JPH0674108U - Ultrasonic diagnostic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To realize an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that considers the separation of the main unit from the terminal and the installation space. [Configuration] A main body 1 for performing processing for ultrasonic diagnosis,
In an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a terminal device having an operation unit for inputting an instruction for ultrasonic diagnosis, an image display device for displaying an image, and a probe for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals, an image display device and An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, wherein a plurality of terminal devices 11, 21, 31 connected to a probe are connected to a main body 1.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, and more particularly to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which the main body section and the terminal are separated and the installation space is taken into consideration.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 When a probe is applied to the surface of the subject and ultrasonic waves are applied to the inside of the subject, it is transmitted using the subject as a medium. come. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is an apparatus for obtaining the distance to the reflection point from the difference between the return time of the echo signal and the transmission time and imaging the reflector.

In such an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, an operation unit for inputting instructions, an image display device for displaying, and a probe for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves are intensively arranged around a main body unit for performing various processes. It was a thing. For this reason, one ultrasound diagnostic device should be installed in each clinic for diagnosis, or one ultrasound diagnostic device should be moved to each clinic for use.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, if it is placed in each clinic, there will be problems in terms of installation space. Further, even if the user moves, there is a problem that the movement is troublesome.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object thereof is to realize an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which the installation space is taken into consideration.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The above-mentioned problems include a main body unit that performs processing for ultrasonic diagnosis, a terminal device that includes an operation unit that inputs an instruction for ultrasonic diagnosis, an image display device that displays an image, and an ultrasonic signal In an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a probe for transmitting and receiving, a solution is provided by an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus characterized in that a plurality of terminal devices to which an image display device and a probe are connected are connected to a main body. .

[0007]

[Action]

 A plurality of terminal devices are connected to the main body. Then, a plurality of terminal devices are arranged in each clinic.

[0008]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the main body 1 performs various processes of ultrasonic diagnostics and controls each part, and a plurality of terminals 11, 21 and 31 are connected via a switching part 2 that performs switching control. There is. A CRT display device for displaying a diagnostic result and a probe for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic waves are connected to each terminal. It is assumed that each terminal is given an ID for identifying the terminal. Further, the switching unit 2 switches the signals of the probe and the CRT display device to each terminal, but supplies the recognition signal of which terminal is recognized to all the terminals.

Next, the operation of this ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the power of the main body 1 is turned on (FIG. 2 step), the IDs of usable terminals are automatically set (FIG. 2 step). For example, it is assumed that the terminal 11 can be used in the initial state. It is assumed that the ID of this automatic setting is held in the initial data holding unit or the like in the main body 1. By this automatic setting in the initial state, the changeover switch in the changeover unit 2 is changed over, and the terminal 11 is brought into a usable state. That is, the probe 12 is driven, and the ultrasonic diagnostic image obtained by the main body 1 is displayed on the CRT display device 13.

Then, the recognition lamps in all the terminals 11, 21, 31 indicate that the terminal 11 is in a usable state. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the arrangement of various switches and indicator lamps in the terminal. When the use of the terminal 11 is completed or the use is not required, the recognition request release switch 11b is operated to request the main body 1 to release the recognition. As a result, the main unit 1 releases the usable state of the terminal 11 and does not display the recognition lamp of each terminal.

When one of the terminals is not in the usable state, the recognition request release switch of the terminal for which the main body 1 is requested to be recognized is operated to recognize the usable terminal (FIG. 2). Step,). Even if such a new recognition is made, the display of the recognition lamp corresponding to the recognized terminal is displayed at all terminals.

Here, the description will be continued assuming that the terminal 11 is still recognized. While checking the CRT display device 13, the operator puts the probe 12 on the affected area and operates so as to obtain the desired image (step in FIG. 2). Then, if necessary, the gain control knob 11e is adjusted to change or adjust the gain (step in FIG. 2). When the desired image is obtained, the freeze switch 11e is pressed to fix (freeze) the display on the CRT display device 13 (step in FIG. 2). When the frozen image is recorded in the recording device in the main body 1, the record switch 11d is pressed to give a recording instruction to the main body 11. In this way, the desired image is recorded (step in FIG. 2). When the acquisition and recording of the image are completed, the recognition request release switch 11b is operated so that the recognition request is not recognized and the other terminals are prepared for measurement.

FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the switching unit 2. The switching unit 2 includes a probe connector 2a for transmitting and receiving signals for the probe to and from the main body 1, a video connector 2b for a video signal from the main body 1 to the CRT display device, and a power connector for supplying power to each terminal. 2c, and these connectors are configured to be directly connectable to the main body 1. In addition, terminal connectors 2d, 2e, 2f for connecting to each terminal are provided, and the connection is made via a connector and a cable.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary to move the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus even when performing diagnosis at a plurality of diagnostic locations. Also, since multiple terminals are connected to the main body, the installation space is small.

[0015]

[Effect of device]

 As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the terminal to which the probe and the display device are connected is separated from the main body, and a plurality of terminals are connected to the main body. It is possible to realize an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that considers the separation between the main body and the terminal and the installation space.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a time chart showing the operation timing of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state of a main part of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection state of main parts of an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 main part 2 switching part 11,21,31 terminal 12,22,32 probe 13,23,33 CRT display device

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A main unit (1) for performing a process for ultrasonic diagnosis, a terminal device having an operation unit for inputting an instruction for ultrasonic diagnosis, an image display device for displaying an image, In an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus including a probe for transmitting and receiving a sound wave signal, a plurality of terminal devices (11, 21, 31) to which an image display device and a probe are connected are connected to a main body (1). An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus characterized by the above.