KR20100005551U - Remote control device of dental x-ray imaging apparatus and remote control system using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a remote control device for a dental X-ray imaging apparatus and a remote control system using the same. The remote control apparatus of the dental X-ray imaging apparatus of the present invention is provided in the main body 101 and the main body 101 which is remotely connected to the X-ray imaging apparatus 20 and photographed by the X-ray imaging apparatus 20. And a display unit 120 for displaying an image, and a control unit 110 provided in the main body unit 101 to manipulate the X-ray imaging apparatus 20. The remote control system of the X-ray imaging apparatus of the present invention includes an X-ray imaging apparatus 20 and the remote control apparatus 100 including an X-ray imaging unit 27, an alignment imaging unit 40, a controller 40, and the like. Include. According to the present invention configured as described above, by checking the image taken by the X-ray imaging unit or the alignment image recording unit through the display unit to check the X-ray image state of the examiner's head or to arrange the examiner's head The head of the examiner can be aligned from the outside, and there is an advantage that immediate action can be taken depending on the state of the X-ray image taken.

X-ray camera, remote control unit, display unit, control unit

Description

REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE OF DENTAL X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a remote control device and a remote control system using the same, and more particularly to a remote control device and a remote control system that can remotely control the dental X-ray camera.

In the medical and medical field, a CT (Computerized Tomography) X-ray machine transmits a certain amount of X-ray flux to a body part to be photographed, and the X-ray sensor measures the transmitted X-rays and stores the measured data in a memory. In addition, the central processing unit provided with the X-ray imager calculates the X-ray absorption rate of each point of the body region to implement an image.

Such an X-ray photographing machine shoots using a certain amount of X-ray, so a small amount of radiation is generated. Since the radiation generated by the X-ray camera is extremely small, it rarely affects the examiner, but it may affect the photographer who needs to continuously perform X-ray imaging.

Therefore, in order to reduce the exposure to the photographer, some countries in Europe restrict the photographer from entering the shooting room. When the photographer fails to enter the inside of the shooting room, as shown in FIG. 1, the photographer checks the condition of the examiner through a window outside the shooting room, and then presses the operation button 10 connected to the X-ray imaging device to shoot the X-ray. do.

It is very important to align the head of the examiner because the position and tomography of the examiner's teeth should be clearly taken during X-ray imaging.However, when the X-ray is taken outside the room, the head alignment of the examiner can be accurately confirmed. There is no problem.

In addition, as mentioned above, in certain countries abroad, in order to reduce the exposure of the photographer, the X-ray imaging apparatus is institutionalized to prevent the photographer from entering the inside of the room where the examiner is photographed. There is a problem that can not meet the overseas standards because it does not have a device for sorting the examinee.

The present invention is to solve such a conventional problem, the purpose of the present invention is to check the head alignment state of the examiner from the outside of the imaging room to X-ray imaging.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an X-ray camera capable of meeting overseas standards.

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, the remote control device of the dental X-ray imaging apparatus of the present invention is a main body portion remotely connected to the X-ray imaging apparatus; It is preferable to include a display unit provided in the main body portion, the operation unit for operating the X-ray imaging apparatus; and a display unit provided in the main body portion, the image taken by the X-ray imaging apparatus is displayed.

The display unit of the present invention preferably displays an image photographed by the alignment image photographing unit of the X-ray photographing apparatus or an X-ray image photographed by the X-ray photographing unit of the X-ray photographing apparatus.

The operation unit of the present invention includes a photographing unit operation unit for controlling the alignment image photographing unit or the X-ray image photographing unit, and a miscellaneous unit operation section for controlling other units other than the alignment image photographing unit or the X-ray image photographing unit. It is preferable.

The operation unit of the present invention is preferably configured as a touch screen on the display unit.

The main body of the present invention preferably includes an input / output unit for inputting and outputting data transmitted and received from the X-ray photographing apparatus.

