WO2011089740A1 - 内視鏡装置 - Google Patents

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WO2011089740A1
WO2011089740A1 PCT/JP2010/059667 JP2010059667W WO2011089740A1 WO 2011089740 A1 WO2011089740 A1 WO 2011089740A1 JP 2010059667 W JP2010059667 W JP 2010059667W WO 2011089740 A1 WO2011089740 A1 WO 2011089740A1
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    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
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    • A61B1/05—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/06—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
    • A61B1/0661—Endoscope light sources
    • A61B1/0676—Endoscope light sources at distal tip of an endoscope
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B1/00—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
    • A61B1/06—Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
    • A61B1/0661—Endoscope light sources
    • A61B1/0684—Endoscope light sources using light emitting diodes [LED]

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  • the present invention relates to an endoscope apparatus.
  • the endoscope apparatus has an insertion portion in which a camera is provided at a distal end portion.
  • the user can bring a camera provided at the distal end of the insertion portion closer to the subject and display an image captured by the camera on the monitor.
  • the endoscope apparatus includes a control unit that controls various functions and a camera control unit that controls the camera.
  • the endoscope apparatus can not only display an image of a subject obtained by imaging with a camera provided at a distal end portion of an elongated insertion portion on a monitor, but can also store the image in a storage device.
  • an EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) countermeasure for an endoscope apparatus is desired. For example, it is possible to suppress noise generated from individual circuit units or the like of the endoscope apparatus and to take measures against noise received from outside.
  • the insertion portion is elongated, and noise countermeasures from the outside to the elongated insertion portion are desired. Since there are not only short but long ones in the insertion portion, the countermeasure has been taken as adjustment for each circuit related to driving of the camera.
  • an endoscope apparatus that captures an image of a subject using an image sensor, which is mounted on a circuit board, includes a CPU and a first drive circuit for driving the image sensor. And first parameter data that is provided in the semiconductor device and sets first parameter data for adjusting the output timing of the drive signal of the first drive circuit or the input timing of the image signal from the image sensor.
  • An endoscope apparatus including a parameter setting unit can be provided.
  • FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram of an endoscope apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the circuit structure inside the main-body part 2 of the endoscope apparatus 1 concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the semiconductor device 22 concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the table data in which the adjustment parameter relevant to the camera according to the kind of scope unit 3 concerning embodiment of this invention was memorize
  • FIG. 1 is an external configuration diagram of an endoscope apparatus according to the present embodiment.
  • the endoscope apparatus 1 includes a main body 2 that is a main unit and a scope unit 3 connected to the main body 2.
  • the main body 2 has a liquid crystal panel (hereinafter abbreviated as LCD) 4 as a display device on which an endoscopic image, an operation menu, and the like are displayed.
  • LCD liquid crystal panel
  • a touch panel (FIG. 2) is attached to the LCD 4 as will be described later.
  • the scope unit 3 includes an operation section 5 and an insertion section 7 that is connected to the main body section 2 by a universal cable 6 that is a connection cable and is formed of a flexible insertion tube.
  • An imaging element (not shown) such as a CCD is built in the distal end portion 8 of the insertion section 7, and an imaging optical system such as a lens is disposed on the imaging surface side of the imaging element.
  • a bending portion 9 is provided on the proximal end side of the distal end portion 8.
  • An optical adapter 10 can be attached to the distal end portion 8.
  • Various operation buttons such as a release button, an up / down / left / right (U / D / L / R) direction bending button, and the like are provided on the operation unit 5.
  • the user can operate the various operation buttons of the operation unit 5 to perform imaging of a subject, recording of a still image, and the like. Further, the user can instruct various operations of the endoscope apparatus 1 by operating the touch panel. That is, the touch panel constitutes an instruction unit that instructs the operation content of the endoscope apparatus 1.
  • the image data obtained by imaging is inspection data to be inspected, and is recorded on a recording medium such as a memory card.
  • the memory card (FIG. 2) is detachable from the main body 2.
  • the scope unit 3 can be attached to and detached from the main body 2.
  • the LCD 4 and the touch panel attached to the LCD 4 are also detachable from the main body 2. Therefore, the scope unit 3 can be replaced at the time of manufacture or use depending on the type of product or the purpose of use.
