US20070036268A1 - X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method - Google Patents

X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20070036268A1
US20070036268A1 US11/459,302 US45930206A US2007036268A1 US 20070036268 A1 US20070036268 A1 US 20070036268A1 US 45930206 A US45930206 A US 45930206A US 2007036268 A1 US2007036268 A1 US 2007036268A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
image
unsatisfactorily
ray
photography
photographed
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US11/459,302
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Hiroyuki Matsuno
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Canon Inc
Original Assignee
Canon Inc
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Canon Inc filed Critical Canon Inc
Assigned to CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA reassignment CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: MATSUNO, HIROYUKI
Publication of US20070036268A1 publication Critical patent/US20070036268A1/en
Priority to US14/079,511 priority Critical patent/US9615810B2/en
Priority to US14/730,392 priority patent/US9750478B2/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B6/00—Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis; Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B6/00—Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis; Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
    • A61B6/46—Arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient
    • A61B6/461—Displaying means of special interest
    • A61B6/465—Displaying means of special interest adapted to display user selection data, e.g. graphical user interface, icons or menus
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B6/00—Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis; Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
    • A61B6/46—Arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient
    • A61B6/467—Arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient characterised by special input means
    • A61B6/468—Arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient characterised by special input means allowing annotation or message recording
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B6/00—Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis; Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
    • A61B6/56—Details of data transmission or power supply, e.g. use of slip rings
    • A61B6/563—Details of data transmission or power supply, e.g. use of slip rings involving image data transmission via a network
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B6/00—Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis; Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
    • A61B6/46—Arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient
    • A61B6/467—Arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient characterised by special input means
    • A61B6/469—Arrangements for interfacing with the operator or the patient characterised by special input means for selecting a region of interest [ROI]
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G16—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION FIELDS
    • G16H—HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
    • G16H30/00—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images
    • G16H30/20—ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for handling medical images, e.g. DICOM, HL7 or PACS

