JP3540611B2 - Endoscope image filing system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an endoscope image filing system that records an endoscope image obtained by an endoscope apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
An endoscope for inserting and inserting an elongated insertion portion into a site to be inspected, such as in a body cavity, is provided with imaging means, and an image of the site to be inspected captured by the imaging means, that is, an endoscope image displayed on a monitor. Mirror devices have been used in the past.
[0003]
In recent years, an endoscope image filing system in which an image filing apparatus that records an endoscope image is connected to the endoscope apparatus has been widely used.
[0004]
In the endoscope image filing system, when an endoscope switch provided in the endoscope device, for example, a release switch is pressed, an endoscope image displayed on a monitor is recorded in the image filing device. .
[0005]
In addition, the endoscope image filing system not only records the endoscope image, but also finds the doctor's findings regarding the recorded endoscope image, patient information such as the patient's age and gender, and performs the endoscopic examination. Various information related to endoscopy, such as time and end time, can be recorded.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the endoscope image filing system as described in the related art, for example, the information that the image filing device has, such as information on whether or not the image filing device can record an image, patient information, and the like, the endoscope device Side could not be confirmed, and the operability was impaired.
[0007]
Further, for example, information generated on the endoscope apparatus side such as a start time and an end time at which an endoscopic examination was performed is separately input on the image filing apparatus side, and operability is impaired.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances,
Provided is an image filing system in which information possessed by an image filing device can be obtained by an endoscope device, and information generated by the endoscope device can be obtained by an image filing device, thereby improving operability.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A first endoscope image filing system of the present invention includes an endoscope to be inserted into a site to be inspected, and an endoscope obtained by the endoscope.Monitor for displaying endoscopic imagesWhenEndoscope device having the same, and the endoscopeHas an inspection end switch for instructing the end of the inspectionAn endoscope image filing system, comprising: an endoscope switch; and an image filing device that is connected to the endoscope device and records the endoscope image obtained by the endoscope device. For endoscope devicesProvided, The endoscope switchTo end inspection byFirst transmitting means for transmitting information to the image filing apparatus;ProvidedA second transmitting unit for transmitting information possessed by the image filing device to the endoscope device;ProvidedA first receiving unit for receiving information transmitted from the second transmitting unit, and an image filing device.ProvidedA second receiving unit that receives information transmitted from the first transmitting unit, and an image filing device.ProvidedReceived by the second receiving means.Instruct the end of the inspectioninformationIn responseMeans for controlling an inspection end operation of the image filing apparatus; andProvidedMeans for displaying, on the monitor, information held by the image filing device received by the first receiving means,, Is provided.
[0010]
According to a second endoscope image filing system of the present invention, in the first endoscope image filing system, the image filing apparatus has an input unit for performing the same operation as the endoscope switch. It is characterized by.
In the third endoscope image filing system of the present invention, in the first or second endoscope image filing system, the means for displaying on the monitor may include a section between the endoscope apparatus and the image filing apparatus. And displaying information indicating a communicable state or information indicating an examination state by the endoscope apparatus.
In a fourth endoscope image filing system of the present invention, in the first to third endoscope image filing systems, the endoscope switch further includes a release switch for instructing recording of an image. The release switch also functions as a switch for instructing the start of inspection.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0012]
FIGS. 1 to 44 relate to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the overall configuration of an endoscope image filing system, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of an endoscope apparatus. , FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the image filing apparatus, FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating the outline of the screen configuration of the image filing apparatus, and FIG. 5 illustrates an overall image of the operation flow of the image filing apparatus. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a login screen, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a schedule list screen, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a refinement condition setting screen, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a calendar screen, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a refinement condition setting screen, FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a refinement condition setting screen, and FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an examination room operation status display screen, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a resource schedule editing screen, and FIG. 15 is a resource schedule editing screen FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a patient list screen, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a patient information editing screen, and FIG. 18 is a screen display of an examination information editing screen. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an examination execution screen, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an examination information reference screen, and FIG. 21 is an example of a screen display of a patient information reference screen. FIG. 22, FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the endoscope monitor screen at the time of performing the examination, FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the endoscope monitor screen at the time of performing the examination, and FIG. FIG. 25 shows an example of a screen display of a template setting screen. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a template setting screen, FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of inspection execution, FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an image selection screen, and FIG. 28 is an example of a screen display of a human figure screen FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the image saving screen. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the image saving screen. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the image editing screen. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an image editing screen, FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a color tone setting screen, FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a caution screen, and FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a distance measurement screen, FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a distance measurement screen, and FIG. 38 is an example of a screen display of an image classification screen. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the image classification list screen. 40 shows an example of a screen display of a print image number selection screen, FIG. 41 shows an example of a screen display of a print confirmation screen, FIG. 42 shows an example of a screen display of a report creation screen, and FIG. FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display of a creation screen, and FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display of a report creation screen.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 1, the endoscope image filing system of the present embodiment mainly includes an endoscope apparatus 1 and an image filing apparatus 2 connected to the endoscope apparatus 1.
[0014]
The endoscope device 1 includes an endoscope 12, a light source device 13, an image generation device 14, a monitor 15, a keyboard 16, and the like to be inserted into a portion 11 to be examined.
[0015]
The image filing device 2 includes a personal computer 21, a monitor 22, a keyboard 23, a mouse 24, and the like.
[0016]
The internal configuration of the endoscope device 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0017]
The endoscope 1 is provided with a light guide 12a for transmitting illumination light for illuminating the subject 11 from the near side of the endoscope 12 to the distal end of the insertion section. The light source device 13 is connected.
[0018]
In the light source device 13, a light emitting unit 13a such as a lamp for emitting illumination light is provided. The illumination light emitted by the light emitting means 13a is condensed by a condensing optical system 13b and is incident on a light guide 12a.
[0019]
A rotating plate to which three optical filters 13d of red, green, and blue (indicated as R, G, and B in the drawing) that are rotated by a motor 13c are provided in the middle of the optical path of the condensing optical system 13b. The color of the illumination light for illuminating the test site is switched in a time-division manner.
[0020]
On the other hand, an image pickup means 12b constituted by, for example, a solid-state image pickup device for picking up an image of the test site 11 is provided at a distal end portion of the insertion section of the endoscope 12.
[0021]
An image signal of the part to be inspected 11 imaged by the imaging unit 12b is input to an image processing unit 14a in the image generation device 14, subjected to image processing such as color enhancement processing, and temporarily stored in the image memory 14b one after another. Is done.
[0022]
The image data stored in the image memory 14b is input to the D / A converter 14c and D / A converted, and the D / A converter 14c outputs an RGB image signal.
[0023]
The image processing unit 14a, the image memory 14b, and the like are controlled and operated by a controller 14d, which is a control unit that controls each unit in the image generation device 14.
[0024]
The image signal output from the D / A conversion unit 14c is synthesized with an image signal output from a character generator 14e described later by a synthesizing circuit 14f, and the RGB image signal output from the synthesizing circuit 14f is input to a monitor 15. Then, an image of the test site is displayed on the monitor 15. At this time, a synchronization signal (denoted as SYNC in the figure) supplied to the monitor 15 is generated by a synchronization signal generator 14g controlled by the controller 14d.
[0025]
Character information is input to the character generator 14e from the controller 14d, and the character generator 14e converts the input character information into an image signal and outputs the image signal. That is, on the screen of the monitor 15, text information can be combined with the image of the test site and displayed, and various messages can be transmitted to the user of the endoscope apparatus 1. .
[0026]
The image signal output from the synthesizing circuit 14f is output not only to the monitor 15 but also to the image filing device 2 so that it can be displayed on the monitor 22.
[0027]
On the other hand, the endoscope 12 is provided with a release switch for inputting an instruction to record an image, and an endoscope switch 12c including a start / end switch to be pressed at a start time and an end time of the endoscope inspection. Thus, the controller 14d can detect the state of the endoscope switch 12c.
[0028]
Further, the controller 14d can transmit and receive information to and from the image filing apparatus 2 via, for example, a known RS-232C communication interface unit 14h.
[0029]
Thus, the endoscope apparatus 1 can notify the image filing apparatus 2 of various states of the endoscope apparatus 1, such as the state of the switch 12, and the like. Further, various messages can be received from the image filing device 2 and the received messages can be displayed on the monitor 15 via the character generator 14a and the like.
[0030]
The data input unit 14i is for inputting data and instructions input from the keyboard 16 to the controller 14d.
[0031]
The internal configuration of the personal computer 21 which is a main part of the image filing apparatus 2 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0032]
The personal computer 21 includes a CPU 21a serving as main control means for controlling each unit of the personal computer 21, a ROM 21b storing a program for operating the CPU 21a, a display message on the monitor 22, and the like, a work area of the CPU 21a and a temporary storage area for various data. RAM 21c for temporarily storing image data to be output to the monitor 22, a hard disk 21e for storing image data and various data, a hard disk 21e, a SCSI interface 21f for transmitting and receiving data by a known SCSI method, and a mouse 24. A mouse interface unit 21g for detecting input from the keyboard 23, a keyboard interface unit 21h for detecting input from the keyboard 23, and a known RS-interface for transmitting and receiving various data to and from the endoscope apparatus 1. A 32C communication interface unit 21i, a video circuit 21j as an interface circuit for inputting an image signal output from the endoscope apparatus 1, and an A / D conversion unit 21k for A / D converting the image signal input by the video circuit 21j. , An image memory 211 temporarily storing the image data output from the A / D converter 21k.
