JP7298742B2 - radiography system and console - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to radiography systems and consoles .

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various techniques have been proposed for preventing erroneous imaging in medical facilities capable of performing both still image imaging and moving image imaging of a subject using radiation.
For example, in Patent Document 1, based on the ID information of the portable FPD transmitted from the bucky device, the FPD type is determined whether the FPD attached to the bucky device is compatible with moving image shooting, and the FPD type and the photographing order information to judge whether or not the photographing is possible, and to display the result.

JP 2012-110451 A

By the way, in a medical facility where both still image shooting and moving image shooting can be performed, it is necessary for the photographer to recognize the type of shooting to be performed from now on, whether it is still image shooting or moving image shooting. . Conventionally, the photographer confirms the type of imaging based on character information written on the screen of a console, operator console, or the like. However, it is not easy for the photographer to read and confirm the characters one by one because he/she is watching the patient carefully just before the photographing. If the imaging type is misidentified and the imaging is performed, the imaging will be repeated, and the patient will be exposed to radiation unnecessarily.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to prevent erroneous photography in a medical facility capable of both still image photography and moving image photography.

In order to solve the above problems, the radiography system of the present invention includes :
A radiography system comprising: a radiation detector that detects radiation emitted by a radiation source and generates image data; and a console that can communicate with the radiation detector,
an imaging selection button for selecting one imaging from a plurality of imagings included in the examination;
a notifying means for displaying the shooting selection buttons in different colors and notifying whether the shooting corresponding to the shooting selection buttons is still image shooting or video shooting with the different colors ;
The irradiation conditions of the radiation source are set according to whether the imaging selected by the imaging selection button is still image imaging or moving image imaging.

The console of the present invention is
A console communicable with a radiation detector that detects radiation emitted by a radiation source and generates image data,
an imaging selection button for selecting one imaging from a plurality of imagings included in the examination;
a notifying means for displaying the shooting selection buttons in different colors and notifying whether the shooting corresponding to the shooting selection buttons is still image shooting or video shooting with the different colors ;
Different irradiation conditions are transmitted to the control terminal of the radiation source depending on whether the imaging selected by the imaging selection button is still image imaging or moving image imaging.

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent erroneous photography in a medical facility capable of both still image photography and moving image photography.

1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a radiation imaging system according to a first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing details of a radiation source; It is a figure which shows the principal part structural example of the console for imaging|photography. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between pressing of an exposure switch and irradiation of radiation; 4 is a diagram showing the flow of examination execution processing A executed by the radiation imaging system in the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the flow of examination execution processing A executed by the radiation imaging system in the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the flow of examination execution processing A executed by the radiation imaging system in the first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a test list screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a test|inspection screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a radiographic imaging system according to a second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of examination execution processing B executed by the radiography system in the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of examination execution processing B executed by the radiography system in the second embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the flow of examination execution processing B executed by the radiography system in the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of an imaging|photography type selection screen.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a radiation imaging system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the examples illustrated below.

<First embodiment>
(Configuration of radiation imaging system)
First, the configuration of a radiation imaging system 100 according to this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration example of a radiation imaging system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a case where the radiation imaging system 100 is built in the imaging room Rm.
The radiation imaging system 100 is a system that irradiates radiation on a part of a human body to be diagnosed as a subject and performs still image imaging or moving image imaging. In the present embodiment, still image photography means acquisition of one image of a subject in response to one photography operation (pressing of the exposure switch 62a). Video shooting is a type of shooting that is paired with still image shooting. There are no restrictions on the real-time nature of image display or shooting time. Moving image photography includes dynamic photography and tomosynthesis photography.

