Medical system, storage medium, notification method of warning, and acceptance method

Abstract

Medical system, storage medium, notification method of warning, and acceptance method. In a dental treatment system, a root canal length measuring device has a wireless communication unit that transmits data related to treatment to a tablet computer, a display that displays graphics or text corresponding to the data, and a control unit that causes the root canal length measuring device to notify a warning in a notification mode of visual notification and auditory notification if the data satisfies a warning condition. The tablet computer has a wireless communication unit that receives data from the root canal length measuring device, a touch panel display that displays graphics or text corresponding to the data, and a control unit that causes the tablet computer to notify a warning in only a part of the notification modes performed in the root canal length measuring device if the data satisfies the warning condition.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a medical system provided with a remote control device capable of communicating with a medical device, a computer program for a remote control device, and a notification method of a warning in a remote control device. In addition, the present disclosure relates to a computer program for a touch panel display, a touch panel display control device provided with the computer program, and a reception method. BACKGROUND

[0002] A medical system using a remote control device that communicates with a medical device is known as described in Patent Literatures 1 and 2. A dental endodontic system is described in Patent Literature 1, which is provided with a wireless handle on which a dental endodontic instrument is mounted, a measurement unit, and a calculation display unit capable of communicating with the wireless handle. The calculation display unit generates and displays a curve indicating a change in torque in the dental endodontic instrument measured by the measurement unit. A treatment instrument such as a root canal reamer is described in Patent Literature 2. The treatment instrument is configured so that a diagnostic function that the treatment instrument itself does not have is entrusted to an external diagnostic device, and the treatment instrument receives and displays diagnostic information from the external diagnostic device.

[0003] A system capable of operating a medical device using a touch panel display is known as described in Patent Literatures 1 and 3. For example, the dental endodontic system described in Patent Literature 1 is provided with a handle and a calculation display unit capable of communicating with the handle. The calculation display unit is a touch screen tablet computer or the like. A dentist can program data related to dental treatment (data related to a group of files, data related to an order of files, or data related to treatment that has been performed on a patient) in the calculation display unit by himself or herself. The medical system described in Patent Literature 3 is provided with a medical device and a terminal device such as a smartphone for operating the medical device. The terminal device has a display function and an operation function equivalent to or higher than those of the medical device.

[0004] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-518223

[0005] Patent Literature 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-189037

[0006] Patent Literature 3: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-214496

[0007] In a case where a medical device and a remote control device communicate with each other, the same display control and the like as the medical device is sometimes performed in the remote control device. For example, mirror control as the same (or substantially the same) display content can be performed in a display section (display) of the medical device and a display section (display) of the remote control device. However, for example, in a case where important information such as a warning related to a medical treatment is also notified to a user in the same manner in the medical device and the remote control device, the user can trust both the medical device and the remote control device. When a situation in which communication between the two is poor (for example, communication delay or communication failure, or the like) occurs, it can be impossible to perform accurate notification in one of the remote control device. In this case, it can also lead to an unexpected medical treatment accident. SUMMARY

[0008] The present disclosure describes a medical system, a computer program, and a warning notification method that can appropriately notify a user of a warning.

[0009] One embodiment of the present disclosure is a medical system including a medical device and a remote control device capable of communicating with the medical device. In the medical system, the medical device includes a first communication section that transmits data related to a medical treatment performed in the medical device to the remote control device, a first display section that displays a figure or a character corresponding to the data, and a first control section that causes the first display section to display the figure or the character corresponding to the data, and causes the medical device to notify a warning in at least any one of a visual notification, an auditory notification, or a tactile notification if the data satisfies a condition in which the warning should be notified. The remote control device includes a second communication section that receives the data from the medical device, a second display section that displays the figure or the character corresponding to the data, and a second control section that causes the second display section to display the figure or the character corresponding to the data, and causes the remote control device to notify the warning using only a part of the notification methods performed in the medical device if the data satisfies the condition, or causes the remote control device not to notify the warning.

[0010] In the medical system, in the medical device, in a case where the data satisfies a condition in which a warning should be notified, the medical device is controlled by the first control section to notify the warning in at least any one of a visual notification, an auditory notification, or a tactile notification. On the other hand, in the remote control apparatus, a figure or a character corresponding to the data is displayed in the second display section. The display content in the second display section is basically the same as the display content in the first display section of the medical device (there are sometimes different parts). On the other hand, as for the notification of the warning, in the remote control apparatus, the remote control apparatus is controlled by the second control section to notify the warning only in some of the notification modes performed in the medical device. Or, the warning is not notified in the remote control apparatus. Thus, as for the notification of the warning, in the remote control apparatus, the degree of notification is made limited as compared with the medical device. This means that one of the notifications in the medical device has high reliability for the user. For example, even in a case where a communication trouble (such as a communication delay or a communication obstacle, or the like) occurs between the two, the user does not rely on the notification in the remote control apparatus but refers to the notification in the medical device. Thus, the user can be properly notified of the warning.

[0011] The medical device can have a sound output section that notifies the warning in the auditory notification mode, the first control section causes the sound output section to notify the warning in a case where the data satisfies the condition, and the second control section causes the remote control apparatus not to notify the warning in the auditory notification mode regardless of whether the data satisfies the condition. In this case, the auditory notification (notification of sound) is performed only in the medical device and not in the remote control apparatus. Thus, the two are differentiated by the presence or absence of sound, and it is easier for the user to understand the timing at which the warning is issued or the fact that the warning is issued.

[0012] The first control section can perform control in such a manner that a mute setting to the sound output section is not accepted, and the sound output section is always able to issue a prescribed volume. In this case, even if the user wants to erroneously perform a mute setting to the medical device, the mute setting is not accepted. Since the notification of the warning based on sound is performed only in the medical device, it is important to maintain the volume in the sound output section of the medical device. The notification of the warning based on sound in the medical device can be reliably conveyed to the user, and the reliability as a system is improved.

[0013] The first control section can visually notify the warning by causing the first display section to display a specific figure or specific text corresponding to the warning in the case where the data satisfies the condition, and the second control section can visually notify the warning by causing the second display section to display the specific figure or specific text in the case where the data satisfies the condition. In this case, as for the notification of the visual warning, the medical device and the remote control device display the specific figure or specific text in the respective display sections in the same manner. In the case where communication is good, the user can know the warning at a desired timing through either the medical device or the remote control device.

[0014] The first control section can visually notify the warning by causing the first display section to display a specific figure or specific text corresponding to the warning in the case where the data satisfies the condition, and the second control section can visually notify the warning by causing the second display section to display the specific figure or specific text in the case where the data satisfies the condition. In this case, as for the notification of the visual warning, the medical device and the remote control device display the specific figure or specific text in the respective display sections in the same manner. In the case where communication is good, the user can know the warning at a desired timing through either the medical device or the remote control device.

[0015] The first control section can visually notify the warning by causing the first display section to display a specific figure or specific text corresponding to the warning in the case where the data satisfies the condition, and the second control section can visually notify the warning by causing the second display section to display the specific figure or specific text in the case where the data satisfies the condition. In this case, as for the notification of the visual warning, the medical device and the remote control device display the specific figure or specific text in the respective display sections in the same manner. In the case where communication is good, the user can know the warning at a desired timing through either the medical device or the remote control device.

[0016] Another aspect of the present disclosure is a computer program for a remote control device capable of communicating with a medical device. The computer program causes a computer that controls the remote control device to execute: display processing that causes a display section of the remote control device to display a figure or text corresponding to data related to medical treatment received from the medical device; and notification processing that causes the remote control device to notify a warning in only a part of at least any one of visual notification, auditory notification, or tactile notification performed in the medical device or does not notify the warning in the case where the data satisfies a condition in which the warning should be notified.

[0017] Another aspect of the present disclosure is a notification method of a warning in a remote control device capable of communicating with a medical device. The notification method includes: a display step of causing a display section of the remote control device to display a figure or text corresponding to data related to medical treatment received from the medical device; and a notification step of causing the remote control device to notify a warning in only a part of at least any one of visual notification, auditory notification, or tactile notification performed in the medical device or does not notify the warning in the case where the data satisfies a condition in which the warning should be notified.

[0018] According to these computer programs and warning notification methods, with respect to notification of a warning, in the remote control device, the warning can be notified using only a part of the notification methods performed in the medical device. Or the warning is not notified in the remote control device. Thus, with respect to notification of a warning, in the remote control device, notification is limited compared to the medical device. This means that the user has high reliability with respect to the side of notification in the medical device. For example, even in the case where a communication failure condition (such as a communication delay or a communication obstacle, or the like) occurs between the two, the user does not rely on notification in the remote control device but refers to notification in the medical device. Thus, it is possible to appropriately notify a user of a warning.

[0019] According to some aspects of the present disclosure, it is possible to appropriately notify a user of a warning.

