WO2011132363A1 - Operation panel for x-ray imaging and device for x-ray imaging provided with same - Google Patents

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WO2011132363A1
WO2011132363A1 PCT/JP2011/001581 JP2011001581W WO2011132363A1 WO 2011132363 A1 WO2011132363 A1 WO 2011132363A1 JP 2011001581 W JP2011001581 W JP 2011001581W WO 2011132363 A1 WO2011132363 A1 WO 2011132363A1
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  • the present invention relates to an X-ray imaging operation panel for operating an X-ray imaging apparatus that detects X-rays irradiated to a subject from an X-ray tube and performs X-ray imaging, and an X-ray imaging apparatus including the operation panel.
  • an X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray tube holding apparatus having an X-ray tube that irradiates X-rays, and a horizontal imaging stand and an upright imaging stand having an X-ray detector that detects X-rays transmitted through a subject. At least one of them is arranged in one examination room.
  • a horizontal imaging stand the subject is placed in a horizontal position with the subject lying sideways, and in the case of a standing imaging stand, the subject is placed in a standing state with the subject standing on the front side of the X-ray detector. Then, X-rays are irradiated from the X-ray tube to the subject in the horizontal position or standing position. X-rays that have been irradiated and passed through the subject are detected by an X-ray detector. Thereby, the X-ray image is acquired (for example, refer patent document 1).
  • Such an X-ray imaging apparatus has an X-ray imaging operation panel (operating panel) for operating each apparatus such as an X-ray tube holding device, a horizontal imaging table, and a standing imaging table that constitutes the X-ray imaging apparatus.
  • an operation panel By operating the operation panel, for example, in the case of an X-ray tube holding device, operations such as changing the height of the X-ray tube, the position in the horizontal plane, the X-ray irradiation direction, and the X-ray imaging conditions are performed.
  • each device such as an X-ray tube holding device constituting the X-ray imaging apparatus is provided with an operation panel.
  • the cable is routed to the position where the operation panel is installed, it takes time and labor for wiring during assembly, and a space for wiring the cable is required. For this reason, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases as a result, and there is a restriction on the installation location.
  • the present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an X-ray imaging operation panel and an X-ray imaging apparatus including the same that can operate each apparatus in common and can reduce manufacturing costs.
  • the purpose is to provide.
  • an X-ray imaging operation panel includes a display unit for displaying image information, an input unit for designating and inputting a position on the screen displayed on the display unit, and a device for detecting a device to be operated.
  • an operation panel control unit that performs control so that the identified device can be operated.
  • the device to be operated is detected by the device detection unit, and the device to be operated by the device identification unit is identified based on the detected information.
  • the operation panel control unit controls the display unit to display operation information that is necessary for the operation of the identified device and is operated by the input unit, and enables the identified device to be operated. Accordingly, by detecting at least one of the plurality of devices to be operated, the detected and identified device can be operated. When operating another device, the device can be operated by detecting another device. That is, a plurality of apparatuses can be selectively operated in common on one X-ray imaging operation panel. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an operation panel for X-ray imaging in each of a plurality of apparatuses, so that manufacturing costs can be suppressed.
  • the operation panel for X-ray imaging displays operation information necessary for operation and operated by the input unit on the display unit. Therefore, for example, it is not necessary to provide a unique operation button corresponding to the operation of each of the plurality of apparatuses on the X-ray imaging operation panel, so that the configuration of the X-ray imaging operation panel can be simplified.
  • operation information such as operation buttons necessary for operation of a new apparatus can be added, or already stored operation information can be updated.
  • the X-ray imaging operation panel detects and identifies the device to be operated, and is controlled so that the identified device can be selectively operated. Therefore, it is possible to perform an operation only on the identified device. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation that operates another device that is not intended by the operator.
  • the X-ray imaging operation panel preferably includes a first wireless communication unit that wirelessly transmits and receives operation information to and from the device identified by the device identification unit.
  • a first wireless communication unit that wirelessly transmits and receives operation information to and from the device identified by the device identification unit.
  • the device detection unit detects the device by being attached to the device.
  • the device to be operated can be detected.
  • the device can be made operable by identifying the device to be operated based on the detected information.
  • the device detection unit detects the device by being located within a radio wave transmission range of the device.
  • the device to be operated is received by receiving radio waves from the operated device. Can be detected.
  • the device can be made operable by identifying the device to be operated based on the detected information.
  • an example of the device detection unit of the operation panel for X-ray imaging includes a plurality of switches for detecting any of a plurality of devices, and the plurality of switches when the device is attached to the device to be operated.
  • the apparatus is detected when at least one of the switches is turned on or off. Thereby, for example, when any one of the plurality of switches that detect any one of the plurality of devices is turned on, the device indicated by the switch that is turned on is detected. be able to.
  • an example of the device detection unit of the operation panel for X-ray imaging includes a second wireless communication unit that receives device information by wireless communication, and is located within a radio wave transmission range of the device to be operated.
  • the device is detected by receiving device information from the device side.
  • the second wireless communication unit of the device detection unit is located within the radio wave transmission range of the operated device, the operated device is detected by receiving the radio wave from the operated device.
  • the device to be operated can be detected by being located near the device to be operated.
  • it if it is within the radio wave range of the device to be operated, it can be operated at hand.
  • an example of the device detection unit of the operation panel for X-ray imaging includes a second wireless communication unit that receives device information by wireless communication, and when attached to the device to be operated, the device side The apparatus is detected by receiving apparatus information from the apparatus. Accordingly, when the device is attached to the device to be operated, the device to be operated can be detected by receiving the device information to be operated by wireless communication.
  • an example of the operation panel for X-ray imaging includes a first wired communication unit that transmits / receives operation information to / from the device identified by the device identification unit through wired communication
  • the device detection unit includes:
  • the device includes a second wired communication unit that receives device information by wired communication, and detects the device by receiving the device information from the device side when the device is attached to the device to be operated. is there.
  • the operation panel for X-ray imaging includes a device detection unit having a first wired communication unit and a second wired communication unit. Accordingly, the operation information of the device to be operated and the device information for identifying the device can be transmitted more reliably than the wireless communication unit by wired communication.
  • an X-ray imaging apparatus transmits at least one of a ceiling-suspended traveling type and a floor traveling type X-ray tube holding device having an X-ray tube that irradiates a subject with X-rays, and transmits the subject.
  • At least one of a horizontal imaging stand and an upright imaging stand having an X-ray detector for detecting the detected X-rays, a display unit for displaying image information, and an on-screen displayed on the display unit
  • An input unit that designates and inputs a position, a device detection unit that detects a device to be operated, a device identification unit that identifies the device based on the device detection unit, and an operation of the device identified by the device identification unit
  • An operation panel for X-ray imaging having an operation panel control unit that displays operation information that is necessary and operated by the input unit on the display unit and performs control so that the identified apparatus can be operated is provided. It is characterized by Is shall.
  • the X-ray imaging apparatus includes at least one of a ceiling suspension traveling type and a floor traveling type X-ray tube holding device, and at least one of a horizontal imaging stand and a standing imaging stand. With either one.
  • a device to be operated by any of these devices is detected by the device detection unit of the operation panel for X-ray imaging. Based on the detected information, a device to be operated by the device identification unit is identified.
  • the operation panel control unit displays operation information necessary for operation of the identified device and operated by the input unit on the display unit, and controls the identified device to be operable. Thereby, it is possible to operate the device by detecting and identifying the device to be operated among the plurality of devices. That is, a plurality of devices can be selectively operated in common on one operation panel. For this reason, it is not necessary to prepare an operation panel for each of a plurality of apparatuses, so that manufacturing costs can be reduced.
  • the operation panel for X-ray imaging displays operation information necessary for operation and operated by the input unit on the display unit. Therefore, for example, it is not necessary to provide a unique operation button corresponding to the operation of each of the plurality of apparatuses on the X-ray imaging operation panel, so that the configuration of the X-ray imaging operation panel can be simplified.
  • operation information such as operation buttons necessary for the operation of a new device can be added or stored. The operation information being updated can be updated.
  • the X-ray imaging operation panel detects and identifies the device to be operated, and is controlled so that the identified device can be selectively operated. Therefore, it is possible to perform an operation only on the identified device. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation that operates another device that is not intended by the operator. For example, it is possible to prevent the standing-up photographing table from being operated during the operation of the horizontal photographing table.
  • the device to be operated is detected by the device detection unit, and the device to be operated is identified by the device identification unit based on the information detected by the device detection unit.
  • the operation panel control unit controls the display unit to display operation information that is necessary for the operation of the identified device and is operated by the input unit, and enables the identified device to be operated.
  • operation information such as operation buttons necessary for the identified device is displayed on the display unit and can be operated by the input unit, so that the operation of a plurality of devices can be selected in common on one operation panel Can be done automatically. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare an operation panel for each of a plurality of devices, so that manufacturing costs can be reduced.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 1.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 1 and a relationship thereof.
  • FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an operation panel and an operation panel mounting portion according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen of the operation information displayed on the display part of an operation panel. It is a figure which shows an example of the patient information screen displayed on the display part of an operation panel. It is a flowchart with which it uses for description of operation
  • FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to a second embodiment and a relationship thereof.
  • FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 3 and a relationship between them.
  • FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 4 and a relationship between them.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of the X-ray imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment and a relationship thereof.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an operation panel and an operation panel mounting portion.
  • the X-ray imaging apparatus includes a ceiling-suspended traveling X-ray tube holding device 1, a floor-traveling X-ray tube holding device 2, a horizontal imaging table 3 that performs horizontal imaging, and a standing imaging that performs standing imaging.
  • a stand 4 is provided.
  • the X-ray imaging apparatus selectively uses the ceiling-suspended traveling X-ray tube holding device 1, the floor traveling X-ray tube holding device 2, the horizontal imaging table 3, and the standing imaging table 4 in common.
  • An operation panel 5 that can be operated is provided.
  • the ceiling-suspended traveling type X-ray tube holding device 1 suspends and holds an X-ray tube 7 that irradiates X-rays from the ceiling side.
  • the ceiling-suspended traveling type X-ray tube holding device 1 includes a rail 9 disposed on the ceiling and a carriage unit 11 supported so as to be movable along the rail 9. At the lower part of the carriage part 11, there is provided a telescopic support column 13 that moves up and down in a retractable manner. An X-ray tube 7 is provided on the opposite side of the telescopic support column 13 connected to the carriage unit 11 via an attachment block 15. A collimator 17 for adjusting the irradiation field of the irradiated X-ray is attached to the irradiation port of the X-ray tube 7.
  • the rail 9 is disposed so as to be orthogonal to the horizontal direction (X direction) and the paper surface direction (Y direction). Therefore, the carriage unit 11, the telescopic support column 13, the mounting block 15, and the X-ray tube 7 can be moved together in a horizontal plane (XY direction). Further, the telescopic support column 13 can move up and down (Z direction) together with the mounting block 15 and the X-ray tube 7 by extending and contracting up and down.
  • the X-ray tube 7 is configured to be rotatable around ⁇ 1 around the axis A of the column parallel to the vertical direction and around ⁇ 2 around the axis B parallel to the paper surface direction (Y direction). Yes. In other words, the X-ray tube 7 can move in a horizontal plane (XY direction) and in the vertical direction (Z direction), and can rotate around ⁇ 1 around the axis A and around ⁇ 2 around the axis B. is there.
  • the floor-traveling X-ray tube holding device 2 holds the X-ray tube 19 from the floor side, unlike the X-ray tube 7 suspended from the ceiling.
  • the floor-travel X-ray tube holding device 2 includes a rail 21 disposed on the floor and a carriage unit 23 supported so as to be movable along the rail 21.
  • a support column 25 is provided on the upper portion of the carriage unit 23.
  • the support column 25 is provided with a telescopic support block 27 that is configured to be movable along the support column 25 and that expands and contracts in a direction perpendicular to the rails 21 in a horizontal plane.
  • the telescopic support block 27 is provided with an X-ray tube 19, and a collimator 29 is attached to the irradiation port.
  • the rail 21 is arranged in the horizontal direction (X direction). Therefore, the carriage part 23, the support
  • the telescopic support block 27 can move the telescopic support block 27 and the X-ray tube 19 in the vertical direction (Z direction) by moving along the support column 25. Further, since the telescopic support block 27 expands and contracts in the paper surface direction (Y direction), the X-ray tube 19 can be moved in the paper surface direction (Y direction). Further, the X-ray tube 19 can rotate around ⁇ 3 about an axis C parallel to the paper surface direction (Y direction). That is, the X-ray tube 19 can move in the horizontal plane (XY direction) and the vertical direction (Z direction), and can rotate about ⁇ 3 about the axis C.
  • the horizontal imaging table 3 is disposed on the floor 31, on the top of the platform 31, on the top 33 on which the subject M is placed, on the bottom of the top 33, and on the subject M And a flat panel X-ray detector (hereinafter referred to as “FPD” as appropriate) 35 for detecting X-rays transmitted through.
  • the FPD 35 is configured on the base 31 so as to be movable in a plane (XY direction) parallel to the surface of the top plate 33 on which the subject M is placed.
  • the three-dimensional imaging table 4 includes an FPD 37 that detects X-rays transmitted through the subject M, a support block 39 that supports the FPD 37, and a support column 41 that supports the support block 39.
  • the FPD 37 is configured to be movable in the paper surface direction (Y direction)
  • the support block 39 is configured to be movable along the support column 41 (Z direction). That is, the FPD 37 is movable in the YZ direction.
  • the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 such as the overhead suspension traveling X-ray tube holding device 1, the floor traveling X-ray tube holding device 2, the horizontal photographing table 3, and the standing photographing table 4 are illustrated, for example. It is moved and rotated by driving motors, pinions and racks that do not, or main and driven pulleys, belts, wires, and counterweights.
  • FIG. 1 and FIG. A device control unit 51, a device memory unit 53, a wireless communication unit 55, an antenna 57, a transmission / reception unit 59, an operation panel mounting unit 61, and projections 63a to 63d, which are the configurations of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 described later, are provided.
  • the same reference numerals are used for the apparatuses.
  • Each device 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the X-ray imaging apparatus is provided with an operation panel mounting portion 61 to which the operation panel 5 can be detachably mounted.
  • the operation panel mounting portion 61 is provided with a protruding portion 63a having a pin shape or the like.
  • the protrusions 63a are arranged at different positions, for example, as indicated by reference numerals 63a to 63d according to the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. That is, each of the protrusions 63a to 63d indicates the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • Each device 1, 2, 3, 4 includes an operation panel 5 and a wireless communication unit 55 for transmitting / receiving operation information for operating each device 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • the wireless communication unit 55 includes an antenna 57 and a transmission / reception unit 59.
  • the transmission / reception unit 59 performs demodulation processing on received information and performs modulation processing on transmitted information. That is, the transmission / reception unit 59 performs demodulation processing of operation information including patient (subject) information transmitted from the operation panel 5 side and received by the antenna 57 and transmits the information to the apparatus control unit 51. On the other hand, the transmission / reception unit 59 modulates information necessary for wireless communication such as information transmitted from the devices 1, 2, 3, 4 to the operation panel 5 side, for example, information such as current X-ray tube 7 and FPD 35 position information. Processing and the like are performed and transmitted as a radio wave from the antenna 57.
  • the device control unit 51 is constituted by a CPU or the like, and controls each configuration of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 in an integrated manner. In other words, the device control unit 51 performs control for communicating with the operation panel 5 via the wireless communication unit 55 and control of movement of the X-ray tubes 7 and 19 and the FPDs 35 and 37. For example, in the case of the X-ray tube holding devices 1 and 2, the device control unit 51 is provided in the carriage units 11 and 23.
  • the device memory unit 53 stores information input from the operation panel 5 and other input units, such as operation information including patient information necessary for the operation of each device 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • the operation panel 5 is attached to an operation panel mounting portion 61 provided in each of the devices 1, 2, 3, 4 when operating any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, 4. To operate.
  • the operation panel 5 includes a display unit 65 that displays image information such as characters and graphics, and an input unit 67 that indicates and inputs a position on the screen displayed on the display unit 65. ing.
  • the display unit 65 includes a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL panel, or the like.
  • the input unit 67 sets a transparent member for detecting coordinates on the screen of the display unit 65, and touches the position on the screen of the display unit 65 with a dedicated pen or finger through the transparent member. It consists of a touch panel.
  • the input unit 67 transmits information such as numbers and operation information input by the operator to the operation panel control unit 69, the operation panel memory unit 71, and the like.
  • the operation panel 5 is attached to any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 to detect the device, and detects the device based on information detected by the device detection unit 73A. And a device identifying unit 75 for identifying.
  • the device detection unit 73 includes a plurality of button switches 77a to 77d as shown in FIG.
  • the switches are turned on and turned on, for example.
  • the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d correspond to the projections 63a to 63d provided on the operation panel mounting portion 61 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. That is, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attaching portion 61, which device is attached by pressing any one of the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d to turn on the switch. Is detected.
  • the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the ceiling-suspended traveling type X-ray tube holding device 1
  • the operation panel 5 is mounted along the guide 79 of the operation panel mounting portion 61
  • the projection 63 a indicating the X-ray tube holding device 1 provided on the operation panel mounting portion 61 is attached to the X-ray tube holding device 1.
  • the button switch 77a of the corresponding operation panel 5 is pressed to turn on the switch. Accordingly, the device detection unit 73A detects that the X-ray tube holding device 1 is attached.
  • the device identification unit 75 identifies which device is based on the information of the device detection unit 73A that detects that any one of the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d is pressed and turned on. As shown in FIG. 2, the device identification unit 75 transmits device information of the identified device to the operation panel control unit 69.
  • the operation panel 5 includes a wireless communication unit 81 that transmits and receives operation information to and from the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 by wireless communication.
  • the wireless communication unit 81 includes an antenna 83 and a transmission / reception unit 85.