The imaging room Rm is equipped with, for example, a bucky device 1 for upright imaging, a bucky device 2 for supine imaging, a radiation source 3 , an imaging console 5 , and an operator console 6 . The radiography room Rm is provided with a front room Ra and a radiography execution room Rb, and the radiography console 5 and the operation console 6 are provided in the front room Ra, thereby preventing radiographers such as radiographers from being exposed to radiation. there is

Each device in the imaging room Rm will be described below.
The bucky device 1 is a device for holding an FPD (Flat Panel Detector) 9 and performing imaging in an upright position. The bucky device 1 has a holding portion 12a for holding the FPD 9 and a connector 12b for connecting a connector of the FPD 9 attached to the holding portion 12a. The connector 12b transmits and receives data to and from the FPD 9 attached to the holding portion 12a and supplies power to the FPD 9 . The bucky device 1 also includes an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device such as the imaging console 5 via a communication cable, a foot switch for moving the holder 12a vertically or horizontally, and the like. Further, the bucky device 1 is provided with a display unit 13 for displaying information (patient information of a patient to be photographed, a region to be photographed, etc.) regarding imaging to be performed next.

The bucky device 2 is a device for holding the FPD 9 and performing imaging in the supine position. The bucky device 2 has a holding portion 22a for holding the FPD 9 and a connector 22b for connecting a connector of the FPD 9 attached to the holding portion 22a. The connector 22b transmits and receives data to and from the FPD 9 attached to the holding portion 22a and supplies power to the FPD 9 . The bucky device 2 also includes an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from an external device such as the imaging console 5 via a communication cable, and a subject table 26 for placing a subject. Further, the bucky device 2 is provided with a display unit 23 for displaying information (patient information of a patient to be photographed, a region to be photographed, etc.) regarding imaging to be performed next.

The radiation source 3 is suspended, for example, from the ceiling of the imaging room Rm, and is adjusted to a predetermined position and orientation by a drive mechanism (not shown) during imaging based on instructions from the imaging console 5. ing. By changing the irradiation direction of radiation, it is possible to irradiate radiation (X-rays) to the FPD 9 attached to the bucky device 1 for the standing position or the bucky device 2 for the lying position. . In addition, the radiation source 3 emits radiation according to a radiation irradiation instruction from the console 6, and performs still image shooting or moving image shooting.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the radiation source 3 has a display unit 31 for displaying information about the next imaging (patient information of the subject, imaging region, imaging direction, etc.). are provided. Here, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing details of the radiation source 3. As shown in FIG.

The imaging console 5 is a device that controls imaging by controlling each unit (device) that configures the radiation imaging system 100 . The imaging console 5 is connected to a HIS/RIS (Hospital Information System/Radiology Information System) 7, a server device 10, etc. via a communication network N such as a LAN (Local Area Network). Based on the obtained examination order information, each unit constituting the radiation imaging system 100 is controlled to perform imaging.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of a main part of the imaging console 5. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the imaging console 5 includes a control unit 51, a storage unit 52, an operation unit 53, a display unit 54, a communication I/F 55, a network communication unit 56, a sound output unit 57, a vibration generation unit 58, and the like. Each part is connected by a bus 59 .

The control unit 51 is composed of a CPU, a RAM, and the like. The CPU of the control unit 51 reads various programs such as a system program and a processing program stored in the storage unit 52, develops them in the RAM, and executes various processes according to the developed programs.
For example, the control unit 51 makes an inquiry to the HIS/RIS 7 via the network communication unit 56 at predetermined time intervals, and acquires inspection order information newly registered in the HIS/RIS 7 .
Further, for example, the control unit 51 executes processing on the imaging console 5 side of the examination execution processing A shown in FIGS. let me take a picture.

The storage unit 52 is composed of, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a semiconductor non-volatile memory, or the like.
Various programs and data are stored in the storage unit 52 . For example, the storage unit 52 stores a program or the like for executing processing on the imaging console 5 side of the examination execution processing A shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C.

