WO2017150484A1 - Portable ultrasound image diagnostic device - Google Patents

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WO2017150484A1
WO2017150484A1 PCT/JP2017/007607 JP2017007607W WO2017150484A1 WO 2017150484 A1 WO2017150484 A1 WO 2017150484A1 JP 2017007607 W JP2017007607 W JP 2017007607W WO 2017150484 A1 WO2017150484 A1 WO 2017150484A1
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淳子 松尾
泰充 辻野
耕治 渡部
中島　隆
山田　辰男
芳幸 後藤
康誠 高木
英之 武重
島垣　昌明
佐藤　正和
和之 角谷
幸廣 島田
宗剛 川成
将之 田邉
雄一 伊藤
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ワイエイシイエレックス株式会社
東レ・メディカル株式会社
学校法人大阪医科薬科大学
国立大学法人大阪大学
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  • the present disclosure relates to a portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus.
  • Ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatuses are widely used as noninvasive medical diagnostic imaging apparatuses that can observe the state of the body relatively easily without placing a burden on the living body.
  • miniaturization of ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatuses has progressed, and portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatuses that can be used not only in hospitals but also at home have been developed.
  • a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which a portable terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet device and a probe (probe) are combined (for example, see Patent Document 1).
  • the difference in observation site that is, the type of probe used in the vicinity of the surface and in the deep part is different.
  • a linear probe is suitable for observation near the surface
  • a convex probe is suitable for deep observation. Therefore, in order to observe from near the surface to the deep part with the conventional portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, it is necessary to replace the probe, and there is a problem that the usability is poor.
  • the conventional portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus has a problem in that it is not easy to use because both the main body and the probe are separated, and both hands need to be used.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that can be observed from near the surface to the deep part and is small and easy to use.
  • a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that includes a main body having a probe function and displays information acquired and processed by the main body on a display.
  • the unit is formed by integrating at least two different probes and an information processing unit that acquires and processes information acquired from the at least two probes.
  • At least two probes different from each other and the information processing unit are integrated, and one unit can observe from near the surface to the deep part.
  • the display unit is preferably a portable terminal that controls and displays information with the information processing unit.
  • the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus further includes a display unit, and the display unit is detachably mounted on the main body unit.
  • the at least two probes may be probes having different frequencies, and the at least two probes are a linear type, a convex type, and a sector. Two types of probes selected from the types of types may be used.
  • the main body is configured so that at least two types of probe types can be replaced.
  • one of the at least two probes may be a linear probe, and in this case, the length in the width direction of the surface of the linear probe. May be 35 to 55 mm, and the other of the at least two probes may be a convex type probe.
  • the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus it is preferable that at least two probes are provided with probe covers.
  • the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus it is preferable that power on / off of the apparatus is performed in conjunction with the attaching / detaching operation of the probe cover.
  • the selection of at least two probes is performed in conjunction with the attaching / detaching operation of the probe cover.
  • freeze buttons for temporarily stopping the ultrasonic waves are provided at the lower four corners of the main body.
  • a grip belt is provided in the main body, and the grip belt forms a space through which an operator's hand passes between the main body and the grip belt. It is preferable that it is attached to the main body.
  • At least one of the upper part and the lower part constituting the main body part is configured so that an operator of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can easily hold the main body part. It is preferable that it has a recessed part toward the inside from the circumference
  • the display unit further includes a gripping member that is attached to the upper surface of the main body unit and grips the display unit, and the gripping member moves the display unit up, down, left, and right. It is preferable to be configured to be movable in the direction.
  • a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that is small and easy to use is realized.
  • FIG. 1 is a six-side view of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the upper side of the drawing is referred to as the front, and the lower side of the drawing is referred to as the rear.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 as viewed from the right rear side.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 as viewed from the diagonally right front.
  • illustration of a grip belt 6 and a pad 6a described later is omitted.
  • a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 includes a main body 3 having a probe function, and a display unit (mobile terminal 20) that displays information acquired and processed by the main body 3. .
  • the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 uses the mobile terminal 20 such as a smartphone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) as a display unit without providing a dedicated display unit, and displays it on the screen 21 of the mobile terminal 20.
  • GUI Graphic User Interface
  • ultrasonic images, etc. are displayed. In this way, the information processing burden on the mobile terminal 20 side having the display unit is reduced.
  • the main body 3 includes a case 3a having a generally bathtub-like shape and a cover 3b having a vertically long, substantially rectangular front shape.
  • a battery (not shown), an electronic board, and the like are accommodated in the case 3a.
  • the upper part of the case 3a is opened, and the cover 3b is fitted to the case 3a so as to cover the opening.
  • the main-body part 3 has a bathtub-like schematic shape, and the magnitude
  • the outer peripheral surface is formed in the upper part of the main-body part 3 in the part which the upper end edge of case 3a and the lower end edge of case 3b join.
  • the front part of the outer peripheral surface that is, the front end portion of the main body 3 is flat over almost the entire width of the main body 3, and the probe 2A is attached thereto, and the lens surface of the probe 2A is one of the outer peripheral surfaces. Part.
  • the probe 2A is, for example, a linear probe.
  • the probe 2A outputs ultrasonic waves in a high frequency range of 7 MHz to 10 MHz and is used to pick up an ultrasonic image near the surface of about 1 cm to 3 cm.
  • the entire width of the lens surface of the probe 2A can be set to 35 to 55 mm.
  • the overall width of the linear probe employed in the conventional portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus is about 29 mm, in the present embodiment, the wider probe 2A is employed, so that a wider range of tables than in the past can be obtained. It is possible to take an ultrasound image near the location.
  • the rear part of the outer peripheral surface of the upper part of the main body part 3 that is, the rear end part of the main body part 3 has an arc shape so as to bulge outward.
  • Another probe 2B is attached thereto, and the arc-shaped lens surface of the probe 2B forms a part of the outer peripheral surface.
  • Probe 2B is, for example, a convex probe.
  • the probe 2B outputs ultrasonic waves in a low frequency range of 1.7 MHz to 3.8 MHz, and is used to take an ultrasonic image of a deep part of 5 cm or deeper.
  • the probes 2A and 2B and the main body 3 are integrated.
  • the left and right sides of the outer peripheral surface are slightly curved inward to form curved portions (concave portions) 3c and 3c.
  • An operator grips and uses the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 from the back side, but by providing the curved portions 3c and 3c from the periphery of the main body 3 toward the inside in the upper portion of the main body 3, the operator can The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is easily gripped.
  • it has a smooth curved shape in the figure, it is not limited to this, and it may be formed so as to have some recesses.
  • Recesses 3d and 3d are formed on the left and right sides of the lower part of the main body 3.
  • the recesses 3d and 3d are also provided so that the operator can firmly grasp and use the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10.
  • a grip belt 6 is provided on the main body 3.
  • the grip belt 6 is hung in the longitudinal direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 on the back surface of the main body 3, and a space through which an operator's hand passes between the back surface of the main body 3 and the grip belt 6. Is formed. The operator can fix the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 to the hand without holding the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 by passing the hand through the space.
  • the pad 6a is passed through the grip belt 6.
  • the pad 6a makes contact with the wide surface of the back of the hand when the operator uses the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 by passing the hand through the grip belt 6, and relieves pressure on the back of the hand.
  • the power button 4 of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is provided in front of the lower part of the main body 3.
  • freeze buttons 5, 5, 5, and 5 are provided at four locations on the lower right portion of the main body portion 3, that is, the lower right portion, the upper left portion, and the lower left portion.
  • Each freeze button 5 is used to display a still image of the ultrasonic image by temporarily stopping the ultrasonic wave while the ultrasonic image is being captured using the probe 2A or the probe 2B.
  • the freeze buttons 5, 5, 5 and 5 provided at the four corners of the lower portion of the main body 3 are used regardless of whether the operator is taking an ultrasonic image using the probe 2A or the probe 2B. Further, regardless of whether the operator holds the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 with either the right hand or the left hand, one of them is arranged so as to be in a position that is easy for the operator to handle.
  • the upper surface of the main body 3 is generally flat, and a gripping member 7 for gripping the mobile terminal 20 is provided on the upper surface.
  • the gripping member 7 enables the mobile terminal 20 to be detachably mounted on the upper surface of the main body 3.
