KR101710354B1 - X-ray image apparatus, control method for the same and x-ray image system - Google Patents

Abstract

Ray imaging apparatus and a control method of the X-ray imaging apparatus, the X-ray imaging apparatus displays a plurality of X-ray detectors, a mounting portion where the X-ray detector is mounted and a plurality of X-ray detectors, And a user interface for receiving a selection of a mounting part for receiving the input, displaying a mounting part on which the selected X-ray detector can be mounted, and a mounting part for mounting the X-ray detector among mounting parts mountable by a user.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION [0002] X-RAY IMAGE APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND X-RAY IMAGE SYSTEM [0002]

X-ray imaging apparatus for connecting and setting a detector, a control method thereof, and an X-ray imaging system.

An X-ray imaging apparatus is an apparatus for acquiring an image of an object using an X-ray. The X-ray imaging device images the interior of the object by a non-invasive method of irradiating the object with the X-rays and detecting the X-rays transmitted through the object. Therefore, the medical X-ray imaging apparatus can be used for diagnosis of injuries or illnesses inside the object which can not be confirmed by appearance.

The x-ray imaging apparatus includes an x-ray source for generating an x-ray to irradiate an object, and an x-ray detector for detecting an x-ray transmitted through the object. In order to be able to image various parts of the object, the X-ray source is movable and the X-ray detector can be mounted on a photographing table, a photographing stand, or portable.

A control method thereof, and an x-ray image system for setting a communication unit of a detector and a mounting unit to which a detector is to be mounted using detector pairing data stored in advance in a workstation or a server.

The present invention also provides an x-ray imaging apparatus, a control method thereof, and an x-ray imaging system for selecting a plurality of x-ray detectors according to the size of an x-ray detector and setting a mounting portion to which the selected x-ray detector is to be mounted.

An x-ray imaging apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment includes a plurality of x-ray detectors for storing detector identification data; A storage unit for storing beforehand detector pairing data for an available X-ray detector before receiving the detector identification data, and a controller for receiving detector pair identification data from the plurality of X-ray detectors, A control unit for searching for the object; . ≪ / RTI >

The display may further include a display for displaying characteristics of the X-ray detector based on the retrieved detector pairing data.

The display may also display one of the plurality of x-ray detectors.

In addition, the display may display characteristics of all of the plurality of X-ray detectors.

Also, the displayed characteristic may be at least one of a size, a color, a shape, a resolution, a processing speed, an available modality, and a diagnostic room where the detector is located.

Also, the display may display an x-ray detector located in a diagnostic room different from the diagnosis room where the control unit is located.

In addition, the work station may display the X-ray detector located in the different diagnosis room when the controller moves to the diagnosis room where the control unit is located.

A mounting portion on which the X-ray detector is mounted; And the display can display a mount on which the x-ray detector can be mounted based on the displayed characteristics.

An input unit for receiving a user's selection of one of the plurality of X-ray detectors according to the displayed characteristic; And the X-ray detector may include a detector display unit for indicating whether the selected X-ray detector is selected among the plurality of X-ray detectors.

In addition, the controller may determine whether the X-ray detector is a previously set X-ray detector based on the received detector identification data.

In addition, the controller may update the detector pairing data.

Also, the storage unit, the control unit, and the display may be included in a workstation.

Also, the display may be included in a sub-user interface.

An X-ray imaging apparatus according to another embodiment includes a storage unit for storing detector pairing data for an available X-ray detector before the detector identification data is received; And a controller for searching for detector pairing data matched with the received detector identification data when the detector identification data stored in the plurality of X-ray detectors is received; .

A display for displaying characteristics of the X-ray detector based on the retrieved detector pairing data; As shown in FIG.

The X-ray imaging apparatus according to another embodiment includes a plurality of X-ray detectors storing detector identification data; A communication unit for receiving detector sharing data for an available x-ray detector from a server and receiving the detector identification data from the plurality of x-ray detectors; And a detector for searching detector sharing data matching the received detector identification data; .

A display for displaying characteristics of the X-ray detector based on the retrieved detector sharing data; As shown in FIG.

The detector sharing data may be data obtained by combining detector pairing data of an X-ray imaging apparatus connected to the server.

The communication unit may receive X-ray detector status information of another X-ray imaging apparatus located in another diagnostic room, and may transmit setting information.

The detector state information may be at least one of a size, a color, a shape, a resolution, a processing speed, a modality, and a diagnostic room where the X-ray detector is located.

The communication unit may transmit a status information request signal to the other X-ray imaging apparatus and receive a status information signal from the other X-ray imaging apparatus.

The status information signal may include information on a diagnosis room in which the X-ray detector included in the other X-ray imaging apparatus is previously located and a diagnostic room in which the X-ray detector is currently located.

The workstation may also transmit a configuration information signal to the other x-ray imaging device and receive an acknowledgment signal from the other x-ray imaging device.

In addition, the setting information signal may include a swap signal swapping an X-ray detector included in the other X-ray imaging apparatus.

In addition, the communication unit, the control unit, and the display may be included in a workstation.

Also, the communication unit, the control unit, and the display may be included in a sub-user interface.

An x-ray imaging system according to an exemplary embodiment includes a plurality of x-ray detectors storing detector identification data; A server in which detector sharer data for available x-ray data is prestored prior to receipt of the detector identification data; A communication unit receiving the detector sharing data from the server and receiving the detector identification data from the plurality of X-ray detectors; And a detector for searching detector sharing data matching the received detector identification data; .

The display may further include a display unit for displaying characteristics of the X-ray detector based on the detected detector sharing data.

A method of controlling an x-ray imaging apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment includes: storing detector pairing data for an available x-ray detector in advance before receiving detector identification data; Receiving the detector identification data from a plurality of X-ray detectors; And searching for detector pairing data matching the received detector identification data; .

Displaying the characteristics of the X-ray detector based on the retrieved detector pairing data; As shown in FIG.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling an X-ray imaging apparatus, comprising: receiving detector sharing data for an available X-ray detector from a server; Receiving detector identification data from a plurality of x-ray detectors; And searching for detector sharing data matching the received detector identification data; .

Displaying the characteristics of the X-ray detector based on the retrieved detector sharing data; As shown in FIG.

According to the X-ray imaging apparatus, the control method thereof, and the X-ray imaging system described above, it is possible to set a detector that is not set by using the detector pairing data stored in advance in a workstation or a server, or to change the setting of a detector that has been set.

Also, the X-ray detector to be set among a plurality of X-ray detectors can be selected according to at least one of size, color, shape, resolution, and response time of the X-ray detector.

1 is a simplified block diagram of an x-ray imaging apparatus according to one embodiment.
2 is a detailed block diagram of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to an embodiment.
3 is a diagram illustrating detector pairing data according to one embodiment.
4 is another block diagram of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an X-ray detector provided in a portable manner according to an embodiment.
6 is a front view of a detector including a detector display unit according to an embodiment.
7A is a perspective view of a sealing type X-ray imaging apparatus according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7B shows a concept that the X-ray detector is compatible with the size conversion of the mounting part in the sealing-type X-ray imaging apparatus according to the embodiment.
8A is a perspective view of a mobile type x-ray imaging apparatus according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8B illustrates a concept that the X-ray detector is compatible with the size conversion of the mounting portion in the sealing-type X-ray imaging apparatus according to the embodiment. 9 is a perspective view of a mammography type X-ray imaging apparatus according to an embodiment.
10 is a perspective view of an angiography-type x-ray imaging apparatus according to an embodiment.
11 is a perspective view of an x-ray imaging system using a ceiling-type x-ray imaging apparatus and a mobile-type x-ray imaging apparatus in a diagnosis room according to another embodiment.
12 is a perspective view of an x-ray imaging system using a mammography type x-ray imaging apparatus and a mobile type x-ray imaging apparatus in a diagnosis room according to another embodiment.
13 is a perspective view of an x-ray imaging system using an angio-graphic imaging device and a mobile type x-ray imaging device in a diagnostic room according to another embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram of moving a detector located in one diagnostic room to another diagnostic room and connecting the detector to a workstation according to an embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram of moving a detector located in one diagnostic room to another diagnostic room and connecting the same to a workstation according to another embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram of moving a detector located in one diagnostic room to another diagnostic room and connecting it to a workstation according to another embodiment.
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FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a graphic user interface displayed when the mounting unit senses mounting of a detector according to an exemplary embodiment. FIG.
18 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface before searching for a detector according to an embodiment.
19 is a diagram illustrating a graphical user interface during a detector search according to an embodiment.
20 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the first embodiment.
21 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the second embodiment.
22 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting the detector according to the third embodiment.
23 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the fourth embodiment.
24 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the fifth embodiment.
25 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the sixth embodiment.
26 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the seventh embodiment.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the eighth embodiment. FIG.
28 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the ninth embodiment.
29 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after searching for a detector according to the tenth embodiment.
30 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the eleventh embodiment.
31 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the twelfth embodiment.
32 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the thirteenth embodiment.
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the fourteenth embodiment. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the fifteenth embodiment.
35 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the sixteenth embodiment.
36 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the seventeenth embodiment.
37 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the eighteenth embodiment.
38 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the nineteenth embodiment.
39 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface before entering the detector search condition according to the embodiment a.
40 is a diagram showing an example of a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a detector size according to the embodiment a.
41 is a diagram showing another example of a graphical user interface for inputting a search condition for a detector size according to the embodiment a.
42 is a diagram illustrating a graphic user interface for inputting search conditions for a detector color according to the embodiment a.
43 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a detector shape according to the embodiment a.
44 is a diagram illustrating a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a detector resolution according to the embodiment a.
45 is a diagram illustrating a graphical user interface for inputting a search condition for a detector response time according to the embodiment a.
46 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a diagnosis room where a detector according to the embodiment a is located.
47 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface during a detector search by inputting a detector search condition according to the embodiment a.
48 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface before detector selection after detector search according to embodiment b.
49 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector selection and detector selection according to embodiment b.
50 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector and selecting a detector according to the embodiment c;
51 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector and selecting a detector according to Embodiment D. FIG.
52 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection and detector selection according to Embodiment e.
53 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector selection and detector selection according to Embodiment f.
54 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface before detecting a detector according to the embodiment g;
55 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface during detector search according to the embodiment g.
FIG. 56 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface showing a connectable mounting portion of the selected X-ray detector after searching for a detector according to the embodiment g; FIG.
57 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface showing a connectable mounting part of a selected X-ray detector and a currently connected mounting part after searching for a detector according to the embodiment g;
58 is a diagram illustrating a graphical user interface for changing a mounting portion to be connected to an X-ray detector selected after detecting a detector according to Embodiment g;
59 is a diagram showing an example of a graphical user interface for selecting a modality and a mounting unit after searching a detector according to the embodiment h.
Fig. 60 is a diagram showing another example of a graphical user interface for selecting the modality and the mounting section after searching the detector according to the embodiment h.
61 is a diagram showing another example of a graphical user interface for selecting a modality and a mounting section after searching a detector according to the embodiment h.
62 is a diagram showing another example of a graphical user interface for selecting the modality and the mounting unit after detector detection according to the embodiment h.
63 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface for selecting the modality after detecting the detector according to the embodiment i.
FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating a graphical user interface selecting a sealing type of modality after detecting a detector according to embodiment i; FIG.
65 is a diagram showing a graphic user interface showing a mounting unit connectable for every modality after detector detection according to embodiment j.
66 is a diagram illustrating a concept of communication between a plurality of diagnosis rooms and a server according to an embodiment.
67 is a flowchart of a method of setting a detector according to an embodiment.
68 is a flowchart of a method of setting a detector according to another embodiment.
69 is a flowchart of a method of setting a detector according to another embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. In the following description, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

The terms used in the following description are terms selected in consideration of functions in the embodiments, and the meaning of the terms may vary depending on the user, the intention or custom of the operator, and the like. Therefore, the meaning of the terms used in the following embodiments is defined according to the definition when specifically defined below, and in the absence of a specific definition, it should be construed in a sense generally recognized by ordinary artisans.

In addition, the configurations selectively described below or selectively described embodiments of the embodiments described below are not necessarily mutually exclusive, unless the technical details are apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, It should be understood.

In the present embodiment, the first to thirteenth embodiments are directed to a method of displaying a searched X-ray detector on a detector screen in a different or expanded embodiment, and other embodiments are classified as embodiments a to f Respectively.

In the following description, the X-ray imaging apparatus is provided with one X-ray source in one X-ray imaging apparatus to set one X-ray detector. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of X-ray sources included in one X- It is possible to set the X-ray detector as much as possible.

Hereinafter, embodiments of an X-ray imaging apparatus and a control method thereof will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 are block diagrams of an X-ray imaging apparatus, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of detector pairing data stored in a work station 200.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1 may include an X-ray detector 100 and a main body 10. The body 10 may also include an x-ray source 70, a workstation 200, a mounting portion 300, and a sub-user interface 80.

The X-ray detector 100 is an apparatus for detecting an X-ray transmitted through an object irradiated from the X-ray source 70, and the detection of the X-ray is performed in the detection panel inside the X-ray detector 100. A plurality of pixels, which are sensitive to X-rays, may be arranged in a matrix form on the sensing panel 120. In addition, the sensing panel converts the detected X-rays into electrical signals to acquire X-ray images inside the object.

The sensing panel can be classified according to the material construction method, the method of converting the detected X-rays into the electric signal, and the method of obtaining the electric signal.

First, the sensing panel is divided into a single-element device and a horn-forming device depending on the material construction method.

In the case of a single-element device, it corresponds to a case where a part for detecting an X-ray to generate an electric signal and a part for reading and processing an electric signal are made of a single material semiconductor or manufactured by a single process. For example, (Charge Coupled Device) or CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor), which are devices.

In the case of a horn-forming device, a portion for detecting an X-ray to generate an electrical signal and a portion for reading and processing an electrical signal are made of different materials or are manufactured by different processes. For example, when an X-ray is detected using a light receiving element such as a photodiode, a CCD, or a CdZnTe, and an electrical signal is read and processed by using a CMOS ROIC (Read Out Integrated Circuit), a strip detector is used to detect the X- When reading and processing electrical signals using ROIC, and when using an a-Si or a-Se flat panel system.

The sensing panel is divided into a direct conversion method and an indirect conversion method according to a method of converting an X-ray into an electrical signal.

In the direct conversion system, when an X-ray is irradiated, an electron-hole pair is temporarily generated in the light-receiving element, electrons move to the anode and holes move to the cathode due to the electric field applied to both ends of the light- Into an electrical signal. The materials used for the light-receiving element in the direct conversion system include a-Se, CdZnTe, HgI2, and PbI2.

In the indirect conversion method, when an X-ray irradiated from the X-ray source 70 reacts with a scintillator to emit a photon having a wavelength in a visible light region, the light receiving element senses the converted photon and converts it into an electrical signal. In the indirect conversion method, a-Si is used as a light-receiving element. As the scintillator, a GADOX scintillation thin film, a micro-columnar or needle-structured CSI (T1) is used.

The sensing panel also includes a charge accumulation mode (Charge Integration Mode) in which a charge is stored for a predetermined period of time and a signal is obtained from the charge accumulation mode, and a photon counting mode every time a signal is generated by a single x- (Photon Counting Mode).

For the sake of convenience of explanation, the sensing panel may be applied by any of the above-mentioned methods. However, the following description will be made on the assumption that the sensing panel is a direct conversion system for directly acquiring an electric signal from the X- The photon counting method is applied.

The X-ray detector 100 may include a detector sensing unit 140, a detector storage unit 170, a detector communication unit 160, a detector display unit 190, and a detector control unit 150.

The detector detection unit 140 can detect the position of the X-ray detector 100 when the X-ray detector 100 is used without being mounted on the mounting unit 300. [ The detector detection unit 140 may be provided on the back surface or the side surface of the X-ray detector 100 or may be provided inside the X-ray detector 100. That is, the position of the detector sensing unit 140 is not limited within a range that does not affect the detection of the X-ray of the X-ray detector 100.

The detector storage unit 170 stores detector identification data 171 for specifying the type of the X-ray detector 100.

