WO2024224895A1 - 移動式放射線撮影装置、通知方法及びプログラム - Google Patents

移動式放射線撮影装置、通知方法及びプログラム Download PDF

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WO2024224895A1
WO2024224895A1 PCT/JP2024/011282 JP2024011282W WO2024224895A1 WO 2024224895 A1 WO2024224895 A1 WO 2024224895A1 JP 2024011282 W JP2024011282 W JP 2024011282W WO 2024224895 A1 WO2024224895 A1 WO 2024224895A1
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  • the present invention relates to a mobile radiography device, a notification method, and a program.
  • radiography is performed using a mobile vehicle called a medical cart that is equipped with a radiation generator and a portable radiography device (radiation detector) that is wirelessly connected to the medical cart.
  • a radiation generator and a portable radiography device (radiation detector) that is wirelessly connected to the medical cart.
  • the radiation generator and the radiography device must be synchronized.
  • Patent Literature 1 describes a medical cart that includes a plurality of storage units for storing portable radiography devices. When the portable radiography devices are stored in the storage units, the radiography devices can be charged. In other words, the storage units are rechargeable.
  • Patent Literature 2 describes radiography by wirelessly connecting a radiation generating device and a radiation imaging device. Patent Literature 2 also describes that when a portable radiation imaging device is stored in a storage unit, the radiation generating device and the radiation imaging device are synchronized and charged at the same time. In other words, this storage unit is capable of charging and synchronization.
  • the objective of the present invention is therefore to make it easier for users to select an appropriate storage compartment in a medical cart that has multiple storage compartments.
  • the mobile radiography apparatus of the present invention comprises: A plurality of storage units capable of storing radiation detectors for detecting radiation; an acquisition unit that acquires information about the radiation detector stored in the storage unit; a control unit that notifies a notification unit of information indicating the storage unit and information regarding the radiation detector stored in the storage unit; Equipped with.
  • the mobile radiographic imaging apparatus of the present invention further comprises: A plurality of storage units capable of storing radiation detectors for detecting radiation; An acquisition unit that acquires information related to photography; a control unit that notifies a notification unit of information indicating a storage unit and information regarding a radiation detector to be stored in the storage unit, based on information regarding the imaging acquired by the acquisition unit; Equipped with.
  • the notification method of the present invention includes: A notification method using a mobile radiography device having a plurality of storage units capable of storing radiation detectors that detect radiation, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring information about the radiation detector stored in the storage unit; a notification step of notifying information indicating the storage unit and information regarding the radiation detector stored in the storage unit by a notification unit; Includes.
  • the notification method of the present invention includes: A notification method using a mobile radiography device including a plurality of storage units capable of storing radiation detectors for detecting radiation and an acquisition unit for acquiring information related to radiography, the method comprising: An acquisition step of acquiring information related to the shooting; a notification step of notifying, by a notification unit, information indicating a storage unit and information regarding the radiation detector to be stored in the storage unit, based on the information regarding the imaging acquired by the acquisition unit; Includes.
  • the program of the present invention is A computer of a mobile radiography device having a plurality of storage units capable of storing radiation detectors for detecting radiation, an acquisition unit that acquires information regarding the radiation detector stored in the storage unit; a control unit that notifies a notification unit of information indicating the storage unit and information regarding the radiation detector stored in the storage unit; Function as.
  • the program of the present invention is A computer of a mobile radiography device including a plurality of storage units capable of storing radiation detectors for detecting radiation and an acquisition unit for acquiring information related to radiography, an acquisition unit for acquiring information related to photography; a control unit that notifies a notification unit of information indicating a storage unit and information regarding the radiation detector to be stored in the storage unit, based on information regarding the imaging acquired by the acquisition unit; Function as.
  • the present invention makes it easier for users to select the appropriate storage compartment in a medical cart with multiple storage compartments.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a radiation imaging system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a medical cart and a radiation detector.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a console.
  • 11 is a flowchart showing a first storage unit notification process executed by the console. 13 is an example of an examination selection screen.
  • 11 is an example of acquired FPD individual information.
  • 11 is an example of acquired FPD individual information.
  • 11 is a flowchart showing a second storage section notification process executed by the console.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the radiation imaging system 100.
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration example of a mobile cart RC and a radiation detector 2.