[0033]
As a result, the image filing apparatus 2 having the personal computer 21 as a main part can display image data obtained by the endoscope apparatus 1 on the monitor 22, store the image data on the hard disk 21, and the like.
[0034]
In addition, the state of the endoscope switch 12c is obtained, and the CPU 21a can distribute processing according to the state of the endoscope switch 12c. For example, it is possible to record an image, record an examination start / end time, and the like.
[0035]
Further, a message from the image filing device 2 can be transmitted to the endoscope device 1.
[0036]
In the image filing apparatus 2, the operator inputs data and instructions from the keyboard 23 and the mouse 24 according to various screens displayed on the monitor 22, and the CPU 21 a controls each unit according to the input data and instructions, and performs processing. It is supposed to run. That is, the image filing apparatus 2 executes various processes in accordance with the flow of the screen displayed on the monitor 22.
[0037]
The outline of the screen configuration of the image filing device 2 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0038]
First, when the image filing apparatus 2 is started, a login screen 31 for authenticating an operator is displayed.
[0039]
When the operator is authenticated on the login screen 31, a schedule list screen 41 for displaying a list of examination schedules and the like is displayed.
[0040]
From the schedule list screen 41, a patient list screen 51 for displaying a list of patient information can be called. From this patient list screen 51, a new patient information can be registered or a patient information editing screen 52 for editing already registered patient information can be called.
[0041]
Further, from the schedule list screen 41, it is possible to newly register examination information and make an examination reservation, and call an examination information editing screen 61 for editing already registered examination information.
[0042]
Further, from the schedule list screen 41, an examination can be executed by connecting to the endoscope apparatus 1 and executing an examination, and an examination execution screen 71 for capturing an image from the endoscope apparatus 1 can be called. .
[0043]
Further, from the schedule list screen 41, an image selection screen 81 for selecting an image in an inspection report to be created from among the captured images can be called.
[0044]
Further, from the schedule list screen 41, a report creation screen 91, which is one of screens for creating an inspection report, can be called. Further, it is possible to transition from the report creation screen 91 to report creation screens 92 and 93 having different functions.
[0045]
An example of the overall flow of the operation of the image filing apparatus 2 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that reference numerals S1 to S7 in the drawing are reference numerals assigned to processing steps.
First, when the endoscope image filing apparatus 2 is started, a login screen 31 is displayed. Here, authentication of the operator is performed. When the user logs in as shown in step S1, a schedule list screen 41 is displayed. Here, step S2 is performed. Check the inspection schedule as shown in.
[0046]
Next, when the patient to be examined is a new patient, the patient list screen 51 and the patient information editing screen 52 are called, and the patient information is registered as shown in step S3.
[0047]
Next, the examination information editing screen 61 is called, and a new examination reservation is input as shown in step S4.
[0048]
Next, the examination execution screen 71 is called, and the examination is executed by the endoscope apparatus 1 connected to the image filing apparatus 2 as shown in step S5, and the image obtained by the endoscope apparatus 1 is transmitted to the image filing apparatus 2. Remember.
[0049]
Next, the image selection screen 81 is called, and as shown in step S6, an image to be referred to in an inspection report to be created is selected from among the images obtained by performing the inspection.
[0050]
Next, the report creation screens 91, 92, and 93 are called to create an inspection report.
[0051]
The above is an example of the overall flow of the operation.
[0052]
The detailed configuration and operation of each screen will be described below.
[0053]
FIG. 6 is an example of a screen display of the login screen 31.
[0054]
When the image filing apparatus 2 is started, a login screen 31 opens.
[0055]
Note that in this specification, the appearance of a screen that has not been displayed may be referred to as the screen being opened. In addition, ending the display of the displayed screen may be expressed as closing the screen.
[0056]
The login screen 31 may display a title 31a including a product name and version information of the endoscope image filing system.
[0057]
In the drawings referred to in this specification, messages and the like in the drawings showing screen displays use English and some German, but these may be in Japanese or other languages. It may be a language or a figure.
[0058]
When the login screen 31 is displayed, the user inputs the user ID, which is the operator's ID, in the input box 31c, the operator's password in the input box 31d, and clicks the OK button 31e.
[0059]
In the present specification, a button is a specific area on the screen, and a pattern or a character representing the function of the button is appropriately written in this area, and a shadow is appropriately displayed in this area. It expresses the three-dimensional effect and the shape of the push button switch on the screen. In addition, the operation of clicking the button is an operation of moving the cursor of the mouse 24 within the area of the button on the screen and clicking the mouse 24. When a button on the screen is clicked, a function associated with each button is executed.
[0060]
Here, when the input user ID and password are authenticated as being valid, the screen transits to the next screen, the schedule list screen 41.
[0061]
If the entered user ID and password are not valid, the user is required to input the user ID and password again on the login screen 31.
[0062]
The user ID is associated with the type of use authority for the image filing device 2, for example, the authority of a system administrator, the authority of a doctor, and the like, and can be used by the image filing device 2 according to the type of use authority. Function is limited. For example, when the user ID of an operator who does not have the authority of the system administrator is input, this operator performs an unexplained function for maintaining the image filing apparatus 2, such as a function for newly registering a user ID. It cannot be used.
[0063]
When the end button 31f is clicked, the operation of the image filing apparatus 2 ends.
[0064]
FIG. 7 is an example of a screen display of the schedule list screen 41.
[0065]
On the schedule list screen 41, a resource schedule list display area 41a for displaying a list of schedules of inspection resources is arranged.
[0066]
In the present specification, the term “test resources” refers to personnel in charge of a test, such as doctors, nurses, technicians, etc., test rooms used for tests, and equipment used for tests. Information included in one resource schedule is called a resource schedule record.
[0067]
In the resource schedule list display area 41a, one resource schedule record is displayed in one line.
[0068]
The resource schedule record displayed on one line in the resource schedule list display area 41a includes a resource use start date and time, a resource end date and time, a resource name as a resource name, and the like.
[0069]
Further, on the schedule list screen 41, an inspection information list display area 41b for displaying a list of inspection information is arranged.
[0070]
In this specification, one piece of inspection information is called an inspection information record.
[0071]
The first line of the inspection information list display area 41b displays the headings of the data items that make up the inspection information record. The test information record is displayed from the third line of the test information list display area 41b, and one test information record is displayed on one line of the test information list display area 41b.
[0072]
The data items constituting the test information record displayed in the test information list display area 41b include a test date 41ba, a test start time 41bb, an end time 41bc, a patient's last name 41bd, a patient's name 41be, and a test person's name 41bf. , The name of the examination room to be used, such as 41bg.
[0073]
Further, in the inspection information display area 41b, an inspection state display column 41c for displaying a state such as a progress state of a work related to each inspection is arranged.
[0074]
In the examination state display section 41ca constituting the examination state display section 41c, a distinction is made as to whether or not all the mandatory entry items of the examination information and the mandatory entry information of the patient information to be examined are already entered. For example, when all of these have been input, an “x” mark is displayed, and otherwise, it is blank.
[0075]
In the examination state display field 41cb, a distinction is made as to whether or not the date when the examination consent was received from the patient has been entered. For example, an “x” mark is displayed when an input has been made, and blank when no input has been made.
[0076]
In the inspection state display column 41cc, a distinction is made as to whether or not the inspection has already been executed. For example, an “x” mark is displayed when the operation has already been performed, and blank when the operation has not been performed. Here, an examination in which an “x” mark is written in the examination state display column 41cc means that an image of the patient's part 11 to be examined has already been obtained by the examination.
[0077]
In the inspection state display field 41cd, a distinction is made as to whether or not an inspection report has been created. For example, an “x” mark is displayed if the file has been created, and blank if it has not been created yet.
[0078]
In the inspection state display field 41ce, a distinction is made as to whether or not the accounting code has been input. For example, an “x” mark is displayed when the data has been input, and blank when no data has been input.
[0079]
In the examination state display field 41cf, the state of the examination result of the biopsy when a biopsy such as collecting a living tissue by endoscopy is displayed. For example, when a biopsy has been performed and a biopsy test result has already been obtained, a mark “x” is displayed. When a biopsy has been performed and a biopsy test result has not yet been obtained, a mark “!” Is displayed. Is displayed, and is blank when no biopsy is performed.
[0080]
In the examination information list display area 41b, not only all examination information records can be displayed, but also the examination information records of interest can be narrowed down and displayed.
[0081]
At the first line of the inspection information list display area 41b, that is, at the position of each data item on the line where the item name of each data item is displayed, a button for calling a screen for setting a narrowing condition for each data item is provided. A certain filter button 41d is arranged.
[0082]
Each filter button 41d is a button in a convex state when no narrowing condition is set for the corresponding data item.
[0083]
In addition, the button in the convex state is a button in a state in which the button is shaded so that the button appears on the screen, and the button in the concave state is a button in the state in which the button appears concave on the screen. This is a button that displays a shadow.
[0084]
When the filter button 41d in the convex state is clicked, a narrowing-down condition setting screen, which is a screen for setting narrowing-down conditions for a corresponding data item, opens, and a narrowing-down condition can be input. Here, by inputting the narrowing conditions, only the inspection information records satisfying the narrowing conditions are displayed in the inspection information list display area 41b.
