JP6493894B2 - Radiation image capturing apparatus, radiation image capturing system, method for controlling radiation image capturing apparatus, and control program for radiation image capturing apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a radiographic image capturing apparatus, a radiographic image capturing system, a control method for the radiographic image capturing apparatus, and a control program for the radiographic image capturing apparatus.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a radiographic imaging apparatus that performs imaging for medical diagnosis is known as a radiographic imaging apparatus that captures a subject. The radiation image capturing apparatus captures a radiation image by detecting radiation that is irradiated with radiation from the radiation irradiating apparatus and transmitted through a subject with a radiation detector.

  In some cases, a plurality of control devices having different image processing functions are used as control devices for controlling the radiographic imaging device. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a medical image broadcasting system that uses a console and a portable device as control devices. Patent Document 2 describes a radiographic imaging system using a console and a portable terminal as control devices.

  Further, by limiting the image processing function depending on the case, even a single control device may be used in the same manner as a control device having a plurality of image processing functions. For example, Patent Document 3 describes a technique in which a console that restricts a display function according to an imaging location where a radiographic imaging device is arranged is used as the radiographic imaging control device.

JP2013-111402A JP 2013-141484 A JP 2012-45179 A

  In the radiographic image capturing apparatus, it may be necessary to select an imaging mode corresponding to each image processing function in correspondence with a plurality of control apparatuses having different image processing functions or a control apparatus having a plurality of image processing functions. is there. Therefore, the user may feel that the usability is bad.

  An object of the present invention is to improve the usability of a radiographic imaging apparatus for a user.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the radiographic image capturing apparatus according to the first aspect is different from any one of a plurality of control apparatuses that have different image processing capabilities for radiographic images and that respectively perform control related to radiographic image capturing. A communication unit that performs selective communication, a memory mode in which image data of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging is stored in a storage unit of the own apparatus, and image data of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging are sequentially transmitted. A selection unit that selects one of a plurality of shooting modes including a normal mode and selects a memory mode when an operation unit that is operated by a user is operated.

  The radiographic image capturing apparatus according to the second aspect is the radiographic image capturing apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the selection unit automatically selects one of a plurality of imaging modes when the operation unit is not operated. .

  The radiographic imaging device according to the third aspect is the radiographic imaging device according to the second aspect, wherein the selection unit is a control device having a lower image processing capability than the other control devices among the plurality of control devices. When the communication unit performs communication, the memory mode is automatically selected.

  The radiographic imaging device according to the fourth aspect is the radiographic imaging device according to the second aspect or the third aspect, in which the selection unit performs image processing as compared with other control devices among the plurality of control devices. The normal mode is automatically selected when a communication between the control device having a high capability and the communication unit is performed.

  Further, the radiographic imaging device of the fifth aspect is the radiographic imaging device of the second aspect, wherein each of the plurality of control devices includes a display unit having a display capability according to the image processing capability, and is selected. The unit automatically selects one of a plurality of shooting modes according to the display capability of the display unit.

  Further, the radiographic imaging device of the sixth aspect is the radiographic imaging device of the fifth aspect, wherein the display capability includes the size of the display area of the display unit, and the selection unit has a size of the display area in advance. When the communication unit and the control device having the display unit smaller than the predetermined size communicate with each other, the memory mode is automatically selected.

  Further, the radiographic imaging device according to the seventh aspect is the radiographic imaging device according to the second aspect, in which the selection unit is one of a plurality of imaging modes according to the communication capability with which the communication unit communicates with the control device. Is automatically selected.

Further, the radiographic imaging device of the eighth aspect is the radiographic imaging device of any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the plurality of imaging modes are a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging. The image processing apparatus further includes a third mode for sequentially transmitting image data and transmitting image data of a preview image generated from each of a plurality of radiographic image data. The selection unit includes an operation unit that is operated by a user. Even when the operation is performed, the third mode is selected when the storage unit has insufficient storage capacity.
The radiographic image capturing apparatus according to the ninth aspect is the radiographic image capturing apparatus according to the eighth aspect, wherein the preview image has a lower quality image and a data amount than each of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging. It is at least one of the few images.

The radiographic image capturing apparatus according to the tenth aspect is the radiographic image capturing apparatus according to any one of the first aspect to the ninth aspect, wherein image data of a plurality of radiographic images is collected according to a predetermined reference. This is image data of a plurality of units of radiographic images, where the unit is radiographic image data obtained by the obtained imaging group.

The radiographic image capturing apparatus according to the eleventh aspect is the radiographic image capturing apparatus according to any one of the first aspect to the tenth aspect, in which the storage unit is configured to Integrated.

The radiographic imaging device of the twelfth aspect is the radiographic imaging device of any one of the first to eleventh aspects, wherein the storage unit is detachable from the own apparatus.

A radiographic image capturing apparatus according to a thirteenth aspect is the radiographic image capturing apparatus according to any one of the first aspect to the twelfth aspect, a control unit for controlling a radiographic image capturing operation, and a control unit The apparatus further includes a work storage unit that is used for controlling the photographing operation.

The radiographic imaging device of the fourteenth aspect is the radiographic imaging device of any one of the first to thirteenth aspects, further comprising an operation unit.

In addition, the radiographic imaging device of the fifteenth aspect is the radiographic imaging device of the fourteenth aspect, wherein the operation unit is an operation button provided on the casing of the own apparatus.

Further, the radiographic imaging device of the sixteenth aspect is the radiographic imaging device of any one of the first to fifteenth aspects, wherein at least one control device of the plurality of control devices includes an operation unit. Is provided.

The radiographic image capturing apparatus according to the seventeenth aspect is the radiographic image capturing apparatus according to any one of the first aspect to the sixteenth aspect, wherein the plurality of control devices are portable information terminal devices each including an operation unit. Including.

The radiographic imaging device of the eighteenth aspect is the radiographic imaging device of any one of the first to seventeenth aspects, wherein the plurality of control devices have a lower image processing capability than the console and the console. Includes portable information terminal devices.

The radiographic image capturing system according to the nineteenth aspect has an image processing capability for the radiographic image capturing apparatus according to any one of the first aspect to the eighteenth aspect and a radiographic image obtained by capturing with the radiographic image capturing apparatus. A plurality of control devices that are different from each other and that respectively perform control related to radiographic imaging.

The radiographic imaging device control method according to the twentieth aspect is selective to any one of a plurality of control devices that have different image processing capabilities for radiographic images and that each perform control related to radiographic imaging. A memory mode in which image data of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging is stored in the storage unit of the own apparatus, and a normal mode in which image data of the plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging are sequentially transmitted. This is for causing the computer to execute processing including selecting one of a plurality of shooting modes and selecting a memory mode when an operation unit that is operated by the user is operated.

In addition, the control program of the radiographic image capturing apparatus according to the twenty-first aspect is selective to any one of a plurality of control apparatuses that have different image processing capabilities for radiographic images and that respectively perform control related to radiographic image capturing. A memory mode in which image data of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging is stored in the storage unit of the own apparatus, and a normal mode in which image data of the plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging are sequentially transmitted. This is for causing the computer to execute processing including selecting one of a plurality of shooting modes and selecting a memory mode when an operation unit that is operated by the user is operated.

  According to the present invention, the effect of improving the usability of the radiation image capturing apparatus can be obtained for the user.

It is a schematic structure figure showing an example of a radiographic imaging system of an embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of schematic structure of the radiographic imaging apparatus of embodiment, a portable information terminal device, and a console. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the imaging process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the concept of the memory mode process in the radiographic imaging apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the memory mode process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the concept of the normal mode process in the radiographic imaging apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the normal mode process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the terminal device process performed by the terminal control part of the portable information terminal device of 1st Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the specific example of the state by which the imaging | photography list was displayed on the display of a portable information terminal device. It is the schematic which shows the specific example of the state by which the information which shows that it shifted to memory mode and the information which can be image | photographed were displayed on the display of the portable information terminal device. It is the schematic which shows the specific example of the state by which the preview image was displayed on the display of a portable information terminal device. It is the schematic which shows the specific example of the state by which the imaging | photography list containing what was image | photographed was displayed on the display of a portable information terminal device. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the console process performed by the control part of the console of 1st Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the specific example of the state by which the radiographic image for interpretation was displayed on the display of the console. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the terminal device process performed by the terminal control part of the portable information terminal device of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the memory mode process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the memory mode process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the concept of the memory mode process in the radiographic imaging apparatus of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the terminal device process performed by the terminal control part of the portable information terminal device of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the imaging process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the power saving mode process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the terminal device process performed by the terminal control part of the portable information terminal device of 4th Embodiment. It is the schematic which shows the specific example of the state as which the display for making a user perform operation which instruct | indicates the completion | finish of positioning on the display of a portable information terminal device was performed. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the high-speed mode process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the console process performed by the control part of the console of 4th Embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the radiographic imaging system provided with the radiographic imaging apparatus and the console. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the imaging process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specific example of the evaluation value of image processing capability. It is explanatory drawing explaining the correspondence with the communication system which can communicate with a control apparatus. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the radiographic imaging system of 6th Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of schematic structure of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 6th Embodiment, a portable information terminal device, and a console. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the imaging process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the moving image mode process performed by the imaging | photography control part of the radiographic imaging apparatus of 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the wearable terminal process performed by the wearable control part of the wearable terminal device of 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the terminal device process performed by the terminal control part of the portable information terminal device of 6th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, parts having the same function are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted as appropriate.

  [First Embodiment]

  First, a schematic configuration of the radiographic image capturing system of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an example of a radiographic image capturing system according to the present embodiment.

  The radiographic image capturing system 10 includes a radiation irradiation device 12, a radiographic image capturing device 14, a portable information terminal device 16, and a console 18.

  The radiation irradiation device 12 includes a radiation source 13. The radiation irradiation device 12 has a function of irradiating the subject W with radiation R (for example, X-ray (X-ray) or the like) from the radiation source 13. A specific example of the radiation irradiating device 12 includes a round-trip car. The method for instructing the radiation irradiation device 12 to execute the irradiation of the radiation R is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, the execution instruction of irradiation is performed from the portable information terminal device 16 or the console 18.

  The radiographic imaging device 14 includes a radiation detector 20 that detects the radiation R irradiated from the radiation irradiation device 12 and transmitted through the subject W. The radiation image capturing apparatus 14 has a function of capturing a radiation image of the subject W using the radiation detector 20. In the present embodiment, an electronic cassette is used as the radiation image capturing apparatus 14.

  The portable information terminal device 16 according to the present embodiment can be driven by a built-in battery, and specifically includes a tablet terminal device, a smartphone that is a so-called PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), and the like. The portable information terminal device 16 has a function of controlling radiographic image capturing by the radiographic image capturing device 14 based on order information input from an external system such as an RIS (Radiology Information System) or the console 18, for example. ing. Therefore, the portable information terminal device 16 receives order information from the external system or the console 18. In the present embodiment, the order information corresponds to an example of an imaging group compiled according to the predetermined criteria of the present invention, and the image data of the radiographic image obtained by imaging for one order information corresponds to one unit. To do.

  The console 18 has a function of controlling the entire radiographic imaging system 10 based on order information input from an external system such as RIS (Radiology Information System), and radiographic imaging by the radiographic imaging device 14. It has a function to control. Therefore, the console 18 receives order information from the external system.

  In the radiographic imaging system 10 of the present embodiment, when radiographic imaging is performed at predetermined imaging locations such as a ward, a hospital room, and an operating room, the radiation irradiation device 12, the radiographic imaging device 14, And the portable information terminal device 16 is arranged at the above-mentioned imaging location, and radiographic images are captured. In this case, the console 18 performs imaging in a state where the console 18 is disposed in a location (for example, a radiology clinic or the like) different from the imaging location where the radiation irradiation device 12, the radiation image capturing device 14, and the portable information terminal device 16 are disposed. Do.

  The portable information terminal device 16 and the console 18 of the present embodiment have different image processing functions. In the radiographic imaging system 10 of the present embodiment, when a user interprets a radiographic image (including medical examination and diagnosis), a console 18 or a radiographic interpretation device (not shown) such as a viewer provided separately is used. . Therefore, the image processing function of the console 18 is for generating a high-quality radiation image that can withstand interpretation by the user, and has high image processing capability. On the other hand, since the display capability of the display 36 is not necessarily high in the portable information terminal device 16, it is not suitable for displaying a radiographic image for interpretation. Therefore, the image processing function of the portable information terminal device 16 has a lower image processing capability than the console 18. The portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment only needs to have an image processing function for displaying a preview image (details will be described later) generated by the radiographic imaging device 14 on the display 36. The preview image is at least one of an image having a lower image quality than a radiographic image for interpretation and an image having a small amount of data.

  Further, the portable information terminal device 16 and the console 18 of the present embodiment have different control functions for controlling imaging by the radiographic image capturing device 14. The portable information terminal device 16 has only a part of the functions for controlling the radiographic image capturing of the console 18. The portable information terminal device 16 and the console 18 are examples of the control device of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the portable information terminal device 16 and the console 18 are collectively referred to as “control device” without being distinguished.

  Next, each function of the radiographic imaging device 14, the portable information terminal device 16, and the console 18 will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a schematic configuration of the radiographic image capturing device 14, the portable information terminal device 16, and the console 18 of the radiographic image capturing system 10.

  The radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment includes a radiation detector 20, an imaging control unit 22, an operation detection unit 23, a memory 24, an operation button 25, an I / O (Input-Output) unit 26, and an I / F ( Interface) section 28 is provided. The radiation detector 20, the imaging control unit 22, the operation detection unit 23, the memory 24, and the I / O unit 26 are connected to each other through a bus 29 such as a system bus or a control bus so that various types of information can be exchanged. Yes.

  The radiographic image capturing device 14 of the present embodiment detects the start of irradiation of the radiation R asynchronously with the radiation irradiating device 12 and performs radiographic image capturing. A method for detecting the start of irradiation of the radiation R by the own apparatus asynchronously with the radiation irradiation apparatus 12 in the radiographic imaging apparatus 14 is not particularly limited. For example, a detection unit that detects the dose of the irradiated radiation R may be provided, and when the dose detected by the detection unit exceeds a predetermined threshold for starting irradiation, it may be detected that irradiation has started. . Note that the radiographic image capturing device 14 is not limited to the present embodiment, and may have a function of capturing a radiographic image corresponding to the radiation R transmitted through the subject W.

  The radiation detector 20 has a function of detecting the radiation R that has passed through the subject W under the control of the imaging control unit 22. The radiation detector 20 of the present embodiment is not particularly limited. For example, the radiation detector 20 may be an indirect conversion radiation detector that converts the radiation R into light and converts the converted light into electric charge. May be a direct-conversion radiation detector that directly converts to a charge.