The main body of the present invention includes a microphone, and the voice signal input to the microphone is preferably output through the speaker of the X-ray photographing apparatus.

The main body portion of the present invention preferably includes a first main body portion including the display portion and a second main body portion including the operation portion, and the first main body portion and the second main body portion are configured to be folded by a hinge portion. .

The main body of the present invention includes an upper main body including the display unit and a lower main body including the operation unit, and the upper main body is connected to the upper surface of the lower main body and preferably slides along the upper surface of the lower main body. .

The main body of the present invention is preferably connected to the X-ray camera and a wired or wireless.

The main body of the present invention is preferably wirelessly connected to the X-ray camera and infrared, ZIGBEE, Bluetooth, RF method.

The main body of the present invention is preferably connected to the X-ray camera and the Internet.

The remote control system of the dental X-ray imaging apparatus of the present invention includes an X-ray imager for photographing an alignment image or an X-ray image of the examinee's head, and an alignment image or X-ray image photographed by the X-ray imager is displayed. It is preferable to include a remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which operates an X-ray imager.

The X-ray imaging apparatus of the present invention is an alignment image photographing unit for photographing the alignment image for the head of the examiner in real time; An X-ray imaging unit for photographing X-ray images of the examinee's head; A data storage unit for storing image information photographed by the alignment image photographing unit or the X-ray image photographing unit; and a control unit for controlling units including the alignment image photographing unit, the X-ray image photographing unit, or the data storage unit. It is preferable to include.

The X-ray imaging apparatus of the present invention preferably includes an input / output unit for outputting data stored in the data storage unit or inputting data received from the remote controller.

X-ray imaging device of the present invention preferably includes a speaker unit for outputting the audio signal input to the microphone unit provided in the remote control device.

X-ray imager and the remote control device of the present invention is preferably connected by wire or wireless.

X-ray camera and the remote control device of the present invention is preferably connected to the Internet network.

According to the remote control device of the dental X-ray imaging apparatus according to the present invention and the remote control system using the same, the X-ray imaging unit or X-ray to the examiner head by checking the image taken by the alignment image recording unit through the display unit Since the state of the image can be checked or the head of the examiner can be aligned, the head of the examiner can be aligned from the outside of the room, and there is an advantage that immediate action can be taken according to the state of the taken X-ray image.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of a remote control device and a remote control system using the same according to the present invention dental x-rays will be described in detail.

2 to 6 show a preferred embodiment of the remote control device and a remote control system using the same for the dental X-ray imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 is provided with a support pillar 21, and the support arm 21 is connected to the rotary arm support member 23. The rotary arm support member 23 is connected to a rotary arm 25 having an X-ray imaging unit 27 for X-ray imaging of the examinee's head.

The X-ray imaging unit 27 includes an X-ray sensor unit and an X-ray light source unit, and the X-ray irradiated from the X-ray light source unit is sensed by the X-ray sensor unit to perform X-ray imaging of the head of the examinee. .

The head of the examiner is positioned between the X-ray sensor unit and the X-ray light source unit. The head of the examinee is located on the head holder 30 connected to the support pillar 21. The head fixture 30 is provided with a jaw support member 31 in which the examiner's jaw is located. The jaw support member 31 may be further provided with a head support 33 for supporting both sides of the examinee's head.

The support pillar 21 positioned in the direction of the examiner looking at the position where the head is fixed by the head support 33 is provided with an alignment image photographing unit 40 for photographing the examinee's head.

The alignment image photographing unit 40 photographs the examinee's head in real time and transmits the photographed image information to the remote control apparatus 100 of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 is provided with a data storage unit 50 for storing images photographed by the X-ray imaging unit 27 or the alignment image photographing unit 40. The data storage unit 50 stores the captured image as image data, and the image data stored by the data storage unit 50 is transmitted to the remote control apparatus 100 by the input / output unit 60.

The input / output unit 60 may transmit data to the remote controller 100 by wire or wirelessly or receive data transmitted from the remote controller 100. When the input / output unit 60 transmits and receives data by wireless, the input / output unit 60 may transmit and receive data through the antenna 70.