[0085]
The filter button 41d corresponding to the data item for which the narrowing condition is set is a button in a concave state.
[0086]
When there are a plurality of filter buttons 41d in the concave state, the inspection information records are narrowed down and displayed according to the condition of the logical product of the narrowing down conditions set by each filter button 41d.
[0087]
When the concave filter button 41d is clicked, the narrowing-down condition set for the corresponding data item is released, and the filter button 41d becomes a convex button.
[0088]
Here, for example, an operation flow in the case of setting the narrowing-down condition to the inspection date 41ba will be described.
[0089]
When the filter button 41da at the position corresponding to the inspection date 41ba is clicked, a narrow-down condition setting screen 42 shown in FIG. 8 for setting narrow-down conditions for the inspection date 41ba is called.
[0090]
In the refinement condition setting screen 42, the date is set in each of the refinement start date setting field 42a and the refinement end date setting field 42b, and when the OK button 42c is clicked, the refinement condition setting screen 42 is closed and the filter button 41da is concave. In this state, only the test information records having the test date 41ba between the dates set in the setting columns 42a and 42b are displayed in the test information list display area 41b. When inputting dates in the setting fields 42a and 42b, when inputting any of the current date, the first day of the current month, the first day of the current week, or the first day of the current year, The setting can be made by clicking the button 42d corresponding to the item with the mouse 24. In addition, it is also possible to set the number of days relative to the current date. In this case, a button 42e corresponding to the item is clicked with the mouse 24, and a button 42f for increasing the relative number of days by one day and a button 42g for decreasing the relative number of days are set with the mouse. The setting can be made by an operation clicked at 24. In addition, the date can be input to the input field 42h using the keyboard 23. When the calendar call button 42i is clicked, a calendar screen 43 shown in FIG. 9 is called, and by clicking the date button 43a displayed on the calendar screen 43, the date corresponding to the date button 43a is displayed in the input field 42h. It can be entered and set the date. In the calendar screen 43, the displayed date can be changed by operating the mouse 24, and an arbitrary date can be selected.
[0091]
When the user clicks on the filter button 41da corresponding to the position of the patient's last name 41bd in the examination information list display area 41b shown in FIG. 7, for example, the narrowing condition shown in FIG. The setting screen 44 is called. When the patient's last name is input to the input field 44a of the refinement condition setting screen 44 by the keyboard 23 and the OK button 44b is clicked, only the test information record for the patient having the input last name is displayed in the test information list display area 41b. When narrowing down by the patient's last name, a search may be made for a last name that completely matches the character string entered in the input field 44a, or a last name containing this character string may be searched.
[0092]
Further, in the inspection information list display area 41b shown in FIG. 7, for example, when a filter button 41ec corresponding to the inspection state display column 41cc indicating whether or not the inspection has been performed is clicked, the distinction as to whether or not the inspection has been performed is set as a narrowing condition. A narrow-down condition setting screen 45 as shown in FIG. In the setting field 45a of the refinement condition setting screen 45, whether or not the inspection has been performed is selected by clicking with the mouse 24 on the mouse 24, and when the OK button 45b is clicked, the setting in the setting field 45a matches the state of the inspection status display field 41cc. Only the examination information record to be performed is displayed in the examination information list display area 41b.
[0093]
Also, in the test information list display area 41b shown in FIG. 7, for example, when the filter button 41ef corresponding to the test status display field 41cf indicating the state of the biopsy test result is clicked, the status of the biopsy test result is changed. A narrow-down condition setting screen 46 as shown in FIG. 12 for setting as a narrow-down condition is called. Clicking the mouse 24 to select the state of the biopsy test result in the setting column 46a of the narrowing-down condition setting screen 46 with the mouse 24, and clicking the OK button 46b, the setting of the setting column 46a and the state of the test status display column 41cf are displayed. Are displayed in the test information list display area 41b.
[0094]
In the test information display area 41 shown in FIG. 7, the order of test information records can be rearranged using the designated data item as a key. At a position corresponding to each data item on the second line of the inspection information display area 41, a sort button 41e for rearranging the inspection information records in ascending or descending order using the data item corresponding to the position as a key is arranged. .
[0095]
When the sort button 41e is clicked, the test information records are sorted in ascending order, for example, using the data item corresponding to the position of the sort button 41e as a key, and the sort button 41e indicates that the examination information records are sorted in ascending order. A mark, for example, an upward arrow 41f (▲) is displayed. Here, when the same sort button 41e is clicked again, the examination information records are rearranged in descending order, and the display of the upward arrow 41f (▲) is changed to the display of the downward arrow (▼). Thereafter, each time the same sort button 41e is clicked, the order is switched between ascending order and descending order.
[0096]
In the upper part of the schedule list screen 41 shown in FIG. 7, 41ga to call the patient information list screen 51 when clicked, the button 41gb to call the examination information editing screen 61 when clicked, the button 41gc to call the examination execution screen 71 when clicked, A button 41gd for calling the image selection screen 81 and a button 41ge for calling the report creation screen 91 when clicked are arranged.
[0097]
In addition, an end button 41h that terminates the operation of the image filing apparatus 2 when clicked is arranged at an upper right position in the schedule list screen 41.
[0098]
Further, a new button 41ia for calling an examination information editing screen 61 when clicking when a new examination is to be reserved is displayed below the schedule list screen 41, and an examination information list for editing an already registered examination information record. An inspection information edit screen 61 is called when an inspection information record is selected and clicked on the display area 41b. An edit button 41ib is called. When an inspection information record is selected and clicked on the inspection information list display area 41b, the selected inspection information record is deleted. Delete button 41ic, a print button 41j on which a list of examination information is printed when clicked, a button 41k which is clicked when displaying the operation status of the examination room, a button 41m which is clicked when newly registering or editing a resource schedule record. Is arranged.
[0099]
When the button 41k is clicked, the inspection room operation status display screen 47 shown in FIG. 13 is called.
[0100]
In the inspection room operation status display screen 47, the operation rate of each inspection room is displayed as a percentage display 47a and a graph display 47b such as a bar graph.
[0101]
The graph display 47b is displayed in different colors depending on the class of the operation rate. For example, if the operation rate of the inspection room is 100% or more, the color is classified into red, from 80% to less than 100% yellow, and from less than 80% blue. The relationship between the class of the operation rate and the color coding can be arbitrarily set in advance by means not described, and the relation between the level of the operation rate and the color coding can be separately set for each examination room. It has become.
[0102]
When the calendar call button 47c is clicked, the calendar screen 43 (see FIG. 9) is called. When a date is selected on the calendar screen 43, the operation status of each inspection room on the selected date is displayed.
[0103]
When the button 41m of the schedule list screen 41 shown in FIG. 7 is clicked, a resource schedule editing screen 48 as shown in FIG. 14 is called.
[0104]
A list of resource schedules is displayed in the resource schedule list display area 48a. The data items of the resource schedule record displayed in the resource schedule list display area 48a are substantially the same as the contents displayed in the resource schedule list display area 41a of the schedule list screen 41 shown in FIG. However, in the resource schedule list display area 48a, a display distinction column 48aa is arranged at a position on the right side of each resource schedule record, and whether each resource schedule record is to be displayed in the resource schedule list display area 41a of the schedule list screen 41 is determined. Distinction is displayed. For example, a mark "x" is displayed when displaying, and blank when not displaying. That is, all the resource schedule records are displayed in the resource schedule list display area 48a, and only the resource schedule records marked with “x” in the display distinction field 48aa are the resource schedule list display areas of the schedule list screen 41. 41a.
[0105]
In the lower part of the resource schedule editing screen 48, a new button 48ba that is clicked when registering a new resource schedule record, an edit button 48bb that is clicked when editing a resource schedule record that has already been registered, a resource schedule list display A delete button 48bc for deleting the selected resource schedule record when the resource schedule record is selected and clicked in the area 48a, and an end button 48c for ending the resource schedule edit screen 48 and returning to the schedule list screen 41 when clicked are arranged.
[0106]
Here, when a new button 48ba is clicked, or when a resource schedule record is selected in the resource schedule list display area 48a and then an edit button 48bb is clicked, a resource schedule editing area for inputting and editing the resource schedule record. A state shown in FIG. 15 is obtained in which input to 48d is possible. At this time, when editing an already registered resource schedule record, the contents of the already registered resource schedule record are displayed in each column in the resource schedule record editing area 48d.
[0107]
Note that the resource schedule list display area 48a and the resource schedule edit area 48d operate exclusively, and when the resource schedule list display area 48a shown in FIG. 14 is valid, the buttons arranged in the resource schedule edit area 48d The type is displayed in light color to indicate that it cannot be operated (indicated by a broken line frame in the figure). Conversely, when the resource schedule editing area 48d shown in FIG. 15 is valid, it is displayed in the resource schedule list display area 48a. The arranged buttons are displayed in light color (indicated by a broken line frame in the figure).
[0108]
In the resource schedule editing area 48d, an input field 48e for inputting the name of the inspection resource, an input field 48f for inputting the schedule of the use period of the inspection resource, and a resource schedule list display area 41a of the schedule list screen 41 are displayed. A setting column 48g and the like for setting a display category of whether or not are provided are arranged.