[0020] Further, as described above, when a medical device is operated using a terminal device or the like touch panel display, a user such as a dentist or a doctor operates the touch panel display with a hand or a finger. In the case where the user sets a quantity parameter using the touch panel display, a scroll icon or the like that displays, for example, a numerical value is displayed on the touch panel display. For example, by an operation of a hand or a finger that slides on a screen by a flick operation or the like, a numerical value in the scroll icon is set. However, depending on the environment in which the touch panel display is used, it can sometimes be difficult to perform such an operation.

[0021] The present disclosure describes a computer program for a touch panel display that can improve operability of a touch panel display for a user, a touch panel display control device that has the computer program, and a method of receiving.

[0022] One aspect of the present disclosure is a computer program for a touch panel display that is used to operate a medical device, which causes a computer that controls the touch panel display to execute: a first reception process that causes the touch panel display to simultaneously display a scroll icon and a button icon, the scroll icon and the button icon being used by a user to set a quantity parameter of the medical device, and in the case where a flick operation or a tap operation on the scroll icon is detected in the touch panel display, the flick operation or the tap operation is received; and a second reception process that, in the case where a touch operation on the button icon is detected in the touch panel display, the touch operation is received.

[0023] Further, another aspect of the present disclosure is a method for accepting a prescribed operation in a touch panel display for operating a medical device, the method including: a display step of causing the touch panel display to simultaneously display a scroll icon and a button icon for a user to control setting of a quantity parameter of the medical device; a first acceptance step of accepting a swipe or tap operation on the scroll icon when the swipe or tap operation is detected on the scroll icon in the touch panel display; and a second acceptance step of accepting a touch operation on the button icon when the touch operation is detected on the button icon in the touch panel display.

[0024] According to the computer program for the touch panel display and the method for accepting, the scroll icon and the button icon for the user to set the quantity parameter are simultaneously displayed on the touch panel display. The user can perform a swipe operation or a tap operation on the scroll icon with a hand or a finger. In the first acceptance process or the first acceptance step, the tap operation is accepted, and the setting of the quantity parameter is performed. Depending on the environment in which the touch panel display is used, it can be difficult to perform such an operation. The "environment in which the touch panel display is used" can include external environments such as temperature or humidity, and internal environments such as the state of the user's hand or finger, and the user's physical condition or preference. For example, in a case where the humidity is high or the user wears a silicone or rubber glove on the hand, the fingertip can not be able to slide on the screen. Or the user can not like the scroll motion of the scroll icon. In such a case, in the second acceptance process or the second acceptance step, the touch operation is accepted, and the setting of the quantity parameter is performed. In addition to the operation of sliding the hand or finger on the screen, the quantity parameter can be set by the operation of pressing the screen with the hand or finger, and thus the operability of the touch panel display for the user can be improved.

[0025] The above computer program for the touch panel display can cause the computer to further execute a third acceptance process of accepting a long press operation on the button icon when the long press operation is detected on the button icon in the touch panel display. In this case, in the third acceptance process, the long press operation is accepted, and the setting of the quantity parameter is performed. Thus, an action different from the action based on the touch operation, such as causing the scroll icon to scroll faster, can be displayed. Thus, the operability of the touch panel display for the user can be further improved.

[0026] The button icon can also include an increase button and a decrease button that are arranged adjacent to at least one of the text or the figure representing the set value included in the scroll icon. In this case, since the scroll icon and the increase and decrease buttons of the button icon are arranged in close proximity to each other, the operability is excellent even in a case where the operation method is confused or the operation method is switched.

[0027] As another aspect of this disclosure, a touch panel display control device can be provided, which includes a storage unit, a touch panel display, and a computer, wherein the storage unit stores any one of the computer programs used for the touch panel display. According to this touch panel display control device, operability when setting parameters can be improved.

[0028] According to some of the methods disclosed herein, the operability of the user's touch panel display can be improved. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a medical system according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the general structure of a medical system consisting of medical equipment and remote control devices.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the processes performed by the various control units of the medical device and remote control unit.

[0032] Figure 4A This diagram illustrates an example of a warning notification method used in medical devices. Figure 4B It is shown Figure 4A A diagram illustrating an example of a warning notification method in a remote control device.

[0033] Figure 5A This diagram illustrates an example of the hardware configuration of a computer capable of functioning as a tablet computer. Figure 5B This is a diagram showing a recording medium for storing computer programs.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating a medical system in which a touch panel display control device according to the second embodiment of this disclosure is applied.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing a schematic composition of an endodontic treatment system consisting of a tablet computer, a root canal length measuring device, and a seat unit.

[0036] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the touch panel display of a tablet computer.

[0037] Figure 9A This is a diagram showing the startup operation of the setting screen for the first parameter on the touch panel display. Figure 9B This is a screenshot of the settings screen for generating the first set of parameters.

[0038] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the processes performed by the control unit of the tablet computer.

[0039] Figure 11A is a diagram showing one setting example of the first quantity parameter in the setting screen of Figure 9B Figure 11B is a diagram showing another setting example of the first quantity parameter in the setting screen of Figure 9B

[0040] Figure 12A is a diagram showing the start operation of the setting screen of the second quantity parameter in the touch panel display, Figure 12B is a diagram showing the setting screen of the second quantity parameter.

[0041] Figure 13A is a diagram showing one setting example of the second quantity parameter in the setting screen of Figure 12B Figure 13B is a diagram showing another setting example of the second quantity parameter in the setting screen of Figure 12B

[0042] Figure 14A is a diagram showing the start operation of the setting screen of the third quantity parameter in the touch panel display, Figure 14B is a diagram showing the setting screen of the third quantity parameter.

[0043] Figure 15A is a diagram showing one setting example of the third quantity parameter in the setting screen of Figure 14B Figure 15B is a diagram showing another setting example of the third quantity parameter in the setting screen of Figure 14B DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that, in the description of the drawings, the same symbol is given to the same element, and overlapping description is omitted.

[0045] First, a dental treatment system (medical system) S related to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The dental treatment system S is, for example, a dental treatment system for performing root canal enlargement by cutting a root canal wall of a tooth of a patient. The dental treatment system S can be provided with one or a plurality of medical devices. The dental treatment system S is, for example, provided with a root canal length measuring device (medical device) 10 having an instrument 2 as a treatment tool for performing root canal enlargement. The dental treatment system S is also provided with a tablet (remote control device) 30 that is used at a position apart from the root canal length measuring device 10, and displays the same items and contents as a display 12 in the root canal length measuring device 10.

[0046] ​​​​​​The dental treatment system S can be applied to all dental treatments except for root canal enlargement. In this specification, dental treatment includes the concept of examination and treatment related to dentistry.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the root canal length measuring device 10 is a device used by dentists when performing root canal treatment. The root canal length measuring device 10 includes a control unit (first control unit) 11, a display (first display unit) 12, a speaker (sound output unit) 15, a memory 14, and a wireless communication unit (first communication unit) 17, all housed in a main body (frame). The control unit 11 is a computer equipped with a processor such as a CPU and a storage device including RAM and ROM. The control unit 11 controls the motor unit 6 of the instrument 2 based on the control mode of the cutting tool 8 input via the operation unit 13 and the user-set mode. Furthermore, the control unit 11 displays and controls the display 12 based on signals indicating the driving state of the instrument 2 and the treatment state of the tooth. Moreover, the control unit 11 sends signals to a tablet computer 30 via the wireless communication unit 17, so that the tablet computer 30 also displays the same items and content as those displayed on the display 12. So-called mirror control is performed between the root canal length measuring device 10 and the tablet computer 30. Additionally, the "treatment state of the tooth" includes the concept of the aforementioned root canal length. In addition, "user" is a concept that includes dentists who perform dental treatments using the root canal length measuring instrument 10, but also includes dentists or dental assistants other than the dentist.

[0048] The display 12 includes, for example, a liquid crystal panel, and displays various information related to dental treatment in the root canal length measuring instrument 10. Furthermore, the display 12 displays the driving status of the instrument 2 and the treatment status of the tooth. In this embodiment, if conditions requiring a warning to be issued are met in the root canal length measuring instrument 10, the display 12 issues a warning to the user by displaying a warning. That is, the display 12 issues a warning to the user visually. In the following description, the "conditions requiring a warning to be issued in the root canal length measuring instrument 10" will be simply referred to as "warning notification conditions."

[0049] The operation unit 13 is the part that receives input from the user related to the drive control of the instrument 2. The operation unit 13 is an input device for the user to select the control mode of the cutting tool 8 to be performed in treatment, to select various settings suitable for themselves (such as the rotation speed of the cutting tool 8, the desired root canal length, etc.), or to turn the power on / off.