Here, the detector identification data 171 is information for identifying a specific X-ray detector 100 among the plurality of X-ray detectors 100. Specifically, the detector identification data 171 may include a detector model, a serial number, and a detector IP. The detector model may be a model name of a specific manufacturer's specific detector. The serial number is information for identifying a plurality of detectors which are the same detector model, and may be the manufacture date or the serial number of the detector. The detector IP may be a protocol set for communication with the workstation 200 as information for identifying a plurality of detectors having the same detector model and serial number.

Detector storage 170 may include non-volatile memory such as ROM, high-speed random access memory (RAM), magnetic disk storage, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile semiconductor memory devices.

For example, the detector storage unit 170 may be a semiconductor memory device such as a SD (Secure Digital) memory card, a SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory card, a mini SD memory card, a mini SDHC memory card, a TF , micro SD memory card, micro SDHC memory card, memory stick, CF (Compact Flach), MMC (Multi-Media Card), MMC micro, XD (eXtreme Digital)

In addition, the detector storage 170 may include a network attached storage device accessed via the network 400.

The detector communication unit 160 exchanges information for identification and setting of the X-ray detector 100 and the like. Specifically, the detector communication unit 160 transmits the detector identification data 171 stored in the detector storage unit 170 to the workstation 200, and transmits information set by the workstation 200 to the X-ray detector 100 Can be delivered. In addition, the detector communication unit 160 can transmit an electric signal, which is received by the X-ray detector 100 and converted by the X-ray detector 100, to the workstation 200. The detector communication unit 160 may transmit the protocol set up for communication with the network 400 to the workstation 200 to recognize the diagnostic room where the corresponding X-ray detector 100 is located. The detector communication unit 160 may be connected to the network 400 by wire or wireless and may communicate with the external server 401 or another sub user interface 402 or other medical device 403 or the network hub 410 . In addition, the detector communication unit 160 can perform data communication according to a communication standard.

The detector communication unit 160 can transmit and receive data related to remote control through the network 400 and can transmit and receive operations of other medical devices 403 and the like. Furthermore, the detector communication unit 160 may receive information on the error correction of the detector model from the server 401 and utilize it for the operation of the X-ray imaging apparatus 1.

The detector communication unit 160 may be connected to the network 400 by wires or wirelessly to exchange data with the server 401, another sub-user interface 402, another medical device 403, or the network hub 410. Detector communication unit 160 may comprise one or more components in communication with network 400. For example, the detector communication unit 160 may include a detector wireless communication unit 161 and a detector wired communication unit 165.

The detector wireless communication unit 161 is wirelessly connected to the network 400 so that the X-ray detector 100 can exchange information to be transmitted to the work station 200 and the like and information for setting the X-ray detector 100. The detector wireless communication unit 161 may include a detector wireless communication port 163 and a detector wireless communication module 162.

The detector wireless communication port 163 provides a path for transferring data to be transmitted from the detector wireless communication module 162 to the wireless communication module 262 via the wireless communication port 263 to the wireless communication module 262.

The detector wireless communication module 162 may pair with the wireless communication module 262 to exchange information for identifying and setting the X-ray detector 100. The detector wireless communication module 162 includes an antenna system, an RF transceiver, one or more amplifiers, a tuner, one or more oscillators, a digital signal processor, a CODEC chipset, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, But are not limited to, well known circuits for performing such functions.

The wireless communication may be implemented in a variety of communication systems such as Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA) (Bluetooth Low Energy), Near Field Communication (NFC), Zigbee, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) (e.g., IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, and / or IEEE 802. 11n, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX, Wi-Fi Direct, Ultra Wideband (UWB), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), email, instant messaging and / A protocol for Short Message Service (SMS), or any other suitable communication protocol. In addition, various wireless communication methods may be used as an example of wireless communication.

The detector wire communication unit 165 is connected to the network 400 in a wired manner so that the X-ray detector 100 can exchange information for setting the X-ray detector 100 and information to be transmitted to the work station 200 and the like. The detector wired communication unit 165 may include a detector wired communication port 167 and a detector wired communication module 166.

The detector wired communication port 167 is connected to the wired communication port 267 through a communication cable to exchange information for identification and setting of the X-ray detector 100.

The detector wired communication port 167 may be connected to various types of communication cables. Specifically, the detector wired communication port 167 may be a high-definition multimedia interface port, a DVI (Digital Video Interface) port, a D-subminiature port, an unshielded twisted pair cable port and a universal serial bus port. In addition, various communication ports for transmitting the detector identification data 171 and for receiving the setting information of the X-ray detector 100 may be used as an example of the detector wired communication port 167.

The detector wired communication module 166 may exchange information with a wired communication module 266 connected through a communication cable. Specifically, the detector wired communication module 166 may transmit the connection signal to the wired communication module 266, and may receive the response signal of the workstation 200 to perform the session. The detector wired communication module 166 can also transmit detector identification data 171 to the workstation 200 and receive configuration information of the corresponding x-ray detector 100 of the workstation 200.

In addition, the detector wired communication module 166 refers to a module for communication using an electric signal or an optical signal. The wired communication technology may include, but is not limited to, a pair cable, a coaxial cable, an optical fiber cable, and an ethernet cable.

When the workstation 200 selects the corresponding X-ray detector 100 in the graphic user interface G1 to set the X-ray detector 100 among the plurality of X-ray detectors 100, (100). That is, only the detector display unit 190 of the X-ray detector 100 can be turned on and the detector display unit 190 of the other X-ray detector 100 can be turned off. Conversely, only the detector display unit 190 of the X-ray detector 100 is turned off and the detector display unit 190 of the other X-ray detector 100 can be turned on.

In addition, the detector display unit 190 may display the setting information of the X-ray detector 100. That is, the detector display unit 190 can display the type and communication type of the mounting unit 300 mounted with the corresponding detector set through the work station 200. In addition, the detector display unit 190 may display an x-ray image taken by the x-ray detector 100.

The detector control unit 150 controls all operations of the X-ray detector 100. The detector control unit 150 receives the detector identification data 171 from the detector storage unit 170 and transfers the detector identification data 171 to the workstation 200. The detector control unit 150 receives the setting information from the workstation 200, And information according to the characteristics of the mounting portion 300 on which the X-ray detector 100 is mounted can be set. The detector controller 150 may control the detector 200 to transmit the position information of the detector to the workstation 200 and may transmit the protocol of the detector to the workstation 200 can do. In addition, the detector control unit 150 can convert the photographed X-rays into electric signals to generate a video signal.

In addition, the detector controller 150 functions as a central processing unit, and the type of the central processing unit may be a microprocessor. The microprocessor may include an arithmetic logic unit, a register, a program counter, a command decoder, And the like.

In addition, the microprocessor may include a graphics processor (GPU) for graphics processing of images or video. The microprocessor can be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) including a core and a GPU. A microprocessor may include single core, dual core, triple core, quad core and multiples thereof.

In addition, the detector control unit 150 may include a graphics processing board that includes a GPU, RAM, or ROM on a separate circuit board that is electrically connected to the microprocessor.

The main body 10 generates an X-ray and irradiates the X-ray to a target object, and converts the electric signal converted by the detector into a video signal. The body 10 may also include an x-ray source 70, a workstation 200, a mounting portion 300, and a sub-user interface 80.

The X-ray source 70 generates an X-ray and irradiates the object with an X-ray tube for generating an X-ray. The X-ray tube may be a bipolar tube including an anode and a cathode, and the tube may be a glass tube made of a material such as a hard silica glass.

The workstation 200 is connected to a plurality of X-ray detectors 100 to control the X-ray detector 100, and can receive and display the photographed video signals. The workstation 200 may include a storage unit 270, a communication unit 260, a user interface 210, and a control unit 250.

The storage unit 270 may store the detector pairing data 271 and the mounting unit data 278 and may transmit the same to the controller 250. The type and storage method of the storage unit 270 may be the same as or different from those of the detector storage unit 170 described above.

Here, the detector pairing data 271 is a set of information on the X-ray detectors 100 usable in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1. More specifically, the detector pairing data 271 may include information corresponding to the detector identification data 171 stored in the plurality of X-ray detectors 100 to identify the X-ray detector 100, and the plurality of X-ray detectors 100 ), As well as information for setting the detector. In addition, the detector pairing data 271 may include characteristic information on a specific x-ray detector such as information on the size and the like of the x-ray detector and photographing condition information.

In addition, the detector pairing data 271 may be stored in the storage unit 270. As shown in FIG. 15, the detector pairing data 271 may include a detector model of a plurality of X-ray detectors 100, a serial number, and a detector IP.

Referring to FIG. 3, the detector model 272 may be a model name of a specific detector of a specific manufacturer. The serial number (273) is information for identifying a plurality of detectors which are the same detector model, and may be the manufacture date or serial number of the detector. Detector IP 274 may be a protocol established for communication with workstation 200 as information for identifying a plurality of detectors having the same detector model and serial number.

For example, the detector pairing data 271 may include first detector pairing data 271a, second detector pairing data 271b, third detector pairing data 271c, and fourth detector pairing data 271d. have.

The first detector pairing data 271a is information on the X-ray detector 100 corresponding to the first detector pairing data 271a. The first detector model 272a is "M1", the first serial number 273a is SN1 ", and the first detector IF 274a may be stored as "AAA.BBB.CCC.DD ". The second detector pairing data 271b is information on the X-ray detector 100 corresponding to the second detector pairing data 271b, and the second detector model 272b is "M2", the second serial number 273b May be stored as " SN2 ", and the second detector ID 274b may be stored as "AAA.BBB.CCC.DE ". The third detector pairing data 271c is information on the X-ray detector 100 corresponding to the third detector pairing data 271c. The third detector model 272c is M3, the third serial number 273c Quot; SN3 ", and the third detector IF 274c may be stored as "AAA.BBB.CCC.DF ". The fourth detector pairing data 271d is information on the X-ray detector 100 corresponding to the fourth detector pairing data 271d, and the fourth detector model 272d is "M3", the fourth serial number 273d Quot; SN4 ", and the fourth detector ID 274d may be stored as "AAA.BBB.CCC.DF ". The X-ray detector 100 corresponding to the third detector pairing data 271c and the X-ray detector 100 corresponding to the fourth detector pairing data 271d are connected to the detector models 272c and 272d and the serial numbers 273c, 273d are the same, they can be the same kind of detectors. The X-ray detector 100 corresponding to the third detector pairing data 271c and the X-ray detector 100 corresponding to the fourth detector pairing data 271d are connected to a detector interface 274c for communication with the workstation 200 , 274d are different and can be identified through this.

In addition, various types of detector pairing data 271 that can be used in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 may be stored in the storage unit 270 or the server 401.

In addition, the detector pairing data 271 may include characteristic information. The characteristic information may be information on characteristics of the X-ray detector matching the detector identification data. Specifically, the characteristic information includes information on a photographing condition such as color correction of an X-ray detector arranged according to detector room information of an X-ray detector connectable to the X-ray image system, and size, color, shape, resolution and response time of the X- .

The mounting portion data 278 may include different imaging conditions for the mounting portions 300 and correction values for adjusting the imaging conditions between the X-ray detectors 100. Specifically, since the table mounting portion 310, the stand mounting portion 320, and the portable mounting portion 330 have different imaging regions and imaging conditions, images photographed at the time of photographing may differ based on the same set values. Accordingly, the workstation 200 can set the X-ray detector 100 by calling the mounting portion data 278 corresponding to the selected mounting portion 300 when the X-ray detector 100 is set.

The communication unit 260 receives the detector identification data 171 from the X-ray detector 100 and transmits the setting information of the X-ray detector 100 and the control signal for the X-ray detector 100 to the X-ray detector 100. The communication unit 260 may update the detector pairing data 271 through the server 401 or the like to obtain information on the detector that is not stored in the workstation 200. [ Here, the server 401 is a system for exchanging information related to the medical device. For example, the server 401 may be a Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS). In addition, the server 401 may store detector pairing data 271 including identification information and setting information for the X-ray detector that can be connected to the main body 10.

 The communication unit 260 may communicate with the network hub 410 or other medical device 403 to set and control the X-ray detector 100 located in another diagnostic room where the work station 200 is not located.

Referring again to FIG. 2, the communication unit 260 may include a wireless communication unit 261 and a wired communication unit 265. The wireless communication unit 261 may include a wireless communication port 263 and a wireless communication module 262 and the wired communication unit 265 may include a wired communication port 267 and a wired communication module 266 have. The communication methods and types of the wireless communication port 263, the wireless communication module 262, the wired communication port 267 and the wired communication module 266 are the same as those of the detector wireless communication port 163, the detector wireless communication module 162 ), The detector wired communication port 167 and the detector wired communication module 166, or may be different.

The user interface 210 displays a photographed x-ray image and a graphical user interface for setting the x-ray detector 100, and inputs a control command for photographing the x-ray image and a command for setting the x-ray detector 100 . The graphical user interface displayed on the user interface 210 and receiving the user's selection will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 16 to 64 below.

The control unit 250 controls all the operations of the workstation 200. Specifically, the control unit 250 may compare the received plurality of detector identification data 171 with the detector pairing data 271 to retrieve information corresponding to the detector identification data 171 in the detector pairing data 271 . In addition, the control unit 250 can search for the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the work station 200, sort and display the X-ray detector 100, and display the X-ray detector 100 in a graphic user interface. The controller 250 selects one of the X-ray detectors 100 to be connected and stores the setting information of the X-ray detector 100 and controls the X-ray detector 100 to transmit the stored setting information to the X- can do. In addition, the controller 250 can adjust the setting value of the mounting unit 300 by using the X-ray detector 100 selected based on the mounting unit data 278. The control unit 250 may also select a mounting unit 300 for mounting the x-ray detector 100 to be set and a graphical user interface for setting the x-ray detector 100 and the mounting unit 300 The user interface 210 can be controlled to be implemented. In addition, the controller 250 may control the detector display unit 190 to distinguish the selected X-ray detector 100 from other X-ray detector 100 for setting. In addition, the control unit 250 may perform various control operations to control the X-ray imaging apparatus 1. FIG.

The configuration and the like of the control unit 250 may be the same as or different from those of the detector control unit 150 described above.

The mounting portion 300 fixes the X-ray detector 100 so that the X-ray detector 100 is positioned to photograph the X-ray image. The mounting portion 300 may include a mounting sensing portion 340 to sense which mounting portion 300 has mounted the specific X-ray detector 100 and transmit the sensed X-ray detector 100 to the workstation 200. The mounting portion 300 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 5A to 8 below.

The sub-user interface 80 is provided on one side of the X-ray source, and can input various information or manipulate each apparatus when radiographing the object ob. In addition, the sub-user interface 80 may include a mobile user interface.

The sub user interface 80 may include a sub display 81, a sub control unit 82, a sub storage unit 83, a sub input unit 84 and a sub communication unit 85. The sub display 81, the sub control unit 82, the sub storage unit 83, the sub input unit 84 and the sub communication unit 85 are connected to the display 212 of the work station 200, the control unit 210, The storage unit 270, the input unit 211, and the communication unit 260 of FIG. For example, the sub-user interface 80 receives identification information from the X-ray detector 100 to search for data matching the identification information in the detector pairing data, and displays the characteristics of the X-ray detector 100 based on the retrieved data can do. In addition, the work station 200 can perform the above-described operations performed by communicating with the X-ray detector 100. The names of the sub display 81, the sub control unit 82, the sub storage unit 83, the sub input unit 84 and the sub communication unit 85 are used to distinguish the components from the work station 200, The control unit 82, the storage unit 83, the input unit 84, or the communication unit 85 as long as the distinction from the display unit 200 is not required.

Alternatively, the operations described as being performed by the control unit 250, such as storing the detector pairing data and searching for information corresponding to the detector identification data in the detector pairing data, may be performed by the workstation 200, 200, or the operation of receiving the command from the user, that is, the operation described as being performed by the user interface 210, is performed by the sub-display of the sub-user interface 80, (81) and the sub-input unit (84).