[0109]
The types of the inspection resources include a person in charge, an inspection device, and an inspection room. The input column 48e includes an input column 48ea for the name of the person in charge, an input column 48eb for the name of the inspection device, and an input column 48ec for the name of the inspection room. Has become. When inputting into the input field 48e, the name of the inspection resource is input into one of these input fields 48ea, 48eb, 48ec. Thus, the image filing apparatus 2 can extract, for example, only the resource schedule record to be used in the examination room from the registered resource schedule records.
[0110]
By the way, the name of the inspection resource to be input in the input field 48e is a required input item. In the image filing apparatus 2, the guidance display in the input field of the required input item is highlighted on the screen. For example, guidance display of input fields that are not required input items is displayed in white or black, and guidance display of input fields of required input items is displayed in yellow, thereby emphasizing that input required items are provided. .
[0111]
For example, immediately after clicking the new button 48ba, the guidance display of the input fields 48ea, 48eb, and 48ec constituting the input field 48e (in the figure, "Person", "Scope", and "Room") is yellow. Is displayed.
[0112]
Here, for example, when the name of the inspection resource is input in the input field 48ea, the input field 48ea is already input and is no longer an essential input item, and the guidance display in the input field 48ea is white or black. In addition, since the input fields 48eb and 48ec do not need to be input, the guidance display of the input fields 48eb and 48ec also becomes white or black.
[0113]
Selection list call buttons 48ed, 48ee, and 48ef for calling the selection lists corresponding to the respective input fields 48ea, 48eb, and 48ec are arranged at the positions on the right side of the input fields 48ea, 48eb, and 48ec. The user can select the name of the inspection resource within.
[0114]
The use period input field 48f includes a use start date input field 48fa, a use start time input field 48fb, a use end date input field 48fc, a use end time input field 48fd, and the like. Calendar call buttons 48fe and 48ff are arranged at the right side of the input fields 48fa and 48fc, respectively.
[0115]
Further, below the resource schedule editing area 48d, a confirm button 48h for clicking to confirm the information input to the resource schedule editing area 48d and adding or updating the resource schedule record, and clicking for adding or updating the input resource schedule record. When the user clicks the suspend button 48i for stopping the editing in the resource schedule editing area 48d, the resource schedule editing area 48d is returned to the initial state, that is, the state immediately after the new button 48ba or the edit button 48bb is clicked. A redo button 48j for arranging an input from the beginning can be redone.
[0116]
When data is entered in each input field in the resource schedule editing area 48d and the confirm button 48h is clicked, a new resource schedule record is registered or updated.
[0117]
FIG. 16 is an example of a screen display of the patient list screen 51.
[0118]
On the patient list screen 51, a patient list display area 51a for displaying a list of patient information is arranged.
[0119]
In the present specification, for convenience, the patient information of one patient is referred to as a patient information record. The patient information record is displayed on the third and subsequent lines of the patient list display area 51a, and one patient information record corresponds to one line of the patient list display area 51a. The patient information record displayed in the patient list display area 51a includes data items such as the patient ID 51aa, the patient's last name 51ab, the patient's name 51ac, the patient's gender 51ad, and the patient's birthday 51ae.
[0120]
In the first line of the patient list display area 51a, a filter button 51b corresponding to each data item of the patient information record is arranged. The operation of the filter button 51b is the same as that of the filter button 41d on the schedule list screen 41 (see FIG. 7).
[0121]
In the second row of the patient list display area 51a, a sort button 51c corresponding to each data item of the patient information record is arranged. The operation of the sort button 51c is the same as that of the sort button 41e on the schedule list screen 41 (see FIG. 7).
[0122]
When the all patient display button 51d is clicked, patient information records of all patients are displayed in the patient list display area 51a.
[0123]
At the bottom of the patient list screen 51, an add button 51f to be clicked when newly registering a patient, and an edit button to select the patient information record in the patient list display area 51a and then click to edit the selected patient information record 51g, an end button 51i, etc., which, when clicked, terminates the patient list screen 51 and returns to the screen that called the patient list screen 51 are arranged.
[0124]
When the add button 51f or the edit button 51g is clicked, a patient information record edit screen 52 shown in FIG. 17 is called.
[0125]
When the patient list screen 51 is called from the schedule list screen 41 (see FIG. 7), an end button 51i as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed. In the case of calling from the patient information record instead of the end button 51i, when the patient information record is selected and clicked on the patient list screen 51, the contents of the selected patient information record are transferred to the examination information editing screen 61 and the patient list screen 51 is displayed. And an interrupt button (not shown) that terminates the patient list screen 51 without passing information to the examination information editing screen 61 when clicked.
[0126]
The patient information editing screen 52 shown in FIG. 17 is a screen for inputting the contents of a newly registered patient information record or editing the contents of an existing patient information record.
[0127]
The area 52a for editing the contents of the patient information record includes, for example, an area 52b for editing identification numbers such as a patient ID, the patient's last name, first name, birthday, place of birth, gender, age, address, home telephone number, and work time. An area 52c for editing a destination telephone number, a work FAX number, etc., an area 52d for editing an outline of medical information such as a past treatment history for a patient, an area 52e for editing information about a doctor, and an area 52f for editing information about insurance. Etc. are included. In the lower part of the patient information editing screen 52, when clicked, a new patient information record with the contents entered in the area 52a is newly registered, the contents entered in the area 52a are initialized, and the next new registration is possible. An add button 52g for setting a state, a redo button 52h for clicking to return to the state at the time when the patient information editing screen 52 was opened and redoing the editing, a print button 52i for printing the contents of the patient information record when clicking, and a patient for clicking A new button 52j for adding or updating an information record and closing the patient information editing screen 52 and returning to the patient list screen 51. Clicking this button closes the patient information editing screen 52 without adding or updating a new patient information record, and a patient list screen. A suspend button 52k and the like returning to 51 are arranged.
[0128]
When the add button 52g is used, the patient information record is registered when clicked, and the contents of the area 52a are initialized without closing the patient information editing screen 52. Operability is good.
[0129]
A selection list screen call button 52p is arranged at the right side of the input field 52m for inputting the postal code in the area 52a, for example, and the input field 52n for inputting the city name of the patient's address in the area 52c. When the select list screen call button 52p is clicked, a select list screen (not shown) in which a select list of data to be input is displayed in the corresponding input field, in this case, the input fields 52m and 52n, is opened. When data desired to be input to the columns 52m and 52n is selected, the selected data is input to the input columns 52m and 52n. A select list screen call button 52p arranged at another place in the area 52a and a select list screen call button arranged on another screen perform the same operation.
[0130]
The inspection information editing screen 61 shown in FIG. 18 is a screen for newly registering or updating an inspection information record.
[0131]
On the inspection information editing screen 61, an area 61a for inputting each data item included in the inspection information record is arranged.
[0132]
In the area 61a, for example, an input field 61aa for inputting an examination room name, a field 61ab for inputting an examination date, a field 61ac for inputting an examination start time, an input field 61ad for inputting an examination end time, and a first and last name of a patient are input. An input field 61ae, an area 61ag including an input field for inputting names of persons in charge such as doctors and nurses involved in the test, an input field 61ah for inputting the date when the test consent was received from the patient, and an endoscope used for the test. An area 61ai including an input field for inputting a model number and the like, an input field 61ag for inputting a diagnosis result and the like are arranged.
[0133]
A redo button 61c at the bottom of the inspection information editing screen 61 restores the information in the area 61a to the state at the time the inspection information editing screen 61 was called when clicked, and newly registers or updates the inspection information record when clicked. A completion button 61d for terminating the edit screen 61, a suspend button 61e for terminating the examination information edit screen 61 without newly registering or updating the examination information record when clicked, and the like are arranged.
[0134]
In the inspection information editing screen 61, when the inspection start time is input in the input field 61ac, the standard inspection required time recorded in advance in the image filing apparatus 2 is added, and the inspection end time is estimated. The information is automatically entered in the input field 61ad.
[0135]
Also, when the date of receipt of the inspection consent is entered in the input column 61ah, the inspection status display column 41cb of the relevant inspection information record is displayed in the inspection list display area 41b of the schedule list screen 41 (see FIG. 7). Is marked with "x".
[0136]
When the user clicks a select list screen call button 61b arranged on the right side of the input field 41ae for inputting the patient's first and last name, the patient list screen 51 is called. When a patient is selected on the patient list screen 51, the patient is selected. The patient information of the patient, such as the patient's first and last name, is embedded in an input field 61ae or the like of the examination information editing screen 61.
[0137]
The examination execution screen 71 shown in FIG. 19 is a screen operated on the image filing apparatus 2 side when performing an examination using the endoscope apparatus 1.
[0138]
In the examination execution screen 71, an endoscope image display area 71a for displaying the image captured by the endoscope apparatus 1, that is, the same image as the image displayed on the monitor 15 of the endoscope apparatus 1 is arranged. Have been.
[0139]
The image captured by the endoscope apparatus 1 is output from the image processing unit 14 of the endoscope apparatus 1, received by the video circuit 21 j of the image filing apparatus 2, and transmitted to the image filing apparatus 2.