  • the holding member 7 includes a mounting table 7a on which the mobile terminal 20 is mounted, and four fixing portions 7b, 7b, 7b, and 7b for fixing the mobile terminal 20 to the mounting table 7a.
  • the four fixing portions 7b, 7b, 7b, and 7b hold the mobile terminal 20 by gripping the side surface of the mobile terminal 20 at the four locations on the right upper side, lower right side, upper left side, and lower left side of the mobile terminal 20. It fixes to the mounting base 7a.
  • the four fixing portions 7 b, 7 b, 7 b, 7 b can be adjusted in height according to the thickness of the mobile terminal 20. As described above, since the mobile terminal 20 can be directly mounted on the upper surface of the main body 3 via the gripping member 7, power saving as a whole of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can be achieved.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view when the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 with the angle of the portable terminal 20 adjusted is viewed from diagonally right and rear.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 in a state in which the angle of the portable terminal 20 is adjusted as seen from the right front side.
  • the grip belt 6 and the pad 6a are not shown in FIGS.
  • a pivot 7c is provided at an appropriate location on the upper surface of the main body 3 (for example, the left end of the front and rear center).
  • the pivot 7c and the mounting table 7a are connected by a connecting member 7d.
  • One end of the connecting member 7d and the mounting table 7a are connected by a hinge (not shown).
  • the hinge can maintain the connecting member 7d and the mounting table 7a at an arbitrary angle.
  • the other end of the connecting member 7d is pivotally supported by the pivot 7c.
  • the connecting member 7d can pivot around the pivot 7c, and can maintain the posture at an arbitrary angle.
  • the operator raises the mobile terminal 20 together with the mounting table 7 a from the state shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and the angle at which the mobile terminal 20 can be easily viewed as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5.
  • the mobile terminal 20 including the display unit is configured to be movable in the vertical and horizontal directions.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing how the probe is replaced. For convenience, illustration of the portable terminal 20 and the gripping member 7 is omitted in FIG.
  • An opening 3A at the front end of the main body 3, and the probe 2A can be inserted into and removed from the opening 3A.
  • An opening 3B is provided at the rear end of the main body 3, and the probe 2B can be inserted into and removed from the opening 3B.
  • a connector (not shown) is disposed behind the openings 3A and 3B, and electrodes (not shown) of the probes 2A and 2B are inserted into the connectors.
  • the probe to be replaced may be the same type or a different type.
  • the probe 2A can be replaced from a linear probe to a sector probe.
  • the portable ultrasonic image diagnostic apparatus 10 provided with both the linear type and the convex type probes can be configured.
  • FIG. 7 shows how the probe cover is attached and detached. For convenience, illustration of the mobile terminal 20 and the gripping member 7 is omitted in FIG.
  • the probe cover 20A can be attached and detached at the front end of the main body 3.
  • the probe cover 20A is for protecting the surface of the probe 2A from scratches.
  • the probe cover 20B can be attached and detached at the rear end of the main body 3.
  • the probe cover 20B is for protecting the surface of the probe 2B from scratches.
  • the probe covers 20A and 20B may not only protect the probes 2A and 2B but also make the attachment / detachment interlock with the power on / off of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10. For example, when the power of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is turned on and the probe covers 20A and 20B are both attached to the main body 3, the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 is portable even if the power button 4 is not operated. The power of the ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 may be turned off. Thereby, the power consumption of the portable ultrasonic image diagnostic apparatus 10 can be reduced.
  • the mounting of the probe covers 20A and 20B may be linked with the selection operation of the probe to be used.
  • the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 includes two probes 2A and 2B, but these two are not used at the same time, and an ultrasonic image is not captured, and either one is selectively used. Therefore, when one of the probe covers 20A and 20B is attached to the main body 3 and the other is removed, only the probe from which the probe cover is removed can be used, and the probe cover is attached. The other probe may not be operated. Thereby, the operation
  • the main body 3 includes a case 3t having a bathtub-like schematic shape having a space 3r penetrating in the short-side direction, and a cover 3b having a vertically long, substantially rectangular front shape. You can also make it.
  • the space 3r of the case 3t is provided so that the operator can easily use it by penetrating four fingers other than the thumb and firmly grasping it.
  • the position of each of the freeze buttons 5 can be appropriately designed to be easily handled by the operator around the case 3b of the main body 3.
  • the curved portions 3 c and 3 c provided on the upper portion of the main body 3 make it easier for the operator to hold the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10.
  • illustration of the mobile terminal 20, the gripping member 7, the grip belt 6, and the pad 7 is omitted in FIG.
  • FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10.
  • an AFE (Analog Front End) substrate 110 Inside the main body 3, an AFE (Analog Front End) substrate 110, a main substrate 120, a power supply substrate 130, and a battery 140 are accommodated.
  • AFE Analog Front End
  • the AFE substrate 110 plays a role of controlling the electronic focus transmission and reception of ultrasonic waves, converting ultrasonic analog input signals into digital signals, performing beam synthesis, and generating raw image data (echo images).
  • an FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
  • AFE 112 On the AFE substrate 110, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) 111 and an AFE 112 are mounted.
  • FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
  • the FPGA 111 performs electronic focus transmission (transmission beamform), reception aperture synthesis, image raw data generation, image raw data generation, image raw data transmission to the main board 120, and the like.
  • the AFE 111 is connected to the individual channels of the probes 2A and 2B and performs control of ultrasonic electronic focus transmission to the probes 2A and 2B, selection control of a target channel group at the time of transmission and reception, and the like.
  • the main board 120 receives raw image data from the AFE board 110, performs digital calculation called back-end processing, generates final image data such as a B-mode image and a color Doppler image, and cooperates with the mobile terminal 20 Thus, it plays a role of transmitting the image data to the portable terminal 20 by wireless communication.
  • a CPU Central Processing Unit
  • a memory 122 On the main board 120, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 121, a memory 122, an FPGA 123, and an RF (Radio Frequency) module 124 are mounted.
  • a CPU Central Processing Unit
  • a memory 122 On the main board 120, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 121, a memory 122, an FPGA 123, and an RF (Radio Frequency) module 124 are mounted.
  • RF Radio Frequency
  • the CPU 121 controls the entire portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10. Specifically, the CPU 121 provides an operating system kernel and driver, and executes application software.
  • the memory 122 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) that holds a computer program executed by the CPU 121 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) that stores generated image data and temporary data during execution of the program.
  • ROM Read Only Memory
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • the FPGA 123 performs the above-described back-end processing, expands the image data in the memory space of the CPU 121 on the memory 122, and controls the AFE board 110 in cooperation with the CPU 121.
  • the RF module 124 performs wireless communication with the mobile terminal 20.
  • wireless communication WiFi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like can be used.
  • the power supply board 130 plays a role of supplying power to the AFE board 110 and the main board 120 by converting the DC voltage supplied from the battery 140 into a stable desired DC voltage.
  • the battery 140 is a rechargeable secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery or a battery such as an alkaline battery.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a preset selection screen displayed on the screen 21 of the mobile terminal 20.
  • a dedicated application (software) for using the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 is installed on the mobile terminal 20.
  • the application When the application is activated, the mobile terminal 20 starts wireless communication with the main body 3 and displays a preset selection screen on the screen 21.
  • the probe, gain, and focus used for each examination site and application are registered in advance, and icons and a brief description are displayed on the preset selection screen so that the operator can easily call each setting.
  • the examination site corresponding to the first icon is “neck”, the usage is “confirmation of insertion of nasogastric tube catheter”, and the probe used is a probe 2A (linear type probe) for observation near the surface. ).
  • the examination site corresponding to the second icon is “stomach”, the usage is “confirmation of insertion of nasogastric tube catheter”, and the probe used is a deep observation probe 2B (convex probe). is there.
  • the operator can set the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 to a setting suitable for a desired application by touching an icon on the preset selection screen.
  • the B-mode image and the color Doppler image generated by the main body unit 3 are transmitted to the mobile terminal 20 by wireless communication and displayed on the screen 21 of the mobile terminal 20. Since the mobile terminal 20 is fixed to the main body 3 and used as an integral unit, an image may be displayed upside down depending on the posture of the main body 3 at the time of image capturing. Therefore, the image displayed on the screen 21 may be turned upside down.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal and an example of upside down.