  The imaging control unit 22 is an example of a selection unit of the present invention, and has a function of controlling the overall operation of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14.

  The imaging control unit 22 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random Access Memory). In the ROM, various processing programs including a photographing processing program described later, which are executed by the CPU, are stored in advance. The RAM has a function of temporarily storing various data.

  The operation button 25 is connected to the operation detection unit 23, and is provided at a position in the housing (not shown) of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 that does not interfere with radiographic image capturing.

  The memory 24 is an example of a storage unit integrated with the own device of the present invention. The memory 24 stores image data of radiographic images obtained by imaging. A specific example of the memory 24 is an SSD (Solid State Drive). The memory 24 only needs to be integrated with the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 when capturing a radiation image. For example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, an SD (Secure Digital) memory card (registration) (Trademark) or the like may be detachable from the radiographic image capturing device 14.

  The I / F unit 28 is connected to the I / O unit 26 and has a function of communicating various information with the portable information terminal device 16 and the console 18 by radio communication using radio waves or light. . The radiographic imaging device 14 of the present embodiment uses short-range wireless communication when communicating with the portable information terminal device 16, and wireless LAN (Local Area Network) communication when communicating with the console 18. Is used. Specifically, the radiographic imaging device 14 uses Bluetooth (registered trademark) when communicating with the portable information terminal device 16, and Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity) when communicating with the console 18. ) (Registered trademark).

  The I / F unit 28 and the imaging control unit 22 are examples of the communication unit of the present invention.

  The portable information terminal device 16 according to the present embodiment includes a terminal control unit 30, a storage unit 32, a reading unit 33, a display driver 34, a display 36, an operation input detection unit 38, an operation unit 40, an I / O unit 42, and an I / F section 44 is provided. The terminal control unit 30, the storage unit 32, the reading unit 33, the display driver 34, the operation input detection unit 38, and the I / O unit 42 can exchange various information with each other via a bus 47 such as a system bus or a control bus. Connected as possible.

  The terminal control unit 30 has a function of controlling the overall operation of the portable information terminal device 16. Further, the terminal control unit 30 has a function of acquiring order information from the console 18 or an external system via the I / F unit 44.

  The terminal control unit 30 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. In the ROM, various processing programs including a terminal device program described later, which are executed by the CPU, are stored in advance. The RAM has a function of temporarily storing various data.

  The reading unit 33 of the present embodiment has a function of reading characters, images, and the like. Specifically, the reading unit 33 has a camera function and functions as a barcode reader.

  The display 36 according to the present embodiment is an example of the display unit of the present invention, and has a function of displaying various information related to imaging and a preview image of a radiographic image obtained by imaging. The display driver 34 has a function of controlling display of various information on the display 36.

  The operation unit 40 is used by a user to input instructions and various information related to radiographic image capturing. The operation unit 40 of the present embodiment includes, for example, a touch panel, a touch pen, a plurality of keys, a mouse, and the like. In the present embodiment, the display 36 and the operation unit 40 are integrated to form a touch panel display. The operation input detection unit 38 has a function of detecting an operation state with respect to the operation unit 40.

  The I / O unit 42 and the I / F unit 44 have a function of communicating various information with the radiographic imaging device 14 and the console 18 by radio communication using radio waves or light. The portable information terminal device 16 according to the present embodiment uses short-range wireless communication when communicating with the radiographic image capturing device 14, and uses wireless LAN communication when communicating with the console 18. Specifically, the portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment uses Bluetooth (registered trademark) when communicating with the radiographic image capturing device 14, and Wi- when communicating with the console 18. Fi (registered trademark) is used.

  The storage unit 32 stores the above-described order information and the like. A specific example of the storage unit 32 is an SSD or the like. In addition, the memory | storage part 32 may be detachable with respect to the portable information terminal device 16, such as a USB memory and an SD memory card.

  The console 18 of this embodiment functions as a server computer. The console 18 includes a control unit 50, a storage unit 52, a display driver 54, a display 56, an operation input detection unit 58, an operation unit 60, a reading unit 61, an I / O unit 62, and an I / F unit 64. The control unit 50, the storage unit 52, the display driver 54, the operation input detection unit 58, the reading unit 61, and the I / O unit 62 can exchange various information with each other via a bus 67 such as a system bus or a control bus. It is connected to the.

  The control unit 50 has a function of controlling the overall operation of the console 18, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). In the ROM, various processing programs executed by the CPU are stored in advance. The RAM has a function of temporarily storing various data. The HDD has a function of storing and holding various data.

  The display 56 according to the present embodiment is an example of the display unit of the present invention, and has a function of displaying various types of information related to imaging, radiographic images for interpretation, and the like. The display driver 54 has a function of controlling display of various information on the display 56. The operation unit 60 is used by the user to input information related to radiographic image capturing. The operation unit 60 of the present embodiment includes, for example, a touch panel, a touch pen, a plurality of keys, a mouse, and the like. When the operation unit 60 is a touch panel, it may be integrated with the display 56. The operation input detection unit 58 has a function of detecting an operation state with respect to the operation unit 60.

  The reading unit 61 of the present embodiment has a function of reading characters and images. Specifically, the reading unit 61 has a camera function and functions as a barcode reader.

  The I / O unit 62 and the I / F unit 64 have a function of communicating various types of information with the radiographic image capturing device 14 and the portable information terminal device 16 by radio communication using radio waves or light. The console 18 of the present embodiment uses wireless LAN communication when communicating with the radiographic image capturing device 14 and the portable information terminal device 16. Specifically, the console 18 of the present embodiment communicates with the radiographic imaging device 14 and the portable information terminal device 16 using Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

  The storage unit 52 stores image data of radiographic images and subject information in association with each other. Specific examples of the storage unit 52 include an HDD and an SSD.

  Next, the operation of the radiographic image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment when capturing a radiographic image will be described.

  First, operation | movement of the radiographic imaging apparatus 14 is demonstrated. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of imaging processing executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present exemplary embodiment. In the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 according to the present embodiment, the imaging control unit 22 executes an imaging process by executing an imaging process program stored in its own ROM.

  This imaging process is executed when the power is turned on by a power switch (not shown) of the radiation image capturing apparatus 14.

  In step S100 of FIG. 3, the imaging control unit 22 places the radiation detector 20 in a standby state. In the present embodiment, the “standby state” refers to a state in which the power switch of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 is turned on and is waiting for an instruction to capture a radiographic image.

  In the next step S102, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether any control device of the portable information terminal device 16 or the console 18 is connected. Here, “connection” means connection by communication, and may not be directly physically connected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, “connected to the radiographic imaging device 14” means that communication with the radiographic imaging device 14 is performed.

  The imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic imaging device 14 determines that the control device is connected when communication is received from the portable information terminal device 16 or the console 18. When the control device is not connected, the standby state is continued. When the control device is connected, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the imaging control unit 22 prohibits connection between the own apparatus and another control apparatus different from the connected control apparatus. The imaging control unit 22 prohibits connection with another control device by prohibiting communication with the other control device. For example, if it is determined in step S102 that the portable information terminal device 16 is connected, connection with the console 18 is prohibited. Similarly, if it is determined in step S102 that the console 18 is connected, connection with the portable information terminal device 16 is prohibited. Thus, by prohibiting connection with other control devices, the radiographic imaging device 14 is connected to only a single control device. Thereby, in the radiographic imaging device 14, it can prevent that inconsistency arises regarding the control which each of a some control apparatus performs.

  In the next step S <b> 106, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether or not the connected control device is the portable information terminal device 16.

  A method for determining whether or not the control device connected by the imaging control unit 22 of the present embodiment is the portable information terminal device 16 is not particularly limited. For example, since the communication method is different between the portable information terminal device 16 and the console 18 as described above, it is determined based on the communication method (Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark)) connected from the control device. Also good. Further, for example, identification information indicating whether the device is the portable information terminal device 16 or the console 18 may be transmitted from the control device to the radiographic image capturing device 14 and the determination may be made based on the identification information.

  In the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment, as a radiographic image capturing mode that can be executed by the apparatus itself, a memory mode that is an image capturing mode in which image data of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by capturing is stored in the memory 24 is used. Have. Since the portable information terminal device 16 has a lower image processing capability than the console 18 and does not display a radiographic image for interpretation, when the connected control device is the portable information terminal device 16, The image photographing device 14 selects the memory mode as the photographing mode.

  In the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present embodiment, as the imaging mode, radiographic image data obtained by imaging is appropriately transmitted to the control device, and a plurality of radiographic image data is transmitted to the radiographic imaging device. 14 has a normal mode that is a shooting mode that is not stored in the memory 24. Since the console 18 has a higher image processing capability than the portable information terminal device 16 and displays a radiographic image for interpretation, when the connected control device is the console 18, the radiographic image capturing device 14 Select the normal mode as the shooting mode.

  In the normal mode, every time one radiographic image is captured, image data of the radiographic image captured may be transmitted to the control device, and the next radiographing may be performed. When imaging is instructed, it is easier for the user to continuously capture a plurality of radiation images instructed by one order information.

  That is, the memory mode in the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment is an image capturing mode that can continuously perform image capturing according to a plurality of pieces of order information. In the case of the memory mode, a series of continuous shooting has been completed (for example, a memory mode process, which will be described in detail later), an instruction to transmit image data from an external device such as a control device, etc. As a condition, the image data stored in the memory 24 is transmitted to an external device such as a control device.

  On the other hand, in the normal mode, the image data stored in the memory 24 is transferred to the control device or the like on the condition that imaging of one radiation image is completed or imaging according to one order information is completed. To the external device.

  In the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present embodiment, when the connected control device is the portable information terminal device 16, the memory mode is selected as the imaging mode. On the other hand, when the connected control device is the console 18, the normal mode is selected as the photographing mode.

  Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S106, the process proceeds to step S108 to perform processing according to the memory mode.

  In step S108, the imaging control unit 22 performs memory mode processing. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the memory mode processing in the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of memory mode processing executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in step S <b> 130 of the memory mode process, the imaging control unit 22 transmits information indicating that the mode has been switched to the memory mode and information indicating the number of images that can be captured to the portable information terminal device 16. As will be described later, the information transmitted here is displayed on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16 (see FIG. 8, step S204). In addition, when the radiographic imaging device 14 has a display unit, these pieces of information may be displayed on the display unit of the radiographic imaging device 14.

  The shooting control unit 22 determines the number of images that can be shot from the free space in the memory 24. Although the determination method is not particularly limited, for example, the determination may be made based on the size (data amount) of the image data of the radiographic image having an average size and an average resolution. Further, for example, when order information is obtained, a correspondence relationship between the order information and the size of the image data of the radiographic image captured in accordance with the order information is stored in advance, and the obtained order information is stored in the obtained order information. The number of shootable images may be determined based on the size of the corresponding image data.

  The information transmitted to the portable information terminal device 16 is not limited to these. For example, instead of the information indicating the number of shootable images, or together with the information indicating the number of shootable images, information indicating the free capacity of the memory 24 may be transmitted to the portable information terminal device 16.

  In the next step S132, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether or not to start radiographic image capturing. Here, since the portable information terminal device 16 is connected as a control device, the portable information terminal device 16 instructs the radiographic image capturing. Specifically, when receiving collation end information (see FIG. 8, step S214), which will be described later, is received from the portable information terminal device 16, the imaging control unit 22 determines to start radiographic imaging.

  If the collation end information is not received, the standby state is continued as it is. If the collation end information is received, the process proceeds to step S134.

  In step S134, the imaging control unit 22 performs control to shift the radiation detector 20 to a ready state in which radiation R can be detected immediately. The “ready state” in the present embodiment refers to a state in which the radiation detector 20 can immediately capture an image, and refers to a state in which the radiation R irradiation start is awaited. As described above, in the ready state, for example, the radiation detector 20 performs an operation for detecting the start of irradiation of the radiation R, and thus the power consumption is larger than that in the standby state.

  In the present embodiment, when the portable information terminal device 16 is connected to the radiation image capturing device 14 as a control device, the portable information terminal device 16 instructs the radiation irradiation device 12 to capture a radiation image. Therefore, when receiving the radiographic image capturing instruction information transmitted from the portable information terminal device 16, the radiation irradiation device 12 performs radiation R irradiation.

  By the control by the portable information terminal device 16 and the imaging control unit 22 described above, the radiation detector 20 detects the radiation R irradiated from the radiation irradiation device 12 and transmitted through the subject W, so that a radiation image corresponding to the subject W is obtained. Shoot.

  When a radiation image is captured by the radiation detector 20, the imaging control unit 22 acquires image data obtained by capturing the radiation image from the radiation detector 20 in the next step S136. In the next step S138, the imaging control unit 22 stores the acquired image data in the memory 24.

  In the next step S140, the imaging control unit 22 generates a preview image based on the image data (raw data) stored in the memory 24. The preview image is an image for the user to determine whether or not the radiographic image regarding the subject W has been appropriately captured and whether or not at least re-imaging is necessary. The imaging control unit 22 of the present embodiment performs image processing for generating a preview image on the radiographic image raw data, and generates a preview image. Here, the imaging control unit 22 of the present embodiment generates an image for generating a preview image of a plurality of image processes performed when generating a radiographic image for interpretation, which does not require a relatively long time. It is used as a process. As a specific example, the imaging control unit 22 performs offset correction and gain correction on the raw data of the radiation image, but does not correct the defective pixel. The image processing function for correcting defective pixels corresponds to an example of a predetermined image processing function for generating a radiographic image for interpretation of the present invention.

  Moreover, in the radiographic imaging device 14 of this Embodiment, the image process which thins out the raw data of a radiographic image is also performed as an image process for producing | generating a preview image. Thereby, the image data of the preview image has a smaller data amount than the raw data. The degree of thinning may be determined in advance according to the resolution of the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16, the transmission speed of the image data, the image quality of the preview image desired by the user, and the like. You may instruct | indicate from the portable information terminal device 16. FIG.

  Therefore, the preview image displayed on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment has a lower image quality than the radiographic image for interpretation displayed on the display 56 of the console 18.

  In the next step S <b> 142, the imaging control unit 22 transmits the image data of the generated preview image to the portable information terminal device 16. In the portable information terminal device 16, a preview image is displayed on the display 36 based on the received image data (see FIG. 8, step S218). The user confirms by referring to the preview image displayed on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16 and instructs the radiographic image photographing device 14 by using the operation unit 40 of the portable information terminal device 16 whether or not re-imaging is necessary. . Specifically, the portable information terminal device 16 transmits re-imaging instruction information to the radiographic imaging device 14 when the user inputs that re-imaging is necessary (FIG. 8, step S222). refer. If the operation unit 40 inputs that re-imaging is unnecessary by the user, the imaging completion instruction information is transmitted to the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 (see step S224 in FIG. 8).