The storage unit 52 also stores imaging conditions (radiation irradiation conditions and image reading conditions) in association with combinations of imaging types and imaging regions. Radiation irradiation conditions include, for example, X-ray tube current value, X-ray tube voltage value, filter type, SID (Source to Image-receptor Distance), pulse rate, pulse width, and pulse interval during moving image capturing. The image reading conditions include, for example, pixel size, image size (matrix size), frame rate during video shooting, frame interval, and the like. The frame rate matches the pulse rate.

Further, the storage unit 52 stores inspection order information transmitted from the HIS/RIS 7 at predetermined time intervals. The examination order information includes, for example, examination identification information (examination ID, etc.), examination date, patient information such as the name of the subject patient, and information on each imaging performed in the examination (imaging ID, imaging region, imaging direction, body position, etc.). (standing position, lying position), type of still image shooting or moving image shooting, etc.).

The operation unit 53 includes a keyboard having character input keys, numeric input keys, various function keys, etc., and a pointing device such as a mouse. are output to the control unit 51 as input signals.

The display unit 54 includes a monitor such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and displays various screens according to display signal instructions input from the control unit 51 .
A pressure-sensitive (resistive film pressure) touch panel (not shown) in which transparent electrodes are arranged in a grid pattern is formed on the screen of the display unit 54, and the display unit 54 and the operation unit 53 are integrally configured. It may be a touch screen. In this case, the touch panel is configured to detect the XY coordinates of the power point pressed with a finger, touch pen, or the like as a voltage value, and to output the detected position signal to the control unit 51 as an operation signal. Note that the display unit 54 may have a higher definition than a monitor used in a general PC (Personal Computer).

The communication I/F 55 is an interface for connecting to each of the bucky device 1, the bucky device 2, and the operator console 6 and performing data transmission/reception.

The network communication unit 56 is configured by a network interface or the like, and transmits and receives data to and from an external device connected to the communication network N via a switching hub.

The sound output unit 57 includes a speaker or the like, and outputs sound (voice) according to control from the control unit 51 .
The vibration generator 58 generates and outputs vibration under the control of the controller 51 .

The console 6 is a terminal for controlling radiation irradiation of the radiation source 3, which includes a control unit 61, an operation unit 62 including an exposure switch 62a, a display unit 63, a communication I/F (not shown), and the like. . The operator console 6, for example, transmits a position adjustment instruction signal from the imaging console 5 to the radiation source 3, displays radiation irradiation conditions transmitted from the imaging console 5 on the display unit 63, Radiation irradiation conditions are adjusted according to the body thickness of the subject by the operator's operation, and a start instruction signal or radiation irradiation instruction signal is transmitted to the radiation source 3 in response to pressing of the exposure switch 62a.

Here, the exposure switch 62a is a two-step switch, as shown in FIG. When the switch is pressed (Exp ON), a radiation irradiation instruction signal to the radiation source 3 is input (Xray ON) after the delay time Td has elapsed. Also, the exposure switch 62a is equipped with an LED (light emitting diode) or the like so that the display color can be changed. Further, the exposure switch 62a is equipped with a sound output unit and a vibration generation unit (not shown), and outputs sound and vibration in response to depression of the first stage switch and the second stage switch. . Details will be described later.

The HIS/RIS 7 generates inspection order information according to the registration operation by the operator. The examination order information includes, for example, patient information such as the name, sex, age, height, and weight of the subject patient, and information on each imaging performed in the examination (imaging ID, imaging site, imaging direction, body position (standing, lying, etc.). type), type of still image shooting or moving image shooting, etc.). Note that the inspection order information is not limited to what is exemplified here, and may include information other than this, or may be part of the information exemplified above.

The diagnostic console 8 is a computer device that acquires medical images from the server device 10, displays the acquired images, and is used by a doctor for interpretation and diagnosis.

The FPD 9 is a radiation detector including a control section, detection section, storage section, connector, battery, and the like.
The detection unit of the FPD 9 has, for example, a glass substrate or the like, and detects the radiation emitted from the radiation source 3 at a predetermined position on the substrate and at least transmitted through the subject according to its intensity, and detects the detected radiation. A plurality of detection elements that convert and store electrical signals are arranged two-dimensionally. The detection element is composed of a semiconductor image sensor such as a photodiode. Each detection element is connected to a switching unit such as a TFT (Thin Film Transistor), for example, and the switching unit controls storage and readout of electric signals.