[0050] The speaker 15 emits, for example, a pre-set operating tone and a sound corresponding to the root canal length during treatment (including a warning tone when the tip of the cutting tool 8 reaches the desired root canal length). In this embodiment, when the warning notification conditions are met in the root canal length measuring device 10, the speaker 15 notifies the user of the warning by emitting a sound. That is, the speaker 15 notifies the user of the warning in an auditory manner. When the warning notification conditions are met, the control unit 11 controls the speaker 15 to emit the warning. The warning notification in this case is performed by emitting a specific sound corresponding to the warning. The specific sound is different from the sound emitted during normal operation. The specific sound may be, for example, a sound that is louder than the sound emitted during normal operation, or a sound that repeats with a shorter period of time, or a sound emitted in a different pattern.

[0051] The memory 14 stores a computer program for controlling warnings as detailed below. The memory 14 may also store programs for various controls of the root canal length measuring device 10. Furthermore, the memory 14 stores setting information such as rotation speed.

[0052] The wireless communication unit 17 transmits data related to the treatment performed in the root canal length measuring device 10 to the tablet computer 30. For example, the wireless communication unit 17 transmits data representing the root canal length to the wireless communication unit 35 of the tablet computer 30 via wireless communication. In this specification, "data" is equivalent to certain "values" related to the treatment performed using the root canal length measuring device 10.

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, the root canal length measuring device 10 includes an oral electrode 3 connected to an oral electrode cable 4b and an instrument 2 connected to an instrument cable 4a. (As shown...) Figure 1 As shown, the instrument cable 4a and the dental electrode cable 4b can be configured to branch off from a single cable 4 connected to the main body of the device. Power supply wires for driving the instrument 2, signal wires for transmitting various signals, etc., pass through these cables 4 (instrument cable 4a and dental electrode cable 4b).

[0054] The instrument 2 includes a handle 7 for the user to hold during root canal reaming and a motor unit 6 detachably connected to the base of the handle 7. The handle 7 includes a head 7a at its front end, where a cutting tool (file or drill, etc.) 8 is held. The motor unit 6 houses a miniature motor that drives the cutting tool 8 to rotate via a rotational force transmission mechanism within the handle 7. The cutting tool 8 functions as the first electrode of a root canal length determination circuit for detecting root canal length, i.e., the position of the tip of the cutting tool 8 within the root canal. The oral electrode 3 includes a hook 3a at its front end. During root canal reaming, the hook 3a hooks around the corner of the patient's mouth, functioning as the second electrode of the root canal length determination circuit.

[0055] The root canal length is measured in the treatment of a patient by the root canal length measuring apparatus 10. A closed circuit is formed by the cutting tool 8 inserted into the root canal of the tooth and the oral electrode 3 hooked to the corner of the patient's mouth. By measuring the impedance between the cutting tool 8 and the oral electrode 3, the distance from the front end position (apex) of the tooth to the front end of the cutting tool 8 is measured. This measured distance is taken as the root canal length. The root canal length measuring circuit is formed, for example, in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10.

[0056] The user can make all the setting of the parameters of the measurement using the operation section 13 when using the root canal length measuring apparatus 10. The parameters of the measurement are parameters for controlling the parts of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10, for example, parameters related to the operation of the cutting tool 8 in the instrument 2. In the dental treatment system S, the user can set these parameters of the measurement using the tablet 30 as a terminal device.

[0057] The tablet 30 is a terminal device used by the user. As shown in Fig. 1, the tablet 30 is provided with a control section (second control section) 31, a touch panel display (second display section) 32, a memory 33, a speaker 34, and a wireless communication section (second communication section) 35. The tablet 30 is capable of wireless communication with the wireless communication section 17 of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 by being provided with the wireless communication section 35. The wireless communication between the tablet 30 and the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 can be, for example, all the known wireless communication means including Bluetooth (registered trademark) and Wi-Fi. Figure 2

[0058] As shown in Fig. 1, the computer 100 functioning as the tablet 30 is provided with a processor 101 such as a CPU, a storage device 102 including a RAM and a ROM, the touch panel display 32, the memory 33, the speaker 34, and the wireless communication section 35. The control section 31 is provided, for example, with the processor 101 and the storage device 102, and controls the touch panel display 32. The control section 31 controls the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 by sending a signal to the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 based on the set values of the parameters of the measurement input by the user, so that the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 operates in accordance with the set values. The control section 11 of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 inputs a signal representing the set values of the parameters of the measurement sent from the tablet 30, and controls the parts of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10. The control section 11 controls the instrument 2 based on the control mode of the instrument 2 and the user set mode input via the operation section, and so on. Further, the control section 11 performs display control of the display 12 based on a signal representing the driving state of the instrument 2 and the treatment state of the tooth, respectively. The user can confirm whether the condition of the treatment is appropriate or whether the desired treatment state is achieved by visually confirming the touch panel display 32. Figure 5A

[0059] ​​A comparison (commonalities and differences) of the notification methods in the root canal length measuring device 10 and the tablet computer 30 is described. In this specification, "notification method" may include visual notification, auditory notification, and tactile notification. Visual notification is, for example, a display on the monitor 12 and the touch panel display 32. Auditory notification is, for example, the sound output from the speakers 15 and 34. Tactile notification is, for example, vibration generated by a vibrator (not shown) provided in the root canal length measuring device 10 and the tablet computer 30. The notification methods are not limited to those described above, and other known methods may also be used.

[0060] The control unit 31 of the tablet computer 30 receives signals from the root canal length measuring device 10 and performs mirror control to control the display on the touch panel display 32. Through mirror control, the tablet computer 30 displays the same items and content as the display 12 on the root canal length measuring device 10. That is, the display 12 of the root canal length measuring device 10 displays graphics or text corresponding to treatment-related data. In contrast, the touch panel display 32 of the tablet computer 30 displays graphics or text corresponding to treatment-related data in essentially the same way as the display 12.

[0061] To achieve mirror control of the display 12 and the touch panel display 32, the control unit 11 of the root canal length measuring device 10 causes the display 12 to display graphics or text corresponding to treatment-related data. Furthermore, the control unit 31 of the tablet computer 30, essentially the same as the control unit 11, causes the touch panel display 32 to display graphics or text corresponding to treatment-related data. Through these controls, the content displayed on the display 12 and the content displayed on the touch panel display 32 are the same or substantially the same.

[0062] like Figure 4A As shown, the display 12 of the root canal length measuring instrument 10 includes: an operation mode display 41 that displays the setting mode selected by the user; a dot display 42 that includes multiple elements displaying the measured root canal length in detail; a region display 43 that divides the root canal length into multiple regions and displays them in stages; a numerical display 44 that displays the rotational speed of the cutting tool 8, etc.; and a dot display 46 that includes multiple elements for displaying the torque value applied to the cutting tool 8. The display 12 is provided with control mode text labels 48 and control mode graphics 47 to indicate the control mode being executed.

[0063] In the present embodiment, in a case where the warning notification condition is satisfied in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10, the display 12 notifies the warning by performing a warning display to the user. That is, the display 12 notifies the warning to the user in a visual notification manner. The visual notification manner refers to, for example, display of a specific figure or a specific word corresponding to a prescribed warning. In more detail, in a case where the data related to the diagnosis and treatment satisfies the warning notification condition, the control section 11 notifies the warning in the visual notification manner by causing the display 12 to display the specific figure or the specific word.

[0064] Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the touch panel display 32 of the tablet 30 is provided with an operation mode display section 61 that displays the set mode selected by the user, a dot display section 62 that includes a plurality of elements for displaying the measured root canal length in detail, a region display section 63 that divides the root canal length into a plurality of regions and displays them in stages, a numerical value display section 64 that displays the rotation speed of the cutting tool 8 and the like, and a dot display section 66 that includes a plurality of elements for displaying the torque value applied to the cutting tool 8. The control mode figure 67 and the control mode word mark 68 indicating the control mode being executed are provided in the touch panel display 32. Figure 1

[0065] In the present embodiment, in a case where the warning notification condition is satisfied in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10, the touch panel display 32 notifies the warning by performing a warning display to the user. That is, the touch panel display 32 notifies the warning to the user in a visual notification manner. In more detail, in a case where the data related to the diagnosis and treatment satisfies the warning notification condition, the control section 31 notifies the warning in the visual notification manner by causing the touch panel display 32 to display the specific figure or the specific word. The specific figure and the specific word displayed on the touch panel display 32 are the same as or substantially the same as the specific figure and the specific word displayed on the display 12 for the same warning notification condition.

[0066] Returning to FIG. 6, Figure 2 the speaker 34 outputs a sound required for the diagnosis and treatment to the user when the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 is normally operating. The wireless communication section 35 receives the data related to the diagnosis and treatment transmitted from the wireless communication section 17 of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10. The "normally operating" refers to an operation that does not include a state or a condition in which the warning should be notified.

