JPH06186654A - Radiograph recording/reading device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a radiograph recording/reading device capable of surely facilitating the correspondence of radiograph information, an image identification mark and testee information and for preventing such a mistake that the same image identification mark is assigned to different radiograph information. CONSTITUTION:As to the radiograph recording/reading device for irradiating a radiograph converting panel with radioactive rays transmitted through an object so as to store and record the radiograph information, and scanning the radiograph converting panel with stimulating light after recording so as to photoelectrically read the stored and recorded radiograph information, the device is provided with the image storing means 2 for storing the radiograph information, an automatic image identification mark generating means 3 for automatically generating the image identification mark, a testee information inputting means 4 for inputting the testee information and a control means 5 for reading the radiograph information and also for making the radiograph information in the image storing means 2 and image identification mark generated from the automatic image identification mark generating means 3 and the testee information inputted by the testee information inputting means 4 correspond with each other and storing them.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention irradiates a radiation image conversion panel having a stimulable phosphor layer with radiation transmitted through an object to accumulate and record radiation image information, and after the recording, the radiation image conversion panel. The present invention relates to a radiation image recording / reading device configured to scan the radiation image information by using excitation light and photoelectrically read the radiation image information stored and recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a radiation image recording / reading device, image data at the time of image capturing is input and recorded in association with an identification code of a phosphor sheet, and an identification code given to the phosphor by an image reproducing device. Is known, and based on that, a device for detecting the photographing data accumulated in the storage means is known (see Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 58-72040).

[0003]

However, in the technique of the above publication, since the image data and the photographing data are linked via the identification code of the phosphor sheet, the identification code disappears, a reading error occurs, If an input error is made, the image data and the shooting data may be erroneously associated with each other. There is also a problem that the device is complicated and expensive.

Therefore, the inventor of the present invention has a radiation image recording / reading device having a means for storing the radiation image information (image data) in association with the subject information and incidental information (imaging data) including the image identification code. Was proposed (see Japanese Patent Application No. 3-185809). According to this radiation image recording / reading device, it is possible to surely associate the image data with the imaging data.

However, the radiation image recording / reading apparatus described above has room for improvement in the following points. (1) The image identification code stored in association with the radiation image information is input by the image identification code input means, but the same image identification code is assigned to different radiation image information due to an input error or the like. In such a case, the radiation image information and the image identification code do not have a one-to-one correspondence, and the significance of the image identification code is lost. (2) In group medical examinations and the like, it is preferable that each subject be able to confirm his or her imaging sequence (waiting time). (3) Due to a mistake such as a subject or operator making a mistake in the imaging sequence, the subject information and the image identification code that are input in advance are different from the subject to be associated with these information. There is a problem that the radiation image information of is associated.

The present invention has been made under the above circumstances, and a first object of the present invention is to reliably associate radiation image information, an image identification code, and subject information. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to provide a radiation image recording / reading device that does not cause an error such that the same image identification code is assigned to different radiation image information. A second object of the present invention is to further provide a radiographic image recording / reading apparatus that allows each subject to easily confirm his / her imaging sequence. A third object of the present invention is, in addition,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a radiation image recording / reading device capable of preventing an error such as a mistake in the imaging order.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present invention irradiates a radiation image conversion panel having a stimulable phosphor layer with radiation that has passed through an object to be exposed to radiation. A radiation image recording / reading device configured to store and record image information, and after the recording, scan the radiation image conversion panel with excitation light to photoelectrically read the radiation image information that has been stored and recorded. Image storage means for storing image information; image identification code automatic generation means for automatically generating an image identification code;
The subject information inputting means for inputting the subject information, the radiation image information reading operation, the radiation image information to the image storing means, and the image identification code generated from the image identification code automatic generation means And a control unit for storing the subject information input from the subject information input unit in association with each other.

Further, the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present invention irradiates the radiation image converting panel having the stimulable phosphor layer with the radiation transmitted through the subject to accumulate and record the radiation image information, and after the recording, the radiation image information is recorded. In a radiation image recording / reading device configured to scan the radiation image conversion panel with excitation light to photoelectrically read the radiation image information stored and recorded, an image storage unit for storing the radiation image information, and an image identification Image identification code automatic generation means for automatically generating code or image identification code input means for inputting image identification code, subject information input means for inputting subject information, and image identification code Reservation information is stored in the reservation information storage means and the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means. Reservation information display means for indicating, a selection means for selecting a subject whose radiographic image is to be captured, a reservation information storage means for storing the reservation information and the display of the reservation information prior to capturing the radiographic image, and The reservation information display means is controlled to read the radiation image information of the subject selected by the selecting means, and the radiation image information to the image storage means, the image identification code, and the subject information are read. And a control means for performing storage in association with.