[0140]
In the lower part of the inspection execution screen 71, an inspection start button 71b for transmitting the start of the inspection to the image filing apparatus 2, an inspection end button 71c for transmitting the end of the inspection to the image filing apparatus 2, and an image at the time of clicking are displayed. An image recording button 71d for recording in the image filing device 2, a button 71e for calling an examination information reference screen 72 shown in FIG. 20 for referring to examination information during execution of the examination, and a button 71e for referencing patient information during execution of the examination. A button 71f for calling the patient information reference screen 73 shown in FIG. 21 and an end button 71g for ending the examination execution screen 71 are arranged. In the test information reference screen 72 shown in FIG. 20, an area 72a for displaying each data item included in the test information record, and an end button 72b for closing the test information reference screen 72 when clicked are arranged.
[0141]
The patient information reference screen 73 shown in FIG. 21 includes an area 73a for displaying each data item included in the patient information record, and an end button 73b that closes the patient information reference screen 73 when clicked.
[0142]
Returning to FIG. 19, in the inspection execution screen 71, a thumbnail image display area 71h for displaying a thumbnail image of a plurality of images recorded by clicking the image recording button 71d, that is, an image reduced in size by thinning out is arranged. ing.
[0143]
The times at which the examination start button 71b and the examination end button 71c are clicked are recorded in the image filing apparatus 2 as the examination start time and the examination end time, respectively.
[0144]
The same operation can be performed by using the endoscope switch 12c instead of operating the examination start button 71b and the examination end button 71c. At this time, the signal from the endoscope switch 12c is transmitted to the image filing device 2 via the communication interface unit 14h in the endoscope device 1 and the communication interface unit 21i in the image filing device 2.
[0145]
On the other hand, information transmission between the electronic endoscope apparatus 1 and the image filing apparatus 2 is performed not only from the electronic endoscope 1 to the image filing apparatus 2 but also from the image filing apparatus 2 to the electronic endoscope apparatus 1. Is also performed for
[0146]
22 and 23 are examples of the endoscope monitor screen 74 displayed on the monitor 15 of the endoscope apparatus 1.
[0147]
As shown in FIG. 22, on the endoscope monitor screen 74, in addition to an image display area 74a for displaying an image of a test site obtained by the endoscope apparatus 1, patient information such as the sex and age of the patient is displayed. A patient information display area 74b is provided. The patient information displayed in the patient information display area 74b is information transmitted to the endoscope device 1 via the communication interface unit 21i in the image filing device 2 and the communication interface unit 14h in the endoscope device 1. is there.
[0148]
When the examination execution screen 71 is called, the image filing apparatus 2 checks whether communication with the endoscope apparatus 1 is possible. Here, when communication between the endoscope apparatus 1 and the image filing apparatus 2 is possible, information indicating that communication is possible is transmitted from the image filing apparatus 2 to the endoscope apparatus 1, The endoscope apparatus 1 displays a message 74c indicating that communication is possible on the endoscope monitor screen 74.
[0149]
When the examination start button 71b is clicked on the examination execution screen 71 and the examination is started, information indicating that the examination has been started is transmitted from the image filing apparatus 2 to the endoscope apparatus 1, and the endoscope 1 The apparatus 1 displays on the endoscope monitor screen 74 a message 74d as shown in FIG.
[0150]
When the examination end button 71c is clicked on the examination execution screen 71 and the examination is completed, information indicating that the examination is completed is transmitted from the image filing apparatus 2 to the endoscope apparatus 1, and the endoscope apparatus 1 Deletes a message 74d as shown in FIG. 23 indicating that the examination is being performed from the endoscope monitor screen 74, and again displays a message 74c as shown in FIG. To be displayed.
[0151]
By the way, when recording the image displayed in the endoscope image display area 71a by clicking the image recording switch 71d shown in FIG. 19, the image to be recorded is displayed in the endoscope image display area 71a. In addition to recording the entire area of an image, it is possible to record only a region of interest. That is, it is possible to set an image recording operation at the time of image recording, such as setting a range of a region of interest. When a button 71i in the inspection execution screen 71 is clicked, an image recording operation setting screen 75 shown in FIG. 24 for setting an image recording operation is called.
[0152]
The image filing apparatus 2 can set a plurality of different image recording operations depending on the type of an image to be recorded, and identifies the plurality of different image recording operations with different names.
[0153]
When a new image recording operation is set and registered, a new name is entered in the input field 75a of the image recording operation setting screen 75. When editing or deleting an existing image recording operation, the user inputs the name of the existing image recording operation in the input field 75a. At this time, when a button 75aa arranged on the right side of the input field 75a is clicked, a list of existing image recording operation names is displayed, and by selecting an image recording operation name from the list, the input field is displayed. The name of the image recording operation is input to 75a.
[0154]
In the image recording operation setting screen 75, an input field 75b for setting the coordinates of the range of the region of interest, an input field 75c for selecting and inputting a communication protocol and a communication port, and a compression rate for recording an image are selected. Input fields 75d and the like for inputting the information. The compression ratio can be selected from, for example, four stages of non-compression, high compression ratio, standard compression ratio, and low compression ratio.
[0155]
When the coordinates of the range of the region of interest are input into the input field 75b, a frame 71aa indicating the range of the region of interest is displayed in the endoscope image display area 71a of the examination execution screen 71 as shown in FIG. It has become.
[0156]
When the button 75e is clicked, the settings currently set on the image recording operation setting screen 75 become standard settings for the image recording operation.
[0157]
In the lower part of the image recording operation setting screen 75, when clicked, a save button 75f for saving the image recording operation setting set in the image recording operation setting screen 75, and when clicked, the image is already saved with the name displayed in the input field 75a. A delete button 75g for deleting an existing image recording operation setting, and an end button 75h for closing the image recording operation setting screen 75 and returning to the inspection execution screen 71 when clicked are arranged.
[0158]
The flow of the inspection execution operation will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that reference numerals S21 to S38 in the drawing are reference numerals assigned to processing steps.
[0159]
When the inspection execution screen 71 is called, the operation of executing the inspection starts as shown in step S21 in the figure.
[0160]
When the operation of performing the examination starts, it is confirmed whether or not the image filing device 2 can communicate with the endoscope device 1 as shown in step S22.
[0161]
If the communication is not possible in step S22, the inspection execution ends, that is, the inspection execution screen 71 ends, as shown in step S23.
[0162]
If communication is possible in step S22, the patient information recorded in the image filing device 2 is transmitted to the endoscope device 1 and the patient information is displayed on the endoscope monitor screen 74 as shown in step S24. Information 74b is displayed (see FIG. 22).
[0163]
Next, as shown in step S25, a message 74c indicating that communication is possible is displayed on the endoscope monitor screen 74 (see FIG. 22).
[0164]
Next, as shown in step S26, input of the endoscope switch 12c and the mouse 24 of the image filing apparatus 2 is awaited.
[0165]
When the end button 71g of the inspection execution screen 71 is clicked with the mouse 24 as shown in step S27 in the input waiting state in step S26, an end process S28 is executed, and the inspection execution screen 71 is ended as shown in step S23. I do. The end processing S28 is, for example, processing for deleting the patient information 74b on the endoscope monitor screen 74, deleting the message 74c on the endoscope monitor screen 74, and the like.
[0166]
When the inspection start button 71b on the inspection execution screen 71 is clicked with the mouse 24 in the input waiting state in step S26 as shown in step S29, the state becomes the inspection in execution state, and the process proceeds to step S31.
[0167]
Similarly, when the release switch of the endoscope switch 12c for instructing the start of the examination is pressed as shown in the step S30 in the input waiting state of the step S26, the examination is in the execution state, and the process proceeds to the step S31.
[0168]
When the examination is being executed, a message 74d indicating that the examination is being executed is displayed on the endoscope monitor screen 74 as shown in step S31 (see FIG. 23). In addition, during the examination being executed after step S31, the endoscope image is displayed in the endoscopic image display area 71a of the examination execution screen 71.
[0169]
Next, as shown in step S32, input of the endoscope switch 12c and the mouse 24 of the image filing apparatus 2 is awaited.
[0170]
When the image recording button 71d on the inspection execution screen 71 is clicked with the mouse 24 in the input waiting state in step S32 as shown in step S33, the image recording processing S34 is executed, and the input waiting state in step S32 is set.
[0171]
Similarly, when the endoscope switch 12c for instructing image recording is pressed as shown in step S35 in the input waiting state in step S32, the image recording processing S34 is executed, and the apparatus enters the input waiting state in step S32.
[0172]
The image recording process S34 is a process of recording an endoscope image in the image filing device 2 and displaying a thumbnail image of the recorded image in a thumbnail image display area 71h of the inspection execution screen 71.
[0173]
Further, when the inspection end button 71c on the inspection execution screen 71 is clicked with the mouse 24 in the input waiting state in step S32 as shown in step S36, the inspection in-progress state is released, and the process returns to step S25.
[0174]
Similarly, when the endoscope switch 12c for instructing the end of the examination is pressed as shown in step S37 in the input waiting state in step S32, the examination in-progress state is released, and the process returns to step S25.
[0175]
The post-inspection processing screen 81 shown in FIG. 27 is a screen for performing post-inspection processing such as selecting an endoscopic image to be referred to in an inspection report from endoscopic images obtained by performing an inspection.
[0176]
In the thumbnail image display area 81a of the post-inspection processing screen 81, thumbnail images of all the endoscope images obtained by performing the inspection are displayed.
[0177]
When one of the thumbnail images displayed in the thumbnail image display area 81a is dragged with the mouse 24 and dropped on the report image selection area 81b, an endoscope image corresponding to the thumbnail image is displayed in the report image selection area. 81b. The report image selection area 81b is an area for selecting an endoscope image to be referred to in an examination report.