  • the scope unit 3 differs in the length of the insertion portion 7 depending on the type.
  • the LCD 4 and the touch panel are attached to the main body 2 at the time of manufacture according to the type of product.
  • the LCD 4 and the touch panel also differ in the length of the connection cable with the circuit board (FIG. 2) of the main body 2 depending on the type.
  • the scope unit 3, the LCD 4, and the touch panel have an identification unit for discriminating each type when connecting to the main unit 2 as described later.
  • the main body 2 is configured to detect or read the status of each identification unit or identification data (that is, ID data) and determine the type of each.
  • ID data includes not only information on the type such as the model number of the device but also unique information such as a manufacturing number for individual identification.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining a circuit configuration inside the main body 2 of the endoscope apparatus 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the semiconductor device 22. Inside the main body 2, a semiconductor device 22 incorporating various functions to be described later is mounted on a circuit board 21.
  • the semiconductor device 22 is a one-chip semiconductor device.
  • the semiconductor device 22 is a one-chip IC having functions of a camera control unit and a control unit.
  • the semiconductor device 22 is connected to devices such as a camera and an LCD via a drive circuit or a connector.
  • the semiconductor device 22 and a device such as a camera are electrically connected by a wiring on one circuit board 21 and a signal cable connected to the wiring.
  • the camera 31 is provided in the distal end portion 8 of the insertion portion 7 and is connected to the semiconductor device 22.
  • the semiconductor device 22 outputs various drive signals OUT1 to the camera 31, and the camera 31 outputs various input signals INP1 such as video signals to the semiconductor device 22.
  • the camera 31 is a CMOS sensor.
  • the semiconductor device 22 is electrically connected to the camera 31 of the insertion unit 7 through a signal line, includes a driving circuit therein so as to directly supply a driving signal to the camera 31, and images from the camera including the CMOS sensor.
  • the signal is input directly.
  • the LED 32 is provided in the distal end portion 8 of the insertion portion 7 as an illumination portion that illuminates a subject to be observed, and is connected via a DC drive circuit 33.
  • the semiconductor device 22 outputs the drive signal OUT2 of the LED 32 to the DC drive circuit 33, and the LED 32 is driven by the output of the DC drive circuit 33.
  • the DC drive circuit 33 is mounted on the circuit board 21.
  • the operation unit 5 is connected to the semiconductor device 22.
  • the operation unit 5 outputs to the semiconductor device 22 an input signal INP2 that is various operation signals indicating operation contents for the operation unit 5.
  • the touch panel 34 is disposed and attached on the surface of the LCD 4, and is connected to the semiconductor device 22 via a touch panel connector 35 and a DC electrode drive circuit 36.
  • the semiconductor device 22 outputs a drive signal OUT3 for driving each electrode of the touch panel 34 to the DC electrode drive circuit 36, and the touch panel 34 is driven via the touch panel connector 35 by the output of the DC electrode drive circuit 36.
  • the touch panel connector 35 and the DC electrode drive circuit 36 are mounted on the circuit board 21.
  • the DC electrode drive circuit 36 is a circuit that converts the drive signal OUT3 from the semiconductor device 22 into a voltage signal that can drive each electrode of the touch panel 34.
  • the input signal INP3 which is a touch position detection signal from the touch panel 34, is output to the semiconductor device 22 via the touch panel connector 35.
  • the semiconductor device 22 is electrically connected to the touch panel 34 through a signal line, includes a drive circuit so as to supply a drive signal to the touch panel 34, and directly inputs an input signal from the touch panel 34.
  • the LCD 4 is connected to the semiconductor device 22 via the LCD connector 37.
  • the LCD connector 37 is supplied with a DC power supply for backlight.
  • the LCD connector 37 is mounted on the circuit board 21.
  • the semiconductor device 22 communicates various command signals with the LCD 4, receives an input signal INP 4 from the LCD 4, and outputs various drive signals OUT 4 to the LCD 4.
  • the semiconductor device 22 is electrically connected to the LCD 4 through a signal line, and includes a driving circuit so as to directly supply a driving signal to the LCD 4.