[0067] ​Next, the quantity parameters set in the dental treatment system S will be described. The quantity parameters include the volume in the speaker of the root canal length measuring instrument 10. The quantity parameters can include the rotational speed of the end motor in the root canal enlargement cutting, and can also include the torque value of the cutting tool 8. Further, the quantity parameters can also include the root canal length (position) at which the cutting tool 8 is automatically stopped (automatic stop), and the root canal length (position) at which the cutting tool 8 is automatically reversed (tip reversal). The quantity parameters can include the root canal length (position) for warning to the user when the front end of the cutting tool 8 is located at a prescribed root canal length (position). The quantity parameters can also include the LED light quantity of the display 12 in the root canal length measuring instrument 10.

[0068] The memory 33 of the tablet 30 stores a computer program 110 for notification control of the warning described in detail below. The computer program 110 is, for example, an application program. The memory 33 stores setting information related to the various quantity parameters described above. In addition, the memory 33 can also store other computer programs for performing various controls of the root canal length measuring instrument 10. The ROM (storage device 102) of the control section 31 can be used instead of the memory 33.

[0069] The control section 31 Figure 5A The computer 100 shown executes an operating system and a computer program. Each functional element (each process) of the tablet 30 can be realized by causing the control section 31 or the memory 33 to read in and execute the computer program 110. The computer program 110 contains codes for realizing each functional element of the tablet 30. The control section 31 causes the touch panel display 32 and the wireless communication section 35 to act in accordance with the computer program 110, and performs the reading and writing of data in the memory 33 or the like. Each functional element of the tablet 30 is realized by this processing. Data or databases required for the processing can be stored in the memory 33 or the like. As shown, the computer program 110 can be provided, for example, on the basis of being fixedly recorded in a tangible recording medium 200 such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Alternatively, the computer program 110 can be provided as a data signal superimposed on a carrier wave via a communication network. Figure 5B

[0070] ​In the dental treatment system S, there is no particular difference in display control in the display 12 and the touch panel display 32 and in sound output control in the speaker 15 and the speaker 34 in normal operation. In the present embodiment, the control section 11 and the control section 31 store a warning notification condition in treatment. For example, the "warning root canal length" in the above-described quantity parameters is one of the warning notification conditions. Further, as the warning notification conditions, for example, "root canal length measurement circuit abnormality (a condition in which the root canal length cannot be correctly measured)", "torque applied to the motor", "rotation speed of the motor", "remaining amount of the battery (battery voltage)", and the like can be listed. The control section 11 and the control section 31 store the same judgment condition related to whether or not a warning should be notified, and based on the acquired data and the judgment condition, a judgment is made by performing a prescribed operation or the like. The judgment condition is, for example, a threshold value related to a value shown by the data. The threshold value can be a threshold value with which the value itself is compared, or a threshold value with which a value obtained by converting the value by a prescribed formula is compared. The control section 11 and the control section 31 respectively cause the root canal length measurer 10 and the tablet 30 to perform processing in different manners in a case where it is judged that a warning should be notified.

[0071] Next, processing performed by the control section 11 of the root canal length measurer 10 and the control section 31 of the tablet 30 will be described with reference to Figure 3 First, the control section 11 starts communication processing with the tablet 30 through the wireless communication section 17 (step S11). The control section 31 starts communication processing with the root canal length measurer 10 through the wireless communication section 35 (step S21). Next, the control section 11 transmits data related to treatment performed in the root canal length measurer 10 to the tablet 30 (step S12). The control section 31 receives the data related to treatment transmitted from the control section 11 (step S22). In the example shown in Figure 3 "state information" is exemplified as an example of the data related to treatment. The state information can be, for example, a root canal length in root canal enlargement formation, can be a rotation speed, can be a torque, or can be a rotation direction, and the like.

[0072] The control section 11 controls the display 12 so that the display 12 displays the state information of the root canal length measurer 10 (step S13). Further, the control section 31 controls the touch panel display 32 so that the touch panel display 32 displays the state information of the root canal length measurer 10 (step S23; display processing / display step). Thereby, the above-described mirroring control is realized. As Figure 1As shown, the display screens on both the monitor 12 and the touch panel display 32 contain the same graphics and text. Therefore, the control unit 11 causes the monitor 12 to display graphics or text corresponding to treatment-related data. The control unit 31 causes the touch panel display 32 to display graphics or text corresponding to treatment-related data. Dentists performing treatment using the root canal length measuring instrument 10 can refer to the monitor 12 or the tablet computer 30. Users other than dentists can monitor the status or condition of the treatment performed by the dentist by referring to the tablet computer 30.

[0073] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether the status information is equivalent to a warning message (step S14). The control unit 11 makes this determination by performing prescribed calculations based on the value shown in the status information and the stored warning notification conditions. For example, if the value of "root canal length for warning" is stored as a warning notification condition, the control unit 11 compares the current root canal length shown in the status information with the value of "root canal length for warning". If the current root canal length is greater than or equal to the value of "root canal length for warning", the status information is equivalent to a warning message. On the other hand, the control unit 31 determines whether the status information is equivalent to a warning message (step S24). The control unit 31 makes this determination by performing prescribed calculations based on the value shown in the status information and the stored warning notification conditions. The determination process in the control unit 31 can be the same as the determination process in the control unit 11.

[0074] When the control unit 11 determines that the status information is equivalent to a warning message (step S14; Yes), it controls the display 12 and the speaker 15 to display a warning from the display 12 and output a warning sound from the speaker 15 (step S15). For example, as Figure 4A As shown, the display 12 includes a dot display section 42, which serves as a scale composed of multiple bars indicating levels. In the display 12, one bar on the scale of the dot display section 42 flashes for emphasis. Simultaneously, a warning sound such as a "beep" is output from the speaker 15. The flashing of the bar corresponds to a specific graphic.

[0075] If the control unit 31 determines that the status information is equivalent to a warning message (step S24; Yes), it only controls the touch panel display 32 and only outputs the warning display on the touch panel display 32 (step S25; Notification processing / notification process). For example, such as Figure 4B As shown, in the touch panel display 32, a bar in the dot display section 62 flashes for emphasis. However, unlike the display 12, no warning sound is output from the speaker 34. The flashing of the bar corresponds to a specific graphic.

[0076] Thus, in the dental treatment system S, in a case where the data related to the treatment satisfies the condition that the warning should be notified, the control section 11 of the root canal length measuring instrument 10 causes the root canal length measuring instrument 10 to notify the warning in the notification mode constituted of both the visual notification and the auditory notification. On the other hand, in a case where the data related to the treatment satisfies the condition that the warning should be notified, the control section 31 of the tablet 30 causes the tablet 30 to notify the warning in the notification mode constituted of only the visual notification. The control section 31 causes the tablet 30 to notify the warning only in a part of the notification modes (only the warning display) in the notification modes performed in the root canal length measuring instrument 10.

[0077] Note that, in this embodiment, the output of the warning sound in the root canal length measuring instrument 10 is important. In the root canal length measuring instrument 10, the sound of the speaker 15 is not made to disappear (cannot be 0). The user can adjust the volume of the speaker 15 using the operation section 13 or the like of the root canal length measuring instrument 10, but the control section 11 does not accept the mute setting of the speaker 15. The control section 11 controls the speaker 15 so that the speaker 15 can always emit a prescribed volume. On the other hand, the touch panel display 32 of the tablet 30 displays a message (text) or a figure or the like that the mute operation in the speaker 15 is invalidated. As an example of the message, "volume off setting cannot be performed in the root canal length measuring instrument for the safety of treatment" or the like can be listed.

[0078] These respective steps S11 to S15 and S21 to S25 are executed every certain time, for example, several milliseconds, and the stored state information can be overwritten every time the execution is performed.

[0079] After the warning output processing of step S15, the control section 11 determines whether the communication is ended or interrupted (step S16), and in a case where it is determined that the communication is ended or interrupted (step S16; YES), the series of processing is ended. In a case where it is determined that the communication is continued in step S16 (step S16; NO), the processing returns to step S12. After the warning output processing of step S25, the control section 31 determines whether the communication is ended or interrupted (step S26), and in a case where it is determined that the communication is ended or interrupted (step S26; YES), the series of processing is ended. In a case where it is determined that the communication is continued in step S26 (step S26; NO), the processing returns to step S22.

[0080] In addition, in a case where it is determined that the state information does not correspond to the information that should be warned in step S14 (step S14; NO), the control section 11 performs the determination processing of step S16. In a case where it is determined that the state information does not correspond to the information that should be warned in step S24 (step S24; NO), the control section 31 performs the determination processing of step S26.

[0081] Through the above series of processes, the transmission and reception of the state information in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 and the tablet 30, the mirror control of the touch panel display 32, and the warning notification when the warning notification condition is satisfied are performed.