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an X-ray image photographing apparatus and a management method in which images that are unsuccessfully X-ray photographed are treated as unsatisfactorily photographed images.
  • Film-screen systems in which intensifying screens and X-ray photographic film are combined together have been widely used for X-ray photography in medical diagnosis.
  • a photography order requested by a doctor is returned to the doctor as X-ray film, and the doctor observes the X-ray film on an X-ray film observation device.
  • a density range in which observation can be easily achieved such as a contrast range of about 1.0 D to 1.5 D, is set.
  • a deviation from photographic conditions occurs, overexposure or underexposure is likely to occur. This adversely affects diagnosis.
  • unsuccessfully photographed film is not used for diagnosis. Such failure film is disposed of as unsatisfactorily photographed film.
  • Such photographing apparatuses solve an existing problem of exposure control.
  • a user is able to check an image immediately after the image is photographed.
  • the user is able to determine, without waiting for film development or without waiting for reading processing of photostimulable phosphors, whether or not photography is successfully performed immediately after the photography is performed, and the user is able to quickly retake a photograph for a photography order for which photography has been unsuccessfully performed.
  • the waiting period required for persons who are exposed to X-rays and radiographers is significantly reduced.
  • preventing an unsatisfactorily photographed image from being transmitted to the image server is effective in reducing the load of a network and in reducing the amount of image server capacity used.
  • a manager such as a head radiographer or a chief radiographer, checks unsatisfactorily photographed film.
  • the manager is able to check the number of unsatisfactorily photographed images from among a plurality of photographed images and the type of error a radiographer repeatedly makes, and thus, is able to supervise X-ray photography. In such a situation, radiographers carefully perform photography under strict supervision.
  • Using the digital X-ray photographing apparatus reduces the cost relating to unsatisfactorily photographed film, and this reduction in the cost contributes to hospital management.
  • management of unsatisfactorily photographed images is not performed properly, and the number of unsatisfactorily photographed images is unclear.
  • unsatisfactorily photographed images can be generated easily. That is, a subject is likely to be unnecessarily exposed to radiation, and such unnecessary exposure is detrimental to patient's health.
  • the present invention can transmit an unsatisfactorily photographed image or photography information to an X-ray photography management server apparatus in order to manage a photography record including the skill of a radiographer and a photographic error. Accordingly, an X-ray image photographing apparatus that performs digital photography and that achieves improved operation, and a management method are provided.
  • an X-ray image photographing apparatus including an image management system for handling and tracking data to be correlated with an unsatisfactorily photographed image
  • an image management system for handling and tracking data to be correlated with an unsatisfactorily photographed image
  • a photographic error indicating unit configured to mark or flag an image that is unsuccessfully photographed as an unsatisfactorily photographed image
  • an input unit configured to facilitate the inputting a reason for a photographic error
  • a transmitting unit configured to transmit the unsatisfactorily photographed image and the reason for the photographic error.
  • the X-ray image photographing apparatus may further include a user managing unit configured to identify an operator who makes the photographic error, wherein the transmitting unit transmits user identification information as well as the unsatisfactorily photographed image and the reason for the photographic error.
  • the x-ray image photographing apparatus may further include a compressing unit configured to compress the unsatisfactorily photographed image, which is indicated as being invalid, wherein the transmitting unit transmits the compressed image.
  • the transmitting unit transmits the unsatisfactorily photographed image and the reason for the photographic error at a predetermined point in time or at predetermined intervals. According to another aspect of the present invention, the transmitting unit transmits the unsatisfactorily photographed image, which is indicated as being invalid, and a valid image that is not indicated as being invalid to different servers.
  • the X-ray image photographing apparatus may further include an X-ray generator configured to irradiate an X-ray; and a user managing unit for identifying an operator who makes the photographic error, wherein the transmitting unit transmits a photographic condition for the X-ray generator and user identification information as well as the unsatisfactorily photographed image and the reason for the photographic error.
  • the transmitting unit utilizes simple mail transfer protocol as a protocol for transmission.
  • an image management method which may be performed in an X-ray imaging apparatus including an image management system for handling and tracking data to be correlated with an unsatisfactorily photographed image.
  • the method includes marking/flagging an image that is unsuccessfully photographed as an unsatisfactorily photographed image; inputting a reason for a photographic error; and transmitting the unsatisfactorily photographed image and the reason for the photographic error.
  • a computer readable medium which contains computer-executable instructions to be executed in an X-ray imaging apparatus including an image management system for handling and tracking data to be correlated with an unsatisfactorily photographed image.
  • the medium includes computer-executable instructions for marking/flagging an image that is unsuccessfully photographed as an unsatisfactorily photographed image; computer-executable instructions for inputting a reason for a photographic error; and computer-executable instructions for transmitting the unsatisfactorily photographed image and the reason for the photographic error.
  • FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram of an exemplary X-ray image photographing apparatus, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of an exemplary login screen for identifying an operator, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a front view of an exemplary screen on which a list of photography orders acquired by the X-ray photographing apparatus is displayed, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a front view of an exemplary screen on which photography order information received by the X-ray photographing apparatus is displayed, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of an exemplary screen of a display device after photography is performed, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a block circuit diagram for explaining an exemplary embodiment, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a front view of an exemplary screen when an unsatisfactorily photographed image is generated, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a front view of an exemplary screen for inputting a reason for retake or a photographic error, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of storage of photography records, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an exemplary output operation of an inspection image and a photography record, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an exemplary photography process, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram showing an exemplary system structure of a medical digital X-ray photographing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • An X-ray photographing apparatus 10 includes an image read controller 12 , a random-access memory (RAM) 13 , a central processing unit (CPU) 14 , a disk interface 15 , a local-area network (LAN) interface 16 , and a user interface 17 that are connected to each other via an internal bus 11 .
  • the RAM 13 includes a RAM unit 13 a that stores a control program and a RAM unit 13 b that temporarily stores images.
  • a display device 20 and an operation unit 21 such as a keyboard or a mouse, are connected to the user interface 17 . It is noted that the display device 20 and the operation unit 21 may be replaced with a touch panel, or the like.
  • An output of an exposure switch 22 is connected, via an X-ray generator controller 23 , to an X-ray tube 24 .
  • the X-ray tube 24 irradiates a person who is located in front of the FPD 18 with X-ray beams.
  • the X-ray generator controller 23 is connected, via a synchronous signal line 10 b , to the image read controller 12 .
  • An order device 26 is connected, via a LAN cable 25 , to the LAN interface 16 used for communication with an external device.
  • the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 reads a control program from the hard disk 19 , and causes the CPU 14 to operate the control program on the RAM unit 13 a.
  • a radiographer logs in using the operation unit 21 . Login management is performed, for example, for the purpose of management of skills of radiographers. It is necessary to specify the time an error occurs, the person who makes the error, and the reason the error occurred, in order to manage radiographers.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of an exemplary login screen for identifying an operator, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • a user name and a password are input to a user ID input field 31 and a password input field 32 , respectively, on the login screen 30 of the display device 20 shown in FIG. 2 .