Further, the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present invention irradiates the radiation image converting panel having the stimulable phosphor layer with the radiation transmitted through the subject to accumulate and record the radiation image information, and after the recording, the radiation image information is recorded. In a radiation image recording / reading device configured to scan the radiation image conversion panel with excitation light to photoelectrically read the radiation image information stored and recorded, an image storage unit for storing the radiation image information, and an image identification Image identification code automatic generation means for automatically generating a code or image identification code input means for inputting an image identification code, subject information input means for inputting subject information, and the subject Control of the subject information display means for displaying a part or all of the information and the subject information display means for displaying the subject information prior to radiographic image capturing. , Together to perform read operation of the radiation image information, and the radiation image information to the image storage means,
It is characterized by having a control means for storing the image identification code and the subject information in association with each other.

Further, the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present invention irradiates the radiation image conversion panel having the stimulable phosphor layer with the radiation transmitted through the subject to accumulate and record the radiation image information, and after the recording, the radiation image information is recorded. In a radiation image recording / reading device configured to scan the radiation image conversion panel with excitation light to photoelectrically read the radiation image information stored and recorded, an image storage unit for storing the radiation image information, and an image identification Image identification code automatic generation means for automatically generating a code or image identification code input means for inputting an image identification code, subject information input means for inputting subject information, and the subject Regarding the subject information phonetic means for converting a part of the information into voice information and making a sound, and for expressing the patient information before the radiographic image is taken, the patient information phonetic means Control means for performing a read operation of the radiation image information, and for storing the radiation image information in the image storage means, the image identification code, and the subject information in association with each other. Characterize.

[0011]

[Action]

(1) Since the control unit stores the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information in the image storage unit in association with each other, the imaging data (the image identification code and the subject information) is stored. It is possible to surely store the radiation image information in association with the radiation image information. Therefore, the configuration of the device is simple and compact, which is suitable especially when it is installed in a mass examination vehicle. (2) Since the image identification code stored in association with the radiation image information is automatically generated by the image identification code automatic generation means, the same image identification code is assigned to different radiation image information. No mistakes will occur. (3) Since the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means is displayed by the reservation information display means, each subject can easily confirm his or her imaging sequence. (4) A part or all of the subject information is displayed on the subject information display means, or a part of the subject information is sounded on the subject information sound generating means. It is possible to prevent human error such as making a mistake.

[0012]

The present invention will be specifically described below. <Embodiment 1-1> FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to the present invention.
2 is image storage means, 3 is image identification code automatic generation means, 4
Are subject information input means and 5 is control means.

The image recording / reading means 1 has a built-in radiation image conversion panel having a stimulable phosphor layer, and a radiation irradiation section and a reading section are integrally formed. A configuration in which the radiation image conversion panel is conveyed between the recording unit and the reading unit (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 59-192240 and Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 60-25613).
1) may be adopted, but it is more preferable to adopt a structure in which the radiation image conversion panel is fixed and the excitation light scanning / photoelectric conversion means is moved (see JP-A-62-2769). preferable. In this image recording / reading means 1,
The radiation image conversion panel having a stimulable phosphor layer is irradiated with the radiation transmitted through the subject to store and record the radiation image information, and after the recording, the radiation image conversion panel is scanned with excitation light to store the above. The recorded radiation image information is photoelectrically read.

The image storage means 2 is for storing radiation image information, and a magnetic tape, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, an IC memory or the like is used, but a rewritable and large-capacity magneto-optical disk is particularly preferable. Also, a plurality of different types of storage media may be combined and used.

The image identification code automatic generation means 3 automatically generates different image identification codes.

The image identification code is a code for identifying each image and is unique to the image. For example, it is composed of a string of alphabets and / or numbers, and can be used as a search keyword when searching for an image.

The number of digits of the image identification code is, for example, 8 to
It is preferably about 16 digits. Further, it is preferable that the image identification code includes a reception number. By including the reception number, the subject and the operator can confirm the imaging order.

As a method for automatically generating a unique image identification code, the image identification code is constructed from a combination of alphabets and numbers, and the number of the image identification code is counted up by one by a computer program, for example. A method of sequentially generating can be mentioned.

Thus, the image identification code automatic generation means 3
Since the image identification code is automatically generated by the above, there is no mistake in associating the same image identification code with different radiation image information, and the input operation becomes unnecessary, so that the labor of the operator is reduced.

The subject information inputting means 4 is for inputting subject information, and the inputting means has a structure in which it is manually input using a keyboard or the like, and is recorded on a magnetic card. A configuration that allows the information of the person to be examined to be input by a magnetic card reader, optical reading of a bar code, etc.
It has a structure to automatically input magnetically, has a database of subject information, and some information is input by the methods such as (1) to (3) above, and other information is based on that information. Can be automatically searched and the information can be automatically input. Among these, the structure of is most preferable, and these may be combined.