[0178]
Note that dragging means an operation of moving a cursor to an area on the screen with the mouse 24 and keeping a state in which a push button provided on the mouse 24 is kept pressed and released. The term “drop” refers to an operation of moving the cursor of the mouse 24 and releasing the push button of the mouse 24 while dragging the mouse 24 and holding down the push button provided on the mouse 24. By performing a drag and drop operation of the mouse 24, an endoscope image displayed in the thumbnail image display area 81a can be easily selected and displayed in the report image selection area 81b.
[0179]
Also, by dragging one of the images displayed in the report image selection area 81b and dropping it outside the report image selection area 81b, the dragged image can be deselected. I have.
[0180]
An input field 81c for inputting a comment is arranged below each image in the report image selection area 81b.
[0181]
Further, the endoscope images dragged from the thumbnail image display area 81a and dropped on the report image selection area 81b are sequentially displayed from the upper left of the report image selection area 81b.
[0182]
A part of the inspection information is displayed on the right side of the post-inspection processing screen 81 so that the inspection information can be edited.
[0183]
In addition, the number of tests performed on one patient is not limited to one, but may be plural. When there are images obtained by a plurality of inspections, a plurality of inspection date tabs 81aa, which are buttons indicating the inspection dates, are arranged at the upper part of the thumbnail image display area 81a, and the inspections on which the inspection dates of the inspections to be referred are written. When the date tab 81aa is clicked, an image obtained by the inspection on the corresponding inspection date is displayed in the thumbnail image display area 81a.
[0184]
Below the post-examination processing screen 81, a button 81d for clicking the examination information reference screen 72 (see FIG. 20) when clicked, a button 81e for calling the patient information reference screen 73 (see FIG. 21) when clicked, and a view to be described later when clicked. A button 81f for calling a human figure screen 82 shown in FIG. 28, a button 81g for terminating the post-inspection processing screen 81 when clicked, and the like are arranged.
[0185]
On the right side of the thumbnail image display area 81a in the post-inspection processing screen 81, when clicked, a screen (not shown) for designating the reading of the external image opens, and the external image can be read and displayed in the thumbnail image display area 81a. A button 81ha, a button (not shown) for designating writing of an image to the outside is opened when clicked, a button 81hb for writing an image to the outside, a thumbnail image in the thumbnail image display area 81a is selected, and then the selected thumbnail is clicked. A button 81hc for deleting an image from the display in the thumbnail image display area 81a, a button 81hd for calling an image storage screen 83 shown in FIG. 29 described below when clicked, and a thumbnail image selected in the thumbnail image display area 81a and clicked for selection. Sam Button 81he to call the image editing window 84 shown in FIG. 32 to edit the endoscopic image corresponding to yl image button invokes a classification screen 87 shown in FIG. 38 for classifying the image 81hf like are arranged.
[0186]
The thumbnail image read using the button 81ha and displayed in the thumbnail image display area 81a displays a message 81i indicating that an external image is being referenced.
[0187]
As shown in FIG. 28, on the human figure screen 82, a human figure display area 82a for displaying a schematic figure of a human body part is arranged. In the example of the figure, a schematic figure of the lower digestive organ is displayed in the human body figure display area 82a.
[0188]
An image display area 82b for displaying a plurality of images selected from the thumbnail image display area 81a of the post-inspection processing screen 81 to the report image selection area 81b, for example, six images, is disposed on the right side of the human body figure screen 82. Have been. Each image in the image display area 82b is displayed with a number 82c such as “1”, “2”,.
[0189]
When dragging on one image of the image display area 82b and dropping it in the human figure display area 82a, the number 82c corresponding to the dragged image in the image display area 82b is added to the dropped location in the human figure display area 82a. The same number 82c 'as is displayed.
[0190]
Accordingly, it is possible to associate each image displayed in the image display area 82b with an image of a portion of the schematic figure displayed in the human figure display area 82a.
[0191]
When the button 82d is clicked, the figure displayed in the human figure display area 82a is bound to the inspection report.
[0192]
A print button 82e for printing the figure displayed in the human figure display area 82a when clicked is shown below the human figure screen 82, and a schematic figure for selecting a human figure to be displayed in the human figure display area 82 when clicked. A button 82f for calling a screen not to be displayed and an end button 82g for closing the human figure screen 82 when clicked are arranged.
[0193]
The image saving screen 83 shown in FIG. 29 is a screen for performing an operation of saving an image in a directory of a storage device such as the hard disk 21e or an external storage device (not shown).
[0194]
On the image storage screen 83, a directory display area 83a for displaying a configuration of a directory for storing images is arranged, and a directory for storing images is selected in the directory display area 83a.
[0195]
Further, the image file format is set in the setting field 83b for setting the image file format to be saved. As the image file format, for example, a known BMP (bitmap) format or a known JPEG format can be set.
[0196]
As shown in FIG. 30, the image storage screen 83 is displayed at the same time as the post-inspection processing screen 81. The image is dragged and selected from the thumbnail image display area 81 a of the post-inspection processing screen 81. The image file of the selected image is saved in the directory specified in the directory display field 83a in the image file format set in the setting field 83b.
[0197]
When the end button 83c is clicked, the image saving screen 83 is closed.
[0198]
FIGS. 31 and 32 show examples of screen display of an image editing screen 84 for editing a selected image.
[0199]
When the image editing screen 84 is called, the selected image is displayed in the image display area 84a. FIG. 31 is an example in which an image of only the test site 11 is displayed, and FIG. 32 is an example in which an image including patient information is displayed.
[0200]
When the image is edited on the image display area 84a and the save button 84b is clicked, the selected image is updated to the image displayed on the image display area 84a.
[0201]
When the end button 84c is clicked, the image editing screen 84 ends, and the screen returns to the post-inspection processing screen 81.
[0202]
Also, on the image editing screen 84, a plurality of buttons 84d for calling a function of editing an image are arranged. Functions for editing an image include functions such as enlargement and reduction of the image, drawing of a line, rectangle, or ellipse in the image, erasing a specified area in the image, and writing a character string in the image. Is included.
[0203]
In addition, a setting field 84e for selecting and setting the line type of the graphic when drawing the graphic in the image is arranged. In the setting field 84e, for example, the thickness of the line can be selected, and the type of solid line, broken line, or dotted line can be selected.
[0204]
In addition, a color for drawing a figure can be designated. The currently designated color is displayed in the color display area 84f. Drawing of a figure is performed using two right and left push buttons (not shown) provided on the mouse 24. Different colors can be designated for the left and right push buttons of the mouse 24, respectively, and the colors assigned to the left and right push buttons are displayed in the color display areas 84fa and 84fb, respectively, in the color display area 84f. You.
[0205]
The color for drawing the figure can be designated by selecting from a plurality of colors displayed in the color selection area 84g. At this time, the cursor of the mouse 24 is moved to an area where the color to be selected is displayed in the color selection area 84g, and the push button of the mouse 24 to which this color is to be assigned is clicked, so that the clicked side of the mouse is clicked. Colors are assigned to push buttons.
[0206]
The image editing screen 84 has a button 84h for calling a color tone setting screen 85 shown in FIG. 33 described later for changing the color tone of the image displayed in the image display area 84a, and a button for selecting the character type of the character string to be written. A button 84i for calling a character type setting screen (not shown), a button 84j for calling a distance measurement screen 86 shown in FIG. 35 described later for measuring the distance between two points in the image display area, and the like are arranged.
[0207]
On the color tone setting screen 85 shown in FIG. 33, a setting column 85a for setting the contrast of the image and a setting column 85b for setting the balance of the red, green, and blue colors are arranged, and these setting columns 85a and 85b are set. Is displayed in the image display area 85c.
[0208]
When the button 85d is clicked, the settings in the setting fields 85a and 85b are set to predetermined standard settings.
[0209]
When the setting columns 85a and 85b are set and the OK button 85e is clicked, the color tone setting screen 85 is closed, and the color tone set on the color tone setting screen is reflected on the image displayed in the image display area 84a of the image editing screen 84. You.
[0210]
Further, when the suspend button 85f is clicked, the contents set on the color tone setting screen 85 are discarded, and the color tone setting screen 85 is closed.
[0211]
A description will be given of a distance measurement screen 86 for measuring the distance between two points in the image display area 84a of the image editing screen 84 (see FIG. 31) with reference to FIGS.
[0212]
The value of the distance that can be measured on the distance measurement screen 86 may have insufficient accuracy depending on the type of diagnosis. Then, when the button 84j is clicked on the image editing screen 84, a note shown in FIG. 34 with a message that warns the operator that "The value of the measured distance should be used as a reference value only" is displayed. A screen 86w is displayed. When the OK button 86wa is clicked on the caution screen 86w, the screen transits to a distance measurement screen 86 shown in FIG.
[0213]
As shown in FIG. 35, on the distance measurement screen 86, a button 86a that is clicked when setting two points serving as a reference for measuring a distance, an input box 86b for inputting a distance between the two points serving as a reference, and a measurement target A button 86c to be clicked when measuring the distance between two points, a display column 86d for displaying the distance between two points to be measured, a button 86e to close the distance measurement screen 86 when clicked, and the like are arranged.