  • the transmission / reception unit 85 performs demodulation processing on received information and performs modulation processing on information to be transmitted, similar to the transmission / reception unit 59 of the wireless communication unit 55 described above. That is, the transmission / reception unit 85 performs modulation processing or the like necessary for wireless communication on information transmitted from the operation panel 5 side to each device 1, 2, 3, 4 side, for example, operation information and patient information, and the like. Transmit as radio waves from.
  • the transmission / reception unit 85 performs, for example, demodulation processing of operation information such as the current position of the X-ray tube 7 and the FPD 35 transmitted from the devices 1, 2, 3, 4 and received by the antenna 83. Then, the operation information is transmitted to an operation panel control unit 69 described later.
  • the wireless communication unit 81 corresponds to the first wireless communication unit in the present invention.
  • the operation panel control unit 69 includes a CPU and the like, and controls each component mounted on the operation panel 5.
  • the operation panel control unit 69 displays operation information such as operation buttons and patient information input and operated by the input unit 67 on the display unit 65, which is necessary for the operation of the device identified by the device identification unit 75.
  • control is performed so that the identified device can be operated. For example, wireless communication is performed with the identified device, operation information indicating the current state of the device is obtained, and the identified device can be operated by communicating with the device and waiting for instructions. To.
  • FIG. 4 and 5 show display examples of operation information and patient information displayed on the display unit 65.
  • FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the operation information screen displayed on the X-ray tube holding apparatuses 1 and 2.
  • the operation panel 5 performs two-way wireless communication between the X-ray tube holding devices 1 and 2 and the operation panel 5.
  • Operation information indicating the current state of the X-ray tube holding devices 1 and 2 for example, X-ray imaging condition setting values such as tube voltage, tube current, and imaging time, etc. are obtained, and setting values are obtained based on that information. Or change it.
  • an imaging technique for example, horizontal imaging or standing imaging
  • the operation panel 5 can be operated to move the X-ray tube 7 in the horizontal plane (XY direction), in the vertical direction (Z direction), and to rotate around ⁇ 1 and ⁇ 2.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a patient information screen.
  • the patient information is used, for example, by attaching to an acquired X-ray image. Further, by displaying the patient information on the display unit 65, not only the operator but also the patient can check the patient information. Thereby, in the case of X-ray photography, since it can confirm that a patient is his turn, it can prevent that an X-ray photography image and a patient differ.
  • the operation panel memory unit 71 stores information input from the input unit 67 and operation information such as operation buttons and patient information necessary for the operation of each device 1, 2, 3, 4. Note that the operation panel memory unit 71 can be used in common by the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 by storing patient information in a lump.
  • Step S1A Among the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device to be operated is detected by the device detector 73A. That is, first, the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the device to be operated. For example, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the X-ray tube holding device 1, the protrusion 63 a provided on the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the X-ray tube holding device 1 is provided on the operation panel 5. Of the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d, the button switch 77a corresponding to the protrusion 63a indicating the X-ray tube holding device 1 is pushed, and the switch is turned on.
  • Step S2A The device identifying unit 75 identifies the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached based on the information detected by the device detecting unit 73A. In this case, since the button switch 77a is turned on, the device identification unit 75 identifies that the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached is the X-ray tube holding device 1. Then, the identified device information is transmitted to the operation panel control unit 69.
  • Step S3A Based on the device information of the device identified by the device identifying unit 75, the operation panel control unit 69 displays operation information such as operation buttons and patient information operated by the input unit 67 that are necessary for the operation of the device. To display. Then, for example, wireless communication is performed with the identified device, information indicating the current state of the device is acquired, and the identified device is placed in a standby state waiting for an instruction to communicate with the device. Make it operational.
  • operation information such as operation buttons and patient information operated by the input unit 67 that are necessary for the operation of the device. To display. Then, for example, wireless communication is performed with the identified device, information indicating the current state of the device is acquired, and the identified device is placed in a standby state waiting for an instruction to communicate with the device. Make it operational.
  • Step S4A On the operation panel 5, the operation button displayed on the display unit 65 is selected and input by the input unit 67, whereby the X-ray tube holding device 1 to which the operation panel 5 is attached can be operated. Operation information from the operation panel 5 side is transmitted by the wireless communication unit 81. Then, X-ray imaging is performed by moving the X-ray tube 7 to a predetermined position. When the subject M is placed on the top 33 of the horizontal imaging table 3, the subject M is irradiated with X-rays from the X-ray tube 7, and X-rays transmitted through the subject M are detected by the FPD 35. . Thereby, an X-ray image can be acquired. The acquired X-ray image is stored in the device memory unit 53 or displayed on a display unit (not shown).
  • Step S5A When the operation of the identified X-ray tube holding apparatus 1 is to be terminated, the process proceeds to the next step S6A. When operating the X-ray tube holding device 1 identified continuously, the process returns to step S4A.
  • Step S6A When the operation of the identified X-ray tube holding device 1 is to be terminated, the operation panel 5 is removed from the operation panel mounting portion 61 of the X-ray tube holding device 1 in addition to the input by the input unit 67 or the like of the operation panel 5. Done.
  • the button switch 77a which has been turned on by being pushed by the projection 63a provided on the operation panel mounting portion 61, is separated and turned off.
  • the device identification unit 75 Based on the information of the device detection unit 73A that the button switch 77a is turned off, the device identification unit 75 does not attach the operation panel 5 to the operation panel mounting unit 61 of the X-ray tube holding device 1. It is determined that there is. This information is transmitted from the device identification unit 75 to the operation panel control unit 69.
  • the operation panel control unit 69 finishes the operation with the X-ray tube holding device 1.
  • the operation panel 5 is detected by the device detection unit 73 that detects the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached and the device detection unit 73 of any of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • a device identification unit 75 for identifying the device based on the information is provided.
  • the operation panel control unit 69 displays device information such as operation buttons and patient information that are necessary for the operation of the device identified by the device identification unit 75 and is operated by the input unit 67, and operates the identified device. Control is made possible. Accordingly, by detecting the device to which any one of the operation panels 5 of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 is detected, the detected and identified device can be operated. When another device is operated, the operation panel 5 is attached to another device and detected, thereby enabling the device identified and detected to be operated.
  • the operations of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 can be selectively performed in common on one operation panel 5. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide the operation panel 5 in each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, so that the manufacturing cost of the X-ray imaging apparatus can be suppressed.
  • the display unit 65 displays operation information such as operation buttons operated by the input unit 67 and patient information necessary for the operation of the identified device among the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • the identified device can be operated by displaying an operation button on the display unit 65 and selecting and inputting the operation button with the input unit 67. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the operation panel 5 with the operation buttons unique to the respective devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. Therefore, the configuration of the operation panel 5 can be simplified. Further, operation information such as operation buttons necessary for operation of a new device can be added to the operation panel memory unit 71, or already stored operation information can be updated.
  • control is performed so that the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached is detected and identified, and the identified device is selectively operated, it is possible to perform operations only on the attached device. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation of operating an unintended device.
  • the device detection unit 73A of the operation panel 5 includes a plurality of button switches 77a to 77d corresponding to the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d correspond to the protrusions 63a to 63d showing the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively.
  • the operation panel 5 includes a wireless communication unit 81 that transmits and receives the operation information of the device identified by the device identification unit 75 by wireless communication.
  • a wireless communication unit 81 that transmits and receives the operation information of the device identified by the device identification unit 75 by wireless communication.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of the X-ray imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment and a relationship thereof. Note that a description of the same components as those in the first embodiment is omitted.
  • the operation panel 5 of the second embodiment can be operated when it is within the transmission range of radio waves from a predetermined device to be operated. That is, the operation panel 5 includes a device detection unit 73B that detects the presence of a radio wave from a predetermined device operated by at least one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. Similarly to the wireless communication unit 81, the device detection unit 73 ⁇ / b> B includes an antenna 91 and a transmission / reception unit 93. The antenna 91 and the transmission / reception unit 93 correspond to the second wireless communication unit in the present invention.
  • each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 includes a wireless communication unit 95 for wireless communication with the device detection unit 73B.
  • the wireless communication unit 95 includes an antenna 97 and a transmission / reception unit 99. Note that the wireless communication unit 95 may not be disposed on the operation panel attachment unit 61.
  • Step S1B A device that operates at least one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 is detected by the device detection unit 73B.
  • the operation panel control unit 69 sends a signal requesting device information for identifying the device input from the input unit 67 or the like (hereinafter referred to as “device information request signal”) to the transmission / reception unit 93 of the device detection unit 73B.
  • the transmission / reception unit 93 of the device detection unit 73B performs a modulation process or the like necessary for wireless communication on the device information request signal, and transmits the signal as a radio wave from the antenna 91 to each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • the device information request signal is received by the antenna 97 of the wireless communication unit 95 from the operation panel 5 side.
  • the transmission / reception unit 99 performs demodulation processing of the device information request signal received by the antenna 97 and transmits the signal to the device control unit 51.
  • the device control unit 51 reads device information from the device memory unit 53 based on the device information request signal and transmits the device information to the transmission / reception unit 99 of the wireless communication unit 95.
  • the transmission / reception unit 99 performs modulation processing and the like necessary for wireless communication on the device information, and transmits the device information as radio waves from the antenna 97 to the operation panel 5 side.
  • each apparatus 1, 2, 3, 4 returns apparatus information, when an apparatus information request signal is received. That is, the wireless communication unit 95 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 receives the device information request signal from the operation panel 5 side when it is within the radio wave transmission range of the device detection unit 73B.
  • the radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95 is set narrower than the wireless communication unit 55 that transmits and receives operation information.
  • the device detection unit 73B is configured such that the operation panel 5 can receive device information only within a predetermined transmission range of radio waves narrower than that of the wireless communication unit 55. That is, the wireless communication unit 95 can be set to a transmission range different from that of the wireless communication unit 55.
  • the device detection unit 73B of the operation panel 5 can receive the device information. . That is, the apparatus information is received by the antenna 91 of the operation panel 5 and transmitted to the transmission / reception unit 93.
  • the transmission / reception unit 93 performs demodulation processing of the device information received by the antenna 91 and transmits the device information to the device identification unit 75.
  • the device detection unit 73B detects the device by receiving the device information.
  • the device detection unit 73B of the operation panel 5 cannot identify the device information. For example, when there is no response after a predetermined time, It is detected that the radio communication unit 95 is out of the radio wave transmission range.
  • Step S6B When the operation of the device being operated that has been identified and is operable is terminated, in addition to the input by the input unit 67 and the like of the operation panel 5, the operation is performed from within the radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95 of the device being operated. This is done by moving the panel 5 out of the transmission range. At this time, the operation of detecting the device information is performed, for example, every time or operation information is transmitted. For this reason, if the operation panel 5 is outside the transmission range of the wireless transmission unit 95 of the device being operated, it is assumed that no response will be received even after a predetermined time has elapsed, and wireless communication of operation information with the device being operated, that is, operation is performed. Control to end is performed.
  • the operation panel 5 when the operation panel 5 exists within the transmission range of the radio wave from the radio communication unit 95 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 to be operated, the operation panel 5 operates the device that has received the radio wave. Can do. And when it exists out of the transmission range of the radio wave from the wireless communication part 95 of the apparatus which received the radio wave, the operation panel 5 complete
  • the transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95 may overlap between the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. If two or more devices are detected, the device information may be selected and operated from those devices that have received the device information.
  • wireless communication between the wireless communication unit 55 and the wireless communication unit 81 and between the wireless communication unit 95 and the device detection unit 73B is configured to avoid interference.
  • the radio signal transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95 is such that when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4, the transmission range includes the operation panel attachment portion 61. May be set. Thereby, it can operate in the state which attached the operation panel 5 to the operation panel attachment part 61 of the apparatus to operate.
  • the operation panel 5 includes the device detection unit 73 ⁇ / b> A having the antenna 91 and the transmission / reception unit 93. Therefore, when the device detection unit 73B of the operation panel 5 exists within the radio wave transmission range of at least one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device information is received by the operation panel 5.
  • the device can be selectively operable. That is, the device can be operated by being located near the device to be operated. Further, if it is within the radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95, the operation panel 5 can be attached to the operation panel attachment unit 61, and the device identified by the operator can be operated.
  • FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of the X-ray imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment and a relationship thereof. Note that the description of the same components as those in the above-described embodiments is omitted.
  • the operation panel 5 of the third embodiment is operated when it is within the transmission range of a predetermined device operated by any one of the devices 1, 2, 3 and 4, that is, when it is attached to the operation panel mounting portion 61. It becomes possible. That is, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device detection unit detects the device by receiving device information from the device side. 73C is provided.
  • the device detection unit 73 ⁇ / b> C includes an antenna 101 and a transmission / reception unit 103.
  • the antenna 101 and the transmission / reception unit 103 correspond to the second wireless communication unit in the present invention.
  • each of the devices 1, 2, 3 and 4 includes a wireless communication unit 105 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the device detection unit 73C of the operation panel 5.
  • the wireless communication unit 105 is provided in the operation panel attachment unit 61.
  • the wireless communication unit 105 is configured by a non-contact IC card or an IC tag, and includes an antenna 107, a transmission / reception unit 109, a control unit 111, and a memory unit 113. That is, the wireless communication unit 105 is configured independently of the control system of each device 1, 2, 3, 4.
  • the memory unit 113 of the wireless communication unit 105 stores identification information for identifying the device. Further, the wireless communication unit 105 uses radio waves transmitted from the operation panel 5 side as a power source. The wireless communication unit 105 is supplied with power and receives a device information request signal by radio waves (electromagnetic waves) transmitted from the operation panel 5. Based on the received device information request signal, the control unit 111 of the wireless communication unit 105 transmits the device information stored in the memory unit 113 to the operation panel 5 side. Note that the wireless communication unit 105 may supply power from the storage battery.
  • the transmission range of the radio wave from the device detection unit 73C is preferably a range in which power can be supplied to the wireless communication unit 105 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 and driven. Moreover, it is preferable that the radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 105 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, 4 is a range that can be transmitted when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment unit 61.
  • Step S1C The device to be operated is detected by the device detection unit 73C.
  • the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the device to be operated.
  • the switch (not shown) is operated, so that the operation panel control unit 69 of the operation panel 5
  • the signal is transmitted as a radio wave to the wireless communication unit 105 of the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached via the transmission / reception unit 103 of the device detection unit 73C and the antenna 101.
  • a device information request signal is transmitted from the operation panel 5 side through the antenna 107 of the wireless communication unit 105. Receive. At this time, power for driving the wireless communication unit 105 is supplied by radio waves from the operation panel 5 side.
  • the transmission / reception unit 109 of the wireless communication unit 105 performs demodulation processing of the device information request signal received by the antenna 107 and transmits the signal to the control unit 111.
  • the control unit 111 reads out device information from the memory unit 113 based on the device information request information from the operation panel 5 side, and transmits the device information to the transmission / reception unit 109.
  • the transmission / reception unit 109 performs modulation processing required for wireless communication and transmits the device information from the antenna 107 toward the operation panel 5 side.
  • the device information transmitted from the antenna 107 of the wireless communication unit 105 is received by the device detection unit 73C. Thereby, the device detection unit 73C detects the attached device.
  • Step S6C When the operation of the device being operated that has been identified and is operable is to be terminated, the operation panel 5 is taken out from the operation panel mounting portion 61 of the device being operated in addition to the input by the input unit 67 or the like of the operation panel 5 Done in As a result, the device is out of the transmission range of the wireless communication unit 105 of the device being operated or out of the radio wave transmission range of the device detection unit 73C.
  • device detection unit 73C detects that it is out of the transmission range. Based on the information, the device identification unit 75 determines that the device is identified and operable and is out of the transmission range. Then, the information is transmitted to the operation panel control unit 69.
  • the operation panel control unit 69 ends the operation of the device being operated.
  • the device information is received from any one of the devices 1, 2, 3 and 4, so that the device can be operated. . Further, when the operation panel 5 is removed from the operation panel mounting portion 61, the apparatus information is not received from the apparatus that is identified and operable, and thus the operation of the apparatus is terminated.
  • the device detection unit 73C of the operation panel 5 includes the antenna 101 and the transmission / reception unit 103 that receive device information by wireless communication.
  • the wireless communication unit 105 of the device to be operated is attached to the operation panel attachment unit 61, the device is detected by receiving device information from the device side. Thereby, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the device to be operated, the device can be operated.
  • the wireless communication unit 105 is configured independently of the control system of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 and is disposed on the operation panel mounting unit 61. For this reason, since it is not necessary to perform wiring to the operation panel mounting portion 61, labor and space for cable wiring become unnecessary. Therefore, manufacturing cost can be suppressed.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of the X-ray imaging apparatus according to the fourth embodiment and their relationship. Note that the description of the same components as those in the above-described embodiments is omitted.
  • the device panel When the operation panel 5 according to the fourth embodiment is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device panel receives the device information from the device side by wire communication, thereby the device. And a wired communication unit 115 that transmits / receives operation information of the device identified by the device identifying unit 75 by wired communication.
  • the device detection unit 73D includes a connection terminal 117 and a transmission / reception unit 119.
  • the wired communication unit 115 includes a connection terminal 121 and a transmission / reception unit 123.
  • the wired communication unit 115 corresponds to the first wired communication unit in the present invention
  • the connection terminal 117 and the transmission / reception unit 119 correspond to the second wired communication unit in the present invention.
  • the operation panel mounting portion 61 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 is provided with wired communication units 125 and 127 that are electrically connected to the device detection unit 73D and the wired communication unit 115.
  • the wired communication unit 125 includes a connection terminal 129 and a transmission / reception unit 131.
  • the wired communication unit 127 includes a connection terminal 133 and a transmission / reception unit 135.
  • the transmission / reception units 131 and 135 are provided in the operation panel attachment unit 61, but may not be provided in the operation panel attachment unit 61.
  • Steps S1D to S6D The operation of the operation panel will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Steps different from Steps S1A to S6A of the first embodiment in the flowchart of FIG. 6 will be described as Steps S1D to S6D.