  Therefore, in the next step S144, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether or not to perform re-imaging by determining whether or not re-imaging instruction information has been received from the portable information terminal device 16. If the determination is affirmative, the process returns to step S134, and the radiographing of the subject W is repeated again. When re-imaging is performed, information indicating that re-imaging has been performed is stored in the memory 24 in association with the image data of the radiographic image instructed to re-image as a result of the user confirming the preview image. Is preferred.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S144, the imaging control unit 22 considers that the imaging completion instruction information has been received from the portable information terminal device 16, and proceeds to step S146.

  Note that when a plurality of radiographic images are instructed in one order information, such as when a plurality of radiographic images are captured for the same subject W, the processes of steps S134 to S144 are repeated.

  When the radiographic image capturing is completed, the portable information terminal device 16 transmits at least one of the subject information and the order information to the radiographic image capturing device 14 (see step S226 in FIG. 8).

  Therefore, in step S146, the imaging control unit 22 receives at least one of the subject information and the order information from the portable information terminal device 16. In the next step S148, the imaging control unit 22 stores at least one of the received subject information and order information in the memory 24 in association with the image data of the radiographic image stored by the process of step S138.

  In the next step S150, the shooting control unit 22 determines whether or not all shooting has been completed. If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S152, and the imaging control unit 22 performs control to place the radiation detector 20 in a standby state. Here, “all shooting” refers to all shooting included in the shooting list in the portable information terminal device 16, as will be described in detail later.

  When all photographing is finished, the portable information terminal device 16 transmits end instruction information (see step S232 in FIG. 8). Therefore, the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic imaging device 14 determines that all imaging has not been completed when the end instruction information has not been received in step S150. On the other hand, when the end instruction information is received, it is determined that all photographing has been completed.

  If the shooting control unit 22 determines in step S150 that all shooting has been completed, the memory mode process ends.

  By the above memory mode process, as shown in FIG. 4 as an example, the radiographic image capturing device 14 transmits image data of a preview image generated from the radiographic image obtained by the imaging to the portable information terminal device 16. . Further, at least one of subject information and order information is transmitted from the portable information terminal device 16 to the radiographic image capturing device 14. In the radiographic imaging device 14, at least one of the received subject information and order information is stored in the memory 24 in association with the image data of the radiographic image.

  When the memory mode process ends in this way, the process proceeds to step S112 of the shooting process (see FIG. 3). When the memory mode process ends, the portable information terminal device 16 releases the connection (communication) between the radiographic image capturing device 14 and the portable information terminal device 16 (see FIG. 8, step S234).

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S106 of the photographing process, it is assumed that the console 18 is connected, and the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S110, the imaging control unit 22 performs normal mode processing. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of the normal mode processing in the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of normal mode processing executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in step S170 of the normal mode process, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether or not to start imaging of a radiographic image. Here, since the console 18 is connected as a control device, the console 18 instructs to take a radiographic image. Specifically, when receiving collation end information (see FIG. 13, step S308), which will be described later, from the console 18, the imaging control unit 22 determines to start imaging a radiographic image.

  If the collation end information is not received, the standby state is continued as it is. If the collation end information is received, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In steps S172 to S176, processing similar to that in steps S134 to S138 of the memory mode processing (see FIG. 5) is performed, a radiation image corresponding to the subject W is captured, and image data of the radiation image is stored in the memory 24.

  In the next step S178, the imaging control unit 22 transmits the image data of the radiation image to the console 18. The image data of the radiographic image transmitted here may be raw data or image data after predetermined image processing. In the present embodiment, as a specific example, the imaging control unit 22 transmits image data of a radiographic image for interpretation obtained by performing offset correction, gain correction, and defect correction to raw data to the console 18.

  On the console 18, the radiographic image for interpretation is displayed on the display 56 based on the received image data of the radiographic image for interpretation (see step S312 in FIG. 13). The user confirms by referring to the radiographic image displayed on the display 56 of the console 18, and instructs the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 by using the operation unit 60 of the console 18 whether re-imaging is necessary. Specifically, the console 18 transmits re-imaging instruction information to the radiographic imaging device 14 when the user inputs that re-imaging is necessary by the user (see step S318 in FIG. 13). . In addition, when the operation unit 60 inputs that re-imaging is unnecessary by the user, the console 18 transmits the imaging completion instruction information to the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 (see step S320 in FIG. 13).

  Accordingly, in the next step S180, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether or not to perform re-imaging by determining whether or not re-imaging instruction information has been received from the console 18. If the determination is affirmative, the process returns to step S172, and the radiographing of the subject W is repeated again. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S180, the imaging control unit 22 considers that the imaging completion instruction information has been received from the console 18, and proceeds to step S182.

  Note that in the radiographic image capturing device 14 of the present embodiment, when a plurality of radiographic images are instructed in one order information, for example, a plurality of radiographic images are captured for the same subject W, a step is performed. The processes of S172 to S180 are repeated.

  When the radiographic image capturing is completed, the imaging control unit 22 deletes the image data (raw data) of the radiographic image stored in the memory 24 in step S182.

  In the next step S184, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether or not all imaging has been completed. If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process proceeds to step S186, and the imaging control unit 22 performs control to place the radiation detector 20 in a standby state.

  When all the shootings are completed, the console 18 transmits end instruction information (see step S328 in FIG. 13). Therefore, the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic imaging device 14 determines that all imaging has not been completed when the end instruction information has not been received in step S184. On the other hand, when the end instruction information is received, it is determined that all photographing has been completed.

  In step S184, if the imaging control unit 22 determines that all imaging has been completed, the normal mode processing ends.

  By the above normal mode processing, as shown in FIG. 6 as an example, the radiographic image capturing device 14 transmits image data of a radiographic image for interpretation generated from the radiographic image obtained by imaging to the console 18. . Further, the console 18 stores the radiographic image for interpretation in association with at least one of the subject information and the order information in the storage unit 52.

  When the normal mode process ends in this way, the process proceeds to step S112 of the shooting process (see FIG. 3). When the normal mode process ends, the connection (communication) between the radiographic imaging device 14 and the console 18 is released by the console 18 (see step S330 in FIG. 13).

  In step S112, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether or not the power switch of the radiographic imaging device 14 is turned off. If the power switch is not turned off, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S <b> 114, the imaging control unit 22 performs control to place the own apparatus in the sleep state. Note that the “sleep state” in the present embodiment is a state in which only the CPU of the imaging control unit 22 is operating, and means a state in which power consumption is lower than in the standby state.

  In the next step S116, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether or not the control device is connected, as in step S102. If not connected, the sleep state is continued. On the other hand, if connected, the process proceeds to step S118. In step S118, the imaging control unit 22 performs control to return the own apparatus from the sleep state to the standby state, and then returns to step S104 to repeat the main imaging process.

  On the other hand, if the power switch is turned off in step S112, the shooting control unit 22 ends the shooting process.

  As described above, in the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment, the imaging control unit 22 selectively selects either the portable information terminal device 16 or the console 18 that is the control device via the I / F unit 28. Communicate. By selectively performing communication, the radiographic image capturing device 14 is connected to the control device. The imaging control unit 22 selects the memory mode as the imaging mode when the radiographic image is captured and the connected control device is the portable information terminal device 16. Further, when capturing a radiographic image, the imaging control unit 22 selects the normal mode as the imaging mode if the connected control device is the console 18.

  In the memory mode, the imaging control unit 22 generates a preview image, transmits the image data to the portable information terminal device 16, and stores the image data of the radiographic image obtained by imaging for a plurality of order information in the memory 24. . In the normal mode, the imaging control unit 22 generates a radiographic image for interpretation and transmits the image data to the console 18. The radiographic image data obtained by imaging for a plurality of order information is stored in the memory 24. Do not remember.

  Thereby, in the radiographic imaging device 14 of this Embodiment, the imaging mode suitable for the connected control apparatus can be selected.

  Next, the operation of the portable information terminal device 16 when radiographic images are taken under the control of the portable information terminal device 16 will be described.

  FIG. 8 shows a flowchart representing an example of the flow of terminal device processing executed by the terminal control unit 30 of the portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment. In the portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment, the terminal control unit 30 executes the terminal device processing program by executing the terminal device processing program stored in its own ROM.

  This terminal device processing is executed when the portable information terminal device 16 is in a position where it can communicate with the radiation image capturing device 14 and an instruction to perform this terminal device processing is given by the user via the operation unit 40. Is done.

  In step S <b> 200 of FIG. 8, the terminal control unit 30 displays the shooting list on the display 36. In the portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment, the shooting list is acquired in advance from an external system such as the console 18 or the RIS and stored in the storage unit 32 or the like. However, the photographing list may be acquired from the console 18 or an external system immediately before executing the processing of step S200 in the terminal device processing.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of a state in which the shooting list is displayed on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16. In the specific example shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of shootings corresponding to each of a plurality of order information are displayed as a shooting list, and a check box 70, subject information, and order information are displayed, respectively. The check box 70 indicates whether or not the image has been shot. If the check box 70 is checked, it indicates that the image has been shot.

  By displaying the shooting list on the display 36, the user can confirm the shooting to be performed.

  In the next step S202, the terminal control unit 30 connects the own apparatus and the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14. Specifically, the terminal control unit 30 communicates with the radiographic image capturing device 14 to connect the own device and the radiographic image capturing device 14. Thus, the radiographic imaging device 14 can be controlled by the portable information terminal device 16 by connecting the radiographic imaging device 14 and the portable information terminal device 16.

  In addition, as described above, in the radiographic imaging device 14, the portable information terminal device 16 is connected to perform memory mode processing (see FIG. 5). Then, during the execution of the memory mode process, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 transmits information indicating that the mode has shifted to the memory mode as described above and information indicating the number of images that can be captured to the portable information terminal device 16 (FIG. 5). (See step S130).

  Therefore, in the next step S204, the terminal control unit 30 receives the information indicating that the mode has been changed to the memory mode and the information indicating the number of shootable images and displays the information on the display 36. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of a state in which information indicating that the mode has shifted to the memory mode and information indicating the number of shootable images are displayed on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16. Although FIG. 10 shows a state in which information indicating that the mode has been shifted to the memory mode and information indicating the number of images that can be captured are displayed together with the imaging list, the display method is not limited to this. For example, it may be switched from the state where the shooting list is displayed on the display 36 (see FIG. 9), and only the information indicating the shift to the memory mode and the information indicating the number of shootable images may be displayed.

  The user confirms these pieces of information displayed on the display 36. The user can replace the radiographic image capturing device 14 with another one or detach the memory 24 of the radiographic image capturing device 14 when the number of images that can be captured is insufficient when performing image capturing according to the image capturing list. In such a case, the radiographic image can be continuously taken by replacing the memory 24 with another one.

  The radiographic image capturing device 14 may select or switch the capturing mode according to the number of images that can be captured. For example, when order information is obtained, the number of images that can be captured is less than the number of images for one order information, or less than the number of images captured for all radiographic images included in the imaging list. The memory mode may be switched to the normal mode.

  Incidentally, in general, when radiographic images are captured, a request for additional imaging (hereinafter referred to as “additional imaging”) may occur in addition to the order information included in the imaging list. In this case, if the portable information terminal device 16 is not connected to the console 18 or an external system, a radiographic image is first taken without order information corresponding to the additional imaging being issued. When connected to an external system, the order information and the image data of the radiation image are associated with each other.

  When there is such additional shooting, the user inputs subject information and shooting conditions using the operation unit 40.

  Accordingly, in the next step S206, the terminal control unit 30 determines whether or not additional shooting is performed by detecting whether or not subject information and shooting conditions are input by the operation unit 40 using the operation input detection unit 38. . Here, when there is additional shooting, the process proceeds from step S206 to step S212, and the terminal control unit 30 receives the subject information and shooting conditions input by the user using the operation unit 40, and then proceeds to step S214. To do.

  On the other hand, if there is no additional shooting, the process proceeds from step S206 to step S208.

  In step S <b> 208, the terminal control unit 30 collates the subject W. Here, for example, the terminal control unit 30 reads, as subject information, a subject name, a barcode, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) described on a name tag or a chart of the subject W, and the like by the reading unit 33. The subject W is collated by collating the read data with the information of the shooting list. Further, for example, when the photograph list information includes a photographic image including the face of the subject W, the terminal control unit 30 takes a photograph of the face of the subject W by the reading unit 33 and uses the photographed face image. The subject W may be verified by performing face authentication or the like. As described above, the method for collating the subject W is not particularly limited, and any method can be used as long as the subject W to be photographed and the information on the photographing list can be collated, and fingerprint authentication or the like may be used.

  In the next step S210, the terminal control unit 30 determines whether or not the subject W matches the subject W included in the shooting list information as a result of the collation by the processing in step S208. As described above, in the portable information terminal device 16 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the radiographic image of the subject W that is not scheduled to be captured by collating the subject W.

  If the subject W and the information on the shooting list do not match, the process proceeds to step S211 and the terminal control unit 30 displays information indicating that they do not match on the display 36. In response to information indicating that the subject W displayed on the display 36 does not match the information on the shooting list, the user confirms that the subject W is not on the shooting list. Then, the user changes to the subject W scheduled to capture a radiographic image in the imaging list, and causes the portable information terminal device 16 to collate the changed subject W. Therefore, if they do not match, the process returns to step S208, and the terminal control unit 30 checks the subject W again.

  On the other hand, if the subject W matches the information in the shooting list, the process proceeds to step S214. In step S <b> 214, the terminal control unit 30 transmits the verification end information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. In the present embodiment, the collation end information indicates that the collation of the subject W has been completed, and includes information for instructing the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 to capture a radiographic image. Therefore, as described above, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 determines that radiographic image capturing is started when the collation end information is received from the portable information terminal device 16 (see step S132 in FIG. 5).

  In step S214, the terminal control unit 30 transmits radiographic image capturing instruction information to the radiation irradiation apparatus 12 based on the order information. The timing for transmitting the radiographic image capturing instruction information to the radiation irradiating apparatus 12 is not limited to the present embodiment, and after transmitting the verification end information, the user is instructed to start the radiation R irradiation via the operation unit 40. In this case, the imaging instruction information may be transmitted to the radiation irradiation device 12.

