JPH07303596A - Endoscopic system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an endoscopic system by which set up data of peripheral equipment can be memorized in the memory means of a control means by easy operation and also can call the set up data stored in the memory means of the control means by easy operation. CONSTITUTION:A data registration part 111 is set in a menu screen 110 as a data registration and calling means used when the set up data of each peripheral equipments are stored in a preset memory area of a system controller memory or the set up data stored in the memory are called out and transmitted each peripheral equipment via a telecommunication line so as to make setting up subsequently. Therefore, when only the set up data necessary for an user among the set up data of the peripheral equipment is set up beforehand, the set up data is stored in the present memory area only by touch inputting a data switch 113 on the menu screen.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an endoscope system for centrally controlling a surgical device including an endoscope and a plurality of peripheral devices.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An endoscope is widely used in which a slender insertion portion is inserted into a body cavity so that an organ in the body cavity can be observed and various therapeutic treatments can be performed by using a treatment tool as needed. This endoscope constitutes an endoscope system with a plurality of peripheral devices, and in addition to the endoscope, for example, a light source device that supplies illumination light to a portion to be inspected, and an image signal from the endoscope is processed. An endoscopic image processing device, a monitor device for displaying an optical image processed by the endoscopic image processing device, or various peripheral devices such as an electric scalpel and a pneumoperitoneum as a treatment tool may be variously used depending on the purpose of surgery. It is designed to be used in combination.

A plurality of peripheral devices constituting this endoscope system are collectively controlled by a centralized controller which is a control means.

For example, the applicant of the present invention has filed Japanese Patent Application No. 5-27440.
A display provided with a control means for electrically controlling a plurality of peripheral devices by electrically connecting them with a communication cable and a control means for controlling a plurality of peripheral devices by a touch screen integrally provided on a display. A medical control system having a peripheral device controller as an input operation means is proposed.

In the peripheral equipment controller provided in this medical control system, the operating state and setting data of each peripheral device which is communication-controlled by the control means are displayed on the display display, and the touch mounted on the display display surface. The screen allows remote control of the operation and settings of each peripheral device.

[0006] The applicant of the present invention filed Japanese Patent Application No. 5-144857.
In addition, an endoscope system equipped with a control panel capable of centrally controlling a plurality of peripheral devices and operating and setting the plurality of peripheral devices by an operation screen equipped with a touch panel as an operation switch. is suggesting.

On the control panel of this endoscope system, the operating state and setting data of the connected peripheral devices can be stored for each operator, and the stored setting data can be called and set in each peripheral device. be able to. In addition, a control panel mounted on the display surface of the display allows remote control such as changing the operation of a plurality of peripheral devices.

[0008]

However, in the medical control system disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 5-274402, the setting data of a plurality of peripheral devices to be controlled are displayed, inputting and operating means before the system is used, Alternatively, it is necessary to input the data in advance by using the input switch provided for each peripheral device, and when the number of peripheral devices used is large, preparation for this setting is very troublesome. It was

Further, in the endoscope system shown in Japanese Patent Application No. 5-144857, the operator is registered because the setting data of each peripheral device is collectively registered for each operator. After calling and setting the data, if you change the setting data of any one of the peripheral devices as needed and reset it, the setting data registered in the memory will be rewritten each time and registered in the memory. The setting data of each peripheral device is different before and after surgery.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the setting data of the peripheral device can be stored in the storage means of the control means by a simple operation, and can be stored in the storage means of the control means by a simple operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide an endoscope system capable of calling the set data stored therein and setting it in each peripheral device.

[0011]

In the endoscope system of the present invention, a control means for centrally controlling a plurality of peripheral devices via a communication line, and a memory provided in the control means for storing setting data of the peripheral devices. Means and controlled by said control means,
An endoscope system comprising: a display unit for displaying the operating state / setting data of a peripheral device; and a display input operation unit having a data input unit for inputting the setting data of the peripheral device, wherein the display input operation unit is provided. A data input storage operation for storing the setting data of each peripheral device in the storage means of the control means, and a data call for setting the setting data of each peripheral device by calling the setting data of each peripheral device stored in the storage means of the control means A data registration / calling means for setting operation is provided.