  • the memory card 38 is a storage medium for recording an endoscopic image, and is connected to the semiconductor device 22 via a memory card connector 39.
  • the memory card connector 39 is mounted on the circuit board 21.
  • a flash memory 40 is mounted on the circuit board 21, and the flash memory 40 is connected to the semiconductor device 22. If the flash memory 63 (FIG. 3) built in the semiconductor device 22 described later has sufficient storage capacity for various processes, the flash memory 40 may be omitted.
  • the battery 41 supplies power to one or more DC / DC circuits (not shown) on the circuit board 21, and each DC / DC circuit supplies necessary power to each circuit on the circuit board 21. ing.
  • the touch panel connector 35, the LCD connector 37, and the memory card connector 39 are provided on the circuit board 21, but these connectors may not be provided on the circuit board 21.
  • the scope unit 3, LCD 4, and touch panel 34 that can be attached to and detached from the main body unit 12 have the identification units 3 a, 4 a, 34 a for identifying the types.
  • Each identification unit is a resistor, a memory in which ID data is stored, or the like.
  • the semiconductor device 22 detects the resistance value of the identification unit of each connected device or reads the ID data, The type of connected device can be determined.
  • the adjustment parameter is setting data for a connected device or a circuit, element, etc. included in the device.
  • the video signal adjustment parameter related to the drive signal OUT1 is, for example, the timing of the horizontal synchronization signal (Hsync) and the vertical synchronization signal (Vsync), which are reference signals for the timing of the drive signal OUT1, These are the output timing and voltage of the horizontal transfer pulse, vertical transfer pulse, reset pulse, and sub-pulse (SUB) used for the electronic shutter, which are output to the image sensor.
  • the video signal adjustment parameters related to the input signal INP1 are, for example, CDS (correlated double sampling) sample hold pulse, A / D sampling clock, optical black pulse, preblanking pulse timing and voltage.
  • the adjustment parameter related to the drive signal OUT1 is, for example, the output timing of the CMOS operation clock.
  • the adjustment parameters related to the input INP1 are a pixel clock (PxClk), a horizontal synchronization signal, a vertical synchronization signal, a signal for adjusting the timing bit by bit with respect to an 8-bit digital video signal in a video input format, and a horizontal effective image data signal (V offset), and the input timing and voltage of the vertical effective image data signal (H offset).
  • the adjustment parameters related to the LCD 4 are, for example, the input / output timing and voltage of a signal for adjusting the timing bit by bit with respect to the horizontal synchronization signal, vertical synchronization signal, video data valid signal, LCD drive clock signal, and RGB 24-bit signal.
  • the adjustment parameters related to the touch panel 34 are input / output timings and voltages of an electrode drive signal and a touch position detection signal (for example, a touch panel electrode signal or a pen down signal).
  • the semiconductor device 22 is a one-chip IC as described above.
  • the semiconductor device 22 includes a CPU core 61, which is a core unit of a central processing unit (CPU), a RAM 62, a flash memory 63 as a nonvolatile rewritable memory, a video processing unit 64, and a video input / output processor 65.
  • the CPU core 61 and each circuit unit are connected by an internal bus or signal line group, and the circuit units are also connected by an internal bus or signal line group.
  • the semiconductor device 22 controls the entire endoscope apparatus 1 and also has a function of a conventional camera control unit. As will be described later, since the drive circuit and the timing adjustment circuit of each device are built in the semiconductor device 22, the semiconductor device 22 having the drive circuit and the timing adjustment circuit of each device is preferable also for EMC countermeasures.
  • the CPU core 61 is a control unit that performs processing such as various calculations, and executes the operation of each function of the endoscope apparatus 1.
  • the RAM 62 is a memory for a working storage area of the CPU core 61.
  • the flash memory 63 stores in advance various programs including a program for setting various adjustment parameters in each drive circuit and each timing adjustment circuit, which will be described later, and various parameter data.
  • the program for setting adjustment parameters functions as a parameter setting unit for setting various adjustment parameters.
  • the CPU core 61 reads the processing program and the like from the flash memory 63, expands it in the RAM 62, and executes it.
  • the RAM 62 may be outside the semiconductor device 22.