  • the mobile terminal 20 when displaying an image on the screen 21, the mobile terminal 20 also displays an icon (an icon denoted as “Ivrt”) for inverting the image.
  • Ivrt an icon denoted as “Ivrt”
  • the display of the screen 21 is turned upside down while keeping the orientation of the mobile terminal 20 as it is. Thereby, no matter what orientation the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 is used in, the image can be viewed in the correct vertical direction on the portable terminal 20 side.
  • the portable terminal 20 (display unit) is held on the upper surface of the main body 3 by the holding member 7.
  • the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 configured in this way is small and easy to use, and can be observed from near the surface to the deep part with a single unit.
  • the probe to be operated can be automatically switched using the gyro function mounted on the mobile terminal 20.
  • the main body 3B receives the gyro signal from the portable terminal 20 by turning the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 upside down and applying the probe 2B to the observation site while observing the vicinity of the surface by applying the probe 2A to the observation site.
  • the operation of the probe 2A can be stopped and the probe 2B can be operated.
  • a display unit that is not mounted on the upper surface of the main body unit 3 can be provided as the display unit.
  • the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 can be used by placing the portable terminal 20 on the hands of an operator such as a doctor or a nurse without being mounted on the upper surface of the main body 3, or the portable terminal 20.
  • a display screen of a tablet terminal, notebook PC, desktop PC, or the like can be used in the same manner.
  • a glasses-type or head-mounted type wearable terminal can be used instead of the portable terminal 20.

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a portable ultrasound image diagnostic device capable of observation at shallow and deep depths from the skin surface, said device being compact and easy to use. [Solution] The portable ultrasound image diagnostic device (10) is provided with a body part (3) having a probe function, and displays information acquired and processed by the body part (3) on a display unit (20). The body part (3) is integrally formed from at least two probes (2A, 2B) different from one other and an information processing unit (120) which acquires and processes information acquired from the at least two probes (2A, 2B).

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携帯型超音波画像診断装置Portable ultrasound imaging system
　本開示は、携帯型超音波画像診断装置に関する。 The present disclosure relates to a portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus.
　超音波画像診断装置は、生体に負担をかけずに比較的容易に体内の様子を観察することができる非侵襲的な医療用画像診断装置として広く普及している。近年、超音波画像診断装置の小型化が進み、病院内のみならず在宅においても使用できる携帯型超音波画像診断装置が開発されている。例えば、スマートフォンやタブレット装置などの携帯端末とプローブ（探触子）を組み合わせた携帯型超音波画像診断装置が知られている（例えば、特許文献１参照）。 Ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatuses are widely used as noninvasive medical diagnostic imaging apparatuses that can observe the state of the body relatively easily without placing a burden on the living body. In recent years, miniaturization of ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatuses has progressed, and portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatuses that can be used not only in hospitals but also at home have been developed. For example, there is known a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus in which a portable terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet device and a probe (probe) are combined (for example, see Patent Document 1).
特開２０１３－１７２９５９号公報JP 2013-172959 A
　超音波画像診断装置では、観察部位の違い、すなわち、表在付近と深部とで使用されるプローブのタイプが異なっている。例えば、表在付近の観察にはリニア型プローブが適しており、深部の観察にはコンベックス型プローブが適している。したがって、従来の携帯型超音波診断装置で表在付近から深部まで観察するにはプローブを取り替える必要があり、使い勝手が悪いという問題がある。また、従来の携帯型超音波診断装置は、本体とプローブが分離しているため両手を使う必要があり、使い勝手が悪いという問題がある。 In the ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus, the difference in observation site, that is, the type of probe used in the vicinity of the surface and in the deep part is different. For example, a linear probe is suitable for observation near the surface, and a convex probe is suitable for deep observation. Therefore, in order to observe from near the surface to the deep part with the conventional portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, it is necessary to replace the probe, and there is a problem that the usability is poor. In addition, the conventional portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus has a problem in that it is not easy to use because both the main body and the probe are separated, and both hands need to be used.
　上記問題に鑑み、本発明は、表在付近から深部まで観察することができ、小型で使い勝手のよい携帯型超音波診断装置を提供することを目的とする。 In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that can be observed from near the surface to the deep part and is small and easy to use.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置は、プローブ機能を有する本体部を備え、本体部で取得し加工した情報を表示部に表示させる携帯型超音波診断装置であって、本体部は、互いに異なる少なくとも二つのプローブと、当該少なくとも二つのプローブから取得される情報を取得し加工する情報処理部とを一体化されてなるものである。 A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention is a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that includes a main body having a probe function and displays information acquired and processed by the main body on a display. The unit is formed by integrating at least two different probes and an information processing unit that acquires and processes information acquired from the at least two probes.
　当該構成によると、互いに異なる少なくとも二つのプローブと情報処理部とが一体化され、１台で表在付近から深部まで観察することができる。 According to this configuration, at least two probes different from each other and the information processing unit are integrated, and one unit can observe from near the surface to the deep part.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、表示部は、情報処理部との間で情報の制御および表示を行う携帯端末であることが好ましい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the display unit is preferably a portable terminal that controls and displays information with the information processing unit.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、表示部をさらに備え、表示部は、本体部の上に、取り外し可能に、搭載されることが好ましい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus further includes a display unit, and the display unit is detachably mounted on the main body unit.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、少なくとも二つのプローブは、互いに異なる周波数のプローブであってもよいし、また、少なくとも二つのプローブは、リニア型、コンベックス型、およびセクタ型の種類うちから選択される二つの型のプローブであってもよい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the at least two probes may be probes having different frequencies, and the at least two probes are a linear type, a convex type, and a sector. Two types of probes selected from the types of types may be used.
　この場合、本体部は、少なくとも二つのプローブの型の種類を取り替え可能に構成されていることが好ましい。 In this case, it is preferable that the main body is configured so that at least two types of probe types can be replaced.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、少なくとも二つのプローブのうちの一方が、リニア型のプローブであってもよく、この場合、リニア型のプローブ表面の幅方向の長さは、３５ｍｍ～５５ｍｍであり、少なくとも二つのプローブのうちの他方がコンベックス型の、プローブであってもよい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, one of the at least two probes may be a linear probe, and in this case, the length in the width direction of the surface of the linear probe. May be 35 to 55 mm, and the other of the at least two probes may be a convex type probe.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、少なくとも二つのプローブには、プローブカバーが設けられていることが好ましい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that at least two probes are provided with probe covers.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、当該装置の電源のオン／オフは、前記プローブカバーの着脱動作に連動して行われることが好ましい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that power on / off of the apparatus is performed in conjunction with the attaching / detaching operation of the probe cover.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、少なくとも二つのプローブの選択は、プローブカバーの着脱動作に連動して行われることが好ましい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the selection of at least two probes is performed in conjunction with the attaching / detaching operation of the probe cover.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、本体部の下部の四隅には、超音波を一時停止させるためのフリーズボタンが設けられていることが好ましい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that freeze buttons for temporarily stopping the ultrasonic waves are provided at the lower four corners of the main body.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、本体部にはグリップベルトが設けられており、グリップベルトは、本体部との間で操作者の手が通過するような空間を形成するように、本体部に取り付けられていることが好ましい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, a grip belt is provided in the main body, and the grip belt forms a space through which an operator's hand passes between the main body and the grip belt. It is preferable that it is attached to the main body.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、本体部を構成する上部部分及び下部部分の少なくとも一方は、当該携帯型超音波診断装置の操作者が把持しやすいように、本体部の周囲から内部に向かって凹部を有していることが好ましい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, at least one of the upper part and the lower part constituting the main body part is configured so that an operator of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can easily hold the main body part. It is preferable that it has a recessed part toward the inside from the circumference | surroundings.
　本発明の一局面に従った携帯型超音波診断装置において、表示部は、本体部の上面に取り付けられ、表示部を把持する把持部材をさらに備えており、把持部材は、表示部を上下左右方向に移動可能なように構成されていることが好ましい。 In the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention, the display unit further includes a gripping member that is attached to the upper surface of the main body unit and grips the display unit, and the gripping member moves the display unit up, down, left, and right. It is preferable to be configured to be movable in the direction.