[0012]

According to this structure, when the operator registers the setting data of the peripheral device in the storage means of the control means, the data registration / call means provided in the display input operation means is switched on to switch the peripheral device. The setting data is stored in the storage means. Further, when calling and setting the setting data of the peripheral device which is registered as necessary, the desired data registered in the control means is input by switching the data registration / call means provided in the display input operation means. The setting data is called, and the data is transferred to each peripheral device via the communication line to perform the setting.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 relate to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the endoscope system, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a main screen of the centralized display panel, FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a menu screen of the centralized control panel, and FIG. 4 is a description showing a data registration mode of the menu screen. It is a figure.

As shown in FIG. 1, in an endoscope system 10 for performing an operation using an endoscope (not shown), there are many types of peripheral devices used together with the endoscope during the operation. The peripheral devices of are distributed and accommodated in a plurality of carts such as the first cart 20 and the second cart 30.

For example, the first cart 20 has a monitor 21, a centralized display panel 22, a first TV camera 23a, a first light source 24a, a second TV camera 23b, and a second light source 24.
b, video mixer 25, system controller 26,
A second cart 30 that houses peripheral devices such as a VTR 27
A monitor 31, an electric scalpel 32, peripheral devices such as a pneumoperitoneum 33, a CO2 cylinder 34, a suction bottle 35 and the like are housed therein.

The first T accommodated in the first cart 20
V camera 23a, first light source 24a, second TV camera 23
b, second light source 24b, video mixer 25 and VTR2
Reference numeral 7 is a serial interface provided inside each device and is connected to a system controller 26 which is a control means via a communication cable (not shown). Further, the electric knife 32 and the high-speed insufflator 33 housed in the second cart 30 use serial interfaces provided inside the respective devices, and a communication cable (not shown) is connected to the second distributor 36 via the second distributor 36. 2 relay device 37
And is connected to the system controller 26 housed in the first cart 20 by an inter-cart communication cable 51 extending from the second relay device 37. Further, a communication cable (not shown) extending from the system controller 26 is connected to the first relay device 29 via the first distributor 28, and the centralized control panel 41 is connected by the communication cable 52 extending from the first relay device 29. It is connected to the. The peripheral devices housed in the carts 20 and 30 are collectively controlled by a centralized control panel 41 which is a display input operation means.

A memory (not shown) is provided as a storage means inside the system controller 26. Further, the centralized control panel 41 is provided with a display which is a flat display such as a liquid crystal display or an EL as a display means, and the operating state and setting data of each peripheral device are displayed on the display while the display is displayed. The setting data of each peripheral device can be changed by a touch panel type input switch which is a data input means integrally provided on the display screen of the display.

The screen displayed on the centralized control panel 41 and its operation will be described with reference to FIGS.
The endoscope system 10 is provided with a central control panel 41 for controlling a plurality of peripheral devices, and the central control panel 41 is provided with a plurality of display screens in a hierarchical structure for each function of each peripheral device. There is.

FIG. 2 shows a main screen 100. On the main screen 100, as shown in the figure, only the main functions of the peripheral devices are collectively displayed. That is, from the operating state and setting data of the high-speed pneumoperitoneum 33 (described as Insufflation on the screen) and the electric scalpel 32 (described as Electric Surg. On the screen) that are most frequently used in the present endoscope system 10. The data and operating conditions that are set to be displayed in advance and the video mixer 25 (on the screen
Mixer) and the operating status of the VTR 27 are displayed.

On the upper side of the main screen 100, a high-speed pneumoperitoneum 33, an electric scalpel 32, a video mixer 25 and a VT.
A data display unit 101 for displaying the operating state and setting data regarding R27 is provided, and the high speed pneumoperitoneum 3 is provided on the lower side.
3, electric knife 32, video mixer 25 and VTR 27
An input switch unit 102 is provided for changing the operating state and setting data.