  • the video processing unit 64 is a circuit that processes a moving image and a still image obtained by imaging with the camera 31, and includes a still image encoding unit 64a, a still image decoding unit 64b, a moving image encoding unit 64c, and a moving image decoding. Part 64d.
  • the video processing unit 64 encodes the input still image such as JPEG format and moving image data such as MPEG4 format, and decodes the image data stored in the memory card 38.
  • the encoded data is stored in the memory card 38, and the decoded data is output to the LCD 4 so that an image is displayed on the screen.
  • the video input / output processor 65 is a processor that controls input / output of video data to / from the camera 31 and the LCD 4, and includes a camera I / F 65a, a display controller 65b, a scaler 65c, an enhancer 65d, and the like.
  • the camera I / F 65a drives the camera 31 via the drive circuit 71a for the camera 31 and the timing adjustment circuit 72a, and receives an imaging signal via the timing adjustment circuit 72a.
  • the timing adjustment circuit 72a includes an A / D converter that receives the image pickup signal.
  • a plurality of adjustment parameter data set in the register 73a is supplied, that is, transmitted to the drive circuit 71a.
  • the drive circuit 71a is a circuit for driving the camera 31 that outputs a drive signal OUT1 having a voltage corresponding to the supplied adjustment parameter data.
  • a plurality of adjustment parameter data set in the register 74a is supplied, that is, transmitted to the timing adjustment circuit 72a.
  • the timing adjustment circuit 72a is an adjustment circuit that is provided in the semiconductor device 22, adjusts the output timing of the drive signal of the drive circuit 71a, and adjusts the input timing of the input signal from the camera 31.
  • the program as the setting unit sets the adjustment parameter data in the timing adjustment circuit 72a, so that the timing of the input / output signals is adjusted according to the set adjustment parameter data.
  • the timing adjustment circuit 72a adjusts the timing of the reference signal of the various drive signals OUT1 at a timing according to the supplied adjustment parameter, outputs the various drive signals OUT1 at a timing according to the supplied adjustment parameter data, and The input signal INP1 is received at a timing according to the supplied adjustment parameter data.
  • the display controller 65b drives the drive circuit 71b for the LCD 4, and outputs display data to the LCD 4 via the timing adjustment circuit 72b.
  • a plurality of adjustment parameter data set in the register 73b is supplied to the drive circuit 71b.
  • the drive circuit 71b is a circuit for driving the LCD 4 as a display unit that displays an image of a subject obtained by imaging with the camera 31, and the drive circuit 71b has a voltage corresponding to the supplied adjustment parameter data.
  • Drive signal OUT4 is output.
  • the timing adjustment circuit 72b is supplied with a plurality of adjustment parameter data set in the register 74b. Similar to the timing adjustment circuit 71a, the timing adjustment circuit 72b outputs various drive signals OUT4 at a timing according to the supplied adjustment parameter data, and receives the input signal INP4 at a timing according to the supplied adjustment parameter data. To do.
  • the graphic processing unit 66 includes a character superimposing unit 66a.
  • the ID input circuit 67 inputs identification signals (voltage or data) from the identification units 3a, 4a and 34a of the scope unit 3, the LCD 4 and the touch panel 34, and generates data corresponding to the inputted identification signal. This is a circuit for outputting to the CPU core 61.
  • the other circuit 68 includes a memory card controller 66a, a parallel I / O 66b, a serial I / O 66c, a USB I / F 66d, a clock 66e, a touch panel controller 66f, and the like.
  • the memory card controller 66 a is a circuit that controls data input / output with the memory card 38.
  • the parallel I / O (PIO) 66b is an interface circuit for inputting an operation button signal from the operation unit 5 and inputting / outputting a parallel signal (not shown), and the serial I / O (SIO) 66c is a serial (not shown). It is an interface circuit for signal input / output.
  • the USB I / F 66d is an interface circuit for inputting / outputting data with a USB standard device.
  • the clock 66e is an internal time management circuit.
  • the touch panel controller 66f outputs the drive signal OUT3 to the touch panel 34 via the drive circuit 71c for the touch panel 34 and the timing adjustment circuit 72c, and inputs the input signal INP3 via the timing adjustment circuit 72c.