  • the CPU 14 receives from the order device 26 connected to the LAN cable 25 photography order information sent from a radiology information system (RIS), which is not shown in FIG. 1 .
  • RIS radiology information system
  • FIG. 3 is a front view of an exemplary screen on which a list of photography orders acquired by the X-ray photographing apparatus is displayed, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • a list of the received photography order information is displayed, via the user interface 17 , on a screen 40 of the display device 20 , as shown in FIG. 3 .
  • the radiographer who is the operator of the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 , selects an inspection item 41 on the screen 40 using a pointing device.
  • FIG. 4 is a front view of an exemplary screen on which photography order information received by the X-ray photographing apparatus is displayed, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • the control program on the RAM unit 13 a executed by the CPU 14 changes the screen 40 into a screen 50 , and the received photography order information is displayed on the screen 50 .
  • the CPU 14 presents to the operator the selected inspection item 41 in FIG. 3 .
  • a name is indicated in a subject information field 51 on the screen 50 .
  • a photographic condition indication field 53 that indicates photography items for a photography region indicated in a photography region field 52 as buttons, a system state indication field 54 that indicates a system state of the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 , and an end button 55 are provided on the screen 50 .
  • the CPU 14 executes the system control program.
  • the CPU 14 sets the “front side of chest” button so that the “front side of chest” button has been selected.
  • the operator places a subject S between the FPD 18 and the X-ray tube 24 , and adjusts the attitude (position) of the subject S to be appropriate for the photography region indicated in the photography region field 52 .
  • the CPU 14 performs controlling applying a voltage to the FPD 18 by executing the control program, and sets the FPD 18 to be in an X-ray photography enable state.
  • a message “READY” is indicated in the system state indication field 54 .
  • the operator checks the screen of the system state indication field 54 , and then, clicks the exposure switch 22 to input to the system a trigger for generating an X-ray beam.
  • the generated exposure signal is input to the image read controller 12 via the X-ray generator controller 23 and the synchronous signal line 10 b.
  • the image read controller 12 confirms, via the data line 10 a, that the FPD 18 is in the photography enable state, and then, the image read controller 12 generates an exposure enable signal.
  • the exposure enable signal is returned to the X-ray generator controller 23 .
  • the X-ray generator controller 23 causes the X-ray tube 24 to irradiate an X-ray beam.
  • the X-ray beam passing through the subject S is acquired as digital data at the FPD 18 via a phosphor, which is not shown. Then, the digital data is transferred to the image read controller 12 . Then, the CPU 14 executes the control program and controls the display device 20 via the user interface 17 so that a screen 60 is displayed on the display device 20 , as shown in FIG. 5 .
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of an exemplary screen of a display device after photography is performed, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • the CPU 14 controls the display device 20 so that the image data acquired from the image read controller 12 is displayed in an image indication field 61 on the screen 60 , and so that a dose value received as photography execution information from the X-ray generator controller 23 is indicated in a dose value indication field 62 , and stores the image data and the photography execution information in the hard disk 19 .
  • the operator changes the density of the photographed image by adjusting a density adjustment parameter 63 .
  • the operator is able to change the contrast of the photographed image by adjusting a contrast adjustment parameter 64 .
  • the CPU 14 executes the program and controls the display device 20 so that the screen 50 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed again on the display device 20 .
  • the CPU 14 detects selection for the next order in the photography region field 52 by the operator via the user interface 17 .
  • the CPU 14 repeats a photography flow that is similar to the photography flow in the case described above until all the photography orders are dealt with.
  • the screen 60 is displayed again on the display device 20 . Since there is no photography order to be dealt with, the CPU 14 changes the display of the next button 65 to a display of a message “end inspection”. When the operator clicks the message “end inspection”, the inspection of the subject S is terminated.
  • the control program transmits to the order device 26 the photographic conditions and the photography execution information stored in the hard disk 19 .
  • the CPU 14 reports to the order device 26 , in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol, that photography has been terminated. At this time, the CPU 14 reports the photographic conditions under which photography has been performed and the photography execution information, such as an exposure dose, to the order device 26 .
  • a photographed image is output to an external apparatus or the like as image data including additional information, such as the above-described photographic conditions and photography execution information, in accordance with a medical standard communication protocol called Digital Imaging Communication in Medicine (DICOM).
  • DICOM Digital Imaging Communication in Medicine
  • FIG. 6 is a block circuit diagram for explaining an exemplary embodiment, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • a printer 70 a picture achieving and communication system (PACS) 71 , an image viewer apparatus 72 , and a photography management apparatus 73 are connected to X-ray photographing apparatuses 10 ′ and 10 ′′.
  • An external storage device 74 is connected via the PACS 71 .
  • a doctor who gives a photography order carries out diagnosis using output film or an image displayed on the image viewer apparatus 72 .
  • the doctor After deciding diagnosis using the image viewer apparatus 72 , the doctor creates a diagnostic report.
  • diagnostic report is stored into the PACS 71
  • the PACS 71 stores the image into the external storage device 74 , and reports completion of storage to the X-ray photographing apparatuses 10 ′ and 10 ′′.
  • Each of the X-ray photographing apparatuses 10 ′ and 10 ′′ receives the report about the completion of storage, and transmits photography execution record information to the photography management apparatus 73 .
  • a purpose of an inspection is to acquire an image of a photography region designated by a doctor.
  • photography may not be successfully performed by a single operation.
  • photography is performed unsuccessfully due to blurring of an image caused by movement of a subject S. Due to failure in positioning, a so-called “unsatisfactorily photographed image”, which is inappropriate and cannot be used for diagnosis, is generated.
  • FIG. 7 is a front view of an exemplary screen when an unsatisfactorily photographed image is generated, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • An example in which a photographed image 81 is blurred and a photograph must be retaken since the subject S moves when being photographed is shown on a screen 80 in FIG. 7 .
  • the CPU 14 executes the control program to display a dialog screen 90 onto which the reason for invalidation, that is, the reason for the photographic error, is input, as shown in FIG. 8 .
  • FIG. 8 is a front view of an exemplary screen for inputting a reason for retake or a photographic error, according to an aspect of the present invention.
  • a radiographer name 91 who is logging onto the X-ray photographing apparatus and select buttons 92 indicating possible reasons for photographic errors are indicated on the screen 90 .
  • the dialog screen 90 is closed.
  • the CPU 14 stores the fixed data into a memory or a database, as shown in FIG. 9 , and continues photography. Then, the CPU 14 controls the display device 20 so that the screen 50 is displayed on the display device 20 , as shown in FIG. 4 .
  • the CPU 14 sets photography parameters to achieve the same conditions, and controls the FPD 18 so as to be the photography enable state.
  • the same photographic conditions are set.
  • the operator may change the conditions set in the photographic condition indication field 53 on the screen 50 .
  • the retaken image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 5 .
  • FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of storage of photography records, according to an aspect of the present invention. After the retaken image is displayed, as shown in FIG. 5 , the photography record information 100 is stored in the memory, as shown in FIG. 9 .
  • the CPU 14 controls the display device 20 so that the dialog screen 90 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 8 , and urges the operator to input the reason for the photographic error.
  • the control program executed by the CPU 14 of the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 ′ in this embodiment transmits images # 1 and # 3 shown in FIG. 9 to the PACS 71 , which is the first server unit, for diagnosis.
  • the CPU 14 transmits photography information on images # 1 , # 2 , and # 3 and an unsatisfactorily photographed image # 2 to the photography management apparatus 73 , which is a second sever unit, for a photography record.
  • the photography management apparatus 73 which is the second photography management server unit, is configured to receive all the photography records on all the photography, that is, successfully performed photography for inspection requests and unsuccessfully performed photography, which generates a photographic error, from a client apparatus, X-ray photography records can be created.
