JP6829926B2 - Endoscope device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an endoscope device that uses a scope (endoscope) to image a subject such as an inner wall of an organ and performs treatment, and more particularly to parameter setting of processing related to endoscopic work such as image processing.

The endoscope device has various processing functions including image processing such as contour enhancement (enhancement) and brightness level adjustment of the observed image, and each processing is based on a parameter having a predetermined default value. Will be executed. The parameter values can be changed by an operator such as a doctor according to the usage environment.

Parameters related to image processing and the like are often set to the same value when the inspection target is the same. Therefore, in order to make it possible to reuse the values of a series of parameters set in each process, they are collectively saved in the memory (see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2009-233168

Once a series of parameters set by an operator such as a doctor are fixed, some of them may be affected by different tastes, different characteristics of the affected area, and different work equipment environments (for example, lighting, number of image sensor pixels, monitor resolution). Processing will be executed with parameter values that do not match, and appropriate processing cannot be performed.

For example, when a doctor performs endoscopic work such as surgery in another hospital or facility, even if the endoscopic device is of the same model, the endoscopic device whose system is constructed based on the installation environment may be used. It is not possible to obtain an observation image based on the parameters related to image processing set by the doctor's preference. Further, the same problem occurs when the endoscope work is performed by the alternative device of the same model due to the failure of the endoscope device.

On the other hand, as the processing functions provided in the endoscope device are diversified and the usage of the endoscope function by the operator is diversified, individual parameters are set in detail according to the user, patient, work equipment environment, etc. The work is very complicated. Therefore, the editing work cannot be performed efficiently, and the labor also affects the endoscopic work.

Therefore, in the endoscope device, it is required that the parameters related to the processing function can be effectively set according to various usages.

The endoscope device of the present invention includes a memory capable of storing parameters related to operation processing of the endoscope device, and a parameter setting unit for setting parameters and storing them in the memory according to an input operation by an operator. The parameters include, for example, automatic dimming processing, image processing, processor image processing such as still image capture / recording processing, parameters determined according to scope characteristics, and parameters related to a person. It is also possible to include parameters (custom parameters) that can be collectively set with one parameter value by combining several parameters. As the mode, a mode based on patient information, a mode based on the image quality preference of the operator's observation image, a mode based on the observation target site, and the like can be set.

In the present invention, the memory is a plurality of editable parameters composed of a series of non-editable fixed parameters, a series of execution parameters reflected in the operation processing, and a part of the series of fixed parameters. A plurality of intermediate parameters, each of which is composed of a parameter group, are stored according to the mode of. Further, each of the parameters constituting the parameter group is stored in association with the mode information for specifying the mode to which the parameter belongs and the function information for specifying the function. For example, the ID and Index correspond to the function contents of the parameter. It is attached. Each intermediate parameter can be composed of a group of parameters whose combination differs depending on the mode.

Then, the parameter setting unit of the present invention sets an intermediate parameter according to a predetermined mode according to an input operation by the operator, and reflects the set intermediate parameter in a series of execution parameters.

The operator can edit the intermediate parameters that are composed of a part of the parameters prepared in advance instead of the execution parameters, and the intermediate parameters whose settings have been changed are reflected in the execution parameters. become. By reflecting the parameter group corresponding to the mode selected by the operator in the execution parameter, it is possible to rewrite and update an arbitrary parameter group according to the operator's preference. In particular, since each parameter has mode information and function information associated with each other, it is possible to easily select and change the parameter to be reflected in the series of execution parameters.

As a method of dividing the parameters, it is possible to layer a series of fixed parameters, a series of intermediate parameters, and a series of execution parameters in this order. Regarding the configuration of a series of execution parameters, it is possible to configure a set of parameters that combine a series of fixed parameters and a series of intermediate parameters, and it is possible to use both the originally prepared parameters and the parameters edited by oneself. It becomes.

The parameter setting unit can change the settings of the parameters included in the predetermined mode according to the input operation by the operator. In addition, it is possible to newly set a mode composed of parameters selected by the input operation according to the input operation by the operator.

The parameter setting unit can save the intermediate parameters corresponding to the selected mode in the external memory. Then, the parameter setting unit can update the parameters by the parameters included in the intermediate parameters read from the external memory in the series of fixed parameters.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to set appropriate parameters in the endoscope device without complicated work.