4, it is also possible for a communicatable mobile device 404 such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, a PDA, etc. to perform some of the operations of the workstation described above. For example, the operations described as being performed by the controller 250 may be performed by the workstation 200 or the sub-user interface 80, and the operations described as performed by the user interface 210 may be performed by the mobile device . Alternatively, it is possible to perform both the operations described as being performed by the controller 250 and the operations described as being performed by the interface 210, in the mobile device. In this case, the communication unit provided in the mobile device can communicate with the workstation 200 to obtain information necessary for performing the operation.

5 is a diagram showing an X-ray detector provided to be portable.

The X-ray detector 100 may be mounted on the portable mounting portion 330. The portable mounting portion 330 may include a grid 331 that reduces the amount of scatter line reaching the x-ray detector 100 and a frame 332 that defines the perimeter of the grid 331.

The grid 331 may be formed by mixing a substance having a high x-ray absorption rate and a substance having a low x-ray absorption rate. The grid 331 may include at least one thin plate having a high X-ray absorptivity, and may be formed such that a substance having a low X-ray absorption rate is provided between the thin films. The thin film can be formed by depositing an absorption pattern layer on a substrate such as lead, bismuth, gold, barium, tungsten, platinum, mercury, indium, thallium, But is not limited to, one of palladium, tin, and zinc, or an alloy thereof. Materials with low x-ray absorptivity may be implemented in one of plastic, polymer, ceramic, graphite, and carbon fiber, but are not limited thereto.

Further, the grid 331 may be formed by a focussed grid in which thin plates are arranged at a predetermined angle toward the focal point, a parallel grid in which the thin films are arranged parallel to each other, But is not limited to, a crossed grid.

At least one protrusion 332a and 332b may be formed in the frame 332 and the X-ray detector 100 may be combined with the portable mount 330 in such a manner as to be engaged with the protrusions 332a and 332b . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the X-ray detector 100 and the portable mounting portion 330 can be combined, the portable mounting portion 330 may have a structure other than the structure for forming the protruding portion, Method may be applied. A plurality of portable mounting portions 330 may be provided, and the plurality of portable mounting portions 330 may have different shapes. For example, one portable mounting portion 330 may be provided with a handle as shown in FIG. 5, and the other portable mounting portion 330 may be provided with a self-mount and a self-pawl.

The portable mount 330 coupled to the X-ray detector 100 forms a cover of the incident surface 110. The grid 331 is disposed on the front surface of the incident surface 110 to reduce the scattering amount of the X-rays incident on the X-ray detector 100 or to prevent scattering of the X-rays.

The X-ray detector 100 moves while being mounted on the portable mounting portion 330 and can be used in a portable manner. The X-ray detector 100 moves while being mounted on the portable mounting portion 330, and can photograph an object at various positions, directions or angles.

As described above, the X-ray detector 100 can be mounted on the table mounting portion 310 or mounted on the stand mounting portion 320. The X-ray detector 100 may be provided not to be mounted on the table mounting portion 310 or the stand mounting portion 320 but may be portable or may be mounted on the portable mounting portion 330 to be portable. The table type, the stand type, and the portable type are defined according to the mounting position and the mounting state of the X-ray detector 100. The X-ray detector 100 mounted on the table mounting part 310 is defined as a table type X-ray detector and the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the stand mounting part 320 is defined as a stand type X-ray detector. Ray detector 100 is defined as a portable type X-ray detector, which is portable, not mounted on the stand mounting portion 320, or portable, and is mounted on the portable mounting portion 330 and is portable.

In the following description, the terms 'mounted on the table mounting portion 310', 'implemented as a table type', and 'provided as a table type' are all the same expressions. Similarly, the terms 'mounted on the stand mounting portion 320', 'implemented as a stand type', and 'provided as a stand type' are all the same expressions. It is assumed that the terms 'provided in a portable manner', 'implemented in a portable type', and 'prepared in a portable type' are all the same expressions.

The X-ray detector 100 may be provided as a single unit. The single X-ray detector 100 may be implemented as a table type, a stand type, or a portable type. In addition, a plurality of X-ray detectors 100 may be provided. The plurality of X-ray detectors 100 may be implemented in different types, or a plurality of X-ray detectors 100 or a plurality of X-ray detectors 100 may be implemented in the same type.

6 is a front view of a detector including a detector display section.

6, the X-ray detector 100 may be provided with a plurality of T1, T2, T3, and T4, and the plurality of X-ray detectors T1, T2, T3, and T4 may include a detector display unit 190 Respectively. When the X-ray detector T2 among the plurality of X-ray detectors T1, T2, T3 and T4 is selected for setting, the detector display unit 190 of the X-ray detector T2 is turned on or kept on . On the other hand, the detector display unit 190 of the remaining X-ray detectors T1, T3, and T4 is turned off or kept off. According to the on / off display of the detector display unit 190, the user can recognize that the x-ray detector T2 is the detector selected for setting.

The detector display unit 190 may be provided at the lower end of the incident surface 110 as shown in FIG. 3, but the position of the detector display unit is not limited to FIG. 6 as long as the user can recognize whether the detector is connected or not.

The configuration of the X-ray imaging apparatus has been described above. Hereinafter, the modality of the X-ray imaging apparatus will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 13.

7A shows an appearance of a sealing type X-ray imaging apparatus.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1a includes a guide rail 30, a movable carriage 40a, a photo frame 50a, motors 91, 92, 93, 94 and 95, an X-ray source 70a, A sub-user interface 80a, and a workstation 200a. The X-ray imaging apparatus 1a may further include a photographing table 10 and a photographing stand 20 on which the X-ray detector 100a can be mounted.

The guide rail 30, the movable carriage 40a, the post frame 50, and the like are provided to move the X-ray source 70a toward the target object.

The guide rail 30 includes a first guide rail 31 and a second guide rail 32 installed at predetermined angles with respect to each other. It is preferable that the first guide rail 31 and the second guide rail 32 extend in directions perpendicular to each other.

The first guide rail 31 is installed on the ceiling of the diagnosis room where the X-ray imaging apparatus is disposed.

The second guide rail 32 is located on the lower side of the first guide rail 31 and is slidably mounted on the first guide rail 31. The first guide rail 31 may be provided with a roller that can be moved along the first guide rail 31. The second guide rail 32 is connected to the roller and is movable along the first guide rail 31.

A first direction D1 is defined in a direction in which the first guide rail 31 extends and a second direction D2 is defined in a direction in which the second guide rail 32 extends. Therefore, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 are orthogonal to each other and can be parallel to the ceiling of the diagnosis room.

The movable carriage 40a is disposed below the second guide rail 32 so as to be movable along the second guide rail 32. [ The moving carriage 40a may be provided with a roller provided to move along the second guide rail 32. [ The movable carriage 40a is movable in the first direction D1 together with the second guide rail 32 and is movable in the second direction D2 along the second guide rail 32. [ The post frame 50 is fixed to the movable carriage 40a and is located below the movable carriage 40a. The post frame 50 may have a plurality of posts 51a, 52a, 53a, 54a, 55a.

The plurality of posts 51a, 52a, 53a, 54a and 55a are foldably connected to each other so that the length of the post frame 50 in the vertical direction of the diagnosis room can be increased or decreased while being fixed to the moving carriage 40a.

A third direction D3 is defined in a direction in which the length of the post frame 50 increases or decreases. Therefore, the third direction D3 can be orthogonal to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

The X-ray source 70a is a device for irradiating X-rays to a target object. The X-ray source 70a may include an X-ray tube 71a for generating an X-ray and a collimator 72a for guiding the generated X-ray toward the object. Here, the object may be a living body of a human being or an animal, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and it can be a target object if the internal structure can be imaged by the X-ray imaging apparatus 1a.

A rotary joint 60 is disposed between the x-ray source 70a and the post frame 50. [

The rotational joint 60 couples the x-ray source 70a to the post frame 50 and supports the load acting on the x-ray source 70a.

The rotary joint 60 may include a first rotary joint 61 connected to the lower end post 51a of the post frame 50 and a second rotary joint 62 connected to the X-ray source 70a.

The first rotary joint 61 is provided so as to be rotatable about the central axis of the post frame 50 extending in the vertical direction of the diagnosis room. Therefore, the first rotary joint 61 can rotate on a plane perpendicular to the third direction D3. At this time, the rotation direction of the first rotary joint 61 can be newly defined, and the newly defined fourth direction D4 is the rotation direction of the axis parallel to the third direction D3.

The second rotary joint 62 is rotatable on a plane perpendicular to the ceiling of the diagnosis room. Therefore, the second rotary joint 62 can rotate in the rotating direction of the axis parallel to the first direction D1 or the second direction D2. At this time, the rotation direction of the second rotary joint 62 can be newly defined, and the newly defined fifth direction D5 is the rotation direction of the axis extending in the first direction or the second direction. The X-ray source 70a is connected to the rotary joint 60 and can be rotated in the fourth direction D4 and the fifth direction D5. The X-ray source 70a may be connected to the post frame 50 by the rotary joint 60 and linearly moved in the first direction D1, the second direction D2 and the third direction D3.

A motor 90 may be provided to move the x-ray source 70a in the first direction D1 to the fifth direction D5. The motor 90 may be an electrically driven motor, and the motor 90 may include an encoder.

The motor 90 may have first, second, third, fourth, and fifth motors 91, 92, 93, 94, 95 corresponding to the respective directions.

Each of the motors 91, 92, 93, 94, and 95 may be disposed at various positions in consideration of design convenience. For example, the first motor 91 for moving the second guide rail 32 in the first direction D1 is disposed around the first guide rail 31, and the moving carriage 40a is moved in the second direction The second motor 92 for moving the second carriage 92 is disposed around the second guide rail 32 and the third motor 93 for increasing or decreasing the length of the post frame 50 in the third direction D3, 40a. ≪ / RTI > The fourth motor 94 for rotationally moving the X-ray source 70a in the fourth direction D4 is disposed around the first rotational joint 61 and rotates the X-ray source 70a in the fifth direction D5 The fifth motor 95 for rotating movement may be disposed around the second rotary joint 62.

Each of the motors 90 may be connected to the power transmitting means to linearly or rotationally move the x-ray source 70a in the first direction D1 to the fifth direction D5. The power transmission means may be a generally used belt and pulley, chain and sprocket, shaft or the like.

One side of the X-ray source 70a is provided with a sub-user interface 80a for providing a user interface. Here, the user may be a medical staff including a doctor, a radiologist, a nurse, etc. who perform diagnosis of a target object by using the X-ray imaging apparatus 1a, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is assumed that all users can become users.

The user can input various information related to the X-ray imaging or manipulate the respective devices by, for example, pressing the sub-input section 84 or touching the sub-display 81. [

For example, the user can input the moving direction and the moving position of the x-ray source 70a through the sub-input unit 84 or the sub-display 81. [ The motor 90 is automatically driven to move the X-ray source 70a in the first direction D1, the second direction D2 or the third direction D3 or the fourth direction D4 ) Or the fifth direction (D5), and places the x-ray source 70a at the input moving direction and moving position. This can be defined as an automatic movement mode.

The sub display 81 may be a cathode ray tube (CRT), a digital light processing (DLP) panel, a plasma display panel (LCD) panel, a liquid crystal display (EL) panel, an electrophoretic display (EPD) panel, an electrochromic display (ECD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel or an organic light emitting diode OLED) panel, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The sub-user interface 80a may include a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), and various types of storage devices implemented by a microprocessor or the like, And may be provided on a printed circuit board (PCB). The sub-user interface 80a includes a printed circuit board and is provided on one side of the x-ray source 70a, and may be referred to as a " Tube Head Board "or" THU ".

In addition, the sub-user interface 80a includes a handle so that the user can grasp it. That is, the user grasps the handle of the sub-user interface 80a and applies force or torque to move the x-ray source 70a linearly in the first direction D1 to the third direction D3, D4, and the fifth direction D5. This can be defined as an automatic movement mode.

In addition, the workstation 200a includes a workstation user interface unit 210a and provides a user interface together with the sub-user interface 80a. The workstation user interface unit 210a may include a workstation input unit 211a and a workstation display 212a to receive user commands for X-ray imaging or display various information related to X-ray imaging. For example, the user sets the photographing condition according to the photographed region through the workstation user interface unit 210a, or inputs a movement command of the moving carriage 40a or the x-ray source 70a, or an x-ray photographing start command . Also, the user can confirm the image obtained in the X-ray photographing process through the workstation user interface unit 210a.

The workstation input unit 211a may include a hardware input device such as various buttons, switches, a keyboard, a mouse, a track-ball, various levers, a handle, a stick, . The workstation input unit 211a may be provided at an upper portion of the work station 200a as shown in FIG. 7a. However, the workstation input unit 211a may be implemented with a foot switch, a foot pedal, It may be provided at the lower part of the work station 200a.

The workstation input unit 211a may include a graphical user interface (GUI), such as a touch pad or the like, for inputting a user. The touch pad may be implemented as a touch screen panel (TSP) to form a mutual layer structure with a workstation display 212a to be described later.

The workstation display 212a includes a cathode ray tube (CRT), a digital light processing (DLP) panel, a plasma display panel (plasma display panel) ), A liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, an electroluminescence (EL) panel, an electrophoretic display (EPD) panel, an electrochromic display (ECD) panel, a light emitting diode (LED) panel or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) panel, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

As described above, in the case of a touch screen panel (TSP) having a mutual layer structure with a touch pad, the workstation display 212a can be used as an input device in addition to a display device.

The work station 200a may be provided with various processing devices such as a central processing unit (CPU), a graphic processing unit (GPU), and the like, and a printed circuit board ; PCB) can be built in. Accordingly, the workstation 200a can store various kinds of main components of the X-ray imaging apparatus 1a, for example, a control unit, and can make various judgments for the operation of the X-ray imaging apparatus 1a or generate various control signals .

The user can input information while the X-ray imaging is being performed, while the user is not exposed to the X-ray through the barrier B, Can be operated.

The X-ray detector 100a is an apparatus for detecting X-rays transmitted through a target object. The front face of the X-ray detector 100a is provided with an incident surface 110a through which the X-rays transmitted through the object are incident. The X-ray detector 100a is provided therein with a detection panel 120 for detecting the incident X-rays. A plurality of pixels, which are sensitive to X-rays, may be arranged in a matrix form on the sensing panel 120. A handle 111a is provided at the upper center of the X-ray detector 100a to provide convenience to the user when moving or carrying the X-ray detector 100a.

A battery for supplying power to the detection panel 120 and the detector detection unit 14a0 is provided on the rear surface of the X-ray detector 100a to operate the X-ray detector 100a. The battery may include a rechargeable secondary battery, and may be detachably installed.

The X-ray detector 100a may be an X-ray detector 100a of various sizes. For example, the X-ray detector 100a may be an X-ray detector 100a having a size of 43 * 35 [cm], or an X-ray detector 100a having a size of 43 * 43 [cm] And an X-ray detector 100a having a size of 30 * 25 [cm] may be used.

The X-ray detector 100a may be mounted on the photographing table 10 or the photographing stand 20 during X-ray photographing. The photographing table 10 and the photographing stand 20 may be provided with a mounting part 300 so that the X-ray detector 100a can be mounted. At this time, a mounting portion provided in the photographing table 10 is defined as a table mounting portion 310, and a mounting portion provided in the photographing stand 20 is defined as a stand mounting portion 320. [

7A, the table mounting portion 320 can be provided so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the support table 22 and in the rotation direction of the axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the support table 22. [ In addition, the stand mounting portion 310 can be provided so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the photographing table 10. In this case, the longitudinal direction of the support table 22 is defined as the sixth direction D6, and the rotation direction of the axis perpendicular to the sixth direction D6 is defined as the seventh direction D7, and the length of the photographing table 10 Direction is defined as an eighth direction D8.

In addition, the mounting portion 300 can change the size of the mounting portion 300 according to the size of the X-ray detector 100 to be used. Hereinafter, this will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 7B shows the concept that the X-ray detector is compatible with the size conversion of the mounting portion in the sealing-type X-ray imaging apparatus.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the sealing type X-ray imaging apparatus 1a can change the size of the mounting portion, and accordingly, the number of mounting portions to which the specific X-ray detector 100 can be mounted can be changed.