  • a plurality of adjustment parameter data set in the register 73c is supplied to the drive circuit 71c.
  • the drive circuit 71c is a circuit that drives an instruction unit that instructs the operation content of the endoscope apparatus 1, and outputs a drive signal OUT3 having a voltage corresponding to the supplied adjustment parameter data.
  • the timing adjustment circuit 72c is supplied with a plurality of adjustment parameter data set in the register 74c. Similar to the timing adjustment circuit 71a, the timing adjustment circuit 72c outputs various drive signals OUT3 at a timing according to the supplied adjustment parameter data, and receives the input signal INP3 at a timing according to the supplied adjustment parameter data. To do.
  • the above-described registers 73a, 73b, 73c, 74a, 74b, and 74c are one or more registers that can store one or more adjustment parameter data.
  • one register is provided for each driving circuit, and one register is provided for each timing adjustment circuit. However, a register is provided for each adjustment parameter. Yes.
  • a single register may be capable of storing a plurality of adjustment parameters.
  • timing adjustment may not be necessary for each input signal INP.
  • the input signal may be input to the video input processor 65 or other circuit 68 without going through the timing adjustment circuit.
  • the circuit such as LVDS is connected to each timing adjustment circuit 72 and the camera 31, LCD 4 or touch panel. 34 is provided.
  • the PWM driving I / F is included in the other circuit 68, and the semiconductor device 22 directly drives the LED 32 by PWM drive or is provided separately.
  • the LED 32 is driven through the circuit.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of table data in which adjustment parameters related to the camera corresponding to the type of the scope unit 3 are stored.
  • the table data shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 described below is stored in the flash memory 63 (or 40).
  • the table data 81 in FIG. 4 stores various adjustment parameters related to the scope unit in a table data format for each scope type indicating the type of the scope unit 3.
  • the CPU core 61 reads each adjustment parameter corresponding to the ID of the connected device (that is, the scope unit) from the flash memory 63 and sets it in the corresponding register.
  • ID 1 of the scope unit 3 is determined by the CPU core 61 based on an identification signal (voltage or data) from the identification unit 3 a input via the ID input circuit 67.
  • Each adjustment parameter stored in the table data 81 is used for properly operating each device in accordance with the length of the insertion portion 7 that differs for each device (that is, for each scope unit) and the content of EMC countermeasures.
  • Parameter value for example, an adjustment parameter value obtained as a result of adjustment by actually connecting each device is used.
  • Adjustment parameter 1 is the horizontal transfer pulse output voltage value
  • adjustment parameter 2 is the horizontal transfer pulse output timing value.
  • the device with the ID is connected to the main unit 2, the output voltage value and output timing of the horizontal transfer pulse are adjusted, and the values obtained by the adjustment are stored as adjustment parameters 1 and 2 in the table data 81. Yes.
  • the output voltage value of the adjustment parameter 1 is stored in the register 73a and output to the drive circuit 71a.
  • the output timing value of the adjustment parameter 2 is stored in the register 74a and output to the timing adjustment circuit 72a.
  • the drive circuit 71a has a voltage adjustment circuit that adjusts and outputs the output voltage according to the value of the input adjustment parameter 1. Therefore, the drive circuit 71a can adjust and output the output voltage of the horizontal transfer pulse according to the value of the adjustment parameter 1.
  • the gain of the amplifier is adjusted according to the bit value corresponding to the adjustment parameter data input from the register 73a.
  • the timing adjustment circuit 72a has a circuit for adjusting the output timing of the horizontal transfer pulse in accordance with the value of the input adjustment parameter 2. Therefore, the timing adjustment circuit 72a can adjust and output the output timing of the horizontal transfer pulse in accordance with the value of the adjustment parameter 2.
  • adjustment of the delay amount of the delay circuit, adjustment of the pulse width and pulse duty ratio, and the like are performed according to the bit value corresponding to the adjustment parameter data input from the register 74a.
  • adjustment parameters are stored in the register 73a or 74a as adjustment parameter 3, adjustment parameter 4, etc., and supplied to the drive circuit 71a or the timing adjustment circuit 72a. Then, the drive circuit 71a and the timing adjustment circuit 72a adjust the voltage and output timing of the drive signal OUT1 in accordance with the given adjustment parameter, and output to the camera 31.