The subject information input by the subject information input means 4 includes the subject's name, date of birth, sex, address, personal identification code (personal ID), past diagnosis result, and the like. . Here, the individual identification code (individual ID) is a code for identifying the individual and is unique to the individual. For example, it is composed of a string of letters and / or numbers. It is preferable that the subject information includes the personal identification code because the personal identification code is used as a search keyword to search the subject information, which facilitates the search by a computer or the like. An example of the personal identification code (personal ID) is an 8-digit code including a 3-digit area code and a 5-digit personal number (serial number).

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a monitor provided for confirming the input status by the subject information input means 4. On the initial screen of this monitor, an image identification code (image ID) including a shooting date and a receipt number,
A message prompting the user to input the name and personal ID of the subject is displayed [(a) in the figure]. When the name and the personal ID of the subject are input, the state in which the image can be captured is displayed, and a message indicating that is displayed [(b) in the figure]. When the photographing is completed, the screen returns to the initial screen in which the reception number is counted up [(c) in the figure], and the name and the personal ID of the next subject can be input.

The control means 5 performs the reading operation of the radiation image information and also stores the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information in association with each other. Specifically, prior to the radiographic image capturing, the image identification code generated from the image identification code automatic generation means 3 and the subject information input from the subject information input means 4 are associated with each other to obtain the radiation image. The information reading operation is performed by the image recording / reading unit
The radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are stored in association with each other.

Here, the storage in which the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are associated with each other if at least one information (code) is input when the stored information is read out. , Other information (code) is stored in a state in which it can be automatically retrieved and output, and the same applies to the following description.

As information (code) recording media, each information (code) may be stored in different storage media, but each information (code) should be stored in the same recording medium with the same file name. Is preferred.

If they are stored as one file under the same file name, both can be easily read.
The search keyword may be a file name or information stored in the file may be used. Further, it is preferable to use an image identification code as the file name.

In the case of storing as separate files, a file for storing the correspondence between the file names of the three pieces of information (codes) is created separately, or at least one piece of information (codes) is stored in the file. A file name of other information (code) may be stored, or a configuration in which three information (codes) have a common search keyword such as an image identification code may be adopted.

The present invention is not limited to the above, and if at least one is designated, it may be stored so that another person can be automatically searched for by a usual method using a computer or the like. For example, the image identification code and the subject information can be associated with each other by including the personal ID in the image identification code.

The image identification code generated by the automatic image identification code generation means 3 may be converted into an appropriate one and then associated with the radiation image information and the subject information. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the image identification code automatic generation means 3 generates an image identification code including a receipt number, and when the image identification code is associated with the radiation image information and the subject information, the image identification code is set. It can also be converted into a configuration that includes the shooting date.

The stimulable phosphor used in the radiation image conversion panel built in the image recording / reading means 1 is optically, thermally, mechanically, chemically after being irradiated with the first light or high energy radiation. Or electrical stimulation (stimulated excitation)
According to the present invention, a phosphor that exhibits stimulated emission corresponding to the dose of the first light or high-energy radiation, but from a practical point of view, a phosphor that exhibits stimulated emission by stimulated excitation light having a wavelength of 500 nm or more. Is preferred.

Examples of the stimulable phosphor include the following. (1) BaSO described in JP-A-48-80487
₄ : Phosphor represented by A _x . (2) SrSO described in JP-A-48-80489
₄ : Phosphor represented by A _x . (3) Li ₂ B described in JP-A-53-39277
₄ O ₇ : Cu, Ag and other phosphors. (4) Li ₂ O described in JP-A-54-47883
_{· (B 2 O 2) x} : Cu, Li 2 O · (B 2 O 2) x:
Phosphor such as Cu and Ag. (5) SrS: Ce, Sm, SrS: Eu, Sm, La ₂ O ₂ described in US Pat. No. 3,859,527.
S: Eu, Sm, (Zn, Cd) S: Mn, X phosphor.

(6) Phosphors such as ZnS: Cu, Pb described in JP-A-55-12142. (7) BaO.xA described in JP-A-55-12142
Barium aluminate phosphor represented by l ₂ O ₃ : Eu. (8) M ^II O.xS described in JP-A 55-12142
iO ₂ : An alkaline earth metal silicate-based phosphor represented by A. (9) (Ba of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 55-12143)
_1-xy Mg _x Ca _y ) FX: phosphor represented by eEu ²⁺ . (10) LnO described in JP-A-55-12144
X: a phosphor represented by xA.

(11) A phosphor represented by (Ba _1-x M ^II _x ) FX: yA described in JP-A-55-12145. (12) BaF described in JP-A-55-84389
X: a phosphor represented by xCe, yA. (13) M ^II described in JP-A-55-160078
FX · xA: rare earth element-activated divalent metal fluorohalide phosphor represented by yLn. (14) ZnS described in JP-A-55-160078:
A, (Zn, Cd) S: A, CdS: A, ZnS: A,
X, CdS: A, X is a phosphor. (15) xM ₃ described in JP-A-59-38278
(PO ₄ ) ₂ · NX ₂ : yA, M ₃ (PO ₄ ) ₂ · yA
The phosphor represented by.