In this system, the setting items of the peripheral device displayed on the main screen 100 and the setting items to be registered in the storage means are programmed in advance in accordance with the operating state of each peripheral device and the frequency of use. Therefore, when the setting data is registered in the storage means in combination with the menu screen data setting input storage means, which will be described later, only preprogrammed items are stored.

The high-speed insufflator displayed on the main screen 100 of this embodiment indicates that the flow rate mode (FlowRate) is set to "L", that is, the Low mode. The input switches 102a and 102b provided on the display screen can be used to turn the device ON / OFF, and the pressure value can be changed by touching the input switch 102c. In the high-speed pneumoperitoneum, the pressure value can be changed in advance and is programmed to be stored in the system controller 26.

In the electric knife displayed on the main screen 100, the output set value in the CUT mode can be changed with the input switch 102d, and the COAGULAT with the input switch 102e.
The output setting value of ION mode can be changed. With an electric scalpel,
In advance, all setting data in all setting modes can be changed and programmed so as to be stored in the system controller 26.

Further, a display screen changeover switch section 103 is provided below the main screen 100 and other screens. The display screen changeover switch unit 103 is provided with a heading switch for each display screen, a part of which protrudes. By touching the heading switch, the screen on the display screen is switched to the desired touched screen. . For example, in the case of the main screen 100, by touch-inputting "Menu" 104 of the display screen changeover switch unit 103, the screen on the display is switched to the Menu screen 110 shown in FIG.

If, for example, the electric knife 32 is not connected to the system controller 26, the communication between the system controller 26 and the electric knife 32 is cut off, so that the electric knife of the display unit 101 of the main screen 100 is not connected. Nothing is displayed in the part corresponding to (Electric Surg.), And the input switch unit 102 is also in the input disabled state.

For peripheral devices whose connection is not detected by the system controller 26, the device name is not displayed on the heading switch of the display screen changeover switch unit 103.

Here, the menu screen will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, on the menu screen 110, the setting data of each peripheral device is stored in a predetermined memory area of the memory of the system controller 26, or the setting data stored in the memory is called up via a communication line. A data registration unit 111 is provided as a data registration / calling unit used when data is transferred to each peripheral device for setting.

First, the procedure for registering the setting data of the peripheral device using the data registration unit 111 will be described. When registering the peripheral device setting data in the memory of the system controller 26, the registration mode switch (New Da
(Enter te) 112 is touch-inputted. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the registration mode switch is highlighted and the menu screen 110 is switched to the data registration mode.

After confirming that the menu screen 110 has been switched to the data registration mode, the data registration unit 1
Any one of the 11 data switches 113a to 113d, for example, the data switch 113a is selected and touch-inputted. Then, in the main menu 100 shown in FIG. 2, the setting data programmed in advance to be stored is registered in the memory area corresponding to the memory 113a.

The switch of the data registration section 111 is
Not only the data switches 113a to 113d, but also the Next switch 11 located at the lower right of the data registration unit 111.
4 is touch-inputted, data switches 113e to 113h are added to the data registration unit 111 shown in FIG.
Can be called.

Next, a procedure for calling the setting data registered in the memory and setting the called setting data in each peripheral device will be described. From the data switches 113a to 113h of the data registration unit 111, a switch in which desired setting data is registered, for example, the data switch 113a is touch-inputted. Then, the system controller 26 reads out the setting data stored in the memory area of the memory of the system controller 26 corresponding to the input switch 113a of the data registration unit 111, and detects the connection detected by the communication unit. The setting data is transmitted to the device, and the setting values of the peripheral devices are collectively switched to this setting data.

In this way, among the setting data of the peripheral devices, only those necessary for the user are preset, and the setting data can be stored in a predetermined memory area only by touching the data switch on the menu screen. You can

When the setting data stored in the memory area is called, the desired setting data can be called from the memory area by simply touching the data switch on the menu screen, and the data of each peripheral device can be accessed via the communication line. Can be switched at once.

The user needs to program the device to be registered and the setting data in advance, and the data once registered cannot be rewritten unless the above-mentioned registration work is performed.