[0214]
The operation procedure of the distance measurement screen 86 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0215]
In the screen display state as shown in FIG. 36, the mouse 24 is operated on the image display area 84a of the image editing screen 84 to designate two reference points. To specify two points, for example, press the push button of the mouse 24 at one of the two reference points, move the mouse 24 to the other point without releasing the push button, and then press the push button. Two points can be designated by an operation such as releasing the button.
[0216]
After specifying the two reference points, the user clicks the button 86a and inputs the distance between the two reference points into the input box 86b.
[0217]
Next, in the screen display state as shown in FIG. 37, the user operates the mouse 24 on the image display area 84a of the image editing screen 84 to designate two points to be measured. The operation of designating two points is the same as the operation of designating two reference points. Here, when the button 86c is clicked, the distance between the two points to be measured is displayed in the display column 86d.
[0218]
When an endoscope image is selected in the thumbnail image display area 81a of the post-inspection processing screen 81 (see FIG. 27) and the button 81hf is clicked, an image classification screen 87 shown in FIG. 38 for classifying the selected image is called. It is.
[0219]
Here, when the selection list screen call button 87a is clicked, an image classification list screen 88 (see FIG. 39) described later for selecting an image classification name is called. When an image classification name is selected on this image classification list screen 88, The selected image classification name is displayed in the image classification name display column 87b.
[0220]
Here, when the completion button 87c is clicked, the image selected on the post-inspection processing screen 81 is classified into the image classification name displayed in the image classification name display column 87b of the image classification screen 87.
[0221]
As shown in FIG. 39, on the image classification list screen 88, an image classification list display area 88a for displaying a list of image classification names is arranged.
[0222]
In the first and second lines of the image classification list display area 88a, a filter button 88b and a sort button 88c are arranged, and a filter button 41d and a sort button on the schedule list screen 41 (see FIG. 7). Similarly to 41e, the image classification names displayed in the image classification list display area 88a can be narrowed down or rearranged.
[0223]
When the all record display button 88d is clicked, all registered image classification names are displayed in the image classification list display area 88a.
[0224]
When an image classification name is selected in the image classification name list display area 88a, the selected image classification name is displayed in an image classification name display column 88g. When an OK button 88e is clicked here, the image classification list screen 88 is terminated. The selected image classification name is displayed in the image classification name display column 87b of the image classification screen 87.
[0225]
Clicking on the suspend button 88f cancels the selection of the image classification name and terminates the image classification list screen 88.
[0226]
When an image classification name is selected in the image classification list display area 88a, the selected image classification name is displayed in an image classification name display column 88g. When the delete button 88h is clicked here, the selected image classification name is deleted. It is supposed to.
[0227]
When an image classification name is selected in the image classification list display area 88a, the selected image classification name is displayed in the image classification name display field 88g, and the image classification name displayed in the image classification name display field 88g is edited here. Then, when the edit button 88i is clicked, the image classification name is changed.
[0228]
When a new image classification name is entered in the image classification name display field 88g and a new addition button 88j is clicked, the image classification name displayed in the image classification name display field 88g is newly registered. ing.
[0229]
As shown in FIG. 40, when the print button 81j is clicked on the post-inspection processing screen 81, a print image number selection screen 81ja for selecting the number of images to be printed on one sheet of paper is displayed, and the number of images is selected here. Then, the print image number selection screen 81ja is closed, and a print confirmation screen 89 shown in FIG. 41 for selecting an image to be printed on paper and confirming the arrangement of the images to be printed on paper before printing is performed on the screen. Is displayed.
[0230]
Here, when an image is selected by dragging the image from the thumbnail image display area 81a and dropped on the print confirmation screen 89, this image is displayed on the image display area 89b of the print confirmation screen 89, and this image is printed. Selected as target. At this time, the image is displayed on the image display area 89b in the same arrangement as the image on the paper to be printed.
[0231]
When an image to be printed is selected and the OK button 89c is clicked on the print confirmation screen 89, the image is printed, the print confirmation screen 89 is closed, and the screen returns to the post-inspection processing screen 81.
[0232]
If the user clicks the suspend button 89d on the print confirmation screen 89, the image is not printed, the print confirmation screen 89 is closed, and the screen returns to the post-inspection processing screen 81.
[0233]
Report creation screens 91, 92, and 93 shown in FIGS. 42, 43, and 44, respectively, are used to create and edit an inspection report. Click the button 41ge on the schedule list screen 41 (see FIG. 7). Then, first, the report creation screen 91 is called.
[0234]
As shown in FIG. 42, on the report creation screen 91, an image display area 91a for displaying thumbnail images of a plurality of images selected on the post-inspection processing screen 81 (see FIG. 27) is arranged. The findings are input to the systematic findings input area 91b while referring to these endoscope images.
[0235]
The systematic findings input area 91b is provided with an in-vivo site list display area 91c for displaying a list of names of in-vivo sites and the like of interest in the body. It is possible to select the name of the internal body part or the like.
[0236]
When a more detailed in-vivo site is included in the in-vivo site or the like selected in the in-vivo site list display area 91c, a more detailed name of the in-vivo site or the like is displayed in the in-vivo site list display area 91d. This allows the user to select the name of the body part or the like of interest.
[0237]
When a body part or the like is selected in the body part etc. list display areas 91c and 91d, attributes relating to the selected body part or the like are displayed in the attribute list display area 91e, so that an attribute of interest can be selected. The attributes related to the body part and the like are, for example, the color, shape, swelling degree, and the like of the body part and the like.
[0238]
When an attribute of interest is selected in the attribute list display area 91e, options for the attribute value of this attribute are displayed in the attribute value list display area 91f, and the attribute value can be selected. For example, when the attribute is a color, the attribute value includes, for example, red, blue, black, and the like.
[0239]
Therefore, the finding that the attribute selected in the attribute list display area 91e relating to the in-vivo part selected in the in-body part list display areas 91c and 91d is the state of the attribute value selected in the attribute value list display area 91f is systematically performed. You can enter it.
[0240]
Here, when the new addition button 91g is clicked, a finding sentence automatically generated from a subject or a predicate obtained by selection in the body part etc. list display areas 91c and 91d, the attribute list display area 91e, and the attribute value list display area 91f. Is added to the finding sentence list display area 91h.
[0241]
Further, when a finding sentence is selected in the finding sentence list display area 91h and the delete button 91i is clicked, the selected finding sentence is deleted.
[0242]
In addition, not only is the in-vivo site etc. selected using both the in-vivo site list display areas 91c and 91d, but also the in-vivo site etc. list display area depending on the in-vivo site selected in the in-vivo site etc. list display area 91c. The selection is made only with the reference numeral 91c.
[0243]
Further, depending on the attribute selected in the attribute list display area 91e, an arbitrary sentence is input to the finding sentence input area 91j instead of selecting an attribute value in the attribute value list display area 91f.
[0244]
Depending on the in-vivo parts selected in the in-body part list display areas 91c and 91, an arbitrary sentence is input instead of selecting an attribute or an attribute value in the attribute list display area 91e or the attribute value list display area 91f. The input is made to the area 91j.
[0245]
Also, an arbitrary sentence may be input to the finding sentence input area 91j without using any of the internal body part list display areas 91c and 91d, the attribute list display area 91e, and the attribute value list display area 91f. In this case, when the user clicks an arbitrary sentence addition button 91k, the finding sentence in the finding sentence input area 91j is added to the finding sentence list display area 91.
[0246]
When the voice recognition button 91m is clicked, the voice input from a microphone (not shown) is voice-recognized and input to the finding sentence input area 91j.
[0247]
Below the report creation screen 91, a button 91p that switches the screen to a report creation screen 92 when clicked, a button 91q that switches a screen to the report creation screen 93 when clicked, and a button that calls a screen for recording findings in audio when clicked 91r, an end button 91s which, when clicked, ends the report creation screen and returns to the schedule list screen 41 (see FIG. 7), and a template selection field 91t for selecting a template commonly used in the report creation screens 91, 92, 93, etc. Are located.
[0248]
The template includes information indicating the layout of the inspection report to be created, information indicating the insertion position of the inspection information input on the inspection information editing screen 61 and the like into the inspection report, and the endoscope selected on the post-inspection processing screen 81. Inspection of information indicating the location of the mirror image to be inserted into the inspection report, information indicating the insertion location of the remarks created on the report creation screen 92 and the report creation screen described later in the inspection report, and other information of the image filing apparatus 2 It contains information indicating the insertion point in the report.
[0249]
As shown in FIG. 43, an image display area 92a is arranged on the report creation screen 92 in the same manner as the image display area 91a of the report creation screen 91 (see FIG. 42). , A finding is input to the arbitrary finding input area 92b.
[0250]
In the arbitrary finding input area 92b, a finding input field 92b for inputting a finding sentence is arranged. When a finding is entered in the finding input field 92b and the add button 92c is clicked, a screen (not shown) for inputting, for example, a finding name which is a name given to the finding appears. When this is input, this finding name is added to the finding name list display area 92d.
[0251]
When a finding name is selected in the finding name list display area 92d and the delete button 92e is clicked, the selected finding name is deleted from the finding name list display area 92d, and the finding corresponding to this finding name is deleted. Has become.
[0252]
The template includes information for determining a place to be inserted into the inspection report according to the finding name or the order of the finding names in the finding name list display area 92. Inserted into the report.
[0253]
When the voice recognition button 92i is clicked, voice input from a microphone (not shown) is voice-recognized and input to the finding sentence input area 92b.