(16) A phosphor represented by nReX ₃ .mAX ' ₂ : xEu nReX ₃ .mAX' ₂ : xEu, ySm described in JP-A-59-155487. (17) M ^I X · aM described in JP 61-72087 JP ^{_{II X '2 · bM III X}} ''3: alkali halide phosphor represented by cA. (18) M ^I described in JP 61-228400 JP
X: a bismuth activated alkali halide phosphor represented by xBi.

Among the above, the alkali halide phosphor is particularly preferable because it is easy to form the stimulable phosphor layer by a vacuum deposition method, a sputtering method or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to the above phosphors, and other phosphors may be used as long as they are phosphors that exhibit stimulated emission when irradiated with radiation and then irradiated with stimulated excitation light. .

As described above, according to the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present embodiment, the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information in the image storage means are stored in association with each other with certainty. It becomes possible. Then, since the image identification code stored in association with the radiation image information is automatically generated by the image identification code automatic generation means 3, the same image identification code is assigned to different radiation image information. No mistakes will occur.

<Embodiment 1-2> FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the apparatus described in Embodiment 1-1 more specifically. In the figure, 21 is an image recording / reading means, 22 is an image storing means composed of a magneto-optical disk, 23 is an image identification code automatic generating means, 24 is subject information input means, 25 is control means, 26 is control means. 25 is an auxiliary information buffer forming a part of 25.

The image recording / reading means 21 fixes the radiation image conversion panel having the stimulable phosphor layer and scans the excitation light.
The photoelectric conversion means is configured to move.

The image identification code automatic generation means 23 is arranged integrally with the control means 25 and sequentially generates the image identification code including the photographing date and reception number by incrementing the reception number by one. It is what makes me.

The subject information input means 24 comprises a magnetic card reader for reading subject information previously recorded on a magnetic card. The subject information recorded on the magnetic card includes the name, date of birth, sex, and personal ID.

The generated image identification code and the inputted subject information are temporarily stored in the incidental information buffer 26 forming a part of the control means 25.

The control means 25 causes the image recording / reading means 21 to perform the reading operation of the radiation image information and also stores the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information in association with each other. is there. This control means 25 has
A liquid crystal display device (not shown) for displaying the contents as shown in FIG. 9 is provided. When the subject information recorded on the magnetic card is input by the subject information input means 24, a message indicating that the photographing is possible is displayed [(b) in the figure]. Further, the control means 25 is connected to an X-ray generator (not shown), and is configured to automatically start reading the radiation image information immediately after the subject is irradiated with X-rays.

When the subject is irradiated with X-rays, the image recording / reading means 21 starts to read the radiation image information, and at the same time, the information (image identification code and object to be recorded) stored in the incidental information buffer 26 is started. The examiner information) is associated with the radiation image information and stored in the image storage means 22 together with the radiation image information.

According to the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of this embodiment, the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information can be surely stored in the image storage means 22 in association with each other. Since the image identification code stored in association with the radiation image information is automatically generated by the image identification code automatic generation means 23, the same image identification code is assigned to different radiation image information. No mistakes will occur.

<Embodiment 2-1> FIG. 3 is a block diagram of another example of the radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to the present invention.
Is an image recording / reading unit, 2 is an image storage unit, 4 is a subject information input unit, 6 is an image identification code input unit, 7 is a reservation information storage unit, 8 is a reservation information display unit, 9 is a selection unit, 10
Is a control means.

In the figure, the image recording / reading means 1, the image storage means 2, and the subject information input means 4 are the same as those shown in FIG. 1, and their explanations are omitted.

The image identification code input means 6 is for inputting the image identification code, and as the input means, a configuration is adopted in which the input is made manually by using a keyboard or the like, and the image identification code is automatically generated. The configuration, the configuration for automatically inputting optically, mechanically, and magnetically, etc. can be mentioned. Moreover, you may comprise combining these.

Further, instead of the image identification code input means 6,
The image identification code automatic generation means 3 shown in FIG. 1 may be used, and it is preferable to use the image identification code automatic generation means because the input error can be prevented and the input labor can be reduced.

As the image identification code input by the image identification code input means 6, the same codes as those already described as the codes generated by the image identification code automatic generation means can be mentioned.

The reservation information storage means 7 associates the image identification code and the subject information in a one-to-one correspondence into one reservation information,
This is a means for sequentially storing the associated reservation information, and stores a plurality of reservation information. This reservation information manages the contents of the reception list filled in the conventional group medical examination as digital data. A magnetic disk, an IC memory or the like can be used as the storage medium, and a plurality of different types of storage media can be used in combination.