When any switch is touch-input, the touch panel of the centralized control panel 41 detects the coordinates of the touch-input switch and transmits data to the system controller 26.
Then, the coordinates of the switch and the display screen are made to correspond to each other, which switch is pressed, and the corresponding control data is transmitted to the peripheral device.

Further, although eight data, for example, data switches 113a to 113h can be registered in the data registration section 111, the number of data switches is not limited to eight, and more data switches can be provided. Good.

Further, when the data switches 113e to 113h are displayed in the data registration section 111, the Next switch 114 is operated as Prev. The display is changed to the switch 115. At this time, Prev. Switch 115
When is touch-inputted, the data switches 113e to 113h of the data registration unit 111 are displayed.
a to 113d, and when Prev. The switch 115 also switches to the display of the Next switch 114.

FIGS. 6 and 7 relate to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a view showing a key input screen, and FIG. 7 is a menu screen in which setting data is registered corresponding to a registered data name. It is a figure.

In this embodiment, when the setting data of the peripheral device is stored in the memory of the system controller 26, the setting data stored in the memory is registered in correspondence with the registration data name defined by the user. . The other structure is similar to that of the first embodiment.

First, the procedure for registering the setting data of the peripheral device using the data registration unit 111 will be described. Similar to the first embodiment, the registration mode switch 112 of the menu screen 110 shown in FIG. 3 is touch-input to switch to the data registration mode, and any one of the data switches 113a to 113h of the data registration unit 111 is switched. For example, the switch 113a is touch-inputted.

Then, the screen is automatically switched to the key input screen 120 shown in FIG. This key input screen 120 has a keyboard 121 at the center of the screen and a name display unit 12 at the top of the screen.
2, the characters input by the keyboard 121 are sequentially displayed on the name display section.

That is, this key input screen 1 is used as an index when registering and calling the setting data of each peripheral device.
20 using, for example, one's own name (A. Taguch
The registered data name is confirmed by inputting i) or the like as the registered data name and then pressing the return key. Then, the switch number of the data registration unit 111, for example, the system controller 26 corresponding to the switch 113a.
Among the setting data of each peripheral device at this time, the pressure value of the high-speed insufflator and all the setting data of the electric knife and all the setting modes are registered in the memory area of (A. Taguchi) is stored. Then, at the same time when the setting data storing operation is completed, the key input screen 120 is displayed on the menu screen 1 shown in FIG.
10 and the setting data set using the data switch 113a is A.10. Notify the worker that registration has been completed with the registration data name of Taguchi.

When the registered setting data is read out and set in each peripheral device, the data switch 113a is simply used.
The switch in which the desired registration data name has been input may be selected from among ~ 113d. At this time, it means that the setting data is not registered in the data switches 113b to 113d whose names are not displayed.

As described above, when one operator stores a plurality of setting data, the setting data of a plurality of peripheral devices can be registered in correspondence with the registered data name arbitrarily set by the operator. It becomes possible to easily judge the contents of the setting data that has been made from the registered data name,
With a simple operation, desired setting data can be called and set in the peripheral device. Other functions and effects are similar to those of the first embodiment.

When the data switch 113a is touch-input, the data switch is displayed in reverse while the system controller 26 reads the setting data stored in the corresponding memory area of the internal memory and transmits it to each peripheral device. Then, the setting data registered in the data switch is selected.

The data once registered can be rewritten by performing the above-mentioned registration work. For example, when the registered data switch is selected in the registration mode, the name display section 12 of the key input screen 120 shown in FIG. 6 is selected.
The name already registered is displayed in 2. If you press the return key without changing the name, the setting data of the peripheral device at that time will be stored in the memory with the original name that was already registered without changing the name, and the setting data will be changed. It

In the case of changing only the registered data name without changing the setting data, select the data switch before starting the registration work and preset each peripheral device, and perform the same registration work. Just change the name.

Furthermore, by using the name of the user or the name of the surgery as the registration data name, and by registering the setting data of the peripheral device for each user or for each field of surgery, a plurality of users can be registered. Even when the system is used, it is possible to know whether or not the setting data is the one desired by the registered data name, so that the usability is improved.

