JPH02205839A - Device for writing information on x-ray film for medicine and dentistry - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To simplify operation and to readily handle the device by operating the keyboard of an information writing device and writing various information required for medical diagnosis on an X-ray film. CONSTITUTION:Before or after photographing X-ray, the terminal 6 of an X-ray film cassette K and the terminal 7 of the information writer are combined. Writing instruction of information or film sensibility are inputted by the keyboard 8. According to the information from the information writer 9, the X-ray film 4 is exposed, and information is written by operating a light emission indicator 5 for writing information. After writing is completed, the terminals 6 and 7 are separated. If no X-ray photographing is executed, X-ray photographing is performed. Then, the photographed X-ray film 4 is developed. In this way, required various information for medical diagnosis is written on the X-ray film 4. Therefore, operation is simplified, and the device can be handled accurately and readily.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a device for writing information on medical and dental X-ray film, and more particularly, to a device for writing information on medical and dental X-ray film, and in particular, to , relates to an apparatus for writing various information necessary for medical diagnosis on X-ray film.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, in medical and dental fields, X-ray photographs of affected tissues of patients are taken and used for medical diagnosis. , date and time, and other information necessary for medical diagnosis is written and recorded to ensure the accuracy of medical diagnosis.

The method for writing and recording information necessary for the medical diagnosis is as follows:
After developing the X-ray film, an adhesive label is attached to the edge of the X-ray film, and various information is written on the label by hand. A method is known in which data such as numbers, characters, symbols, etc. are handwritten or engraved on lead tape or a lead plate (shielding body).

In the method using the lead tape and lead plate, information written on the lead tape or plate is projected onto the X-ray film during X-ray imaging, and is visualized during development.

Furthermore, a method using a hole matrix shield that opens and closes as an X-ray shield for writing information (for example,
227139).

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, in the conventional method using an adhesive label, after developing and drying the X-ray film, numbers and
It requires complicated processes such as writing letters, etc., and is time-consuming.
Furthermore, in the method of using lead tape or a plate, it is troublesome to attach a shield made of letters to the outside of the X41 film cassette, and there is a risk of making mistakes.

Furthermore, the method using a pore matrix shield requires complicated equipment and high cost.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned prior art, namely (1) an X having an information writing light emitting display and a terminal connected to the display; It consists of an X-ray film cassette and an information writing device that writes various information necessary for medical diagnosis onto the X-ray film, and the information writing device includes a keyboard, an arithmetic processing unit, a monitoring display, a decoder drive circuit, and the film. It has a terminal for coupling to a terminal on the cassette side, and the information is written on the X-ray film by the information writing light-emitting display according to an information writing command from an information writing device. (2) A light-emitting display for information writing and an information writing device are disposed inside the X-ray film cassette, and the information writing device is characterized in that: The writing device has a keyboard, an arithmetic processing unit, a monitoring display, and a decoder drive circuit, and writes the information onto the X-ray film using the information writing light-emitting display in accordance with an information writing command from the information writing device. This is an apparatus for writing information on medical and dental X-ray film.

(Function) Various information necessary for medical diagnosis can be written on the X-ray film simply by operating the keyboard of the information writing device.

In other words, the Xlt film cassette has a light-emitting display for writing information at its end, and various numbers, letters, symbols, etc. are displayed by light-emitting light according to the writing command from the information writing device, and the information is written on the X-ray film. Photosensitive, written.

If the information writing device is integrated into the X-ray film cassette, X! ! All you have to do is use the keyboard on the film cassette's write operation section.

With the light-emitting display for information writing in the X-ray film cassette and the information writing device with a built-in small battery as a power source, you can freely write on the X-ray film at any time and place. It is easy to carry out, and the cassette is easy to handle and carry.

(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

Embodiment 1: First, a device of the type shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in which an X-ray film cassette and a writing device can be connected and separated will be described.

Figure 1 (a) is a front view of the X-ray film cassette.
Figure (b) is a sectional view taken along the line A--A in the same figure, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the apparatus of this embodiment.

In the figure, 1 is a cover, 2 is an intensifying screen, 3 is an X-ray shielding plate, 4 is an X-ray film, 5 is a light-emitting display for information writing, 6.
7 is a terminal, 8 is a keyboard, 9 is an information writing device, 11 is a monitoring display, 12 is an arithmetic processing device, 13 is a write time setting circuit provided in the arithmetic processing device 12, and 14 is a decoder drive. The circuit and K indicate an X-ray film cassette, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), inside the X-ray film cassette, the X-ray film 4 is sandwiched at the upper part thereof, facing the light-emitting display 5 for writing information. The X-ray shielding plate 3 is arranged at such a position. Further, a terminal 6 is provided on the back side of the light emitting display 5.

As shown in FIG. 2, the configuration of the information writing device 9 includes a keyboard 8, an information writing device 9, a monitoring display 11, an arithmetic processing device 12, a decoder drive circuit 14, and a terminal 7.

As the light emitting display 5, a light emitting diode, a fluorescent display tube,
A gas discharge tube and a combination of these and an optical fiber are used, and are connected to a terminal 6 installed on the back side.

The information writing device 9 inputs characters, film sensitivity numbers, etc. from the keyboard 8, calculates them in the arithmetic processing device 12, sends processed signals to the decoder drive circuit 14, and outputs the light emitting display from the installed terminal 7. The information writing light emitting display 5 is operated by connecting it to the terminal 6 of the device 5 with a cord.