  • a radiation imaging system 100 of this embodiment includes a radiation generating device 1, a radiation detector 2, a console 3, and a server 4. These are capable of communicating with each other via a communication network N. As shown in FIG. 2, the radiation generating device 1 is incorporated together with a console 3 and the like into a mobile radiation imaging device called a mobile cart RC.
  • the radiation imaging system 100 may be capable of being connected to a hospital information system (Hospital Information System: HIS), a radiology information system (Radiology Information System: RIS), a picture archiving and communication system (PACS), an image analysis device, etc. (not shown).
  • HIS Hospital Information System
  • RIS Radiology Information System
  • PACS picture archiving and communication system
  • image analysis device etc. (not shown).
  • the radiation generating device 1 includes a generator that applies a voltage according to preset irradiation conditions (tube voltage, tube current, irradiation time, tube current time product (mAs value), etc.), and a radiation source 11 that generates a dose of radiation (e.g., X-rays) according to the tube current when a voltage is applied from the generator.
  • a generator that applies a voltage according to preset irradiation conditions (tube voltage, tube current, irradiation time, tube current time product (mAs value), etc.
  • a radiation source 11 that generates a dose of radiation (e.g., X-rays) according to the tube current when a voltage is applied from the generator.
  • the radiation source 11 (tube) is designed to generate radiation (e.g., X-rays) in a manner that corresponds to the radiological image to be captured. As shown in FIG. 2, the radiation source 11 is supported by an arm or the like provided on the mobile cart RC.
  • the storage section 12 stores the radiation detector 2 described below.
  • the storage section 12 is a slot. Representative slot sizes are those suited to radiation detectors 2 of 14 ⁇ 17 inches, 17 ⁇ 17 inches, and 10 ⁇ 12 inches.
  • the mobile cart RC is equipped with a plurality of storage sections 12.
  • the storage section 12 is equipped with a power supply section 13 and/or a synchronization signal output section 14.
  • the function of the storage section 12 with respect to the radiation detector refers to the function of the power supply section 13 and/or the synchronization signal output section 14.
  • the mobile cart RC in the example of FIG. 2 is equipped with one storage section 12A equipped with the power supply section 13 and the synchronization signal output section 14, and two storage sections 12B and 12C equipped with only the power supply section 13.
  • the slot size of the storage section 12A of the medical cart RC in the example of Figure 2 is 17 x 17 inches
  • the slot size of the storage section 12B is 14 x 17 inches
  • the slot size of the storage section 12C is 10 x 12 inches.
  • the storage unit 12 is equipped with a connector (not shown) that communicatively connects the radiation detector 2 and the console 3, and when the radiation detector 2 is stored, information about the radiation detector 2 is transmitted to the console 3 described later via the connector.
  • the power supply unit 13 supplies power to the radiation detector 2. In addition to supplying power to the radiation detector 2, the power supply unit 13 obtains information regarding the remaining battery charge of the radiation detector 2 and transmits it to the console 3, which will be described later.
  • the synchronization signal output unit 14 outputs a synchronization signal for synchronizing the radiation generation device 1 and the radiation detector 2.
  • the synchronization signal is generated by the synchronization signal output unit 14 and sent to the radiation detector 2 when the radiation detector 2 is stored in the storage unit 12.
  • the synchronization signal is used to synchronize the timing of radiation irradiation from the radiation generating device 1 with the timing of generating a radiographic image.
  • the synchronization signal may be automatically sent to the radiation detector 2 when the radiation detector 2 is stored in the storage unit 12.
  • the synchronization signal may also be sent to the radiation detector 2 based on a control signal from a user's operation unit 35, which will be described later.
  • the radiation detector 2 includes a substrate on which pixels are arranged two-dimensionally (in a matrix) and each pixel has radiation detection elements that generate an electric charge according to the radiation dose when exposed to radiation and switching elements that store and release the electric charge, a scanning circuit that switches each switching element on/off, a readout circuit that reads out the amount of electric charge released from each pixel as a signal value, a control unit that generates a radiographic image from the multiple signal values read out by the readout circuit, and an output unit that outputs data of the generated radiographic image to the outside, etc.
  • the radiation detector 2 When radiation is emitted from the radiation generating device 1 during radiographic image capture, the radiation detector 2 generates a radiographic image based on the synchronization signal.
  • the radiation detector 2 may store information relating to the radiation detector, which will be described later. Typical sizes of the radiation detector 2 are 14 ⁇ 17 inches, 17 ⁇ 17 inches, and 10 ⁇ 12 inches.