8 to 11 relate to the third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a view showing a menu having a patient data registration section, FIG. 9 is a view showing a patient data input screen, and FIG. 10 is a patient. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a menu screen in which data is registered corresponding to a patient name, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing patient data displayed on the menu screen.

In this embodiment, a patient data registration unit is provided so that patient data can be registered in the memory of the system controller 26. Other configurations are the same as those in the above-mentioned embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8, a patient data registration section 116 is provided at the center of the menu screen 110, and a plurality of switches on the lower center side are patient name registration switches 117a-11.
7c is a patient data display unit 118 for displaying registered patient data on the upper center side.

First, the procedure for registering the setting data of the peripheral device using the data registration unit 111 will be described. Similar to the first and second embodiments, the menu screen 11
The registration mode switch 112 of 0 is input to switch to the data registration mode, and patient data switches 117a to 117c
One switch, eg patient data switch 1
Touch 17a.

Then, the screen automatically switches to the patient data input screen 130 as shown in FIG. Similar to the key input screen 120 of the second embodiment, the patient data input screen 130 has a keyboard 131 at the center of the screen and a patient data display section 132 at the top of the screen, and the characters input by the key are sequentially displayed on the display section. It has become so. By inputting each item of the patient data and inputting the return key after inputting the last item, all the patient data are confirmed, and at the same time, as shown in FIG.
The screen is switched to the menu screen 110 shown in, and the patient name (S.Sato) is displayed on the patient data switch 117a to notify the operator that the patient data is registered in the corresponding area of the internal memory. Note that it is not necessary to input patient data for all items, and if the patient name and one other item are input, the other items can be registered blank.

When reading out and confirming the registered patient data, the patient data switch 117a displaying the patient name may be simply touch-inputted. At this time,
Switches 117b to 117c where the patient name is not displayed
Means that no data is registered in.

When the patient data switch 117a is touch-input, the data stored in the corresponding area of the internal memory of the system controller 26 is read out.
As shown in FIG. 1, patient data is displayed on the patient data display unit 118 at the upper center of the screen of the menu screen 110. At this time, the selected patient data switch 117a is highlighted to indicate that the patient data is selected.

The patient data once registered can be rewritten only by performing the patient data registration operation as in the first embodiment.

If the already registered patient data switch is selected in the registration mode, the already registered data is displayed in the patient data display section 132 of the patient data input screen 130 shown in FIG. If you press the return key without changing the value, the data will be stored as it is and the patient name will not be changed.

By thus inputting and storing the necessary items of patient data, the stored patient data can be read out and confirmed by a simple operation, which serves as an aid for reading out appropriate setting data. Other functions and effects are similar to those of the above-mentioned embodiment.

[Additional Notes] 1. Control means for centrally controlling a plurality of peripheral devices via a communication line, storage means provided in the control means for storing setting data of the peripheral devices, and controlled by the control means,
In the endoscope system including display means for displaying the operation state / setting data of the peripheral device and display input operation means having a data input means for inputting the setting data of the peripheral device, each of the display input operation means A data input storage operation for storing the setting data of the peripheral device in the storage means of the control means, and a data call setting operation for calling the setting data of each peripheral device stored in the storage means of the control means and setting the data in each peripheral device An endoscope system equipped with data registration / calling means for performing.

2. The endoscope system according to appendix 1, wherein the setting data of each peripheral device stored in the storage means is data that is selected and set in advance for each peripheral device.

3. The endoscope system according to appendix 1, wherein the setting data of each peripheral device stored in the storage means is stored in correspondence with input information that can be set arbitrarily.

4. The endoscope system according to appendix 1, wherein the control unit controls the display unit of the display input operation unit to display an operation screen for performing a data input storage operation of setting data and a data call setting operation.

5. The endoscope system according to appendix 1, wherein a plurality of data switches for registering data are provided on the operation screen of the display input operation means.

6. The endoscope system according to appendix 1, wherein the control means calls the setting data by the plurality of data switches in the normal mode and stores the setting data in the memory area in the registration mode.

7. The endoscope system according to appendix 1, wherein the control means switches a plurality of data switches displayed on the operation screen to different data switches by a changeover switch provided on the operation screen of the display input operation means.