  • Step S1D Of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device to be operated is detected by the device detector 73D.
  • the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the device to be operated.
  • the connection terminal 117 of the device detection unit 73D of the operation panel 5 and the connection terminal 121 of the wired communication unit 115 are respectively connected to the connection terminal 129 and the wired communication unit of the wired communication unit 125 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • the terminal 127 is electrically connected to the connection terminal 133.
  • the operation panel control unit 69 is a device for identifying a device based on the fact that the transmission / reception unit 119 automatically detects that it is electrically connected, or based on the input from the input unit 67 or the like of the operation panel 5. An information request signal is transmitted.
  • the operation panel control unit 69 transmits the device information request signal to the device control unit 51 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 in order with the transmission / reception unit 119, the connection terminal 117, the connection terminal 129, and the transmission / reception unit 131. Send.
  • the transmission / reception unit 119 performs modulation processing and the like necessary for wired communication
  • the transmission / reception unit 131 performs necessary demodulation processing and the like.
  • the device control unit 51 reads the device information from the memory unit 53 based on the device information request signal from the operation panel 5 and transmits the device information to the transmission / reception unit 131.
  • the transmission / reception unit 131 performs modulation processing necessary for wired communication, and transmits the device information from the connection terminal 129 to the operation panel 5 side.
  • Device information from any one of the devices 1, 2, 3 and 4 is received by the connection terminal 117, and the transmission / reception unit 119 performs necessary demodulation processing and the like. That is, the device detection unit 73D detects the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached by receiving device information from any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • Step S4D By selecting operation information such as operation buttons displayed on the display unit 65 of the operation panel 5 with the input unit 67, it is possible to operate the device identified by the device identification unit 75 and made operable. Operation information from the operation panel 5 side is transmitted by the wired communication unit 115. Transmission and reception of device information is performed bidirectionally between the wired communication unit 127 of the identified device that can be operated and the wired communication unit 115 of the operation panel 5. Then, the X-ray imaging is performed by moving the X-ray tubes 7 and 19 and the FPDs 35 and 37 to predetermined positions.
  • Step S6D When the operation of the apparatus that is being identified and is in an operable state is to be ended, the operation panel 5 is taken out from the operation panel mounting portion 61 in addition to the input by the input unit 67 or the like of the operation panel 5. Thereby, the connection between the connection terminal 117 and the connection terminal 129 or between the connection terminal 121 and the connection terminal 133 is released. This is automatically detected by the transmission / reception unit 119 of the device detection unit 73D, and based on the detected information, information determined by the device identification unit 75 to be disconnected is transmitted to the operation panel control unit 69. The operation panel control unit 69 ends the operation of the device being operated based on the information determined that the connection from the device identification unit 75 has been released.
  • the operation panel 5 when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached can be operated. Further, the operation of the device is terminated by removing the operation panel 5 from the operation panel mounting portion 61 of the device being operated.
  • the operation panel 5 has the connection terminal 117 and the transmission / reception unit 119 for receiving the device information by wired communication.
  • a device detection unit that detects the device by receiving the device information from the device side, and a wired communication unit 115 that transmits and receives the operation information of the operated device identified by the device identification unit by wired communication.
  • the operation panel 5 is attached to a device for operating, the device having the operation panel 5 attached by connecting between the connection terminal 117 and the connection terminal 129 or between the connection terminal 121 and the connection terminal 133.
  • the device is detected by receiving the device information from.
  • operation information and device information are transmitted and received by wired communication, information can be transmitted more reliably than wireless communication.
  • the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified as follows.
  • the input unit 67 of the operation panel 5 is configured with a touch panel.
  • it is not limited to this configuration, and may be configured with, for example, a joystick or a trackball.
  • the X-ray imaging apparatus includes the respective apparatuses 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • the present invention is not limited to this configuration.
  • the X-ray imaging apparatus includes an overhead suspension traveling X-ray tube holding device 1 and at least one of the horizontal imaging table 3 and the standing imaging table 4. Also good.
  • the X-ray imaging apparatus may include an X-ray tube holding device 2 that travels on the floor and at least one of the horizontal imaging table 3 and the standing imaging table 4.
  • the operation panel control unit 69 causes the display unit 65 to display operation information that is necessary for the operation of the device identified by the device identification unit 75 and is operated by the input unit 67. Control was performed so that only the selected device could be operated. However, when another device is operated in conjunction with the operation of the identified device, the other device may be operated in conjunction with the operation of the identified device.
  • the center position of the detection surface of the FPD 35 may be controlled so as to move in conjunction with the center position of the X-ray radiation field.
  • the device detection unit 73A is composed of a plurality of button switches 77a to 77d.
  • the configuration is not limited to this, and for example, the device detection unit 73A may be configured by a plurality of optical sensors that are turned on or off by shielding light.
  • the device detection unit 73A causes each device 1 to be turned on when any of the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d is pressed and turned on, for example. , 2, 3 and 4 to which device was attached.
  • the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and two or more protrusions 63a to 63d provided on the operation panel mounting portion 61 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 are provided.
  • the switch is turned on and turned on. It is also possible to detect which device is a combination of a plurality of button switches 77a to 77d. For example, when the button switches 77a and 77c are turned on and turned on, the X-ray tube holding device 1 may be detected.
  • the device detection units 73B and 73D that detect any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 are provided.
  • a wireless communication unit 81 or a wired communication unit 115 that transmits / receives operation information to / from the device identified by the device identification unit 75 by wireless communication or wired communication is provided.
  • the configuration is not limited to this, and for example, the device detection units 73B and 73D may transmit and receive the operation information by wireless communication or wired communication.

Abstract

The disclosed operation panel for x-ray imaging is provided with a device detection unit that detects which of the devices to operate, a device identification unit that identifies said device on the basis of information detected by the device detection unit, and an operation panel control unit that controls the device identified by the device identification unit so as to be operable and that displays, on a display unit, operation information operated by an input unit and necessary to operate the device. As a result, the operation information for the detected and identified device can be displayed on the display unit, making said device operable, and thereby allowing each device to be selectively operated via one shared operation panel. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide operation panels for each and every device, reducing manufacturing costs.

Description

Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルおよびそれを備えたＸ線撮影装置X-ray imaging operation panel and X-ray imaging apparatus including the same
　本発明は、Ｘ線管から被検体に照射されたＸ線を検出してＸ線撮影するＸ線撮影装置を操作するためのＸ線撮影用操作パネルとそれを備えたＸ線撮影装置に関する。 The present invention relates to an X-ray imaging operation panel for operating an X-ray imaging apparatus that detects X-rays irradiated to a subject from an X-ray tube and performs X-ray imaging, and an X-ray imaging apparatus including the operation panel.
　従来、Ｘ線撮影装置は、Ｘ線を照射するＸ線管を有するＸ線管保持装置と、被検体を透過したＸ線を検出するＸ線検出器を有する水平撮影台および立位撮影台の少なくともいずれか一方と、を１つの検査室に配置して構成されている。水平撮影台の場合は、被検体を横にして水平位の状態にさせ、立位撮影台の場合は、Ｘ線検出器の前面側に被検体を立たせた立位の状態にさせる。そして、水平位または立位の状態の被検体に対してＸ線管からＸ線を照射する。照射されて被検体を通過したＸ線は、Ｘ線検出器で検出される。これにより、Ｘ線画像を取得している（例えば、特許文献１参照）。 Conventionally, an X-ray imaging apparatus includes an X-ray tube holding apparatus having an X-ray tube that irradiates X-rays, and a horizontal imaging stand and an upright imaging stand having an X-ray detector that detects X-rays transmitted through a subject. At least one of them is arranged in one examination room. In the case of a horizontal imaging stand, the subject is placed in a horizontal position with the subject lying sideways, and in the case of a standing imaging stand, the subject is placed in a standing state with the subject standing on the front side of the X-ray detector. Then, X-rays are irradiated from the X-ray tube to the subject in the horizontal position or standing position. X-rays that have been irradiated and passed through the subject are detected by an X-ray detector. Thereby, the X-ray image is acquired (for example, refer patent document 1).
　このようなＸ線撮影装置は、このＸ線撮影装置を構成するＸ線管保持装置、水平撮影台および立位撮影台等の各装置に、それぞれの装置を操作するＸ線撮影用操作パネル（以下適宜、「操作パネル」と称する）が備えられている。操作パネルを操作することにより、例えば、Ｘ線管保持装置の場合、Ｘ線管の高さや水平面内における位置、Ｘ線照射方向やＸ線撮影条件の変更等の操作が行われる。
特開２００５－３２８９３２号公報 Such an X-ray imaging apparatus has an X-ray imaging operation panel (operating panel) for operating each apparatus such as an X-ray tube holding device, a horizontal imaging table, and a standing imaging table that constitutes the X-ray imaging apparatus. Hereinafter, it is referred to as an “operation panel” as appropriate. By operating the operation panel, for example, in the case of an X-ray tube holding device, operations such as changing the height of the X-ray tube, the position in the horizontal plane, the X-ray irradiation direction, and the X-ray imaging conditions are performed.
JP 2005-328932 A
　しかしながら、このような装置には次のような問題がある。すなわち、Ｘ線撮影装置は、このＸ線撮影装置を構成するＸ線管保持装置等の各装置にそれぞれ、操作パネルが備えられている。Ｘ線撮影装置を構成する各装置の台数が多いほど、操作パネルの台数も増える。そのため、各装置に操作パネルを設けるための材料や組立等の製造コストがかかってしまう問題がある。また、操作パネルが設置される位置までケーブルを配線すると、組立の際に配線させるための手間がかかり、また、ケーブルを配線させるスペースが必要になる。そのため、結果的に製造コストが高くなってしまう問題や設置場所の制限もある。 However, such a device has the following problems. That is, in the X-ray imaging apparatus, each device such as an X-ray tube holding device constituting the X-ray imaging apparatus is provided with an operation panel. The greater the number of devices constituting the X-ray imaging apparatus, the greater the number of operation panels. Therefore, there is a problem that manufacturing costs such as materials and assembly for providing an operation panel in each apparatus are increased. In addition, if the cable is routed to the position where the operation panel is installed, it takes time and labor for wiring during assembly, and a space for wiring the cable is required. For this reason, there is a problem that the manufacturing cost increases as a result, and there is a restriction on the installation location.
　本発明は、このような事情に鑑みてなされたものであって、各装置を共通して操作できるとともに、製造コストを抑えることができるＸ線撮影用操作パネルおよびそれを備えたＸ線撮影装置を提供することを目的とする。 The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an X-ray imaging operation panel and an X-ray imaging apparatus including the same that can operate each apparatus in common and can reduce manufacturing costs. The purpose is to provide.
　本発明は、このような目的を達成するために、次のような構成をとる。すなわち、本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルは、画像情報を表示する表示部と、表示部に表示された画面上の位置を指定して入力する入力部と、操作する装置を検出する装置検出部と、装置検出部で検出された情報に基づいて前記装置を識別する装置識別部と、装置識別部で識別された前記装置の操作に必要で入力部により操作される操作情報を前記表示部に表示させるとともに、識別された前記装置を操作可能にするように制御を行う操作パネル制御部と、を備えていることを特徴とするものである。 The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object. That is, an X-ray imaging operation panel according to the present invention includes a display unit for displaying image information, an input unit for designating and inputting a position on the screen displayed on the display unit, and a device for detecting a device to be operated. A detection unit; a device identification unit for identifying the device based on information detected by the device detection unit; and the operation information operated by the input unit necessary for operation of the device identified by the device identification unit And an operation panel control unit that performs control so that the identified device can be operated.
　本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルによれば、操作する装置を装置検出部で検出し、その検出された情報に基づき、装置識別部で操作する装置を識別する。そして、操作パネル制御部は、識別された装置の操作に必要で入力部により操作される操作情報を表示部に表示させるとともに、識別された操作する装置を操作可能にするように制御を行う。それにより、複数台の装置の少なくともいずれかの操作する装置を検出することで、その検出され識別された装置を操作することができる。また、別の装置を操作する場合は、別の装置を検出することでその装置を操作することができる。すなわち、複数台の装置の操作を１台のＸ線撮影用操作パネルで共通して選択的に行うことができる。そのため、複数台の装置それぞれにＸ線撮影用操作パネルを設けなくてもよいので、製造コストを抑えることができる。 According to the operation panel for X-ray imaging according to the present invention, the device to be operated is detected by the device detection unit, and the device to be operated by the device identification unit is identified based on the detected information. The operation panel control unit controls the display unit to display operation information that is necessary for the operation of the identified device and is operated by the input unit, and enables the identified device to be operated. Accordingly, by detecting at least one of the plurality of devices to be operated, the detected and identified device can be operated. When operating another device, the device can be operated by detecting another device. That is, a plurality of apparatuses can be selectively operated in common on one X-ray imaging operation panel. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an operation panel for X-ray imaging in each of a plurality of apparatuses, so that manufacturing costs can be suppressed.
　また、Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルは、表示部に、操作に必要で入力部により操作される操作情報を表示している。そのため、例えば、複数台の装置それぞれの動作に対応した固有の操作ボタンをＸ線撮影用操作パネルに設けなくてもよいので、Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルの構成を簡単にすることができる。また、新たな装置の、操作に必要な操作ボタン等の操作情報を追加したり、すでに記憶されている操作情報を更新したりすることができる。 Further, the operation panel for X-ray imaging displays operation information necessary for operation and operated by the input unit on the display unit. Therefore, for example, it is not necessary to provide a unique operation button corresponding to the operation of each of the plurality of apparatuses on the X-ray imaging operation panel, so that the configuration of the X-ray imaging operation panel can be simplified. In addition, operation information such as operation buttons necessary for operation of a new apparatus can be added, or already stored operation information can be updated.
　また、Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルは、操作する装置を検出して識別し、その識別された装置を選択的に操作可能する制御が行われるので、その識別された装置のみに関する操作を行うことができる。そのため、操作者が意図しない他の装置を操作してしまう誤操作を防止することができる。 Further, the X-ray imaging operation panel detects and identifies the device to be operated, and is controlled so that the identified device can be selectively operated. Therefore, it is possible to perform an operation only on the identified device. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation that operates another device that is not intended by the operator.
　また、本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、前記装置識別部で識別された前記装置に対して操作情報を無線通信で送受信する第１無線通信部を備えていることが好ましい。これにより、装置識別部で識別され操作可能になった装置の操作を無線通信で行うことができるので、Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルを設置する部分までのケーブルを配線しなくてもよい。そのため、組立時の配線の手間やスペースが不必要になるので、結果的に製造コストと設置場所の制限を抑えることができる。 Further, the X-ray imaging operation panel according to the present invention preferably includes a first wireless communication unit that wirelessly transmits and receives operation information to and from the device identified by the device identification unit. Thereby, since the operation of the apparatus identified and operable by the apparatus identification unit can be performed by wireless communication, it is not necessary to wire the cable to the part where the operation panel for X-ray imaging is installed. This eliminates the need for labor and space for wiring during assembly, and as a result, limits on manufacturing costs and installation locations can be suppressed.
　また、本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、前記装置検出部は、前記装置に取り付けたことで前記装置を検出することが好ましい。複数台の各装置のいずれかの操作する装置にＸ線撮影用操作パネルを取り付けたことで、その操作する装置を検出することができる。その検出された情報に基づいて、その操作する装置を識別することでその装置を操作可能にすることができる。 In the operation panel for X-ray imaging according to the present invention, it is preferable that the device detection unit detects the device by being attached to the device. By attaching an operation panel for X-ray imaging to any one of the plurality of devices, the device to be operated can be detected. The device can be made operable by identifying the device to be operated based on the detected information.
　また、本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、前記装置検出部は、前記装置に電波の送信範囲内に位置することで前記装置を検出することが好ましい。複数台の各装置のいずれかの操作する装置の電波の送信範囲内にＸ線撮影用操作パネルが存在している場合、その操作する装置からの電波を受信することで、その操作する装置を検出することができる。その検出された情報に基づいて、その操作する装置を識別することでその装置を操作可能にすることができる。 In the operation panel for X-ray imaging according to the present invention, it is preferable that the device detection unit detects the device by being located within a radio wave transmission range of the device. When an operation panel for X-ray imaging is present within the radio wave transmission range of one of the plurality of devices operated, the device to be operated is received by receiving radio waves from the operated device. Can be detected. The device can be made operable by identifying the device to be operated based on the detected information.
　また、本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルの装置検出部の一例は、複数台の装置のいずれかを検出する複数個のスイッチを備えていて、操作する装置に取り付けた際に、前記複数個のスイッチの少なくともいずれか１つのスイッチがオンまたはオフの状態になることで前記装置を検出することを特徴とするものである。これにより、複数台の装置のいずれかを検出する複数個のスイッチのうち、例えば、いずれか１つのスイッチがオンの状態になった場合、そのオンの状態になったスイッチが示す装置を検出することができる。 In addition, an example of the device detection unit of the operation panel for X-ray imaging according to the present invention includes a plurality of switches for detecting any of a plurality of devices, and the plurality of switches when the device is attached to the device to be operated. The apparatus is detected when at least one of the switches is turned on or off. Thereby, for example, when any one of the plurality of switches that detect any one of the plurality of devices is turned on, the device indicated by the switch that is turned on is detected. be able to.
　また、本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルの装置検出部の一例は、装置情報を無線通信で受信する第２無線通信部を備えていて、操作する装置の電波の送信範囲内に位置している際に、前記装置側から装置情報を受信することで前記装置を検出することを特徴とするものである。これにより、操作する装置の電波の送信範囲内に、装置検出部の第２無線通信部位置している場合、その操作する装置からの電波を受信することで、その操作する装置を検出することができる。すなわち、その操作する装置の近くに位置することによって、その操作する装置を検出することができる。また、操作する装置の電波の範囲内であれば、手元で操作することもできる。 In addition, an example of the device detection unit of the operation panel for X-ray imaging according to the present invention includes a second wireless communication unit that receives device information by wireless communication, and is located within a radio wave transmission range of the device to be operated. In this case, the device is detected by receiving device information from the device side. Thus, when the second wireless communication unit of the device detection unit is located within the radio wave transmission range of the operated device, the operated device is detected by receiving the radio wave from the operated device. Can do. That is, the device to be operated can be detected by being located near the device to be operated. Moreover, if it is within the radio wave range of the device to be operated, it can be operated at hand.