  • the radiation detector 2 is a portable type (cassette type).
  • the radiation detector 2 is mounted on an imaging stand S as shown in FIG. Since deviations in synchronization may occur over time after the radiation generator 1 and the radiation detector 2 are synchronized, a synchronization maintenance time is set in the radiation detector 2. During the synchronization maintenance time, the radiation generator 1 and the radiation detector 2 are considered to be synchronized.
  • the radiation detector 2 may be of the so-called indirect type, which incorporates a scintillator or the like and converts the irradiated radiation into light of a different wavelength, such as visible light, and generates an electric charge according to the converted light, or it may be of the so-called direct type, which generates an electric charge directly from the radiation without going through a scintillator or the like.
  • the console 3 is an image processing device and electronic equipment, and is composed of a PC, a dedicated device, and the like.
  • the console 3 can transmit a synchronization signal to the radiation generation device 1 and synchronize the radiation generation device 1 and the radiation detector 2.
  • the console 3 can cause the synchronization signal output unit 14 to transmit a synchronization signal to the radiation detector 2 and synchronize the radiation generation device 1 and the radiation detector 2.
  • the console 3 is capable of setting various shooting conditions (tube voltage, tube current, irradiation time, tube current time product (mAs value), frame rate, physique of the subject H, presence or absence of a grid, etc.) in the shooting device, etc., based on shooting order information obtained from other systems (HIS, RIS, etc.) and operations by the user.
  • the console 3 includes a control unit 31, a communication unit 32, a storage unit 33, a display unit 34, and an operation unit 35.
  • the units 31 to 35 are electrically connected to each other via a bus.
  • the control unit 31 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc.
  • the CPU of the control unit 31 reads out various programs stored in the memory unit 33, expands them in the RAM, executes various processes in accordance with the expanded programs, and provides centralized control of the operation of each part of the console 3.
  • the control unit 31 has a function of executing a first storage unit notification process shown in FIG. 4 and a second storage unit notification process shown in FIG.
  • the control unit 31 functions as an acquisition unit that acquires information about the radiation detector 2 stored in the storage unit 12 .
  • the control unit 31 functions as a control unit that causes a notification unit (such as the display unit 34 ) to notify information indicating the storage unit 12 and information regarding the radiation detector 2 stored in the storage unit 12 .
  • the control unit 31 functions as an acquisition unit that acquires information related to photography.
  • the control unit 31 functions as a control unit that notifies a notification unit (such as a display unit 34) of information indicating the storage unit 12 and information regarding the radiation detector 2 to be stored in the storage unit 12 based on information regarding the shooting acquired by the acquisition unit (control unit 31).
  • a notification unit such as a display unit 34
  • the communication unit 32 is composed of a communication module and the like.
  • the communication unit 32 is configured to transmit and receive various signals and various data to and from other devices connected via a communication network N (such as a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), the Internet, etc.).
  • a communication network N such as a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), the Internet, etc.
  • the storage unit 33 is composed of a non-volatile semiconductor memory, a hard disk, or the like.
  • the storage unit 33 also stores various programs executed by the control unit 31 and parameters necessary for executing the programs.
  • the display unit 34 is composed of a display device that displays images, such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), a lamp that emits light (such as an LED), a speaker that outputs sound, a vibrator that vibrates, and the like.
  • the display unit 34 functions as a notification unit that issues notifications based on the control of the control unit 31 .
  • the operation unit 35 is composed of a keyboard equipped with cursor keys, numeric input keys, various function keys, etc., a pointing device such as a mouse, a touch panel laminated on the surface of the display device, etc.
  • the operation unit 35 outputs a control signal to the control unit 31 in response to an operation performed by the user.
  • the server 4 is composed of a PC, a dedicated device, a virtual server on the cloud, etc.
  • the server 4 also has a database 41 .
  • the database 41 stores information related to the radiation detector and information related to imaging.
  • Information about the radiation detector is managed based on an individual identification number that identifies each individual radiation detector 2.
  • Information about the radiation detector includes, for example, the panel size, whether wireless serial imaging is supported, synchronization status, remaining battery level, storage unit, etc.
  • the synchronization status refers to whether the radiation generation device 1 and the radiation detector 2 are synchronized.
  • the storage unit refers to which storage unit of the medical cart RC the radiation detector 2 is stored in.
  • the information related to imaging is managed based on an imaging ID that identifies each imaging.