　本発明によると、小型で使い勝手のよい携帯型超音波診断装置が実現される。 According to the present invention, a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that is small and easy to use is realized.
本発明の一実施形態に係る携帯型超音波画像診断装置の６面図である。It is a 6th page figure of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus concerning one embodiment of the present invention. 携帯型超音波画像診断装置を右斜め後方から見たときの斜視図である。It is a perspective view when a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus is seen from the diagonally right rear. 携帯型超音波画像診断装置を右斜め前方から見たときの斜視図である。It is a perspective view when a portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus is seen from the diagonally right front. 携帯端末の角度を調整した状態の携帯型超音波画像診断装置を右斜め後方から見たときの斜視図である。It is a perspective view when the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus of the state which adjusted the angle of the portable terminal is seen from diagonally right rear. 携帯端末の角度を調整した状態の携帯型超音波画像診断装置を右斜め前方から見たときの斜視図である。It is a perspective view when the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus of the state which adjusted the angle of the portable terminal is seen from diagonally right forward. プローブの取り替えの様子を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the mode of replacement | exchange of a probe. プローブカバーの着脱の様子を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the mode of attachment or detachment of a probe cover. 本体部の下部に空間部を有する携帯型超音波画像診断装置を右斜め前方から見たときの斜視図である。It is a perspective view when the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus which has a space part in the lower part of a main-body part is seen from diagonally right forward. 携帯型超音波画像診断装置の電気的構成を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a portable ultrasonic image diagnostic apparatus. 携帯端末の画面に表示されるプリセット選択画面例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the example of a preset selection screen displayed on the screen of a portable terminal. 携帯端末の画面に表示される画像例およびその上下反転例を示す図である。It is a figure which shows the example of an image displayed on the screen of a portable terminal, and its up-down inversion example.
　以下、適宜図面を参照しながら、実施の形態を詳細に説明する。ただし、必要以上に詳細な説明は省略する場合がある。例えば、既によく知られた事項の詳細説明や実質的に同一の構成に対する重複説明を省略する場合がある。これは、以下の説明が不必要に冗長になるのを避け、当業者の理解を容易にするためである。 Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. However, more detailed explanation than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed descriptions of already well-known matters and repeated descriptions for substantially the same configuration may be omitted. This is to avoid the following description from becoming unnecessarily redundant and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art.
　なお、発明者らは、当業者が本発明を十分に理解するために添付図面および以下の説明を提供するのであって、これらによって特許請求の範囲に記載の主題を限定することを意図するものではない。また、図面に描かれた各部材の寸法、厚み、細部の詳細形状などは実際のものとは異なることがある。 In addition, the inventors provide the accompanying drawings and the following description in order for those skilled in the art to fully understand the present invention, and these are intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims. is not. In addition, the dimensions, thicknesses, detailed shapes of details, and the like of each member depicted in the drawings may be different from actual ones.
　図１は、本発明の一実施形態に係る携帯型超音波診断装置１０の６面図である。便宜上、図１において紙面上側を前方、紙面下側を後方と称する。図２は、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０を右斜め後方から見たときの斜視図である。図３は、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０を右斜め前方から見たときの斜視図である。便宜上、図２および図３では、後述するグリップベルト６およびパッド６ａの図示を省略している。 FIG. 1 is a six-side view of a portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. For convenience, in FIG. 1, the upper side of the drawing is referred to as the front, and the lower side of the drawing is referred to as the rear. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 as viewed from the right rear side. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 as viewed from the diagonally right front. For convenience, in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, illustration of a grip belt 6 and a pad 6a described later is omitted.
　本発明の一実施形態に係る携帯型超音波診断装置１０は、プローブ機能を有する本体部３と、本体部３で取得し加工した情報を表示する表示部（携帯端末２０）とを備えている。このように、携帯型超音波診断装置１０は、専用の表示部を設けずに、スマートフォンやＰＤＡ（Personal Digital Assistant）などの携帯端末２０を表示部として利用して、携帯端末２０の画面２１にＧＵＩ（Graphical User Interface）や超音波画像などを表示する。このようにすると、表示部を有する携帯端末２０側の情報処理負担が軽減される。 A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 3 having a probe function, and a display unit (mobile terminal 20) that displays information acquired and processed by the main body 3. . As described above, the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 uses the mobile terminal 20 such as a smartphone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) as a display unit without providing a dedicated display unit, and displays it on the screen 21 of the mobile terminal 20. GUI (Graphical User Interface), ultrasonic images, etc. are displayed. In this way, the information processing burden on the mobile terminal 20 side having the display unit is reduced.
　本体部３は、バスタブ状の概略形状を有するケース３ａと、縦長の略矩形の正面形状を有するカバー３ｂとを備えている。ケース３ａの内部には図略のバッテリーや電子基板などが収容されている。ケース３ａの上部は開口しており、カバー３ｂが当該開口を覆うようにケース３ａに嵌合している。このように、本体部３は、バスタブ状の概略形状を有しており、その大きさは概ね片手で把持できる大きさである。 The main body 3 includes a case 3a having a generally bathtub-like shape and a cover 3b having a vertically long, substantially rectangular front shape. A battery (not shown), an electronic board, and the like are accommodated in the case 3a. The upper part of the case 3a is opened, and the cover 3b is fitted to the case 3a so as to cover the opening. Thus, the main-body part 3 has a bathtub-like schematic shape, and the magnitude | size is a magnitude | size which can be hold | gripped with one hand in general.
　本体部３の上部においてケース３ａの上端縁とケース３ｂの下端縁とが合わさる部分に外周面が形成されている。当該外周面の前方部分、すなわち、本体部３の前端部は本体部３のほぼ全幅に亘って平らになっており、そこにプローブ２Ａが取り付けられ、プローブ２Ａのレンズ面が当該外周面の一部をなしている。 The outer peripheral surface is formed in the upper part of the main-body part 3 in the part which the upper end edge of case 3a and the lower end edge of case 3b join. The front part of the outer peripheral surface, that is, the front end portion of the main body 3 is flat over almost the entire width of the main body 3, and the probe 2A is attached thereto, and the lens surface of the probe 2A is one of the outer peripheral surfaces. Part.
　プローブ２Ａは、例えば、リニア型プローブである。プローブ２Ａは、７ＭＨｚ～１０ＭＨｚの高周波数域の超音波を出力し、１ｃｍ～３ｃｍ程度の表在付近の超音波画像を撮像するのに使用される。上述したように、プローブ２Ａは本体部３の前端部の幅全体に亘って配置できることから、プローブ２Ａのレンズ面の全幅を３５～５５ｍｍにすることができる。従来の携帯型超音波画像診断装置で採用されているリニア型プローブの全幅が２９ｍｍ程度であるのに対して、本実施形態ではより幅広のプローブ２Ａを採用することにより、従来よりも広範囲の表在付近の超音波画像を撮影することができる。 The probe 2A is, for example, a linear probe. The probe 2A outputs ultrasonic waves in a high frequency range of 7 MHz to 10 MHz and is used to pick up an ultrasonic image near the surface of about 1 cm to 3 cm. As described above, since the probe 2A can be arranged over the entire width of the front end portion of the main body 3, the entire width of the lens surface of the probe 2A can be set to 35 to 55 mm. Whereas the overall width of the linear probe employed in the conventional portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus is about 29 mm, in the present embodiment, the wider probe 2A is employed, so that a wider range of tables than in the past can be obtained. It is possible to take an ultrasound image near the location.
　一方、本体部３の上部の外周面の後方部分、すなわち、本体部３の後端部は外側に膨らむように円弧状になっている。そこに別のプローブ２Ｂが取り付けられ、プローブ２Ｂの円弧状のレンズ面が当該外周面の一部をなしている。 On the other hand, the rear part of the outer peripheral surface of the upper part of the main body part 3, that is, the rear end part of the main body part 3 has an arc shape so as to bulge outward. Another probe 2B is attached thereto, and the arc-shaped lens surface of the probe 2B forms a part of the outer peripheral surface.
　プローブ２Ｂは、例えば、コンベックス型プローブである。プローブ２Ｂは、１．７ＭＨｚ～３．８ＭＨｚの低周波数域の超音波を出力し、５ｃｍ以深の深部の超音波画像を撮像するのに使用される。 Probe 2B is, for example, a convex probe. The probe 2B outputs ultrasonic waves in a low frequency range of 1.7 MHz to 3.8 MHz, and is used to take an ultrasonic image of a deep part of 5 cm or deeper.