　また、本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルの装置検出部の一例は、装置情報を無線通信で受信する第２無線通信部を備えていて、操作する装置に取り付けた際に、前記装置側から装置情報を受信することで前記装置を検出することを特徴とするものである。これにより、操作する装置に取り付けた際に、無線通信でその操作する装置情報を受信することでその操作する装置を検出することができる。 In addition, an example of the device detection unit of the operation panel for X-ray imaging according to the present invention includes a second wireless communication unit that receives device information by wireless communication, and when attached to the device to be operated, the device side The apparatus is detected by receiving apparatus information from the apparatus. Accordingly, when the device is attached to the device to be operated, the device to be operated can be detected by receiving the device information to be operated by wireless communication.
　また、本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルの一例は、前記装置識別部で識別された前記装置に対して操作情報を有線通信で送受信する第１有線通信部を備え、前記装置検出部は、装置情報を有線通信で受信する第２有線通信部を備えていて、操作する装置に取り付けた際に、前記装置側から装置情報を受信することでその装置を検出すること特徴とするものである。Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルは、第１有線通信部と、第２有線通信部を有する装置検出部を備えている。それにより、操作する装置の操作情報やその装置を識別するための装置情報を有線通信によって、無線通信部よりも確実に情報を伝達することができる。 In addition, an example of the operation panel for X-ray imaging according to the present invention includes a first wired communication unit that transmits / receives operation information to / from the device identified by the device identification unit through wired communication, and the device detection unit includes: The device includes a second wired communication unit that receives device information by wired communication, and detects the device by receiving the device information from the device side when the device is attached to the device to be operated. is there. The operation panel for X-ray imaging includes a device detection unit having a first wired communication unit and a second wired communication unit. Accordingly, the operation information of the device to be operated and the device information for identifying the device can be transmitted more reliably than the wireless communication unit by wired communication.
　また、本発明に係るＸ線撮影装置は、被検体にＸ線を照射するＸ線管を有する天井懸垂走行式および床走行式の少なくともいずれか一方のＸ線管保持装置と、被検体を透過したＸ線を検出するＸ線検出器を有する水平撮影台および立位撮影台の少なくともいずれか一方と、を備え、さらに、画像情報を表示する表示部と、表示部に表示された画面上の位置を指定して入力する入力部と、操作する装置を検出する装置検出部と、装置検出部に基づいて前記装置を識別する装置識別部と、装置識別部で識別された前記装置の操作に必要で入力部により操作される操作情報を前記表示部に表示させるとともに、識別された前記装置を操作可能にするように制御を行う操作パネル制御部と、を有するＸ線撮影用操作パネルを備えていることを特徴とするものである。 In addition, an X-ray imaging apparatus according to the present invention transmits at least one of a ceiling-suspended traveling type and a floor traveling type X-ray tube holding device having an X-ray tube that irradiates a subject with X-rays, and transmits the subject. At least one of a horizontal imaging stand and an upright imaging stand having an X-ray detector for detecting the detected X-rays, a display unit for displaying image information, and an on-screen displayed on the display unit An input unit that designates and inputs a position, a device detection unit that detects a device to be operated, a device identification unit that identifies the device based on the device detection unit, and an operation of the device identified by the device identification unit An operation panel for X-ray imaging having an operation panel control unit that displays operation information that is necessary and operated by the input unit on the display unit and performs control so that the identified apparatus can be operated is provided. It is characterized by Is shall.
　本発明に係るＸ線撮影装置によれば、Ｘ線撮影装置は、天井懸垂走行式および床走行式の少なくともいずれか一方のＸ線管保持装置と、水平撮影台および立位撮影台の少なくともいずれか一方と備えている。これらの装置のいずれかの操作する装置を、Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルの装置検出部で検出する。その検出された情報に基づき装置識別部で操作する装置を識別する。そして、操作パネル制御部は、識別された装置の操作に必要で入力部により操作される操作情報を表示部に表示させるとともに、識別された装置を操作可能にするように制御を行う。それにより、複数台の装置のうち、操作する装置を検出して識別することで、その装置を操作することができる。すなわち、複数台の装置の操作を１台の操作パネルで共通して選択的に行うことができる。そのため、複数台の装置に、それぞれ操作パネルを用意する必要がないので製造コストを抑えることができる。 According to the X-ray imaging apparatus of the present invention, the X-ray imaging apparatus includes at least one of a ceiling suspension traveling type and a floor traveling type X-ray tube holding device, and at least one of a horizontal imaging stand and a standing imaging stand. With either one. A device to be operated by any of these devices is detected by the device detection unit of the operation panel for X-ray imaging. Based on the detected information, a device to be operated by the device identification unit is identified. The operation panel control unit displays operation information necessary for operation of the identified device and operated by the input unit on the display unit, and controls the identified device to be operable. Thereby, it is possible to operate the device by detecting and identifying the device to be operated among the plurality of devices. That is, a plurality of devices can be selectively operated in common on one operation panel. For this reason, it is not necessary to prepare an operation panel for each of a plurality of apparatuses, so that manufacturing costs can be reduced.
　また、Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルは、表示部に、操作に必要で入力部により操作される操作情報を表示している。そのため、例えば、複数台の装置それぞれの動作に対応した固有の操作ボタンをＸ線撮影用操作パネルに設けなくてもよいので、Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルの構成を簡単にすることができる。また、天井懸垂走行式および床走行式のＸ線管保持装置、水平撮影台並びに立位撮影台の他に新たな装置の、操作に必要な操作ボタン等の操作情報を追加したり、すでに記憶されている操作情報を更新したりすることができる。 Further, the operation panel for X-ray imaging displays operation information necessary for operation and operated by the input unit on the display unit. Therefore, for example, it is not necessary to provide a unique operation button corresponding to the operation of each of the plurality of apparatuses on the X-ray imaging operation panel, so that the configuration of the X-ray imaging operation panel can be simplified. In addition to the ceiling-suspended traveling and floor traveling X-ray tube holding devices, horizontal imaging stand, and standing imaging stand, operation information such as operation buttons necessary for the operation of a new device can be added or stored. The operation information being updated can be updated.
　また、Ｘ線撮影用操作パネルは、操作する装置を検出して識別し、その識別された装置を選択的に操作可能する制御が行われるので、その識別された装置のみに関する操作を行うことができる。そのため、操作者が意図しない他の装置を操作してしまう誤操作を防止することができる。例えば、水平撮影台の操作中に立位撮影台の操作をしてしまうことを防止することができる。 Further, the X-ray imaging operation panel detects and identifies the device to be operated, and is controlled so that the identified device can be selectively operated. Therefore, it is possible to perform an operation only on the identified device. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation that operates another device that is not intended by the operator. For example, it is possible to prevent the standing-up photographing table from being operated during the operation of the horizontal photographing table.
　本発明に係るＸ線撮影用操作パネルによれば、操作する装置を装置検出部で検出し、装置検出部で検出された情報に基づき、操作する装置を装置識別部で識別する。そして、操作パネル制御部は、識別された装置の操作に必要で入力部により操作される操作情報を表示部に表示させるとともに、識別された操作する装置を操作可能にするように制御を行う。それにより、識別された装置に必要な操作ボタン等の操作情報が表示部に表示され、入力部により操作することができるので、複数台の装置の操作を１台の操作パネルで共通して選択的に行うことができる。そのため、複数台の装置それぞれに操作パネルを用意させなくてもよいので、製造コストを抑えることができる。 According to the operation panel for X-ray imaging according to the present invention, the device to be operated is detected by the device detection unit, and the device to be operated is identified by the device identification unit based on the information detected by the device detection unit. The operation panel control unit controls the display unit to display operation information that is necessary for the operation of the identified device and is operated by the input unit, and enables the identified device to be operated. As a result, operation information such as operation buttons necessary for the identified device is displayed on the display unit and can be operated by the input unit, so that the operation of a plurality of devices can be selected in common on one operation panel Can be done automatically. Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare an operation panel for each of a plurality of devices, so that manufacturing costs can be reduced.
実施例１に係るＸ線撮影装置の概略構成図である。1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 実施例１に係るＸ線撮影装置の各装置および操作パネルの概略構成とそれらの関係を示すブロック図である。1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 1 and a relationship thereof. FIG. 実施例１に係る操作パネルと操作パネル取付部を示す斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an operation panel and an operation panel mounting portion according to the first embodiment. 操作パネルの表示部に表示される操作情報の画面の一例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows an example of the screen of the operation information displayed on the display part of an operation panel. 操作パネルの表示部に表示される患者情報の画面の一例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows an example of the patient information screen displayed on the display part of an operation panel. 操作パネルの動作の説明に供するフローチャートである。It is a flowchart with which it uses for description of operation | movement of an operation panel. 実施例２に係るＸ線撮影装置の各装置および操作パネルの概略構成とそれらの関係を示すブロック図である。FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to a second embodiment and a relationship thereof. 実施例３に係るＸ線撮影装置の各装置および操作パネルの概略構成とそれらの関係を示すブロック図である。FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 3 and a relationship between them. 実施例４に係るＸ線撮影装置の各装置および操作パネルの概略構成とそれらの関係を示すブロック図である。FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to Embodiment 4 and a relationship between them.
　１　　…　天井懸架走行式のＸ線管保持装置
　２　　…　床上走行式のＸ線管保持装置
　３　　…　水平撮影台
　４　　…　立位撮影台
　５　　…　操作パネル
　７，１９…　Ｘ線管
　３５，３７…　フラットパネル型Ｘ線検出器（ＦＰＤ）
　６１　…　操作パネル取付部
　６３ａ～６３ｄ…　突起部
　６５　…　表示部
　６７　…　入力部
　６９　…　操作パネル制御部
　７３Ａ～７３Ｄ…　装置検出部
　７５　…　装置識別部
　７７ａ～７７ｄ　…　ボタンスイッチ
　８１　…　無線通信部
　９１，１０１　…　アンテナ
　９３，１０３，１１９　…　送受信部
　１１５…　有線通信部
　１１７…　接続端子 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Ceiling-suspended travel X-ray tube holding device 2 ... Floor-traveling X-ray tube holding device 3 ... Horizontal photographing stand 4 ... Standing photographing stand 5 ... Operation panel 7, 19 ... X-ray tube 35, 37 ... Flat Panel type X-ray detector (FPD)
61 ... Operation panel mounting part 63a to 63d ... Projection part 65 ... Display part 67 ... Input part 69 ... Operation panel control part 73A to 73D ... Device detection part 75 ... Device identification part 77a to 77d ... Button switch 81 ... Wireless communication part 91 , 101 ... Antenna 93, 103, 119 ... Transmission / reception unit 115 ... Wired communication unit 117 ... Connection terminal
　以下、図面を参照して本発明の実施例１を説明する。図１は、実施例１に係るＸ線撮影装置の概略構成図である。図２は、実施例１に係るＸ線撮影装置の各装置および操作パネルの概略構成とそれらの関係を示すブロック図である。図３は、操作パネルと操作パネル取付部を示す斜視図である。 Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an X-ray imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of the X-ray imaging apparatus according to the first embodiment and a relationship thereof. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an operation panel and an operation panel mounting portion.
　図１を参照する。Ｘ線撮影装置は、天井懸架走行式のＸ線管保持装置１と、床上走行式のＸ線管保持装置２と、水平位撮影を行う水平撮影台３と、立位撮影を行う立位撮影台４とを備えている。そして、Ｘ線撮影装置は、これら天井懸架走行式のＸ線管保持装置１、床上走行式のＸ線管保持装置２、水平撮影台３、および立位撮影台４を共通して選択的に操作することができる操作パネル５を備えている。 Refer to FIG. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes a ceiling-suspended traveling X-ray tube holding device 1, a floor-traveling X-ray tube holding device 2, a horizontal imaging table 3 that performs horizontal imaging, and a standing imaging that performs standing imaging. A stand 4 is provided. The X-ray imaging apparatus selectively uses the ceiling-suspended traveling X-ray tube holding device 1, the floor traveling X-ray tube holding device 2, the horizontal imaging table 3, and the standing imaging table 4 in common. An operation panel 5 that can be operated is provided.
　＜天井懸架走行式のＸ線管保持装置＞
　天井懸架走行式のＸ線管保持装置１は、Ｘ線を照射するＸ線管７を天井側から吊り下げて保持するものである。 <Ceiling suspension type X-ray tube holding device>
The ceiling-suspended traveling type X-ray tube holding device 1 suspends and holds an X-ray tube 7 that irradiates X-rays from the ceiling side.
　天井懸架走行式のＸ線管保持装置１は、天井に配置されたレール９と、このレール９に沿って移動可能に支持されたキャリッジ部１１とを備えている。キャリッジ部１１の下部には、伸縮自在に上下動する伸縮支柱１３が備えられている。キャリッジ部１１と接続している伸縮支柱１３の反対側には、取付ブロック１５を介してＸ線管７が備えられている。このＸ線管７の照射口には、照射されるＸ線の照射野を調整するコリメータ１７が取り付けられている。 The ceiling-suspended traveling type X-ray tube holding device 1 includes a rail 9 disposed on the ceiling and a carriage unit 11 supported so as to be movable along the rail 9. At the lower part of the carriage part 11, there is provided a telescopic support column 13 that moves up and down in a retractable manner. An X-ray tube 7 is provided on the opposite side of the telescopic support column 13 connected to the carriage unit 11 via an attachment block 15. A collimator 17 for adjusting the irradiation field of the irradiated X-ray is attached to the irradiation port of the X-ray tube 7.
　レール９は、横方向（Ｘ方向）と紙面方向（Ｙ方向）に直交するように配置されている。そのため、キャリッジ部１１、伸縮支柱１３、取付ブロック１５、およびＸ線管７は、一体となって水平面内（ＸＹ方向）で移動することができる。また、伸縮支柱１３は、上下に伸縮することにより、取付ブロック１５およびＸ線管７を一体となって上下方向（Ｚ方向）に移動することができる。また、Ｘ線管７は、鉛直方向と平行な支柱の軸心Ａを中心にθ１周りに、また紙面方向（Ｙ方向）と平行な軸心Ｂを中心にθ２周りに回転可能に構成されている。すなわち、Ｘ線管７は、水平面内（ＸＹ方向）、および上下方向（Ｚ方向）に移動可能であり、軸心Ａを中心にθ１周り、および軸心Ｂを中心にθ２周りに回転可能である。 The rail 9 is disposed so as to be orthogonal to the horizontal direction (X direction) and the paper surface direction (Y direction). Therefore, the carriage unit 11, the telescopic support column 13, the mounting block 15, and the X-ray tube 7 can be moved together in a horizontal plane (XY direction). Further, the telescopic support column 13 can move up and down (Z direction) together with the mounting block 15 and the X-ray tube 7 by extending and contracting up and down. The X-ray tube 7 is configured to be rotatable around θ1 around the axis A of the column parallel to the vertical direction and around θ2 around the axis B parallel to the paper surface direction (Y direction). Yes. In other words, the X-ray tube 7 can move in a horizontal plane (XY direction) and in the vertical direction (Z direction), and can rotate around θ1 around the axis A and around θ2 around the axis B. is there.
　＜床上走行式のＸ線管保持装置＞
　床上走行式のＸ線管保持装置２は、Ｘ線管７を天井から吊り下げて保持するものとは違い、Ｘ線管１９を床側から保持するものである。 <Floor X-ray tube holding device>
The floor-traveling X-ray tube holding device 2 holds the X-ray tube 19 from the floor side, unlike the X-ray tube 7 suspended from the ceiling.
　床上走行式のＸ線管保持装置２は、床上に配置されたレール２１と、このレール２１に沿って移動可能に支持されたキャリッジ部２３とを備えている。キャリッジ部２３の上部には、支柱２５が備えられている。支柱２５には、支柱２５に沿って移動可能に構成され、かつ、水平面内でレール２１と直交する方向に伸縮する伸縮支持ブロック２７が備えられている。伸縮支持ブロック２７にはＸ線管１９が備えられ、その照射口にはコリメータ２９が取り付けられている。 The floor-travel X-ray tube holding device 2 includes a rail 21 disposed on the floor and a carriage unit 23 supported so as to be movable along the rail 21. A support column 25 is provided on the upper portion of the carriage unit 23. The support column 25 is provided with a telescopic support block 27 that is configured to be movable along the support column 25 and that expands and contracts in a direction perpendicular to the rails 21 in a horizontal plane. The telescopic support block 27 is provided with an X-ray tube 19, and a collimator 29 is attached to the irradiation port.
　レール２１は、横方向（Ｘ方向）に配置されている。そのため、キャリッジ部２３、支柱２５、伸縮支持ブロック２７、およびＸ線管１９は、一体となって横方向（Ｘ方向）に移動させることができる。また、伸縮支持ブロック２７は、支柱２５に沿って移動することにより、伸縮支持ブロック２７およびＸ線管１９を上下方向（Ｚ方向）に移動させることができる。また、伸縮支持ブロック２７は、紙面方向（Ｙ方向）に伸縮するので、Ｘ線管１９を紙面方向（Ｙ方向）に移動させることができる。また、Ｘ線管１９は、紙面方向（Ｙ方向）と平行な軸心Ｃを中心にθ３周りに回転可能である。すなわち、Ｘ線管１９は、水平面内（ＸＹ方向）、上下方向（Ｚ方向）に移動可能であり、軸心Ｃを中心にθ３周りに回転可能である。 The rail 21 is arranged in the horizontal direction (X direction). Therefore, the carriage part 23, the support | pillar 25, the expansion-contraction support block 27, and the X-ray tube 19 can be integrally moved to a horizontal direction (X direction). The telescopic support block 27 can move the telescopic support block 27 and the X-ray tube 19 in the vertical direction (Z direction) by moving along the support column 25. Further, since the telescopic support block 27 expands and contracts in the paper surface direction (Y direction), the X-ray tube 19 can be moved in the paper surface direction (Y direction). Further, the X-ray tube 19 can rotate around θ3 about an axis C parallel to the paper surface direction (Y direction). That is, the X-ray tube 19 can move in the horizontal plane (XY direction) and the vertical direction (Z direction), and can rotate about θ3 about the axis C.