  • the information related to imaging includes patient information and imaging information. Patient information includes, for example, weight, height, and body thickness. Imaging information includes, for example, an imaging method such as wireless serial imaging, an SID, a tube voltage, a slit width, a
  • the database 41 is provided in a server 4 independent of the console 3 etc., but the database 41 may be provided within the console 3 or within another device included in the radiation imaging system 100. Furthermore, when another system such as a PACS is connected to the radiation imaging system 100, the imaging device 100 may be provided within the other system.
  • the radiation imaging system 100 has the radiation source of the wirelessly connected radiation generating device 1 and the radiation detector 2 arranged facing each other with a gap therebetween, and is capable of capturing a radiation image of the subject H by irradiating the subject H placed between them with radiation from the radiation source.
  • the radiation image is a moving image (serial imaging)
  • the irradiation of pulsed radiation and the generation of a frame image are repeated multiple times in a short period of time (e.g., 15 times per second) for each imaging operation.
  • the first storage unit notification process is a process in which the control unit 31 notifies the notification unit of information indicating the storage unit 12 in which the radiation detector 2 is stored and information indicating the state of the radiation detector 2, based on information regarding the radiation detector 2 stored in the storage unit 12.
  • the user uses the operation unit 35 to select an examination on the examination selection screen shown in FIG. 5 displayed on the display unit 34, and presses the equipment determination button B1.
  • the control unit 31 accepts the selected examination (step S1).
  • Area A1 is an area for displaying a list of examinations.
  • the equipment determination button B1 is a button for determining whether the examination selected in the area A1 is compatible with various devices of the radiation imaging system 100.
  • the equipment determination button B1 functions as a button for determining whether various devices are compatible with wireless serial imaging.
  • control unit 31 determines whether the examination accepted in step S1 is wireless serial photography (step S2). If the examination is wireless serial photography (step S2; YES), the first storage unit notification process proceeds to step S3. If the examination is not wireless serial photography (step S2; YES), the first storage unit notification process ends.
  • control unit 31 acquires information about the radiation detector 2, for example, as shown in Figures 6A and 6B, for each storage unit 12 in which the radiation detector 2 is stored (step S3; acquisition step).
  • the control unit 31 may acquire information regarding the radiation detector 2 from the radiation detector 2 itself.
  • the control unit 31 may acquire an individual identification number that identifies the radiation detector 2 from the radiation detector 2, and acquire information from the storage unit 33 or the database 41 based on the individual identification number.
  • the control unit 31 acquires information about the radiation detector 2, such as a synchronization state and a remaining battery level, from the radiation detector 2.
  • the control unit 31 acquires the information from the radiation detector 2.
  • the control unit 31 may also acquire information about the panel size and wireless serial photography compatibility of the radiation detector 2 from the radiation detector 2 in the same manner as described above, or may store the information in the storage unit 33 or the database 4 based on the individual identification number. It may be obtained from 1.
  • control unit 31 determines whether or not there is a radiation detector 2 capable of wireless serial imaging based on the information about the radiation detector 2 (step S4). If there is (step S4; YES), the first storage unit notification process proceeds to step S5. If there is not (step S4; NO), the first storage unit notification process proceeds to step S6. Note that the presence of a radiation detector 2 capable of wireless serial imaging means that a radiation detector 2 capable of wireless serial imaging is stored in the storage unit 12.
  • step S4 if there is a radiation detector 2 capable of wireless serial imaging (step S4; YES), the control unit 31 causes the display unit 34 to display information including the storage unit in which the radiation detector 2 capable of wireless serial imaging is stored, based on the information about the radiation detector 2 (step S5; notification step). Specifically, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 34 to display, for example, a pop-up notification D2 shown in FIG. 7. Note that even if the radiation detector 2 capable of wireless serial imaging stored in the storage unit 12 is not synchronized, step S4 will be YES. The user can check the synchronization status by checking the pop-up notification D2. If they are not synchronized, the user synchronizes the radiation generation device 1 and the radiation detector 2. After the operation of step S5 is completed, the first storage section notification process ends.
  • Area A2 is an area that displays information indicating the storage unit 12 in which the radiation detector 2 provided in the medical cart RC is stored, and information indicating the status of the radiation detector 2.
  • area A2 displays information about the radiation detector 2 that the user can immediately use.
  • the status of the radiation detector 2 is information regarding the synchronization and charging of the radiation detector 2.
  • FIG. 7 it is shown that the radiation detector 2 stored in storage slot A (storage unit) is out of sync and charging is complete.