[0082] In the dental treatment system S of the present embodiment, in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10, when data satisfies a condition in which a warning should be notified, the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 is controlled by the control section 11 to notify the warning in both of a visual notification and an auditory notification. On the other hand, in the tablet 30, a figure or a character corresponding to the data is displayed in the touch panel display 32. The display content in the touch panel display 32 is basically the same as the display content in the display 12 of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 (there are sometimes different parts). On the other hand, as for the notification of the warning, in the tablet 30, the tablet 30 is controlled by the control section 31 to notify the warning only in a part of the notification modes (warning display) performed in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10. Thus, as for the notification of the warning, the notification degree is limited in the tablet 30 compared to the root canal length measuring apparatus 10. This means that one of the notifications in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 has high reliability for the user. For example, even in a situation where communication malfunctions (such as communication delay or communication failure, and the like) occur between the two, the user does not rely on the notification in the tablet 30 but refers to the notification in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10. Thus, the user can be properly notified of the warning. If the user relies on the notification in the tablet 30, in the case of communication malfunctions, it can lead to a treatment accident. According to the dental treatment system S of the present disclosure, such a treatment accident can be prevented.

[0083] Further, according to the computer program and the warning notification method of the present embodiment, the same effects as the effects in the above dental treatment system S can be obtained.

[0084] The control section 31 causes the tablet 30 to not notify the warning in the auditory notification mode regardless of whether the data satisfies the warning notification condition. That is, the auditory notification (notification of sound) is performed only in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 and not in the tablet 30. Thus, the two are differentiated by the presence or absence of sound, and thus it is easier for the user to understand the timing of the warning or the fact of the warning.

[0085] The control section 11 does not accept the mute setting to the speaker 15, and controls the speaker 15 to be able to always emit a prescribed volume. Even if the user wants to erroneously set the mute to the root canal length measuring apparatus 10, the mute setting is not accepted. The warning notification by sound is performed only in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10, and thus it is important to maintain the volume in the speaker 15 of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10. The warning notification by sound in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 is reliably communicated to the user, and improves the reliability as a system.

[0086] The control section 11 visually notifies the warning by causing the display 12 to display a specific figure or a specific word corresponding to the warning in a case where the data satisfies the warning notification condition. The control section 31 visually notifies the warning by causing the touch panel display 32 to display a specific figure or a specific word in a case where the data satisfies the warning notification condition. With regard to the notification of the visual warning, both the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 and the tablet 30 equally display a specific figure or a specific word in each display section. In a case where the communication is good, the user can know the warning at a desired timing through either the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 or the tablet 30.

[0087] The above describes the embodiments of the present disclosure, but the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

[0088] The control section 11 visually notifies the warning by causing the display 12 (first display section) to display a specific figure or a specific word corresponding to the warning in a case where the data satisfies the warning notification condition. In contrast to this, the control section 31, unlike the above-described embodiment, can not visually notify the tablet 30 (remote control device) of the warning regardless of whether the data satisfies the warning notification condition. In this case, the notification of the visual warning is not performed in the tablet 30, and thus the user can understand that the warning can be focused on the root canal length measuring apparatus 10. In this case, the tablet 30 can be exclusively used by the user for, for example, the confirmation of the usual treatment state or the various settings of the medical equipment.

[0089] In the above-described embodiments, the case of using the visual notification and the auditory notification is mainly described, but is not limited thereto, and the tactile notification can be appropriately combined. In the medical equipment, one to three of these three kinds of notifications can be adopted. In the remote control device, the notification of the warning can be performed using only a part of the notification modes (fewer notification modes than the above-described one to three) of the notification modes performed in the medical equipment. In addition, the second control section of the remote control device can be configured so that the remote control device does not notify any warning.

[0090] The control section 11 causes the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 (medical device) to notify a warning in a tactile notification manner such as vibration in the case where the data satisfies the condition, and in contrast, the control section 31 can cause the tablet 30 (remote control device) to notify a warning in a tactile notification manner regardless of whether the data satisfies the condition. In this case, notification of a tactile warning is not performed in the tablet 30, and thus the user understands that attention should be paid to the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 for the warning. In this case, the tablet 30 can be used by the user exclusively for, for example, confirmation of a general medical treatment state or various settings of the medical device.

[0091] In the case where notification of a visual warning is performed, the specific pattern is not limited to flickering, and all manners can be adopted. Various display manners such as magnified display, display with a changed color, display with mobility, or display combining a pattern and a character can be adopted. A display manner in which the user can easily visually confirm is preferable. In the case where notification of a visual warning is performed, only a specific character can also be used. As the specific character, an enlarged character, a character with a changed color, or a character indicating a warning message can be cited, but the character can also adopt various display manners.

[0092] The present application can be applied to all medical devices and medical systems other than dental treatment. As long as it is a medical system each having a medical device with a display section and a remote control device, the present application can be applied to any system.

[0093] Next, a dental treatment system (medical system) S to which the tablet (touch panel display control device) 30 is applied according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 6 and Figure 7 . The dental treatment system S is, for example, a dental treatment system for performing root canal enlargement by cutting root canal walls of a patient's tooth. The dental treatment system S can have one or a plurality of medical devices. The dental treatment system S has, for example, a small root canal length measuring apparatus (medical device) 10 having an instrument 2 as a treatment tool for performing root canal enlargement, and a chair unit (medical device) 20 having a plurality of instruments 21 as treatment tools for performing root canal enlargement and the like on a patient on a treatment table 22. The dental treatment system S further has a tablet 30 which is used at a position apart from the root canal length measuring apparatus 10, for example, on a tray table 29 provided in the chair unit 20, and displays the same items and contents as the display 12 and the monitor 29a in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 and the chair unit 20.

[0094] The dental treatment system S can be applied to all dental treatments other than root canal enlargement. In the present specification, dental treatment is a concept including dental examination and treatment.

[0095] The root canal length measuring apparatus 10 has an operation section 13 that receives input from the user related to driving control of the instrument 2. The root canal length measuring apparatus 10 displays various information related to dental treatment on the display 12. The operation section 13 and the display 12 can be used to make settings of the driving mode of the instrument 2. Further, the display 12 displays the driving state of the instrument 2 and the treatment state of the tooth. In addition, in the present specification, the "user" is a concept that includes a dentist who performs dental treatment using the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 or the chair unit 20, but also includes a dentist or a dental assistant other than the dentist. The configuration and the usage of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 and the instrument 2 are the same as those of the first embodiment, and thus the description is omitted.

[0096] The chair unit 20 is a device used when a dentist who is the user performs dental treatment on a patient (not shown). The chair unit 20 can be used as well as the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 when the dentist performs root canal treatment. The chair unit 20 has a treatment table 22 that supports the patient, a spittoon 23 provided to the side of the treatment table 22 for the patient to spit, a shadowless lamp 24 disposed above the treatment table 22 to illuminate the patient's oral cavity, and a foot switch 28 operated by the user to drive the treatment table 22 and the like.

[0097] A faucet 25 or the like is installed in the spittoon 23. The shadowless lamp 24 is supported by a support 26 vertically provided to the side of the treatment table 22 and the faucet 25, and a plurality of arm portions 27 connected to the support 26. By the user holding the side of the shadowless lamp 24 and moving it, the plurality of arm portions 27 freely move, and the shadowless lamp 24 can be stopped at a prescribed position. The foot switch 28 is electrically connected to a driving mechanism in the treatment table 22. The chair unit 20 further has a tray table 29 disposed near the side of the user. Articles related to dental treatment are carried on a horizontal carrying surface of the tray table 29. A plurality of instruments 21 of the same tool type as the cutting tool 8 are held in the front portion (portion facing the user) of the tray table 29. A monitor 29a is provided in the rear portion (portion opposite to the user) of the tray table 29.

[0098] The tray table 29 has, for example, an operation section 13 that receives input from the user related to driving control of the instrument 21 on its front surface. The chair unit 20 displays various information related to dental treatment on the monitor 29a. The tray table 29 including the monitor 29a can be used to make settings of the driving mode of the instrument 21. Further, the monitor 29a displays the driving state of the instrument 21 and the treatment state of the tooth.

[0099] Users can set all measurement parameters using the operating section 13 of the root canal length measuring device 10 or the tray 29 (monitor 29a) of the seat unit 20 when using the root canal length measuring device 10 or the seat unit 20. Measurement parameters refer to parameters used to control various parts of the root canal length measuring device 10 and the seat unit 20, such as parameters related to the movement of the cutting tool 8 in instruments 2 and 21. In the dental treatment system S, users can set these measurement parameters using a tablet computer 30, which serves as a terminal device.

[0100] The tablet computer 30 is a terminal used by the user. For example... Figure 7 As shown, the tablet computer 30 includes a control unit 31, a touch panel display 32, a memory 33, a speaker 34, and a wireless communication unit 35. By including the wireless communication unit 35, the tablet computer 30 can wirelessly communicate with the root canal length measuring device 10 and each of the wireless communication units (not shown) of the chair unit 20. The wireless communication between the tablet computer 30 and the root canal length measuring device 10 and the chair unit 20 can be any known wireless communication means, including Bluetooth (registered trademark) and Wi-Fi. Alternatively, wired communication can also be performed between the tablet computer 30 and the root canal length measuring device 10 and the chair unit 20.