  In the radiographic image capturing device 14, as described above, a radiographic image is captured by the processing in steps S134 to S142 of the memory mode processing illustrated in FIG. 5, and a preview image generated based on the radiographic image obtained by the radiographing is performed. Is transmitted to the portable information terminal device 16.

  Therefore, in the next step S216, the terminal control unit 30 determines whether image data of a preview image has been received. It waits until it receives, and if it receives, it will transfer to step S218.

  In step S218, the terminal control unit 30 displays a preview image on the display 36 using the received image data. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating a specific example of a state in which the preview image 72 is displayed on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16.

  The user confirms the preview image 72 and determines whether or not to re-shoot. When the displayed preview image 72 does not include the target region or the image is blurred or blurred, and the radiographic image obtained by imaging is not appropriate, the user performs re-imaging. Instruct. Further, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment captures a radiographic image by detecting the start of irradiation of the radiation R by the own apparatus asynchronously with the radiation irradiating apparatus 12. For this reason, there is a case where a radiation image is captured by erroneously detecting the start of radiation R due to noise such as an impact on the radiation image capturing device 14, and a preview image is transmitted to the portable information terminal device 16. Even in such a case, the user instructs re-shooting.

  Specifically, in the portable information terminal device 16 according to the present embodiment, when the user instructs re-shooting, the user operates the check button 74 displayed on the display 36 and then operates the end button 75. .

  On the other hand, when the photographing is completed without performing the re-photographing, the user operates the end button 75 after performing an operation of checking the check box 73 displayed on the display 36.

  The terminal control unit 30 detects these operations by the operation input detection unit 38. When the terminal control unit 30 detects that an instruction operation for performing re-imaging is performed by the user, the terminal control unit 30 proceeds to step S222, and the terminal control unit 30 transmits the re-imaging instruction information to the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14. After the transmission, the process returns to step S216.

  On the other hand, if the terminal control unit 30 detects that the instruction operation for completing the imaging is performed by the user, the terminal control unit 30 proceeds to step S224, and in step S224, the terminal control unit 30 displays the radiography image capturing information. After transmitting to the device 14, the process proceeds to step S226.

  In step S226, the terminal control unit 30 transmits at least one of the subject information and the order information to the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14. Specifically, when there is order information of the subject W that has taken the image, the order information is transmitted. When there is no order information of the subject W that has been imaged, such as in the case of additional shooting, the subject information is transmitted. . As described above, at least one of the subject information and the order information transmitted to the radiographic image capturing device 14 is stored in the memory 24 of the radiographic image capturing device 14 in association with the image data of the radiographic image (FIG. 5, step). (See S148).

  In the next step S228, the terminal control unit 30 displays the shooting list on the display 36 again. Here, the terminal control unit 30 displays a state in which the check box 70 corresponding to the order information for which shooting has been completed is checked. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a state in which a shooting list including order information that has already been shot is displayed on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16. In the specific example shown in FIG. 12, a check box 70 corresponding to “Subject information: Fuji A child, Order information: Chest,...” Displayed at the top is checked. This indicates that the corresponding shooting has been completed. The user can confirm whether or not there is order information for which radiographic image capturing has not ended yet, depending on whether or not the check box 70 is checked.

  Note that radiographic images are not always captured in the order in which they are listed in the imaging list. Photographing is performed in order from the one in which the collation is completed by the processing in steps S208 to S210.

  In the next step S230, the terminal control unit 30 determines whether or not all shootings included in the shooting list have been completed. If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process returns to step S206 to repeat the terminal apparatus process. On the other hand, if it is determined that all shooting has been completed, the process proceeds to step S232.

  In step S232, the terminal control unit 30 transmits end instruction information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. In the next step S234, the terminal control unit 30 terminates the terminal device processing after releasing the connection with the radiation image capturing device 14. Specifically, the terminal control unit 30 disconnects (ends) communication with the radiographic image capturing device 14 to release the connection with the radiographic image capturing device 14.

  As described above, in the portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment, when the radiographic image capturing device 14 is controlled in radiographic image capturing, the terminal control unit 30 receives the image data of the preview image from the radiographic image capturing device 14. And displayed on the display 36.

  The portable information terminal device 16 may communicate with another control device such as the console 18 or an external system while taking a radiographic image, but does not accept an instruction regarding the control of imaging from these devices. . Thus, by communicating with the portable information terminal device 16 with another control device or an external system, it is possible to grasp the progress of photographing from the other control device or the external system.

  Next, the operation of the console 18 when a radiographic image is taken under the control of the console 18 will be described.

  FIG. 13 shows a flowchart representing an example of the flow of console processing executed by the control unit 50 of the console 18 of the present embodiment. In the console 18 of the present embodiment, the control unit 50 executes console processing by executing a console processing program stored in its own ROM.

  This console process is executed when power is turned on by a power switch (not shown) of the console 18 or when an instruction to take a radiographic image is given by the operation unit 60.

  Note that in the console 18, when additional shooting that is not included in the shooting list occurs, the order information can be acquired from an external system such as RIS, unlike the above-described portable information terminal device 16, and is sequentially shot in the shooting list ( Order information) is added.

  In step S300 of FIG. 13, the control unit 50 displays the shooting list on the display 56. In the console 18 of the present embodiment, the shooting list is acquired in advance from an external system such as RIS and stored in the storage unit 52 or the like. However, the timing of acquiring the shooting list is not limited to this, In the console process, the shooting list may be acquired from an external system immediately before executing the process of step S300. The display of the shooting list is the same as that in step S200 of the terminal device process in the portable information terminal device 16 described above.

  In next step S <b> 302, the control unit 50 connects the own apparatus and the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14. Specifically, the control unit 50 communicates with the radiographic image capturing device 14 to connect the own device and the radiographic image capturing device 14. Thus, by connecting the radiographic imaging device 14 and the console 18, the radiographic imaging device 14 can be controlled by the console 18.

  Further, as described above, the radiographic imaging device 14 is connected to the console 18 so that the memory mode is not selected as the imaging mode, and the normal mode is performed, and thus the normal mode processing (see FIG. 7) is performed.

  In the next step S304, the control unit 50 collates the subject W. The method of collating the subject W on the console 18 may be the same as that in step S208 of the terminal device processing in the portable information terminal device 16 described above using the reading unit 61, for example.

  In the next step S306, the control unit 50 determines whether or not the subject W matches the subject W included in the information on the shooting list as a result of the collation by the processing in step S304. If the subject W and the information on the shooting list do not match, the process proceeds to step S305, and the control unit 50 displays information indicating that they do not match on the display 56. Then, returning to step S304, the control unit 50 collates the changed subject W.

  On the other hand, if the subject W matches the information in the shooting list, the process proceeds to step S308. In step S <b> 308, the control unit 50 transmits collation end information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. As described above, when receiving the collation end information from the console 18, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 determines to start capturing radiographic images (see step S170 in FIG. 7).

  In step S308, the control unit 50 instructs the radiation irradiation apparatus 12 to take a radiographic image based on the order information.

  As described above, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 captures a radiographic image by the processing in steps S172 to S178 of the normal mode processing, and transmits image data of the radiographic image obtained by the radiographing to the console 18.

  Therefore, in step S310, the control unit 50 determines whether image data of a radiographic image has been received. It waits until it receives, and if it receives, it will transfer to step S312.

  In step S312, the control unit 50 displays the radiation image on the display 56 using the received image data of the radiation image. In the next step S314, the control unit 50 causes the storage unit 52 to store the received image data of the radiation image.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the radiographic imaging device 14 transmits image data of a radiographic image for interpretation to the console 18. Therefore, the control unit 50 causes the display 56 to display a radiographic image for interpretation as a radiographic image. FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a state in which a radiographic image 80 for interpretation is displayed on the display 56 of the console 18.

  In addition, the radiographic image which the control part 50 displays on the display 56 is not restricted to this Embodiment. For example, image processing may be performed on the image data of the radiographic image received from the radiographic imaging device 14, and the radiographic image after the image processing may be displayed on the display 56. As such a radiation image, for example, a preview image may be displayed on the display 56.

  The user confirms the radiographic image 80 for interpretation and determines whether or not re-imaging is performed. In the console 18 of the present embodiment, when the user instructs re-shooting, the check box 82 displayed on the display 56 is checked, and then the end button 83 is operated.

  On the other hand, when the photographing is completed without performing the re-photographing, the user operates the end button 83 after checking the check box 81 displayed on the display 56.

  In the next step S316, the control unit 50 detects these operations by the operation input detection unit 58 of the console 18. If the control unit 50 detects that the user has performed an instruction operation for performing re-shooting, the control unit 50 proceeds to step S318. In step S318, the control unit 50 transmits the re-imaging instruction information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14, and then returns to step S310.

  On the other hand, when re-photographing is not performed, the process proceeds to step S320. In step S320, the control unit 50 transmits the imaging completion instruction information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14, and then proceeds to step S322.

  In step S322, the control unit 50 stores the order information in the storage unit 52 in association with the image data of the radiation image. As described above, since the console 18 can acquire the order information before the radiographic image is taken, the order information is stored in association with the image data of the radiographic image here. Unlike the console 18 of the present embodiment, as with the portable information terminal device 16 described above, when additional shooting occurs where order information cannot be acquired (order information not issued), the same as with the portable information terminal device 16. In addition, the subject information input by the user may be acquired, and the acquired subject information may be stored in the storage unit 52 in association with the image data of the radiation image.

  In the next step S324, the control unit 50 displays the shooting list on the display 56 again. The display of the shooting list is the same as that in step S228 of the terminal device processing in the portable information terminal device 16 described above, and a check box corresponding to the order information for which shooting has been completed is displayed in a checked state.

  In next step S326, the control unit 50 determines whether or not all the shootings included in the shooting list have been completed. If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process returns to step S302 to repeat the console process. On the other hand, if it is determined that all shooting has been completed, the process proceeds to step S328.

  In step S328, the control unit 50 transmits end instruction information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. In the next step S330, the control unit 50 terminates the console process after releasing the connection with the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. Specifically, the control unit 50 disconnects (ends) the communication with the radiographic image capturing device 14 to release the connection with the radiographic image capturing device 14.

  As described above, in the console 18 of the present embodiment, when the radiographic imaging device 14 is controlled in radiographic imaging, the control unit 50 receives image data of the radiographic image for interpretation from the radiographic imaging device 14. Display on the display 56. Further, the console 18 associates the received image data of the radiographic image for interpretation with the order information, and stores it in the storage unit 52.

[Second Embodiment]

  In the first embodiment, when the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 operates in the memory mode (when the memory mode process is performed), after capturing the radiographic image, at least one of subject information and order information is obtained from the portable information terminal device 16. It was received and stored in the memory 24 in association with the image data of the radiation image. In contrast, in the present embodiment, at least one of the subject information and the order information is received from the portable information terminal device 16 before the radiographic image is captured, and is associated with the image data of the radiographic image and stored in the memory 24 after the radiographing. The case where it memorize | stores is demonstrated.

  Since the configuration (see FIGS. 1 and 2) of the radiation image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the radiographic imaging system 10 of this Embodiment, the terminal device process performed by the portable information terminal device 16 differs from 1st Embodiment.

  FIG. 15 shows a flowchart representing an example of the flow of terminal device processing executed by terminal control unit 30 of portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment. Steps that perform the same processing as the terminal device processing shown in FIG. 8 in FIG. 15 are assigned the same step numbers as in FIG.

  The terminal device processing executed by the portable information terminal device 16 in the present embodiment has the same overall flow as the terminal device processing (see FIG. 8) in the first embodiment. However, in the terminal device processing of the present embodiment, the processing of step S213 corresponding to step S226 (see FIG. 8) in the terminal device processing of the first embodiment is executed between step S210 and step S214. .

  That is, if the terminal control unit 30 determines in step S210 that the subject W and the information on the shooting list match, the process proceeds to step S213. In step S213, the terminal control unit 30 transmits at least one of the subject information and the order information to the radiographic imaging device 14 as in step S226 in the terminal device processing according to the first embodiment, and then proceeds to step S214. .

  As described above, in the portable information terminal device 16 according to the present embodiment, at least one of the subject information and the order information is transmitted to the radiographic image capturing device 14 before the collation end information is transmitted and radiographic image capturing is started. To do.

  Therefore, in the radiographic imaging system 10 of this embodiment, the memory mode process executed by the radiographic imaging device 14 is different from that of the first embodiment. Note that the overall flow and normal mode processing (see FIG. 7) in the imaging processing (see FIG. 3) executed by the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the memory mode process executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment. Note that steps performing the same processing as the memory mode processing shown in FIG. 5 in FIG. 16 are denoted by the same step numbers as in FIG.

  The memory mode process executed by the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 in the present embodiment has the same overall flow as the memory mode process (see FIG. 5) in the first embodiment. However, in the memory mode process of this embodiment, the process of step S131 corresponding to step S146 (see FIG. 5) in the memory mode process of the first embodiment is executed between step S130 and step S132. .

  That is, in step S130, the imaging control unit 22 transmits information indicating that the mode has been switched to the memory mode and information indicating the number of images that can be captured to the portable information terminal device 16, and then the process proceeds to step S131. In step S131, the imaging control unit 22 receives at least one of subject information and order information from the portable information terminal device 16 in the same manner as in step S146 in the memory mode process of the first embodiment, and then proceeds to step S132. .

  As described above, in the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment, at least one of the subject information and the order information is received from the portable information terminal device 16 before capturing the radiographic image in the memory mode process. Then, as described above, in step S148, the imaging control unit 22 causes the memory 24 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 to store at least one of subject information and order information in association with the image data of the radiographic image.

  The console process (see FIG. 13) executed by the console 18 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

[Third Embodiment]

  In the first and second embodiments, when operating in the memory mode, the radiographic imaging device 14 stores the radiographic image data in association with at least one of the subject information and the order information in the memory 24. . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the portable information terminal device 16 associates image data of a radiographic image with at least one of subject information and order information.

  Since the configuration (see FIGS. 1 and 2) of the radiation image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the memory mode process executed by the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 is different from that of the first embodiment. Note that the overall flow and normal mode processing (see FIG. 7) in the imaging processing (see FIG. 3) executed by the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the memory mode process executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present exemplary embodiment. Steps that perform the same processing as the memory mode processing shown in FIG. 5 in FIG. 17 are assigned the same step numbers as in FIG. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the concept of memory mode processing in the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment.

  The memory mode process executed by the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 in the present embodiment has the same overall flow as the memory mode process (see FIG. 5) in the first embodiment. However, in the memory mode process of the present embodiment, the imaging control unit 22 executes step S143 instead of step S142 of the memory mode process (see FIG. 5) in the first embodiment.