　このように、プローブ２Ａおよび２Ｂと本体部３とが一体化されている。 In this way, the probes 2A and 2B and the main body 3 are integrated.
　上記外周面の左右両側は内側にわずかに湾曲して湾曲部（凹部）３ｃ，３ｃを形成している。操作者は携帯型超音波診断装置１０の背面から把持して使用するが、本体部３の上部部分に本体部３の周囲から内部に向かって湾曲部３ｃ，３ｃを設けることにより、操作者が携帯型超音波診断装置１０を把持しやすいようにされている。ここで、図では、滑らかな湾曲形状をしているがこれに限定されず、多少の凹部を有するように形成されていればよい。 The left and right sides of the outer peripheral surface are slightly curved inward to form curved portions (concave portions) 3c and 3c. An operator grips and uses the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 from the back side, but by providing the curved portions 3c and 3c from the periphery of the main body 3 toward the inside in the upper portion of the main body 3, the operator can The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is easily gripped. Here, although it has a smooth curved shape in the figure, it is not limited to this, and it may be formed so as to have some recesses.
　本体部３の下部の左右両側に凹部３ｄ，３ｄが形成されている。当該凹部３ｄ，３ｄもまた、操作者が携帯型超音波診断装置１０をしっかりと把持して使用しやすくするために設けたものである。 Recesses 3d and 3d are formed on the left and right sides of the lower part of the main body 3. The recesses 3d and 3d are also provided so that the operator can firmly grasp and use the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10.
　さらに、本体部３にグリップベルト６が設けられている。グリップベルト６は、本体部３の背面において携帯型超音波診断装置１０の長手方向に掛けられており、本体部３の背面とグリップベルト６との間で操作者の手が通過するような空間が形成されている。操作者は当該空間に手を通すことで、携帯型超音波診断装置１０を把持しなくとも携帯型超音波診断装置１０を手に固定することができる。 Furthermore, a grip belt 6 is provided on the main body 3. The grip belt 6 is hung in the longitudinal direction of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 on the back surface of the main body 3, and a space through which an operator's hand passes between the back surface of the main body 3 and the grip belt 6. Is formed. The operator can fix the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 to the hand without holding the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 by passing the hand through the space.
　グリップベルト６にはパッド６ａが通されている。パッド６ａは、操作者がグリップベルト６に手を通して携帯型超音波診断装置１０を使用するときに当該手の甲の広い面に接触して手の甲にかかる圧力を緩和する。 The pad 6a is passed through the grip belt 6. The pad 6a makes contact with the wide surface of the back of the hand when the operator uses the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 by passing the hand through the grip belt 6, and relieves pressure on the back of the hand.
　本体部３の下部前方には携帯型超音波診断装置１０の電源ボタン４が設けられている。また、本体部３の下部の右斜め上、右斜め下、左斜め上、左斜め下の４箇所にフリーズボタン５，５，５，５が設けられている。各フリーズボタン５は、プローブ２Ａまたはプローブ２Ｂを使用して超音波画像を撮影中に超音波を一時停止して超音波画像の静止画像を表示させるために使用される。このように、本体部３の下部の四隅に設けられたフリーズボタン５，５，５，５は、操作者がプローブ２Ａおよびプローブ２Ｂのいずれを使用して超音波画像を撮像していようとも、また、操作者が右手および左手のいずれの手で携帯型超音波診断装置１０を把持していようとも、そのうちのいずれか一つが操作者の扱いやすい位置に来るように配置されている。 The power button 4 of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is provided in front of the lower part of the main body 3. In addition, freeze buttons 5, 5, 5, and 5 are provided at four locations on the lower right portion of the main body portion 3, that is, the lower right portion, the upper left portion, and the lower left portion. Each freeze button 5 is used to display a still image of the ultrasonic image by temporarily stopping the ultrasonic wave while the ultrasonic image is being captured using the probe 2A or the probe 2B. As described above, the freeze buttons 5, 5, 5 and 5 provided at the four corners of the lower portion of the main body 3 are used regardless of whether the operator is taking an ultrasonic image using the probe 2A or the probe 2B. Further, regardless of whether the operator holds the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 with either the right hand or the left hand, one of them is arranged so as to be in a position that is easy for the operator to handle.
　本体部３の上面は概ね平坦になっており、当該上面に、携帯端末２０を把持するための把持部材７が設けられている。把持部材７は、本体部３の上面に携帯端末２０を取り外し可能に搭載可能にする。把持部材７は、携帯端末２０が載置される載置台７ａと、携帯端末２０を載置台７ａに固定させるための４つの固定部７ｂ，７ｂ，７ｂ，７ｂとを備える。４つの固定部７ｂ，７ｂ，７ｂ，７ｂは、携帯端末２０の右斜め上、右斜め下、左斜め上、左斜め下の４箇所で携帯端末２０の側面を把持して、携帯端末２０を載置台７ａに固定させる。なお、４つの固定部７ｂ，７ｂ，７ｂ，７ｂは、携帯端末２０の厚みに応じて高さ調整できるようになっている。このように、携帯端末２０が本体部３の上面に把持部材７を介して直接に搭載可能であるため、当該超音波診断装置の全体としての省電力化も可能になる。 The upper surface of the main body 3 is generally flat, and a gripping member 7 for gripping the mobile terminal 20 is provided on the upper surface. The gripping member 7 enables the mobile terminal 20 to be detachably mounted on the upper surface of the main body 3. The holding member 7 includes a mounting table 7a on which the mobile terminal 20 is mounted, and four fixing portions 7b, 7b, 7b, and 7b for fixing the mobile terminal 20 to the mounting table 7a. The four fixing portions 7b, 7b, 7b, and 7b hold the mobile terminal 20 by gripping the side surface of the mobile terminal 20 at the four locations on the right upper side, lower right side, upper left side, and lower left side of the mobile terminal 20. It fixes to the mounting base 7a. The four fixing portions 7 b, 7 b, 7 b, 7 b can be adjusted in height according to the thickness of the mobile terminal 20. As described above, since the mobile terminal 20 can be directly mounted on the upper surface of the main body 3 via the gripping member 7, power saving as a whole of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can be achieved.
　把持部材７は、携帯端末２０を把持したまま携帯端末２０の画面２１を見やすい角度に調整することができるように構成されている。図４は、携帯端末２０の角度を調整した状態の携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０を右斜め後方から見たときの斜視図である。図５は、携帯端末２０の角度を調整した状態の携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０を右斜め前方から見たときの斜視図である。便宜上、図４および図５では、グリップベルト６およびパッド６ａの図示を省略している。 The gripping member 7 is configured so that the screen 21 of the mobile terminal 20 can be adjusted to an easy-to-view angle while holding the mobile terminal 20. FIG. 4 is a perspective view when the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 with the angle of the portable terminal 20 adjusted is viewed from diagonally right and rear. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 in a state in which the angle of the portable terminal 20 is adjusted as seen from the right front side. For convenience, the grip belt 6 and the pad 6a are not shown in FIGS.
　本体部３の上面の適当な箇所（例えば、前後中央の左端）にピボット７ｃが設けられている。ピボット７ｃと載置台７ａとは連結部材７ｄで連結されている。連結部材７ｄの一端と載置台７ａとは図略のヒンジで連結されている。当該ヒンジは、連結部材７ｄと載置台７ａとを任意の角度の状態で維持することができる。また、連結部材７ｄの他端はピボット７ｃに軸支されている。連結部材７ｄはピボット７ｃの周りを枢動可能になっており、任意の角度で姿勢を維持することができる。携帯端末２０の角度を調整する場合、操作者は、図２および図３に示した状態から携帯端末２０を載置台７ａごと引き起こし、図４および図５に示したように携帯端末２０を見やすい角度に回転させてその姿勢を維持することができる。このように、表示部を備える携帯端末２０は、上下左右方向に移動可能なように構成されている。 A pivot 7c is provided at an appropriate location on the upper surface of the main body 3 (for example, the left end of the front and rear center). The pivot 7c and the mounting table 7a are connected by a connecting member 7d. One end of the connecting member 7d and the mounting table 7a are connected by a hinge (not shown). The hinge can maintain the connecting member 7d and the mounting table 7a at an arbitrary angle. The other end of the connecting member 7d is pivotally supported by the pivot 7c. The connecting member 7d can pivot around the pivot 7c, and can maintain the posture at an arbitrary angle. When adjusting the angle of the mobile terminal 20, the operator raises the mobile terminal 20 together with the mounting table 7 a from the state shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and the angle at which the mobile terminal 20 can be easily viewed as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. To maintain its posture. As described above, the mobile terminal 20 including the display unit is configured to be movable in the vertical and horizontal directions.