  • the camera 31 can output various drive signals OUT1 at appropriate voltages and output timings according to the type of the scope unit 3, and can input various input signals INP1 at appropriate input timings.
  • the insertion portion 7 has a different length depending on the type of the scope unit 3, and EMC countermeasures are also different from other scope units. Therefore, a plurality of appropriate adjustment parameters are set in the registers 73a and 74a according to the type of the scope unit 3, and an appropriate drive signal OUT1 is output and an appropriate input signal INP1 is input. Works properly.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of table data in which adjustment parameters related to the monitor according to the monitor type are stored.
  • the table data 82 in FIG. 5 stores various adjustment parameters related to the monitor in a table data format for each monitor type indicating the type of the LCD 4.
  • the CPU core 61 reads each adjustment parameter corresponding to ID2 of the connected device (that is, the monitor) from the flash memory 63 and sets it in a predetermined storage area of the corresponding register.
  • the ID of the LCD 4 is determined by the CPU core 61 based on an identification signal (voltage or data) from the identification unit 4 a input via the ID input circuit 67.
  • Each adjustment parameter stored in the table data 82 allows each device to operate appropriately in accordance with the wiring length between the LCD 4 and the circuit board 21 and the contents of EMC countermeasures that are different for each device (that is, for each monitor).
  • Parameter value for Also for each parameter value for example, an adjustment parameter obtained as a result of adjustment by actually connecting each device is used.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of table data in which adjustment parameters related to the touch panel corresponding to the type of touch panel are stored.
  • the table data 83 in FIG. 6 stores various adjustment parameters related to the touch panel in a table data format for each type of the touch panel 34.
  • the CPU core 61 reads each adjustment parameter corresponding to ID3 of the connected device (ie, touch panel) from the flash memory 63 and sets it in a predetermined storage area of the corresponding register.
  • the ID of the touch panel 34 is determined by the CPU core 61 based on an identification signal (voltage or data) from the identification unit 34 a input via the ID input circuit 67.
  • Each adjustment parameter stored in the table data 82 is set so that each device operates properly according to the wiring length between the LCD 4 and the circuit board 21 and the contents of EMC countermeasures that are different for each device (that is, for each touch panel). Is the parameter value. Also for each parameter value, for example, an adjustment parameter obtained as a result of adjustment by actually connecting each device is used.
  • the CPU core 61 obtains the ID of each device by reading the data or signal of the identification unit provided in each device, but if the touch panel 34 can be used, the touch panel The IDs of the scope unit 3 and the LCD 4 may be input from 34.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of adjustment parameter setting processing at the time of manufacturing the endoscope apparatus 1.
  • the LCD 4, the scope unit 3, and the touch panel 34 are connected or attached to the main body unit 12 in this order, and the processing of FIG. 7 is executed for each connected device.
  • the adjuster of the production line is set up to set each adjustment parameter using the screen of a device such as a personal computer (PC) connected via the parallel I / O 66b or serial I / O 66c of the main unit 2. Done.
  • a device such as a PC is indicated by a dotted line in FIG.
  • the CPU core 61 When the power of the main body 12 is turned on and the adjustment parameter setting process is selected by the user, the CPU core 61 reads the adjustment parameter setting process program from the flash memory 63 and executes it. First, the CPU core 61 determines whether or not a device (initially the LCD 4) is connected or attached (step S11). The determination as to whether or not the device is connected is made, for example, by detecting the presence or absence of current conduction in the connection detection signal line provided in the connector portion.
  • step S11 determines whether or not the ID of the connected device has been read (step S12). If the device ID can be read, YES is determined in step S12, and the CPU core 61 reads the adjustment parameter corresponding to the read device ID (step S13).
  • the type of monitor is determined based on the information of device ID2.
  • Various adjustment parameters corresponding to the monitor type are read from the table data 82 of FIG. 5 stored in the flash memory 63 and written to the RAM 62.
  • the device ID data read in step S12 is also written in the RAM 62.