  In the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment, an image ID (Identification) for identifying each individual is assigned to the image data of the radiographic image obtained by imaging stored in the memory 24.

  Therefore, in step S143 of the memory mode processing according to the present embodiment, the imaging control unit 22 transmits the image data of the preview image and the image ID assigned to the radiation image corresponding to the preview image to the portable information terminal device 16. .

  Further, the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present exemplary embodiment does not perform a process of associating radiographic image data with at least one of subject information and order information. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 17, in the memory mode process of the present embodiment, the imaging control unit 22 does not execute the processes of steps S146 and S148 of the memory mode process (see FIG. 5) of the first embodiment. .

  As described above, in the radiographic image capturing device 14 according to the present exemplary embodiment, the image data of the preview image and the radiographic image corresponding to the preview image are given by the above memory mode processing as shown in FIG. 18 as an example. Is transmitted to the portable information terminal device 16.

  On the other hand, in the radiographic imaging system 10 of this Embodiment, the terminal device process performed by the portable information terminal device 16 differs from 1st Embodiment.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of terminal device processing executed by the terminal control unit 30 of the portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment. In addition, the same step number as FIG. 8 is attached | subjected to the step which performs the process similar to the terminal device process shown in FIG. 8 of FIG. 19, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The terminal device processing executed by the portable information terminal device 16 in the present embodiment has the same overall flow as the terminal device processing (see FIG. 8) in the first embodiment. However, in the terminal device processing of the present embodiment, the terminal control unit 30 executes step S217 instead of step S216 of the terminal device processing (see FIG. 8) in the first embodiment. Further, the terminal control unit 30 executes step S227 instead of step S226 of the terminal device processing (see FIG. 8) in the first embodiment.

  As described above, the image data of the preview image and the image ID assigned to the radiographic image corresponding to the preview image are transmitted from the radiographic imaging device 14. Therefore, in step S217, the terminal control unit 30 determines whether the image data of the preview image and the image ID assigned to the radiation image corresponding to the preview image are received. It waits until it receives, and if it receives, it will transfer to step S218.

  In step S227, the terminal control unit 30 associates at least one of the subject information and the order information with the image ID received in the case of an affirmative determination in step S217, and stores it in the storage unit 32.

  As described above, in the portable information terminal device 16 according to the present embodiment, at least one of the subject information and the order information of the photographed subject W and the memory 24 of the radiographic imaging device 14 are stored by the process of step S227. The image ID assigned to the radiographic image of the subject W is stored in the storage unit 32 in association with it.

  As a result, the radiographic image data stored in the memory 24 of the radiographic imaging device 14 and the subject information and the order information stored in the storage unit 32 of the portable information terminal device 16 are recorded on the console 18 after imaging. By referring to at least one of them, the image data of the radiation image can be associated with at least one of the subject information and the order information based on the image ID. When the portable information terminal device 16 receives the order information from the console 18, information representing the console 18 (console ID or the like) is transmitted to the radiographic image capturing device 14, and the radiographic image capturing device 14 transmits the above information to the radiation image. By associating with the image data of the image and storing it in the memory 24, the console 18 to be associated can be specified.

  The console process (see FIG. 13) executed by the console 18 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

[Fourth Embodiment]

  In each of the above embodiments, the memory mode and the normal mode have been described as the shooting modes. In contrast, in the present embodiment, other shooting modes will be described.

  Since the configuration (see FIGS. 1 and 2) of the radiation image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, a power saving mode and a high speed mode will be described as specific examples of other imaging modes in the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14. The power saving mode is an imaging mode in which the power consumption of the radiographic image capturing device 14 is relatively suppressed, and is an imaging mode in which the power consumption is suppressed as compared with the case of operating in the high speed mode.

  On the other hand, the high-speed mode is an imaging mode in which radiographic image imaging can be performed at high speed, and is a radiography mode in which the determination of the start of irradiation of the radiation R is performed at a higher speed than when operating in the power saving mode.

  As described above, the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present embodiment detects the start of irradiation of the radiation R asynchronously with the radiation irradiation device 12, and when the radiation detector 20 shifts to the ready state, An operation for detecting the start of radiation R is performed. Therefore, in the ready state, power consumption is larger than in the standby state and the sleep state.

  Therefore, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 according to the present embodiment is in the ready state in the power saving mode by shifting to the ready state after the positioning of the subject W is completed and the start of imaging is instructed from the control device. Reduce power consumption by shortening time as much as possible. On the other hand, in the high-speed mode, a transition to the ready state is made before the start of imaging is instructed from the control device, and a transition to a state in which the start of irradiation of the radiation R can be immediately detected when the start of imaging is instructed Perform high-speed operation.

  When the portable information terminal device 16 is used as a control device, generally, photographing is often performed at a photographing place where a means for supplying power from the outside to the radiographic image photographing device 14 is not prepared. Therefore, when the portable information terminal device 16 is used as the control device, a power saving mode that can suppress the power consumption of the radiographic image capturing device 14 is suitable as the capturing mode.

  On the other hand, when the console 18 is used as a control device, imaging is performed at an imaging location where means for supplying power from the outside to the radiographic imaging device 14 is arranged, such as a radiology department. Therefore, when the console 18 is used as a control device, a high-speed mode capable of operating at high speed is more suitable as an imaging mode than suppressing the power consumption of the radiographic image capturing device 14.

  Therefore, in the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present embodiment, when the connected control device is the portable information terminal device 16, the power saving mode is selected as the imaging mode, and when the connected control device is the console 18, imaging is performed. Select the fast mode as the mode. In the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present embodiment, since the connected control device is the portable information terminal device 16 in the power saving mode, the preview is similar to the memory mode processing of the first embodiment. A process of generating and transmitting an image and storing image data of a plurality of orders of radiation images in the memory 24 is also performed. Further, in the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present embodiment, in the high-speed mode, since the connected control device is the console 18, the radiographic image for interpretation is similar to the normal mode processing of the first embodiment. Are generated and transmitted, and a process of not storing the image data of the radiation images for a plurality of orders in the memory 24 is also performed.

  An operation of the radiographic image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment when capturing a radiographic image will be described.

  First, operation | movement of the radiographic imaging apparatus 14 is demonstrated. FIG. 20 shows a flowchart showing an example of the flow of imaging processing executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present exemplary embodiment. The imaging process executed by the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 in the present embodiment has the same overall flow as the imaging process in the first embodiment (see FIG. 3). For this reason, the same step numbers as in FIG. 3 are assigned to steps for performing the same processing as the photographing processing shown in FIG. 3 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the shooting process of the present embodiment, the shooting control unit 22 saves power in step S109 instead of the memory mode process in step S108 of the shooting process (see FIG. 3) in the first embodiment. Perform mode processing. Further, the imaging control unit 22 executes the high-speed mode process of step S111 instead of the normal mode process of step S110 of the imaging process (see FIG. 3) in the first embodiment.

  First, the power saving mode process will be described. When the power saving mode process is performed (when the shooting mode is the power saving mode), the connected control device is the portable information terminal device 16 as described above.

  FIG. 21 shows a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the power saving mode processing executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present exemplary embodiment.

  The power saving mode process executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 is based on the memory mode process according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 5). ) Is different. In step S132 of the memory mode process according to the first embodiment, the imaging control unit 22 determines that radiographic image capturing starts when the collation end information is received. On the other hand, in step S132A of the memory mode process according to the present embodiment, the imaging control unit 22 determines that imaging of a radiation image is started when positioning end information is received.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the processing executed in each of the other steps is the same as the memory mode processing (see FIG. 5) of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  On the other hand, FIG. 22 shows a flowchart showing an example of the flow of terminal device processing executed by the terminal control unit 30 of the portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the terminal process executed by the terminal control unit 30 of the portable information terminal device 16 executes steps S214A and S214B instead of step S214 of the terminal process (see FIG. 8) of the first embodiment. Others perform the same processing as the terminal processing of the first embodiment.

  In step S214A, the terminal control unit 30 determines whether or not the positioning of the subject W has been completed. When the subject W matches the subject W included in the information of the shooting list, the user positions the subject W. Alternatively, the user collates the subject W after positioning the subject W.

  In portable information terminal device 16 of the present embodiment, in order to determine whether or not the user has finished positioning of subject W, the user is instructed to end positioning. In step S214A, the user's operation is detected. By doing so, it is determined whether or not the positioning of the subject W has been completed.

  Therefore, the terminal control unit 30 of the portable information terminal device 16 according to the present embodiment displays on the display 36 for causing the user to perform an operation for instructing the end of positioning. FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a state in which a display for causing the user to perform an operation for instructing the end of positioning on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16 is performed. FIG. 23 shows a state in which the contents of the shooting list during shooting and the operation button 90 for instructing the end of positioning are displayed.

  When the positioning of the subject W is completed, the user operates the operation button 90 displayed on the display 36. The terminal control unit 30 detects that the operation button 90 is operated by the operation input detection unit 38. Then, the terminal control unit 30 stands by until it is detected that the operation button 90 has been operated by the user, and when it is detected that the operation button 90 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S214B.

  In step S214B, the terminal control unit 30 transmits positioning end information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. The positioning end information indicates that the positioning of the subject W has ended, corresponds to the collation end information of the first embodiment, and includes information for instructing the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 to capture a radiographic image.

  Therefore, as described above, when receiving the positioning end information from the portable information terminal device 16, the radiographic image capturing device 14 determines to start capturing the radiographic image (see FIG. 21, step S132A).

  Further, similarly to step S214 (see FIG. 5) of the memory mode process of the first embodiment, in step S214B, the terminal control unit 30 instructs the radiation irradiation apparatus 12 to take radiographic image capturing information based on the order information. Send.

  Next, the high-speed mode process will be described. When the high-speed mode process is performed (when the shooting mode is the high-speed mode), the connected control device is the console 18 as described above.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of high-speed mode processing executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of the present embodiment.

  In the high-speed mode processing according to the present embodiment, the timing at which the imaging control unit 22 performs control to shift the radiation detector 20 to the ready state is different from the memory mode processing according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 5). Therefore, in the high-speed mode process of the present embodiment, the shooting control unit 22 and the shooting control unit 22 correspond to step S172 of the normal mode process (see FIG. 7) of the first embodiment immediately before step S170. Then, the process of step S169 is executed.

  That is, when the high-speed mode process is started, first, in step S169, the imaging control unit 22 performs control to shift the radiation detector 20 to a ready state in which radiation R can be detected immediately.

  Thereafter, in step S170A, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether or not to start radiographic imaging. Here, the determination method for determining that the imaging control unit 22 starts imaging radiographic images is the same as step S132 of the power saving mode process (see FIG. 21).

  As shown in FIG. 24, the processing executed in each of the other steps is the same as the normal mode processing (see FIG. 7) of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  On the other hand, FIG. 25 shows a flowchart showing an example of the flow of console processing executed by the control unit 50 of the console 18 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the console process executed by the control unit 50 of the console 18 is the same as that of the console process (see FIG. 13) of the first embodiment except that steps S308A and S308B are executed instead of step S308. The same processing as the console processing of the first embodiment is performed.

  The processes in steps S308A and S308B are the same as steps S214A and 214B in the power saving mode process (see FIG. 21), respectively.

  In step S308A, the control unit 50 determines whether or not the positioning of the subject W has been completed, and waits until an affirmative determination is made. If the determination is affirmative, the control unit 50 proceeds to step S308B.

  In step S <b> 308 </ b> B, the control unit 50 transmits positioning end information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. When receiving the positioning end information from the console 18, the radiographic imaging device 14 determines to start radiographic imaging (see FIG. 24, step S170A).

  In step S308B, the control unit 50 transmits radiographic image capturing instruction information to the radiation irradiation apparatus 12 based on the order information.

  As described above, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 according to the present embodiment has the power saving mode and the high speed mode as the image capturing modes. When the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 captures a radiographic image and the connected control apparatus is the portable information terminal device 16, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 selects the power saving mode as the image capturing mode. Further, when capturing a radiographic image, the imaging control unit 22 selects the high-speed mode as the imaging mode when the connected control device is the console 18.

  Thereby, in the radiographic imaging device 14 of this Embodiment, the imaging mode suitable for the connected control apparatus can be selected.

  Note that the shooting mode is not limited to the shooting mode described in the present embodiment and the above embodiments. For example, the imaging mode may be a synchronous mode in which the radiation R is detected in synchronization with the radiation irradiating apparatus 12 in the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 or an asynchronous mode in which the radiation irradiating apparatus 12 is asynchronous.

  In addition, for example, the imaging mode may be an imaging mode according to the image quality of the radiographic image to be captured. As the imaging mode in this case, for example, a fine mode that is an imaging mode for capturing a high-resolution radiation image, a low noise mode that reduces noise by increasing the number of times the radiation detector 20 samples the radiation R, and a radiation detector 20 is a sensitivity priority mode which is an imaging mode in which priority is given to the sensitivity of detecting the radiation R.

[Fifth Embodiment]

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the shooting mode is selected according to the image processing capability of the control device has been described. In contrast, in the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the imaging mode is selected based on the image processing capability of the control device and the communication capability between the radiographic imaging device 14 and the control device. Specifically, a case will be described in which a shooting mode is selected based on an evaluation result obtained by evaluating the image processing capability and the communication capability.

  In the present embodiment, “communication capability” is capability based on at least one of, for example, a communication standard, a communication speed, a communication amount, and stability.

  Since the configuration (see FIGS. 1 and 2) of the radiation image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In addition, the imaging | photography control part 22 of the radiographic imaging apparatus 14 of this Embodiment functions as an evaluation part and a selection part of this invention.

  An operation of the radiographic image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment when capturing a radiographic image will be described.

  The operation of the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 will be described. FIG. 27 shows a flowchart showing an example of the flow of imaging processing executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present exemplary embodiment. The imaging process executed by the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 in the present embodiment has the same overall flow as the imaging process in the first embodiment (see FIG. 3). Therefore, steps that perform the same processing as the photographing processing shown in FIG. 3 in FIG. 27 are assigned the same step numbers as in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the shooting process of the present embodiment, the shooting control unit 22 executes steps S105A and S105B after step S104 of the shooting process (see FIG. 3) in the first embodiment. . In addition, the process of step S107 is executed instead of the memory mode process of step S106 of the photographing process (see FIG. 3).

  In step S105A, the imaging control unit 22 acquires an evaluation value of the connected control device. In this embodiment, the “evaluation value” is a value obtained by evaluating the image processing capability and the communication capability.