　二つのプローブ２Ａおよび２Ｂは取り替えが可能である。図６は、プローブの取り替えの様子を示す図である。なお、便宜上、図６では携帯端末２０および把持部材７の図示を省略している。 The two probes 2A and 2B can be replaced. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing how the probe is replaced. For convenience, illustration of the portable terminal 20 and the gripping member 7 is omitted in FIG.
　本体部３の前端部には開口部３Ａがあり、当該開口部３Ａにプローブ２Ａを抜き差しできるようになっている。また、本体部３の後端部には開口部３Ｂがあり、当該開口部３Ｂにプローブ２Ｂを抜き差しできるようになっている。開口部３Ａおよび３Ｂの奥には図略のコネクタが配置されており、プローブ２Ａおよび２Ｂの図略の電極が当該コネクタに差し込まれるようになっている。 There is an opening 3A at the front end of the main body 3, and the probe 2A can be inserted into and removed from the opening 3A. An opening 3B is provided at the rear end of the main body 3, and the probe 2B can be inserted into and removed from the opening 3B. A connector (not shown) is disposed behind the openings 3A and 3B, and electrodes (not shown) of the probes 2A and 2B are inserted into the connectors.
　取り替えられるプローブは同タイプのものでも異なるタイプのものでよい。例えば、プローブ２Ａを、リニア型プローブからセクタ型プローブに取り替えることができる。これにより、リニア型およびコンベックス型の両タイプのプローブを備えた携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０を構成することができる。 ∙ The probe to be replaced may be the same type or a different type. For example, the probe 2A can be replaced from a linear probe to a sector probe. Thereby, the portable ultrasonic image diagnostic apparatus 10 provided with both the linear type and the convex type probes can be configured.
　携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０を落下させたりぶつけたりした場合においてもプローブの表面に傷がつかないようにプローブにカバーを被せるのが好ましい。図７は、プローブカバーの着脱の様子を示す図である。なお、便宜上、図７では携帯端末２０および把持部材７の図示を省略している。 It is preferable to cover the probe so that the surface of the probe is not damaged even when the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is dropped or bumped. FIG. 7 shows how the probe cover is attached and detached. For convenience, illustration of the mobile terminal 20 and the gripping member 7 is omitted in FIG.
　本体部３の前端部においてプローブカバー２０Ａが着脱できるようになっている。プローブカバー２０Ａは、プローブ２Ａの表面を傷から保護するためのものである。また、本体部３の後端部においてプローブカバー２０Ｂが着脱できるようになっている。プローブカバー２０Ｂは、プローブ２Ｂの表面を傷から保護するためのものである。 The probe cover 20A can be attached and detached at the front end of the main body 3. The probe cover 20A is for protecting the surface of the probe 2A from scratches. The probe cover 20B can be attached and detached at the rear end of the main body 3. The probe cover 20B is for protecting the surface of the probe 2B from scratches.
　プローブカバー２０Ａおよび２０Ｂは、単にプローブ２Ａおよび２Ｂを保護するだけではなく、その着脱を携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０の電源のオン／オフと連動させてもよい。例えば、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０の電源がオン状態にされている場合において、プローブカバー２０Ａおよび２０Ｂがいずれも本体部３に装着されると、電源ボタン４が操作されなくても携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０の電源をオフするようにしてもよい。これにより、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０の消費電力を低減することができる。 The probe covers 20A and 20B may not only protect the probes 2A and 2B but also make the attachment / detachment interlock with the power on / off of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10. For example, when the power of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is turned on and the probe covers 20A and 20B are both attached to the main body 3, the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 is portable even if the power button 4 is not operated. The power of the ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 may be turned off. Thereby, the power consumption of the portable ultrasonic image diagnostic apparatus 10 can be reduced.
　また、プローブカバー２０Ａおよび２０Ｂの装着を、使用されるプローブの選択動作と連動させてもよい。携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０は二つのプローブ２Ａおよび２Ｂを備えているが、これら二つを同時に使用して超音波画像を撮影することはなく、いずれか一方が選択的に使用される。したがって、プローブカバー２０Ａおよび２０Ｂのいずれか一方が本体部３に装着され、他方が取り外されている場合、当該プローブカバーが取り外されている方のプローブのみ使用可能にして、当該プローブカバーが装着されている方のプローブは動作しないようにしてもよい。これにより、使用されないプローブの動作を抑制して、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０の消費電力を低減することができる。 Also, the mounting of the probe covers 20A and 20B may be linked with the selection operation of the probe to be used. The portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 includes two probes 2A and 2B, but these two are not used at the same time, and an ultrasonic image is not captured, and either one is selectively used. Therefore, when one of the probe covers 20A and 20B is attached to the main body 3 and the other is removed, only the probe from which the probe cover is removed can be used, and the probe cover is attached. The other probe may not be operated. Thereby, the operation | movement of the probe which is not used can be suppressed and the power consumption of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 can be reduced.
　本体部３は、図８に示すように、短手方向に貫通する空間部３ｒを有するバスタブ状の概略形状を有するケース３ｔと、上記縦長の略矩形の正面形状を有するカバー３ｂとを備えているようにすることもできる。ケース３ｔの空間部３ｒは、操作者がその親指以外の指４本を貫通させてしっかりと把持して使用しやすくするために設けたものである。なお、この場合、図示していないが、上記各フリーズボタン５の位置は、本体部３のケース３ｂの周囲で操作者の扱いやすい位置に適宜設計することもできる。また、図８の形態の場合には、本体部３の上部部分に設けた上記湾曲部３ｃ，３ｃにより、操作者は、携帯型超音波診断装置１０をより把持しやすい。なお、便宜上、図８では携帯端末２０、把持部材７、グリップベルト６、パッド７の図示を省略している。 As shown in FIG. 8, the main body 3 includes a case 3t having a bathtub-like schematic shape having a space 3r penetrating in the short-side direction, and a cover 3b having a vertically long, substantially rectangular front shape. You can also make it. The space 3r of the case 3t is provided so that the operator can easily use it by penetrating four fingers other than the thumb and firmly grasping it. In this case, although not shown, the position of each of the freeze buttons 5 can be appropriately designed to be easily handled by the operator around the case 3b of the main body 3. In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 8, the curved portions 3 c and 3 c provided on the upper portion of the main body 3 make it easier for the operator to hold the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10. For convenience, illustration of the mobile terminal 20, the gripping member 7, the grip belt 6, and the pad 7 is omitted in FIG.
　次に、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０の電気的構成について説明する。図９は、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０の電気的構成を示すブロック図である。 Next, the electrical configuration of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10.
　本体部３の内部にはＡＦＥ（Analog Front End）基板１１０と、メイン基板１２０と、電源基板１３０と、バッテリー１４０とが収容されている。 Inside the main body 3, an AFE (Analog Front End) substrate 110, a main substrate 120, a power supply substrate 130, and a battery 140 are accommodated.
　ＡＦＥ基板１１０は、超音波の電子フォーカス送信および受信を制御し、超音波のアナログ入力信号をデジタル信号に変換してビーム合成を行って画像生データ（エコー画像）を生成する役割を担う。 The AFE substrate 110 plays a role of controlling the electronic focus transmission and reception of ultrasonic waves, converting ultrasonic analog input signals into digital signals, performing beam synthesis, and generating raw image data (echo images).
　ＡＦＥ基板１１０にはＦＰＧＡ（Field Programmable Gate Array）１１１と、ＡＦＥ１１２とが実装されている。 On the AFE substrate 110, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) 111 and an AFE 112 are mounted.