  • the radiation detector 2 stored in storage slot B (storage unit) is synchronized and charging.
  • the control unit 31 may display in area A2 only information indicating the storage unit 12 in which the synchronized radiation detector 2 is stored and information indicating the state of the synchronized radiation detector 2.
  • the control unit 31 may display in area A2 only information indicating the storage unit 12 in which the synchronized radiation detector 2 is stored.
  • the control unit 31 may cause area A2 to display only information indicating the storage unit 12 in which the radiation detector 2 that has been charged by the power supply unit 13 to a predetermined value or more is stored and information indicating the state of the radiation detector 2 that has been charged by the power supply unit 13 to a predetermined value or more.
  • the control unit 31 may cause area A2 to display only information indicating the storage unit 12 in which the radiation detector 2 that has been charged by the power supply unit 13 to a predetermined value or more is stored.
  • the OK button B2 is a button that is pressed when the user confirms the pop-up notification D2. When the OK button B2 is pressed, the pop-up notification D2 is closed.
  • control unit 31 determines a storage unit in which to store the radiation detector 2 capable of wireless serial imaging (step S6).
  • the control unit 31 determines the storage unit 12 having the synchronization signal output unit 14 as the storage unit in which to store the radiation detector 2 capable of wireless serial imaging.
  • control unit 31 causes the display unit 34 to display the storage unit in which the radiation detector 2 capable of wireless serial imaging should be stored (step S7). Specifically, the control unit 31 causes the display unit 34 to display, for example, a pop-up notification D3 shown in FIG. After the operation of step S7 is completed, the first storage section notification process ends.
  • Area A3 is an area for displaying information regarding a storage section in which the radiation detector 2 provided in the medical cart RC should be stored. In the example of FIG. 8, it is shown that a panel having a size of 17 ⁇ 17 should be stored in storage section B.
  • the OK button B3 is a button that is pressed when the user confirms the pop-up notification D3. When the OK button B3 is pressed, the pop-up notification D3 is closed.
  • control unit 31 may turn off the function of the power supply unit 13.
  • the control unit 31 may be able to set the timing for synchronizing the radiation generating device 1 and the radiation detector 2. This means that the synchronization will not always be up to date, but there is a power saving effect by having the control unit 31 output a synchronization signal at predetermined intervals, such as every 20 minutes.
  • step S5 the control unit 31 causes the display unit 34 to display the storage unit to which the radiation detector 2 should be stored.
  • the user may select the storage unit 12 in which the radiation detector 2 to be used is stored, and the control unit 31 may synchronize the radiation generator 1 and the radiation detector 2 by operating the synchronization signal output unit 14 of that storage unit 12. In this case, it is necessary as a prerequisite that each storage unit 12 is equipped with a synchronization signal output unit 14.
  • the second storage unit notification process is a process in which the control unit 31 notifies the notification unit of information indicating the storage unit that stores the radiation detector, based on the acquired information related to imaging.
  • the control unit 31 acquires information related to photography (step S11; acquisition step).
  • the information relating to imaging is at least any one of information about the user who uses the medical examination cart RC, examination information, the size of the radiation detector 2 used for imaging, and information set in the medical examination cart RC.
  • the user information about the user who uses the medical examination cart RC is input to the control unit 31 by the user using the operation unit 35.
  • the control unit 31 determines a storage unit in which to store the radiation detector 2 (step S12).
  • the recommended storage unit is determined based on information related to imaging, without being limited to radiation detectors 2 capable of wireless serial imaging. For example, when the acquired examination information includes wireless serial imaging, the control unit 31 determines the synchronizable storage unit 12 as the recommended storage unit. For example, if the maximum size of the radiation detector 2 used for imaging included in the acquired examination information is 14 x 17 size, the control unit 31 determines the storage unit 12 that is suitable for storing a radiation detector 2 of 14 x 17 size as the recommended storage unit.
  • control unit 31 causes the display unit 34 to display the pop-up notification D3 shown in FIG. 8, similar to the first storage unit notification process (step S13; notification step).
  • the control unit 31 determines the recommended storage unit based on the examination information in step S12, but the present invention is not limited to this.
  • the control unit 31 may determine the recommended storage unit based on user information such as the height of the user who uses the medical cart RC. In other words, if the user is short, the control unit 31 determines the recommended storage unit to be a storage unit 12 located in a low position, and if the user is tall, the control unit 31 determines the recommended storage unit to be a storage unit 12 located in a high position. Also, for example, the control unit 31 may determine the recommended storage unit based on information set in the medical examination cart RC.