The control unit of the FPD 9 controls the switching unit of the detection unit based on the image reading conditions input from the imaging console 5 via the bucky device 1 or 2, and accumulates in each radiation detection element (hereinafter, detection element) The image data is generated by switching the reading of the electric signals received and reading the electric signals accumulated in the detection unit. Then, the control unit outputs the generated image data to the imaging console 5 via the connector and the bucky device 1 or 2 .
The connector of the FPD 9 is connected to the connector of the bucky devices 1 and 2 to transmit and receive data to and from the bucky device 1 or 2 . Also, the connector of the FPD 9 supplies power supplied from the connector of the bucky device 1 or 2 to each functional unit. In addition, it is good also as a structure which charges a battery.

The server device 10 includes a database that stores medical image data transmitted from the imaging console 5 in association with examination order information. The server device 10 also reads out medical images from the database and transmits them to the diagnostic console 8 in response to a request.

(shooting operation)
Next, the flow of examination execution in the radiation imaging system 100 will be described.
5A to 5C show the flow of examination execution processing A executed in the radiation imaging system 100. FIG. In the examination execution process A, the display unit 54 of the imaging console 5, the sound output unit 57, the vibration generation unit 58, the display unit 13 of the bucky device 1, the display unit 23 of the bucky device 2, the display unit 31 of the radiation source 3, the operation The exposure switch 62a of the table 6 allows intuitive visual, auditory and/or tactile sensing of the type of imaging, whether the imaging to be performed in the examination is still image imaging or moving image imaging, without reading character information. It functions as an informing means for informing in an identifiable manner.

First, based on the examination order information stored in the storage unit 52, the control unit 51 of the imaging console 5 determines whether or not each ordered examination includes video imaging. The inspection list screen 541 is displayed on the display unit 54. The inspection list screen 541 displays the inspection order information of the inspection in a color different from that of the inspection order information of the inspection that does not include moving image shooting (step S1).

FIG. 6 shows an example of the inspection list screen 541. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the inspection list screen 541 includes an inspection list display column 541a for displaying a list of inspection order information, an inspection information display column 541b for displaying inspection order information selected by the operation unit 53, and an inspection start indication. An inspection start button 541c and the like for instructing are provided. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, among the inspection order information displayed in the inspection list display field 541a, the background of the line of the inspection order information for the inspection including the moving image shooting is the inspection not including the moving image shooting. It is displayed with a different background color than the row of inspection order information. Alternatively, the characters themselves of the inspection order information may be color-coded. As a result, the operator can intuitively recognize the inspection including the moving image shooting without reading the characters before the inspection starts.
In the following description, when the examination order information and information on each imaging are displayed in a color corresponding to the imaging type, the information itself (for example, text color) is displayed in a color corresponding to the imaging type. and the background color of the row of the information may be displayed in a color corresponding to the shooting type.

The control unit 51 waits until the inspection order information of the next inspection is selected from the inspection list screen 541 by the operation unit 53 and the inspection start button 541c is pressed (step S2; NO, step S3; NO). .
When inspection order information is selected from the inspection list screen 541 by the operation unit 53 (step S2; YES) and the inspection start button 541c is pressed (step S3; YES), the control unit 51 displays the inspection order for the started inspection. Based on the information, it is determined whether or not the examination that has been started includes moving image shooting (step S4).

When it is determined that the examination that has been started includes video shooting (step S4; YES), the control unit 51 outputs a predetermined sound indicating that video shooting is included from the sound output unit 57 (step S5), and step S6. transition to Here, the predetermined sound is, for example, a predetermined buzzer sound, a voice such as "moving image shooting", a predetermined sound effect, or the like. In this way, if the examination includes moving image shooting at the timing of the start of the examination, the operator is informed intuitively that the started examination includes moving image shooting by notifying that effect by sound. be able to.
If it is determined that the started examination does not include video shooting (step S4; NO), the control unit 51 proceeds to step S6.