[0101] The control unit 31 is a computer equipped with a processor such as a CPU and a storage device including RAM and ROM. The control unit 31 controls the touch panel display 32. Based on the set values ​​of the quantitative parameters input by the user, the control unit 31 sends signals to the root canal length measuring instrument 10 or the seat unit 20, thereby causing the root canal length measuring instrument 10 or the seat unit 20 to operate according to the set values. The root canal length measuring instrument 10 and the seat unit 20 each have a control unit that inputs signals representing the set values ​​of the quantitative parameters sent from the tablet computer 30, and controls each part of the root canal length measuring instrument 10 and the seat unit 20 respectively. These control units control the instruments 2 and 21 based on the control modes and user-set modes input via the operation unit. Furthermore, the control units display and control the display 12 and the monitor 29a respectively based on signals representing the driving state of the instruments 2 and 21 and the treatment state of the tooth. The user can visually check the touch panel display 32 to confirm whether the treatment is appropriate or whether the desired treatment state has been achieved.

[0102] Further, the control section 31 of the tablet 30 performs display control of the touch panel display 32 by receiving signals transmitted from the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 or the chair unit 20 and performing mirror control. By the mirror control, the same display as the display items and contents displayed on the display 12 of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 or the monitor 29a of the chair unit 20 is performed on the tablet 30. The touch panel display 32 of the tablet 30 can have the same functions as the operation section 13 of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 or the operation section of the chair unit 20.

[0103] Next, the touch panel display 32 of the tablet 30 will be described with reference to Figure 8 The touch panel display 32 has a screen 32a including a surface on which input by a user can be accepted. If a hand or a finger or the like of the user contacts the screen 32a, input (specifically, various operations such as swiping, tapping, touching, long pressing, and the like) of characters or graphics displayed on the screen 32a can be performed in accordance with the contact. The detection method in the touch panel display 32 is not particularly limited and can be a publicly known method including an electrostatic capacitance type, a resistance type, an infrared type, and the like. The display device of the touch panel display 32 can have a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

[0104] The same display as the display 12 and the monitor 29a is performed on the touch panel display 32 of the tablet 30 by the mirror control. On the touch panel display 32, an operation mode display section 61 displaying a set mode selected by the user, a dot display section 62 including a plurality of elements displaying the measured root canal length in detail, a region display section 63 dividing the root canal length into a plurality of regions and displaying them in stages, a numerical value display section 64 displaying the rotational speed of the cutting tool 8 and the like, and a dot display section 66 including a plurality of elements for displaying the torque value applied to the cutting tool 8 are provided. A control mode character mark 68 and a control mode graphic 67 indicating the control mode being executed are provided on the touch panel display 32.

[0105] Next, the quantity parameters set in the dental treatment system S will be described. The quantity parameters include the volume in the speaker of the medical device such as the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 or the chair unit 20. The quantity parameters can include the rotational speed of the end motor in the root canal enlargement cutting, and can include the torque value of the cutting tool 8. Further, the quantity parameters can include the root canal length (position) at which the cutting tool 8 is automatically stopped (automatic stop), and the root canal length (position) at which the cutting tool 8 is automatically reversed (tip reversal). The quantity parameters can include the LED light quantity of the display 12 or the monitor 29a in the medical device such as the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 or the chair unit 20.

[0106] Next, the touch panel display 32 of the tablet 30 will be described with reference to Figure 9A and Figure 9B ,Figure 10 and Figure 11A and Figure 11B , the computer program for the touch panel display 32 in the present embodiment and the accepting method of accepting the prescribed operation in the touch panel display 32 are explained. The memory 33 of the tablet 30 stores the computer program for controlling the touch panel display 32 explained in detail below. The computer program is, for example, an application program. The memory 33 stores the setting information related to the above-described various quantity parameters. In addition, the memory 33 can also store other computer programs for performing various controls of the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 and the seat unit 20. A ROM of the control section 31 can also be used instead of the memory 33. The tablet 30 and the computer program related to the second embodiment also have the same configuration as that shown in FIG. 12 (or FIG. 13). Figure 5A (or Figure 5B ) shown in FIG. 12 (or FIG. 13).

[0107] The control section 31 executes the operating system and the computer program. Each functional element (each process) of the tablet 30 is realized by causing the control section 31 or the memory 33 to read in the computer program and execute the computer program. The computer program contains the code for realizing each functional element of the tablet 30. The control section 31 causes the touch panel display 32 and the wireless communication section 35 to act in accordance with the computer program, and performs the readout and the write of data in the memory 33 or the like. Each functional element of the tablet 30 is realized by this processing. The data or the database required for the processing can be stored in the memory 33 or the like. The computer program can be provided, for example, on the basis of being fixedly recorded in a tangible recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a semiconductor memory or the like. Alternatively, the computer program can also be provided as a data signal superimposed on a carrier wave via a communication network.

[0108] Next, the setting operation and the accepting processing thereof are explained for several quantity parameters. In the following explanation, an example of the case where the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 is operated is explained. Figure 9A is a diagram showing the start operation of the setting screen of the first quantity parameter in the touch panel display 32, Figure 9B is a diagram showing the setting screen of the first quantity parameter. Figure 10 is a flowchart showing the processing executed by the control section 31 of the tablet 30. Here, the first quantity parameter is the rotational speed of the end motor. As shown in Figure 9A , the finger 51 of the user 50 touches the portion of the numerical value display portion 64 indicating the rotational speed, and performs the touch operation on the portion. As shown in Figure 10As shown, the control section 31 detects a parameter setting operation (step S01). Next, the control section 31 causes the display of the touch panel display 32 to shift to a setting screen for the parameter (step S02). Thereby, by performing a touch operation on a portion of the parameter that the user wants to set in the normal screen, the screen shifts, and the setting screen for the parameter is displayed on the touch panel display 32.

[0109] As shown in step S02, the control section 31 causes the touch panel display 32 to simultaneously display a scroll icon 60 for the user to perform a setting of the rotational speed of the end motor in the root canal length measuring instrument 10 and a button icon 70 (display process). The scroll icon 60 extends in the up-and-down direction in the screen. The scroll direction of this scroll icon 60 is the up-and-down direction in the screen. In the example shown, the scroll icon 60 is a vertically long (rectangular shape) region that displays numerical values from 100 to 500 r / min. The set value 60A (250 r / min in the example shown) is emphasized in the central portion in the up-and-down direction within the scroll icon 60. One or more larger set candidate values 60B (three in the example shown, with a scale of 100 r / min) are displayed on the lower side of the set value 60A. One or more smaller set candidate values 60C (three in the example shown, with a scale of 50 r / min) are displayed on the upper side of the set value 60A. Figure 9B Figure 9B In addition, on the side of the scroll icon 60, a button icon 70 composed of an increase button 71 and a decrease button 72 is displayed. The "side" refers to the side in the direction orthogonal to the scroll direction of the scroll icon 60 (the left-right direction in the example shown). For example, the button icon 70 is arranged on the right side of the scroll icon 60. In this embodiment, the increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 are arranged adjacent to the right side of the text indicating the set value 60A included in the scroll icon 60. The increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 are arranged in the up-and-down direction of the screen, with the increase button 71 arranged on the lower side of the decrease button 72. Further, in the lower portion of this setting screen, an OK button 73 that is pressed when the setting is complete and a cancel button 74 that is pressed when returning to the normal screen are displayed.

[0110] Next, the control section 31 determines whether an operation has been performed on the scroll icon 60 or the button icon 70 (step S03). For example, as shown in step S03, the control section 31 determines whether the scroll icon 60 has been operated. When the scroll icon 60 has been operated, the control section 31 determines that the operation has been performed on the scroll icon 60. When the scroll icon 60 has not been operated, the control section 31 determines that the operation has not been performed on the scroll icon 60.

[0111] Next, the control section 31 determines whether an operation has been performed on the scroll icon 60 or the button icon 70 (step S03). For example, as shown in step S03, the control section 31 determines whether the scroll icon 60 has been operated. When the scroll icon 60 has been operated, the control section 31 determines that the operation has been performed on the scroll icon 60. When the scroll icon 60 has not been operated, the control section 31 determines that the operation has not been performed on the scroll icon 60. Figure 11A ​As illustrated, the finger 51 of the user 50 touches a portion of the setting value 60A in the setting screen, and a drag operation or a tap operation is performed while the finger 51 is kept in contact with the screen 32a from the portion. In this case, the control section 31 detects the movement of the finger 51, determines that the scroll icon 60 is operated (step S03; YES), and accepts the drag operation or the tap operation (step S04; first acceptance procedure / first acceptance processing). The control section 31 changes the quantity parameter displayed in the scroll icon 60 (step S05). For example, in a case where a drag operation or a tap operation is detected in the upward direction by the finger 51, the control section 31 performs display control so that the scroll icon 60 is scrolled, and larger setting candidate values 60B are sequentially displayed at the position of the setting value 60A. In a case where a drag operation or a tap operation is detected in the downward direction by the finger 51, the control section 31 performs display control so that the scroll icon 60 is scrolled, and smaller setting candidate values 60C are sequentially displayed at the position of the setting value 60A.