The reservation information display means 8 is means for displaying the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means 7,
For example, an ordinary display device such as a CRT, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an LED can be used. Since the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage unit 7 is displayed by the reservation information display unit 8, each subject can easily confirm his / her imaging order. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing a display example of the reservation information display means 8, and as shown in the figure, it is preferable to be able to confirm information about up to which subject the photographing is completed.

The selecting means 9 is means for selecting a subject whose radiographic image is to be taken, and is, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a switch, a button, a touch panel, or the like.
It can be configured by a selection function normally used in a computer or the like. Unless otherwise specified by the operator, the selection means 9 is automatically selected in the order stored in the reservation information storage means 7 (the order in which the reservation time is earlier), and interrupt selection can be performed as necessary. Preferably.

The control means 10 controls the reservation information storage means 7 and the reservation information display means 8 for storing and displaying the reservation information, and the reading operation of the radiation image information about the subject selected by the selection means 9. In addition, the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are stored in the image storage means 2 in association with each other. Specifically, prior to the radiographic image capturing, the reservation status storage unit 7 is controlled to store one piece of reservation information in which the subject information and the image identification code are associated with each other in a one-to-one correspondence, and the reservation information is stored. The reservation information display means 8 is controlled to display the reservation information stored in the means 7. Then, the image recording / reading means 1 is caused to read the radiation image information about the subject selected by the selecting means 9, and the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are stored in association with each other. To perform.

The image identification code input by the image identification code input means 6 may be appropriately converted and then associated with the radiation image information and the subject information.

As described above, according to the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present embodiment, the reservation information is displayed by the reservation information display means 8, so that each subject can easily confirm his / her imaging sequence. can do.

<Embodiment 2-2> FIG. 4 is a block diagram more specifically showing the configuration of the apparatus described in the embodiment 2-1. In the figure, 31 is an image recording / reading means, 32 is an image storage means composed of a magneto-optical disk, 33 is an image identification code automatic generation means, 34 is subject information input means, 37 is reservation information storage means, and 38 is a reservation. The information display means, 39 is a selection means, 30 is a control means, and 35 is an incidental information buffer forming a part of the control means 30.

The image recording / reading means 31 fixes the radiation image conversion panel having the stimulable phosphor layer and scans the excitation light.
The photoelectric conversion means is configured to move.

The image identification code automatic generation means 33 is arranged integrally with the subject information input means 34, and the image identification code including the date of photography and the receipt number, and the number of the receipt number is 1.
It counts up one by one and sequentially generates.

The subject information input means 34 is the information input section 3
41, an information storage unit 342, and an information search / display unit 343. The subject information to be input / stored / retrieved is a name (kanji and phonetic transcription), date of birth, gender, personal ID (combination of area code and personal code), address and telephone number. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen of the search display unit 343. When a keyword of any one of a personal number, a kana, a date of birth, and a telephone number is input by the information input unit 341 having a keyboard [in the figure (a), the personal number is input. ], The information retrieval display unit 343 retrieves and displays the subject information corresponding to the keyword from the subject information stored in the information storage unit 342 [(b) of the same figure]. In addition, when there are a plurality of subject information items corresponding to the keyword, the fact is displayed. In this case, while sequentially displaying a plurality of subject information, it is confirmed that the subject is the information of the subject, and the subject information is confirmed.

The reservation information storage means 37 is a means for sequentially storing one piece of reservation information in which the image identification code and the subject information are in a one-to-one correspondence. It consists of a hard disk.

The reservation information display means 38 is a means for displaying the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means 37, and is composed of a CRT display. The contents displayed by the reservation information display means 38 are, as shown in FIG. 11, a reception number, a name (kanji and kana reading), a personal ID (a combination of a regional number and a personal number), and a shooting situation (shooting ends). Display).

The selecting means 39 is means for selecting a subject whose radiographic image is to be taken. Selection means 3
9 is the order stored in the reservation information storage means 37 (order with the earliest reservation time) unless otherwise specified by the operator.
It is automatically selected by and is configured so that the interrupt can be selected by operating the keyboard as needed.

The control means 30 controls the reservation information storage means 37 and the reservation information display means 38 for storing and displaying the reservation information, and the reading operation of the radiation image information of the subject selected by the selecting means 39. The image recording / reading means 31 is caused to perform, and the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are stored in the image storage means 32 in association with each other.

The control means 30 is provided with an incidental information buffer 35 for temporarily storing the generated image identification code and the inputted subject information. Further, the control unit 30 is connected to an X-ray generator (not shown), and is configured to automatically start reading the radiation image information immediately after the subject is irradiated with X-rays.

When the subject is irradiated with X-rays, the image recording / reading means 31 starts to read the radiation image information, and at the same time, the information (image identification code and object to be recorded) stored in the incidental information buffer 35 is started. The examiner information) is associated with the radiation image information and stored in the image storage means 32 together with the radiation image information.