When the input / output unit 60 transmits and receives data by wire, the input / output unit 60 may transmit / receive data in a wired manner such as RS-422 or S485 connected in a RS-232C or point-to-point manner.

In addition, when the input / output unit 60 transmits and receives data by wireless, a separate independent wireless network may be used. However, the input / output unit 60 may transmit and receive data through a mobile communication network used for a mobile phone call, infrared, ZIGBEE, and Bluetooth. Using the RF method, data can be transmitted and received.

On the other hand, the input and output unit 60 may transmit and receive data with the remote control device 100 via the Internet network. When the input / output unit 60 transmits and receives data through the Internet network, both the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 and the remote control apparatus 100 should be connected to the Internet network.

The X-ray photographing apparatus 20 is provided with a controller 80 for controlling the X-ray imaging unit 27 or the alignment image photographing unit 40. The controller 80 controls each unit of the X-ray imaging apparatus 20 by a control signal transmitted from the remote control apparatus 100.

In addition, the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 may further include a speaker unit 90 for outputting a voice signal transmitted by the microphone unit 130 of the remote control apparatus 100 to be described below. The speaker unit 90 may be provided on one surface of the support pillar 21 to provide voice information to an examiner aligned with the X-ray imaging apparatus 20.

The remote control device 100 according to the present invention may be connected to the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 by wireless or wired. The remote control apparatus 100 controls the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 and displays an image photographed by the X-ray photographing unit 27 or the alignment image photographing unit 40 of the X-ray photographing apparatus 20.

The remote control device 100, as shown in Figure 3 includes a main body 101 formed to be easy to carry the photographer. The body portion 101 may include a grip portion 103 formed to be easily held by the photographer.

The main body 101 of the remote control apparatus 100 includes a control unit 110 for controlling the X-ray imaging apparatus 20. The control unit 110 controls the X-ray imaging unit 20 of the X-ray imaging unit 27 or the imaging unit control unit 111 for controlling the image pickup unit 40 and other units other than the unit. The unit controller 113 may be configured.

The photographing unit controller 111 may be configured as a button to perform X-ray photographing or photograph an alignment image of the examinee's head when the button is operated. In addition, the guitar unit control unit 113 serves to view the X-ray image photographed by the X-ray imaging apparatus 20, to store the photographed X-ray image, or to transmit the photographed X-ray image to another medium. can do.

The main body 101 of the remote control apparatus 100 displays the head alignment image of the examiner photographed by the alignment image photographing unit 40 of the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 in real time or the X-ray imaging unit ( And a display unit 120 capable of confirming the X-ray photographed image taken by step 27).

Since the examiner's head is displayed in real time by the display unit 120, the photographer can determine whether the examiner's head is correctly aligned. After the X-ray photographing, the X-ray photographing result of the examinee's head is displayed on the display unit 120 so that the X-ray photographing image can be immediately confirmed.

The controller 110 may be configured in a touch screen form on the display 120. Touching the button shape displayed on the display unit 120 by hand may operate the photographing means 40 of the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 or other other unit of the X-ray photographing apparatus 20.

The remote controller 100 may be provided with an input / output unit 60 as shown in FIG. 6. The input / output unit 60 also serves to receive data transmitted from the X-ray imaging apparatus 20 or to the X-ray imaging apparatus 20.

And, the remote control device 100 may also be provided with an antenna 70, when the remote control device 100 is wirelessly connected to the X-ray photographing apparatus 20, by the antenna 70 Can send and receive data. Specific embodiments in which the remote control apparatus 100 is connected to the X-ray imaging apparatus 20 by wire or wireless are as described above.

The remote control apparatus 100 may further include a microphone unit 130 through which the voice information of the photographer is input. The voice information input to the microphone unit 130 may be delivered to the speaker unit 90 of the X-ray imaging apparatus 20 to transmit instructions of the photographer to the examinee.