Specifically, the sealing type X-ray imaging apparatus 1a may include a table mounting portion 310, a stand mounting portion 320, a first portable mounting portion 330a, and a second portable mounting portion 330b. Here, the size of the X-ray detector 100 that can be mounted on the table mounting portion 310 is 43 * 43 [cm], the size of the X-ray detector 100 mountable on the stand mounting portion 320 is 43 * 43 [cm] The size of the X-ray detector 100 mountable on the first portable mounting portion 330a is 43 x 35 cm and the size of the X-ray detector 100 mountable on the second portable mounting portion 330b is 30 x 25 cm. Lt; / RTI > In addition, the size of the X-ray detector 100 selected through the user interface 210 may be 43 * 35 [cm].

In this case, since the size of the X-ray detector 100 selected through the user interface 210 is 43 * 35 [cm], the mounting portion on which the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted is one of the first portable mounting portion 330a .

However, the size of the table mounting part 310 and the stand mounting part 320 can be adjusted so that the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted on the table mounting part 310 and the stand mounting part 320 as well as the first portable mounting part 330a. have. That is, the sealing type X-ray imaging apparatus 1a is configured such that the size of the area where the X-ray detector 100 of the table mounting portion 310 and the stand mounting portion 320 is seated is changed from 43 * 43 cm to 43 * 35 cm The X-ray detector 100 of the size of 43 * 35 cm selected can be mounted on the table mounting part 310 and the stand mounting part 320. [ Therefore, the X-ray detector 100 of 43 * 35 [cm] size mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a can be mounted on the table mounting portion 310 and the stand mounting portion 320. [

The size of the mounting portion 300 is changed and the size of the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the mounting portion 300 is changed. In this case, the X- And the signal arrangement such as the intensity of the X-ray per pixel received by the X-ray detector 100, etc. This change can be made based on the mounting part data 278 stored in the storage part 270 .

The mounting portion 300 may include a rail for adjusting the size of an area where the X-ray detector 100 is to be mounted. The mounting unit 300 may adjust the size of an area in which the X-ray detector 100 is mounted by the force applied by the user and the size of the area in which the X-ray detector 100 is mounted by the motor included in the mounting unit 300. [ . The mounting unit 300 may be sized according to the input of a separate button of the user interface 210 or the sub-user interface 80, or may be displayed on the user interface 210, It may be scaled according to the interface. In addition, various methods for adjusting the mounting area of the mounting unit 300 may be used as an example of changing the size of the mounting unit 300. FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a mobile type X- FIG.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1b can freely move the X-ray source 70b and the X-ray detector 100b in any three-dimensional space. Specifically, the x-ray source 70b is mounted to the movable body 10b via the support arm, and the support arm can be rotated and adjusted in height, so that the x-ray source can move freely. Also, since the portable mounting unit 330 is used in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1b, the X-ray detector 100b can also be placed at an arbitrary position in the three-dimensional space.

A support arm is mounted on the movable body 10b of the X-ray imaging apparatus 1b, and an X-ray source 70b is mounted on the end of the support arm. The support arm is rotatable in a direction parallel to the ground at its center.

The support arm includes a first support arm 40b on which the x-ray source 70b is mounted and a second support arm 50b mounted on the body 10b. The first support arm 40b and the second support arm 50b can be connected to each other at the rails of the second support arm 50b. The first support arm 40b can be moved in the vertical direction D11 along the rails of the second support arm 50b and the length can be adjusted in the direction D10 parallel to the first support arm 40b . In addition, the second support arm 50b can rotate in a direction D12 parallel to the paper. Thus, the x-ray source 70b can freely move in any three-dimensional space.

6A is merely an example of the appearance of the X-ray imaging apparatus 1b. It is also possible for the support arm to be integrally formed, and as in the first and second support arms 40b and 50b, It is also possible to further add a sub support arm constituting the sub support arm.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the X-ray detector 100b may transmit / receive signals generated between the X-ray detector 100b and the main body 10b through wireless communication, but it is also possible that the cables are physically connected to perform wire communication.

The X-ray detector 100b may be applied to a film type cassette, a CR (Computed Radiography) type cassette, a DR (digital radiography) type cassette, or the like, but is not limited thereto.

A plurality of casters are provided on the lower portion of the main body 10b and a handle is provided on the upper portion thereof so that the X-ray imaging apparatus 1b can be fixed to a specific place or moved in a specific direction.

In addition, a user interface 210b may be provided on the upper portion of the main body 10b to receive a command from a user and display an image obtained in the X-ray diagnosis process.

In addition, the mounting portion can change the size of the mounting portion according to the size of the X-ray detector to be used. Hereinafter, this will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 8B illustrates a concept in which an X-ray detector is compatible with a size conversion of a mounting portion in a mobile type X-ray imaging apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the mobile type X-ray imaging apparatus 1b can change the size of the mounting portion, and accordingly, the number of mounting portions to which a specific X-ray detector 100 can be mounted can be changed.

Specifically, the mobile type x-ray imaging apparatus 1b may include a first portable mounting portion 330a and a second portable mounting portion 330b. The size of the X-ray detector 100 mountable on the first portable mounting portion 330a is 43 x 35 cm and the size of the X-ray detector 100 mountable on the second portable mounting portion 330b is 30 x 25 [ cm]. In addition, the size of the X-ray detector 100 selected through the user interface 210 may be 30 * 25 [cm].

In this case, since the size of the X-ray detector 100 selected through the user interface 210 is 30 * 25 [cm], the mounting portion where the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted is the second portable mounting portion 330b .

However, the size of the first portable mounting portion 330a can be adjusted so that the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a as well as the second portable mounting portion 330b. That is, the sealing type X-ray imaging apparatus 1a changes the size of the area where the X-ray detector 100 of the first portable mounting portion 330a is to be mounted from 43 * 35 cm to 30 * 25 cm, The X-ray detector 100 of 30 * 25 [cm] size can be mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a. Therefore, the X-ray detector 100 of 30 * 25 [cm] size mounted on the second portable mounting portion 330b can be mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a.

When the size of the mounting part 300 is changed and the size of the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the mounting part 300 is changed, the X-ray imaging device 1b can detect the size of the X- And the signal arrangement such as the intensity of the X-ray per pixel received by the X-ray detector 100, etc. This change can be made based on the mounting part data 278 stored in the storage part 270 .

The mounting portion 300 may include a rail for adjusting the size of an area where the X-ray detector 100 is to be mounted. The mounting unit 300 may adjust the size of an area in which the X-ray detector 100 is mounted by the force applied by the user and the size of the area in which the X-ray detector 100 is mounted by the motor included in the mounting unit 300. [ . The mounting unit 300 may be sized according to the input of a separate button of the user interface 210 or the sub-user interface 80, or may be displayed on the user interface 210, It may be scaled according to the interface. In addition, various methods for adjusting the mounting area of the mounting part 300 may be used as an example of changing the size of the mounting part 300. [

9 is a perspective view of a mammography type X-ray imaging apparatus according to an embodiment.

An x-ray imaging device can be used to image x-rays of the breast.

The x-ray source 70c and the detector assembly 180c are connected to the frame 184c at positions facing each other. The frame 184c may be connected to the supporting portion 186c through the arm 185c and the arm 185c may move in the vertical direction to match the height of the object ob or rotate at a predetermined angle, It is also possible to obtain a tomographic image or a three-dimensional image of the object ob.

When the X-ray imaging is performed, the breast, which is the object ob, is positioned between the X-ray source 70c and the detector assembly 180c, and the X-ray transmitted through the breast out of the X-ray source 70c is irradiated to the detector assembly 180c. As shown in FIG.

Meanwhile, the detector assembly 180c may serve as a support or a table for supporting the breast. Specifically, the detector assembly 180c includes an X-ray detector 100c for detecting an X-ray therein, and further includes a breast contact portion 181c in contact with the breast. The breast contact portion 181c may be made of a material having excellent X-ray transmittance, and may be formed of a carbon sheet, for example.

When the breast is put on the breast contact portion 181c, the user can operate the input portion 211c to move the pressing paddle 183c in the vertical direction.

The user can input a command regarding the movement of the pressing paddle 183c through the input unit, and the input unit can transmit a control signal to the paddle driving unit to control the movement of the pressing paddle 183c. The paddle driving unit may include a motor and a drive, and may further include a structure such as a gear for transmitting the driving force of the motor to the pressing paddle 183c.

The input unit 211c may be implemented in the form of a foot button or a foot pedal. When the input unit 211c is implemented in the form of a foot button, the user can adjust the position of the breast of the object ob by hand and adjust the movement of the compression paddle 183c by kicking, thereby effectively advancing the compression of the breast .

10 is a perspective view of an angiography-type x-ray imaging apparatus according to an embodiment.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1d may have a C-arm structure. The X-ray source 70d and the X-ray detector 100d may be mounted on both ends of the C-arm 181d, respectively. The C-arm 181d is connected to the support 183d through a connection shaft 185d and can rotate in an orbital direction.

Specifically, the C-arm 181d is rotatably mounted about a horizontal zxis. In addition, the C-shaped arm 181d can rotate in the form of a circular or semicircular shape. Further, the C-arm 181d can be mounted on a support 183d provided on the floor, and the support 183d can rotate around a vertical axis. Accordingly, x-ray images can be obtained in various directions for various regions of interest (ROI) of the object ob through the rotation of the C-arm 181d and the support 181d.

When the table 14d is located between the x-ray source 70d and the x-ray detector 100d and the object ob is located on the table 14d, the x- 100d detect the irradiated x-ray to acquire an x-ray image of the object ob.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1d is capable of obtaining a real-time moving picture of the object ob. The user can view the display 212d which has a plurality of screens and can display various images required for the procedure or diagnosis, And a command for controlling the X-ray imaging apparatus 1d can be input through the input unit 211d.

In the foregoing, x-ray imaging apparatuses having different degrees of modality have been described. Hereinafter, embodiments of the X-ray imaging apparatus implemented in one diagnostic room will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13. FIG.

As described with reference to FIGS. 7A to 10, the X-ray imaging apparatus can use one modality in one diagnosis room, but a plurality of modalities can be used in one diagnosis room according to the embodiment.

11 is a perspective view of an x-ray imaging system using a ceiling-type x-ray imaging apparatus and a mobile-type x-ray imaging apparatus in a diagnosis room.

As shown in FIG. 11, a user can use a sealing type X-ray imaging device and a mobile type X-ray imaging device in one diagnostic room.

In this case, the user can acquire the x-ray image of the object ob by using the sealing type X-ray imaging device 1a mainly. In addition, the x-ray image of the object ob can be obtained by using the mobile type x-ray imaging device 1b incidentally to photograph another region at the same time while photographing using the sealing type x-ray imaging device 1a.

For example, the user can photograph the chest of the object ob by using the photographing stand 320 of the sealing type X-ray imaging apparatus 1a, and at the same time, Can be photographed.

12 is a perspective view of an X-ray imaging system using a mammography type X-ray imaging apparatus and a mobile type X-ray imaging apparatus in a diagnosis room.

12, the user can use the mammography type X-ray imaging device 1c and the mobile type X-ray imaging device 1b in one diagnosis room.

In this case, the user can obtain the x-ray image of the object ob by using the mammography type x-ray imaging device 1c as a main part. In addition, the x-ray image of the object ob can be obtained by using the mobile type x-ray imaging device 1b incidentally to simultaneously photograph another region while photographing using the mammography type x-ray imaging device 1c.

For example, the user can photograph the chest of the object ob using the mammography type X-ray imaging device 1c and simultaneously photograph the lower body of the object ob using the mobile type X-ray imaging device 1b.

13 is a perspective view of an X-ray imaging system using an angio-graphic X-ray imaging device and a mobile type X-ray imaging device in a diagnosis room.

As shown in Fig. 13, the user can use the angiography-type x-ray imaging device 1d and the mobile type x-ray imaging device 1b in one diagnosis room.

In this case, the user can mainly acquire the x-ray image of the object ob using the angiographic type x-ray imaging device 1d. In addition, the x-ray image of the object ob can be obtained by using the mobile type x-ray imaging device 1b incidentally to simultaneously photograph another region while photographing using the angiography type x-ray imaging device 1d.

For example, the user can photograph the upper body of the object ob in real time using the angiographic type x-ray imaging device 1d to display the x-ray image, and at the same time, ) Can be photographed.

Various combinations of modalities may be possible in addition to the case where a plurality of modality x-ray imaging apparatuses 1 are implemented in one diagnostic room described in Figs. 11 to 13. For example, the sealing type X-ray imaging device 1a, the mobile type X-ray imaging device 1b, and the mammography type X-ray imaging device 1c can be implemented in one diagnostic room. Further, the sealing type X-ray imaging device 1a, the mammography type X-ray imaging device 1c and the angiography type X-ray imaging device 1d can be implemented in one diagnostic room. Further, the sealing type X-ray imaging device 1a, the mammography type X-ray imaging device 1c and the angiography type X-ray imaging device 1d can be implemented in one diagnostic room. In addition, the mobile type x-ray imaging device 1b, the mammography type x-ray imaging device 1c and the angiography type x-ray imaging device 1d can be implemented in one diagnostic room. Further, the sealing type X-ray imaging device 1a, the mobile type X-ray imaging device 1b, the mammography type X-ray imaging device 1c and the angiography type X-ray imaging device 1d can be implemented in one diagnosis room.

Hereinafter, embodiments in which the detector is moved from one diagnostic room to another diagnostic room will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 15. FIG.

The plurality of X-ray detectors 100 included in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 are located in a diagnostic room where the work station 200 is located and are connected to the work station 200 to photograph X-ray images of the object ob. However, if there are a plurality of diagnostic rooms and the X-ray detector 100 of the nearby diagnostic room is unusable due to failure, loss, or other reasons, the X-ray detector 100 located in another diagnostic room may be temporarily used. This is called room sharing or swapping. This can be performed in various ways depending on the communication method between the X-ray detector 100 and the work station 200.

FIG. 14 is a conceptual diagram of moving a detector located in one diagnostic room to another diagnostic room and connecting the detector to a workstation according to an embodiment.

14, the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 is provided in the first diagnosis room ROOM # 1 and the other medical apparatus 403 is taken in the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 . When the X-ray detector 100 of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 can not be used, the other medical device 403 temporarily connects the X-ray detector 100 of the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 to the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 You can import and use.

14, when the workstation 200 of the first diagnosis room ROOM # 1 and the four X-ray detectors 100 are wirelessly connected, the user can operate the second portable mounting portion (ROOM # 1) Ray detector 100 mounted on the first diagnostic room 330b can be mounted on the table mounting portion 310 of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2. In this case, the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the table mounting portion 310 of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 is connected to another medical device 403 by wire communication, and the X- Can be sustained. Further, the other medical device 403 and the x-ray imaging device 1 may be interconnected to the network 400. [ The other medical device 403 can also set the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the table mounting portion 310 based on previously stored detector pairing data 271 or setting information of the X-ray imaging device 1. [

FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram of moving a detector located in one diagnostic room to another diagnostic room and connecting the same to a workstation according to another embodiment.

15, the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 is provided in the first diagnosis room ROOM # 1 and the other medical apparatus 403 is taken in the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 . When the X-ray detector 100 of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 can not be used, the other medical device 403 temporarily connects the X-ray detector 100 of the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 to the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 You can import and use.

15, when the workstation 200 of the first diagnosis room ROOM # 1 and the four X-ray detectors 100 are wirelessly connected, the user can be connected to the stand mounting unit 320 of the first diagnosis room ROOM # Ray detector 100 mounted on the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 can be mounted on the stand mounting portion 320 of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2. In this case, the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the table mounting portion 310 of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 can be connected to another medical device 403 by wireless communication, The connection may be broken. Further, the other medical device 403 and the x-ray imaging device 1 may be interconnected to the network 400. [ The other medical device 403 can also set the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the stand mounting part 320 based on the preset detector pairing data 271 or the setting information of the X-ray imaging device 1. [

FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram of moving a detector located in one diagnostic room to another diagnostic room and connecting it to a workstation according to another embodiment.