[0112] In the change display control of the quantity parameter, the control section 31 can make the scroll speed different between the drag operation and the tap operation. For example, in the case of the drag operation, the scroll icon 60 is scrolled at substantially the same speed as the movement speed of the finger 51, and in the case of the tap operation, the scroll icon 60 can be scrolled at a predetermined prescribed speed. In the case of the drag operation, at the time point when the movement of the finger 51 in contact with the screen 32a is stopped or the finger 51 is separated from the screen 32a, the control section 31 can stop the scroll of the scroll icon 60. In the case of the tap operation, the control section 31 can stop the scroll after the scroll icon 60 is changed by a prescribed number of times.

[0113] In the present embodiment, as the setting operation of the quantity parameter, a selection margin (alternative operation) is provided in addition to the drag operation or the tap operation of the scroll icon 60. That is, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the control section 31 can perform display control so that the scroll icon 60 is displayed in a state where the setting candidate values 60A to 60C are displayed in the scroll icon 60, and the setting candidate values 60A to 60C are displayed in the scroll icon 60 in the order of the setting candidate values 60A, 60B, and 60C. Figure 11B As illustrated, the finger 51 of the user 50 touches a portion of the setting value 60A in the setting screen, and a drag operation or a tap operation is performed while the finger 51 is kept in contact with the screen 32a from the portion. In this case, the control section 31 detects the movement of the finger 51, determines that the scroll icon 60 is operated (step S03; YES), and accepts the drag operation or the tap operation (step S04; first acceptance procedure / first acceptance processing). The control section 31 changes the quantity parameter displayed in the scroll icon 60 (step S05). For example, in a case where a drag operation or a tap operation is detected in the upward direction by the finger 51, the control section 31 performs display control so that the scroll icon 60 is scrolled, and larger setting candidate values 60B are sequentially displayed at the position of the setting value 60A. In a case where a drag operation or a tap operation is detected in the downward direction by the finger 51, the control section 31 performs display control so that the scroll icon 60 is scrolled, and smaller setting candidate values 60C are sequentially displayed at the position of the setting value 60A. Figure 11BIn a case where a touch operation is detected on the increase button 71 by the finger 51, the control section 31 performs display control to scroll the scroll icon 60 and sequentially display larger set candidate values 60B in the position of the set value 60A. In a case where a touch operation is detected on the decrease button 72 by the finger 51, the control section 31 performs display control to scroll the scroll icon 60 and sequentially display smaller set candidate values 60C in the position of the set value 60A.

[0114] In the change display control of the amount parameter, the control section 31 can perform one (one-stage) change display at each time a touch operation is performed once on the increase button 71 or the decrease button 72.

[0115] Alternatively, in a case where a long press operation is performed by the finger 51 of the user 50 touching the portion of the increase button 71 or the decrease button 72 of the button icon 70 in the set screen for a certain time or more, the control section 31 can detect the contact of the finger 51 and the contact time, determine that an operation is performed on the button icon 70 (step S03; Yes), and accept the long press operation (step S04; third acceptance procedure / third acceptance processing). The control section 31 changes the amount parameter displayed in the scroll icon 60 (step S05). For example, in a case where a long press operation is detected on the increase button 71 by the finger 51, the control section 31 performs display control to scroll the scroll icon 60 and sequentially display larger set candidate values 60B in the position of the set value 60A. In a case where a long press operation is detected on the decrease button 72 by the finger 51, the control section 31 performs display control to scroll the scroll icon 60 and sequentially display smaller set candidate values 60C in the position of the set value 60A. For these long press operations, the control section 31 can perform display control in which the longer the contact time, the faster the scroll speed.

[0116] Further, the control section 31 can accept a touch operation or a long press operation on an arbitrary position other than the set value 60A in the scroll icon 60. In a case where a touch operation is performed on a position of a larger set candidate value 60B, the control section 31 can perform display control to display the smaller set candidate values 60C one by one (in stages) at the position of the set value 60A. In a case where a touch operation is performed on a position of a smaller set candidate value 60C, the control section 31 can perform display control to display the larger set candidate values 60B one by one (in stages) at the position of the set value 60A. In a case where a long press operation by the finger 51 is detected on a position of a larger set candidate value 60B, the control section 31 can perform display control to scroll the scroll icon 60 and sequentially display the smaller set candidate values 60C at the position of the set value 60A. In a case where a long press operation by the finger 51 is detected on a position of a smaller set candidate value 60C, the control section 31 can perform display control to scroll the scroll icon 60 and sequentially display the larger set candidate values 60B at the position of the set value 60A. For these long press operations, the control section 31 can perform display control to scroll faster as the contact time is longer.

[0117] In step S03, in a case where it is determined that neither the scroll icon 60 nor the button icon 70 is operated (step S03; NO), the control section 31 repeatedly performs the determination process of step S03.

[0118] Subsequent to step S05, the control section 31 determines whether the OK button 73 or the cancel button 74 is pressed (step S06). In a case where it is determined that the OK button 73 is pressed, the control section 31 causes the memory 33 to store the set value 60A as the quantity parameter (step S07; parameter setting process). Also, the control section 31 causes the display of the touch panel display 32 to shift to the normal screen (step S08). Thereby, the acceptance process of the series of operations in the touch panel display 32 ends. In step S06, in a case where it is determined that the cancel button 74 is pressed, the control section 31 causes the display of the touch panel display 32 to shift to the normal screen (step S08). In step S06, in a case where it is determined that neither the OK button 73 nor the cancel button 74 is pressed (step S06; NO), the control section 31 repeatedly performs the determination process of step S03.

[0119] Next, with reference to Figure 12A and Figure 12B to Figure 15A and Figure 15B , the setting operation of other quantity parameters and the acceptance process thereof will be described. Figure 12A is a view illustrating a start operation of a setting screen of a second quantity parameter in the touch panel display 32, Figure 12Bis a view showing a setting screen of a second quantity parameter. Here, the second quantity parameter is a torque value of the cutting tool 8. In the following description, the same parts as those described above are omitted. Figure 9A and Figure 9B to Figure 11A and Figure 11B the same parts as those described above.

[0120] As shown in Figure 12A , the finger 51 of the user 50 touches a part of the point display portion 66 representing the torque value, and a touch operation is performed on the part. By the touch operation, the screen shifts, as shown in Figure 12B , the control portion 31 causes the touch panel display 32 to simultaneously display the scroll icon 60 for the user to perform setting of the torque value of the cutting tool 8 in the root canal length measuring apparatus 10 and the button icon 70 (displaying step). The value stored as the torque value is emphasized as the set value 60A. One or more set alternative values 60B larger than the set value 60A are displayed on the upper side of the set value 60A. One or more set alternative values 60C smaller than the set value 60A are displayed on the lower side of the set value 60A.

[0121] Further, on the side of the scroll icon 60, the button icon 70 composed of the increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 is displayed. The scroll direction of the scroll icon 60 is the up-and-down direction in the screen. The increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 are arranged adjacent to the left side of the figure (blackened bar in the illustrated example) representing the set value 60A included in the scroll icon 60. The increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 are arranged in the up-and-down direction of the screen, and the increase button 71 is arranged on the upper side of the decrease button 72.

[0122] As shown in Figure 13A , by a flick operation or a tap operation of the scroll icon 60, the set value 60A moves up and down on the scroll icon 60. The flick operation in this case is a drag-and-drop operation that moves the figure representing the set value 60A. Further, by a touch operation on an arbitrary position on the scroll icon 60 other than the set value 60A, it is possible to change the set value by moving the figure representing the set value 60A to the position.

[0123] Further, as shown in Figure 13B , a touch operation of the button icon 70 as an alternative operation is possible. By a touch operation of the increase button 71 by the finger 51, the position of the figure representing the set value 60A moves upward, and the set value of the torque increases. By a touch operation of the decrease button 72 by the finger 51, the position of the figure representing the set value 60A moves downward, and the set value of the torque decreases. By a long press operation of the button icon 70, it is possible to accelerate the moving speed of the position of the figure representing the set value 60A.

[0124] Figure 14Ais a diagram showing a start operation of a setting screen of a third quantity parameter in the touch panel display 32, Figure 14B is a diagram showing a setting screen of a third quantity parameter. Here, the third quantity parameter is a root canal length (position) that causes the cutting tool 8 to automatically stop (automatic stop) or a root canal length (position) that causes the cutting tool 8 to automatically reverse (tip reversal).