It is a block diagram of the electronic endoscope apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which showed the hierarchical structure of the parameter in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a parameter setting process accompanying an editing work. It is a figure which showed the hierarchy of the parameter in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which showed the parameter group according to the mode of the intermediate parameter layer. It is a flowchart of the parameter setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which showed the mode setting screen displayed on a monitor. It is a figure which showed the mode registration screen. It is a flowchart of the parameter recording process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which showed the parameter recording screen. It is a flowchart of the parameter setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which showed the parameter hierarchy between systems. It is a figure which showed the reading screen of the intermediate parameter according to a mode.

Hereinafter, the electronic endoscope device according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic endoscope device according to the first embodiment.

The electronic endoscopy device includes a videoscope 10 inserted into the body and a processor 30. The video scope 10 can be detachably connected to the processor 30, and a monitor 60, a keyboard 70, a mouse 80, a memory device 90 such as a USB, and the like are connected to the processor 30.

The processor 30 includes a lamp 48 such as a xenon lamp, and the lamp 48 is driven by a lamp drive circuit 43. The light emitted from the lamp 48 enters the incident end 11A of the light guide 11 provided in the videoscope 10 via the condenser lens 45. The light emitted from the light guide 11 is emitted from the tip portion 10T of the scope toward the subject (observation target) via the light distribution lens 21. A diaphragm 46 is provided between the lamp 48 and the light guide 11, and the amount of illumination light is adjusted by opening and closing the diaphragm 46.

The illumination light reflected on the subject is imaged by the objective lens 13 provided on the tip portion 10T of the scope, and the subject image is formed on the light receiving surface of the image sensor 12. The image sensor 12 composed of CMOS, CCD, or the like is driven by a drive circuit 17, and a pixel signal for one field or one frame is transmitted from the image sensor 12 at a predetermined field / frame time interval (for example, 1/60 second or 1/30). Reads at (second intervals). A color filter array (not shown) in which color filters such as Cy, Ye, G, Mg, R, G, and B are arranged in a matrix is arranged on the light receiving surface of the image sensor 12.

A series of pixel signals read from the image sensor 12 are input to the initial circuit 15 via the amplifier 14 and digitized. Then, in the image signal processing circuit 36 of the processor 30, image signal processing such as white balance processing and gamma correction processing is performed on the digital pixel signal. As a result, R, G, and B image signals are generated.

The R, G, and B image signals are temporarily stored in the image memory 34 and then sent to the subsequent image signal processing circuit 37. In the subsequent image signal processing circuit 37, contour enhancement processing, superimpose processing, and the like are applied to the image signal. By outputting the image signal as a video signal to the monitor 60, the observed image is displayed on the monitor 60 in real time.

The system control circuit 40 including the CPU, ROM, and the like outputs a control signal to the timing generator 38, the subsequent image signal processing circuit 37, and the like, and controls the operation of the processor 30 while the processor 30 is in the power ON state. The operation control program is stored in the ROM in advance.

When the videoscope 10 is connected to the processor 30, the system control circuit 40 communicates with the scope controller 19 that controls the operation of the videoscope 10, and the scope characteristics (resolution, scope type, etc.) stored in the non-volatile memory 18. ) Is saved in RAM49 or the like.

The timing generator 38 of the processor 30 outputs a clock pulse signal to each circuit of the processor 30 such as the image signal processing circuit 36, and controls and adjusts the input / output timing of each circuit. On the other hand, the timing generator 22 of the videoscope 10 outputs a clock pulse signal to each circuit in the videoscope 10 such as the drive circuit 17. When the freeze button 23 provided on the videoscope 10 is operated, a still image is recorded and the captured still image is displayed on the monitor 60.

In the processor 30, automatic dimming processing is performed so that the brightness of the displayed subject image is maintained at an appropriate brightness. The system control circuit 40 detects the brightness level of the read pixel signal and controls the motor driver 42 based on the difference from the reference brightness value. In response to this, the aperture 46 is opened and closed by the motor 44.

The front panel 50 of the processor 30 is related to adjustment and editing of an observed image, such as a brightness adjustment button for adjusting a brightness level to be referred to during automatic dimming processing and an enhance button (not shown) for emphasizing the image outline. Buttons are provided and the operator operates them as needed.