  A specific example of the evaluation value will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the evaluation value of the image processing capability will be described. In the radiographic imaging system 10 of the present exemplary embodiment, the evaluation value is determined based on the image quality of the radiographic image that can be displayed by the control device as the evaluation value of the image processing capability. As shown in FIG. 28, the image quality of the radiation image is predetermined based on the hardware of the control device and the software used for image processing.

  In the specific example shown in FIG. 28, the image quality of the radiographic image is determined in advance based on the hardware of the control device and the software used for image processing, and the evaluation values A to C are based on the image quality of the radiographic image. It is predetermined. In the radiographic imaging system 10 of the present exemplary embodiment, the image quality evaluation value is highest for A and lowest for C. In a control device that does not display or cannot display a radiation image, N is assigned as an image quality evaluation value.

  The imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 acquires an evaluation value of image processing capability based on the hardware and software of the connected control apparatus. The method for acquiring the evaluation value of the image processing capability is not particularly limited. For example, a specific example of the evaluation value of the image processing capability shown in FIG. 28 is stored in the memory 24 in advance and connected to the control device. From this, it is also possible to acquire information on hardware and software to be used and acquire an evaluation value corresponding to the acquired information from the memory 24. Also, for each control device, the correspondence between the identification information of the control device and the evaluation value of the image processing capability is stored in the memory 24 in advance, and the identification information of the own device is acquired from the connected control device, and acquired. The evaluation value of the image processing capability corresponding to the identification information may be acquired from the memory 24.

  Next, the evaluation value of communication capability will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, a communication method capable of communication for each control device is determined in advance. In this embodiment, as a specific example, an evaluation value is predetermined for each communication method, and Wi-Fi MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark). ), IrDA (Infrared Data Association) (registered trademark), and NFC (Near field communication). The evaluation value predetermined for each communication method is highest in Wi-Fi MIMO (registered trademark), and decreases in the order of Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), IrDA (registered trademark), and NFC. . Note that the communication method is not limited to the method described in this embodiment.

  The imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 acquires an evaluation value of communication capability based on a communication method for communicating with the connected control apparatus. For example, the correspondence relationship between the communication method and the evaluation value of the communication capability may be stored in the memory 24 in advance, and the evaluation value corresponding to the communication method for communicating with the connected control device may be acquired from the memory 24.

  In the next step S105B, the imaging control unit 22 calculates a comprehensive evaluation value. The “total evaluation value” is an evaluation value calculated based on the evaluation value of the image processing capability and the evaluation value of the communication capability. As a specific example, the imaging control unit 22 of the present embodiment uses a value obtained by adding an evaluation value of image processing capability and an evaluation value of communication capability as a comprehensive evaluation value. In addition, when performing addition, you may weight one of the evaluation value of an image processing capability, and the evaluation value of a communication capability.

  In the next step S107, the shooting control unit 22 determines whether or not the comprehensive evaluation value is equal to or less than a predetermined shooting mode selection threshold value. In the radiographic image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment, the higher the overall evaluation value, the more suitable the normal mode as the imaging mode, and the lower the overall evaluation value, the more suitable the memory mode as the imaging mode. Therefore, in the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 according to the present embodiment, a threshold for selecting an imaging mode is obtained in advance by experiments or the like, and if the overall evaluation value is equal to or less than the threshold for selecting an imaging mode, the memory mode is selected, and the total When the evaluation value exceeds the threshold for selecting the shooting mode, the normal mode is selected.

  Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made in step S107, the process proceeds to step S108, and the imaging control unit 22 executes the memory mode process described above. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S110, and the imaging control unit 22 executes the normal mode process described above.

  As described above, the radiographic image capturing device 14 of the present embodiment selectively communicates with any one of the portable information terminal device 16 and the console 18 which are a plurality of control devices each performing control related to radiographic image capturing. The I / F unit 28 and the imaging control unit 22 function as a communication unit that performs the above-described processing. Further, the radiographic image capturing device 14 evaluates at least one of the image processing capability for the radiographic image of the control device with which the communication unit communicates and the communication capability with which the communication unit communicates when capturing a radiographic image. And an imaging control unit 22 that functions as a selection unit that selects any of a plurality of imaging modes that are set in advance for radiographic imaging based on the evaluation result of the evaluation unit.

  Thereby, in the radiographic imaging device 14 of this Embodiment, the imaging mode suitable for the connected control apparatus can be selected.

  In the radiographic imaging system 10 according to the present embodiment, the imaging mode is selected based on the comprehensive evaluation value obtained from the evaluation value of the image processing capability and the evaluation value of the communication capability. The shooting mode may be selected based on one of the evaluation values of the communication capability.

  In addition to the evaluation value of the image processing capability and the evaluation value of the communication capability, the evaluation value according to the remaining amount of the storage unit included in the control device and the evaluation value according to the remaining amount of the battery (power supply power) of the control device The shooting mode may be selected using. For example, when the remaining amount of the storage unit included in the control device is small, the memory mode is suitable as the shooting mode. Therefore, an evaluation value that decreases as the remaining amount of the storage unit decreases may be determined in advance. Further, for example, when the remaining battery of the control device is low, the radiographic image capturing device 14 and the portable information terminal device 16 are connected by a communication method that reduces power consumption, and an evaluation value corresponding to the communication method is acquired. That's fine.

  Further, the imaging mode may be selected using an evaluation value corresponding to the remaining amount of the memory 24 of the radiographic image capturing device 14 or an evaluation value corresponding to the remaining amount of the battery (power supply power) of the control device. For example, when the remaining amount of the memory 24 is small, the memory mode is suitable as the shooting mode. Therefore, an evaluation value that decreases as the remaining amount of the memory 24 decreases may be determined in advance. For example, when the remaining battery of the memory 24 is low, the radiographic image capturing device 14 and the portable information terminal device 16 are connected by a communication method that reduces power consumption, and an image capturing mode corresponding to the communication method is acquired. That's fine.

  Furthermore, the shooting mode may be selected using an evaluation value that evaluates the operability (operability) of the user with respect to the control device, ease of transport, and the like. For example, since the operability and ease of transport differ depending on the connection state between the main body having a display unit such as a control function and a display and the keyboard, the shooting mode is selected using different evaluation values depending on the connection state. May be. As a specific example, when the main body having a control function and a display unit such as a display is not connected to the keyboard, the evaluation value may be set so that the memory mode is selected as the shooting mode.

[Sixth Embodiment]

  In the present embodiment, a case where there are a moving image mode and a still image mode as shooting modes will be described.

  In the moving image mode, the radiation detector 20 continuously detects radiation at a higher speed (high frame rate) than when capturing still images continuously, captures radiation images, and transmits image data in real time. To do.

  In the present embodiment, wearable devices can be used as control devices in the moving image mode.

  FIG. 30 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an example of a radiographic image capturing system according to the present embodiment. The radiographic imaging system 10 of the present exemplary embodiment is different from the radiographic imaging system 10 of the first exemplary embodiment (see FIGS. 1 and 2) in that it includes a wearable terminal device 100 as a wearable device. .

  Wearable terminal device 100 is not particularly limited as long as it is a wearable device, and may be any device that can be driven by a built-in battery. Specific examples of the wearable terminal device 100 include eyeglass-type computers such as smart glasses, HMD (Head Mounted Display), and watch-type computers. Note that even a PDA such as a smartphone can be worn by a user and can be regarded as a wearable device as long as it can be driven by a built-in battery. The wearable terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment is a device that can be operated without touching the body of the wearable terminal device 100 such as a wink gesture or voice.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the wearable terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a wearable control unit 110, a display driver 112, a reading unit 113, a display 114, an operation input detection unit 116, an operation unit 118, an I / O unit 120, And an I / F unit 122. The wearable control unit 110, the display driver 112, the reading unit 113, the operation input detection unit 116, and the I / O unit 120 are connected to each other through a bus 127 such as a system bus or a control bus so that various kinds of information can be exchanged. ing.

  The wearable control unit 110 has a function of controlling the overall operation of the wearable terminal device 100.

  The wearable control unit 110 includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Various processing programs including a wearable terminal processing program, which will be described later, executed by the CPU are stored in the ROM in advance. The RAM has a function of temporarily storing various data.

  The reading unit 113 according to the present embodiment has a function of reading characters, images, and the like and a function of photographing a person and the like. Specifically, the reading unit 113 has a camera function and functions as a barcode reader.

  The display 114 of this embodiment is an example of the display unit of the present invention, and has a function of displaying various types of information related to shooting. The display driver 112 has a function of controlling display of various information on the display 114.

  The operation unit 118 is connected to the operation input detection unit 116, and is provided in the housing (not shown) of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 at a position that does not interfere with radiographic image capturing.

  The operation unit 118 is used by a user to input instructions and various information related to radiographic image capturing. As described above, the operation unit 118 can be operated by at least a gesture such as a wink or a voice. In addition, it is preferable that only a specific person such as a user using the wearable terminal device 100 can perform an operation using the operation unit 118.

  In the present embodiment, display 114 and operation unit 118 are integrated to form a touch panel display. The operation input detection unit 116 has a function of detecting an operation state with respect to the operation unit 118.

  The I / O unit 120 and the I / F unit 122 have a function of communicating various types of information with the radiographic imaging device 14, the portable information terminal device 16, and the console 18 by radio communication using radio waves or light. doing. The wearable terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment uses short-range wireless communication when communicating with the radiographic image capturing device 14 and uses wireless LAN communication when communicating with the console 18. Specifically, the wearable terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment uses Bluetooth (registered trademark) when communicating with the radiographic image capturing device 14, and Wi-Fi when communicating with the console 18. (Registered trademark) is used.

  An operation of the radiographic image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment when capturing a radiographic image will be described.

  The operation of the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 will be described. FIG. 32 shows a flowchart showing an example of the flow of imaging processing executed by the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic imaging device 14 of the present exemplary embodiment. The imaging process executed by the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 in the present embodiment has the same overall flow as the imaging process in the fifth embodiment (see FIG. 27). For this reason, the same step numbers as those in FIG. 32 are assigned to steps for performing the same processing as the photographing processing shown in FIG. 27 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the shooting process of the present embodiment, the shooting control unit 22 executes the processes of step S108A and step S110A instead of steps S108 and S110 in the fifth embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, as in the fifth embodiment, the shooting mode is selected according to the threshold value. In the present embodiment, in the moving image mode, the image data of a plurality of radiation images is continuously transmitted to the control device, and therefore the moving image mode is selected when the communication capability is relatively high. Therefore, a threshold for selecting a moving image mode is obtained in advance by experiments, and if the overall evaluation value is equal to or less than the threshold for selecting a moving image mode, the still image mode is selected, and the comprehensive evaluation value exceeds the threshold for selecting the moving image mode. Then select the video mode. Note that the relationship between the threshold value and the overall evaluation value in the selection of the moving image mode is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, in the case of a moving image, the image quality may be lower than that of a still image. In such a case, the moving image mode may be selected when the image processing capability is relatively low. In this case, a threshold for selecting a moving image mode is obtained in advance by experiment or the like, and if the overall evaluation value is equal to or less than the threshold for selecting a moving image mode, the moving image mode is selected, and the comprehensive evaluation value is set to If it exceeds, you can select the still image mode. Further, it may be possible to set which of the image processing capability and the communication capability is prioritized, and the relationship between the threshold value in the selection of the moving image mode and the comprehensive evaluation value may be determined according to the capability to be prioritized.

  The still image mode processing in step S108A may be performed by taking a still image, and other processing is not particularly limited. For example, any one of the memory mode and the normal mode described in the above embodiment may be executed. Further, for example, as in the fifth embodiment, either the memory mode or the normal mode may be selected and executed based on the comprehensive evaluation value and the threshold for selecting the shooting mode based on an experiment or the like in advance.

  On the other hand, in step S110A, the moving image mode process shown as an example in FIG. 33 is executed. As shown in FIG. 33, the moving image mode process of the present embodiment includes the same process as the normal mode process of the first embodiment. Omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the moving image mode process, steps S166 and S168 are executed before step S170.

  In step S166, the imaging control unit 22 determines whether the wearable terminal apparatus 100 controls the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14. That is, it is determined whether or not the wearable terminal device 100 performs control (various instructions, etc.) performed from the control device regarding radiographic image capturing. For example, when the wearable terminal device 100 is communicating with the radiographic image capturing device 14, when it is preset that the wearable terminal device 100 performs control, or when an instruction to that effect is received, an affirmative determination is made. It becomes. When it becomes affirmation determination, it transfers to step S168.

  In step S168, the imaging control unit 22 prohibits reception of an instruction from the control device. Specifically, reception of a control instruction relating to photographing from the portable information terminal device 16 or console 18 connected as a control device is prohibited, and a notification to that effect is sent to the connected control device. There is no particular limitation on the method for prohibiting the reception of control instructions related to imaging in the radiographic imaging device 14, and reception of the signal itself from the control device may be prohibited, or the received signal may be ignored and discarded as it is. Also good.

  As described above, when reception of an instruction from the control device is prohibited, the radiographic image capturing device 14 captures a radiographic image in accordance with the control of the wearable terminal device 100.

  Thereafter, in step S172A, the imaging control unit 22 performs control to shift the radiation detector 20 to a ready state where radiation R can be detected immediately. In the present embodiment, wearable terminal apparatus 100 instructs radiation irradiation apparatus 12 to capture a radiographic image. Therefore, the radiation irradiation apparatus 12 irradiates the radiation R when receiving the radiographic image capturing instruction information transmitted from the wearable terminal apparatus 100.

  Under the control of the wearable terminal device 100 and the imaging control unit 22, the radiation detector 20 captures a radiation image corresponding to the subject W by detecting the radiation R irradiated from the radiation irradiation device 12 and transmitted through the subject W. . In the present embodiment, in order to capture moving images, the radiation detector 20 continuously captures radiation images at a predetermined frame rate. Therefore, every time image data of a plurality of radiation images corresponding to the frame rate is taken, the radiation detector 20 sequentially outputs the data.

  When a radiation image is captured by the radiation detector 20, the imaging control unit 22 sequentially acquires a plurality of image data (moving image data) output from the radiation detector 20 in the next step S174A. In the next step S176A, the imaging control unit 22 sequentially stores the acquired plurality of image data (moving image data) in the memory 24.

  In the next step S178A, the imaging control unit 22 transmits the image data (moving image data) of the radiation image to the sequentially connected control devices.

  Moreover, in the radiographic imaging system 10 of this Embodiment, the user who confirmed the moving image displayed on the control apparatus can instruct | indicate that from the wearable terminal device 100, when wishing for re-imaging.