16, the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 is provided in the first diagnosis room ROOM # 1 and the other medical apparatus 403 is provided in the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 . When the X-ray detector 100 of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 can not be used, the other medical device 403 temporarily connects the X-ray detector 100 of the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 to the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 You can import and use.

16, when the workstation 200 of the first diagnosis room ROOM # 1 and the four X-ray detectors 100 are connected by a wire, the user inserts the table 310 in the first diagnostic room ROOM # Ray detector 100 mounted on the first diagnostic chamber ROOM # 2 can be mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2. In this case, the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 may be connected to another medical device 403 by wireless communication. The x-ray detector 100 mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a of the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 may be connected to the x-ray imaging apparatus 1 by wire or may be disconnected. Further, the other medical device 403 and the x-ray imaging device 1 may be interconnected to the network 400. [ The other medical device 403 can also set the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a based on the previously stored detector pairing data 271 or the setting information of the X-ray imaging device 1. [

In the above, the configuration of the X-ray imaging apparatus and the connection between the X-ray detector and the workstation have been described. Hereinafter, a graphical user interface for setting an X-ray detector will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 65. FIG.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a graphic user interface displayed when the mounting unit senses mounting of a detector according to an exemplary embodiment. FIG.

The mounting sensing unit 340 senses whether or not the X-ray detector 100 is mounted on the specific mounting unit 300 and the X-ray detector 100 mounted on the work station 200 has been previously mounted on the mounting unit 300 Check whether the information exists.

If the X-ray detector 100 is mounted on the specific mounting portion 300 and the mounted X-ray detector 100 is not the X-ray detector 100 previously mounted on the same mounting portion 300, the workstation 200 It is determined that a new setting is necessary. Accordingly, the workstation 200 can display a screen indicating that the X-ray detector 100 newly installed in the mounting unit 300 is required to be displayed on the user interface to implement the graphic user interface G0.

17, when the mounting detection unit 340 of the table mounting unit 310 confirms that the X-ray detector 100 is mounted and there is no setting information for the X-ray detector 100, 212 can display the text "Is the current detector mounted on the photographing table?" And a selection button of "YES " and" NO ". If the user desires to set the X-ray detector 100, the user can perform a graphical user interface to set the X-ray detector 100 by pressing a selection button "Yes" However, when the user does not want to set the X-ray detector 100, the user may not perform the setting of the X-ray detector 100 by pressing the selection button "No"

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1 can set the X-ray detector 100 without detecting the X-ray detector 100 newly mounted on the mounting unit 300 by the mounting detector 340. [

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface before detector detection, and FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface during detector detection.

When the detector setting is selected, the graphic user interface G1 is executed as shown in Fig. The graphic user interface G1 is for setting and storing the usage environment of the X-ray detector 100. The graphic user interface G1 includes a detector screen G100, a mounting section screen G300 and a setting storage screen G200 can do.

The detector screen G100 is located on the left side of the graphic user interface G1. The detector screen G100 can provide a user interface for searching the X-ray detector 100 usable in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 and selecting the X-ray detector 100 searched. The detector screen G100 is provided with a search button G110 for instructing to search the X-ray detector 100 usable in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 at the right upper end, a search button G210 for selecting the type or size of the selected X- A detector screen G120 for displaying the order of the currently selected x-ray detector 100 among the plurality of detected x-ray detectors 100, a detector screen G130 for displaying the order of the currently selected x-ray detector 100, A previous rank selection button G140 for selecting the next rank selection button 100 and a next rank selection button G150 for selecting the next rank of the x-ray detector 100 among the plurality of the detected x-ray detectors 100.

The mounting section screen G300 is located on the right side of the graphic user interface G1. The mounting portion screen G300 may display a mounting portion 300 on which the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted, and may provide a user interface for selecting the mounting portion 300 to be mounted. Specifically, the mounting portion screen G300 can display the mountable mounting portion 300 based on the size of the selected X-ray detector 100 and the size of the mounting portion 300. [ The mounting portion screen G300 includes a table selection button G310 for selecting the selected X-ray detector 100 to be mounted on the table mounting portion 310, a stand for selecting the X-ray detector 100 to be mounted on the stand mounting portion 320, A first portable select button G330a for selecting the selected X-ray detector 100 to be mounted on the first portable mount 330a, a second portable select button G330b for selecting the selected X-ray detector 100 to be mounted on the second portable mount 330b A wireless communication selection button G350 for selecting to connect the selected X-ray detector 100 to the work station 200 via wireless communication, and a second portable selection button G330b for selecting the X- And an effective mounting portion text screen G340 for displaying the mounting portion 300 as text.

The first portable mounting portion 330a corresponding to the first portable select button G330a and the second portable mounting portion 330b corresponding to the second portable select button G330b may have the same structure, Structure. For example, the first portable mounting portion 330a may be provided with the handle shown in Fig. 3, and the second portable mounting portion 330b may be provided with a self-mount and a selvage-bar.

The setting storage screen G200 is located at the lower right of the graphical user interface G1. In addition, the setting storage screen G200 may store information on the communication state of the selected detector and the type of the mounting unit 300 to be mounted, and may provide a user interface to transmit the information to the X-ray detector 100. [ The setting storage screen G200 includes a storage button G210 for storing setting information for the X-ray detector 100 and the mounting unit 300 and for transmitting the setting information to the X-ray detector 100 on the left side and an X-ray detector 100 And a cancel button G220 for canceling the setting for the mounting portion 300. [

First, when the detector setting is selected, the graphic user interface G1 is executed. As shown in FIG. 18, all the buttons except for the search button G110 of the detector screen G100 and the graphic user interface G1 Is displayed. Accordingly, the user can select the search button G110 and search for the X-ray detector 100 available in the present X-ray imaging apparatus 1. [

When the search button G110 is selected, the workstation 200 compares the previously stored detector pairing data 271 with the identification information of the X-ray detector 100, identifies each X-ray detector 100, The detector 100 can be searched. 20, the search button G110 of the detector screen G100 displays a shaded effect indicating that the selected button G110 is in the selected state, and the detector environment screen displays the X- It can be displayed that the detector 100 is being searched. In addition, all the buttons and the environment except the search button G110 of the detector screen G100 and the detector environment screen can be deactivated.

Thereafter, when a plurality of X-ray detectors 100 available in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 are searched, a graphic (not shown) for selecting one of the detected X-ray detectors 100 and setting the communication state and the type of the mounting unit 300 to be mounted The user interface G1 can be performed.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detection of a detector according to the first embodiment, FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the second embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the fourth embodiment. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20, after searching an X-ray detector 100 usable in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1, the graphic user interface G1 detects one X-ray detector 100 of the plurality of X-ray detectors 100 And provides an interface for setting the selected X-ray detector 100.

Specifically, the search button G110 of the detector screen G100 disappears and returns to the activated state. In addition, the selected detector environment screen G120 displays the currently selected detector, displays the size of the selected detector 43 * 35 [cm], or displays the discrimination mark displayed on the detector display unit 190 so that the selected detector is distinguished from other detectors .

In addition, the selected detector environment screen G120 may display the size of the currently selected detector using the text as shown in FIG. 20 or may adjust the size of the icon as shown in FIG. For example, if the size of the detector is 43 * 35 [cm], the icon can be represented as a rectangular shape as shown in FIG. 21. If the size of the detector is 43 * 43 [cm] If the size of the detector is 30 * 25 [cm], the icon can be expressed in the form of a small rectangle.

In addition, the selected detector order screen G130 displays the number of the X-ray detectors 100 available in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 and the order of the currently selected X-ray detector 100. That is, the selected detector order screen G130 indicates that the number of the X-ray detectors 100 available in the present X-ray imaging apparatus 1 is five, and the number of the X- 1/5 ". The previous rank selection button G140 and the next rank selection button G150 may be activated to select a particular x-ray detector 100 among the x-ray detectors 100 available in the current x-

The size of the x-ray detector 100 selected from among the table selection button G310, the stand selection button G320, the first portable selection button G330a and the second portable selection button G330b in the mounting section screen G300, Thereby activating only the selection button corresponding to the mounting part 300 which can be mounted. For example, a mounting portion 300 having a size such that the selected X-ray detector 100 is 43 * 35 [cm] and the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted is mounted on the stand mounting portion 320 and the first portable mounting portion The graphic user interface G1 deactivates the table selection button G310 and the second portable selection button G330b and activates the stand selection button G320 and the first portable selection button G330a . That is, the user can select one of the stand selection button G320 and the first portable selection button G330a to determine the mounting part 300 to which the selected x-ray detector 100 is to be mounted.

When the mounting unit 300 corresponding to the activated stand selection button G320 and the first portable selection button G330a is located in the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2 located in the vicinity of the first diagnosis room ROOM # 1, The diagnostic button screen and swap screen (G322) can be displayed on the selection button. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, when the stand mounting portion 320 is located in the second diagnosis room ROOM # 2, a "ROOM # 2" diagnosis room screen is displayed above the stand selection button G320, And a swap screen G322 can be displayed below the button G320.

The wireless communication selection button G350 of the mounting portion screen G300 is a user interface for selecting a mounting portion 300 to which the selected detector is to be mounted and then selecting a communication method for the selected detector to communicate with the workstation 200 and the like. For example, after setting the selected X-ray detector 100 to be mounted on the stand mounting portion 320, when the selected X-ray detector 100 can perform wireless communication, the wireless communication selection button G350 is activated. Then, if the user wishes to wirelessly connect the selected X-ray detector 100, the user can select the wireless communication selection button G350.

A communication method for exchanging information with the work station 200 in a state in which the mounting unit 300 corresponding to the activated stand select button G320 and the first portable select button G330a is mounted with the X- Can be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, if the user selects the x-ray detector 100 to be attached to the stand mounting portion 320 and connects the workstation 200 by wireless communication, the lower portion of the stand select button G320 It is possible to display the wireless communication screen.

The effective mounting portion text screen G340 of the mounting portion screen G300 can display the mounting portion 300 that the selected X-ray detector 100 can mount in text form. For example, a mounting portion 300 having a size such that the selected X-ray detector 100 is 43 * 35 [cm] and the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted is mounted on the stand mounting portion 320 and the first portable mounting portion 330a, the graphic user interface G1 can display the text "It is possible to set it as Table and Portable" on the effective mounting section text screen G340.

The user selects the storage button G210 of the setting storage screen G200 and stores the set information in order to utilize the conditions such as the communication state and the type of the mounting unit 300 set for the user selected X-ray detector 100 And to the X-ray detector 100. Conversely, if the user does not wish to use the conditions such as the communication state set for the selected X-ray detector 100 and the type of the mounting unit 300, the user selects the cancel button G220 among the setting storage screen G200 to cancel Command.

Also, the graphical user interface G1 can display the state of the currently selected X-ray detector 100 by a user's command. This will be described with reference to Figs. 24 to 28 below.

24 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the fifth embodiment.

First, the graphical user interface G1 can display the type of the mounting unit 300 currently mounted on the X-ray detector 100 currently selected by the user.

For example, when the user selects the first X-ray detector 43 * 35 [cm], the graphic user interface displays the first portable selection button G330a to display the mounting unit 300 on which the currently selected first X- Can be displayed so as to be distinguished from the stand selection button G320. In addition, the graphic user interface G1 can display the text "It is mounted on the Portable and can be set as a table" on the text screen G340.

25 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the sixth embodiment.

Also, the graphical user interface G1 can display the current communication state of the currently selected x-ray detector 100 by the user.

For example, if the user selects a first X-ray detector of 43 * 35 [cm], the graphical user interface G1 may indicate how the currently selected first X-ray detector communicates with the communication unit 260 of the workstation 200 An icon indicating wireless communication can be displayed in the lower right of the detector environment screen G120 selected as shown in FIG.

26 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the seventh embodiment.

In addition, the graphical user interface G1 can display whether or not the X-ray detector 100 currently selected by the user is swapped.

For example, if the user selects a first X-ray detector of 43 * 35 [cm], the graphical user interface G1 may indicate how the currently selected first X-ray detector communicates with the communication unit 260 of the workstation 200 An icon indicating swab may be displayed in the lower right of the detector environment screen G120 selected as shown in Fig.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the eighth embodiment. FIG.

The graphical user interface G1 may also display a diagnostic room where the x-ray detector 100 currently selected by the user is located.

For example, if the user selects a first X-ray detector of 43 * 35 [cm], the graphical user interface G1 will display the currently selected first X-ray detector in Figure 26 Room # 1 "meaning the first diagnosis room can be displayed on the lower right side of the detector environment screen G120 selected at the same time.

28 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the ninth embodiment.

Also, the graphical user interface G1 can display the status information of the currently selected x-ray detector 100 by the user.

For example, if the user selects a first X-ray detector of 43 * 35 [cm], the graphical user interface may display the color, shape, resolution, response time and diagnostic room of the currently selected first X-ray detector. The detector screen G100 of the graphic user interface G1 may include a detector and other status screen G160. That is, the detector guitar status screen G160 may indicate that the selected first x-ray detector has a red, rectangular shape, a low resolution and a slow response time and is a detector located in the first diagnostic room. Specifically, the detector status screen (G160) displays the text "Color: Red ", indicating that the detector is red, to inform the user that the detector is rectangular, and displays the text" Shape: Rectangle " And the resolution of the detector is low, the user can be notified by displaying the text "Resolution: Low ". Further, it is possible to display the text "Response Time: Long" to inform the user that the response time of the detector is delayed, and to display the text "Room: Room # 1" .

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a graphic user interface for displaying a mounting unit on which a currently selected detector is mounted will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31. FIG.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the tenth embodiment, FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the eleventh embodiment, FIG. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detection of a detector according to an example. Fig.

The graphical user interface G1 can display the mounting part on which the selected detector is currently mounted.

29, the detector environment screen G120 may include a currently mounted mounting unit icon G121, and the currently mounted mounting unit icon G121 may be located at the lower end of the detector environment screen G120 The mounting portion on which the currently selected detector is mounted can be displayed in the form of an icon. For example, as shown in FIG. 29, it is possible to display that the detector currently mounted on the photographing stand is mounted, as an icon indicating the photographing stand.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 30, the graphic user interface G1 may display a mounting portion equipped with a detector selected through a mounting portion text G162 currently mounted on a detector or other status screen G160. For example, in the case where the mounting portion currently mounted with the selected detector as shown in FIG. 30 is the photographing stand, the currently mounted mounting portion text G162 can display "Current Receptor: Stand".

31, the graphic user interface G1 includes a currently mounted mounting portion icon G121 and currently mounted mounting portion text G162, and displays the mounting portion currently mounted with the selected detector as an icon and text .

32 and 33, an embodiment of a graphical user interface displaying the available modality of the currently selected detector will be described.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the thirteenth embodiment, and FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the fourteenth embodiment.

The graphical user interface G1 can display the available modality of the selected detector.

32, the detector environment screen G120 may include an available modality icon G122 and the available modality icon G122 may be selected at the bottom of the detector environment screen G120, The available modality of the detector can be displayed in the form of an icon. For example, as shown in FIG. 32, the available modality of the selected detector may be indicated by an icon indicating that the selected type is a sealing type.

33, the graphical user interface G1 may display the available modality of the detector selected through the modality text G165 available on the detector or other status screen G160. For example, if the available modality of the selected detector is a sealing type, a mobile type, and a mammography type as shown in FIG. 32, the usable modality text G165 can display "Useable Modality: Ceiling, Mobile, Mammo" have.

The embodiments of the graphical user interface for classifying and selecting the plurality of detected X-ray detectors according to sizes have been described above. Hereinafter, embodiments of a graphical user interface for classifying and selecting a plurality of x-ray detectors searched by referring to Figs. 34 to 38 according to other variables except size will be described.

34 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the fifteenth embodiment.

The graphical user interface G1 may sort the plurality of detected X-ray detectors 100 according to colors and display the color of the currently selected X-ray detector 100.

For example, if the user selects a first X-ray detector of 43 * 35 [cm], the graphical user interface G1 may display the currently selected first X- Quot; Green ", which means green, can be displayed at the center of the display area G120a.