Further, the operator can adjust the parameters used when executing other image processing and processing related to the endoscopic work by using the input operation unit such as the keyboard 70 and the mouse 80. Yes, the parameter values are set according to the work environment based on the operation signal sent to the system control circuit 40 via the I / F circuit 39. At this time, the operator can collectively set and change some parameters, and the parameter values of the batch-settable parameter group (hereinafter referred to as custom parameters) are collectively changed by the operator's editing work.

In the present embodiment, a series of parameters including custom parameters are layered, and a layer composed of a group of parameters prepared in advance that cannot be edited (hereinafter referred to as a fixed parameter layer) and a layer composed of a group of parameters editable by an operator. It is composed of (hereinafter, an intermediate parameter layer) and a layer (hereinafter, referred to as an execution parameter layer) composed of an operator-editable parameter group in which the parameters contained in these two layers are combined. Then, by editing the intermediate parameter layer, it is possible to appropriately set parameters suitable for the patient, device, and work environment.

Hereinafter, the hierarchical parameters and the parameter setting process by the editing work will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hierarchical structure of parameters.

The series of parameters is composed of three layers (hereinafter, also referred to as layer 1, layer 2, and layer 3, respectively) of the fixed parameter layer M1, the intermediate parameter layer M2, and the execution parameter layer M3, and the fixed parameter layer M1 is edited. While the fixed value is not possible, the parameters included in the intermediate parameter layer M2 and the execution parameter layer M3 can be edited by the operator. An intermediate parameter layer M2 is provided between the fixed parameter layer M1 on the device side and the execution parameter layer M3 on the operator side.

The fixed parameter layer M1 includes all a series of parameters (fixed parameters) prepared in advance for the endoscopic work, and is stored in the non-volatile memory 41. For example, a parameter indicating the brightness level of the subject image, a parameter indicating ON / OFF of the enhancement, a parameter indicating the image size in the freeze image display, a parameter indicating the type of scope, and the like are stored in the memory 41.

On the other hand, the parameter belonging to the intermediate parameter layer M2 (intermediate parameter) is composed of a part of a series of parameters belonging to the fixed parameter layer M1. The parameters belonging to the intermediate parameter layer M2 can be edited by the operator, and the parameter values can be set and changed.

Further, the intermediate parameter layer M2 includes a custom parameter that combines the above-mentioned plurality of parameters. The operator can collectively set the values of the custom parameters, and the values of the parameters that make up the custom parameters are changed according to the parameter value setting changes of the custom parameters.

For example, by setting one parameter value of a custom parameter that combines enhancement and brightness level, the operator can set each parameter for the image quality of the observed image at once without setting each parameter separately. Become. Further, for such custom parameters, different parameter values are set for each type of videoscope and patient (affected part). This is because it is necessary to adjust the brightness level of the observed image, the display image size, and the like according to the optical characteristics of the videoscope, the image sensor, the shooting condition of the part to be observed, and the like.

In addition to being able to change the parameter value for the parameter belonging to the intermediate parameter layer M2 or the custom parameter, the operator can perform editing work other than changing the parameter value, such as selecting, adding, and deleting the parameters that make up the custom parameter block. Is also possible. For example, it is possible to add the size of the captured image displayed when the still image is recorded by the freeze operation to the above-mentioned custom parameters.

The parameters (execution parameters) belonging to the execution parameter layer M3 are composed of a group of parameters in which parameter values that are finally reflected in the processing (image processing, etc.) related to the endoscopic work are set, and are fixed parameters. Both the layer M1 and the parameters belonging to the intermediate parameter layer M2 (including custom parameters) are included. Therefore, the operator can edit the parameters of both the fixed parameter layer M1 and the intermediate parameter layer M2.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the parameter setting process associated with the editing work of the operator. The process is started at the start of the editing work by the operator.

The parameter of the intermediate parameter layer M2 is read from the memory 41 by the operator, and character information related to the parameter is displayed on the monitor 60 or the like (S101). Then, when the parameter value is set or changed for a predetermined parameter by the input operation of the operator, or the parameter value of the parameter block is set or changed, the parameter setting process corresponding to the setting or change is executed, and the intermediate parameter layer M2 is subjected to. The parameters to which they belong are stored in the memory 41, the RAM 49, or the external memory device 90 (S102, S103).