  As described above, in the moving image mode, the moving image data is transmitted from the radiation image capturing device 14 to the control device in accordance with the capturing of the radiation image, so that the control device can display the radiation image that is a moving image in real time. .

  On the other hand, the wearable terminal device 100 executes the wearable terminal process shown in FIG. 34 as an example. The wearable control unit 110 executes the wearable terminal processing by executing the wearable terminal processing program stored in its own ROM.

  In step S400 of FIG. 34, the wearable control unit 110 connects the own apparatus and the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14. Specifically, the wearable control unit 110 communicates with the radiographic imaging device 14 to connect the own device and the radiographic imaging device 14. Thus, by connecting the radiographic imaging device 14 and the wearable terminal device 100, the wearable terminal device 100 can control the radiographic imaging device 14.

  In the next step S408, the wearable control unit 110 collates the subject W. Here, for example, the wearable control unit 110 reads, as subject information, a subject name, a barcode, and a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) described on the name tag or medical record of the subject W by the reading unit 113. The subject W is collated by collating the read data with the information of the shooting list. Further, for example, when the photograph list information includes a photographic image including the face of the subject W, the terminal control unit 30 takes a photograph of the face of the subject W by the reading unit 33 and uses the photographed face image. The subject W may be verified by performing face authentication or the like. As described above, the method for collating the subject W is not particularly limited, and any method can be used as long as the subject W to be photographed and the information on the photographing list can be collated, and fingerprint authentication or the like may be used. In addition, what is necessary is just to acquire an imaging | photography list | wrist from a control apparatus etc. The collation itself may be performed by the control device or the like, and the wearable terminal device 100 may transmit the subject information read by the reading unit 113 to the control device and receive the collation result from the control device.

  In the next step S4110, the wearable control unit 110 determines whether or not the subject W matches the subject W included in the shooting list information as a result of the collation by the processing in step S408. When it becomes negative determination, it transfers to step S411.

  In step S411, the wearable control unit 1100 displays information indicating that they do not match on the display 114.

  On the other hand, when it becomes affirmation determination, it transfers to step S414. In step S414, the wearable control unit 110 transmits the collation end information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. In the present embodiment, the collation end information indicates that the collation of the subject W has been completed, and includes information for instructing the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 to capture a radiographic image.

  In step S414, the wearable control unit 110 transmits radiographic image capturing instruction information to the radiation irradiation apparatus 12 based on the order information. The order information may be acquired from a control device or the like.

  The radiographic image capturing device 14 captures a moving image, and the captured moving image is displayed on the control device. The user confirms the moving image and determines whether to perform re-shooting. When performing re-photographing, the user instructs re-photographing through the operation unit 118. The method for instructing re-photographing is not particularly limited. For example, when the wearable terminal device 100 is a glasses-type computer, a method for instructing by winking can be used.

  If the determination in step S420 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S422, and the wearable control unit 110 transmits re-imaging instruction information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14, and then returns to step S420.

  On the other hand, when it becomes negative determination, it transfers to step S424. In step S424, the wearable control unit 110 transmits the imaging completion instruction information to the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 and the control apparatus, and then proceeds to step S426.

  In step S426, the terminal control unit 30 transmits at least one of the subject information and the order information to the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14.

  In next step S430, the terminal control unit 30 determines whether or not all the shootings included in the shooting list have been completed. If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the process returns to step S408, and this wearable terminal process is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined that all shooting has been completed, the process proceeds to step S432.

  In step S432, the wearable control unit 110 transmits end instruction information to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. In the next step 424, the wearable control unit 110 terminates the wearable terminal process after releasing the connection with the radiation image capturing apparatus 14. Specifically, the wearable control unit 110 disconnects (ends) communication with the radiographic image capturing device 14 to release the connection with the radiographic image capturing device 14.

  Next, the operation of the control device of the present embodiment will be described. As a specific example, a case where the control device connected to the radiographic imaging device 14 is the portable information terminal device 16 will be described.

  The portable information terminal device 16 executes the terminal device processing shown as an example in FIG. The terminal device process shown in FIG. 35 is a process similar to the terminal device process (FIG. 8) of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same process is denoted by the same reference numeral, and description thereof is omitted.

  In the terminal device processing shown in FIG. 35, step S200 of the terminal device processing (FIG. 8) of the first embodiment is deleted, and step S203 is added between step S202 and step S204.

  In step S203, the terminal control unit 30 determines whether control is prohibited. If the control of the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 is not prohibited by the process of step S168 of the moving image mode process (see FIG. 33), the determination is negative and the process proceeds to step S204.

  Thereafter, in step S216 and step S218 of the terminal device processing (FIG. 8) of the first embodiment, the preview image is received and displayed. In the present embodiment, the preview image is converted into the preview image in steps S216A and S218B. Instead, the moving image is received and displayed on the display 36.

  Further, in the terminal device processing of the present embodiment, step S228 of the terminal device processing (FIG. 8) of the first embodiment is deleted.

  On the other hand, when it becomes affirmation determination by the said step S203, it transfers to step S231A. Step S231A and the next step S231B are the same processes as steps S216A, S218B and S218A. That is, a moving image is received and displayed on the display 36.

  In the next step S231C, the terminal control unit 30 determines whether or not to end. If the shooting completion instruction information has not been received from the wearable terminal device 100, a negative determination is made and the process returns to step S231A. On the other hand, when the photographing completion instruction information is received, an affirmative determination is made, and the process proceeds to step S234.

  As described above, in the radiographic image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment, when the moving image mode is selected as the imaging mode, the radiographic image capturing device 14 can be controlled by the wearable terminal device 100. Further, since the moving image is displayed on the control device, the moving image can be confirmed by the control device.

  According to the radiographic image capturing system 10 of the present embodiment, an instruction can be given to the radiographic image capturing device 14 by using the wearable terminal device 100 without operating the operation unit 40 of the portable information terminal device 16. It becomes possible. Therefore, even when the portable information terminal device 16 is out of the reach of the user, it is easy to give an instruction to the radiographic image capturing device 14. Therefore, the usability of the radiographic image capturing apparatus can be further improved for the user.

  In general, portable information terminal devices 16 such as tablet terminals are increasingly used in medical settings. For example, as described above, there may be a case where surgery is performed while displaying a radiographic image as a moving image on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16 in real time. Further, for example, a 3D image obtained by performing image processing on an image captured in advance by CT (Computed Tomography) or MRI (Magnetic Resonanse Imaging) is displayed on the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16 to display organs or Surgery may be performed while confirming the three-dimensional positional relationship of blood vessels.

  In a medical field, when a user contacts and operates the operation unit 40 provided on the body of the portable information terminal device 16 such as an operation using a touch panel, there is a high concern that bacteria attached to the operation unit 40 may adhere to the user. .

  Therefore, generally, when the portable information terminal device 16 is used in the medical field as described above, the portable information terminal device 16 is sealed in a sterilized plastic bag or the like, or a sterilization cover or the like is applied to the portable information terminal device 16. Thus, the operation can be performed even if the user does not directly contact the operation unit 40 provided on the body of the portable information terminal device 16.

  On the other hand, by using the wearable terminal device 100 as a control device as in the present embodiment, the user's operation becomes easy, and it is necessary to contact the operation unit 40 of the portable information terminal device 16. Disappear. Therefore, the user's troubles such as enclosing the portable information terminal device 16 in a sterilized plastic bag as described above can be omitted.

  The wearable terminal device 100 can be easily operated by a gesture such as wink. When the wearable terminal device 100 has a function of a digital camera or the like, not only a radiographic image but also a digital image can be easily obtained. It becomes possible to shoot. In the medical field, the image photographed in this way is very useful because it can be used later for confirmation of medical practice and the like.

  Furthermore, since the image photographed by the wearable terminal device 100, which is a glasses-type computer, is an image photographed from the user's line of sight, it can be effectively used for education for doctors who have little experience. .

  In this embodiment, since wearable terminal device 100 can be operated by a gesture (for example, wink), the operation can be performed quickly.

  In the present embodiment, the moving image display is performed by the control device. However, the wearable terminal device 100 may display the moving image instead of the control device or together with the control device.

  In the present embodiment, in the moving image mode, the radiation image capturing device 14 is entirely controlled from the wearable terminal device 100. However, the wearable terminal device 100 performs only predetermined control, and other controls. May be performed by a control device connected to the radiographic imaging device 14.

  In the present embodiment, in the moving image mode, only the moving image is captured. However, still image capturing may also be performed. For example, the wearable terminal device 100 may instruct the radiographic image capturing device 14 to capture a still image, or the still image is captured before or after capturing a moving image or at a predetermined timing. Also good.

  In this embodiment, the moving image mode is selected as the shooting mode based on the comprehensive evaluation value and the threshold value for selecting the moving image mode. However, the method for selecting the moving image mode as the shooting mode is limited to this embodiment. Not.

  In addition, the form which controls the radiographic imaging apparatus 14 with the wearable terminal device 100 is not limited to this Embodiment. For example, you may use as a control apparatus similar to the portable information terminal device 16 or the console 18.

  Further, the type of control of the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 performed by the wearable terminal apparatus 100 is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, the wearable terminal device 100 may instruct which mode the shooting mode is set to. As a specific example, the subject W may be instructed to the radiographic imaging device 14 to shift to the power saving mode after positioning is completed.

  Further, an antibacterial technique may be applied to the outer surface of the wearable terminal device 100. Furthermore, you may use the antibacterial technique comprised including the hydrophilic process part of Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2015-27416. Thereby, even when the outer surface of the wearable terminal device 100 is contaminated with body fluid or the like, it can be easily removed.

  As described above, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 of each of the above embodiments has different image processing capabilities for radiographic images, and is a plurality of control apparatuses that respectively perform control related to radiographic image capturing. And the I / F unit 28 and the imaging control unit 22 that function as a communication unit that selectively communicates with any one of the consoles 18 and a control device that communicates with the communication unit when radiographic images are captured. An imaging control unit 22 that functions as a selection unit that selects any one of a plurality of imaging modes (memory mode and normal mode) that are predetermined for radiographic imaging.

  The imaging control unit 22 exclusively selects a plurality of imaging modes for each control device according to the image processing capabilities of the plurality of control devices.

  Thereby, according to each said radiographic imaging device 14, the radiographic imaging device 14 can select the imaging mode suitable for the connected control apparatus.

  Moreover, according to the radiographic image capturing device 14 of each of the above embodiments, when the portable information terminal device 16 is connected, the memory mode is selected as the image capturing mode. Thereby, according to the radiographic imaging device 14, even when communication with the console 18 or an external system cannot be performed due to communication trouble, radiographic imaging is appropriately and reliably performed, and the user's operation becomes complicated. Can be suppressed. Furthermore, in the case of the console 18, in order to start photographing, it takes about several minutes to start up including reception of order information, but the portable information terminal device 16 only takes about one minute to start up. For this reason, even when imaging is performed quickly and urgently, radiographic images are captured quickly, appropriately and reliably.

  Therefore, according to the radiographic image capturing device 14 of each of the embodiments described above, the usability of the radiographic image capturing device 14 can be improved for the user.

  Moreover, in the radiographic imaging device 14 of the said 1st-3rd embodiment, when the portable information terminal device 16 is connected, memory mode is selected as imaging | photography mode and the image of the radiographic image obtained by imaging | photography The data is stored in the memory 24 of the radiographic imaging device 14. Therefore, photographing can be performed regardless of the capacity of the storage unit 32 of the portable information terminal device 16. In addition, since the radiographic imaging device 14 can be handled by the user in the same manner as a radiographic imaging device that captures a radiographic image using a film or a CR (Computed Radiography) cassette, the radiographic imaging device can be used for the user. 14 usability can be improved.

  The radiographic image capturing system 10 may include only one control device that can be connected to the radiographic image capturing device 14. As such a case, FIG. 26 shows a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an example of a radiographic image capturing system 10 including the radiographic image capturing device 14 and the console 18. The radiographic image capturing system 10 shown in FIG. 26 does not include the portable information terminal device 16 unlike the radiographic image capturing system 10 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) of the first embodiment.

  Even if one control device has image processing functions with different image processing capabilities for radiographic images, and one of them has a plurality of image processing functions to be selected, one image processing function is provided for each image processing function. The radiographic imaging device 14 can be used for imaging in the same manner as in the above embodiments, assuming that it is equivalent to the control device.

  As a specific example, the console 18 is a control device that includes a first image processing function that performs offset correction, gain correction, and defective pixel correction, and a second image processing function that performs offset correction and gain correction. It shall be. In this case, when the control unit 50 executes the first image processing function, it can be regarded as a control device similar to the console 18 described in the above embodiments. Moreover, when the control part 50 performs a 2nd image processing function, it can be regarded as a control apparatus similar to the portable information terminal device 16 demonstrated in said each embodiment.

  The imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 illustrated in FIG. 26 determines whether the image processing function executed by the control unit 50 of the console 18 is the first image processing function or the second image processing function. Select the shooting mode accordingly. Note that there is no particular limitation on the method by which the imaging control unit 22 determines whether the image processing function executed by the control unit 50 of the console 18 is the first image processing function or the second image processing function. For example, in the radiographic image capturing device 14, the correspondence relationship between each of the first image processing function and the second image processing function and the image capturing mode is stored in advance in the memory 24 or the like. Then, the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 acquires information indicating which image processing function the control unit 50 executes from the console 18, and the acquired information and the stored correspondence relationship The photographing mode may be selected based on the above.

  In addition, even if one control device has a plurality of image processing functions by using an image processing function of a system or device provided in an external system or the like, image processing may be performed. Assuming that each function is equivalent to one control device, the radiographic imaging device 14 can be used for imaging as in the above embodiments. As a specific example, it is assumed that the portable information terminal device 16 can perform image processing of a radiographic image obtained by imaging using the image processing function of the own device and the image processing function of the console 18. In this case, when the imaging control unit 22 performs image processing using the image processing function of the console 18, it can be regarded as a control device similar to the console 18. Further, when image processing is performed using the image processing function of its own device, it can be regarded as a control device similar to the portable information terminal device 16 described in the above embodiments. Note that there is no particular limitation on the method by which the imaging control unit 22 determines whether the image processing function used by the portable information terminal device 16 is that of the portable information terminal device 16 or the console 18. For example, information indicating which image processing function is used by the portable information terminal device 16 may be acquired, and a shooting mode may be selected based on the acquired information.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the portable information terminal device 16 and the console 18 having different image processing functions as image processing capabilities are used as control devices has been described. However, the image processing capability is not limited to the image processing function. For example, the image processing capability may be the display capability of the display unit included in the control device. In the case of the radiographic imaging system 10 of each of the above embodiments, the display capabilities of the display 36 of the portable information terminal device 16 and the display 56 of the console 18 are different. Here, the “display ability” is an ability corresponding to at least one of the size, resolution, number of gradations, and the like of the display area for displaying the radiation image.