4 and 5 show another embodiment of the remote control device 100 according to the present invention. 4 corresponds to a case where the remote control apparatus 100 according to the present invention is configured in a folder type, and FIG. 5 corresponds to a case in which a flip type is configured.

Referring to FIG. 4, when the remote control apparatus 100 is configured in the form of a folder, the main body 101 of the remote control apparatus 100 includes a first main body 131 and a second main body 133. The first body 131 and the second body 133 are connected by the hinge 135. Therefore, the first main body 131 and the second main body 133 may be configured to be rotated by the hinge portion 135 to be folded.

In addition, the display unit 120 may be provided in the first main body 131, and the controller 110 may be provided in the second main body 133. The folding type remote control apparatus 100 may include a separate antenna 70 to transmit and receive data to and from the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 through a wireless network or a mobile communication network.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the remote control apparatus 100 is configured as a slide type, the main body 101 of the remote control apparatus 100 includes an upper body 141 and a lower body 143. The upper body 141 is connected to the upper surface of the lower body 143 may be configured to slide the upper surface of the lower body 143.

In addition, since the upper body 141 is provided with the display unit 120 and the upper body 143 is provided with a control unit 110, the upper body 141 of the lower body 143 When the upper surface of the lower body 143 is opened by sliding the upper surface, the control unit 110 provided on the upper surface of the lower body 143 is exposed, and the upper body 141 is slid again to move the lower body ( The control unit 110 of 143 may be covered.

Hereinafter will be described in detail the operation of the remote control device and the remote control system using the same for the dental X-ray imaging apparatus according to the present invention having the configuration as described above.

When the examiner is located on the head restraint 30 of the X-ray photographing apparatus 20, the photographer comes out of the photographing room in which the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 is installed, and the alignment image photographing unit of the remote control apparatus 100 through the control unit 110. Activate (40). Then, the alignment image photographing unit 40 of the X-ray imaging apparatus 20 photographs the head of the examiner in real time, and the X-ray imaging apparatus 20 and the remote control apparatus 100 are connected by wire or wirelessly. The photographer may look at the head image of the examinee displayed on the display unit 120 of the remote control apparatus 100.

If the examinee's head is not aligned properly with the X-ray imaging apparatus 20, the speaker unit of the X-ray imaging apparatus 20 may be referred to the instructions through the microphone 130 of the remote control apparatus 100. 90) the head of the examinee can be aligned by having it delivered to the examiner.

When the examiner's head is aligned, the photographer may input a command signal to photograph X-rays through the control unit 110 of the remote control apparatus 100. Then, the command signal input to the remote control apparatus 100 is transmitted to the X-ray photographing apparatus 20 through wired or wireless and transmitted to the controller 80.

The control unit 80 performs X-ray imaging by operating the X-ray imaging unit 27 of the X-ray imaging apparatus 20. The captured X-ray image is stored in the data storage unit 50. Then, the photographer may check the X-ray image stored in the data storage unit 50 through the display unit 120 of the remote control apparatus 100.

Within the scope of the basic technical idea of the present invention, many other modifications are possible to those skilled in the art, and the scope of the present invention is interpreted based on the utility model registration claims to be described later. Should be.

According to the remote control device of the dental X-ray imaging apparatus and the remote control system using the same according to the present invention as described in detail above, the following effects can be obtained.

The head of the examiner photographed by the X-ray imaging unit is displayed on the remote control unit so that the head of the examiner can be remotely aligned through the displayed image, so that accurate X-ray images can be obtained from outside the studio and inside the studio. Has the advantage of providing products that are also suitable for overseas standards that restrict X-ray imaging.

Since the X-ray image taken by the X-ray imaging unit of the X-ray camera can be viewed through the remote control device, there is an advantage that immediate measures such as re-shooting can be performed by immediately checking the state of the X-ray image.

1 is a photographing state diagram showing a general photographing state for photographing X-rays for the head of the examinee.

Figure 2 is a partial side view showing an X-ray imager of the remote control device and a remote control system including the same according to the present invention dental x-ray imager.

Figure 3 is a perspective view showing a preferred embodiment of the remote control device of the dental x-ray imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a remote control device for a dental x-ray imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of a remote control device for a dental x-ray imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of a remote control device and a remote control system including the same of the dental X-ray imaging apparatus according to the present invention.

* Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings *

20: X-ray radiator 27: X-ray imaging unit

40: alignment image recording unit 50: data storage unit

60: input and output unit 80: control unit

90: speaker unit 100: remote control device

101: main body 110: operation unit

111: recording unit operation unit 113: guitar unit operation unit

120: display unit 130: speaker unit

Claims (17)

A main body unit remotely connected to the X-ray camera; An operation unit provided on the main body unit to operate the X-ray imaging apparatus; and The display unit is provided in the main body unit and displays an image photographed by the X-ray photographing apparatus. Remote control device for dental x-rays. The method of claim 1, The display unit The image photographed by the alignment image photographing unit of the X-ray photographing apparatus or the X-ray image photographed by the X-ray photographing unit of the X-ray photographing apparatus is displayed. Remote control device for dental x-rays. The method of claim 2, The operation unit A photographing unit operating unit which controls the aligned image photographing unit or the X-ray photographing unit; And a guitar unit operation unit for controlling a unit other than the alignment image photographing unit or the X-ray image photographing unit. Remote control device for dental x-rays. The method of claim 1, The operation unit The display unit is configured as a touch screen Remote control device for dental x-rays. The method of claim 1, The main body portion It includes an input and output unit for inputting and outputting data transmitted and received from the X-ray camera Remote control device for dental x-rays. The method of claim 1, The main body portion I include a microphone part, The audio signal input to the microphone unit is output through the speaker unit of the X-ray photographing apparatus. Remote control device for dental x-rays. The method of claim 1, The main body portion A first main body including the display unit; A second main body including the operation unit; The first body portion and the second body portion are configured to be folded by a hinge portion Remote control device for dental x-rays. The method of claim 1, The main body portion An upper body including the display unit; Including a lower body including the operation unit, The upper body is connected to the upper surface of the lower body to slide along the upper surface of the lower body Remote control device for dental x-rays. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, The main body portion The wired or wireless connection with the X-ray camera Remote control device for dental x-rays. 10. The method of claim 9, The main body portion Wirelessly connected to the X-ray camera and infrared, ZIGBEE, Bluetooth, RF method Remote control device for dental x-rays. 10. The method of claim 9, The main body portion Connected to the X-ray camera and the Internet Remote control device for dental x-rays. An X-ray radiator for photographing alignment or X-ray images of the examinee's head, An alignment image or an X-ray image photographed by the X-ray imaging apparatus is displayed, and the remote control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which manipulates the X-ray imaging apparatus. Remote control system of dental x-ray equipment. The method of claim 12, The X-ray camera is An alignment image photographing unit configured to photograph an alignment image of the examinee's head in real time; An X-ray imaging unit for photographing X-ray images of the examinee's head; A data storage unit storing image information photographed by the alignment image photographing unit or the X-ray image photographing unit; and And a control unit for controlling the units including the alignment image photographing unit, the X-ray image photographing unit, or the data storage unit. Remote control system of dental x-ray equipment. The method of claim 13, The X-ray camera is And an input / output unit for outputting data stored in the data storage unit or inputting data received from the remote controller. Remote control system of dental x-ray equipment. The method of claim 12, The X-ray camera is A speaker unit for outputting a voice signal input to the microphone unit provided in the remote control device; Remote control system of dental x-ray equipment. The method of claim 12, The X-ray camera and the remote control device is connected by wire or wireless Remote control device for dental x-rays. The method of claim 16, The X-ray camera and the remote control device is connected to the Internet network Remote control device for dental x-rays.

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