In step S6, the control unit 51 displays the information about each imaging included in the examination being performed in a color corresponding to the imaging type of the imaging, or displays the information about each imaging with an icon corresponding to each imaging type. is displayed on the display unit 54 (step S6).
FIG. 7 shows an example of the inspection screen 542. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, an examination screen 542 displays imaging selection buttons 542a each displaying information (for example, imaging site, body position, imaging direction, etc.) relating to each imaging included in the examination being performed. there is Each of the shooting selection buttons 542a is displayed in a different color (character color or background color) or screen design (eg, icon) depending on the type of shooting, whether the corresponding shooting is still image shooting or video shooting. there is When the shooting selection button 542a is selected by the operation unit 53, the selected shooting is recognized as the next shooting. In this manner, by displaying different colors and icons on the shooting selection buttons 542a corresponding to each shooting, depending on whether each shooting included in the examination under examination is still image shooting or moving image shooting, the operator can , it is possible to intuitively recognize whether the selected shooting is still image shooting or moving image shooting without reading characters.

Next, the control unit 51 waits until any one of the shooting selection buttons 542a is pressed by the operation unit 53 (step S7).
When one of the imaging selection buttons 542a is pressed by the operation unit 53 (that is, imaging to be performed next is selected) (step S7; YES), the control unit 51 controls the radiation source 3 and the selected imaging. Information related to the selected imaging (patient information, imaging type, imaging region, imaging direction, etc.) and its display control signal are transmitted to the bucky device 1 or 2 corresponding to the postural information of (next imaging) (step S8) .

In the radiation source 3 and the bucky device 1 or 2, when the information on the next imaging and its display control signal are received from the imaging console 5, the information on the next imaging is displayed on the display section (display section 31, display section 13 or 23). ), and the color and/or screen design corresponding to the next imaging type is displayed on the display unit (display unit 31, display unit 13 or 23) (steps S9 and S10).

Further, the control unit 51 transmits a position adjustment signal corresponding to the body position information of the selected imaging (next imaging) to the radiation source 3 (step S11). The radiation source 3 performs position adjustment based on the position adjustment signal (step S12).

In addition, the control unit 51 transmits image reading conditions according to the imaging region and imaging type to the FPD 9 via the bucky device according to the position information of the selected imaging (next imaging) to prepare for imaging such as resetting. (Step S13), and transmits to the operator console 6 the type of radiography and radiation irradiation conditions corresponding to the region to be radiographed and the type of radiography (Step S14).

In the operation console 6, when receiving the irradiation conditions from the imaging console 5, the control unit 61 displays the irradiation conditions on the display unit 63, and selects the color and/or screen design according to the imaging type of the next imaging. It is displayed on the display unit 63 (step S15). In addition, the control unit 61 adjusts radiation irradiation conditions according to input from the operation unit 62 and sets them in the radiation source 3 .

When the operator selects the imaging to be performed next from the examination screen 542 of the imaging console 5 in the front room Ra, the operator moves to the imaging execution room Rb, positions the patient, adjusts the position and orientation of the radiation source 3, Provide shooting guidance, etc. At this time, the display unit 13 or 23 of the bucky device 1 or 2 in the imaging execution room Rb and the display unit 31 of the radiation source 3 display colors and screen designs corresponding to the imaging type of the next imaging. Therefore, the photographer can intuitively recognize and confirm whether the next photographing is still image photographing or moving image photographing without reading characters in the photographing execution room Rb. As a result, it is possible to prevent omission of confirmation of the imaging type, and it is possible to provide the patient with appropriate imaging guidance according to the imaging type. For example, in the case of still image shooting, instruction such as "Please hold your breath according to the signal", and in the case of video shooting, instruction such as "I will shoot for XX seconds. Please breathe comfortably" can be given. When preparations for photographing are completed, the photographer presses the exposure switch 62a of the console 6. FIG.