As described above, according to the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present embodiment, the reservation information is displayed by the reservation information display means 38, and in the displayed reservation information, the subject to be imaged ends. Since the information on whether or not it has been included is also included, each subject can easily confirm his / her imaging sequence (waiting time).

<Embodiment 3-1> FIG. 5 is a block diagram of another example of the radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to the present invention.
Is an image recording / reading means, 2 is an image storage means, 4 is subject information input means, 6 is an image identification code input means, 11 is subject information display means, and 12 is control means.

In the figure, the image recording / reading means 1, the image storage means 2, the subject information input means 4, and the image identification code input means 6 are the same as those shown in FIG. 3, and their explanations are omitted. To do. The image identification code input means 6 may be replaced by the image identification code automatic generation means 3 shown in FIG. 1. When the image identification code automatic generation means is used, input errors are prevented and input is prevented. This is preferable because it can reduce labor.

The examinee information display means 11 is a means for displaying a part or all of the examinee information input by the examinee information input means 4, and is easily viewed by the examinee and / or the operator. Installed in a position where it can be used, such as CRT, liquid crystal display, plasma display,
It is composed of a normal display device such as an LED. The subject information displayed on the subject information display means 11 is
The input may be all or a part. Specifically, there may be mentioned an imaging number, a name, an address, an image identification code associated with the subject information extracted from the inputted subject information, and at least the name of the subject. Is preferably displayed.

The control means 12 associates the image identification code input from the image identification code input means 6 with the subject information input from the subject information input means 4 prior to capturing the radiation image. The subject information display means 11 is controlled to display a part or all of the subject information associated with the image identification code. Next, the reading operation of the radiation image information is performed by the image recording / reading means 1, and the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are stored in association with each other.

The image identification code input by the image identification code input means 6 may be appropriately converted and then associated with the radiation image information and the subject information.

As described above, according to the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present embodiment, in the subject information display means 11, one piece of the subject information about the subject whose radiographic image is to be taken. All or all of them are displayed, so the subject can be sure that it is their turn,
It is possible to prevent human error such as making a mistake in the shooting order.

<Embodiment 3-2> FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the apparatus described in the embodiment 3-1 more specifically. In the figure, 41 is an image recording / reading means, 42 is an image storage means composed of an optical disk, 43 is an image identification code input means, 44 is subject information input means, 45 is subject information display means, and 46 is control means. , 47 are incidental information buffers forming a part of the control means 46.

The image recording / reading means 41 fixes the radiation image conversion panel having the stimulable phosphor layer and scans the excitation light.
The photoelectric conversion means is configured to move.

The image identification code input means 43 is constructed so that the image identification code consisting of a combination of alphabets and numbers can be manually input using a keyboard.

The subject information input means 44 comprises a bar code reader for optically reading the subject information recorded as a bar code. The subject information recorded in the barcode is the name, date of birth, sex and personal ID.

The input image identification code and subject information are incidental information buffer 4 forming a part of control means 46.
Temporarily stored in 7.

The subject information display means 45 is composed of an LED display device which is arranged integrally with the image recording / reading means 41, and of the subject information input by the subject information input means 44, the subject information is displayed. The name of the inspector is displayed.

The control means 46 associates the image identification code input from the image identification code input means 43 with the subject information input from the subject information input means 44 prior to capturing the radiation image. The subject information display means 45 is controlled to display the name of the subject information associated with the image identification code.

Next, the operation of reading the radiation image information is performed by the image recording / reading means 41, and the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are stored in association with each other. The control means 46 is connected to an X-ray generator (not shown), and is configured to automatically start reading the radiation image information immediately after the subject is irradiated with X-rays.

When the subject is irradiated with X-rays, the image recording / reading means 41 starts to read the radiation image information, and at the same time, the information (the image identification code and the object to be recorded) recorded in the incidental information buffer 47 is read. The examiner information) is associated with the radiation image information and stored in the image storage unit 42 together with the radiation image information.

As described above, according to the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present embodiment, the subject information display means 45 displays the name of the subject whose radiographic image is to be captured. The subject can be surely confirmed to be in his / her own turn, and human error such as mistaken photographing order can be prevented.

<Embodiment 4-1> FIG. 7 is a block diagram of another example of the radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to the present invention.
Is an image recording / reading means, 2 is an image storage means, 4 is subject information input means, 6 is an image identification code input means, 13 is subject information phonetic means, and 14 is control means.

In the figure, the image recording / reading means 1, the image storage means 2, the subject information input means 4, and the image identification code input means 6 are the same as those shown in FIG. 3, and their explanations are omitted. To do. The image identification code input means 6 may be replaced by the image identification code automatic generation means 3 shown in FIG. 1. When the image identification code automatic generation means is used, input errors are prevented and input is prevented. This is preferable because it can reduce labor.