In step S104, it is determined whether or not the parameters (including custom parameters) of the intermediate parameter layer M2 whose settings have been changed by the editing work are reflected in the execution parameter layer M3. Specifically, after displaying character information or the like indicating whether or not the edited content is reflected on the monitor 60, the determination is made based on the input operation of the operator. If it is not reflected, the execution parameter layer M3 stored in the memory 41 is used as it is.

On the other hand, when the parameters of the intermediate parameter layer M2 are reflected in the execution parameter layer M3, the parameters of the execution parameter layer M3 stored in the memory 41 are read out, and the parameters of the intermediate parameter layer M2 stored in the memory 41 are used as the execution parameter layer. Add to M3 (S105, S106). The parameters of the execution parameter layer M3 whose settings have been changed are stored in a memory such as a RAM 49, whereby the parameters are used in processing related to endoscopic work such as image processing (S107).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the series of parameters used for the processing executed by the endoscope device is composed of the fixed parameter layer M1, the intermediate parameter layer M2, and the execution parameter layer M3, and is edited by the operator. When the parameters belonging to the intermediate parameter layer M2 are set according to the work, the parameters of the set intermediate parameter layer M2 are incorporated into the execution parameter layer M3. Then, the processing related to the endoscopic work is executed based on the parameters belonging to the execution parameter layer M3 whose settings have been changed.

By having a three-layer structure that incorporates a parameter hierarchy dedicated to operator editing as an intermediate layer, the operator only has to edit the intermediate parameter layer M2, which has a small number of types and numbers, and the parameters suitable for the work environment are efficient. It can be set well.

Further, by selecting whether or not to actually reflect the parameters of the edited intermediate parameter layer M2, it is possible to sufficiently examine whether or not the parameters are suitable for the usage environment. Further, by saving the edited parameter of the intermediate parameter layer M2, the operator can use it when he / she wants to reflect the edited parameter in the subsequent endoscopic work. It should be noted that the parameters may be simply grouped without being layered.

Next, the electronic endoscope device according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8. In the second embodiment, the intermediate parameter layer is classified into a plurality of layers according to the mode, and is executed according to the mode selection of the operator. The other configurations are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a hierarchy of parameters in the second embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a parameter group according to the mode of the intermediate parameter layer.

As shown in FIG. 4, the intermediate parameter layer M2 is composed of three types of intermediate parameter layers M2A, M2B, and M2C. The parameter group constituting these layers can be freely set and changed by the user, and each intermediate parameter layer is specified as a mode.

Specifically, the mode of the intermediate parameter layer M2A (hereinafter referred to as mode A) indicates an intermediate parameter layer to which a parameter group set according to a doctor's preference belongs. The mode of the intermediate parameter layer M2B (hereinafter referred to as mode B) indicates an intermediate parameter layer composed of a parameter group including patient information. The mode of the intermediate parameter layer M2C (hereinafter referred to as mode C) is a custom parameter (hereinafter referred to as ISCAN parameter) in which a plurality of parameter values are uniquely defined collectively for image processing such as scope characteristics, enhancement, and luminance correction. Indicates an intermediate parameter layer containing.

FIG. 5 shows some of the parameters set in the fixed parameter layer M1, the intermediate parameter layer M2, and the execution parameter layer M3. Each parameter is composed of an ID that specifies the mode, an index that specifies the function, and a status (content) of the function that is uniquely defined by the index.

For example, in the mode A in which the setting of the doctor is taken into consideration, a parameter of noise reduction performed in the processor 30, an enhancement parameter related to image contour enhancement, a brightness level correction parameter (not shown), and the like are included. On the other hand, in mode B based on the patient, parameters of patient information (personal name, target affected area, etc.) are included, and in mode C including ISCAN parameters, ISCAN parameters are included.

Further, the parameters of the scope information include parameters of the gain value and the aperture value due to the scope characteristics (image sensor size, optical characteristics). In addition, parameters such as user name and system installation value (not shown) are also included.

When the processor is turned on, the mode selected at the previous startup is applied and reflected in the parameters of the execution operator layer. In addition, the operator can select either mode, that is, the intermediate parameter layer in the editing work.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the parameter setting process according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a mode setting screen displayed on the monitor. When the operator performs an operation for mode selection, the process is started.

In step S201, the data of the plurality of selectable intermediate parameter layers M2A, M2B, and M2C are read from the memory 41, and a screen for selecting a plurality of modes is displayed. The mode selected during the last boot, that is, the mode currently selected, is displayed to distinguish it from other modes. FIG. 7 shows that mode A is currently selected.