The operation console 6 waits for the depression of the first stage switch of the exposure switch 62a. Send (step S17). The radiation source 3 prepares for imaging by, for example, rotating the rotating anode (step S18). Further, the control unit 61 causes the exposure switch 62a to display in a color corresponding to the imaging type of the next imaging, and causes the exposure switch 62a to output sound and vibration corresponding to the imaging type of the next imaging (step S19). ). For example, to the exposure switch 62a, a sound indicating that the first stage switch has been pressed is output with a frequency corresponding to the imaging type of the next imaging. In addition, vibration is output only when the shooting type of the next shooting is moving image shooting.

Next, the pressing of the second-stage switch of the exposure switch 62a is waited for, and when the second-stage switch of the exposure switch 62a is pressed (step S20; YES), the control unit 61 determines that the imaging type of the next imaging is It is determined whether or not it is moving image shooting, and if it is determined that the next shooting is action shooting (step S21), a sound is output to the sound output section of the exposure switch 62a to inform the photographer of that effect. (step S22). Also, the exposure switch 62a waits for the delay time Td corresponding to the type of imaging after the depression of the second stage switch (step S23).

When the delay time Td has passed (step S23; YES), the control section 61 transmits a radiation irradiation instruction signal to the radiation source 3 and the imaging console 5 (step S24). The imaging console 5 transmits a reading instruction signal to the FPD 9 via the bucky device (step S25). The radiation source 3 starts radiation irradiation, and emits radiation according to the radiation irradiation conditions set on the console 6 (step S26). The FPD 9 reads the image according to the image reading conditions (step S27), and transmits the obtained image data to the imaging console 5 via the bucky device (step S28).

Here, at the timing when the exposure switch 62a is pressed to start radiation irradiation, the operator is notified of the type of imaging by means of sound, vibration, color, delay time of radiation irradiation, etc. , erroneous instructions to the patient (for example, instructing the patient to "hold your breath" in video recording without holding your breath, etc.), and prevent unnecessary exposure of the patient. can be done.

When the imaging is completed, the control section 51 of the imaging console 5 determines whether or not the operation section 53 has instructed to end the examination. If it is determined that the end of the inspection has not been instructed (step S29; NO), the process returns to step S7. If it is determined that the end of the inspection has been instructed (step S29; YES), the control unit 51 associates the received image data with the inspection order information and transmits it to the server device 10 (step S30), and ends the inspection.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment of the invention will be described.
First, the configuration of the second embodiment will be described.
FIG. 8 shows an example of the overall configuration of a radiation imaging system 100A according to the second embodiment. The radiation imaging system 100A is a system built in a relatively small-scale facility such as a general practitioner or a clinic, for example. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, an operation console 6 is provided in the front room Ra of the radiography room Rm, Bucky devices 1 and 2, a radiation source 3, and an FPD 9 are provided in the radiography execution room Rb. A console 5A is provided in an examination room or the like. The console 5A has the function of the imaging console, the function of the diagnosis console, and the function of the server device described in the first embodiment. Further, the radiation imaging system 100A is not provided with a device for issuing examination order information in advance, such as the HIS/RIS 7 described in the first embodiment. can select the shooting type, whether it is still image shooting or moving image shooting.

The configurations of the bucky devices 1 and 2, the radiation source 3, the console 6, and the FPD 9 are the same as those described in the first embodiment, so the description is incorporated. The functional configuration of the console 5A is the same as that shown in FIG. Specifically, the storage unit 52 of the console 5A stores programs for executing functions as an imaging console, a diagnosis console, and a server device. Each function is realized by cooperating with the program stored in 52 . The program for executing the functions of the imaging console includes a program for executing the operations on the console 5A side shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C.
Further, the storage unit 52 of the console 5A has a patient DB (Data Base) for storing patient information, an image DB for storing image data acquired by imaging, and the like. Other configurations of the console 5A are the same as those described in the first embodiment, so the description is incorporated.