　ＦＰＧＡ１１１は、電子フォーカス送信（送信ビームフォーム）、受信開口合成、画像生データの生成、画像生データ生成、メイン基板１２０への画像生データ送信などを行う。 The FPGA 111 performs electronic focus transmission (transmission beamform), reception aperture synthesis, image raw data generation, image raw data generation, image raw data transmission to the main board 120, and the like.
　ＡＦＥ１１１は、プローブ２Ａおよび２Ｂの個々のチャンネルに接続され、プローブ２Ａおよび２Ｂへの超音波の電子フォーカス送信の制御、送信時および受信時における目的チャンネル群の選択制御などを行う。 The AFE 111 is connected to the individual channels of the probes 2A and 2B and performs control of ultrasonic electronic focus transmission to the probes 2A and 2B, selection control of a target channel group at the time of transmission and reception, and the like.
　メイン基板１２０は、ＡＦＥ基板１１０から画像生データを受信し、バックエンド処理と呼ばれるデジタル計算を実施してＢモード画像やカラードプラ画像などの最終的な画像データを生成し、携帯端末２０と連携して携帯端末２０に当該画像データを無線通信により送信する役割を担う。 The main board 120 receives raw image data from the AFE board 110, performs digital calculation called back-end processing, generates final image data such as a B-mode image and a color Doppler image, and cooperates with the mobile terminal 20 Thus, it plays a role of transmitting the image data to the portable terminal 20 by wireless communication.
　メイン基板１２０にはＣＰＵ（Central Processing Unit）１２１と、メモリ１２２と、ＦＰＧＡ１２３と、ＲＦ（Radio Frequency）モジュール１２４とが実装されている。 On the main board 120, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 121, a memory 122, an FPGA 123, and an RF (Radio Frequency) module 124 are mounted.
　ＣＰＵ１２１は、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０全体の制御を司る。具体的には、ＣＰＵ１２１は、オペレーティングシステムのカーネルおよびドライバを提供し、アプリケーションソフトウェアを実行する。 The CPU 121 controls the entire portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10. Specifically, the CPU 121 provides an operating system kernel and driver, and executes application software.
　メモリ１２２は、ＣＰＵ１２１で実行されるコンピュータプログラムなどを保持するＲＯＭ（Read Only Memory）と、生成された画像データやプログラム実行中の一時データを保存するＲＡＭ（Random Access Memory）を含む。 The memory 122 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) that holds a computer program executed by the CPU 121 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) that stores generated image data and temporary data during execution of the program.
　ＦＰＧＡ１２３は、上記のバックエンド処理を実施し、画像データをメモリ１２２上のＣＰＵ１２１のメモリ空間に展開したり、ＣＰＵ１２１と連携してＡＦＥ基板１１０の制御を担ったりする。 The FPGA 123 performs the above-described back-end processing, expands the image data in the memory space of the CPU 121 on the memory 122, and controls the AFE board 110 in cooperation with the CPU 121.
　ＲＦモジュール１２４は、携帯端末２０との間で無線通信を行う。無線通信として、ＷｉＦｉ（登録商標）、Ｂｌｕｅｔｏｏｔｈ（登録商標）などが使用可能である。 The RF module 124 performs wireless communication with the mobile terminal 20. As wireless communication, WiFi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or the like can be used.
　電源基板１３０は、バッテリー１４０から供給される直流電圧を安定した所望の直流電圧に変換してＡＦＥ基板１１０およびメイン基板１２０に電力を供給する役割を担う。 The power supply board 130 plays a role of supplying power to the AFE board 110 and the main board 120 by converting the DC voltage supplied from the battery 140 into a stable desired DC voltage.
　バッテリー１４０は、リチウムイオン電池などの充電可能な２次電池あるいはアルカリ乾電池などの電池である。 The battery 140 is a rechargeable secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery or a battery such as an alkaline battery.
　次に、携帯端末２０の画面２１に表示されるＧＵＩについて説明する。図１０は、携帯端末２０の画面２１に表示されるプリセット選択画面例を示す図である。 Next, the GUI displayed on the screen 21 of the mobile terminal 20 will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a preset selection screen displayed on the screen 21 of the mobile terminal 20.
　携帯端末２０には携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０を使用するための専用のアプリ（ソフトウェア）がインストールされている。当該アプリを起動すると、携帯端末２０は、本体部３と無線通信を開始して画面２１にプリセット選択画面を表示する。 A dedicated application (software) for using the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 is installed on the mobile terminal 20. When the application is activated, the mobile terminal 20 starts wireless communication with the main body 3 and displays a preset selection screen on the screen 21.
　診察部位や用途別に使用されるプローブおよびゲインおよびフォーカスなどがあらかじめ登録されており、プリセット選択画面においてアイコンと簡単な説明を表示して、操作者は各設定を簡単に呼び出せるようになっている。例えば、１番目のアイコンに対応する診察部位は「首」であり、用途は「経鼻胃管カテーテル挿入の確認」であり、使用されるプローブは表在付近観察用のプローブ２Ａ（リニア型プローブ）である。また、２番目のアイコンに対応する診察部位は「胃」であり、用途は「経鼻胃管カテーテル挿入の確認」であり、使用されるプローブは深部観察用のプローブ２Ｂ（コンベックス型プローブ）である。操作者は、プリセット選択画面中のアイコンに触れることで、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０を所望の用途に適した設定にすることができる。 The probe, gain, and focus used for each examination site and application are registered in advance, and icons and a brief description are displayed on the preset selection screen so that the operator can easily call each setting. For example, the examination site corresponding to the first icon is “neck”, the usage is “confirmation of insertion of nasogastric tube catheter”, and the probe used is a probe 2A (linear type probe) for observation near the surface. ). In addition, the examination site corresponding to the second icon is “stomach”, the usage is “confirmation of insertion of nasogastric tube catheter”, and the probe used is a deep observation probe 2B (convex probe). is there. The operator can set the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 to a setting suitable for a desired application by touching an icon on the preset selection screen.
　本体部３で生成されたＢモード画像やカラードプラ画像は無線通信により携帯端末２０に送信され、携帯端末２０の画面２１に表示される。携帯端末２０は本体部３に固定されて一体として使用されるため、画像撮影時の本体部３の姿勢によっては画像が上下逆に表示されることがある。そこで、画面２１に表示された画像を上下反転できるようにしてもよい。 The B-mode image and the color Doppler image generated by the main body unit 3 are transmitted to the mobile terminal 20 by wireless communication and displayed on the screen 21 of the mobile terminal 20. Since the mobile terminal 20 is fixed to the main body 3 and used as an integral unit, an image may be displayed upside down depending on the posture of the main body 3 at the time of image capturing. Therefore, the image displayed on the screen 21 may be turned upside down.
　図１１は、携帯端末の画面に表示される画像例およびその上下反転例を示す図である。例えば、携帯端末２０は、画面２１に画像を表示するときに当該画像を上下反転させるためのアイコン（「Ｉｖｒｔ」と表記されたアイコン）も表示する。操作者が当該アイコンに触れると、携帯端末２０の向きはそのままで画面２１の表示が上下反転する。これにより、携帯型超音波画像診断装置１０がどのような向きで使用されようとも、携帯端末２０側で画像を上下正しい向きで見ることができる。 FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal and an example of upside down. For example, when displaying an image on the screen 21, the mobile terminal 20 also displays an icon (an icon denoted as “Ivrt”) for inverting the image. When the operator touches the icon, the display of the screen 21 is turned upside down while keeping the orientation of the mobile terminal 20 as it is. Thereby, no matter what orientation the portable ultrasonic diagnostic imaging apparatus 10 is used in, the image can be viewed in the correct vertical direction on the portable terminal 20 side.
　以上のように、本実施形態によると、互いに異なる二つのプローブ２Ａおよび２Ｂと、メイン基板１２０とが本体部３として一体化される。さらに、携帯端末２０（表示部）が把持部材７により本体部３の上面に把持される。このように構成された携帯型超音波診断装置１０は小型で使い勝手のよく、１台で表在付近から深部まで観察することができる。 As described above, according to this embodiment, two different probes 2A and 2B and the main board 120 are integrated as the main body 3. Further, the portable terminal 20 (display unit) is held on the upper surface of the main body 3 by the holding member 7. The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 configured in this way is small and easy to use, and can be observed from near the surface to the deep part with a single unit.