8. The endoscope system according to appendix 1, wherein the control unit stores new data by overwriting the new data when the data is already stored in an area of the storage unit where the new data is stored.

9. 2. The endoscope system according to appendix 1, wherein a patient data section for storing and calling patient data is provided on the operation screen of the display input operation means.

[0068]

As described above, according to the present invention, the setting data of the peripheral device can be stored in the storage means of the control means by a simple operation, and can be stored in the storage means of the control means by a simple operation. It is possible to provide an endoscope system capable of calling the setting data stored therein and setting the setting data in each peripheral device.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 to 4 relate to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an endoscope system.

[Figure 2] Illustration of the main screen of the centralized display panel

[Fig. 3] Explanatory diagram of menu screen of centralized control panel

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a data registration mode of a menu screen.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing another data registration mode of the menu screen.

6 and 7 relate to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6 shows a key input screen.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a menu screen in which setting data is registered corresponding to a registered data name.

8 to 11 relate to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a view showing a surface of a menu having a patient data registration unit.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a patient data input screen.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a menu screen in which patient data is registered corresponding to a patient name.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing patient data displayed on the menu screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

 110 ... Menu screen 111 ... Data registration unit

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Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 relate to an embodiment of the present invention.
Diagram showing a schematic configuration of an endoscope system, FIG. 2 is the main screen of the illustration of the centralized control <br/> panel, FIG. 3 is a schematic view for illustrating a menu screen of the centralized control panel, Figure 4 is a data register of the menu screen It is explanatory drawing which shows a mode.

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In the case of the high-speed pneumoperitoneum displayed on the main screen 100 of this embodiment, the flow rate mode (FlowRat) is set.
e) indicates “L”, that is, the Low mode is set. Then, the input switches 102a and 102b provided on the display screen turn the device on / off.
The operation can be performed, and the flow rate mode can be changed by touching the input switch 102c. Further, in the high-speed pneumoperitoneum, the pressure value can be changed in advance and is programmed to be stored in the system controller 26.

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[0042] That is, as an indicator of when and call when registering <br/> configuration data for each peripheral device, for example by using the key input screen 120, their names (A.Taguch
The registered data name is confirmed by inputting i) or the like as the registered data name and then pressing the return key. Then, the switch number of the data registration unit 111, for example, the system controller 26 corresponding to the switch 113a.
Among the setting data of each peripheral device at this time, the pressure value of the high-speed insufflator and all the setting data of the electric knife and all the setting modes are registered in the memory area of (A. Taguchi) is stored. Then, at the same time when the setting data storing operation is completed, the key input screen 120 is displayed on the menu screen 1 shown in FIG.
10 and the setting data set using the data switch 113a is A.10. Notify the worker that registration has been completed with the registration data name of Taguchi.

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[0049] Figures 8 to 11 relates to a third embodiment of the present invention, the patient figure 10 shows a menu screen, FIG. 9 illustrates a patient data input screen with 8 patients data registration unit FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a menu screen in which data is registered corresponding to a patient name, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing patient data displayed on the menu screen.

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[Figure 2] Illustration of the main screen of the centralized control panel

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Figure 8 to 11 relates to a third embodiment of the present invention, FIG 8 is showing a menu screen with patient data registration unit

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When the data switch 113a is touch-inputted, the system controller 26 reads the setting data stored in the corresponding memory area of the internal memory and transmits it to each peripheral device, and the data switch is highlighted. , That the setting data registered in the data switch is selected.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A control unit for centrally controlling a plurality of peripheral devices via a communication line, a storage unit provided in the control unit for storing setting data of the peripheral device, and a control unit controlled by the control unit for controlling the peripheral devices. In an endoscope system provided with a display means for displaying operating state / setting data and a display input operation means having a data input means for inputting setting data of the peripheral device, the display input operation means of each peripheral device is provided. A data input storage operation for storing the setting data in the storage means of the control means and a data call setting operation for calling the setting data of each peripheral device stored in the storage means of the control means and setting the data in each peripheral device. An endoscope system having a data registration / calling means.