When any of mode A, mode B, and mode C is selected by the operator, the selected intermediate parameter layer is temporarily stored in the RAM 49 or the like (S202 to S205). When the execution parameter layer M3 is read from the memory 41, a parameter group in which the selected intermediate parameter layer and the execution parameter layer M3 are combined is set as the execution parameter layer M3 and stored in a memory such as RAM 49 (S205 to S207). ). As a result, the execution parameter layer M3 is set according to the newly selected mode, and is reflected in the endoscopic work.

Although FIG. 7 shows a configuration in which one mode is selected from the three modes A, B, and C, the operator can also create a new mode. For example, different modes can be set depending on the observation site, such as modes for otolaryngology and digestive organs. In this case, the operator may select and set an arbitrary parameter from the parameter group included in the mode.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a mode registration screen. By checking the check box, the operator can select the parameters included in the newly created mode D. This allows the operator to create intermediate parameter layers for various modes. It is also possible to delete or add some of the parameters included in the mode once created.

As described above, according to the second embodiment, the intermediate parameter layer is composed of a plurality of types of intermediate parameters corresponding to the plurality of modes, and each parameter is configured with a parameter group corresponding to the mode. Then, the operator can select a mode (intermediate parameter layer M2) suitable for the working environment. In addition, the operator can edit the parameters of the plurality of modes (intermediate parameter layer M2) at any time. Furthermore, various modes can be created, saved, and read as needed.

Next, the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13. In the third embodiment, data is updated between different endoscopic systems using the parameters of the intermediate parameter layer stored in the external memory.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the parameter recording process according to the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a parameter recording screen.

When the operator wants to use the parameter values related to image processing etc. set in the endoscopy system currently in use in other endoscopy systems, the data of the intermediate parameter layer corresponding to the specific mode is externally used. It can be recorded in memory.

When the recording process is started, the mode selection screen is displayed (S301). When any mode is selected by the operator, the parameters belonging to the intermediate parameter layer of the selected mode are recorded as data in the memory device 90 connected wirelessly or by wire (S302, S303). FIG. 10 shows that mode A is currently selected among the three modes A, B, and C. Then, when trying to record the parameters of the intermediate parameter layer corresponding to the mode A in the memory device 90 which is an external memory, the password 1 peculiar to the processor is input, and the password 2 for the stored data is arbitrarily input. , It becomes possible to record. In the intermediate parameter layer of the selected mode, the data of password 2 is recorded incidentally. A memory device such as USB may be applied.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the parameter setting process according to the third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a parameter hierarchy between systems. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a reading screen of intermediate parameters according to the mode.

As shown in FIG. 12, here, the layers of the fixed parameter layer, the intermediate parameter layer, and the execution parameter layer are set between the systems A to C of the endoscope device, and are fixed between the endoscope systems A to C. The contents and numbers of the parameter layers do not exactly match. For example, the luminance correction parameter is set only in the systems B and C, and the ISCAN parameter is set only in the system C.

On the other hand, the data of the intermediate parameter layer corresponding to the mode (hereinafter referred to as mode E) stored in the memory device 90 is composed of enhancement, noise reduction, and user information, and is adjusted to the preference of an operator such as a doctor. It consists of a set parameter group. Here, it is assumed that the parameter data of the mode E is read from the endoscope device of the system B and stored in the memory device 90.

The memory device 90 is connected to the endoscope device of the system A, and the parameter data of a specific mode (here, mode E) stored in the memory device 90 is selected and read, and the parameters are fixed. It is reflected in the parameter layer and saved (S401 to S406). When reading the parameter data from the memory device 90, as shown in FIG. 13, the password 2 saved in the memory device 90 and the password 3 of the corresponding system (here, system A) are input.

Index and Status in each parameter have common specifications between systems, and the contents of parameters are specified by Index and Status even if the systems are different. In the system A of the endoscope device, the parameters corresponding to the mode E are updated (ID is changed from 00 to 05). In system A, since all three parameters included in mode E are included, all three parameters are updated. If the mode E is reflected in the endoscope device of the system C, the parameter values are updated for the parameters other than the noise reduction parameters not included in the system C.