　＜水平撮影台＞
　水平撮影台３は、床上に配置された基台３１と、基台３１の上部に配置され、被検体Ｍが載置される天板３３と、天板３３の下方に配置され、被検体Ｍを透過したＸ線を検出するフラットパネル型Ｘ線検出器（以下適宜、「ＦＰＤ」と称する）３５とを備えている。ＦＰＤ３５は、被検体Ｍが載置される天板３３の面と平行な面内（ＸＹ方向）で移動可能に基台３１に構成されている。 <Horizontal stand>
The horizontal imaging table 3 is disposed on the floor 31, on the top of the platform 31, on the top 33 on which the subject M is placed, on the bottom of the top 33, and on the subject M And a flat panel X-ray detector (hereinafter referred to as “FPD” as appropriate) 35 for detecting X-rays transmitted through. The FPD 35 is configured on the base 31 so as to be movable in a plane (XY direction) parallel to the surface of the top plate 33 on which the subject M is placed.
　＜立位撮影台＞
　立体撮影台４は、被検体Ｍを透過したＸ線を検出するＦＰＤ３７と、ＦＰＤ３７を支持する支持ブロック３９と、支持ブロック３９を支持する支柱４１とを備えている。ＦＰＤ３７は、紙面方向（Ｙ方向）に移動可能に構成され、支持ブロック３９は、支柱４１に沿って（Ｚ方向）移動可能に構成されている。すなわち、ＦＰＤ３７は、ＹＺ方向で移動可能である。 <Standing stand>
The three-dimensional imaging table 4 includes an FPD 37 that detects X-rays transmitted through the subject M, a support block 39 that supports the FPD 37, and a support column 41 that supports the support block 39. The FPD 37 is configured to be movable in the paper surface direction (Y direction), and the support block 39 is configured to be movable along the support column 41 (Z direction). That is, the FPD 37 is movable in the YZ direction.
　天井懸架走行式のＸ線管保持装置１、床上走行式のＸ線管保持装置２、水平撮影台３、および立位撮影台４等の各装置１，２，３，４は、例えば、図示しないモータ、ピニオン、およびラック、または、主動および従動プーリ、ベルト、ワイヤ、およびカウンターウェイトを駆動させて移動および回転される。 The devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 such as the overhead suspension traveling X-ray tube holding device 1, the floor traveling X-ray tube holding device 2, the horizontal photographing table 3, and the standing photographing table 4 are illustrated, for example. It is moved and rotated by driving motors, pinions and racks that do not, or main and driven pulleys, belts, wires, and counterweights.
　＜各装置共通の構成＞
　図１および図２を参照する。後述する各装置１，２，３，４の構成である装置制御部５１、装置メモリ部５３、無線通信部５５、アンテナ５７、送受信部５９、操作パネル取付部６１、および突起部６３ａ～６３ｄは、装置間で同じ符号を付して説明する。 <Common configuration for each device>
Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. A device control unit 51, a device memory unit 53, a wireless communication unit 55, an antenna 57, a transmission / reception unit 59, an operation panel mounting unit 61, and projections 63a to 63d, which are the configurations of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 described later, are provided. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the apparatuses.
　Ｘ線撮影装置の各装置１，２，３，４には、操作パネル５を着脱自在に取り付けることが可能な操作パネル取付部６１が備えられている。操作パネル取付部６１には、図３に示すように、ピン状等の形状からなる突起部６３ａが設けられている。突起部６３ａは、各装置１，２，３，４に応じて、例えば、符号６３ａ～６３ｄに示すように、それぞれ異なる位置に配置される。すなわち、突起部６３ａ～６３ｄそれぞれが各装置１，２，３，４を示している。 Each device 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the X-ray imaging apparatus is provided with an operation panel mounting portion 61 to which the operation panel 5 can be detachably mounted. As shown in FIG. 3, the operation panel mounting portion 61 is provided with a protruding portion 63a having a pin shape or the like. The protrusions 63a are arranged at different positions, for example, as indicated by reference numerals 63a to 63d according to the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. That is, each of the protrusions 63a to 63d indicates the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
　各装置１，２，３，４は、操作パネル５と、各装置１，２，３，４を操作するための操作情報を送受信するための無線通信部５５を備えている。無線通信部５５は、アンテナ５７と送受信部５９とを備えている。 Each device 1, 2, 3, 4 includes an operation panel 5 and a wireless communication unit 55 for transmitting / receiving operation information for operating each device 1, 2, 3, 4. The wireless communication unit 55 includes an antenna 57 and a transmission / reception unit 59.
　送受信部５９は、受信した情報の復調処理等を行い、送信する情報の変調処理等を行う。すなわち、送受信部５９は、操作パネル５側から送信され、アンテナ５７で受信した患者（被検体）情報を含む操作情報等の復調処理等を行い、その情報を装置制御部５１に送信する。一方、送受信部５９は、各装置１，２，３，４から操作パネル５側に送信される情報、例えば、現在のＸ線管７やＦＰＤ３５の位置情報等の情報を無線通信に必要な変調処理等を行って、アンテナ５７から電波として送信する。 The transmission / reception unit 59 performs demodulation processing on received information and performs modulation processing on transmitted information. That is, the transmission / reception unit 59 performs demodulation processing of operation information including patient (subject) information transmitted from the operation panel 5 side and received by the antenna 57 and transmits the information to the apparatus control unit 51. On the other hand, the transmission / reception unit 59 modulates information necessary for wireless communication such as information transmitted from the devices 1, 2, 3, 4 to the operation panel 5 side, for example, information such as current X-ray tube 7 and FPD 35 position information. Processing and the like are performed and transmitted as a radio wave from the antenna 57.
　装置制御部５１は、ＣＰＵ等から構成され、各装置１，２，３，４の各構成を統括して制御する。すなわち、装置制御部５１は、無線通信部５５を介して操作パネル５と通信を行うための制御や、Ｘ線管７，１９およびＦＰＤ３５，３７の移動等の制御を行う。装置制御部５１は、例えば、Ｘ線管保持装置１，２の場合、キャリッジ部１１，２３に備えられている。また、装置メモリ部５３は、各装置１，２，３，４の操作に必要な患者情報を含む操作情報等、操作パネル５や他の入力部から入力された情報を記憶する。 The device control unit 51 is constituted by a CPU or the like, and controls each configuration of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 in an integrated manner. In other words, the device control unit 51 performs control for communicating with the operation panel 5 via the wireless communication unit 55 and control of movement of the X-ray tubes 7 and 19 and the FPDs 35 and 37. For example, in the case of the X-ray tube holding devices 1 and 2, the device control unit 51 is provided in the carriage units 11 and 23. In addition, the device memory unit 53 stores information input from the operation panel 5 and other input units, such as operation information including patient information necessary for the operation of each device 1, 2, 3, 4.
　＜操作パネル＞
　操作パネル５は、図１に示すように、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの操作を行う場合、各装置１，２，３，４に設けられた操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けて操作する。 <Operation panel>
As shown in FIG. 1, the operation panel 5 is attached to an operation panel mounting portion 61 provided in each of the devices 1, 2, 3, 4 when operating any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, 4. To operate.
　操作パネル５は、図２に示すように、文字や図形などの画像情報を表示する表示部６５と、表示部６５に表示された画面上の位置を指示して入力する入力部６７とを備えている。 As shown in FIG. 2, the operation panel 5 includes a display unit 65 that displays image information such as characters and graphics, and an input unit 67 that indicates and inputs a position on the screen displayed on the display unit 65. ing.
　表示部６５は、液晶表示パネルや有機ＥＬパネル等で構成されている。入力部６７は、例えば、座標を検出する透明な部材を表示部６５の画面上に設置し、透明な部材を介して表示部６５の画面上の位置を専用のペンや指で触れることにより入力するタッチパネルで構成されている。入力部６７によって、操作者が入力した数字等の情報や操作情報を操作パネル制御部６９や操作パネルメモリ部７１等に送信する。 The display unit 65 includes a liquid crystal display panel, an organic EL panel, or the like. For example, the input unit 67 sets a transparent member for detecting coordinates on the screen of the display unit 65, and touches the position on the screen of the display unit 65 with a dedicated pen or finger through the transparent member. It consists of a touch panel. The input unit 67 transmits information such as numbers and operation information input by the operator to the operation panel control unit 69, the operation panel memory unit 71, and the like.
　また、操作パネル５は、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかに取り付けられたことでその装置を検出する装置検出部７３Ａと、装置検出部７３Ａで検出された情報に基づいて装置を識別する装置識別部７５とを備えている。 Further, the operation panel 5 is attached to any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 to detect the device, and detects the device based on information detected by the device detection unit 73A. And a device identifying unit 75 for identifying.
　装置検出部７３は、図３に示すように、複数個のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄを備えている。複数個のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄは、それぞれに押されることで、例えば、スイッチが入ってオンの状態になるようになっている。複数個のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄは、各装置１，２，３，４の操作パネル取付部６１のそれぞれに設けられた突起部６３ａ～６３ｄに対応している。すなわち、操作パネル５を操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けた場合、複数個のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄのいずれかが押されてスイッチが入ってオンの状態になったことによって、どの装置に取り付けたのかを検出する。 The device detection unit 73 includes a plurality of button switches 77a to 77d as shown in FIG. When the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d are pressed, the switches are turned on and turned on, for example. The plurality of button switches 77a to 77d correspond to the projections 63a to 63d provided on the operation panel mounting portion 61 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. That is, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attaching portion 61, which device is attached by pressing any one of the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d to turn on the switch. Is detected.
　例えば、天井懸架走行式のＸ線管保持装置１の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付ける場合を一例に説明する。操作パネル５を、操作パネル取付部６１のガイド７９に沿って取り付けた際に、操作パネル取付部６１に設けられたＸ線管保持装置１を示す突起部６３ａによって、Ｘ線管保持装置１に対応する操作パネル５のボタンスイッチ７７ａが押されてスイッチが入る。これにより、装置検出部７３Ａは、Ｘ線管保持装置１に取り付けられたことを検出する。 For example, a case where the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the ceiling-suspended traveling type X-ray tube holding device 1 will be described as an example. When the operation panel 5 is mounted along the guide 79 of the operation panel mounting portion 61, the projection 63 a indicating the X-ray tube holding device 1 provided on the operation panel mounting portion 61 is attached to the X-ray tube holding device 1. The button switch 77a of the corresponding operation panel 5 is pressed to turn on the switch. Accordingly, the device detection unit 73A detects that the X-ray tube holding device 1 is attached.
　装置識別部７５は、複数のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄのいずれかのスイッチが押されてオンの状態であることを検出した装置検出部７３Ａの情報に基づいて、どの装置であるかを識別する。装置識別部７５は、図２に示すように、識別した装置の装置情報を操作パネル制御部６９に送信する。 The device identification unit 75 identifies which device is based on the information of the device detection unit 73A that detects that any one of the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d is pressed and turned on. As shown in FIG. 2, the device identification unit 75 transmits device information of the identified device to the operation panel control unit 69.
　また、操作パネル５は、各装置１，２，３，４に対して操作情報を無線通信で送受信する無線通信部８１を備えている。無線通信部８１は、アンテナ８３と送受信部８５とを備えている。送受信部８５は、上述した無線通信部５５の送受信部５９と同様に、受信した情報の復調処理等を行い、送信する情報の変調処理等を行う。すなわち、送受信部８５は、操作パネル５側から各装置１，２，３，４側に送信する情報、例えば、操作情報や患者情報などを無線通信に必要な変調処理等を行って、アンテナ８３から電波として送信する。一方、送受信部８５は、各装置１，２，３，４側から送信されてアンテナ８３で受信した、例えば、現在のＸ線管７やＦＰＤ３５の位置等の操作情報の復調処理等を行う。そして、その操作情報を後述する操作パネル制御部６９に送信する。なお、無線通信部８１が本発明における第１無線通信部に相当する。 In addition, the operation panel 5 includes a wireless communication unit 81 that transmits and receives operation information to and from the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 by wireless communication. The wireless communication unit 81 includes an antenna 83 and a transmission / reception unit 85. The transmission / reception unit 85 performs demodulation processing on received information and performs modulation processing on information to be transmitted, similar to the transmission / reception unit 59 of the wireless communication unit 55 described above. That is, the transmission / reception unit 85 performs modulation processing or the like necessary for wireless communication on information transmitted from the operation panel 5 side to each device 1, 2, 3, 4 side, for example, operation information and patient information, and the like. Transmit as radio waves from. On the other hand, the transmission / reception unit 85 performs, for example, demodulation processing of operation information such as the current position of the X-ray tube 7 and the FPD 35 transmitted from the devices 1, 2, 3, 4 and received by the antenna 83. Then, the operation information is transmitted to an operation panel control unit 69 described later. The wireless communication unit 81 corresponds to the first wireless communication unit in the present invention.
　操作パネル制御部６９は、ＣＰＵ等から構成され、操作パネル５に搭載されている各構成を制御する。操作パネル制御部６９は、装置識別部７５で識別された装置の操作に必要で、入力部６７により入力されて操作される操作ボタンや患者情報等の操作情報を表示部６５に表示する。また、識別された装置を操作可能にするように制御を行う。例えば、識別された装置と無線通信を行って、その装置の現在の状態を示す操作情報を取得し、その装置と通信可能で指示待ちの待機状態にすることで、識別された装置を操作可能にする。 The operation panel control unit 69 includes a CPU and the like, and controls each component mounted on the operation panel 5. The operation panel control unit 69 displays operation information such as operation buttons and patient information input and operated by the input unit 67 on the display unit 65, which is necessary for the operation of the device identified by the device identification unit 75. In addition, control is performed so that the identified device can be operated. For example, wireless communication is performed with the identified device, operation information indicating the current state of the device is obtained, and the identified device can be operated by communicating with the device and waiting for instructions. To.
　なお、図４および図５に、表示部６５に表示される操作情報と患者情報の表示例を示す。図４は、Ｘ線管保持装置１，２に表示される操作情報の画面の一例を示す図である。操作パネル５により、Ｘ線管保持装置１，２と操作パネル５との間で双方向に無線通信される。Ｘ線管保持装置１，２の現在の状態を示す操作情報、例えば、管電圧や管電流や撮影時間等のＸ線撮影条件の設定値等を取得したり、その情報を元に設定値を変更したりする。例えば、図４の左上の符号Ｗで示される円形の図を入力部から選択して入力することにより、撮影術式（例えば、水平撮影や立位撮影）を選択できる。また、操作パネル５により、Ｘ線管７を水平面内（ＸＹ方向）、上下方向（Ｚ方向）の移動、およびθ１，θ２周りの回転の操作を行うことができる。 4 and 5 show display examples of operation information and patient information displayed on the display unit 65. FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the operation information screen displayed on the X-ray tube holding apparatuses 1 and 2. The operation panel 5 performs two-way wireless communication between the X-ray tube holding devices 1 and 2 and the operation panel 5. Operation information indicating the current state of the X-ray tube holding devices 1 and 2, for example, X-ray imaging condition setting values such as tube voltage, tube current, and imaging time, etc. are obtained, and setting values are obtained based on that information. Or change it. For example, an imaging technique (for example, horizontal imaging or standing imaging) can be selected by selecting and inputting a circular diagram indicated by the symbol W at the upper left in FIG. 4 from the input unit. Further, the operation panel 5 can be operated to move the X-ray tube 7 in the horizontal plane (XY direction), in the vertical direction (Z direction), and to rotate around θ1 and θ2.
　図５は、患者情報の画面の一例を示す図である。患者情報は、例えば、取得するＸ線撮影画像に付して用いられる。また、患者情報を表示部６５に表示させることにより、操作者のみならず患者も患者情報を確認することができる。これにより、Ｘ線撮影の際に、患者が自分の順番であることを確認できるので、Ｘ線撮影画像と患者とが異なっていることを防止することができる。 FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a patient information screen. The patient information is used, for example, by attaching to an acquired X-ray image. Further, by displaying the patient information on the display unit 65, not only the operator but also the patient can check the patient information. Thereby, in the case of X-ray photography, since it can confirm that a patient is his turn, it can prevent that an X-ray photography image and a patient differ.
　操作パネルメモリ部７１は、入力部６７から入力された情報や、各装置１，２，３，４の操作に必要な操作ボタンや患者情報等の操作情報などを記憶する。なお、操作パネルメモリ部７１は、例えば、患者情報を一括して記憶させておくことで、各装置１，２，３，４で共通して用いることができる。 The operation panel memory unit 71 stores information input from the input unit 67 and operation information such as operation buttons and patient information necessary for the operation of each device 1, 2, 3, 4. Note that the operation panel memory unit 71 can be used in common by the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 by storing patient information in a lump.
　＜動作の説明＞
　次に、図６に示すフローチャートに沿って操作パネルの動作について説明する。 <Description of operation>
Next, the operation of the operation panel will be described along the flowchart shown in FIG.
　〔ステップＳ１Ａ〕
　各装置１，２，３，４のうち、装置検出部７３Ａによって操作する装置を検出する。すなわち、先ず、操作する装置の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付ける。例えば、Ｘ線管保持装置１の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付けると、Ｘ線管保持装置１の操作パネル取付部６１に設けられた突起部６３ａにより、操作パネル５に設けられた複数個のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄのうち、Ｘ線管保持装置１を示す突起部６３ａに対応した、ボタンスイッチ７７ａが押されてスイッチが入ったオンの状態になる。 [Step S1A]
Among the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device to be operated is detected by the device detector 73A. That is, first, the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the device to be operated. For example, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the X-ray tube holding device 1, the protrusion 63 a provided on the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the X-ray tube holding device 1 is provided on the operation panel 5. Of the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d, the button switch 77a corresponding to the protrusion 63a indicating the X-ray tube holding device 1 is pushed, and the switch is turned on.