35 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the sixteenth embodiment.

In addition, the graphical user interface G1 can sort the plurality of detected X-ray detectors 100 according to the shape and display the shape of the currently selected X-ray detector 100.

For example, if the user selects a first x-ray detector of 43 * 35 [cm], the graphical user interface G1 may display a detector environment screen (G120b) can be displayed in a circular shape.

36 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the seventeenth embodiment.

The graphical user interface G1 may classify the plurality of detected X-ray detectors 100 according to the resolution and display the resolution of the currently selected X-ray detector 100. FIG.

For example, if the user selects the first X-ray detector of 43 * 35 [cm], the graphical user interface G1 displays the selected first X-ray detector with high resolution, Quot; Resolution [High] ", which means high resolution, can be displayed in the center of the display area G120c.

37 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector detection according to the eighteenth embodiment.

In addition, the graphical user interface G1 can classify the plurality of detected X-ray detectors 100 according to the response time and display the response time of the currently selected X-ray detector 100.

For example, when the user selects the first X-ray detector of 43 * 35 [cm], the graphical user interface G1 displays the response time of the currently selected first X-ray detector in order to indicate that the response time of the currently selected first X- Quot; Response Time [Short] "meaning a high response time can be displayed at the center of the screen G120d.

38 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to the nineteenth embodiment.

The graphical user interface G1 may classify the plurality of searched X-ray detectors 100 according to the diagnosis room and display the diagnosis room of the currently selected X-ray detector 100.

For example, if the user selects a first X-ray detector of 43 * 35 [cm], then the graphical user interface G1 will display a graphical representation of how the currently selected first X-ray detector communicates with the communication portion of the workstation, Room # 1 "meaning the first diagnosis room can be displayed on the lower right side of the detector environment screen G120 selected at the same time.

Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 39 to 47, a description will be made of embodiment a in which a detector search condition is input and an X-ray detector corresponding to the input search condition is searched.

39 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface before entering a detector search condition.

The user can search all the X-ray detectors 100 connectable to the current workstation 200 as in the above-described embodiments, but can input search conditions of the X-ray detector 100 that the user desires to set, (100).

Specifically, the graphic user interface G1 may include a search condition selection item G170 on the detector screen G100. The search condition selection item (G170) is used to select the size selection item (G171), color selection item (G172), shape selection item (G173), resolution selection item (G174), response time selection item (G175) ).

Here, the size selection item G171 is an item in which the user can select the size of the X-ray detector 100, and the graphical user interface G1 displays the selection icon indicating that the selection item can be expanded to the right along with the text "Size & Can be displayed. In addition, a search condition can be set for each unit of the size of the X-ray detector 100. For example, the user can set the search condition in units of centimeter or the search condition in units of inch by using the size of the X-ray detector 100 as a unit. The color selection item G172 is an item for which the user can select the color of the X-ray detector 100. The graphic user interface G1 displays the selection icon indicating that the selection item can be expanded on the right side with the text "Color & Can be displayed. In addition, the shape selection item G173 may be an item that allows the user to select the shape of the X-ray detector 100, and that the graphical user interface G1 may display a selection item on the right side with text "Shape " Icon can be displayed. In addition, the resolution selection item G174 is an item for which the user can select the resolution of the X-ray detector 100, and the graphic user interface G1 displays the selection icon indicating that the selection item can be expanded to the right along with the text "Resolution & Can be displayed. Also, the response time selection item G175 is an item in which the user can select the response time of the X-ray detector 100, and the graphical user interface G1 can expand the selection item on the right side with the text "Response Time & A selection icon can be displayed. In addition, the located diagnostic room selection item G176 may be an item for which the user can select the diagnostic room where the X-ray detector 100 is currently located, and the graphical user interface G1 is displayed with the text "Room" You can display a selection icon that can be.

As shown in Fig. 39, the search condition selection item G170 includes a size selection item G171, a color selection item G172, a shape selection item G173, a resolution selection item G174, G175) and the located diagnosis room selection item (G176), but they may be arranged in other order.

40 is a diagram showing an example of a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a detector size.

The user can input a search condition for the size of the X-ray detector 100. In particular, the user can search the X-ray detector 100 by setting the size of the X-ray detector 100 in units of centimeters.

Specifically, when the user selects the size selection item G171, the graphic user interface G1 can list sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ In addition, the size selection item G171 may include a size selection title G171a and a size item G171b. The size item G171b may include a first size item G171c, a second size item G171d, 3 size item (G171e).

The size selection title G171a can display the search condition to be set by the user and display the unit of the search condition. For example, the size selection title G171a may be accompanied by the text "Size [cm]" along with an icon indicating that the selection item has been expanded on the right side.

The size item (G171b) can display the selection of the size condition you want to set. For example, if there are three sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10, the first size item G171c may be one of the sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connected to the main body 10 The text "30x25" can be displayed as an item to select * 25. The second size item G171d can display the text "43x35" as an item for selecting 43 * 35 which is one of the sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ Also, the third size item G171e can display the text "43x43" as an item for selecting 43 * 43 which is one of the sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [

41 is a diagram showing another example of a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a detector size.

The user can input a search condition for the size of the X-ray detector 100. In particular, the user can search the X-ray detector 100 by setting the size of the X-ray detector 100 in inches.

Specifically, when the user selects the size selection item G171 ', the graphical user interface G1 can list the sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. In addition, the size selection item G171 'may include a size selection title G171a' and a size item G171b ', the size item G171b' may include a first size item G171c ' (G171d ') and a third size item (G171e').

The size selection title G171a 'may display the search condition to be set by the user and display the unit of the search condition. For example, the size selection title G171a 'may be accompanied by the text "Size [in]" and an icon indicating that the selection item has been expanded on the right side.

The size item (G171b ') can display the selection of the size condition that you want to set. For example, if there are three sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10, the first size item G171c 'may be one of the sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10 12 * 10 "can be displayed as an item for selecting " 12 * 10 ". In addition, the second size item G171d 'may display text of "17x14" as an item for selecting 17 * 14 which is one of the sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ Also, the third size item G171e 'can display text of "17x17" as an item for selecting 17 * 17 which is one of the sizes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a detector color; FIG.

The user can input the search condition for the color of the X-ray detector 100. FIG.

Specifically, when the user selects the color selection item G172, the graphic user interface G1 can list colors of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ The color selection item G172b may include a color selection title G172a and a color item G172b. The color item G172b may include a first color item G172c, a second color item G172d, 3 color item (G172e), a fourth color item (G172f), and a fifth color item (G172g).

The color selection title G172a can display the search condition to be set by the user. For example, the color selection title G172a may display an icon indicating that the selected item is expanded on the right side with the text "Color ".

The color item (G172b) can display the selection of the color condition you want to set. For example, if there are five colors of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10, the first color item G172c may be a green color that is one of the colors of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ Quot; Green "can be displayed as an item for selecting the " Green ". In addition, the second color item G172d can display the text "Blue" as an item for selecting blue, which is one of the colors of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ In addition, the third size item G172e may display a text of "Red" as an item for selecting red which is one of the colors of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ Further, the fourth color item G172f can display the text "Black" as an item for selecting black, which is one of the colors of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ The fifth color item G172g is an item for selecting white which is one of the colors of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10, and can display the text "White ".

43 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a detector shape.

The user can input search conditions for the shape of the X-ray detector 100.

Specifically, when the user selects the shape selection item G173, the graphic user interface G1 can list shapes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ In addition, the shape selection item G173 may include a shape selection title G173a and a shape item G173b. The shape item G173b may include a first shape item G173c, a second shape item G173d, 3 shape item (G173e).

The shape selection title G173a can display a search condition to be set by the user. For example, in the shape selection title G173a, an icon indicating that the selected item is expanded on the right side may be displayed along with the text "Shape ".

The shape item (G173b) can display the selection of the shape condition that you want to set. For example, if there are five kinds of shapes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10, the first shape item G173c is a rectangular shape that is one of the shapes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10 Quot; Rectangle "can be displayed as an item for selecting the " Rectangle ". The second shape item G173d can display the text "Square" as an item for selecting a square which is one of the shapes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ The third shape item G173e can display a text called "Circle " as an item for selecting a circle that is one of the shapes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ The fourth shape item G172f can display the text "Triangle" as an item for selecting a triangle which is one of the shapes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ The fifth shape item G172g can display the text "Hexagon" as an item for selecting a hexagon which is one of the shapes of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [

44 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a detector resolution.

The user can input search conditions for the resolution of the X-ray detector 100. [

Specifically, when the user selects the resolution selection item G174, the graphic user interface G1 can list the resolutions of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ The resolution item G174 may include a resolution selection title G174a and a resolution item G174b. The resolution item G174b may include a first resolution item G174c, a second resolution item G174d, 3 resolution item (G174e).

The resolution selection title G174a can display a search condition to be set by the user. For example, the resolution selection title G174a may display the text "Resolution" and an icon indicating that the selection item has been expanded on the right side.

The resolution item (G174b) can display the selection of the resolution condition that you want to set. For example, if there are three resolutions of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10, the first resolution item G174c may be a high resolution one of resolutions of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10 Quot; High "can be displayed as an item for selecting " High ". The second resolution item G174d can display the text "Middle" as an item for selecting the middle resolution which is one of the resolutions of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ The third resolution item G174e can display a text of "Low" as an item for selecting a low resolution which is one of the resolutions of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [

45 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface for inputting a search condition for a detector response time.

The user can input the search condition for the response time of the X-ray detector 100.

Specifically, when the user selects the response time selection item G175, the graphical user interface G1 can list the response times of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. The response time selection item G175 may include a response time selection title G175a and a response time item G175b and the response time item G175b may include a first response time item G175c, Item G175d and a third response time item G175e.

The response time selection title G175a can display a search condition to be set by the user. For example, the response time selection title G175a may display an icon indicating that the selection item is expanded on the right side with the text "Response Time ".

The response time item (G175b) may indicate a choice of the response time condition that the user wishes to set. For example, if there are three response times of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10, the first response time item G175c is a response time of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10 Quot; Short "as an item for selecting one high speed can be displayed. Also, the second response time item G175d can display the text "Middle" as an item for selecting the medium speed, which is one of the response times of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ Also, the third response time item G175e can display a text of "Long" as an item for selecting a low speed which is one of the response times of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [

46 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface for inputting search conditions for a diagnostic room where a detector is located;

The user can input a search condition for the diagnosis room of the X-ray detector 100. [

Specifically, when the user selects the diagnosis room selection item G176, the graphic user interface G1 can list the diagnosis rooms of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ The diagnosis room selection item G176b may include a diagnosis room selection title G176a and a diagnosis room item G176b. The diagnosis room item G176b may include a first diagnosis room item G176c, a second diagnosis room item G176d, 3 diagnostic room items (G176e).

The diagnosis room selection title (G176a) can display the search condition to be set by the user. For example, the diagnosis room selection title (G176a) may display the text "Room" and an icon indicating that the selection item has been expanded on the right side.

The Diagnostic room item (G176b) can display the selection of the diagnostic room condition that you want to set. For example, if there are three diagnostic chambers of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10, the first diagnostic room item G176c may include a first diagnostic room item G176c, which is one of the diagnostic chambers of the X- Text "Room # 1" can be displayed as an item to select the diagnosis room. The second diagnosis room item G176d may display the text "Room # 2" as an item for selecting the second diagnosis room, which is one of the diagnosis rooms of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [ The third diagnosis room item G176e can display the text "Room # 3" as an item for selecting the third diagnosis room, which is one of the diagnosis rooms of the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10. [

47 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface during a detector search by inputting a detector search condition;

When the user selects a search condition and selects a search button G110, the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 searches the X-ray detector 100, which is connectable to the main body 10 and corresponds to the set search condition, G1).

Specifically, when the user selects one of the X-ray detector 100, the X-ray detector 100, the X-ray detector 100 and the X-ray detector 100 in the size of 43 * 35 cm, the color of the X- The search condition can be set through the graphical user interface G1 described above in order to search the X-ray detector 100, which is the first diagnosis room, in the diagnosis room where the response time of the X-ray detector 100 is low and the X-ray detector 100 is located . Further, the graphic user interface G1 can express the search condition with a user-set search condition setting item G177.

Here, the search condition setting item (G 177) is an item for displaying the search condition entered by the user. The search condition setting item (G 177) includes a size condition setting item G177a, a color condition setting item G177b, A setting item (G177c), a resolution condition setting item (G177d), a response time condition setting item (G177e), and a diagnosis room condition setting item (G177e).

The size condition setting item G177a may be an item for displaying a search condition for the size of the X-ray detector 100 set by the user. For example, if the user sets the size as a search condition in order to search the X-ray detector 100 having a size of 43 * 35 [cm], the size condition setting item G177a is set to " 43 x 35 [cm] ".

The color condition setting item G177b may be an item that displays a search condition for the color of the X-ray detector 100 set by the user. For example, if the user sets the color as a search condition to search for the X-ray detector 100 having a green color, the color condition setting item G177b displays the text "Green" .

The shape condition setting item G177c may be an item that displays a search condition for the shape of the X-ray detector 100 set by the user. For example, if the user sets the search condition to search for the X-ray detector 100 having the shape of a rectangle, the shape condition setting item G177c sets the text "Rectangle" Can be displayed.

The resolution condition setting item G177d may be an item for displaying a search condition for the resolution of the X-ray detector 100 set by the user. For example, if the user sets the resolution as a search condition in order to search the X-ray detector 100 having a high resolution, the resolution condition setting item G177d can display the text "High" have.

The response time condition setting item G177e may be an item for displaying a search condition for the response time of the X-ray detector 100 set by the user. For example, when the user sets the response time as a search condition in order to search the X-ray detector 100 having a low speed, the response time condition setting item G177e sets the text "Long" Can be displayed.

The diagnosis room condition setting item G177e may be an item for displaying a search condition for the diagnosis room of the X-ray detector 100 set by the user. For example, if the user sets the diagnosis room as a search condition for searching the X-ray detector 100 located in the first diagnosis room, the diagnosis room condition setting item G177e is set to "Room # 1" The text can be displayed.

Also, the graphic user interface G1 can search the X-ray detector 100 matching the search condition after confirming the user with the search condition set by the user. When the user selects the search button G110 after confirming the search condition, the graphic user interface G1 may display the text "Searching ..." in the search status screen G178 to let the user know that the search is in progress .

Also, although not shown in the figure, the workstation 200 may search the X-ray detector 100 that matches the input search condition and display the retrieved X-ray detector 100 using a graphical user interface.

In addition, if the X-ray detector 100 matching the input search condition is not searched, the workstation 200 can search for and display the X-ray detector 100 having a similar condition similar to the search condition. Here, the similar condition may be an option of a range adjacent to the search condition input by the user as a preset value set at the time of design, manufacture, or use.

For example, the workstation 200 may display an x-ray detector 100 that matches the size, color, shape, resolution, and response time of the search condition among the x-ray detector 100 but is not located in the first diagnosis room. Specifically, the communication unit 260 communicates with the server 401 to identify the X-ray detector 100 placed in the other diagnostic room, and measures the size of 43 * 35 cm, the color is green, the shape is rectangle, Can display the slow x-ray detector 100 and the diagnostic room where the x-ray detector 100 is located on the workstation 200. In addition, the workstation 200 may have a size of 43 * 35 [cm], a green color, a rectangular shape, a high resolution of resolution, and a slow response time of the X-ray detector 100 and a hospital or the like where the X- The address may also be displayed.

Although the graphical user interface described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 47 has been described mainly for setting the search conditions of the detectors, it is also possible to search for the detectors that are connectable to the main body 10 A graphical user interface may also be used.

The embodiment of the graphical user interface described above is to display a plurality of detected detectors one by one. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of detected detectors may be simultaneously displayed on a plurality of detectors. Hereinafter, the embodiment b for simultaneously displaying the retrieved X-ray detector with reference to Figs. 48 and 53 will be described.

FIG. 48 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface before detector selection after detector search, FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detector selection after detector detection, FIG. 50 is a graphical user interface after detector detection, 51 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector after detector detection according to embodiment d, and FIG. 52 is a graphical user interface after detecting a detector according to embodiment e and showing a graphical user interface after detector selection. FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface after detecting a detector and selecting a detector according to the embodiment f. FIG.