The examinee information phonetic means 13 is means for converting a part of the examinee information input by the examinee information input means 4 into voice information and producing a sound, for example, an electronic sound generator. Etc. The information represented by the subject information sound generating unit 13 includes a photographing number, a name, an address, an image identification code associated with the subject information, which is extracted from the input subject information. It is preferable that at least the name of the subject is expressed.

The control means 14 associates the image identification code input from the image identification code input means 6 with the subject information input from the subject information input means 4 prior to capturing the radiation image. , The subject information sound generating unit 13 is controlled so as to sound a part of the subject information associated with the image identification code. Next, the reading operation of the radiation image information is performed by the image recording / reading means 1, and the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are stored in association with each other.

The image identification code input by the image identification code input means 6 may be appropriately converted and then associated with the radiation image information and the subject information.

As described above, according to the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present embodiment, in the subject information sound generating means 13, the subject information information about the subject whose radiation image is to be captured is recorded. Part of the examiner's information is audible, so the subject can definitely confirm that it is their turn,
It is possible to prevent human error such as making a mistake in the shooting order.

<Embodiment 4-2> FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing more specifically the configuration of the apparatus described in the embodiment 4-1. In the figure, 51 is an image recording / reading means, 52 is an image storage means composed of an optical disk, 53 is an image identification code input means, 54 is subject information input means, 55 is subject information phonetic means, and 56 is control. Means, 57 is an auxiliary information buffer forming a part of the control means 56.

The image recording / reading means 51 fixes the radiation image conversion panel having the stimulable phosphor layer and scans the excitation light.
The photoelectric conversion means is configured to move.

The image identification code input means 53 is constructed so that the image identification code consisting of a combination of alphabets and numbers can be manually input using a keyboard.

The subject information input means 54 comprises a bar code reader for optically reading the subject information recorded as a bar code. The subject information recorded in the barcode is the name, date of birth, sex and personal ID.

The input image identification code and subject information are incidental information buffer 5 forming a part of control means 56.
Temporarily stored in 7.

The subject information sound generating means 55 is composed of an electronic sound generating device which is arranged integrally with the image recording / reading means 51. When the subject information from the subject information input means 54 is sent to the incidental information buffer 57, the name of the subject is extracted from the subject information and is expressed.

The control means 56 associates the image identification code input from the image identification code input means 53 with the subject information input from the subject information input means 54 prior to capturing the radiation image. , The subject information indicating means 55 is controlled to express the name of the subject information associated with the image identification code.

Next, the operation of reading the radiation image information is performed by the image recording / reading means 51, and the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are stored in association with each other. The control unit 56 is connected to an X-ray generator (not shown), and is configured to automatically start reading the radiation image information immediately after the subject is irradiated with X-rays.

When the subject is irradiated with X-rays, the image recording / reading means 51 starts to read the radiation image information, and at the same time, the information (image identification code and object to be recorded) recorded in the incidental information buffer 57 is started. The examiner information) is associated with the radiation image information and stored in the image storage unit 52 together with the radiation image information.

As described above, according to the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present embodiment, the subject information sound generating unit 55 sounds the name of the subject whose radiographic image is to be captured. Therefore, the subject can surely confirm that it is his or her turn, and it is possible to prevent human error such as making a mistake in the imaging order.

<Preferred Mode> It is preferable that the radiation image recording / reading apparatus described in each of the above embodiments further includes radiation irradiation condition input means. As the radiation irradiation condition input means, the irradiation switch of the radiation generator and the state of the dial,
A configuration that automatically inputs information such as the tube voltage, tube current, and irradiation time of the radiation generator based on the control signal that controls the radiation generation, for example, using an infrared range finder , A configuration that automatically measures the distance between the focus of the tube of the radiation generator and the subject and automatically inputs the information, using a radiation dosimeter so that the measured values are automatically input. And the like. Moreover, you may comprise combining these.

Further, the radiation image recording / reading apparatus described in each of the embodiments further includes radiation irradiation detecting means, and a radiation image reading operation, radiation image information to the image storing means, and an image identification code. Preferably, the storage in which the subject information is associated with each other is performed in response to the irradiation of radiation. The radiation irradiation detection means detects that a subject (examinee) has been irradiated with radiation, and is preferably configured to interlock with an irradiation switch of the radiation generation device. Performing a radiation image reading operation and storing in a storage means in response to radiation irradiation means performing a radiation image reading operation and a storage operation in the order in which radiation irradiation is performed. The time from the irradiation of the radiation to the start of the reading operation may not be constant for each image, but it is preferable to start the reading operation and the storage operation after a certain time (including immediately after).