  • the information set in the medical examination cart RC is set in advance depending on the location and use of the medical examination cart, such as an emergency room, a hospital ward, or an operating room.
  • the control unit 31 may determine the recommended storage unit based on the user information logged in to the console 3 of the medical cart RC. In other words, the recommended storage unit may be set for each user.
  • the control unit 31 may determine the recommended storage unit according to the imaging conditions. For example, if the required panel size in the imaging conditions is 14 ⁇ 17 size, the control unit 31 may determine the storage unit 12 capable of storing a radiation detector 2 of 14 ⁇ 17 size or larger as the recommended storage unit.
  • the number of recommended storage units is not limited to one, and may be multiple. When there are multiple recommended storage units, a storage unit that is given priority may be preset.
  • control section 31 may change the size of the storage section 12 that is determined to be the recommended storage section. For example, if the size in the thickness direction of the storage section 12 is variable, the size in the thickness direction of the storage section 12 that is determined to be the recommended storage section can be increased to make it easier for the user to insert and remove the radiation detector 2.
  • the control unit 31 prioritizes the storage unit 12 with the largest thickness size as the recommended storage unit, making it easier for the user to insert and remove the radiation detector 2.
  • the control unit 31 may prioritize the front side as the recommended storage section. This makes it easier to take the radiation detector 2 in and out. Basically, since the radiation source 11 (bulb) is at the back side, it is easier for the user to use the storage section 12 at the front. Depending on the movement of the radiation source 11, there may be cases where the storage section 12 at the back is easier to use. In this case, the control unit 31 may prioritize the back side as the recommended storage section.
  • control unit 31 may designate the storage compartment 12 located closest to the front as the recommended storage compartment.
  • the storage unit 12 that the control unit 31 preferentially recommends can be set by the user.
  • the display unit 34 functions as the notification unit.
  • the notification unit may be a unit that emits sound, such as a speaker.
  • the notification unit may also be a unit that emits light, such as a lamp provided in the storage unit 12 or around the storage unit 12.
  • the surrounding area refers to a position where the user can see both the storage unit 12 and the notification unit at the same time.
  • the notification unit may also be a unit that emits light, such as a lamp provided in the radiation detector 2.
  • the radiation detector 2 is stored, and the control unit 31 acquires information about the radiation detector 2 acquired by the storage unit 12. According to the information about the radiation detector 2 acquired by the control unit 31, it is assumed that the radiation detector 2 is an unsynchronized radiation detector. In this case, the synchronization signal output unit 14 (control unit 31) may be configured not to automatically synchronize the radiation generating device 1 and the radiation detector 2.
  • the synchronization function of the radiation detector 2 may be turned off. This has the effect of saving battery power in the radiation detector 2.
  • the synchronization maintenance time of the radiation detector 2 may be set to an appropriate value for each facility. This has the effect of saving battery power of the radiation detector 2.
  • control unit 31 may display that they are synchronized on the display unit 34.
  • the control unit 31 may also indicate that they are synchronized by turning on a lamp or outputting a sound from a speaker.
  • the storage unit 12 there may be multiple or only one rechargeable and synchronizable storage unit 12. By using a single rechargeable and synchronizable storage unit 12, costs can be reduced and power consumption can be saved. If there are multiple rechargeable and synchronizable storage units 12, multiple radiation detectors 2 can be synchronized, and therefore the number of radiation detectors 2 capable of imaging can be increased.
  • the other storage units 12 may not synchronize, or all storage units 12 may synchronize at the same time.
  • the storage section 12 that is easiest for the user to use may be set in the control unit 31 as the recommended storage section.
  • the functions of the storage unit 12, such as synchronization, charging, and synchronization + charging, may be set by the user. In other words, even if the storage unit 12 is both chargeable and synchronizable, the user may activate only the charging function.
  • the functions may be switched by pressing a switch provided on the storage unit 12 or around the storage unit 12, or may be set using the operation unit 35 of the console 3. Around refers to a position where the user can see the storage unit 12 and the switch at the same time.
  • the medical cart RC may be equipped with storage units 12 with different charging capacities.