  • step S14 the CPU core 61 sets the read adjustment parameters in the drive circuit 71b and the timing adjustment circuit 72b by writing to the corresponding registers 73b and 74b in which the parameters are to be set, that is, storing them (step). S14).
  • the process of step S14 is provided in the semiconductor device 22, and constitutes a parameter setting unit that sets parameter data for adjusting at least one of the drive signal output timing and the input signal input timing of the drive circuit 71b.
  • the output voltage and output timing of the output signal and the input timing of the input signal are adjusted according to the set adjustment parameters, and the LCD 4 A predetermined image is displayed on the screen. If the displayed image is appropriate, the adjustment parameter is correctly set. Therefore, the adjustment process (step S15) is skipped, and the CPU core 61 uses the adjustment parameter written in the RAM 62 as the flash memory 63. And the device ID (here, ID2 of the LCD 4).
  • Instructions for skipping in step S15 and storage processing in step S16 are, for example, that a production line adjuster or inspector views the screen of the LCD 4 and performs a predetermined operation on the PC to perform a predetermined instruction to the CPU core 61. Is done by giving
  • step S14 various adjustment parameters are set in the drive circuit 71b and the timing adjustment circuit 72b. If a predetermined image is not properly displayed on the screen of the LCD 4, the adjustment process in step S15 is performed by the adjuster. Is called. This adjustment process is performed by the adjuster using a tester or the like.
  • the adjuster causes the RAM 62 to store various adjustment parameters set in the adjustment process (step S15) using a PC or the like connected to the main unit 2.
  • the PC or the like is configured such that an adjustment parameter setting screen as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the monitor screen of the PC or the like.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an adjustment parameter setting screen.
  • a coordinator who is a user can input an adjustment parameter in an input field 92 corresponding to each adjustment parameter displayed on the screen 91.
  • the adjustment parameter can be stored by clicking the setting button 93 or the like.
  • step S11 If no device (that is, LCD 4) is connected, NO is determined in step S11, and the process for LCD 4 is not performed. Further, when the device ID cannot be read (when the identification unit is abnormal, failed, etc., when the identification unit is not provided, etc.), NO is determined in step S12, and adjustment processing by the inspector is performed (step S12). S15).
  • the device ID includes not only information on the type such as the model number of the device but also unique information such as a manufacturing number for individual identification.
  • the device ID Information such as the model number indicating the type of device in the ID is used.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a memory map of various adjustment parameters and device IDs stored in the RAM 62.
  • the RAM 62 stores a storage area MR1 that stores adjustment parameters for the scope unit 3, a storage area MR2 that stores adjustment parameters for the LCD 4, and a storage area MR3 that stores adjustment parameters for the touch panel 34.
  • storage areas MR4, MR5, MR6 for storing a scope ID, a monitor ID, and a touch panel ID.
  • Various adjustment parameters related to the LCD 4 and device ID2 are stored in the storage areas MR2 and MR5 of the RAM 62, respectively.
  • the various parameter data stored in the RAM 62 is stored as the corresponding adjustment parameter data in the flash memory 63 (step S16).
  • the data of the table data 82 is updated.
  • the ID data of the LCD 4 stored in the RAM 62 is also stored in a predetermined storage area of the flash memory 63 in step S16.
  • the adjustment parameter setting process of FIG. 7 is performed for the scope unit 3, and FIG.
  • the adjustment parameter and device ID1 are stored in the storage areas MR1 and MR4 of the RAM 62, respectively, and stored or updated as the corresponding scope type adjustment parameters in the table data 81 of the flash memory 63.
  • adjuster can also determine whether or not the adjustment parameter setting for the scope unit 3 is appropriate by viewing the image displayed on the LCD 4.
  • the adjustment parameter and the device ID3 are stored in the storage areas MR3 and MR6 of the RAM 62 as shown in FIG.
  • the data 83 is stored or updated as a corresponding touch panel adjustment parameter.
  • the processing of the above-described step S14 performed on the camera 31 is provided in the semiconductor device 22, and the output timing of the drive signal of the drive circuit 71a or the input timing of the input signal of the image signal from the camera 31.
  • a parameter setting unit for setting parameter data for adjusting at least one of the above is configured.