　なお、携帯端末２０に搭載されたジャイロ機能を利用して、動作させるプローブを自動的に切り替えることができる。例えば、プローブ２Ａを観察部位に当てて表在付近を観察中に携帯型超音波診断装置１０をひっくり返してプローブ２Ｂを観察部位に当てることで、本体部３Ｂは携帯端末２０からジャイロ信号を受けてプローブ２Ａの動作を停止してプローブ２Ｂを動作させるようにすることができる。 Note that the probe to be operated can be automatically switched using the gyro function mounted on the mobile terminal 20. For example, the main body 3B receives the gyro signal from the portable terminal 20 by turning the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 upside down and applying the probe 2B to the observation site while observing the vicinity of the surface by applying the probe 2A to the observation site. Thus, the operation of the probe 2A can be stopped and the probe 2B can be operated.
　また、表示部として、上述した携帯端末２０の表示画面の他に、本体部３の上面に搭載しない形態での表示部を設けることができる。例えば、本体部３の上面に搭載せずに、携帯端末２０を医師や看護師等の操作者の手元に置いて、当該携帯型超音波診断装置１０を使用することもできるし、携帯端末２０の代わりに、タブレット型端末、ノートＰＣ、デスクトップＰＣ等の表示画面を同様に使用することもできる。また、例えば、メガネタイプまたはヘッドマウントタイプのウェアラブル端末を携帯端末２０の代わりに使用することができる。 In addition to the display screen of the mobile terminal 20 described above, a display unit that is not mounted on the upper surface of the main body unit 3 can be provided as the display unit. For example, the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 can be used by placing the portable terminal 20 on the hands of an operator such as a doctor or a nurse without being mounted on the upper surface of the main body 3, or the portable terminal 20. Instead of this, a display screen of a tablet terminal, notebook PC, desktop PC, or the like can be used in the same manner. Further, for example, a glasses-type or head-mounted type wearable terminal can be used instead of the portable terminal 20.
　以上のように、本発明における技術の例示として、実施の形態を説明した。そのために、添付図面および詳細な説明を提供した。 As described above, the embodiment has been described as an example of the technique in the present invention. For this purpose, the accompanying drawings and detailed description are provided.
　したがって、添付図面および詳細な説明に記載された構成要素の中には、課題解決のために必須な構成要素だけでなく、上記技術を例示するために、課題解決のためには必須でない構成要素も含まれ得る。そのため、それらの必須ではない構成要素が添付図面や詳細な説明に記載されていることをもって、直ちに、それらの必須ではない構成要素が必須であるとの認定をするべきではない。 Accordingly, among the components described in the accompanying drawings and the detailed description, not only the components essential for solving the problem, but also the components not essential for solving the problem in order to illustrate the above technique. May also be included. Therefore, it should not be immediately recognized that these non-essential components are essential as those non-essential components are described in the accompanying drawings and detailed description.
　また、上述の実施の形態は、本発明における技術を例示するためのものであるから、特許請求の範囲またはその均等の範囲において種々の変更、置き換え、付加、省略などを行うことができる。 In addition, since the above-described embodiment is for illustrating the technique in the present invention, various changes, replacements, additions, omissions, etc. can be made within the scope of the claims or the equivalents thereof.
　１０　　携帯型超音波診断装置
　２０　　携帯端末（表示部）
　１２０　メイン基板（情報処理部）
　３　　　本体部
　３ｃ　　湾曲部
　３ｒ　　空間部
　２Ａ　　プローブ
　２Ｂ　　プローブ
　５　　　フリーズボタン
　６　　　グリップベルト
　７　　　把持部材
　２０Ａ　プローブカバー
　２０Ｂ　プローブカバー 10 Portable Ultrasonic Diagnostic Device 20 Mobile Terminal (Display Unit)
120 Main board (information processing unit)
3 Body 3c Bent 3r Space 2A Probe 2B Probe 5 Freeze Button 6 Grip Belt 7 Grip Member 20A Probe Cover 20B Probe Cover

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  1. 　プローブ機能を有する本体部を備え、前記本体部で取得し加工した情報を表示部に表示させる携帯型超音波診断装置であって、
    　前記本体部は、互いに異なる少なくとも二つのプローブと、前記少なくとも二つのプローブから取得される情報を取得し加工する情報処理部とを一体化されてなる、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising a main body portion having a probe function, and displaying information obtained and processed by the main body portion on a display portion,
    The main body unit is formed by integrating at least two probes different from each other and an information processing unit that acquires and processes information acquired from the at least two probes.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  2. 　請求項１に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記表示部は、前記情報処理部との間で情報の制御および表示を行う携帯端末である、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1,
    The display unit is a portable terminal that controls and displays information with the information processing unit.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  3. 　請求項２に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記表示部をさらに備え、
    　前記表示部は、前記本体部の上に、取り外し可能に、搭載される、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 2, wherein
    The display unit further includes
    The display unit is detachably mounted on the main body unit.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  4. 　請求項１～３のうちのいずれか１項に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記少なくとも二つのプローブは、互いに異なる周波数のプローブである、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
    The at least two probes are probes having different frequencies;
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  5. 　請求項４に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記少なくとも二つのプローブは、リニア型、コンベックス型、およびセクタ型の種類うちから選択される二つの型のプローブである、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 4,
    The at least two probes are two types of probes selected from among a linear type, a convex type, and a sector type.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  6. 　請求項４または５に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記本体部は、前記少なくとも二つのプローブの型の種類を取り替え可能に構成されている、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 4 or 5,
    The main body is configured to be able to replace the types of the at least two probes.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  7. 　請求項１～６のうちのいずれか１項に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記少なくとも二つのプローブのうちの一方が、リニア型のプローブであり、前記リニア型のプローブ表面の幅方向の長さは、３５ｍｍ～５５ｍｍである、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
    One of the at least two probes is a linear probe, and the length of the linear probe surface in the width direction is 35 mm to 55 mm.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  8. 　請求項７に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記少なくとも二つのプローブのうちの他方が、コンベックス型のプローブである、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 7, wherein
    The other of the at least two probes is a convex probe.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  9. 　請求項１～８のうちのいずれか１項に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記少なくとも二つのプローブには、プローブカバーが設けられている、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
    The at least two probes are provided with a probe cover,
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  10. 　請求項９に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　当該装置の電源のオン／オフは、前記プローブカバーの着脱動作に連動して行われる、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 9, wherein
    The power on / off of the device is performed in conjunction with the attaching / detaching operation of the probe cover.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  11. 　請求項９に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記少なくとも二つのプローブの選択は、前記プローブカバーの着脱動作に連動して行われる、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 9, wherein
    The selection of the at least two probes is performed in conjunction with the attaching / detaching operation of the probe cover.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  12. 　請求項１～１１のいずれか１項に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記本体部の下部の四隅には、超音波を一時停止させるためのフリーズボタンが設けられている、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
    Freeze buttons for temporarily stopping the ultrasonic waves are provided at the lower four corners of the main body,
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  13. 　請求項１～１２のいずれか１項に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記本体部にはグリップベルトが設けられており、
    　前記グリップベルトは、前記本体部との間で操作者の手が通過するような空間を形成するように、前記本体部に取り付けられている、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
    The main body is provided with a grip belt,
    The grip belt is attached to the main body so as to form a space through which an operator's hand passes with the main body.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  14. 　請求項１～１３のうちのいずれか１項に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記本体部を構成する上部部分及び下部部分の少なくとも一方は、当該携帯型超音波診断装置の操作者が把持しやすいように、前記本体部の周囲から内部に向かって凹部を有している、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
    At least one of the upper part and the lower part constituting the main body has a concave portion from the periphery of the main body toward the inside so that an operator of the portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus can easily hold it.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
  15. 　請求項１～１４のうちのいずれか１項に記載の携帯型超音波診断装置において、
    　前記表示部は、前記本体部の上面に取り付けられ、前記表示部を把持する把持部材をさらに備えており、
    　前記把持部材は、前記表示部を上下左右方向に移動可能なように構成されている、
    ことを特徴とする携帯型超音波診断装置。     The portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
    The display unit further includes a gripping member that is attached to the upper surface of the main body unit and grips the display unit.
    The gripping member is configured to be able to move the display unit in the vertical and horizontal directions.
    A portable ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus.
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