[0101]

According to the radiation image recording / reading apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to surely store the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information in the image storage means in association with each other. . Therefore, the configuration of the device is simple and compact, which is suitable especially when it is installed in a mass examination vehicle. Further, according to the invention of claim 1, the mistake that the same image identification code is assigned to different radiation image information does not occur. According to the second aspect of the present invention, each subject can easily confirm his or her imaging sequence. According to the inventions of claims 3 and 4, it is possible to prevent human error such as making a mistake in the photographing order.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to an example 1-1.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to Example 1-2.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to Example 2-1.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to an embodiment 2-2.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to Example 3-1.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to Example 3-2.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to an embodiment 4-1.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a radiation image recording / reading apparatus according to an embodiment 4-2.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a monitor provided for confirming an input state by the subject information input means.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an array of image identification codes generated by the image identification code automatic generation means and an array of image identification codes after conversion.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of contents displayed by a reservation information display means.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen of a search display unit in the subject information input means.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 image recording / reading means 2 image storage means 3 image identification code automatic generation means 4 subject information input means 5 control means 6 image identification code input means 7 reservation information storage means 8 reservation information display means 9 selection means 10 control means 11 subject Inspector information display means 12 Control means 13 Examinee information phonetic means 14 Control means 21 Image recording / reading means 22 Image storing means 23 Image identification code automatic generating means 24 Examinee information inputting means 25 Control means 26 Additional information buffer 30 Control means 31 Image recording / reading means 32 Image storage means 33 Image identification code automatic generation means 34 Subject information input means 35 Supplementary information buffer 37 Reservation information storage means 38 Reservation information display means 39 Selection means 41 Image recording / reading means 42 Image storage Means 43 Image identification code input means 44 Subject information input means 45 Subject information table Display means 46 Control means 47 Additional information buffer 51 Image recording / reading means 52 Image storage means 53 Image identification code input means 54 Subject information input means 55 Subject information phonetic means 56 Control means 57 Additional information buffer

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A radiation image conversion panel having a stimulable phosphor layer is irradiated with radiation transmitted through an object to store and record radiation image information, and after the recording, the radiation image conversion panel is scanned with excitation light. In a radiation image recording / reading device configured to photoelectrically read the radiation image information that has been accumulated and recorded, an image storage unit that stores the radiation image information, and an image identification code that automatically generates an image identification code From the automatic generation means, the subject information input means for inputting the subject information, and the reading operation of the radiation image information, the radiation image information to the image storage means, and the image identification code automatic generation means Radiation having a control means for storing the generated image identification code and the subject information input from the subject information input means in association with each other. Image recording and reading system. 2. A radiation image conversion panel having a stimulable phosphor layer is irradiated with radiation transmitted through an object to store and record radiation image information, and after the recording, the radiation image conversion panel is scanned with excitation light. In a radiation image recording / reading device configured to photoelectrically read the radiation image information that has been accumulated and recorded, an image storage unit that stores the radiation image information, and an image identification code that automatically generates an image identification code Image generation code input means for inputting automatic generation means or image identification code, subject information input means for inputting subject information, image identification code and subject information in one-to-one correspondence Reservation information storage means for sequentially storing the reservation information corresponding to one piece of reservation information, reservation information display means for displaying the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means, and a radiographic image Selection means for selecting a subject whose image is to be taken, and prior to radiographic image taking, regarding reservation information storage and reservation information display, control the reservation information storage means and reservation information display means, The radiation image information of the subject selected by the selection unit is read, and the radiation image information, the image identification code, and the subject information are stored in the image storage unit in association with each other. A radiation image recording / reading apparatus comprising: a control unit. 3. A radiation image conversion panel having a stimulable phosphor layer is irradiated with radiation transmitted through an object to store and record radiation image information, and after the recording, the radiation image conversion panel is scanned with excitation light. In a radiation image recording / reading device configured to photoelectrically read the radiation image information that has been accumulated and recorded, an image storage unit that stores the radiation image information, and an image identification code that automatically generates an image identification code Automatic generation means or image identification code input means for inputting image identification code, subject information input means for inputting subject information, and an object for displaying a part or all of the subject information. Prior to the radiographic image capturing, the examiner information display means controls the subject information display means to display the subject information, and causes the radiographic image information reading operation to be performed. Together with the image and the radiation image information in the storage means, image identification code and the radiation image recording and read apparatus is characterized in that a control means for causing the storage associating the subject information. 4. A radiation image conversion panel having a stimulable phosphor layer is irradiated with radiation transmitted through an object to store and record radiation image information, and after the recording, the radiation image conversion panel is scanned with excitation light. In a radiation image recording / reading device configured to photoelectrically read the radiation image information that has been accumulated and recorded, an image storage unit that stores the radiation image information, and an image identification code that automatically generates an image identification code Automatic generation means or image identification code input means for inputting image identification code, subject information input means for inputting subject information, and part of the subject information is converted into voice information. And a radiographic image information reading unit that controls the voice information of the subject information to generate the voice information of the subject prior to capturing the radiographic image. Together causes the image and the radiation image information in the storage means, image identification code and the radiation image recording and read apparatus is characterized in that a control means for causing the storage associating the subject information.