The graphical user interface G1 can be displayed together with the shape and size of the X-ray detector 100 in the form of a plurality of icons when a plurality of X-ray detectors 100 connectable to the main body 10 are searched.

Specifically, the detector screen G100 of the graphic user interface G1 may include a detector icon G180. The detector icon G180 is an icon for displaying a plurality of detected X-ray detectors 100 simultaneously in one screen and receiving a user's selection to select the X-ray detector. The detector icon G180 includes a first detector icon G181, a second detector icon G182, a third detector icon G183, a fourth detector icon G184, and a fifth detector icon G185 .

The first detector icon G181 is an icon meaning a first X-ray detector. The first detector icon G181 is an X-ray detector 100 having a size of 43 * 43 [cm] Can be perceived. In addition, the first detector icon G181 may include a first detector size icon G181a and a first detector selection icon G181b. The first detector size icon G181a is an icon indicating the size of the first X-ray detector and the text "43x43" may be displayed. The first detector selection icon G181b is an icon indicating whether or not the user has selected the first X-ray detector, and may be displayed in a circular shape at the lower left of the first detector icon G181.

The second detector icon G182 is an icon meaning a second X-ray detector. The second detector icon G182 is an X-ray detector 100 having a size of 43 * 43 [cm] Can be perceived.

The third detector icon G183 is an icon representing the third X-ray detector. The third detector icon G183 is an X-ray detector 100 having a size of 43 * 35 [cm] Can be perceived.

The fourth detector icon G184 is an icon meaning a fourth X-ray detector. The fourth detector icon G184 is an X-ray detector 100 having a size of 43 * 35 [cm] Can be perceived.

The fifth detector icon G185 is an icon representing the fifth X-ray detector. The fifth detector icon G185 is an X-ray detector 100 having a size of 30 * 25 [cm] Can be perceived.

In addition, the first detector icon G181, the second detector icon G182, the third detector icon G183, the fourth detector icon G184, and the fifth detector icon G185 correspond to the respective icons, Can be distinguished by the size and shape of the icon, not the text.

For example, an X-ray detector having a square shape and a size of 43 * 43 [cm] may be represented by a first detector icon G181 and a second detector icon G182 as shown in FIG. In addition, an X-ray detector having a rectangular shape and a size of 43 * 35 [cm] may be represented by a third detector icon G183 and a fourth detector icon G184 as shown in FIG. In addition, an X-ray detector having a rectangular shape and a size of 30 * 25 [cm] may be represented by a fifth detector icon G185 as shown in FIG.

In addition, the graphic user interface G1 can display a mounting portion in which an X-ray detector corresponding to each detector icon G180 is currently mounted.

For example, when the X-ray detector corresponding to the first detector icon G181 is mounted on the photographing table at present, as shown in FIG. 51, the graphic user interface G1 is displayed on the first mounted detector icon G181e It can be expressed in the form. Also, as shown in FIG. 52, the graphic user interface G1 can be expressed as "table" in the form of text through the first mounted mounting portion text G181f.

When the X-ray detector corresponding to the second detector icon G182 is mounted on the photographing table at present, the graphic user interface G1 can be expressed in the form of an icon through the second mounting unit icon G182e have. 52, the graphic user interface G1 can be expressed as "stand" in the form of text via the second mounted mounting portion text G182f.

When the X-ray detector corresponding to the third detector icon G183 is currently mounted on the first portable, the graphic user interface G1 is displayed in the form of an icon through the third mounting unit icon G183c as shown in FIG. 51 . 52, the graphic user interface G1 can be expressed as "Portable 1" in the form of text via the third mounted mounting portion text G183f.

When the X-ray detector corresponding to the fourth detector icon G184 is currently mounted on the second portable, the graphic user interface G1 is displayed in the form of an icon through the fourth mounted mounting part icon G184e . 52, the graphic user interface G1 can be expressed as "Portable 2" in the form of text via the fourth mounted mounting portion text G184f.

When the X-ray detector corresponding to the fifth detector icon G185 is not attached to the present mounting portion, the mounted mounting portion icon and the mounted mounting portion text may not be displayed as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52.

If the user desires to select the third X-ray detector among the five X-ray detectors 100, the user can select the third detector icon G183.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 49, the third detector icon G183 of the graphic user interface may include a third detector activated icon G183c and a third detector activated background G183d.

The third detector activation icon G183c may display a check mark on the third detector selection icon G183b when the user selects the third X-ray detector to indicate that the user has selected the third X-ray detector. The third detector activated background G183e may indicate that the user has selected the third x-ray detector by darkly changing the background of the third detector icon G183 when the user selects the third x-ray detector.

53, when the user selects the third detector icon G183 to select the third X-ray detector, the selected detector information window G186 as a separate window can be displayed.

The selected detector information window G186 may display the size, shape, attached mounting portion, and available modality of the selected detector.

More specifically, the selected detector information window G186 closes the selected detector window G186a indicating the size and shape of the selected detector, the available modality text G186b indicating the available modality of the selected detector, and the selected detector information window G186 And may include a selected detector information window close key G186c.

The graphical user interface described above has been described as being used in a sealing type x-ray imaging apparatus which is an x-ray imaging apparatus including a table mounting portion, a stand mounting portion, and a portable mounting portion. Hereinafter, an embodiment g of a graphical user interface of a mobile type x-ray imaging apparatus including a portable mounting unit will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 58. FIG.

54 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface before detector detection, and FIG. 55 is a diagram showing a graphical user interface during detector detection.

When the detector setting is selected, the graphic user interface G2 is executed as shown in FIG. The graphic user interface G2 is for setting and storing the usage environment of the X-ray detector 100. The graphic user interface G2 includes a detector screen G400, a mounting section screen G600, and a setting storage screen G500 can do.

The detector screen G400 is located on the left side of the graphic user interface G2. In addition, the detector screen G400 can provide a user interface for searching the X-ray detector 100 usable in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 and selecting the X-ray detector 100 searched. The detector screen G400 includes a search button G410 for instructing to search the X-ray detector 100 usable in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 at the upper right side, a selection button G410 for selecting the type or size of the selected X- A detector screen G420 for displaying the order of the currently selected x-ray detector 100 among the plurality of detected x-ray detectors 100, A previous rank selection button G440 for selecting the next rank selection button 100 and a next rank selection button G450 for selecting the next rank of the x-ray detector 100 among the plurality of the detected x-ray detectors 100.

The mounting section screen G600 is located on the right side of the graphic user interface G2. In addition, the mounting portion screen G600 may display the mounting portion 300 on which the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted, and may provide a user interface for selecting the mounting portion 300 to be mounted. Specifically, the mounting portion screen G600 can display the mountable mounting portion 300 based on the size of the selected X-ray detector 100 and the size of the mounting portion 300. [ The mounting portion screen G300 includes a first portable selection button G610 for selecting to be mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a, a second portable selection button G610 for selecting the second portable mounting portion 330b to be mounted on the second portable mounting portion 330b, A portable selection button G630 and a valid mounting portion text screen G640 for displaying the mounting portion 300 in which the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted as text.

The setting storage screen G500 is located at the lower right of the graphic user interface G2. In addition, the setting storage screen G500 may store information on the communication state of the selected detector and the type of the mounting unit 300 to be mounted, and may provide a user interface to transmit the information to the X-ray detector 100. [ The setting storage screen G500 includes a storage button G510 for storing setting information for the X-ray detector 100 and the mounting unit 300 and for transmitting the setting information to the X-ray detector 100, and an X- And a cancel button G520 for canceling the setting for the mounting portion 300. [

First, when the detector setting is selected, the graphic user interface G2 is executed, and all the buttons except for the search button G410 of the detector screen G400 and the graphic user interface G2 are displayed in a state in which the screen is inactivated Is displayed. Accordingly, the user can select the search button G410 and search for the X-ray detector 100 available in the present X-ray imaging apparatus 1. [

When the search button G410 is selected, the workstation 200 compares the previously stored detector pairing data 271 with the identification information of the X-ray detector 100, identifies each X-ray detector 100, The detector 100 can be searched. 55, the search button G410 of the detector screen G400 is displayed with a shading effect indicating that the selected state is selected, and the detector environment screen is displayed on the X- It can be displayed that the detector 100 is being searched. In addition, all the buttons and the environment except the search button G410 of the detector screen G400 and the detector environment screen can be deactivated.

Thereafter, when a plurality of X-ray detectors 100 available in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 are searched, a graphic (not shown) for selecting one of the detected X-ray detectors 100 and setting the communication state and the type of the mounting unit 300 to be mounted The user interface G2 can be performed.

FIG. 56 is a graphical user interface showing a connectable mounting part of the selected X-ray detector after searching for a detector, FIG. 57 is a graphical user interface showing a connectable mounting part and a currently connected mounting part of the selected X- FIG. 58 is a view showing a graphical user interface for changing a mounting portion to be connected to the selected X-ray detector 100 after searching for a detector.

56, after searching an X-ray detector 100 usable in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1, the graphical user interface G2 detects one X-ray detector 100 of the plurality of X-ray detectors 100 And provides an interface for setting the selected X-ray detector 100.

Specifically, the search button G410 of the detector screen G400 disappears and returns to the activated state. In addition, the selected detector environment screen G420 displays the currently selected detector and displays the discrimination mark displayed on the detector display unit 190 so that the size of the selected detector is 43 * 35 [cm] or the selected detector is distinguished from other detectors . In addition, the selected detector order screen G430 displays the number of the X-ray detectors 100 available in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 and the order of the currently selected X-ray detector 100. That is, the selected detector order screen G430 indicates that the number of X-ray detectors 100 available in the present X-ray imaging apparatus 1 is five, and the number of the X- 1/5 ". The previous rank selection button G440 and the next rank selection button G450 may be activated to select a particular x-ray detector 100 among the x-ray detector 100 available in the current x-

The first portable select button G610 and the second portable select button G630 of the mounting portion screen G600 may be used to select only the select button corresponding to the mountable mounting portion 300 based on the size of the selected X- Can be activated. For example, a mounting portion 300 having a size such that the selected X-ray detector 100 is 43 * 35 [cm] and the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted is mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a and the second portable If it is the mounting portion 330b, the graphic user interface G2 can activate the first portable select button G610 and the second portable select button G630. That is, the user can select one of the first portable select button G610 and the second portable select button G630 to determine the mounting unit 300 to which the selected X-ray detector 100 is to be mounted.

In addition, the first portable select button G610 and the second portable select button G630 are respectively displayed with a swap icon and a wireless setting icon to check whether the first portable mounting portion 330a and the second portable mounting portion 330b have been swapped, Whether or not the wireless communication is in progress.

The effective mounting portion text screen G640 of the mounting portion screen G600 can display the mounting portion 300 that the selected X-ray detector 100 can mount in text form. For example, a mounting portion 300 having a size such that the selected X-ray detector 100 is 43 * 35 [cm] and the selected X-ray detector 100 can be mounted is mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a and the second portable In the mounting portion 330b, the graphic user interface G2 can display the text "Portable [1] and Portable [2] can be set to" in the effective mounting portion text screen G640.

In order to use conditions such as the type of the mounting unit 300 set for the X-ray detector 100 selected by the user, the user selects the storage button G510 of the setting storage screen G500 and stores the set information, (100). On the contrary, if the user does not want to use the conditions such as the type of the mounting unit 300 set for the X-ray detector 100 selected by the user, the user can select the cancel button G520 among the setting storage screen G500 have.

In addition, the graphic user interface G2 can display the mounting unit 300 on which the selected X-ray detector 100 is currently mounted when one of the five X-ray detector 100 is selected.

57, when the first X-ray detector selected by the current user is mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a, the graphic user interface G2 is displayed on the first portable select button 330 of the detector screen G600, The user can recognize that the background of the first portable mounting portion 330a is darkened by changing the background of the first portable mounting portion G610. Also, the text of the effective installation text screen (G640) can be displayed as "Connected to Portable [1], Portable [2]."

Accordingly, the user can input a command by recognizing that the selected first X-ray detector is mounted on the first portable mounting portion 330a and can be mounted on the second portable mounting portion 330b by changing the setting.

More specifically, if the user wishes to change the mounting portion 300 from the first portable mounting portion 330a to the second portable mounting portion 330b in which the first X-ray detector is currently mounted, The second portable select button G630 of the fourth button G400 can be selected. In this case, as shown in FIG. 58, the first portable select button G610, which has a dark background in the mounting screen G600 of the graphic user interface G2, has a background changed to a circular background, The portable selection button G630 may be changed to a dark background. Whereby the user can recognize by his command that the mount to which the first X-ray detector is to be mounted is changed from the first portable mount to the second portable mount.

In addition, the effective mounting text screen (G640) will change to the text "Portable [2]" in the text "Portable [2] can be set." . Accordingly, the user can recognize that the mounting portion 300 to which the first X-ray detector is to be mounted is changed from the first portable mounting portion 330a to the second portable mounting portion 330b by his / her command.

If the user wishes to change the mounting portion 300 to be mounted with the first X-ray detector to the second portable mounting portion 330b, the user may select the storage button G510 of the setting storage screen G500, To the detector (100). On the contrary, if the user wishes to keep the mounting portion to which the first X-ray detector is to be mounted as the first portable mounting portion 330a without changing the mounting portion to the second portable mounting portion 330b, the user can select the cancel button G520 of the setting storing screen G500 Can be canceled.

In the above, embodiments in which the graphical user interface represents only one modality have been described. Hereinafter, embodiments in which a graphical user interface expresses a plurality of modalities will be described.

FIG. 59 is a diagram illustrating an example of a graphical user interface for selecting a modality and a mounting unit after detector detection according to Embodiment h, FIG. 60 is a graphical user interface for selecting a modality and a mounting unit after detector detection according to Embodiment h 61 is a diagram showing another example of a graphical user interface for selecting a modality and a mounting portion after detector detection according to Embodiment h, FIG. 62 is a diagram showing another example of a graphical user interface for selecting the modality and the posture after detector detection according to Embodiment h, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of a graphic user interface for selecting a mounting portion.

The user can select and set the modality as well as the mounting unit 300 for mounting the X-ray detector 100 selected by the user using the graphic user interface G1.

Specifically, the mounting section screen G300 may include a first modality selection screen G 360. The first modality selection screen G 360 is a user interface that allows the user to select the modality to which the selected detector is to be mounted. The first modality selection screen G 360 includes a previous modality selection button G 361, G362) and a modality title screen (G363).

Here, the previous modality selection button G361 is a button for the user to select the previous modality, the next modality selection button G362 is a button for the user to select the next modality, and the modality title screen G363 is the current And may be a screen for specifying the type of the selected modality.

For example, when the user selects the first X-ray detector, the mounting section screen G300 of the graphic user interface G1 displays the mounting-type mounting section screen of the sealing type and the modality title screen G363a displays the text "Ceiling & can do. The installation screen G300 of the graphic user interface G1 displays the table selection button G310, the stand selection button G320, the first portable selection button G330a and the second portable selection button G330b, It is possible to activate the button corresponding to the mountable mounting part 300 according to the size of the X-ray detector 100.

If the user selects the next mode select button G362 to select the mobile type X-ray imaging apparatus, the mounting section screen G300 of the graphic user interface G1 displays the mobile type mounting section screen and displays the modality title screen G363b) can display the text "Mobile ". The mounting portion screen G300 of the graphic user interface G1 displays a first portable select button G335a and a second portable select button G335b to display a mounting portion 300 mountable according to the size of the selected X- Can be activated.