　〔ステップＳ２Ａ〕
　装置識別部７５によって、装置検出部７３Ａで検出された情報に基づいて、操作パネル５を取り付けた装置を識別する。この場合、ボタンスイッチ７７ａが入ったオンの状態であるので、装置識別部７５は、操作パネル５を取り付けた装置がＸ線管保持装置１であると識別する。そして、その識別した装置情報を操作パネル制御部６９に送信する。 [Step S2A]
The device identifying unit 75 identifies the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached based on the information detected by the device detecting unit 73A. In this case, since the button switch 77a is turned on, the device identification unit 75 identifies that the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached is the X-ray tube holding device 1. Then, the identified device information is transmitted to the operation panel control unit 69.
　〔ステップＳ３Ａ〕
　装置識別部７５で識別された装置の装置情報に基づき、操作パネル制御部６９は、その装置の操作に必要で、入力部６７により操作される操作ボタンや患者情報等の操作情報を表示部６５に表示させる。そして、例えば、識別された装置と無線通信を行い、その装置の現在の状態を示す情報を取得し、さらにその装置と通信可能の指示待ちの待機状態にすることで、識別されたその装置を操作可能にする。 [Step S3A]
Based on the device information of the device identified by the device identifying unit 75, the operation panel control unit 69 displays operation information such as operation buttons and patient information operated by the input unit 67 that are necessary for the operation of the device. To display. Then, for example, wireless communication is performed with the identified device, information indicating the current state of the device is acquired, and the identified device is placed in a standby state waiting for an instruction to communicate with the device. Make it operational.
　〔ステップＳ４Ａ〕
　操作パネル５において、表示部６５に表示された操作ボタンを入力部６７で選択して入力することにより、操作パネル５を取り付けたＸ線管保持装置１の操作することができる。操作パネル５側からの操作情報は、無線通信部８１によって送信される。そして、Ｘ線管７を所定の位置に移動させＸ線撮影が行われる。水平撮影台３の天板３３に被検体Ｍが載置されている場合、Ｘ線管７から被検体Ｍに対してＸ線が照射され、被検体Ｍを透過したＸ線をＦＰＤ３５で検出する。それにより、Ｘ線撮影画像を取得することができる。取得したＸ線撮影画像は、装置メモリ部５３に記憶されたり、図示しない表示部に表示されたりする。 [Step S4A]
On the operation panel 5, the operation button displayed on the display unit 65 is selected and input by the input unit 67, whereby the X-ray tube holding device 1 to which the operation panel 5 is attached can be operated. Operation information from the operation panel 5 side is transmitted by the wireless communication unit 81. Then, X-ray imaging is performed by moving the X-ray tube 7 to a predetermined position. When the subject M is placed on the top 33 of the horizontal imaging table 3, the subject M is irradiated with X-rays from the X-ray tube 7, and X-rays transmitted through the subject M are detected by the FPD 35. . Thereby, an X-ray image can be acquired. The acquired X-ray image is stored in the device memory unit 53 or displayed on a display unit (not shown).
　〔ステップＳ５Ａ〕
　識別されたＸ線管保持装置１の操作を終了する場合は、次のステップＳ６Ａに進む。また、継続して識別されたＸ線管保持装置１を操作する場合は、ステップＳ４Ａに戻る。 [Step S5A]
When the operation of the identified X-ray tube holding apparatus 1 is to be terminated, the process proceeds to the next step S6A. When operating the X-ray tube holding device 1 identified continuously, the process returns to step S4A.
　〔ステップＳ６Ａ〕
　識別されたＸ線管保持装置１の操作を終了する場合、操作パネル５の入力部６７等による入力の他に、Ｘ線管保持装置１の操作パネル取付部６１から操作パネル５を取り外すことで行われる。操作パネル５が取り外されると、操作パネル取付部６１に設けられた突起部６３ａにより押されてオンの状態になっていたボタンスイッチ７７ａが離れてオフの状態になる。このボタンスイッチ７７ａがオフの状態になったとの装置検出部７３Ａの情報に基づき、装置識別部７５によって、Ｘ線管保持装置１の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５が取り付けられていない状態であると判定される。この情報は、装置識別部７５から操作パネル制御部６９に送信される。操作パネル制御部６９は、Ｘ線管保持装置１と操作可能の状態を終了する。 [Step S6A]
When the operation of the identified X-ray tube holding device 1 is to be terminated, the operation panel 5 is removed from the operation panel mounting portion 61 of the X-ray tube holding device 1 in addition to the input by the input unit 67 or the like of the operation panel 5. Done. When the operation panel 5 is removed, the button switch 77a, which has been turned on by being pushed by the projection 63a provided on the operation panel mounting portion 61, is separated and turned off. Based on the information of the device detection unit 73A that the button switch 77a is turned off, the device identification unit 75 does not attach the operation panel 5 to the operation panel mounting unit 61 of the X-ray tube holding device 1. It is determined that there is. This information is transmitted from the device identification unit 75 to the operation panel control unit 69. The operation panel control unit 69 finishes the operation with the X-ray tube holding device 1.
　このように、操作パネル５を、操作しようとする各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けることで、その操作パネル５を取り付けた装置を操作することができる。そして、操作パネル５を取り付けた装置の操作パネル取付部６１から操作パネル５を取り外すことで、その装置の操作を終了することができる。 In this way, by attaching the operation panel 5 to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 to be operated, the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached can be operated. . And the operation of the apparatus can be complete | finished by removing the operation panel 5 from the operation panel attaching part 61 of the apparatus to which the operation panel 5 was attached.
　以上の構成によれば、操作パネル５は、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの、操作パネル５を取り付けた装置を検出する装置検出部７３と、装置検出部７３で検出された情報に基づいて、その装置を識別する装置識別部７５とを備えている。そして、操作パネル制御部６９は、装置識別部７５で識別された装置の操作に必要で入力部６７により操作される操作ボタンや患者情報等の装置情報を表示させるとともに、識別された装置を操作可能にする制御が行われる。それにより、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの操作パネル５を取り付けた装置を検出することで、その検出されて識別された装置を操作可能にすることができる。また、別の装置を操作する場合は、別の装置に操作パネル５を取り付けて検出させることで、その検出されて識別された装置を操作可能にすることができる。すなわち、各装置１，２，３，４の操作を１台の操作パネル５で共通して選択的に行うことができる。そのため、各装置１，２，３，４に操作パネル５をそれぞれ設けなくてもよいので、Ｘ線撮影装置の製造コストを抑えることができる。 According to the above configuration, the operation panel 5 is detected by the device detection unit 73 that detects the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached and the device detection unit 73 of any of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. A device identification unit 75 for identifying the device based on the information is provided. The operation panel control unit 69 displays device information such as operation buttons and patient information that are necessary for the operation of the device identified by the device identification unit 75 and is operated by the input unit 67, and operates the identified device. Control is made possible. Accordingly, by detecting the device to which any one of the operation panels 5 of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 is detected, the detected and identified device can be operated. When another device is operated, the operation panel 5 is attached to another device and detected, thereby enabling the device identified and detected to be operated. That is, the operations of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 can be selectively performed in common on one operation panel 5. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide the operation panel 5 in each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, so that the manufacturing cost of the X-ray imaging apparatus can be suppressed.
　また、表示部６５に、各装置１，２，３，４のうち、識別された装置の操作に必要で入力部６７により操作される操作ボタンや患者情報等の操作情報を表示させている。例えば、表示部６５に操作ボタンを表示させ、その操作ボタンを入力部６７で選択して入力することにより、その識別された装置を操作することができる。そのため、操作パネル５に、各装置１，２，３，４の固有の操作ボタンを設けなくてもよいので、操作パネル５の構成を簡単にすることができる。また、操作パネルメモリ部７１に、新たな装置の操作に必要な操作ボタン等の操作情報を追加したり、すでに記憶されている操作情報を更新したりすることもできる。 The display unit 65 displays operation information such as operation buttons operated by the input unit 67 and patient information necessary for the operation of the identified device among the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. For example, the identified device can be operated by displaying an operation button on the display unit 65 and selecting and inputting the operation button with the input unit 67. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide the operation panel 5 with the operation buttons unique to the respective devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. Therefore, the configuration of the operation panel 5 can be simplified. Further, operation information such as operation buttons necessary for operation of a new device can be added to the operation panel memory unit 71, or already stored operation information can be updated.
　また、操作パネル５を取り付けた装置を検出して識別し、その識別された装置を選択的に操作するように制御が行われているので、取り付けた装置のみに関する操作を行うことができる。そのため、意図しない装置を操作してしまう誤操作を防止することができる。 In addition, since control is performed so that the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached is detected and identified, and the identified device is selectively operated, it is possible to perform operations only on the attached device. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation of operating an unintended device.
　また、操作パネル５の装置検出部７３Ａは、各装置１，２，３，４に対応した複数のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄを備えている。複数のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄは、各装置１，２，３，４を示す突起部６３ａ～６３ｄと対応している。それにより、操作パネル５を、所定の操作する装置の操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けた際に、いずれかのスイッチが入ってオンの状態になることで、取り付けた装置を検出することができる。 The device detection unit 73A of the operation panel 5 includes a plurality of button switches 77a to 77d corresponding to the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. The plurality of button switches 77a to 77d correspond to the protrusions 63a to 63d showing the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively. Thereby, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the device to be operated in a predetermined manner, the attached device can be detected by turning on any of the switches.
　また、操作パネル５は、装置識別部７５で識別された装置の操作情報を無線通信で送受信する無線通信部８１を備えている。それにより、操作パネル５を取り付ける各装置１，２，３，４の操作パネル取付部６１まで、ケーブルを配線する手間やスペースを必要としないので、結果的に製造コストを抑えることができる。 Further, the operation panel 5 includes a wireless communication unit 81 that transmits and receives the operation information of the device identified by the device identification unit 75 by wireless communication. Thereby, since it does not require the effort and space which wire a cable to the operation panel attachment part 61 of each apparatus 1,2,3,4 which attaches the operation panel 5, manufacturing cost can be held down as a result.
　次に、図面を参照して本発明の実施例２を説明する。図７は、実施例２に係るＸ線撮影装置の各装置および操作パネルの概略構成とそれらの関係を示すブロック図である。なお、実施例１と重複する構成については説明を省略する。 Next, Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of the X-ray imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment and a relationship thereof. Note that a description of the same components as those in the first embodiment is omitted.
　実施例２の操作パネル５は、操作する所定の装置からの電波の送信範囲に存在する場合に操作が可能となる。すなわち、操作パネル５は、各装置１，２，３，４の少なくともいずれかの操作する所定の装置からの電波の送信範囲に存在することを検出する装置検出部７３Ｂを備えている。装置検出部７３Ｂは、無線通信部８１と同様に、アンテナ９１と送受信部９３とを備えている。なお、アンテナ９１と送受信部９３が本発明における第２無線通信部に相当する。 The operation panel 5 of the second embodiment can be operated when it is within the transmission range of radio waves from a predetermined device to be operated. That is, the operation panel 5 includes a device detection unit 73B that detects the presence of a radio wave from a predetermined device operated by at least one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. Similarly to the wireless communication unit 81, the device detection unit 73 </ b> B includes an antenna 91 and a transmission / reception unit 93. The antenna 91 and the transmission / reception unit 93 correspond to the second wireless communication unit in the present invention.
　一方、各装置１，２，３，４は、装置検出部７３Ｂと無線通信するための無線通信部９５を備えている。無線通信部９５は、同様に、アンテナ９７と送受信部９９とを備えている。なお、無線通信部９５は、操作パネル取付部６１に配置されていなくともよい。 Meanwhile, each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 includes a wireless communication unit 95 for wireless communication with the device detection unit 73B. Similarly, the wireless communication unit 95 includes an antenna 97 and a transmission / reception unit 99. Note that the wireless communication unit 95 may not be disposed on the operation panel attachment unit 61.
　＜動作の説明＞
　図６のフローチャートを参照しながら操作パネルの動作について説明する。なお、図６のフローチャートにおける実施例１のステップＳ１Ａ～ステップＳ６Ａと異なるステップを、ステップＳ１Ｂ～ステップＳ６Ｂとして説明する。 <Description of operation>
The operation of the operation panel will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Steps different from steps S1A to S6A of the first embodiment in the flowchart of FIG. 6 will be described as steps S1B to S6B.
　〔ステップＳ１Ｂ〕
　各装置１，２，３，４の少なくともいずれかの操作する装置を装置検出部７３Ｂによって検出する。先ず、操作パネル制御部６９は、入力部６７等からの入力された装置を識別する装置情報を要求する信号（以下、「装置情報要求信号」と称する）を装置検出部７３Ｂの送受信部９３に送信する。装置検出部７３Ｂの送受信部９３は、装置情報要求信号を無線通信に必要な変調処理等を行い、アンテナ９１から各装置１，２，３，４に対して電波として送信する。 [Step S1B]
A device that operates at least one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 is detected by the device detection unit 73B. First, the operation panel control unit 69 sends a signal requesting device information for identifying the device input from the input unit 67 or the like (hereinafter referred to as “device information request signal”) to the transmission / reception unit 93 of the device detection unit 73B. Send. The transmission / reception unit 93 of the device detection unit 73B performs a modulation process or the like necessary for wireless communication on the device information request signal, and transmits the signal as a radio wave from the antenna 91 to each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
　一方、各装置１，２，３，４では、操作パネル５側から装置情報要求信号を無線通信部９５のアンテナ９７で受信する。送受信部９９は、アンテナ９７で受信された装置情報要求信号の復調処理等を行って装置制御部５１に送信する。装置制御部５１は、装置情報要求信号に基づいて、装置メモリ部５３から装置情報を読み出し、無線通信部９５の送受信部９９に送信する。 On the other hand, in each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device information request signal is received by the antenna 97 of the wireless communication unit 95 from the operation panel 5 side. The transmission / reception unit 99 performs demodulation processing of the device information request signal received by the antenna 97 and transmits the signal to the device control unit 51. The device control unit 51 reads device information from the device memory unit 53 based on the device information request signal and transmits the device information to the transmission / reception unit 99 of the wireless communication unit 95.
　送受信部９９は、装置情報に対して無線通信に必要な変調処理等を行い、アンテナ９７から操作パネル５側に対して電波として送信する。なお、各装置１，２，３，４は、装置情報要求信号を受信した場合に装置情報を返信する。すなわち、各装置１，２，３，４の無線通信部９５は、装置検出部７３Ｂの電波の送信範囲内に存在する場合に操作パネル５側からの装置情報要求信号を受信する。また、無線通信部９５の電波の送信範囲は、操作情報を送受信する無線通信部５５よりも狭く設定されている。それにより、装置検出部７３Ｂは、無線通信部５５よりも狭い電波の所定の送信範囲内でしか、操作パネル５が装置情報を受信できないようになっている。すなわち、無線通信部９５は、無線通信部５５と異なる送信範囲に設定できるようになっている。 The transmission / reception unit 99 performs modulation processing and the like necessary for wireless communication on the device information, and transmits the device information as radio waves from the antenna 97 to the operation panel 5 side. In addition, each apparatus 1, 2, 3, 4 returns apparatus information, when an apparatus information request signal is received. That is, the wireless communication unit 95 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 receives the device information request signal from the operation panel 5 side when it is within the radio wave transmission range of the device detection unit 73B. In addition, the radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95 is set narrower than the wireless communication unit 55 that transmits and receives operation information. As a result, the device detection unit 73B is configured such that the operation panel 5 can receive device information only within a predetermined transmission range of radio waves narrower than that of the wireless communication unit 55. That is, the wireless communication unit 95 can be set to a transmission range different from that of the wireless communication unit 55.
　各装置１，２，３，４の無線通信部９５の少なくともいずれかの電波の送信範囲内に操作パネル５が存在する場合、操作パネル５の装置検出部７３Ｂは装置情報を受信することができる。すなわち、操作パネル５のアンテナ９１で装置情報を受信して送受信部９３に送信する。送受信部９３は、アンテナ９１で受信した装置情報の復調処理等を行って、装置識別部７５に送信する。それにより、装置検出部７３Ｂは、装置情報を受信することで、その装置を検出する。 When the operation panel 5 exists within at least one radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device detection unit 73B of the operation panel 5 can receive the device information. . That is, the apparatus information is received by the antenna 91 of the operation panel 5 and transmitted to the transmission / reception unit 93. The transmission / reception unit 93 performs demodulation processing of the device information received by the antenna 91 and transmits the device information to the device identification unit 75. Thereby, the device detection unit 73B detects the device by receiving the device information.
　なお、無線通信部９５の電波の送信範囲内に操作パネルが存在しない場合、操作パネル５の装置検出部７３Ｂは、装置情報を識別できないので、例えば、所定時間経過しても応答がないとき、無線通信部９５の電波の送信範囲外であることを検出する。 If the operation panel does not exist within the radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95, the device detection unit 73B of the operation panel 5 cannot identify the device information. For example, when there is no response after a predetermined time, It is detected that the radio communication unit 95 is out of the radio wave transmission range.