  • the consistency of the reason for the photographic error can be achieved by comparing the reason for the photographic error with the unsatisfactorily photographed image. If such a photography record is stored in a database to perform analysis for each radiographer, the manager is able to check the skill of the radiographer who is the operator of the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 .
  • the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 ′ may transmit photographic error information at a predetermined time when an inspection is terminated or when a photographed image is transmitted to an external apparatus. Alternatively, the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 ′ may transmit the photographic error information every day or at a time when the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 ′ receives a report indicating that storage into the printer 70 and the PACS 71 is completed or may transmit the photographic error information in association with accounting information of a hospital. In addition, in some cases, corrected photographed data is re-transmitted from the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 ′ to an external apparatus for the reason that image processing is not properly performed, and the re-transmitted photographed data is used for diagnosis. However, needless to say, in such a case, photographic error information may not be re-transmitted to the photography management apparatus 73 , which may serve/act as a second server unit.
  • the number of retransmission times may be managed. Even when the operator of the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 performs an operation that is different from a normal workflow, the operation is traced back, and transmitted to the photography management apparatus 73 . Thus, the manager is able to check unsatisfactorily photographed images generated by the X-ray photographing apparatuses 10 ′ and 10 ′′ and reasons for the photographic errors by operating a terminal on the photography management apparatus 73 .
  • An aspect of the system according to this embodiment is to manage X-ray photography records.
  • only all the photography records including photographic errors may be transferred between the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 ′ and the photography management apparatus 73 .
  • photographed images may be included.
  • the system since the manager does not necessarily need a fine original image, the system may be configured to receive a reduced image created from an original image or an image subjected to image processing, such as lossy compression, so that the manager can confirm that the reason for the photographic error is proper.
  • a photography record received for each inspection is stored as a database on a computer serving as a server device.
  • an X-ray photography management system can be configured to collect statistics for each radiographer or for each reason for photographic error. Under such control, an object to manage skills of radiographers while reducing the load of the server device can be satisfactorily achieved.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an exemplary process of the control program executed by an X-ray photographing apparatus.
  • the control program acquires a photography order in step S 1 .
  • step S 2 a photography process is performed.
  • step S 3 it is determined whether or not all the photography orders have been dealt with. If it is determined in step S 3 that all the photography orders have not been dealt with (NO in step S 3 ), the process returns to step S 2 to perform the photography process. If it is determined in step S 3 that all the photography orders have been dealt with (YES in step S 3 ), the process proceeds to step S 4 .
  • step S 4 only a valid inspection image is output to the PACS 71 , which is the first server unit. A photographed image is transmitted using a protocol called DICOM, which is the communication standard of medical instruments.
  • DICOM a protocol
  • step S 5 some or all of the photography records are output to the photography management apparatus 73 , which acts/functions as a second server unit.
  • the photography records may be transmitted, for example, as photography execution information based on DICOM.
  • the photography execution information is transmitted using a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) used for transmitting electronic mail.
  • SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
  • S/MIME encrypted Secure Multipurpose Mail Exchange
  • an invalid image which is unsatisfactorily photographed, is, for example, JPEG-compressed, and output together with the photography records.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an exemplary photography process in step S 2 shown in FIG. 10 .
  • the photography process starts.
  • step S 12 a “photography” button for a photography order to be dealt with is indicated.
  • step S 13 a parameter corresponding to the photography order is read from the database.
  • step S 14 the FPD 18 , which is a sensor, is set the “READY” state, and is held in the “READY” state until X-ray photography is performed in step S 15 .
  • image analysis is performed in step S 16 .
  • an image is displayed on the display device 20 in step S 17 .
  • step S 18 determination of whether or not the photographed image is usable for diagnosis is input in step S 18 . If it is determined in step S 19 that a “next” button is selected (YES in step S 19 ), photography record data is updated in order to perform the next photography in step S 20 . Then, in step S 21 , the photography process ends.
  • step S 19 If it is determined in step S 19 that the “next” button is not selected (NO in step S 22 ), it is determined in step S 22 whether or not an “error” button is selected. If it is determined in step S 22 that the “error” button is selected (YES in step S 23 ), a reason for the photographic error is input, as described above, and the photography record is written as a photographic error in step S 23 . Then, the photography process ends in step S 21 .
  • step S 24 it is determined in step S 24 whether or not a “retake” button is selected. If it is determined in step S 24 that the “retake” button is selected (YES in step S 24 ), the process proceeds to step S 25 . In step S 25 , a reason for retaking a photograph is input, as described above, in order to add and indicate a photographic error mark indicating that the image is invalid and needs to be retaken, and the photography record data is updated. Then, the process returns to step S 13 , and X-ray photography waiting processing is performed. If it is determined in step S 24 that the “retake” button is not selected (NO in step S 24 ), the process returns to step S 18 to perform determination of photography again.
  • control program is stored in the hard disk 19 , transferred to the RAM 13 , and executed by the CPU 14 has been explained.
  • implementation of the control program is not necessarily limited to this case.
  • the control program may be implemented using any storage medium.
  • the control program may be implemented using a circuit that performs a similar operation.
  • the foregoing embodiments may be applied to a system including a plurality of apparatuses or may be applied to an apparatus formed by a single device.
  • the foregoing embodiments may be achieved by supplying a recording medium on which program code of software for realizing the functions of the foregoing embodiments is recorded to a system or an apparatus and by reading and executing the stored program code by a computer or a CPU.
  • the program code itself read from the recording medium attains the functions of the foregoing embodiments, and the recording medium recoding the program code constitutes the present invention.
  • the recording medium for supplying the program code may be, for example, a floppy disk, a hard disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), a compact disc-recordable (CD-R), a magnetic tape, a nonvolatile memory card, a ROM, or the like.
  • the program code read from the recording medium is written to a memory arranged in a function expansion board of the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer and is used.
  • the functions of the foregoing embodiments can also be attained by performing part or all of the actual processing by the CPU or the like arranged in the function expansion board or the function expansion unit on the basis of instructions of the program code.
  • the program of the program code of the software for realizing the functions of the foregoing embodiments may be distributed to a requester from the recording medium recording the program code via a communication line, such as the Internet.
  • an X-ray photography management server unit is a program executed by the CPU 14 , the program is not necessarily executed on the photography management apparatus 73 .
  • the X-ray photographing management server unit may be configured within the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 ′. In this case, the X-ray photography management function can be realized when a manager uses the X-ray photographing apparatus 10 ′.
  • the X-ray photography apparatus itself is capable of implementing the X-ray photography management function by arranging the X-ray photography management server unit within the X-ray photography apparatus.
  • a photography management server apparatus operated by a manager receives an occurrence record of a photographic error and an unsatisfactorily photographed image, which are not delivered for diagnosis, from a client apparatus.
  • an X-ray photography management system that is capable of referring to a digital unsatisfactorily photographed image, which replaces known unsatisfactorily photographed film, can be realized.
  • implementation of such an X-ray photography management system contributes to hospital management in terms of patient protection.

