JPH05208010A - Ultrasonic diagnosing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To operate a plurality of switches by an operator without separating his eyes from am image by installing a display for displaying an ultrasonic image on the same plane to an operating panel. CONSTITUTION:On the same plane to an operating panel 3 on which a plurality of switches 2 for the operation of an ultrasonic diagnosing system 1 are arranged, a display 4 both for the display and observation for an ultrasonic image is installed. Accordingly, the switches 2 on the operating panel 3 can be selected and operated by an operator without separating his eyes from the image, and an ultrasonic probe can be operated by the operator without paying attention to the operation for the switches 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus,
In particular, it relates to the configuration of the operation panel and the display.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 100 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, an operation panel 102 on which a plurality of switches 101 for operating the apparatus are arranged is provided.
A display 103 for displaying and observing an ultrasonic image is provided at a distant position above the operation panel 102.

[0003]

However, since the operation panel 102 and the display 103 are arranged at positions distant from each other, the eyes of the image are once removed and the switches 1
I had to choose 01. As a result, the hand holding the ultrasonic probe (not shown) moves and a predetermined image cannot be obtained, or the wrong switches 10
It affected the diagnosis, such as marking 1 as the mark. This effect was particularly remarkable for beginners who did not know the arrangement of the switches 101.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and its object is to enable the operation of the switches without taking the eyes off the image, thereby improving the diagnostic efficiency. An object of the present invention is to provide an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus capable of improving the above.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is characterized in that a display for displaying an ultrasonic image is provided on the same surface as the operation panel. Has a function as a touch command screen. Further, a plurality of displays for displaying an ultrasonic image are provided, and at least one of the displays is provided on the same surface as the operation panel. Further, at least one of the plurality of displays has a function as a touch command screen.

[0006]

In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention having the above structure, the display for displaying and observing ultrasonic images is on the same surface as the operation panel on which the switches for operating the apparatus are arranged. Since the display and the operation panel are integrally provided, the operator can select and stamp switches on the operation panel without taking his eyes off the image. Since the ultrasonic probe can be operated without being distracted by the operation of the switches, a predetermined image can be easily obtained.

Further, since the display has a function as an operation panel of a touch command screen (hereinafter referred to as TCS), the operator can operate while looking at the ultrasonic image displayed on the display. You can

[0008]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 in one embodiment to which the present invention is applied. As shown in the figure, an operation panel 3 having a plurality of switches 2 for operating the apparatus is provided, and an ultrasonic image is displayed and observed on the same surface as the operation panel 3. Display 4 is provided. Further, the display 4 is a T.S. S. C. It has a function as.

In the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 1 having such a configuration, the display 4 is provided on the same surface as the operation panel 3, and since the display 4 and the operation panel 3 are integrally formed, the operator The switches 2 on the operation panel 3 can be selected and stamped without taking an eye off the image. Since the ultrasonic probe (not shown) can be operated without being distracted by the operation of the switches 2 and the like, a predetermined image can be easily obtained.

Further, the display 4 is a T.S. display as shown in the display example of FIG. C. S. Since it has a function as, the operator can operate while looking at the ultrasonic image displayed on the display 4, and the operability is good.

For example, in FIG. 2A, the menu 6 is displayed on a part of the ultrasonic image 5 on the screen of the display 4,
Further, in FIG. 2B, the menu 6 on the screen of the display 4 is displayed.
The ultrasonic image 5 can be displayed on a part of the screen. Further, each menu 6 and ultrasonic image 5 can be moved to any position on the screen and can be enlarged or reduced. As a result, it is possible to select a required screen while looking at the display 4, so that the operability is significantly improved.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but various modifications can be made. As shown in FIG. 3, in addition to the display 4b provided on the same surface as the operation panel 3, another display 4a may be provided on the upper part of the operation panel 3 to provide a two-screen display. When performing a normal inspection and a routine inspection, the inspection is performed while looking at the display 4b. Further, in the case where an explanation or the like is given to an observer or a patient other than the operator while showing the image, the display 4a and the display 4b are used together. Then, while the observer other than the operator or the patient shows the image on the display 4a for explanation, the operator can easily make a diagnosis by seeing the image. Therefore, the diagnostic efficiency can be improved.

[0014]

EFFECT OF THE INVENTION The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the present invention has the above-mentioned configuration and operation, and the operator can select and stamp switches and the like without taking his eyes off the image. Can be obtained. Therefore, the diagnosis efficiency can be improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a display example of a display when functioning as a touch command screen in the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Ultrasonic diagnostic device 2 Switches 3 Operation panel 4, 4a, 4b Display

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A display for displaying an ultrasonic image,
An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, which is provided on the same surface as an operation panel. 2. The display has a function as a touch command screen.
The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus described. 3. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising a plurality of displays for displaying ultrasonic images, at least one of which is provided on the same surface as the operation panel. 4. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 3, wherein at least one of the plurality of displays has a function as a touch command screen.