[0254]
Below the report creation screen 92, a button 92g that switches the screen to the report creation screen 91 when clicked, a button 92h that switches the screen to the report creation screen 93 when clicked, and a button that calls a screen for recording the findings in voice when clicked 92i, an end button 92j to return to the schedule list screen 41 (see FIG. 7) when the report creation screen is clicked, and a template selection field 92t for selecting a template commonly used in the report creation screens 91, 92, 93, and the like. Are located.
[0255]
In the report editing area 93a of the report creation screen 93 shown in FIG. 44, the examination information, the endoscope image, the findings created on the report creation screens 91 and 92, etc., which the image filing device 2 has, are in accordance with the information included in the template. The automatically placed inspection report is displayed.
[0256]
In the report editing area 93a, operations such as adding, deleting, editing, moving, and copying sentences can be performed in the same manner as in a known word processor. The report creation screen 93 includes a font selection field 93b for setting the font type and size of the character to be used, a well-known character decoration function for editing a document, and the like. Are provided with a plurality of function buttons 93c for calling various functions such as a spell check function. In addition, it is possible to move, enlarge, or reduce the location of the image attached to the inspection report.
[0257]
Further, it is possible to refer to arbitrary information possessed by the image filing apparatus 2 and insert it into an arbitrary part of the inspection report. When the button 93d is clicked, a list screen displaying a list of information names of the image filing apparatus 2 is displayed. When an information name is selected on this list screen, information corresponding to the selected information name is edited in a report. It is inserted at the cursor position in the area 93a.
[0258]
A print button 93e that is clicked when printing an inspection report is displayed below the report creation screen 93, and a document file of the inspection report is stored in a storage device such as the hard disk 21e in a rich text format or an external storage device (not shown). A save button 93f, a button 93g for switching the screen to a report creation screen 91 when clicked, a button 93i for calling a screen for recording findings by voice when clicked, and a report creation screen and a schedule list screen 41 ( An end button 93j and the like for returning to (see FIG. 7) are arranged.
The features of the present embodiment described above are as follows.
[0259]
The endoscope image filing system according to the present embodiment includes:
An endoscope apparatus 1 having a monitor 15 for displaying an endoscope image;
An endoscope switch 12c which is a switch provided in the endoscope apparatus;
An image filing device 2 that is connected to the endoscope device 1 and records the endoscope image obtained by the endoscope device 1;
An endoscope image filing system comprising:
A first transmission unit including a communication interface unit 14h for transmitting information including a state of the endoscope switch 12c to the image filing apparatus 2;
A second transmission unit including a communication interface unit 21i and the like for transmitting information possessed by the image filing device 2 to the endoscope device 1;
A first receiving unit which also serves as the first transmitting unit for receiving information transmitted from the second transmitting unit,
A second receiving unit that also serves as a second transmitting unit that receives the information transmitted from the first transmitting unit, to the image filing apparatus 2,
According to the state of the endoscope switch 12c included in the information received by the second receiving means, the image filing apparatus performs an operation of the image filing apparatus, for example, an operation of recording an examination start time and an examination end time. Means for controlling;
A controller 14d, a character generator 14e, and a synthesizing circuit 14f that constitute means for displaying information on the image filing device 2 received by the first receiving means on the monitor 15;
It is characterized by having.
[0260]
Further, the image filing apparatus 2 has input means for performing an operation equivalent to the endoscope switch 12c, for example, an examination start button 71b, an examination end button 71c, and an image recording button 71d.
It is characterized by.
[0261]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to only the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention.
[0262]
For example, the mouse 24 is not limited to a mouse, but may be a trackball or another pointing device.
[0263]
Further, for example, the endoscope 12 is not limited to an electronic endoscope in which the imaging means 12a is disposed at the distal end of the insertion section. The endoscope may be configured to transmit optically to imaging means (not shown) disposed optically on the near side of the endoscope.
[0264]
[Appendix]
(Appendix 1)
An endoscope apparatus having a monitor for displaying an endoscope image,
An endoscope switch which is a switch provided in the endoscope apparatus,
An image filing device connected to the endoscope device and recording the endoscope image obtained by the endoscope device,
An endoscope image filing system comprising:
A first transmission unit configured to transmit information including a state of the endoscope switch to the image filing apparatus, to the endoscope apparatus;
A second transmission unit configured to transmit, to the image filing apparatus, information included in the image filing apparatus to the endoscope apparatus;
A first reception unit configured to receive information transmitted from the second transmission unit in the endoscope apparatus;
A second receiving unit that receives the information transmitted from the first transmitting unit, to the image filing device;
Means for controlling the operation of the image filing apparatus according to the state of the endoscope switch included in the information received by the second receiving means,
Means for displaying, on the monitor, the information that the image filing device received by the first receiving means has on the monitor,
An endoscope image filing system comprising:
[0265]
(Appendix 2)
The image filing apparatus has input means for performing an operation equivalent to the endoscope switch,
The endoscope image filing system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
[0266]
(Appendix 3)
The state of the endoscope switch is changed at the start time and end time of the endoscopy,
The endoscope image filing system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
[0267]
(Appendix 4)
The information that the image filing device has, including patient information such as patient age and gender,
The endoscope image filing system according to claim 1, characterized in that:
[0268]
(Appendix 5)
The endoscope switch includes a release switch, specifically an endoscope switch for inputting an instruction to record the endoscope image,
Input means for performing an operation equivalent to the endoscope switch includes input means for performing an operation equivalent to the release switch,
The endoscope image filing system according to claim 2, characterized in that:
[0269]
【The invention's effect】
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to the endoscope image filing system of this invention, the information which an image filing apparatus has can be obtained by the monitor of an endoscope apparatus, and the inspection of an image filing apparatus is performed by the endoscope switch provided in the endoscope. An end operation can be performed, and operability can be improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 to FIG. 44 are related to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an overall configuration of an endoscope image filing system.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a configuration of an endoscope apparatus.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the image filing apparatus.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an outline of a screen configuration of the image filing apparatus.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an overall operation flow of the image filing apparatus.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a login screen.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a schedule list screen.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a refinement condition setting screen.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a calendar screen.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a refinement condition setting screen.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a refinement condition setting screen.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a refinement condition setting screen.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an inspection room operation status display screen.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a resource schedule editing screen.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a resource schedule editing screen.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a patient list screen.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a patient information editing screen.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an inspection information editing screen.
FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an inspection execution screen.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an inspection information reference screen.
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a patient information reference screen.
FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an endoscope monitor screen at the time of performing an examination.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an endoscope monitor screen at the time of performing an examination.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an image editing template setting screen.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an image editing template setting screen.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of inspection execution;
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display of an image selection screen.
FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display of a human figure screen;
FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display of an image storage screen.
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an image storage screen.
FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an image editing screen.
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an image editing screen.
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a color tone setting screen.
FIG. 34 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a caution screen
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a distance measurement screen.
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a distance measurement screen.
FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a distance measurement screen.
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the image classification screen.
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of an image classification list screen.
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a print image number selection screen.
FIG. 41 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a print confirmation screen.
FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a report creation screen.
FIG. 43 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a report creation screen.
FIG. 44 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of a report creation screen.
[Explanation of symbols]
1. Endoscope device
2. Image filing device
12 ... Endoscope
12c ... Endoscope switch
13. Light source device
14 ... Image generation unit
14a: Image processing unit
14b ... Image memory
14c D / A converter
14d ... controller
14e ... Character generator
14f ... synthesis circuit
14h Communication interface
15 Monitor
21 Personal computer
21a CPU
21d ... VRAM
21e ... Hard disk
21i Communication interface unit
21j Video circuit
21k A / D converter
21l ... Image memory
22 ... Monitor
23 ... Keyboard
24 ... Mouse

Claims (4)

An endoscope to be inserted into a test site, and an endoscope apparatus having a monitor that displays an endoscope image obtained by the endoscope,
An endoscope switch provided on the endoscope and having an examination end switch for instructing the end of an examination ,
An image filing device connected to the endoscope device and recording the endoscope image obtained by the endoscope device,
An endoscope image filing system comprising:
A first transmission unit that is provided in the endoscope apparatus and that transmits information for instructing an end of an examination by the endoscope switch to the image filing apparatus;
A second transmission unit that is provided in the image filing apparatus and transmits information that the image filing apparatus has to the endoscope apparatus;
A first receiving unit provided in the endoscope apparatus and receiving information transmitted from the second transmitting unit;
A second receiving unit provided in the image filing apparatus and receiving information transmitted from the first transmitting unit;
Wherein provided in the image filing apparatus, depending on the information indicating the inspection end received in the second receiving means, and means for controlling the inspection end operation of the image filing apparatus,
Means provided on the endoscope apparatus, for displaying information on the monitor, which is received by the first filing means, of the image filing apparatus,
An endoscope image filing system comprising: The endoscope image filing system according to claim 1, wherein the image filing apparatus has an input unit for performing the same operation as the endoscope switch. The means for displaying on the monitor is configured to display information indicating a communicable state between the endoscope apparatus and the image filing apparatus, or information indicating an examination state by the endoscope apparatus. The endoscope image filing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The endoscope switch further has a release switch for instructing recording of an image,
4. The endoscope image filing system according to claim 1, wherein the release switch also functions as a switch for instructing an examination start. 5.

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