Next, operation of the second embodiment will be described.
9A to 9C show the flow of examination execution processing B executed by the radiation imaging system 100A in the second embodiment.

First, the control unit 51 of the console 5A reads patient information stored in the patient DB of the storage unit 52 and causes the display unit 54 to display a patient list screen (not shown) (step S31).
The patient list screen is a screen displaying a list of patient information. An imaging type button is provided on the patient list screen, and when patient information of a patient is selected from the patient list screen using the operation unit 53 and the imaging type button is pressed, examinations to be performed on the selected patient are displayed. An imaging type selection screen 543 (see FIG. 10) for selectively inputting an imaging type pattern can be displayed.

The control unit 51 waits until patient information is selected from the patient list screen by the operation unit 53 and the imaging type button is pressed (step S32; NO, step S33; NO).
When patient information is selected from the patient list screen by the operation unit 53 (step S32; YES) and the imaging type button is pressed (step S33; YES), the control unit 51 displays the imaging type selection screen 543 on the display unit 54. display (step S34).

FIG. 10 shows an example of the imaging type selection screen 543. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the imaging type selection screen 543 includes a pattern selection button 543a for selecting an order pattern of the imaging type (still image imaging, moving image imaging) in the examination, a default button 543b, and a cancel button 543c. , and an inspection start button 543d. The default button 543b is associated with the most frequent order pattern in the facility (for example, still image shooting only), and when the shooting type selection screen 543 is opened, the default button is selected. there is In the case of the default pattern, pressing the inspection start button 543d automatically sets the default pattern. Each of the pattern selection buttons 543a is associated with patterns 1 to 3 (for example, pattern 1: still image shooting→moving image shooting, pattern 2: only moving image shooting, pattern 3: moving image shooting→still image shooting). The pattern of the imaging type associated with the pressed pattern selection button 543a is set. Patterns 1 to 3 can be customized by the user by operating the operation unit 53 according to the operation of the facility.

When any of the pattern selection buttons 543a is pressed by the operation unit 53 (step S35; YES), the control unit 51 waits for pressing of the examination start button 543d (step S36). When the examination start button 543d is pressed by the operation unit 53 (step S36; YES), the control unit 51 sets the pattern corresponding to the pressed pattern selection button 543a as the pattern of the imaging type of the examination to be performed ( Step S37), and the process proceeds to step S40.

On the other hand, if any of the pattern selection buttons 543a is not pressed by the operation unit 53 (step S35; NO) and the test start button 543d is pressed (step S38; YES), the control unit 51 selects the default pattern as It is set as a pattern of the imaging type of examination to be performed (step S39), and the process proceeds to step S40.

In step S40, the control unit 51 displays information (here, for example, information indicating the imaging type of each imaging) regarding each imaging included in the examination being performed in a color corresponding to the imaging type, or The inspection screen 542 in which an icon corresponding to the type of imaging is associated and displayed is displayed on the display unit 54 (step S40). The inspection screen 542 is substantially the same as that shown in FIG. However, it is possible to select which bucky device to use for each shot.

The processing of steps S41 to S62 is the same as that described in the first embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted. In steps S40 and steps S41 to S62 described above, the display unit 54 of the console 5A, the sound output unit 57, the vibration generation unit 58, the display unit 13 of the bucky device 1, the display unit 23 of the bucky device 2, and the display unit of the radiation source 3 31. The exposure switch 62a of the operation console 6 is used to visually, audibly, and/or tactilely detect the type of imaging to be performed in the examination, whether it is still image imaging or moving image imaging, without reading character information. It functions as an informing means for informing in an intuitively identifiable manner.