Further, the monitoring display 11 is used to confirm input information. Note that the writing time setting circuit 13 causes the light emitting display 5 for information writing to display the operation only for the set time.
It controls the exposure time to the X-ray film 4, and is built into the arithmetic processing unit 12, but may be provided independently from the arithmetic processing unit.

Next, the operating procedure will be explained.

(a) Before or after X-ray imaging, the operator connects the terminal 6 of the X-ray film cassette to the terminal 7 of the information writing device 9, and uses the keyboard 8 to issue an information writing command and film the film. Enter the sensitivity.

(b) Based on the input information from the information writing device 9, the information writing light-emitting display 5 is operated and the X-ray film 4 is
exposed to light and written on.

(c) after completing writing, separating the terminals 6 and 7;
If it is before X-ray photography, X-ray photography is performed, and then the X-ray film 4 that has been photographed is developed.

Note that writing may be performed in conjunction with the imaging switch of the X-ray device.

In this way, various information necessary for medical diagnosis is written on the X-ray film 4.

In addition, Xl! was provided to prevent the X-ray film from being exposed to light during X-ray photography. In addition to being provided in the X-ray film cassette K, the shielding part 3 can also be installed in a part of the X-ray photographing apparatus, such as a film drum of the X-ray photographing apparatus.

In addition, in an imaging device that does not expose a part of the X-ray film to light (X-ray exposure) during X-ray photography, it is possible to emit light for information writing at a position corresponding to the non-exposed area without providing a particular shielding part. A display 5 may also be provided.

Example 2: The difference between the apparatus of this example and Example 1 is that in the apparatus of this example, the information writing display 5 and the information writing device 9 are integrated into the X-ray film cassette. The point is that

Figure 3 (a) is a front view of the X-ray film cassette;
Figure (B) is a sectional view taken along the line A-A in the figure, (C) is a sectional view taken along the line B-B in the same figure, and (D) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C in the same figure. Figure 3 (A), (C) shows the diagram.
, (d), inside this X-ray film cassette, an X-ray film is placed at a side portion thereof, facing the light-emitting display 5 for information writing, and sandwiching the X-ray film 4 therebetween. A radiation shielding plate 3 is provided, and the other parts are covered with an X-ray film 4 sandwiched between intensifying screens 2.2.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b), an information writing device Z9 is integrally arranged on the side, and a keyboard 8, a monitoring display 11, and a small battery 10 are provided. 8 Next, the operating procedure will be explained.

(a) Before or after X-ray photography, the operator inputs an information write command and film sensitivity using the keyboard 8 on the side of the X-ray film cassette.

(b) Based on the input information from the information writing device 9, the information writing light-emitting display 5 is operated and the X-ray film 4 is
exposed to light and written on.

(c) After completing writing, if before X-ray photography, perform X-ray photography, and then develop the photographed X-ray film 4.

In this way, various information necessary for medical diagnosis is written on the X-ray film 4.

With this device, the writing device is integrated into the X-ray film cassette, and it also has a built-in small battery, so you can write information simply by using the keyboard on the writing operation section of the X-ray film cassette. can be written.

This X-ray film cassette can be carried freely, and writing operations on X-ray film can be carried out without being restricted by time or place.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, the apparatus of the present invention exhibits the following effects.

Various information necessary for medical diagnosis can be written on X-ray film simply by operating the keyboard of the information writing device.
The work is simple, reliable, and extremely convenient.

In addition, if the writing device is integrated into the X-ray film cassette, information can be written simply by using the keyboard of the writing operation section of the X-ray film cassette. It's also easy and convenient.

Furthermore, with the light-emitting display for information writing inside the X-ray film bag and the information writing device with a built-in small battery as a power source, writing on the X-ray film can be done freely at any time and place. It can be carried out easily, and the cassette is easy to handle and carry. Additionally, by providing a clock function powered by a built-in battery, automatic writing of dates, etc. is also possible.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 (a) is a front view of the X-ray film cassette.
Figure (b) shows a sectional view taken along the line A--A in the figure, and FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the apparatus of this embodiment. Figure 3 (a) is a front view of the X-ray film cassette of Ike's embodiment, Figures 3 (b), (c), and (d) are sectional views taken along line A-A in Figure 3 (a), and B -B sectional view and CC sectional view are shown, respectively, and FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the same device. K: X-ray film cassette patent applicant Yoshida Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) An X-ray film cassette in which a light-emitting display for information writing and a terminal connected to the display are arranged, and various information necessary for medical diagnosis are transmitted through the light-emitting display for writing information. and an information writing device for writing on the X-ray film, and the information writing device has a keyboard, an arithmetic processing unit, a monitoring display, a decoder drive circuit, and a terminal for coupling to the terminal on the film cassette side. , wherein the information is written on the X-ray film by the information writing light-emitting display in accordance with an information writing command from the information writing device. writing device. (2) Inside the X-ray film cassette, a light-emitting display for information writing and an information writing device for writing various information necessary for medical diagnosis onto the X-ray film via the light-emitting display for writing information are arranged. , and the information writing device has a keyboard, an arithmetic processing unit, a monitoring display, and a decoder drive circuit, and the information writing light-emitting display reads the X-ray film according to an information writing command from the information writing device. 1. An apparatus for writing information on medical and dental X-ray film, characterized in that the information is written on top of the film. (3) Medical and dental X-rays according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that an X-ray shielding plate is disposed on the opposing surface of the information writing light-emitting display with an X-ray film interposed therebetween. A device that writes information on film. (4) Writing information on the medical and dental X-ray film according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a small battery is used as a power source for the information writing device and the light emitting display for writing information. Device.