Landscapes

  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Pathology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • High Energy & Nuclear Physics (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Surgery (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Radiation Diagnosis (AREA)
  • Medical Treatment And Welfare Office Work (AREA)
US11/459,302 2005-08-10 2006-07-21 X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method Abandoned US20070036268A1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US14/079,511 US9615810B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2013-11-13 X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method
US14/730,392 US9750478B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2015-06-04 X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2005232046A JP4764098B2 (ja) 2005-08-10 2005-08-10 Ｘ線撮影装置及びその制御方法
JP2005-232046 2005-08-10

Related Child Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US14/079,511 Continuation US9615810B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2013-11-13 X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20070036268A1 true US20070036268A1 (en) 2007-02-15

Family

ID=37742517

Family Applications (3)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US11/459,302 Abandoned US20070036268A1 (en) 2005-08-10 2006-07-21 X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method
US14/079,511 Expired - Fee Related US9615810B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2013-11-13 X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method
US14/730,392 Active US9750478B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2015-06-04 X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method

Family Applications After (2)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US14/079,511 Expired - Fee Related US9615810B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2013-11-13 X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method
US14/730,392 Active US9750478B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2015-06-04 X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method

Country Status (3)

Country Link
US (3) US20070036268A1 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
JP (1) JP4764098B2 (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)
CN (1) CN100581468C (enrdf_load_stackoverflow)