In step S63, when the end of the examination is instructed by the operation unit 53 (step S63; YES), the control unit 51 stores the received image data in the image DB of the storage unit 52 in association with the patient information (step S64). ), the inspection execution process B is terminated.

In the second embodiment, an imaging type selection screen 543 is displayed on the display unit 54 of the console 5A as selection means for selecting an order pattern of imaging types of imaging performed in an examination, and a selection operation from the screen is performed. Therefore, even in a system in which inspection order information is not issued, the console 5A, the display units 13, 23, and 31 in the imaging room, and the exposure switch 62a can be set. Thus, it is possible to display colors and screen designs, output sounds and vibrations, etc. according to the shooting type, and the photographer can intuitively recognize the shooting type of the next shooting.

As described above, according to the radiation imaging system 100 (100A), the type of imaging to be performed, whether still image imaging or moving image imaging, can be intuitively determined by at least one of visual, auditory, and tactile sensations. shall be notified in an identifiable manner. Specifically, at least one of color, screen design, sound, and vibration is used to inform the user of whether the type of photography to be performed is still image photography or video photography in an intuitively identifiable manner. .

Therefore, the photographer can intuitively recognize whether the type of photography to be performed is still image photography or moving image photography without reading and confirming the characters one by one. can be prevented.

In addition, the above-described embodiment is a preferred example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the color, screen design, sound, vibration, etc., of the imaging console 5 (console 5A), the display units 13, 23, 31, the exposure switch 62a, etc., can be used by the operator to perform the next imaging. Although the case of performing various notifications for intuitively recognizing the type has been described as an example, it is not always necessary to apply all of them, and the user can customize which notification to perform.

Also, in the above description, an example using an HDD, a semiconductor non-volatile memory, or the like has been disclosed as a computer-readable medium for the program according to the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this example. As other computer-readable media, portable recording media such as CD-ROMs can be applied. A carrier wave is also applied as a medium for providing program data according to the present invention via a communication line.

In addition, the detailed configuration and detailed operation of each device that constitutes the radiation imaging system can be changed as appropriate without departing from the gist of the invention.

100 Radiation imaging system 1 Bucky device 13 Display unit 2 Bucky device 23 Display unit 3 Radiation source 31 Display unit 5 Imaging console 51 Control unit 52 Storage unit 53 Operation unit 54 Display unit 55 Communication I/F
56 Network communication unit 57 Sound output unit 58 Vibration generation unit 59 Bus 6 Operation console 61 Control unit 62 Operation unit 62a Exposure switch 63 Display unit 7 HIS/RIS
8 diagnostic console 9 FPD
10 server device 100A radiation imaging system 5A console

Claims (4)

A radiography system comprising: a radiation detector that detects radiation emitted by a radiation source and generates image data; and a console that can communicate with the radiation detector,
an imaging selection button for selecting one imaging from a plurality of imagings included in the examination;
a notifying means for displaying the shooting selection buttons in different colors and notifying whether the shooting corresponding to the shooting selection buttons is still image shooting or video shooting with the different colors ;
A radiation imaging system for setting irradiation conditions of the radiation source according to whether the imaging selected by the imaging selection button is still image imaging or moving image imaging. If the shooting selected by the shooting selection button is still image shooting, the irradiation conditions for still image shooting are set; if the shooting selected by the shooting selection button is moving image shooting, The radiation imaging system according to claim 1, wherein irradiation conditions are set. 2. The radiation imaging system according to claim 1, further comprising sound output means for outputting a sound when imaging selected by said imaging selection button is moving image imaging. A console communicable with a radiation detector that detects radiation emitted by a radiation source and generates image data,
an imaging selection button for selecting one imaging from a plurality of imagings included in the examination;
a notifying means for displaying the shooting selection buttons in different colors and notifying whether the shooting corresponding to the shooting selection buttons is still image shooting or video shooting with the different colors ;
A console for transmitting different irradiation conditions to the control terminal of the radiation source depending on whether the imaging selected by the imaging selection button is still image imaging or moving image imaging.

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