When the user selects the mammography type X-ray imaging apparatus by selecting the next modality selection button G362, the mounting section screen G300 of the graphic user interface G1 displays the mammography-type mounting section screen, Screen G363b may display the text "Mommography ". The mounting portion screen G300 of the graphic user interface G1 may display a stand selection button G325 to activate a button corresponding to the mountable mounting portion 300 according to the size of the selected X-ray detector 100. [

Then, when the user selects the next modality selection button G362 to select the angio-graphic type x-ray imaging apparatus, the mounting section screen G300 of the graphic user interface G1 displays the installation section screen of the angiography type, Screen G363b may display the text "Angiography ". The mounting unit screen G300 of the graphic user interface G1 may display a table selection button G315 to activate a button corresponding to the mountable mounting unit 300 according to the size of the selected X-ray detector 100. [

Hereinafter, a graphic user interface for switching to a separate modality selection screen post-installation screen will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 and 64. FIG.

FIG. 63 is a diagram illustrating a graphical user interface for selecting a modality after detecting a detector according to the embodiment i; FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating a graphic user interface selecting a sealing type of modality after detecting a detector according to embodiment i; FIG.

The user can select one X-ray detector 100 among a plurality of X-ray detectors 100 connected to the main body 10 and then display and set the desired modality by using the X-ray detector 100 or by the user.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 63, the graphical user interface G1 may include a second modality selection screen G700.

The second modality selection screen G700 is a user interface located on the right side of the graphical user interface G1 and capable of selecting the modality to display and set the available modality of the selected X-ray detector 100. [ The second modality selection screen G700 may activate a button of a modality that can be used by the selected X-ray detector 100, and deactivate a button of a modality that is not available.

The second modality selection screen G700 includes a sealing selection button G710, a mobile selection button G720, a mammography selection button G730, an angiography selection button G740 and an effective modality text screen G750 can do.

Here, the sealing selection button G710 is a button for selecting that the selected X-ray detector 100 is a sealing type X-ray imaging device, and the mobile selection button G720 is a button for selecting a mode to be used by the selected X-ray detector 100 It is a button to select mobile type X-ray imaging device. The mammography selection button G730 is a button for selecting the mammography type x-ray imaging device to be used with the selected x-ray detector 100. The angel selection button G740 is a button for selecting the x- Is an angio-type x-ray imaging device. The effective modality text screen G750 is a screen for displaying the kind of the available modality of the selected X-ray detector 100 as text.

For example, if the modality that can be used by the user-selected first X-ray detector is a sealing type, a mobile time, a mammography type, and an angiographic type, the graphical user interface G1 may include a sealing selection button G710, G720), the mammography selection button (G730) and the angiography selection button (G740), and display the text "Can be set to all modality" on the validity modality text screen (G750).

When the user selects the sealing selection button G710 and determines that the first X-ray detector selected by the user is a sealing type, the user can press the storage button G210 to display the graphic user interface G1 in FIGS. 63 to 64 Can be switched.

When the graphic user interface G1 is switched to Fig. 63, the user can select the mounting portion 300 of the sealing type of modality. In this case as well, a button corresponding to the mounting part 300 that can be mounted at 43 * 35 [cm], which is the size of the selected first X-ray detector, can be activated. That is, the graphic user interface G1 activates the stand select button G320 and the first portable select button G330a, and displays the text "It is possible to set it as Table and Portable " can do.

In addition, the modality text screen G370 selected on the detector screen G300 may be displayed to allow the user to recognize that the currently selected modality is a sealing-type modality. That is, the text "[Ceiling]" can be displayed on the selected modality text screen G370.

Hereinafter, an example j of the graphical user interface in which available modalities and mounting portions are displayed on one screen will be described with reference to Fig.

65 is a diagram showing a graphic user interface showing a mounting section connectable by every modality after detector detection.

The user can use the graphical user interface G1 displayed with both the modality and the mountable mounts 300 available to the selected x-ray detector 100. [

Specifically, the mounting portion screen G300 may include a sealing type screen G300a, a mobile type screen G300b, a mammography type screen G300c, and an angiography type screen G300d.

The ceiling type screen G300a is a user interface for displaying and setting the mounting portion 300 that the selected x-ray detector 100 can mount on the sealing type x-ray imaging apparatus. The ceiling type screen G300a displays text of "Ceiling " indicating that the ceiling type is modal in the upper part, and the table selection button G310, the stand selection button G320, the first portable select button G330a, It is possible to display the portable selection button G330b, to activate the button corresponding to the attachable portion 300 to be mounted, and to disable the button corresponding to the attachable portion 300 that can not be mounted.

The mobile type screen G300b is a user interface for displaying and setting the mounting unit 300 that the selected X-ray detector 100 can mount in the mobile type X-ray imaging apparatus. The mobile type screen G300b displays text of "Mobile" indicating that the mobile type is modality, displays a first portable select button G335a and a second portable select button G335b, 300 and activates the button corresponding to the mounting part 300 which is not mountable.

The mammography type screen G300c is a user interface for displaying and setting a mounting unit 300 that the selected X-ray detector 100 can mount on a mammography type X-ray imaging apparatus. The mammography type screen G300c displays the text "Mammography" indicating that the mammography type of modality is in the upper part, displays the stand selection button G325, activates the button corresponding to the attachable mounting part 300 , The button corresponding to the mounting part 300 which can not be mounted can be deactivated.

The angiography type screen G300d is a user interface for displaying and setting the mounting unit 300 that the selected X-ray detector 100 can mount on the X-ray imaging apparatus of the angiography type. The angiography type screen G300d displays the text "Angiography" indicating that it is an angiographic type of modality, displays a table selection button G315, activates a button corresponding to the attachable mounting part 300, The button corresponding to the mounting portion 300 which can not be mounted can be deactivated.

The graphical user interface described above is only described with an example of FIG. 17 to FIG. 65 as an example. The icons, the layout of the screen, the size of the screen, the magnification of the screen, the contents of the text, But may be collectively referred to as a graphic user interface in which the functions described above are implemented.

66 is a diagram illustrating a concept of communication between a plurality of diagnosis rooms and a server according to an embodiment.

The X-ray imaging system can exchange image information, status information, and configuration information between the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 and the server 401 or between the X-ray imaging apparatuses 1 placed in different diagnostic rooms. The x-ray imaging system may also include a server 401, an x-ray imaging device 1, another x-ray imaging device 403, and a server 401.

The server 401 is a computer in which a plurality of computers are connected by a communication line to store information used in common in one computer or programs in which a large amount of computer resources such as memory are stored. The server 401 includes detector sharing data (471) can be stored.

The detector sharing data 471 may be the same as or different from the detector pairing data 271 described above with reference to FIG.

Here, the detector sharing data is information on an X-ray detector that can be used in an X-ray imaging apparatus connected to a network, and may include detector identification data, data for setting a detector, characteristic information on an X-ray detector, The detector sharing data may be data obtained by receiving X-ray pairing data stored in an X-ray imaging apparatus located in each diagnostic room. The detector sharing data may also include information about the diagnostic room where each x-ray detector is currently located.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1 may include a main body 10 and an X-ray detector 100, and may be located in a first diagnosis room (Room # 1). In addition, another x-ray imaging apparatus 403 may include a main body 10 and an x-ray detector 100, and may be located in a second diagnosis room (Room # 2).

The network functions as a bridge connecting the server 401, the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 and the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403 to transmit and receive image information, status information, and setting information.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1, the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403 and the server 401 may be the same as the X-ray imaging apparatus 1, the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403 and the server 401 described in FIG. 2, You may.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1 downloads the detector sharing data 471 stored in the server 401 and can use the X-ray detector 100 for identifying and setting the X-ray detector 100.

Specifically, the communication unit included in the workstation may receive the detector sharing data 471 from the server 401 and receive the detector identification data from the X-ray detector 100. [ The control unit can recognize the X-ray detector 100 connectable to the main body 10 based on the information corresponding to the detector identification data among the received detector sharer data 471. [

Here, the operation after the communication unit receives the detector sharing data 471 from the server 401 and transmitted to the control unit may be the same as the operation or the like using the detector pairing data 271 stored in the storage unit, have.

The X-ray image system also allows status information and setting information to be transferred between the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 of the first diagnosis room (Room # 1) and the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403 of the second diagnosis room (Room # 2) .

More specifically, the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 located in the first diagnosis room (Room # 1) transmits a status information request signal to another X-ray imaging apparatus 403 located in the second diagnosis room (Room # 2) It is possible to receive the status information signal from the status information signal generator 403. Here, the status information request signal is a signal indicating that the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403 is currently using the X-ray detector 100 included in the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403, the reservation status, the position of the mounted mounting unit, Color, resolution, response time, and the like to the X-ray imaging apparatus 1. The status information signal includes information on the usage status of the X-ray detector 100 currently included in the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403, the status of reservation, the position of the mounted mounting unit, the size, shape, color, resolution, Lt; / RTI > In addition, the status information signal may include information on the diagnosis room in which the X-ray detector 100 included in the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403 is located, and the diagnosis room that is currently located.

The X-ray imaging apparatus 1 located in the first diagnosis room (Room # 1) transmits the setting information signal to the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403 located in the second diagnosis room (Room # 2) To receive the acknowledgment signal. Here, the setting information signal may be information that selects the X-ray detector 100 located in the second diagnosis room (Room # 2) in the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 and sets the modality and the mounting unit of the selected detector. Also, the setting information signal may include a signal for reserving the X-ray detector 100 located in the selected second diagnostic room (Room # 2). Also, the setting information signal may include a swap signal for swapping the X-ray detector 100 located in the second diagnosis room # 2 to the first diagnosis room # 1. In addition, the acknowledgment code (ACK) may be a signal indicating that the other X-ray imaging apparatus 403 on the receiving side correctly transmitted the setting information signal to the X-ray imaging apparatus 1 on the transmitting side.

The configuration of the X-ray imaging apparatus and the graphical user interface have been described above. The graphic user interface described above may be displayed on the display 212 provided in the work station 200 or on the sub display 81 provided in the sub user interface 80, . ≪ / RTI > Hereinafter, a detector setting method will be described with reference to FIGS. 67 to 69. FIG.

67 is a flowchart of a method of setting a detector according to an embodiment.

First, the workstation receives the detector identifier data previously stored in the X-ray detector (S 100).

Then, the workstation searches for a list matching the detector identification data received from the X-ray detector among the previously stored detector pairing data (S 200). A detailed description of retrieving information matching pre-stored detector pairing data with the identification data loaded in the X-ray detector will be described with reference to FIG. 68 below.

Finally, the workstation selects an X-ray detector to be set and selects a mounting part to which the selected X-ray detector is to be mounted (S 300). A detailed description of setting the environment of the selected X-ray detector will be described with reference to FIG. 68 below.

68 is a flowchart of a method of setting a detector according to another embodiment.

First, the workstation calls the detector identification data stored in advance in the X-ray detector (S100).

Then, the workstation determines whether the detector pairing data matches the model of the detector received by the detector model (S 210).

If the model of the detector pairing data does not match the model of the detector received, the workstation switches to a model of another detector among the detector pairing data (S 215). Then, the model of the detector received by the detector model (S 210). Conversely, if the model of the detector pairing data matches the model of the detector received, the workstation determines whether the serial number of the detector pairing data matches the serial number of the detector received (S220).

If the serial number of the detector pairing data does not match the received serial number of the detector, the workstation switches to the serial number of another detector in the detector pairing data (S 225). If the serial number of the detector pairing data It is determined whether or not the serial number matches the serial number of the detector (S220). Conversely, if the serial number of the detector pairing data matches the received serial number of the detector, the workstation determines whether the detector's IP of the detector pairing data matches the received IP of the detector (S 230).

If the detector IP of the detector pairing data does not coincide with the received IP of the detector, the workstation switches to the IP of another detector in the detector pairing data (S 235). Then, the detector of the detector pairing data, (S230). ≪ / RTI > Conversely, if the detector IP of the detector pairing data matches the received IP of the detector, the workstation selects the X-ray detector to be set and then selects a mounting unit to which the selected X-ray detector is to be mounted (S 300).

69 is a flowchart of a method of setting a detector according to another embodiment.

First, the workstation receives the detector identification data stored in advance in the X-ray detector (S 100).

Then, the workstation searches for a list matching the detector identification data received from the X-ray detector among the previously stored detector pairing data (S 200).

The workstation then selects the x-ray detector and sets the selected x-ray detector. Specifically, the workstation selects the detector to be set by the user (S 310) through the graphic user interface, and determines the communication state of the selected detector (S 320). In addition, the workstation determines the diagnosis room where the selected detector is located (S 330) through the attachment detection unit or the detector detection unit. Then, a mounting unit corresponding to the size of the selected detector is searched to display a mounting unit to which the selected detector can mount, thereby selecting a mounting unit to be mounted by the user (S 340). The workstation also allows the selected detector to select (S 350) how to communicate with the workstation. Finally, the workstation stores the setting information of the selected X-ray detector (S 360) and transmits the information to the X-ray detector.

All or some of the control method of the x-ray imaging apparatus, the control method of the x-ray imaging system, or the operations performed by the x-ray imaging apparatus described above can be stored as a program on a computer readable recording medium. The recording medium may be a magnetic recording medium such as a ROM, a floppy disk or a hard disk, or an optical recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a DVD. However, the type of the recording medium is not limited to the above example.

The recording medium may be included in a workstation, a sub-user interface or a mobile device, or a workstation, a sub-user interface, or a mobile device may be installed by loading the program from an external recording medium.

In the latter case, the recording medium may be included in a server that provides an application or a program, and a workstation, a sub-user interface, or a mobile device may access the server through a communication protocol such as the Internet and download the program.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various modifications, alterations, and permutations thereof may be made without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments and the accompanying drawings described above are intended to illustrate and not limit the technical idea, and the scope of the technical idea is not limited by these embodiments and the accompanying drawings. The scope of which is to be construed in accordance with the following claims, and all technical ideas which are within the scope of the same shall be construed as being included in the scope of the right.

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Claims (32)

A plurality of X-ray detectors for storing detector identification data;
A storage unit for matching the detector pairing data of the available X-ray detector with the detector identification data of the X-ray detector and storing it in advance before receiving the detector identification data;
A controller receiving the detector identification data from the plurality of X-ray detectors and searching for detector pairing data matched with the received detector identification data among the previously stored detector pairing data;
A display for displaying at least one property of the plurality of x-ray detectors based on the retrieved detector pairing data; And
And an interface for receiving a selection of an X-ray detector in which the characteristics are displayed.
delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the display displays characteristics of an available x-ray detector among the plurality of x-ray detectors based on the retrieved detector pairing data. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the display characteristics include at least one of a detector size, color, shape, resolution, response speed, available modality, and a diagnostic room in which the detector is located. 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the diagnostic room where the X-ray detector is located is different from the other diagnostic room where the control unit is located. 6. The method of claim 5,
Wherein the display indicates a diagnostic room where the X-ray detector is located when the X-ray detector moves to another diagnostic room where the controller is located. The method according to claim 1,
A mounting portion on which the X-ray detector is mounted;
Further comprising:
Wherein the display indicates a mounting portion on which the X-ray detector can be mounted based on the displayed characteristics. 8. The method of claim 7,
The interface comprises:
And receives a selection of a mounting portion to which the X-ray detector is to be mounted from among the indicated mounting portions. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the X-ray detector includes a detector display unit for indicating whether the X-ray detector is selected. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller and the display are included in a workstation. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the display is included in a sub-user interface. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the controller determines whether the X-ray detector is a previously set X-ray detector based on the received detector identification data. The method according to claim 1,
And the controller updates the detector pairing data. A storage unit for matching the detector pairing data of the available x-ray detector with the detector identification data of the x-ray detector in advance and storing the same before receiving the detector identification data;
A controller for receiving the detector identification data from a plurality of X-ray detectors and searching for detector pairing data matched to the received detector identification data among the previously stored detector pairing data;
A display for displaying one of the available x-ray detectors based on the retrieved detector pairing data; And
And an interface for receiving a selection of an X-ray detector in which the characteristics are displayed.
delete Matching the detector pairing data of the available x-ray detector with the detector identification data of the corresponding x-ray detector and storing it in advance before receiving the detector identification data;
Receiving the detector identification data from a plurality of X-ray detectors;
Searching for detector pairing data matching the received detector identification data from the previously stored detector pairing data;
Displaying at least one property of the available x-ray detectors based on the retrieved detector pairing data; And
Receiving a selection for an X-ray detector in which the characteristic is displayed;
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