　〔ステップＳ６Ｂ〕
　識別され操作可能の状態である操作中の装置の操作を終了する場合、操作パネル５の入力部６７等による入力の他に、操作中の装置の無線通信部９５の電波の送信範囲内から操作パネル５を送信範囲外に移動させることで行われる。このとき、装置情報の検出の動作は、例えば、時間的や操作情報の送信おきに行われている。そのため、操作パネル５が、操作中の装置の無線送信部９５の送信範囲外にある場合、所定時間経過しても応答がないとして、操作中の装置との操作情報の無線通信、すなわち操作を終了させる制御が行われる。 [Step S6B]
When the operation of the device being operated that has been identified and is operable is terminated, in addition to the input by the input unit 67 and the like of the operation panel 5, the operation is performed from within the radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95 of the device being operated. This is done by moving the panel 5 out of the transmission range. At this time, the operation of detecting the device information is performed, for example, every time or operation information is transmitted. For this reason, if the operation panel 5 is outside the transmission range of the wireless transmission unit 95 of the device being operated, it is assumed that no response will be received even after a predetermined time has elapsed, and wireless communication of operation information with the device being operated, that is, operation is performed. Control to end is performed.
　このように、操作する各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの無線通信部９５からの電波の送信範囲内に存在する場合、操作パネル５は、その電波を受信した装置を操作することができる。そして、その電波を受信した装置の無線通信部９５からの電波の送信範囲外に存在する場合、操作パネル５は、その電波を受信した装置の操作を終了する。 As described above, when the operation panel 5 exists within the transmission range of the radio wave from the radio communication unit 95 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 to be operated, the operation panel 5 operates the device that has received the radio wave. Can do. And when it exists out of the transmission range of the radio wave from the wireless communication part 95 of the apparatus which received the radio wave, the operation panel 5 complete | finishes operation of the apparatus which received the radio wave.
　また、無線通信部９５の送信範囲は、各装置１，２，３，４間で重複してもよい。仮に、２つ以上の装置を検出したときは、装置情報を受信したそれらの装置の中から選択して操作するように制御してもよい。なお、無線通信部５５と無線通信部８１との間、および、無線通信部９５と装置検出部７３Ｂとの間の無線通信は、混信を避けるように構成されている。また、無線通信部９５の電波の送信範囲は、各装置１，２，３，４の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付けた場合、操作パネル取付部６１を含むようにそれぞれ、送信範囲を設定するようにしてもよい。それにより、操作する装置の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付けた状態で操作することができる。 Further, the transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95 may overlap between the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. If two or more devices are detected, the device information may be selected and operated from those devices that have received the device information. Note that wireless communication between the wireless communication unit 55 and the wireless communication unit 81 and between the wireless communication unit 95 and the device detection unit 73B is configured to avoid interference. Further, the radio signal transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95 is such that when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4, the transmission range includes the operation panel attachment portion 61. May be set. Thereby, it can operate in the state which attached the operation panel 5 to the operation panel attachment part 61 of the apparatus to operate.
　以上の構成を備えた実施例２によれば、操作パネル５は、アンテナ９１と送受信部９３とを有する装置検出部７３Ａを備えている。そのため、各装置１，２，３，４の少なくともいずれかの無線通信部９５の電波の送信範囲内に操作パネル５の装置検出部７３Ｂが存在する場合、操作パネル５によって、装置情報を受信した装置を選択的に操作可能にすることができる。すなわち、操作する装置の近くに位置することによってその装置を操作することができる。また、無線通信部９５の電波の送信範囲内であれば、操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付けて、また、操作者の手元で識別された装置を操作することができる。 According to the second embodiment having the above configuration, the operation panel 5 includes the device detection unit 73 </ b> A having the antenna 91 and the transmission / reception unit 93. Therefore, when the device detection unit 73B of the operation panel 5 exists within the radio wave transmission range of at least one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device information is received by the operation panel 5. The device can be selectively operable. That is, the device can be operated by being located near the device to be operated. Further, if it is within the radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 95, the operation panel 5 can be attached to the operation panel attachment unit 61, and the device identified by the operator can be operated.
　図面を参照して本発明の実施例３を説明する。図８は、実施例３に係るＸ線撮影装置の各装置および操作パネルの概略構成とそれらの関係を示すブロック図である。なお、上述の各実施例と重複する構成については説明を省略する。 Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of the X-ray imaging apparatus according to the third embodiment and a relationship thereof. Note that the description of the same components as those in the above-described embodiments is omitted.
　実施例３の操作パネル５は、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの操作する所定の装置の送信範囲内に存在する場合、すなわち、操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けた場合に操作が可能となる。すなわち、操作パネル５は、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けた際に、その装置側から装置情報を受信することで前記装置を検出する装置検出部７３Ｃを備えている。装置検出部７３Ｃは、アンテナ１０１と送受信部１０３とを備えている。なお、アンテナ１０１と送受信部１０３が本発明における第２無線通信部に相当する。 The operation panel 5 of the third embodiment is operated when it is within the transmission range of a predetermined device operated by any one of the devices 1, 2, 3 and 4, that is, when it is attached to the operation panel mounting portion 61. It becomes possible. That is, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device detection unit detects the device by receiving device information from the device side. 73C is provided. The device detection unit 73 </ b> C includes an antenna 101 and a transmission / reception unit 103. The antenna 101 and the transmission / reception unit 103 correspond to the second wireless communication unit in the present invention.
　一方、各装置１，２，３，４は、操作パネル５の装置検出部７３Ｃに対して、情報の送受信を行うための無線通信部１０５を備えている。無線通信部１０５は、操作パネル取付部６１に設けられている。無線通信部１０５は、非接触ＩＣカードやＩＣタグのようなもので構成され、アンテナ１０７、送受信部１０９、制御部１１１、およびメモリ部１１３とを備えている。すなわち、無線通信部１０５は、各装置１，２，３，４の制御系と独立して構成されている。 On the other hand, each of the devices 1, 2, 3 and 4 includes a wireless communication unit 105 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the device detection unit 73C of the operation panel 5. The wireless communication unit 105 is provided in the operation panel attachment unit 61. The wireless communication unit 105 is configured by a non-contact IC card or an IC tag, and includes an antenna 107, a transmission / reception unit 109, a control unit 111, and a memory unit 113. That is, the wireless communication unit 105 is configured independently of the control system of each device 1, 2, 3, 4.
　無線通信部１０５のメモリ部１１３には、装置を識別する識別情報等が記憶されている。また、無線通信部１０５は、操作パネル５側から送信される電波を電源として利用している。無線通信部１０５は、操作パネル５から送信された電波（電磁波）により、電力が供給されるとともに装置情報要求信号を受信する。無線通信部１０５の制御部１１１は、受信された装置情報要求信号に基づいて、メモリ部１１３に記憶されている装置情報を操作パネル５側に送信する。なお、無線通信部１０５は、蓄電池から電力を供給してもよい。 The memory unit 113 of the wireless communication unit 105 stores identification information for identifying the device. Further, the wireless communication unit 105 uses radio waves transmitted from the operation panel 5 side as a power source. The wireless communication unit 105 is supplied with power and receives a device information request signal by radio waves (electromagnetic waves) transmitted from the operation panel 5. Based on the received device information request signal, the control unit 111 of the wireless communication unit 105 transmits the device information stored in the memory unit 113 to the operation panel 5 side. Note that the wireless communication unit 105 may supply power from the storage battery.
　装置検出部７３Ｃからの電波の送信範囲は、各装置１，２，３，４の無線通信部１０５に電力を供給して駆動させることができる範囲であることが好ましい。また、各装置１，２，３，４の無線通信部１０５の電波の送信範囲は、操作パネル５を操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けたときに、送信できる範囲であることが好ましい。 The transmission range of the radio wave from the device detection unit 73C is preferably a range in which power can be supplied to the wireless communication unit 105 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 and driven. Moreover, it is preferable that the radio wave transmission range of the wireless communication unit 105 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, 4 is a range that can be transmitted when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment unit 61.
　＜動作の説明＞
　図６のフローチャートを参照しながら操作パネルの動作について説明する。なお、図６のフローチャートにおける実施例１のステップＳ１Ａ～ステップＳ６Ａと異なるステップを、ステップＳ１Ｃ～ステップＳ６Ｃとして説明する。 <Description of operation>
The operation of the operation panel will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Steps different from steps S1A to S6A of the first embodiment in the flowchart of FIG. 6 will be described as steps S1C to S6C.
　〔ステップＳ１Ｃ〕
　各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの操作する装置を装置検出部７３Ｃによって検出する。先ず、操作する装置の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付ける。操作パネル５の入力部６７等により入力された操作情報に基づき、あるいは、操作パネル５を取り付けると、図示しないスイッチが作動することに基づき、操作パネル５の操作パネル制御部６９は、装置情報要求信号を、装置検出部７３Ｃの送受信部１０３およびアンテナ１０１を介して、操作パネル５を取り付けた装置の無線通信部１０５に電波として送信する。 [Step S1C]
The device to be operated is detected by the device detection unit 73C. First, the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the device to be operated. Based on the operation information input from the input unit 67 or the like of the operation panel 5 or when the operation panel 5 is attached, the switch (not shown) is operated, so that the operation panel control unit 69 of the operation panel 5 The signal is transmitted as a radio wave to the wireless communication unit 105 of the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached via the transmission / reception unit 103 of the device detection unit 73C and the antenna 101.
　一方、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの装置の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付けた装置では、操作パネル５側から装置情報要求信号を無線通信部１０５のアンテナ１０７で受信する。このとき、操作パネル５側からの電波によって無線通信部１０５を駆動させる電力が供給される。電力が供給されると無線通信部１０５の送受信部１０９は、アンテナ１０７で受信した装置情報要求信号の復調処理等を行って制御部１１１に送信する。制御部１１１は、操作パネル５側からの装置情報要求情報に基づいて、メモリ部１１３から装置情報を読み出し、送受信部１０９に送信する。送受信部１０９は、装置情報を無線通信に必要な変調処理等を行い、アンテナ１０７から操作パネル５側に向けて送信する。 On the other hand, in a device in which the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of any one of the devices 1, 2, 3 and 4, a device information request signal is transmitted from the operation panel 5 side through the antenna 107 of the wireless communication unit 105. Receive. At this time, power for driving the wireless communication unit 105 is supplied by radio waves from the operation panel 5 side. When power is supplied, the transmission / reception unit 109 of the wireless communication unit 105 performs demodulation processing of the device information request signal received by the antenna 107 and transmits the signal to the control unit 111. The control unit 111 reads out device information from the memory unit 113 based on the device information request information from the operation panel 5 side, and transmits the device information to the transmission / reception unit 109. The transmission / reception unit 109 performs modulation processing required for wireless communication and transmits the device information from the antenna 107 toward the operation panel 5 side.
　無線通信部１０５のアンテナ１０７から送信された装置情報を装置検出部７３Ｃで受信する。それにより、装置検出部７３Ｃは、取り付けた装置を検出する。 The device information transmitted from the antenna 107 of the wireless communication unit 105 is received by the device detection unit 73C. Thereby, the device detection unit 73C detects the attached device.
　〔ステップＳ６Ｃ〕
　識別され操作可能の状態である操作中の装置の操作を終了する場合、操作パネル５の入力部６７等による入力の他に、操作中の装置の操作パネル取付部６１から操作パネル５を取り出すことで行われる。それにより、操作中の装置の無線通信部１０５の送信範囲外、または、装置検出部７３Ｃの電波の送信範囲外になる。所定時間経過しても応答がないとき、装置検出部７３Ｃは、送信範囲外であることを検出する。その情報に基づき装置識別部７５は、識別され操作可能の状態である装置と送信範囲外であると判定する。そして、その情報を操作パネル制御部６９に送信する。操作パネル制御部６９は、操作中の装置の操作を終了する。 [Step S6C]
When the operation of the device being operated that has been identified and is operable is to be terminated, the operation panel 5 is taken out from the operation panel mounting portion 61 of the device being operated in addition to the input by the input unit 67 or the like of the operation panel 5 Done in As a result, the device is out of the transmission range of the wireless communication unit 105 of the device being operated or out of the radio wave transmission range of the device detection unit 73C. When there is no response even after a predetermined time has elapsed, device detection unit 73C detects that it is out of the transmission range. Based on the information, the device identification unit 75 determines that the device is identified and operable and is out of the transmission range. Then, the information is transmitted to the operation panel control unit 69. The operation panel control unit 69 ends the operation of the device being operated.
　このように、操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付けた場合は、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかから装置情報を受信されるので、その装置を操作可能にすることができる。また、操作パネル取付部６１から操作パネル５を取り外した場合、識別され操作可能の状態である装置からの装置情報を受信することができないので、その装置の操作を終了する。 As described above, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61, the device information is received from any one of the devices 1, 2, 3 and 4, so that the device can be operated. . Further, when the operation panel 5 is removed from the operation panel mounting portion 61, the apparatus information is not received from the apparatus that is identified and operable, and thus the operation of the apparatus is terminated.
　以上の構成を備えた実施例３によれば、操作パネル５の装置検出部７３Ｃは、装置情報を無線通信で受信するアンテナ１０１と送受信部１０３を備えている。そして、操作する装置の無線通信部１０５が設けられた操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けた際に、前記装置側から装置情報を受信することでその装置を検出する。それにより、操作する装置の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付けた場合、その装置を操作可能にすることができる。また、無線通信部１０５は、各装置１，２，３，４の制御系と独立して構成され、操作パネル取付部６１に配置されている。そのため、操作パネル取付部６１までの配線をしなくてもよいので、ケーブルの配線の手間やスペースが不必要になる。そのため、製造コストを抑えることができる。 According to the third embodiment having the above configuration, the device detection unit 73C of the operation panel 5 includes the antenna 101 and the transmission / reception unit 103 that receive device information by wireless communication. When the wireless communication unit 105 of the device to be operated is attached to the operation panel attachment unit 61, the device is detected by receiving device information from the device side. Thereby, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the device to be operated, the device can be operated. In addition, the wireless communication unit 105 is configured independently of the control system of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 and is disposed on the operation panel mounting unit 61. For this reason, since it is not necessary to perform wiring to the operation panel mounting portion 61, labor and space for cable wiring become unnecessary. Therefore, manufacturing cost can be suppressed.
　図面を参照して本発明の実施例４を説明する。図９は、実施例４に係るＸ線撮影装置の各装置および操作パネルの概略構成とそれらの関係を示すブロック図である。なお、上述の各実施例と重複する構成については説明を省略する。 Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of each apparatus and operation panel of the X-ray imaging apparatus according to the fourth embodiment and their relationship. Note that the description of the same components as those in the above-described embodiments is omitted.
　図９を参照する。実施例４の操作パネル５は、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けられた際に、その装置側から装置情報を有線通信で受信することによりその装置を検出する装置検出部７３Ｄと、装置識別部７５で識別された装置の操作情報を有線通信で送受信する有線通信部１１５とを備えている。装置検出部７３Ｄは、接続端子１１７と送受信部１１９とを備えている。また、有線通信部１１５は、接続端子１２１と送受信部１２３とを備えている。 Refer to FIG. When the operation panel 5 according to the fourth embodiment is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device panel receives the device information from the device side by wire communication, thereby the device. And a wired communication unit 115 that transmits / receives operation information of the device identified by the device identifying unit 75 by wired communication. The device detection unit 73D includes a connection terminal 117 and a transmission / reception unit 119. The wired communication unit 115 includes a connection terminal 121 and a transmission / reception unit 123.
　なお、有線通信部１１５が本発明における第１有線通信部に相当し、接続端子１１７と送受信部１１９が本発明における第２有線通信部に相当する。 The wired communication unit 115 corresponds to the first wired communication unit in the present invention, and the connection terminal 117 and the transmission / reception unit 119 correspond to the second wired communication unit in the present invention.
　一方、各装置１，２，３，４の操作パネル取付部６１には、装置検出部７３Ｄおよび有線通信部１１５と電気的に接続する有線通信部１２５，１２７が設けられている。有線通信部１２５は、接続端子１２９と送受信部１３１とを備えている。また、有線通信部１２７は、接続端子１３３と送受信部１３５とを備えている。各装置１，２，３，４の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付けた際に、操作パネル５の接続端子１１７、１２１は、それぞれ操作パネル取付部６１の接続端子１２９，１３１と電気的に接続される。なお、送受信部１３１，１３５は、図９では、操作パネル取付部６１に設けられているが、操作パネル取付部６１に設けられていなくてもよい。 On the other hand, the operation panel mounting portion 61 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 is provided with wired communication units 125 and 127 that are electrically connected to the device detection unit 73D and the wired communication unit 115. The wired communication unit 125 includes a connection terminal 129 and a transmission / reception unit 131. The wired communication unit 127 includes a connection terminal 133 and a transmission / reception unit 135. When the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4, the connection terminals 117 and 121 of the operation panel 5 are electrically connected to the connection terminals 129 and 131 of the operation panel attachment portion 61, respectively. Connected. In FIG. 9, the transmission / reception units 131 and 135 are provided in the operation panel attachment unit 61, but may not be provided in the operation panel attachment unit 61.
　＜動作の説明＞
　図６のフローチャートを参照しながら操作パネルの動作について説明する。なお、図６のフローチャートにおける実施例１のステップＳ１Ａ～ステップＳ６Ａと異なるステップを、ステップＳ１Ｄ～ステップＳ６Ｄとして説明する。 <Description of operation>
The operation of the operation panel will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Steps different from Steps S1A to S6A of the first embodiment in the flowchart of FIG. 6 will be described as Steps S1D to S6D.
　〔ステップＳ１Ｄ〕
　各装置１，２，３，４のうちの操作する装置を装置検出部７３Ｄによって検出する。先ず、操作する装置の操作パネル取付部６１に操作パネル５を取り付ける。それにより、操作パネル５の装置検出部７３Ｄの接続端子１１７および有線通信部１１５の接続端子１２１が、それぞれ、各装置１，２，３，４の有線通信部１２５の接続端子１２９および有線通信部１２７の接続端子１３３と電気的に接続される。 [Step S1D]
Of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device to be operated is detected by the device detector 73D. First, the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of the device to be operated. Thereby, the connection terminal 117 of the device detection unit 73D of the operation panel 5 and the connection terminal 121 of the wired communication unit 115 are respectively connected to the connection terminal 129 and the wired communication unit of the wired communication unit 125 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4. The terminal 127 is electrically connected to the connection terminal 133.