[0125] As shown in Figure 14A , the finger 51 of the user 50 touches a portion of the point display 62 indicating the root canal length (position) and performs a touch operation on the portion. By this touch operation, the screen shifts, as shown in Figure 14B , the control section 31 causes the touch panel display 32 to simultaneously display the scroll icon 60 for the user to set the root canal length (position) in the root canal length measuring instrument 10 and the button icon 70 (displaying step). The value already stored as the root canal length (position) is emphasized as a set value 60A. One or more set alternative values 60B larger than the set value 60A are displayed on the lower side of the set value 60A. One or more set alternative values 60C smaller than the set value 60A are displayed on the upper side of the set value 60A. In addition, in the explanation of the root canal length (root canal length), "larger" is synonymous with "deeper" and "smaller" is synonymous with "shallower".

[0126] Further, the button icon 70 composed of the increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 is displayed on the side of the scroll icon 60. The scroll direction of the scroll icon 60 is the up-and-down direction in the screen. The increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 are arranged adjacent to the right side of the figure (blackened bar in the example shown in the drawing) indicating the set value 60A included in the scroll icon 60. The increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 are arranged in the up-and-down direction of the screen, with the increase button 71 arranged on the lower side of the decrease button 72.

[0127] As shown in Figure 15A , the set value 60A moves up and down on the scroll icon 60 by a flick operation or a tap operation of the scroll icon 60. The flick operation in this case is a drag-and-drop operation that moves the figure indicating the set value 60A. Further, by performing a touch operation on an arbitrary position on the scroll icon 60 other than the set value 60A, it is possible to move the figure indicating the set value 60A to the position to change the set value.

[0128] Further, as shown in Figure 15BAs shown, a touch operation of the button icon 70 as an alternative operation is possible. By a touch operation of the increase button 71 by the finger 51, the position of the figure indicating the set value 60A moves downward, and the set value of the root canal length (position) increases. By a touch operation of the decrease button 72 by the finger 51, the position of the figure indicating the set value 60A moves upward, and the set value of the root canal length (position) decreases. By a long press operation of the button icon 70, it is possible to accelerate the moving speed of the position of the figure indicating the set value 60A.

[0129] According to the computer program for the touch panel display 32 of the present embodiment and the reception method, the scroll icon 60 and the button icon 70 for the user to perform the setting of the quantity parameter are displayed on the touch panel display 32 at the same time. The user can perform a flick operation or a tap operation of the scroll icon 60 with the finger 51. In the first reception process, that is, the first reception procedure, the tap operation is accepted to perform the setting of the quantity parameter. Depending on the environment in which the touch panel display 32 is used, it is sometimes difficult to perform such an operation. For example, in a case where the humidity is high or the user wears a glove made of silicone or rubber on the hand, the fingertip is difficult to slide on the screen. Or, the user can not like the scroll action of the scroll icon 60. In such a case, in the second reception process, that is, the second reception procedure, the touch operation is accepted to perform the setting of the quantity parameter. In addition to the operation of sliding the finger 51 on the screen, the quantity parameter can be set by an operation of pressing the screen with the finger 51, and thus the operability of the touch panel display 32 for the user is improved.

[0130] Further, in a case where a long press operation of the button icon 70 is detected in the touch panel display 32, the control section 31 further executes a third reception process of accepting the long press operation. In the third reception process, the long press operation is accepted to perform the setting of the quantity parameter. Thereby, it is possible to display an action different from the action based on the touch operation, such as an action of scrolling the scroll icon 60 faster. Thus, the operability of the touch panel display 32 for the user can be further improved.

[0131] The button icon 70 includes the increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 which are arranged adjacent to the side of the text indicating the set value 60A included in the scroll icon 60. The scroll icon 60 and the increase button 71 and the decrease button 72 of the button icon 70 are arranged at positions close to each other, and thus the operability is excellent even in a case where the operation method is confused or the operation method is switched.

[0132] According to the tablet 30 provided with the memory 33 in which the computer program for the touch panel display 32 of the present embodiment is stored, the touch panel display 32, and the control section 31, the operability at the time of performing the setting of the quantity parameter can be improved.

[0133] The above describes embodiments of the present disclosure, but the present application is not limited to the above-described embodiments. The display method of the scroll icon and the button icon can be appropriately changed. The scroll direction (moving direction of the set value) of the scroll icon can also be the left-right direction of the screen. The medical device such as the root canal length measuring device 10 can also be provided with a touch panel display in which the computer program or the reception method of the present disclosure is applied, not limited to the touch panel display 32 of the tablet 30 as the terminal device.

[0134] The present application can be applied to all medical devices and medical systems other than dental treatment. As long as it is a medical device that can set a quantity parameter for controlling the medical device using a touch panel display, the present application can be applied to any device.

Claims

1. A medical system provided with a medical device and a remote control device capable of communicating with the medical device, the medical device having: a first communication section that transmits data related to a medical treatment performed in the medical device to the remote control device; a first display section that displays a figure or a text corresponding to the data; and a first control section that causes the first display section to display the figure or the text corresponding to the data, and causes the medical device to notify a warning including at least an auditory notification in a case where the data satisfies a condition in which the warning should be notified, and a sound output section that notifies the warning in the auditory notification manner, the first control section controlling in such a manner that a mute setting to the sound output section is not accepted, the sound output section is always capable of emitting a prescribed volume, and a volume in the sound output section is maintained, the remote control device having: a second communication section that receives the data from the medical device; a second display section that displays the figure or the text corresponding to the data; and a second control section that causes the second display section to display the figure or the text corresponding to the data, and judges whether or not a warning should be notified to a user, causes the remote control device to notify the warning in only a part of notification manners in which the notification is performed in the medical device in a case where the data satisfies the condition, or causes the remote control device not to notify the warning.

2. The medical system according to claim 1, wherein in a case where the data satisfies the condition, the first control section causes the sound output section to notify the warning, and irrespective of whether or not the data satisfies the condition, the second control section causes the remote control device not to notify the warning in the auditory notification manner.

3. The medical system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in a case where the data satisfies the condition, the first control section notifies the warning in a visual notification manner by causing the first display section to display a specific figure or a specific text corresponding to the warning, and in a case where the data satisfies the condition, the second control section notifies the warning in the visual notification manner by causing the second display section to display the specific figure or the specific text.

4. The medical system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in a case where the data satisfies the condition, the first control section notifies the warning in a visual notification manner by causing the first display section to display a specific figure or a specific text corresponding to the warning, and irrespective of whether or not the data satisfies the condition, the second control section causes the remote control device not to notify the warning in the visual notification manner.

5. The medical system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in a case where the data satisfies the condition, the first control section causes the medical device to notify the warning in a tactile notification manner, and irrespective of whether or not the data satisfies the condition, the second control section causes the remote control device not to notify the warning in the tactile notification manner.

6. The medical system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The remote control device has a touch panel display for operating the medical device, The second control section of the remote control device causes the touch panel display to simultaneously display a scroll icon and a button icon for a user to set a quantity parameter for controlling the medical device, In a case where a swipe or tap operation on the scroll icon is detected in the touch panel display, the second control section of the remote control device performs a first reception process that receives the swipe or tap operation, In a case where a touch operation on the button icon is detected in the touch panel display, the second control section of the remote control device performs a second reception process that receives the touch operation.

7. The medical system according to claim 6, wherein The second control section further performs a third reception process that receives a long press operation on the button icon in a case where the long press operation on the button icon is detected in the touch panel display.

8. The medical system according to claim 6, wherein The button icon includes an increase button and a decrease button that are arranged adjacent to at least one of a character and a figure representing a set value included in the scroll icon.

9. A storage medium storing a computer program for a remote control device capable of communicating with a medical device, wherein The computer program causes a computer that controls the remote control device to perform: a display process that causes a display section of the remote control device to display a figure or a character corresponding to data related to medical treatment received from the medical device; a notification process that determines whether or not a warning should be notified to a user, and causes the remote control device to notify the warning in only a part of at least one of visual notification, auditory notification, and tactile notification performed in the medical device, or causes the remote control device to not notify the warning, in a case where the data satisfies a condition in which the warning should be notified; and a mute invalidation display process that causes the display section of the remote control device to display that a mute setting in the medical device is invalidated, in a case where the user desires to set the mute in the medical device.

10. A notification method of a warning, which is a notification method of a warning in the remote control device capable of communicating with the medical device in the medical system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising: a display step that causes a display section of the remote control device to display a figure or a character corresponding to data related to medical treatment received from the medical device; and a notification step that causes the remote control device to notify a warning in only a part of at least one of visual notification, auditory notification, and tactile notification performed in the medical device, or causes the remote control device to not notify the warning, in a case where the data satisfies a condition in which the warning should be notified.

11. A reception method that receives a prescribed operation in a touch panel display for operating the medical device in the medical system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the reception method comprising: ​ The display process causes the touch panel display to simultaneously display a scroll icon and a button icon for a user to set a quantity parameter for controlling the medical device; The first reception process receives a swiping or tapping operation on the scroll icon in the touch panel display; and The second reception process receives a touch operation on the button icon in the touch panel display.

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