  As a specific example, when the display area of the connected control device is equal to or smaller than a predetermined size, it may be difficult to display a radiographic image for interpretation in the control device. The memory mode described in the first to third embodiments is a shooting mode. On the other hand, when the display area of the connected control device exceeds a predetermined size, the radiographic image capturing device 14 can display a radiographic image for interpretation in the control device. The normal mode described in the third embodiment is set as a shooting mode.

  In this case, the radiographic imaging device 14 stores in advance a correspondence relationship between information (control device ID or the like) indicating individual control devices and the size of the display area in the memory 24 or the like. Then, the control device ID is acquired from the connected control device, the size of the display area is determined based on the acquired control device ID and the stored correspondence, and the size of the display area is determined. You can select the shooting mode.

  An example of the predetermined size of the display area in the above case is the size of the tablet terminal device. As a specific example, the screen size is about 10 type (the length of the diagonal line is equivalent to 25 cm). Can be mentioned.

  As a specific example, when the resolution of the radiographic image capturing device 14 is equal to or lower than a predetermined resolution, it is difficult to view the radiographic image for interpretation displayed on the control device. The memory mode described in the embodiment is a shooting mode. On the other hand, when the resolution of the connected control device exceeds a predetermined resolution, the radiographic image capturing device 14 is easy to see the radiographic image for interpretation displayed on the control device. The normal mode described in the form is referred to as a shooting mode.

  In each of the above embodiments, the shooting mode is selected every time the control device is connected, but the timing for selecting the shooting mode is not limited to this timing and is not particularly limited. For example, the shooting mode may be selected for each order information or for each subject W. The shooting mode may be selected according to a predetermined condition such as a condition set according to a user's request. In addition, when imaging of a plurality of radiation images is instructed by one order information, it is preferable to perform imaging for one order information in the same imaging mode.

  In addition, when performing additional imaging, a doctor or the like who requested additional imaging for a user who performs radiographic image capture may want to interpret the radiographic image immediately. In such a case, it is preferable to store the image data of the radiation image in the control device with the imaging mode as the normal mode. If there is no urgent interpretation of the radiographic image, it may be preferable to set the imaging mode to the memory mode. Therefore, the shooting mode may be selected according to the additional shooting.

  In each of the above embodiments, the radiographic imaging device 14 automatically selects the memory mode when the portable information terminal device 16 is connected, and selects the normal mode when the console 18 is connected. However, the selection of the shooting mode may be based on the shooting mode instructed by the user. For example, when the portable information terminal device 16 is connected to the radiographic image capturing device 14 and detects that the operation unit 40 of the portable information terminal device 16 is operated by the user, the portable information terminal device 16 displays selection information for selecting the memory mode. It transmits to the radiographic imaging device 14. The shooting control unit 22 functions as an example of a reception unit of the present invention, and selects a memory mode as a shooting mode based on the received selection information.

  In this case, the user may instruct the shooting mode from any device. For example, the imaging mode may be instructed from any one of the portable information terminal device 16 (operation unit 40), the console 18 (operation unit 60), and the radiographic image capturing device 14 (operation button 25) as described above. In addition, the imaging mode may be instructed from an external system directly or indirectly connected to the radiation image capturing apparatus 14.

  The timing at which the user instructs the shooting mode is not particularly limited. For example, the timing at which the shooting list described in each of the above embodiments is displayed may be used, or shooting for one order information may be performed. It may be the timing before the start, or the shooting mode may be instructed for each order information.

  Note that the radiographic imaging device 14 of each of the above embodiments may set the designated imaging mode in the memory 24 or the like with a flag or the like.

  Similarly to the radiographing mode instruction, the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14 may cancel the radiographing mode being executed according to a user instruction. In this case, you may transfer to a predetermined shooting mode.

  Further, when the radiographic image capturing device 14 and the control device communicate with each other by wire, the imaging mode may be selected according to a predetermined condition without being limited to the above embodiments. For example, when performing wired communication, communication capability is higher than when performing wireless communication, so the normal mode may be selected as the shooting mode. However, since shooting is performed in a shooting environment where wireless communication cannot be performed, when performing wired communication, for example, even when the portable information terminal device 16 is used as a control device, the memory mode is selected as the shooting mode. It is preferable to do.

  Moreover, in the radiographic imaging device 14 of each said embodiment, when the memory mode process is performed and the connection (communication) with the portable information terminal device 16 is disconnected, the memory mode is set as the imaging mode. It is preferable that the memory mode process be performed again when the connection (communication) is restored.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 has two types of imaging modes has been described. However, the radiation image capturing apparatus 14 may have three or more types of imaging modes. For example, when a radiographic image is captured using the portable information terminal device 16, the free space of the memory 24 of the radiographic image capturing device 14 is insufficient, but the radiographic image is captured using the portable information terminal device 16 as it is. You may want to do In this case, it is not appropriate for the imaging control unit 22 of the radiographic imaging device 14 to select the memory mode as the imaging mode. As a photographing mode, a third image image data for preview image is generated and transmitted to the portable information terminal device 16, and raw data of radiographic images or image data of radiographic images for interpretation is transmitted to the portable information terminal device 16. In this case, it is preferable that the shooting control unit 22 selects the third mode as the shooting mode.

  In addition, in the radiographic imaging system 10 of each said embodiment, although the case where the portable information terminal device 16 and the console 18 were provided as a some control apparatus was demonstrated, the control apparatus with which the radiographic imaging system 10 is provided is to these. It is not limited. For example, a plurality of portable information terminal devices 16 may be provided in one radiographic image capturing system 10.

  In this case, the plurality of portable information terminal devices 16 may include one to which the memory mode is applied as described above and one to which the normal mode is applied similarly to the console 18. As a specific example, in the case of the portable information terminal device 16 in which OsiriX which is image processing software is applied to the image processing function, when used in combination with the console 18, the portable information terminal of the first to third embodiments described above. The memory mode is applied as in the device 16. On the other hand, in the case where the portable information terminal device 16 in which OsiriX is applied to the image processing function and the portable information terminal device 16 having an image processing function having an image processing capability lower than that of OsiriX are used in combination, the above first to third. The normal mode is applied similarly to the console 18 of the embodiment. Information for determining which imaging mode is to be used may be registered in the radiographic imaging device 14 in accordance with the portable information terminal device 16.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case has been described in which image data or image ID of a radiographic image and at least one of subject information and order information are stored in association with each other. However, other information is stored in association with each other. Is preferred.

  For example, irradiation result information representing the result of irradiation of the radiation R from the radiation irradiation device 12 to the radiation image capturing device 14 may be associated. Specific examples of information representing this achievement include tube current, tube voltage, irradiation time, irradiation region (collimator opening region), and the like. In radiographic imaging, imaging is performed without using a grid for removing scattered radiation generated by passing through the subject W, and a grid is provided by image processing on the image data of the captured radiographic image Similarly to the above, virtual grid processing for removing the influence of scattered radiation may be performed based on the characteristics of the grid assumed to be used. Since the amount of scattered radiation corresponds to the dose of irradiated radiation R, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the virtual grid processing for the image data of the associated radiographic image by associating the information indicating the above results. .

  Further, for example, information indicating whether or not shooting is performed using a grid may be associated. In this case, it is possible to determine whether to perform virtual grid processing on the image data of the associated radiation image.

  In addition, for example, information (user ID or the like) indicating a user who has performed shooting may be associated.

  Further, for example, information representing the upper and lower sides (top and bottom) of the radiation image may be associated. In this case, when the user interprets the associated radiographic image, the apparatus used for interpretation can automatically adjust the top and bottom (top and bottom) of the radiographic image.

  Further, for example, information representing the radiographic imaging device 14 (imaging device ID or the like) may be associated.

  For example, information (for example, console ID in the case of the console 18) representing the device or system that is the transmission source of the order information may be associated. In this case, it is possible to transmit a radiation image that is easily associated with the transmission source of the order information.

  Further, for example, when shooting is performed in a state where an order has not been issued, such as additional shooting, information indicating that the order has not been issued may be associated. In this case, it becomes easy to associate the image data of the radiation image and the order information with the console 18 or the like after imaging.

  In the first to third embodiments, when the radiographic imaging device 14 is instructed to start imaging from the control device, the radiation detector 20 is shifted to the ready state to start irradiation of the radiation R. Although the case where it detects is demonstrated, the timing which transfers to a ready state is not limited. For example, the radiation image capturing device 14 is provided with a temperature sensor, and the capturing control unit 22 determines that the subject W has been positioned and touched the radiation image capturing device 14 based on a change in temperature detected by the temperature sensor, and the subject When it is determined that W has been positioned and has come into contact with the radiographic image capturing apparatus 14, the state may be shifted to the ready state. In addition, for example, a sensor for detecting the state of the radiographic imaging device 14 when imaging is started is provided, and the imaging control unit 22 determines that imaging is in a state of starting imaging based on the detection result of the sensor. In some cases, the state may be shifted to the ready state.

  In the first to third embodiments, in the normal mode, the radiographic image data is temporarily stored in the memory 24 until imaging for one order information is completed, and the data for one order is stored. Although the case of deleting all at once after shooting has been described, the timing of deletion is not limited to this. For example, each time the photographing completion instruction information is received from the console 18, it may be deleted one by one.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the console 18 receives radiation image data is stored in the storage unit 52 in the console 18, but the storage unit 52 stores the information. Not exclusively. For example, it may be stored in an external storage device (PACS: Picture Archiving and Communication System).

  In addition, the subject W may not be a person, but may be an animal other than a person, a living thing such as a plant, or another object.

  Moreover, the radiation R used for radiographic imaging is not particularly limited, and X-rays, γ-rays, and the like can be applied.

  In addition, the configurations and operations of the radiographic imaging device 14, the portable information terminal device 16, the console 18, and the like described in this embodiment are merely examples, and can be changed according to the situation without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Radiographic imaging system 14 Radiographic imaging apparatus 16 Portable information terminal device 18 Console 22 Imaging control part 24 Memory 30 Terminal control part 50 Control part 100 Wearable terminal apparatus 110 Wearable control part

Claims (21)

A communication unit that selectively performs communication with any one of a plurality of control devices that perform image processing capabilities for radiographic images that are different from each other and that perform control related to radiographic image capturing;
A plurality of imaging modes including a memory mode in which image data of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging is stored in the storage unit of the own apparatus and a normal mode in which image data of the plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging are sequentially transmitted. A selection unit that selects the memory mode when an operation unit that is selected and is operated by a user is operated;
A radiographic imaging apparatus comprising: The selection unit automatically selects one of the plurality of shooting modes when the operation unit is not operated.
The radiographic imaging device according to claim 1. The selection unit automatically selects the memory mode when the communication unit communicates with a control device having a lower image processing capability than the other control devices among the plurality of control devices.
The radiographic imaging apparatus according to claim 2. The selection unit automatically selects the normal mode when the communication unit communicates with a control device having a higher image processing capability than the other control devices among the plurality of control devices.
The radiographic imaging apparatus of Claim 2 or Claim 3. Each of the plurality of control devices includes a display unit having a display capability according to the image processing capability,
The selection unit automatically selects one of the plurality of shooting modes according to the display capability of the display unit.
The radiographic imaging apparatus according to claim 2. The display capability includes the size of the display area of the display unit,
The selection unit automatically selects the memory mode when the communication unit communicates with the control device having the display unit whose size is smaller than a predetermined size.
The radiographic imaging device according to claim 5. The selection unit automatically selects one of the plurality of shooting modes according to a communication capability with which the communication unit communicates with the control device.
The radiographic imaging apparatus according to claim 2 . The plurality of imaging modes sequentially transmit image data of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging, and transmit image data of a preview image generated from each of the image data of the plurality of radiographic images. Further includes modes,
The selection unit selects the third mode when a storage capacity of the storage unit is insufficient even when an operation unit operated by a user is operated.
The radiographic imaging device of any one of Claims 1-7.   The preview image is at least one of an image having a lower image quality than each of a plurality of radiation images obtained by imaging and an image having a small amount of data.
  The radiographic imaging apparatus according to claim 8. The image data of the plurality of radiographic images is image data of a plurality of units of radiographic images, with one unit of image data of the radiographic images obtained by the imaging group grouped according to a predetermined reference.
Radiographic imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The storage unit is integrated with the device itself when taking a radiographic image.
The radiographic imaging apparatus of any one of Claims 1-10 . The storage unit is detachable from its own device.
Radiographic imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11. A control unit for controlling the radiographic image capturing operation;
A work storage unit used for controlling the photographing operation by the control unit;
Radiographic imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12. The operation unit further includes
Radiographic imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 13 claim 1. The operation unit is an operation button provided on the casing of the device itself.
The radiographic imaging apparatus of Claim 14 . At least one control device of the plurality of control devices includes the operation unit.
The radiographic imaging apparatus of any one of Claims 1-15 . The plurality of control devices include a portable information terminal device including the operation unit.
Radiographic imaging apparatus according to claim 16 claim 1. The plurality of control devices include a console and a portable information terminal device having an image processing capability lower than that of the console.
Radiographic imaging apparatus according to any one of claims 16 claim 1. The radiographic imaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 18 ,
A plurality of control devices that have different image processing capabilities for radiographic images obtained by imaging with the radiographic imaging device and that each perform control related to radiographic image capture;
Radiographic imaging system equipped with. Image processing capabilities for radiographic images are different from each other, and selectively communicate with any one of a plurality of control devices that respectively perform control related to radiographic image capture,
A plurality of imaging modes including a memory mode in which image data of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging is stored in the storage unit of the own apparatus and a normal mode in which image data of the plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging are sequentially transmitted. Select one,
When the operation unit operated by the user is operated, the memory mode is selected.
A method of controlling a radiographic imaging apparatus for causing a computer to execute processing including the above. Image processing capabilities for radiographic images are different from each other, and selectively communicate with any one of a plurality of control devices that respectively perform control related to radiographic image capture,
A plurality of imaging modes including a memory mode in which image data of a plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging is stored in the storage unit of the own apparatus and a normal mode in which image data of the plurality of radiographic images obtained by imaging are sequentially transmitted. Select one,
When the operation unit operated by the user is operated, the memory mode is selected.
The control program of the radiographic imaging apparatus for making a computer perform the process including this.