Cited By (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20080306760A1 (en) * 2007-06-07 2008-12-11 Todd Minnigh Administrative reports for digital radiology department
US20100169833A1 (en) * 2008-12-25 2010-07-01 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Imaging apparatus and image display control method for imaging apparatus
US20110110496A1 (en) * 2008-10-27 2011-05-12 Foos David H Integrated portable digital x-ray imaging system
US20130243300A1 (en) * 2012-03-19 2013-09-19 Fujifilm Corporation System and method for radiographing information management and recording medium storing program therefor
US20140156306A1 (en) * 2012-12-05 2014-06-05 Konica Minolta, Inc. Medical image system
US20170163869A1 (en) * 2015-12-03 2017-06-08 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Imaging control device, imaging apparatus, imaging control system, image display apparatus, imaging control method, information processing method, and program
US20180032547A1 (en) * 2016-07-26 2018-02-01 Konica Minolta, Inc. Image management device, image display system, and image display method
US10076302B2 (en) 2016-09-15 2018-09-18 Micro C, LLC Imaging systems and methods
US10624605B2 (en) 2016-04-19 2020-04-21 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Radiation imaging control apparatus, method of controlling the same, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
EP3683799A1 (en) * 2019-01-18 2020-07-22 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Medical imaging apparatus and method of controlling the same, and server and method of controlling the same
US11207047B2 (en) 2018-08-01 2021-12-28 Oxos Medical, Inc. Imaging systems and methods
US12324630B2 (en) 2019-03-12 2025-06-10 Oxos Medical, Inc. Method of fluoroscopic surgical registration

Families Citing this family (20)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP5300578B2 (ja) 2009-04-24 2013-09-25 キヤノン株式会社 医用画像撮影装置、その情報処理方法及びプログラム
JP5675533B2 (ja) * 2011-08-31 2015-02-25 富士フイルム株式会社 撮影条件決定支援装置及び撮影条件決定支援方法
JP5809015B2 (ja) * 2011-10-17 2015-11-10 インフォコム株式会社 再撮指示情報登録が可能な診療画像撮影業務にかかわるシステム及び再撮指示登録方法
JP5389204B2 (ja) * 2012-02-28 2014-01-15 キヤノン株式会社 放射線画像撮影装置及びその駆動方法、並びに、プログラム
US9131593B2 (en) 2012-06-15 2015-09-08 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Radiation imaging control apparatus, radiation imaging system, and storage medium
JP5822874B2 (ja) * 2013-06-13 2015-11-25 キヤノン株式会社 撮影情報処理装置、撮影情報処理システム、ｘ線撮影装置、情報処理方法およびプログラム
JP6431272B2 (ja) * 2014-04-08 2018-11-28 キヤノン株式会社 放射線照射システム、制御装置、放射線照射制御方法およびプログラム
JP6053044B2 (ja) * 2014-09-16 2016-12-27 富士フイルム株式会社 携帯型コンソール、携帯型コンソールの制御方法、携帯型コンソール用プログラム及び放射線撮影システム
JP2016218799A (ja) * 2015-05-21 2016-12-22 株式会社ジェイマックシステム 複合医療支援システム、複合医療支援方法および複合医療支援プログラム
JP6257568B2 (ja) * 2015-10-08 2018-01-10 キヤノン株式会社 撮影情報処理装置、撮影情報処理装置の制御方法及びプログラム
KR20170076335A (ko) * 2015-12-24 2017-07-04 에스프린팅솔루션 주식회사 화상형성장치, 그의 가이드 제공 방법, 클라우드 서버 및 그의 오류 분석 방법
JP2017184875A (ja) * 2016-04-01 2017-10-12 キヤノン株式会社 放射線撮影システム、情報端末、放射線撮影装置、放射線撮影方法、及びプログラム
JP2018027159A (ja) * 2016-08-16 2018-02-22 キヤノン株式会社 制御装置、制御システム、処理方法及びプログラム
JP7023616B2 (ja) * 2017-05-24 2022-02-22 キヤノンメディカルシステムズ株式会社 医用情報システム、部門情報管理サーバ、及び管理プログラム
JP7062447B2 (ja) * 2018-01-19 2022-05-06 キヤノン株式会社 放射線撮影装置、転送制御方法及びプログラム
JP2019185452A (ja) * 2018-04-12 2019-10-24 コニカミノルタ株式会社 記録装置、オーダー発行装置及び解析処理システム
JP7070668B2 (ja) * 2018-04-13 2022-05-18 株式会社島津製作所 Ｘ線撮影装置
JP7376982B2 (ja) * 2018-08-14 2023-11-09 キヤノン株式会社 情報処理装置、放射線撮影システム、情報処理方法およびプログラム
EP3954296B1 (en) * 2019-04-11 2024-05-01 FUJIFILM Corporation Radiographic imaging apparatus and radiographic imaging system
JP7559657B2 (ja) 2021-04-06 2024-10-02 コニカミノルタ株式会社 医用写損画像管理装置、医用写損画像管理システム及びプログラム