  • step S14 performed on the touch panel 34 is provided in the semiconductor device 22 and adjusts at least one of the output timing of the drive signal of the drive circuit 71c or the input timing of the input signal from the touch panel 34.
  • each adjustment parameter as an initial value stored in the flash memory 63 is rewritten by a setting process at the time of manufacture, but the table data 81 to 83 in FIGS. 4 to 6 are stored as initial values.
  • the adjustment parameter determined by the setting may be stored in the flash memory 63 separately from the initial value.
  • the LCD 4 and the touch panel 34 attached to the main body 2 are rarely replaced at the site, and there are many cases when the scope unit 3 is replaced. Therefore, in such a case, the user can set parameters of the scope unit 3 using the LCD 4 or the touch panel 34. Even when the LCD 4 is replaced, the user can set the parameters of the LCD 4 using the touch panel 34.
  • the user can set a parameter of the touch panel 34 by connecting a PC or the like to the main unit 2 as described above and using a screen of the PC or the like.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a flow of adjustment parameter setting processing when the endoscope apparatus 1 is ON.
  • the process of FIG. 10 is executed for each connected device.
  • the CPU core 61 executes the adjustment parameter setting processing program of FIG.
  • the CPU core 61 determines whether or not a device (initially the LCD 4) is connected to or attached to the main body 2 (step S21).
  • NO is determined in step S21, and the CPU core 61 outputs a predetermined alarm (step S22).
  • the predetermined alarm output is, for example, display output to the LCD 4 or the touch panel 34, sound output, beep sound output, and the like.
  • step S21 If the device is connected, YES is determined in the step S21, and the CPU core 61 determines whether or not the ID of the connected device has been read (step S23). If the device ID can be read, YES is determined in step S23, and the CPU core 61 reads the device ID2 of the connected device, here the LCD 4, and stores the device ID stored in the storage area MR5 of the flash memory 63. By comparing, it is determined whether or not there is a change in the connected device. The comparison is performed including not only comparison of device ID type information but also unique individual identification information such as a production number.
  • step S24 If there is no change in the connected device, YES is determined in step S24, and various adjustment parameters corresponding to the type of the connected device are read from the flash memory 63 and set in the drive circuit 71b and the timing adjustment circuit 72b ( Step S25).
  • the setting is performed by the CPU core 61 writing various adjustment parameters read from the flash memory 63 into the RAM 62 and further writing into the registers 73b and 74b.
  • the process of step S25 is provided in the semiconductor device 22 and constitutes a parameter setting unit that sets parameter data for adjusting at least one of the drive signal output timing and the input signal input timing of the drive circuit 71b.
  • step S24 If there is a change in the connected device, NO is determined in step S24, and the CPU core 61 executes the adjustment parameter setting processing program of FIG. 7 (step S26). At this time, since the parameters of the LCD 4 are set, adjustment parameter setting processing of the LCD 4 is executed.
  • the adjustment parameter can be set using the touch panel 34 when the touch panel 34 is usable. With the adjustment parameter setting processing program, a screen as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the touch panel 34, and the user can set adjustment parameters using the screen.
  • step S27 is the same process as step S15 of FIG.
  • the CPU core 61 stores various adjustment parameter data stored in the RAM 62 as corresponding adjustment parameter data in the flash memory 63 (step S28).
  • This step S27 is the same process as step S16 of FIG.
  • the adjustment parameters of the LCD 4 are first set, and then the processing of FIG. 10 is also executed for the scope unit 3 and the touch panel 34. As a result, appropriate adjustment parameters are set for each drive circuit and each timing adjustment circuit for the LCD 4, the scope unit 3, and the touch panel 34.
  • each adjustment parameter is set by software, so that circuit adjustment in the endoscope apparatus is easy.
  • the semiconductor device incorporates the drive circuit and timing adjustment circuit for each device. This configuration is also preferable for EMC countermeasures.
  • the drive circuit and the timing adjustment circuit are shown as separate circuits such as the drive circuits 71a, 71b, and 71c and the timing adjustment circuits 72a, 72b, and 72c.
  • the output timing of the drive signal OUT can also be adjusted. In such a case, part or all of the timing adjustment circuit is included in the drive circuit.

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