　操作パネル制御部６９は、電気的に接続されたことを送受信部１１９で自動的に検出されたのに基づき、または、操作パネル５の入力部６７等からの入力に基づき、装置を識別する装置情報要求信号を送信する。操作パネル制御部６９は、装置情報要求信号を、送受信部１１９、接続端子１１７、接続端子１２９、および送受信部１３１と順番に伝達されて各装置１，２，３，４の装置制御部５１に送信する。このとき、送受信部１１９では、有線通信に必要な変調処理等が行われ、送受信部１３１では、必要な復調処理等が行われる。 The operation panel control unit 69 is a device for identifying a device based on the fact that the transmission / reception unit 119 automatically detects that it is electrically connected, or based on the input from the input unit 67 or the like of the operation panel 5. An information request signal is transmitted. The operation panel control unit 69 transmits the device information request signal to the device control unit 51 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 in order with the transmission / reception unit 119, the connection terminal 117, the connection terminal 129, and the transmission / reception unit 131. Send. At this time, the transmission / reception unit 119 performs modulation processing and the like necessary for wired communication, and the transmission / reception unit 131 performs necessary demodulation processing and the like.
　装置制御部５１は、操作パネル５からの装置情報要求信号に基づいて、メモリ部５３から装置情報を読み出し、送受信部１３１に送信する。送受信部１３１は、装置情報を有線通信に必要な変調処理を行い、接続端子１２９から操作パネル５側に送信する。各装置１，２，３，４側のいずれかの装置からの装置情報は、接続端子１１７で受信し、送受信部１１９で必要な復調処理等が行われる。すなわち、装置検出部７３Ｄは、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの装置からの装置情報を受信することにより、操作パネル５を取り付けた装置を検出する。 The device control unit 51 reads the device information from the memory unit 53 based on the device information request signal from the operation panel 5 and transmits the device information to the transmission / reception unit 131. The transmission / reception unit 131 performs modulation processing necessary for wired communication, and transmits the device information from the connection terminal 129 to the operation panel 5 side. Device information from any one of the devices 1, 2, 3 and 4 is received by the connection terminal 117, and the transmission / reception unit 119 performs necessary demodulation processing and the like. That is, the device detection unit 73D detects the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached by receiving device information from any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4.
　〔ステップＳ４Ｄ〕
　操作パネル５の表示部６５に表示された操作ボタン等の操作情報を入力部６７で選択することにより、装置識別部７５で識別されて操作可能になった装置を操作することができる。操作パネル５側からの操作情報は、有線通信部１１５によって送信される。識別された操作可能になった装置の有線通信部１２７と操作パネル５の有線通信部１１５との間で装置情報の送受信が双方向で行われる。そして、Ｘ線管７，１９およびＦＰＤ３５、３７を所定の位置に移動させて、Ｘ線撮影が行われる。 [Step S4D]
By selecting operation information such as operation buttons displayed on the display unit 65 of the operation panel 5 with the input unit 67, it is possible to operate the device identified by the device identification unit 75 and made operable. Operation information from the operation panel 5 side is transmitted by the wired communication unit 115. Transmission and reception of device information is performed bidirectionally between the wired communication unit 127 of the identified device that can be operated and the wired communication unit 115 of the operation panel 5. Then, the X-ray imaging is performed by moving the X-ray tubes 7 and 19 and the FPDs 35 and 37 to predetermined positions.
　〔ステップＳ６Ｄ〕
　識別され操作可能の状態である操作中の装置の操作を終了する場合、操作パネル５の入力部６７等による入力の他に、操作パネル５を操作パネル取付部６１から取り出すことで行われる。それにより、接続端子１１７と接続端子１２９との間、または、接続端子１２１と接続端子１３３との間の接続が解除される。それを装置検出部７３Ｄの送受信部１１９で自動的に検出して、その検出した情報に基づき、装置識別部７５で接続が解除されたと判定した情報を操作パネル制御部６９に送信する。操作パネル制御部６９は、装置識別部７５からの接続が解除されたと判定した情報に基づき、操作中の装置の操作を終了する。 [Step S6D]
When the operation of the apparatus that is being identified and is in an operable state is to be ended, the operation panel 5 is taken out from the operation panel mounting portion 61 in addition to the input by the input unit 67 or the like of the operation panel 5. Thereby, the connection between the connection terminal 117 and the connection terminal 129 or between the connection terminal 121 and the connection terminal 133 is released. This is automatically detected by the transmission / reception unit 119 of the device detection unit 73D, and based on the detected information, information determined by the device identification unit 75 to be disconnected is transmitted to the operation panel control unit 69. The operation panel control unit 69 ends the operation of the device being operated based on the information determined that the connection from the device identification unit 75 has been released.
　このように、操作パネル５を、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの操作パネル取付部６１に取り付けた場合、操作パネル５を取り付けた装置を操作可能にすることができる。また、操作パネル５を、操作中の装置の操作パネル取付部６１から取り外すことでその装置の操作を終了する。 As described above, when the operation panel 5 is attached to the operation panel attachment portion 61 of each of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4, the device to which the operation panel 5 is attached can be operated. Further, the operation of the device is terminated by removing the operation panel 5 from the operation panel mounting portion 61 of the device being operated.
　以上の構成を備えた実施例４によれば、操作パネル５は、装置情報を有線通信で受信する接続端子１１７および送受信部１１９を有し、操作パネル５を操作する装置に取り付けた際に、その装置側から装置情報を受信することでその装置を検出する装置検出部と、装置識別部で識別された操作する装置の操作情報を有線通信で送受信する有線通信部１１５とを備えている。そして、操作パネル５を操作する装置に取り付けた際に、接続端子１１７と接続端子１２９との間、または、接続端子１２１と接続端子１３３との間が接続されて、操作パネル５を取り付けた装置から装置情報を受信することによりその装置を検出する。それにより、操作情報や装置情報を有線通信によって送受信するので、無線通信よりも確実に情報の伝達を行うことができる。 According to the fourth embodiment having the above configuration, the operation panel 5 has the connection terminal 117 and the transmission / reception unit 119 for receiving the device information by wired communication. When the operation panel 5 is attached to the device for operating the operation panel 5, A device detection unit that detects the device by receiving the device information from the device side, and a wired communication unit 115 that transmits and receives the operation information of the operated device identified by the device identification unit by wired communication. Then, when the operation panel 5 is attached to a device for operating, the device having the operation panel 5 attached by connecting between the connection terminal 117 and the connection terminal 129 or between the connection terminal 121 and the connection terminal 133. The device is detected by receiving the device information from. Thereby, since operation information and device information are transmitted and received by wired communication, information can be transmitted more reliably than wireless communication.
　この発明は、上記実施形態に限られることはなく、下記のように変形実施することができる。 The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified as follows.
　（１）上述した各実施例では、操作パネル５の入力部６７は、タッチパネルで構成されていた。しかしながら、この構成に限られず、例えば、ジョイスティックやトラックボール等で構成されていてもよい。 (1) In each of the above-described embodiments, the input unit 67 of the operation panel 5 is configured with a touch panel. However, it is not limited to this configuration, and may be configured with, for example, a joystick or a trackball.
　（２）上述した各実施例では、Ｘ線撮影装置は、各装置１，２，３，４を備えていた。しかしながら、この構成に限られず、例えば、Ｘ線撮影装置は、天井懸架走行式のＸ線管保持装置１と、水平撮影台３および立位撮影台４の少なくともいずれか１つとを備えるようにしてもよい。また、Ｘ線撮影装置は、床上走行式のＸ線管保持装置２と、水平撮影台３および立位撮影台４の少なくともいずれか１つとを備えるようにしてもよい。 (2) In each of the above-described embodiments, the X-ray imaging apparatus includes the respective apparatuses 1, 2, 3, and 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the X-ray imaging apparatus includes an overhead suspension traveling X-ray tube holding device 1 and at least one of the horizontal imaging table 3 and the standing imaging table 4. Also good. The X-ray imaging apparatus may include an X-ray tube holding device 2 that travels on the floor and at least one of the horizontal imaging table 3 and the standing imaging table 4.
　（３）上述した各実施例では、操作パネル制御部６９は、装置識別部７５で識別された装置の操作に必要で入力部６７により操作される操作情報を表示部６５に表示させるとともに、識別された装置のみを操作可能にするように制御を行っていた。しかしながら、識別された装置の動作と連動して他の装置が動作される場合は、識別された装置の操作に伴って、他の装置を連動させて操作させてもよい。例えば、操作パネル５が、Ｘ線管保持装置１を操作中の場合であって、Ｘ線管７を平面方向（ＸＹ方向）の位置を変化させたとき、Ｘ線管７から照射されるＸ線の照射野の中心位置が移動するので、ＦＰＤ３５の検出面の中心位置をＸ線の照射野の中心位置と一致するように、連動して移動させるように動作するように制御してもよい。 (3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the operation panel control unit 69 causes the display unit 65 to display operation information that is necessary for the operation of the device identified by the device identification unit 75 and is operated by the input unit 67. Control was performed so that only the selected device could be operated. However, when another device is operated in conjunction with the operation of the identified device, the other device may be operated in conjunction with the operation of the identified device. For example, when the operation panel 5 is operating the X-ray tube holding apparatus 1 and the position of the X-ray tube 7 is changed in the plane direction (XY direction), X irradiated from the X-ray tube 7 Since the center position of the radiation field of the line moves, the center position of the detection surface of the FPD 35 may be controlled so as to move in conjunction with the center position of the X-ray radiation field. .
　（４）上述した実施例１では、装置検出部７３Ａは、複数個のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄで構成されていた。しかしながら、この構成に限られず、例えば、装置検出部７３Ａは、光を遮蔽することで、オンまたはオフの状態になる複数個の光センサで構成されていてもよい。 (4) In the first embodiment described above, the device detection unit 73A is composed of a plurality of button switches 77a to 77d. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and for example, the device detection unit 73A may be configured by a plurality of optical sensors that are turned on or off by shielding light.
　（５）上述した実施例１では、装置検出部７３Ａは、複数個のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄのいずれかが押されて、例えば、スイッチが入ってオンの状態になったことによって、各装置１，２，３，４のうち、どの装置に取り付けたのかを検出していた。しかしながら、この構成に限らず、各装置１，２，３，４の操作パネル取付部６１に設けられる突起部６３ａ～６３ｄを２つ以上設けて、例えば、スイッチが入ってオンの状態になった複数個のボタンスイッチ７７ａ～７７ｄの組合せでどの装置であるかを検出するようにしてもよい。例えば、ボタンスイッチ７７ａ，７７ｃのスイッチが入ってオンの状態になった場合、Ｘ線管保持装置１を検出するようにしてもよい。 (5) In the first embodiment described above, the device detection unit 73A causes each device 1 to be turned on when any of the plurality of button switches 77a to 77d is pressed and turned on, for example. , 2, 3 and 4 to which device was attached. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and two or more protrusions 63a to 63d provided on the operation panel mounting portion 61 of each device 1, 2, 3, 4 are provided. For example, the switch is turned on and turned on. It is also possible to detect which device is a combination of a plurality of button switches 77a to 77d. For example, when the button switches 77a and 77c are turned on and turned on, the X-ray tube holding device 1 may be detected.
　（６）上述した実施例２および３では、各装置１，２，３，４のいずれかの操作する装置を検出する装置検出部７３Ｂ，７３Ｄを備えていた。また、装置検出部７３Ｂ，７３Ｄとは別に、装置識別部７５で識別された装置に対して操作情報を無線通信または有線通信で送受信する無線通信部８１または有線通信部１１５を備えていた。しかしながら、この構成に限られず、例えば、装置検出部７３Ｂ，７３Ｄが、操作情報を無線通信または有線通信で送受信してもよい。 (6) In the above-described second and third embodiments, the device detection units 73B and 73D that detect any one of the devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 are provided. In addition to the device detection units 73B and 73D, a wireless communication unit 81 or a wired communication unit 115 that transmits / receives operation information to / from the device identified by the device identification unit 75 by wireless communication or wired communication is provided. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and for example, the device detection units 73B and 73D may transmit and receive the operation information by wireless communication or wired communication.

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  1. 　画像情報を表示する表示部と、
    　表示部に表示された画面上の位置を指定して入力する入力部と、
    　操作する装置を検出する装置検出部と、
    　装置検出部で検出された情報に基づいて前記装置を識別する装置識別部と、
    　装置識別部で識別された前記装置の操作に必要で入力部により操作される操作情報を前記表示部に表示させるとともに、識別された前記装置を操作可能にするように制御を行う操作パネル制御部と、
    　を備えていることを特徴とするＸ線撮影用操作パネル。     A display for displaying image information;
    An input unit for designating and inputting a position on the screen displayed on the display unit,
    A device detector for detecting a device to be operated;
    A device identification unit for identifying the device based on information detected by the device detection unit;
    An operation panel control unit that displays operation information necessary for operation of the device identified by the device identification unit and operated by the input unit on the display unit, and performs control so that the identified device can be operated. When,
    An operation panel for X-ray imaging characterized by comprising:
  2. 　請求項１に記載のＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、
    　前記装置識別部で識別された前記装置に対して操作情報を無線通信で送受信する第１無線通信部を備えていることを特徴とするＸ線撮影用操作パネル。     The operation panel for X-ray imaging according to claim 1,
    An operation panel for X-ray imaging, comprising: a first wireless communication unit that transmits and receives operation information to and from the device identified by the device identification unit by wireless communication.
  3. 　請求項１または２に記載のＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、
    　前記装置検出部は、前記装置に取り付けたことで前記装置を検出することを特徴とするＸ線撮影用操作パネル。     The operation panel for X-ray imaging according to claim 1 or 2,
    An operation panel for X-ray imaging, wherein the apparatus detection unit detects the apparatus by being attached to the apparatus.
  4. 　請求項１または２に記載のＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、
    　前記装置検出部は、前記装置からの電波の送信範囲内に位置することで前記装置を検出することを特徴とするＸ線撮影用操作パネル。     The operation panel for X-ray imaging according to claim 1 or 2,
    The operation panel for X-ray imaging, wherein the device detection unit detects the device by being located within a transmission range of radio waves from the device.
  5. 　請求項３に記載のＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、
    　前記装置検出部は、複数台の装置のいずれかを検出する複数個のスイッチを備えていて、操作する装置に取り付けた際に、前記複数個のスイッチの少なくともいずれか１つのスイッチがオンまたはオフの状態になることで前記装置を検出することを特徴とするＸ線撮影用操作パネル。     The operation panel for X-ray imaging according to claim 3,
    The device detection unit includes a plurality of switches for detecting any of a plurality of devices, and when attached to the device to be operated, at least one of the plurality of switches is turned on or off. An operation panel for X-ray imaging, wherein the apparatus is detected by entering the state.
  6. 　請求項４に記載のＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、
    　前記装置検出部は、装置情報を無線通信で受信する第２無線通信部を備えていて、操作する装置の電波の送信範囲内に位置している際に、前記装置側から装置情報を受信することで前記装置を検出することを特徴とするＸ線撮影用操作パネル。     The operation panel for X-ray imaging according to claim 4,
    The device detection unit includes a second wireless communication unit that receives device information by wireless communication, and receives the device information from the device side when located within a radio wave transmission range of the device to be operated. An operation panel for X-ray imaging, wherein the apparatus is detected by
  7. 　請求項３に記載のＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、
    　前記装置検出部は、装置情報を無線通信で受信する第２無線通信部を備えていて、操作する装置に取り付けた際に、前記装置側から装置情報を受信することで前記装置を検出することを特徴とするＸ線撮影用操作パネル。     The operation panel for X-ray imaging according to claim 3,
    The device detection unit includes a second wireless communication unit that receives device information by wireless communication, and detects the device by receiving device information from the device side when attached to the device to be operated. An operation panel for X-ray imaging characterized by this.
  8. 　請求項１に記載のＸ線撮影用操作パネルにおいて、
    　前記装置識別部で識別された前記装置に対して操作情報を有線通信で送受信する第１有線通信部を備え、
    　前記装置検出部は、装置情報を有線通信で受信する第２有線通信部を備えていて、操作する装置に取り付けた際に、前記装置側から装置情報を受信することでその装置を検出すること特徴とするＸ線撮影用操作パネル。     The operation panel for X-ray imaging according to claim 1,
    A first wired communication unit that transmits / receives operation information to / from the device identified by the device identification unit by wired communication;
    The device detection unit includes a second wired communication unit that receives device information by wired communication, and detects the device by receiving the device information from the device side when the device detection unit is attached to the device to be operated. A characteristic X-ray operation panel.
  9. 　被検体にＸ線を照射するＸ線管を有する天井懸垂走行式および床走行式の少なくともいずれか一方のＸ線管保持装置と、
    　被検体を透過したＸ線を検出するＸ線検出器を有する水平撮影台および立位撮影台の少なくともいずれか一方と、を備え、さらに、
    　画像情報を表示する表示部と、表示部に表示された画面上の位置を指定して入力する入力部と、操作する装置を検出する装置検出部と、装置検出部に基づいて前記装置を識別する装置識別部と、装置識別部で識別された前記装置の操作に必要で入力部により操作される操作情報を前記表示部に表示させるとともに、識別された前記装置を操作可能にするように制御を行う操作パネル制御部と、を有するＸ線撮影用操作パネルを備えていることを特徴とするＸ線撮影装置。     An X-ray tube holding device having at least one of a ceiling suspended traveling type and a floor traveling type having an X-ray tube that irradiates the subject with X-rays;
    At least one of a horizontal imaging table and a standing imaging table having an X-ray detector that detects X-rays transmitted through the subject, and
    A display unit for displaying image information, an input unit for designating and inputting a position on the screen displayed on the display unit, a device detection unit for detecting a device to be operated, and identifying the device based on the device detection unit And a control unit that displays the operation information necessary for the operation of the device identified by the device identification unit and operated by the input unit on the display unit, and enables the identified device to be operated. An X-ray imaging apparatus, comprising: an operation panel control unit for performing X-ray imaging.
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