Citations (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5870450A (en) * 1995-05-18 1999-02-09 Continental X-Ray Corporation Universal radiographic/fluoroscopic digital room
US6006191A (en) * 1996-05-13 1999-12-21 Dirienzo; Andrew L. Remote access medical image exchange system and methods of operation therefor
US6088677A (en) * 1997-05-30 2000-07-11 Spurgeon; Loren J. System for exchanging health care insurance information
US6282513B1 (en) * 1995-10-06 2001-08-28 Glenn G. Strawder Quality assurance method for a machine and an operator
US6401055B1 (en) * 1999-10-29 2002-06-04 General Electric Company, Inc. Method and system of measuring and quantifying inefficiencies in a healthcare facility
US20020122579A1 (en) * 2000-11-24 2002-09-05 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd Image information processing system
US20020122578A1 (en) * 2000-11-22 2002-09-05 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Medical image processing method and apparatus
US20020159567A1 (en) * 1998-08-31 2002-10-31 Tsukasa Sako Image collecting system
US20050159903A1 (en) * 2004-01-21 2005-07-21 Takashi Ogura Radiographic apparatus, and control method and program thereof
US6989538B2 (en) * 2003-07-22 2006-01-24 General Electric Co. Method of reducing recovery time in an x-ray detector
US7057742B2 (en) * 2002-07-01 2006-06-06 Lightgage, Inc. Frequency-scanning interferometer with non-specular reference surface
US7581885B2 (en) * 2004-11-24 2009-09-01 General Electric Company Method and system of aligning x-ray detector for data acquisition

Family Cites Families (12)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH0777749A (ja) * 1993-09-09 1995-03-20 Fujitsu Ltd 放射線画像情報読取装置
US5469353A (en) * 1993-11-26 1995-11-21 Access Radiology Corp. Radiological image interpretation apparatus and method
JP3639750B2 (ja) * 1998-08-31 2005-04-20 キヤノン株式会社 画像収集装置
US6501827B1 (en) * 1998-09-29 2002-12-31 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Examination system, image processing apparatus and method, medium, and x-ray photographic system
JP4065472B2 (ja) * 1999-04-27 2008-03-26 キヤノン株式会社 画像処理装置およびその方法、記憶媒体
JP2001175771A (ja) * 1999-12-15 2001-06-29 Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd 画像配送方法および装置
JP2003175025A (ja) * 2001-12-10 2003-06-24 Konica Corp 医用画像撮影方法および医用画像撮影装置
US6795526B2 (en) * 2002-03-04 2004-09-21 Ge Medical Systems Global Technology Co., Llc Automatic exposure control for a digital image acquisition system
JP2004147906A (ja) * 2002-10-31 2004-05-27 Konica Minolta Holdings Inc 医用画像端末装置、医用画像撮影システム、表示制御方法及びプログラム
JP2004275479A (ja) * 2003-03-17 2004-10-07 Konica Minolta Holdings Inc 医用画像撮影システム及び医用画像管理方法
JP2004337232A (ja) * 2003-05-13 2004-12-02 Canon Inc 画像管理方法及び装置並びにプログラム
CN2681683Y (zh) * 2004-02-13 2005-03-02 王奎健 一种x光片拍照装置

Patent Citations (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5870450A (en) * 1995-05-18 1999-02-09 Continental X-Ray Corporation Universal radiographic/fluoroscopic digital room
US6282513B1 (en) * 1995-10-06 2001-08-28 Glenn G. Strawder Quality assurance method for a machine and an operator
US20020010395A1 (en) * 1995-10-06 2002-01-24 Strawder Glenn G. Method for monitoring radiology machines, operators and examinations
US6006191A (en) * 1996-05-13 1999-12-21 Dirienzo; Andrew L. Remote access medical image exchange system and methods of operation therefor
US6088677A (en) * 1997-05-30 2000-07-11 Spurgeon; Loren J. System for exchanging health care insurance information
US6714623B2 (en) * 1998-08-31 2004-03-30 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Image collecting system
US20020159567A1 (en) * 1998-08-31 2002-10-31 Tsukasa Sako Image collecting system
US6401055B1 (en) * 1999-10-29 2002-06-04 General Electric Company, Inc. Method and system of measuring and quantifying inefficiencies in a healthcare facility
US20020122578A1 (en) * 2000-11-22 2002-09-05 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Medical image processing method and apparatus
US20020122579A1 (en) * 2000-11-24 2002-09-05 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd Image information processing system
US7006678B2 (en) * 2000-11-24 2006-02-28 Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. Image information processing system
US7057742B2 (en) * 2002-07-01 2006-06-06 Lightgage, Inc. Frequency-scanning interferometer with non-specular reference surface
US6989538B2 (en) * 2003-07-22 2006-01-24 General Electric Co. Method of reducing recovery time in an x-ray detector
US20050159903A1 (en) * 2004-01-21 2005-07-21 Takashi Ogura Radiographic apparatus, and control method and program thereof
US7581885B2 (en) * 2004-11-24 2009-09-01 General Electric Company Method and system of aligning x-ray detector for data acquisition