  • the control unit 31 may notify the storage unit 12 with a charging capacity according to the remaining battery charge of the radiation detector 2 as the recommended storage unit. Specifically, the control unit 31 may, for example, recommend a storage unit 12 with a high charging capacity as the recommended storage unit if the remaining battery charge of the radiation detector 2 is very low.
  • the mobile radiography device (mobile medical examination cart RC) includes a plurality of storage units 12 capable of storing radiation detectors 2 that detect radiation, an acquisition unit (control unit 31) that acquires information related to the radiation detectors 2 stored in the storage units 12, and the control unit 31 that causes a notification unit (such as a display unit 34) to notify information indicating the storage units 12 and information related to the radiation detectors 2 stored in the storage units 12.
  • a notification unit such as a display unit 34
  • the mobile radiography device includes a plurality of storage units 12 capable of storing radiation detectors 2 that detect radiation, an acquisition unit (control unit 31) that acquires information related to radiography, and a control unit 31 that causes a notification unit (such as a display unit 34) to notify information indicating the storage unit 12 and information related to the radiation detector 2 that should be stored in the storage unit 12 based on the information related to radiography acquired by the acquisition unit (control unit 31).
  • a notification unit such as a display unit 34
  • the notification method is a notification method using a mobile radiography device (mobile medical cart RC) equipped with multiple storage units 12 capable of storing radiation detectors 2 that detect radiation, and includes an acquisition step (step S3) of acquiring information about the radiation detectors 2 stored in the storage units 12, and a notification step (step S5) of notifying information indicating the storage units 12 and information about the radiation detectors 2 stored in the storage units 12 by a notification unit (such as a display unit 34).
  • a notification unit such as a display unit 34
  • the notification method is a notification method using a mobile radiography device (mobile medical cart RC) equipped with multiple storage units 12 capable of storing radiation detectors 2 that detect radiation, and an acquisition unit (control unit 31) that acquires information related to radiography, and includes an acquisition step (step S11) of acquiring information related to radiography, and a notification step (step S13) of notifying information indicating the storage unit 12 and information related to the radiation detector 2 to be stored in the storage unit 12 by the notification unit (display unit 34, etc.) based on the information related to radiography acquired in the acquisition step (step S11).
  • a mobile radiography device mobile medical cart RC
  • control unit 31 that acquires information related to radiography
  • the program causes the computer of a mobile radiography device (mobile medical cart RC) equipped with multiple storage units 12 capable of storing radiation detectors 2 that detect radiation to function as an acquisition unit (control unit 31) that acquires information about the radiation detectors 2 stored in the storage units 12, and as the control unit 31 that notifies a notification unit (such as a display unit 34) of information indicating the storage units 12 and information about the radiation detectors 2 stored in the storage units 12.
  • a mobile radiography device mobile medical cart RC
  • multiple storage units 12 capable of storing radiation detectors 2 that detect radiation
  • an acquisition unit control unit 31
  • the control unit 31 that notifies a notification unit (such as a display unit 34) of information indicating the storage units 12 and information about the radiation detectors 2 stored in the storage units 12.
  • the program causes a computer of a mobile radiography device (medical examination cart RC), which includes multiple storage units 12 capable of storing radiation detectors 2 that detect radiation, and an acquisition unit (control unit 31) that acquires information related to radiography, to function as an acquisition unit (control unit 31) that acquires information related to radiography, and as a control unit 31 that notifies a notification unit (such as a display unit 34) of information indicating the storage unit 12 and information related to the radiation detector 2 that should be stored in the storage unit 12, based on the information related to radiography acquired by the acquisition unit (control unit 31).
  • a notification unit such as a display unit 34
  • the console 3 has a function for executing the above storage unit notification process, but the function for executing this storage unit notification process or a part of it may be provided in another device included in the radiation imaging system 100 or in another system connected to the radiation imaging system 100.
  • a semiconductor memory or a hard disk is used as a computer-readable medium for the program according to the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this example.
  • non-volatile memories such as flash memories, and portable recording media such as CD-ROMs can be used.
  • a carrier wave is also applied to the present invention.
  • This disclosure can be used in mobile radiography devices, notification methods, and programs.
  • Radiography system RC Mobile car (Mobile radiography device) REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Radiation generating device 11 Radiation source 12 Storage section 13 Power supply section 14 Synchronization signal output section 2 Radiation detector 3 Console 31 Control section (acquisition section) 32 Communication section 33 Storage section 34 Display section (notification section, operation screen) 35 Operation unit 4 Server 41 Database N Communication network

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