In this way, the parameter contents can be updated and rewritten according to the mode between the systems, so that the necessary parameters can be shared even in different medical sites. For example, when a doctor who normally uses the endoscope device of the system B performs an examination, treatment, etc. at another hospital facility equipped with the endoscope device of the system A, the data of the intermediate parameter layer of the mode E is used. It can be transferred from the system B to the memory device 90, and the parameter data can be reflected in the fixed parameter layer in the system A. In this case, the doctor can perform the work while looking at the observation image based on the enhancement parameter and the noise reduction parameter set according to his / her preference.

On the other hand, the system A and the system A'of the endoscope device shown in FIG. 12 have the same observation target part and are the same series of systems, and only the version is different (the system A'is the latest version). When the execution parameter layer of system A'is updated based on the parameter data of the intermediate parameter layer of the mode read from system A (hereinafter, mode F), the enhancement parameter, the user information parameter, and the scope information parameter are updated. Will be done.

In system A and system A', the same type of videoscope is connected because the observation target part is common. By updating the parameters of the system A'based on the mode F, image processing based on the scope information set in the system A is performed even in the latest system A'.

As described above, according to the third embodiment, in the predetermined endoscope system, the parameter data of the intermediate parameter layer corresponding to the specific mode is stored in the memory device 90. Then, the parameter data stored in the memory device 90 in different endoscopic systems is read out and reflected in the execution parameter layer in the system.

10 Videoscope 30 Processor 40 System control circuit (parameter setting unit)
41 memory 90 memory device (external memory)
M1 fixed parameter layer (layer 1)
M2 intermediate parameter layer (layer 2)
M3 execution parameter layer (layer 3)

Claims (9)

A memory that can store parameters related to the operation processing of the endoscope device, and
It is provided with a parameter setting unit that sets parameters according to the input operation by the operator and stores them in the memory.
The memory contains a series of non-editable fixed parameters, a series of execution parameters reflected in the operation processing, and a series of editable intermediate parameters composed of a part of parameters belonging to the series of fixed parameters. Therefore, a series of intermediate parameters composed of a plurality of types of parameter groups corresponding to a plurality of modes are stored.
Each of the series of intermediate parameters is stored in association with the mode information that specifies the mode to which it belongs and the function information that specifies the function.
The parameter setting unit is characterized in that an intermediate parameter composed of a parameter group corresponding to a predetermined mode is set according to an input operation by an operator, and the set intermediate parameter is reflected in a series of execution parameters. Endoscopic device. The endoscope device according to claim 1, wherein the parameter setting unit sets and changes the parameters included in the selected mode in response to an input operation by the operator. The endoscope device according to claim 1, wherein the parameter setting unit newly sets a mode composed of at least one parameter selected by the input operation in response to an input operation by the operator. The endoscope device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the parameter setting unit stores an intermediate parameter corresponding to the selected mode in an external memory. The endoscope device according to claim 4, wherein the parameter setting unit updates the parameters according to the parameters included in the intermediate parameters read from the external memory among a series of fixed parameters. Any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the plurality of modes include at least one of a mode based on patient information, a mode based on image quality preference for an observed image of an operator, and a mode based on an observation target site. The endoscopic device described in. Each of the plurality of intermediate parameters includes at least one of a parameter related to processor image processing, a custom parameter that uniquely determines the value of the plurality of parameters related to processor image processing, a parameter related to scope characteristics, and a parameter related to a patient. The endoscopic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that. When the parameter setting unit sets a series of fixed parameters, a series of intermediate parameters, and a series of execution parameters stored in the memory as lower on the device side and higher on the user side, the series of fixed parameters is lower. The endoscope device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the series of execution parameters are layered in this order so that the execution parameters are higher . A memory that can store parameters related to the operation processing of the endoscope device, and
It is provided with a parameter setting unit that sets parameters according to the input operation by the operator and stores them in the memory.
The parameter setting unit reflects the non-editable series of fixed parameters stored in the memory, the editable series of intermediate parameters composed of a part of the parameters belonging to the series of fixed parameters, and the operation processing. The series of execution parameters to be executed is layered in this order so that the series of fixed parameters is lower and the series of execution parameters is higher when the device side is lower and the user side is higher .
An endoscope device, wherein the parameter setting unit sets an intermediate parameter according to an input operation by an operator, and adds or incorporates the set intermediate parameter into a series of execution parameters.

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