Cited By (25)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8019625B2 (en) * 2007-06-07 2011-09-13 Carestream Health, Inc. Administrative reports for digital radiology department
US20080306760A1 (en) * 2007-06-07 2008-12-11 Todd Minnigh Administrative reports for digital radiology department
US9357974B2 (en) * 2008-10-27 2016-06-07 Carestream Health, Inc. Integrated portable digital X-ray imaging system
US20110110496A1 (en) * 2008-10-27 2011-05-12 Foos David H Integrated portable digital x-ray imaging system
US10335101B2 (en) 2008-10-27 2019-07-02 Carestream Health, Inc. Integrated portable digital x-ray imaging system
US20100169833A1 (en) * 2008-12-25 2010-07-01 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Imaging apparatus and image display control method for imaging apparatus
US10126925B2 (en) 2008-12-25 2018-11-13 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Imaging apparatus and image display control method for imaging apparatus
US9047661B2 (en) * 2012-03-19 2015-06-02 Fujifilm Corporation System and method for radiographing information management for low-dose radiographing and recording medium storing program therefor
US20130243300A1 (en) * 2012-03-19 2013-09-19 Fujifilm Corporation System and method for radiographing information management and recording medium storing program therefor
US20140156306A1 (en) * 2012-12-05 2014-06-05 Konica Minolta, Inc. Medical image system
JP2017099758A (ja) * 2015-12-03 2017-06-08 キヤノン株式会社 撮影制御装置、撮影装置、撮影制御システム、画像表示装置、撮影制御方法、情報処理方法、及びプログラム
US20170163869A1 (en) * 2015-12-03 2017-06-08 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Imaging control device, imaging apparatus, imaging control system, image display apparatus, imaging control method, information processing method, and program
US10630879B2 (en) * 2015-12-03 2020-04-21 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Imaging control device, imaging apparatus, imaging control system, image display apparatus, imaging control method, information processing method, and program
US10624605B2 (en) 2016-04-19 2020-04-21 Canon Kabushiki Kaisha Radiation imaging control apparatus, method of controlling the same, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium
US10769201B2 (en) * 2016-07-26 2020-09-08 Konica Minolta, Inc. Image management device, image display system, and image display method
US20180032547A1 (en) * 2016-07-26 2018-02-01 Konica Minolta, Inc. Image management device, image display system, and image display method
US11647976B2 (en) 2016-09-15 2023-05-16 Oxos Medical, Inc. Imaging systems and methods
US11006921B2 (en) 2016-09-15 2021-05-18 Oxos Medical, Inc. Imaging systems and methods
US10076302B2 (en) 2016-09-15 2018-09-18 Micro C, LLC Imaging systems and methods
US12133758B2 (en) 2016-09-15 2024-11-05 Oxos Medical, Inc. Imaging systems and methods
US11207047B2 (en) 2018-08-01 2021-12-28 Oxos Medical, Inc. Imaging systems and methods
US12097065B2 (en) 2018-08-01 2024-09-24 Oxos Medical, Inc. Imaging systems and methods
EP3683799A1 (en) * 2019-01-18 2020-07-22 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Medical imaging apparatus and method of controlling the same, and server and method of controlling the same
US12324630B2 (en) 2019-03-12 2025-06-10 Oxos Medical, Inc. Method of fluoroscopic surgical registration
US12336768B2 (en) 2019-03-12 2025-06-24 Oxos Medical, Inc. Method of fluoroscopic surgical registration

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
JP4764098B2 (ja) 2011-08-31
US20150265239A1 (en) 2015-09-24
US20140064451A1 (en) 2014-03-06
US9750478B2 (en) 2017-09-05
JP2007044272A (ja) 2007-02-22
US9615810B2 (en) 2017-04-11
CN1919140A (zh) 2007-02-28
CN100581468C (zh) 2010-01-20

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US9750478B2 (en) X-ray image photographing apparatus and management method
JP4144177B2 (ja) 放射線画像撮影システム
JP4631201B2 (ja) 放射線画像撮影システム
JP3506746B2 (ja) Ｘ線イメージ信号の処理およびルーティング方法
US7450742B2 (en) Information processing apparatus, information processing system, information processing method, storage medium, and program
WO2008038525A1 (fr) Système d'imagerie
JP4541714B2 (ja) 撮影装置及びその制御方法、プログラム
JP5539435B2 (ja) 制御装置、撮影装置、制御システム、撮影システム、制御方法、プログラム、及びコンピュータ可読記憶媒体
JP2003248723A (ja) 医用画像転送装置及び該装置を備えた病院システム並びに医用画像転送方法
JP2002159483A (ja) 画像情報処理システム
CN110881989A (zh) 放射线摄影系统、放射线摄影方法以及存储介质
JP4539186B2 (ja) 医用画像撮影システム、情報処理装置
JP3485339B2 (ja) Ｘ線画像信号処理方法
US6993114B2 (en) Examination system, image processing apparatus and method, medium, and X-ray photographic system
KR100820271B1 (ko) Ｘ선 화상 촬영 장치 및 관리 방법
JP5693659B2 (ja) 制御装置、撮影装置、制御システム、撮影システム、制御方法、プログラム
US7606406B2 (en) Imaging method and apparatus
JP2006034521A (ja) 医用画像処理装置及び医用画像処理方法
JP2003033342A (ja) 撮影装置、撮影システム、撮影制御方法、記憶媒体、及びプログラム
JP2004188094A (ja) 放射線画像撮影装置及び放射線画像撮影システム
WO2003096199A1 (en) Information processing apparatus, information processing system, information processing method, storage medium, and program
JP4623133B2 (ja) 放射線画像撮影システム
JP2010148965A (ja) 撮影装置及びその制御方法、プログラム
JP2008079706A (ja) 画像撮影システム
JP2001346765A (ja) 患者識別情報入力装置

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA, JAPAN

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:MATSUNO, HIROYUKI;REEL/FRAME:017977/0432

Effective date: 20060718

STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION