A control method of an x-ray apparatus, a veterinary ultrasound apparatus, and an x-ray apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a control method of an X-ray device, a veterinary ultrasonic device and the X-ray device. The working state of the veterinary ultrasonic device in the same preset space as the medical X-ray device is acquired, and then when the working state of the veterinary ultrasonic device is in the working state, the first control device is prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays. That is, when the veterinary ultrasonic device is working, the medical staff cannot use the first control device to control exposure, so that the medical staff using the veterinary ultrasonic device is prevented from being radiated, and the safety hazard of the X-ray device is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical devices, specifically to a control method for an X-ray device, a veterinary ultrasound device, and an X-ray device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing ultrasound equipment and X-ray machines are usually used independently, although there are also situations where they are used in combination. For example, during breast examinations, X-ray images are sometimes used to help determine the region of interest scanned by the ultrasound equipment. When the two are used together, the main focus is on image sharing, processing, and display.

[0003] However, in the veterinary field, these two methods of image processing are quite advanced and complex, and are generally unnecessary for animal examinations. Furthermore, in veterinary practice, ultrasound equipment and X-ray machines are often limited by the small size of hospitals, typically sharing a single room. If an X-ray machine is activated while a veterinarian is operating the ultrasound equipment, it poses a safety hazard to the veterinarian. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention mainly provides a control method for X-ray equipment, a veterinary ultrasound device, and an X-ray device, aiming to reduce safety hazards in the use of X-ray equipment.

[0005] One embodiment provides a control method for a medical X-ray device, the medical X-ray device having a first control device; the first control device is used to control the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays; the method includes:

[0006] Obtain the working status of the veterinary ultrasound device associated with the medical X-ray device; wherein, the working status includes two types: in working state and not in working state, and the association is defined as: the veterinary ultrasound device and the medical X-ray device are placed in the same preset space;

[0007] When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working condition, the first control device is prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0008] In one embodiment of the method, the medical X-ray device further includes a second control device for controlling the emission of X-rays by the medical X-ray device; the preset space includes a testing room; the first control device is disposed outside the testing room, and the second control device is disposed inside the testing room.

[0009] One embodiment of the method further includes:

[0010] When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working condition, the second control device is prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0011] One embodiment of the method further includes:

[0012] The detection device detects whether a person exists within the preset space; when a person is detected, the first control device is prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; and / or,

[0013] If the system receives user input indicating the presence of a person in the preset space, it will prevent the first control device from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0014] One embodiment of the method further includes:

[0015] When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in operation and the detection device does not detect a person, the first control device is permitted to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; and / or,

[0016] When the veterinary ultrasound device is not in operation and has not received any user input indicating the presence of a person in the preset space, the first control device is allowed to control the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays.

[0017] In one embodiment of the method, after preventing the first control device from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays, the method further includes:

[0018] Upon receiving an instruction to allow exposure operation, and in response to the instruction, allowing the first control device to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0019] In one embodiment of the method, after preventing the first control device from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays, the method further includes:

[0020] After the first control device, which is prohibited, is operated by the user, the display interface prompts the user whether to allow the exposure operation and provides affirmative and negative options for the user to select; if the affirmative option is triggered, an instruction to allow the exposure operation is issued.

[0021] In one embodiment of the method, obtaining the operating status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment associated with the medical X-ray equipment includes:

[0022] A request to obtain the working status of a veterinary ultrasound device associated with the medical X-ray device is sent, and the working status feedback from the veterinary ultrasound device is received; wherein, the working status is determined by the veterinary ultrasound device detecting whether the ultrasound probe connected to its main unit is within the corresponding cup sleeve; and / or, the working status is determined by the veterinary ultrasound device detecting whether its human-machine interaction device receives an operation command within a preset duration; and / or, the working status is determined by the power-on / off status of the veterinary ultrasound device.

[0023] In one embodiment of the method, the step of sending a request to obtain the working status of a veterinary ultrasound device associated with the medical X-ray device, and receiving the working status feedback from the veterinary ultrasound device, includes:

[0024] A request is broadcast within the local area network where the medical X-ray equipment is located to obtain the operating status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment.

[0025] The system receives the working status feedback from the veterinary ultrasound device based on the acquisition request.

[0026] In one embodiment of the method, obtaining the operating status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment associated with the medical X-ray equipment includes:

[0027] The system detects whether the ultrasound probe connected to the main unit of the veterinary ultrasound device is inside the corresponding cup sleeve. If it is not inside the cup sleeve, the system is determined to be in working condition; if it is inside the cup sleeve, the system is determined to be in non-working condition. And / or,

[0028] The system detects whether the human-machine interface of the veterinary ultrasound device receives an operation command within a preset time period. If so, the system is determined to be in a working state; otherwise, the system is determined to be in a non-working state. And / or,

[0029] The system checks whether the veterinary ultrasound device is powered on. If it is powered on, the device is considered to be in working condition; otherwise, it is considered to be in non-working condition.

[0030] One embodiment provides a veterinary ultrasound device, comprising:

[0031] Ultrasonic probe;

[0032] A communication module is used to communicate with an associated medical X-ray device; the association is defined as follows: the medical X-ray device and the veterinary ultrasound device are placed in the same preset space; the medical X-ray device has a first control device; the first control device is used to control the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays;

[0033] Processor, used for:

[0034] The working status of the veterinary ultrasound device is obtained; wherein, the working status includes two types: in working state and not in working state;

[0035] When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working condition, the first control device is prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0036] One embodiment provides a medical X-ray device, comprising:

[0037] An X-ray generator is used to produce and emit X-rays.

[0038] A first control device is used to control the X-ray generating device to generate and emit X-rays;

[0039] An X-ray receiving device is used to receive X-rays emitted by the X-ray generating device to form a medical image of the irradiated body;

[0040] The host computer is used to generate a medical image of the irradiated body based on the X-ray signal received by the X-ray receiving device, and to display the medical image; it is also used to:

[0041] Obtain the working status of the veterinary ultrasound device associated with the medical X-ray device; wherein, the working status includes two types: in working state and not in working state, and the association is defined as: the veterinary ultrasound device and the medical X-ray device are placed in the same preset space;

[0042] When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working condition, the first control device is prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0043] One embodiment provides a control terminal, including:

[0044] A memory that stores programs;

[0045] A processor for executing a program stored in the memory to implement the method described above.

[0046] According to the control method for the X-ray equipment, the veterinary ultrasound equipment, and the X-ray equipment described in the above embodiments, by acquiring the working state of the veterinary ultrasound equipment within the same preset space as the medical X-ray equipment, and then prohibiting the first control device from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working state, medical personnel cannot use the first control device to control the exposure when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is working, thus avoiding radiation exposure for medical personnel using the veterinary ultrasound equipment and reducing the safety hazards of using the X-ray equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0047] Figure 1 A flowchart of an embodiment of the control method for a medical X-ray device provided by the present invention;

[0048] Figure 2 This is a structural block diagram of an embodiment of the veterinary ultrasound device provided by the present invention;

[0049] Figure 3 This is a structural block diagram of an embodiment of the medical X-ray device and its application scenario provided by the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Similar elements in different embodiments are referred to by associated similar element reference numerals. In the following embodiments, many details are described to facilitate a better understanding of this application. However, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that some features may be omitted in different situations, or may be replaced by other elements, materials, or methods. In some cases, certain operations related to this application are not shown or described in the specification. This is to avoid obscuring the core parts of this application with excessive description. For those skilled in the art, detailed description of these related operations is not necessary; they can fully understand the related operations based on the description in the specification and general technical knowledge in the art.

[0051] Furthermore, the features, operations, or characteristics described in the specification can be combined in any suitable manner to form various embodiments. At the same time, the steps or actions in the method description can be rearranged or adjusted in a manner obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the various orders in the specification and drawings are only for the clear description of a particular embodiment and do not imply a necessary order, unless otherwise stated that a particular order must be followed.

[0052] The serial numbers assigned to components in this document, such as "first" and "second," are used only to distinguish the described objects and have no sequential or technical meaning. The terms "connection" and "linkage" used in this application, unless otherwise specified, include both direct and indirect connections (linkages).

[0053] This invention can selectively limit the exposure function of medical X-ray equipment according to the working conditions of ultrasound equipment, so as to avoid medical staff being exposed to X-ray radiation. The following are some detailed examples.

[0054] Medical X-ray equipment is one of the most commonly used devices in clinical practice. It uses X-rays as a basis for detection and diagnosis, and controls the use of X-rays for radiological examination and / or radiotherapy of human / animal tissues, which can help doctors determine the specific condition of patients.

[0055] The medical X-ray equipment has a first control device. This first control device is used to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. The first control device can be a physical switch; triggering this physical switch sends a command to cause the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. Alternatively, the first control device can be a virtual button on the host computer of the medical X-ray equipment; triggering this virtual button sends a command to cause the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0056] like Figure 1As shown, the control method for medical X-ray equipment provided by the present invention includes the following steps:

[0057] Step 1: Obtain the working status of the ultrasound equipment associated with the medical X-ray equipment. The working status includes both "working" and "not working." The working status reflects whether the ultrasound equipment is operational. For example, if the ultrasound equipment is operating under user control, it is considered to be in a working state; conversely, if the user is not operating the ultrasound equipment, it is considered not working. Alternatively, the working status reflects whether the ultrasound equipment is ready to operate. For example, if the ultrasound equipment's main unit is connected to the probe and the probe is not inside the cup sleeve, or the ultrasound main unit is powered on, it indicates that it needs to operate and is considered to be in a working state; otherwise, it is considered not working. The definition of association includes: the ultrasound equipment and the medical X-ray equipment are placed in the same preset space. In actual operation, the ultrasound equipment and the medical X-ray equipment are associated when they are communicatively connected. That is, after the user communicatively connects the ultrasound equipment and the medical X-ray equipment in the same preset space, the two are associated. Considering that the scenario of this invention is common in veterinary settings such as pet hospitals, this embodiment uses a veterinary ultrasound equipment as an example for explanation. That is, in Step 1 of this embodiment, the working status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment placed in the same preset space as the medical X-ray equipment is obtained. To ensure safety, this step is performed in real time in this embodiment, that is, the above working status is acquired in real time, and the control method is executed repeatedly.

[0058] Step 2: When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working condition, the first control device must be prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. That is, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in operation, the first control device loses its control function. No matter how medical personnel operate the first control device, it will not cause exposure (emit X-rays), thus avoiding radiation exposure for medical personnel using the veterinary ultrasound equipment, reducing the safety hazards of using X-ray equipment, and ensuring the safety of medical personnel.

[0059] Typically, medical X-ray equipment also includes a second control device, such as a foot pedal, for controlling the X-rays emitted by the equipment. The pre-set space includes a testing room. The first control device is located outside the testing room, while the second control device, veterinary ultrasound equipment, and medical X-ray equipment are all located inside. Therefore, when medical personnel are operating the veterinary ultrasound equipment inside the testing room, exposure cannot be achieved outside the testing room via the first control device, thus improving safety.

[0060] In some embodiments, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working condition, the second control device can also be prevented from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0061] The presence of a person within a preset space can also be detected using a detection device. For example, the detection device could be a camera or an infrared sensor, both capable of detecting the presence of a person; the specific method of detection can follow conventional procedures. When a person is detected, the first control device is prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. In some embodiments, the second control device can also be prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. This further enhances safety. Conversely, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in an inactive state (i.e., the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not working) and no person is detected, both the first and second control devices are allowed to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0062] Alternatively, medical personnel can determine whether a person exists in the preset space and input the corresponding result. For example, after receiving information from the user indicating the presence of a person in the preset space, the first control device can be prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. In some embodiments, the second control device can also be prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. Correspondingly, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in working state and has not received information from the user indicating the presence of a person in the preset space, the first and second control devices are allowed to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; or, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in working state and has received information from the user indicating the absence of a person in the preset space, the first and second control devices are allowed to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0063] The above control methods can be executed by veterinary ultrasound equipment, medical X-ray equipment, or control terminals other than these two types of equipment, which will be described in detail below.

[0064] like Figure 2 As shown, the veterinary ultrasound device provided by the present invention includes an ultrasound probe 110, a transmitting circuit 130, a receiving circuit 140, a processor 120, a human-computer interaction device 170, a memory 180, and a first communication module 190.

[0065] The ultrasound probe 110 includes a transducer (not shown) composed of multiple array elements arranged in an array. The array elements are used to emit ultrasonic waves according to an excitation electrical signal, or to convert received ultrasonic waves into electrical signals. Therefore, each array element can be used to realize the mutual conversion between electrical pulse signals and ultrasonic waves, thereby enabling the emission of ultrasonic waves to the biological tissue of the target object, and also to receive the echo of ultrasonic waves reflected back from the tissue.

[0066] The transmitting circuit 130 is used to excite the ultrasonic probe 110 to emit ultrasonic waves toward the target tissue according to the control of the processor 120.

[0067] The receiving circuit 140 is used to receive ultrasound echoes returned from the target tissue via the ultrasound probe 110 to obtain ultrasound echo signals, and can also process the ultrasound echo signals. The receiving circuit 140 may include one or more amplifiers, analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), etc.

[0068] The human-computer interaction device 170 is used for human-computer interaction, such as outputting visual information and receiving user input. It can receive user input using a keyboard, operation buttons, mouse, trackball, touchpad, or a touchscreen integrated with the display; it can output visual information using a display.

[0069] The memory 180 is used to store various types of data.

[0070] Veterinary ultrasound equipment may also include a beamforming module 150 and an IQ demodulation module 160.

[0071] The beamforming module 150 is signal-connected to the receiving circuit 140 and is used to perform beamforming processing on the echo signal, including delay and weighted summation. Because the distance from the ultrasonic receiving point in the tested tissue to the receiving array elements varies, the channel data of the same receiving point output by different receiving array elements has delay differences, requiring delay processing to align the phases. Weighted summation of the different channel data of the same receiving point is then performed to obtain the beamformed ultrasonic image data. The ultrasonic image data output by the beamforming module 150 is also called radio frequency (RF) data. The beamforming module 150 outputs the RF data to the IQ demodulation module 160. In some embodiments, the beamforming module 150 can also output the RF data to the memory 180 for caching or storage, or directly output the RF data to the processor 120 for image processing.

[0072] The beamforming module 150 can perform the above functions using hardware, firmware, or software. The beamforming module 150 can be integrated into the processor 120 or configured separately; this invention does not impose any limitations on this.

[0073] The IQ demodulation module 160 removes the signal carrier through IQ demodulation, extracts the tissue structure information contained in the signal, and filters to remove noise. The signal obtained at this time is called the baseband signal (IQ data pair). The IQ demodulation module 160 outputs the IQ data pair to the processor 120 for image processing. In some embodiments, the IQ demodulation module 160 also outputs the IQ data pair to the memory 180 for buffering or storage, so that the processor 120 can read the data from the memory 180 for subsequent image processing.

[0074] The IQ demodulation module 160 can also perform the above functions in hardware, firmware, or software. Similarly, the IQ demodulation module 160 can be integrated into the processor 120 or set up separately; this invention does not impose any limitations on this.

[0075] The processor 120 is configured to process input data according to specific logic instructions. It is a central controller circuit (CPU), one or more microprocessors, a graphics controller circuit (GPU), or any other electronic component. It can control peripheral electronic components according to input instructions or predetermined instructions, or perform data reading and / or saving on the memory 180. It can also process input data by executing programs in the memory 180. For example, it can perform one or more processing operations on the acquired ultrasound data according to one or more operating modes. The processing operations include, but are not limited to, adjusting or limiting the form of ultrasound waves emitted by the ultrasound probe 110, generating various image frames for display on the display of the human-machine interface device 170, or adjusting or limiting the content and form displayed on the display, or adjusting one or more image display settings (e.g., ultrasound images, interface components, locating regions of interest) displayed on the display.

[0076] When an echo signal is received, the acquired ultrasound data can be processed in real time by the processor 120 during the scan, or it can be temporarily stored in the memory 180 and processed in a near real-time manner during online or offline operation.

[0077] In this embodiment, the processor 120 controls the operation of the transmitting circuit 130 and the receiving circuit 140, for example, controlling the transmitting circuit 130 and the receiving circuit 140 to operate alternately or simultaneously. The processor 120 can also determine a suitable operating mode according to the user's selection or the program settings, form a transmission sequence corresponding to the current operating mode, and send the transmission sequence to the transmitting circuit 130 so that the transmitting circuit 130 can use the appropriate transmission sequence to control the ultrasonic probe 110 to emit ultrasonic waves.

[0078] The processor 120 is also used to process the ultrasound data to generate a grayscale image of signal intensity variations within the scanning range. This grayscale image reflects the internal anatomical structure of the tissue and is called a B-image. The processor 120 can output the B-image to the display of the human-computer interaction device 170 for display.

[0079] The first communication module 190 is used to communicate with an associated medical X-ray device. The association is defined as follows: the medical X-ray device and the veterinary ultrasound device are placed in the same preset space. The first communication module 190 can be a communication interface, connected to the medical X-ray device via a communication cable. Alternatively, the first communication module 190 can be any type of wireless communication module, wirelessly connected to the medical X-ray device.

[0080] like Figure 3 As shown, the medical X-ray equipment includes: a host computer 210, an X-ray generator 220, an X-ray receiver 230, a first control device 240, a second control device 260, and a second communication module 250.

[0081] X-ray generating device 220 is used to generate and emit X-rays, and may include X-ray source assembly, high voltage generator, etc.

[0082] X-ray receiving device 230 is used to receive X-rays emitted by X-ray generating device 220 to form a medical image of the irradiated body. There are many types of medical X-ray equipment, so X-ray receiving device 230 can take many forms. For example, for digital X-ray machines (DR), the digital X-ray receiving device includes detectors (flat panel detectors, CCD detectors, etc.).

[0083] The first control device 240 is used to control the X-ray generator 220 to generate and emit X-rays. It can be a physical switch. By triggering this physical switch, a command is issued to make the X-ray generator 220 emit X-rays.

[0084] The second control device 260 is used to control the X-ray generating device 220 to generate and emit X-rays, and it can be a foot pedal, etc.

[0085] The host computer 210 is used to set exposure parameters, generate medical images of the irradiated body based on the X-ray signals received by the X-ray receiving device 230, and display the medical images.

[0086] The second communication module 250 is used to communicate with the associated veterinary ultrasound equipment. The second communication module 250 is adapted to the first communication module 190. For example, the second communication module 250 can be a communication interface that connects to the first communication module 190 via a communication cable. The second communication module 250 can also be any type of wireless communication module that wirelessly connects to the first communication module 190.

[0087] Medical X-ray equipment may also include auxiliary devices. Auxiliary devices refer to various facilities designed to complement the X-ray generating device to meet the needs of clinical diagnosis and treatment. These mainly include mechanical equipment such as examination tables, diagnostic tables, catheterization tables, and radiography tables; various support and suspension devices; braking devices; holding devices; filter grids; filter plates; and shielding devices.

[0088] The pre-set space includes a testing room. The first control device 240 is located outside the testing room, while the second control device 260, the X-ray generator 220, the X-ray receiver 230, and the veterinary ultrasound equipment are all located inside the testing room.

[0089] The processor 120 of the veterinary ultrasound equipment is also used to acquire the working status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment in real time; the working status includes both a working state and a non-working state. The processor 120 can detect whether the ultrasound probe connected to the main unit of the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in the corresponding cup sleeve. If it is not in the cup sleeve, the working status is determined to be in the working state; if it is in the cup sleeve, the working status is determined to be non-working. The veterinary ultrasound equipment may have multiple cup sleeves, each cup sleeve holding a corresponding ultrasound probe. Detection sensors, such as proximity switches or photoelectric sensors, can be set in the cup sleeves to detect whether an ultrasound probe is in the cup sleeve. When a medical staff selects an ultrasound probe to connect to the main unit and holds the ultrasound probe in preparation for use, the processor 120 in the main unit can determine which ultrasound probe is connected through communication with the selected ultrasound probe, and then acquire the signal from the detection sensor in the corresponding cup sleeve of that ultrasound probe. This indicates that the ultrasound probe is not in the corresponding cup sleeve, thus indicating that the medical staff is about to use the veterinary ultrasound equipment, and setting its working status to the working state. If the ultrasound probe is connected to the main unit but placed inside the cup sleeve, it means that the medical staff has not taken the probe out, so the working status is set to not working.

[0090] The processor 120 can also detect whether the human-machine interface 170 receives an operation command within a preset duration. If so, it determines that the device is in a working state; otherwise, it determines that the device is not in a working state. The preset duration can be set as needed, such as 30 seconds, 1 minute, etc. That is, if medical staff do not use the human-machine interface 170 for a period of time, they will not be able to operate the veterinary ultrasound equipment, and therefore it is considered that the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in a working state.

[0091] The processor 120 can also detect whether the veterinary ultrasound equipment is powered on. If it is powered on, the processor determines that the equipment is in a working state; otherwise, it determines that the equipment is not in a working state. Here, "powered on" means that the equipment has successfully entered the operating system of the veterinary ultrasound equipment (such as an ultrasound Doppler operating system) after startup, thus enabling it to begin scanning the target tissue.

[0092] When the veterinary ultrasound device is in the working state, the processor 120 prohibits the first control device 240 of the associated medical X-ray device from controlling the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays. In this embodiment, the medical X-ray device that is communicatively connected to the veterinary ultrasound device is the associated medical X-ray device. Therefore, when the veterinary ultrasound device is in the working state, the processor 120 prohibits the first control device 240 of the communicatively connected medical X-ray device from controlling the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays. This prohibition can be to disable the first control device 240, prevent the X-ray generator 220 from responding to the control signal of the first control device 240, or prevent the host computer 210 from responding to the control signal of the first control device 240, etc. In short, it can prevent the first control device 240 from controlling the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays. In some embodiments, when the veterinary ultrasound device is in the working state, the processor 120 can also prohibit the second control device from controlling the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays.

[0093] The testing chamber can also be equipped with a detection device to detect the presence of a person within it; this device could be a camera or an infrared sensor. The detection device is communicatively connected to the veterinary ultrasound equipment. The processor 120 can also detect the presence of a person within a preset space via the detection device. When a person is detected, the processor 120 prevents the first control device 240 from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; in some embodiments, it may also prevent the second control device 260 from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. This further enhances safety. Conversely, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in an inactive state and no person is detected by the detection device, the processor 120 allows the first control device 240 and the second control device 260 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0094] The presence or absence of a person in the testing room can also be set by medical personnel. For example, after the human-computer interaction device 170 receives information from the user indicating the presence of a person in the preset space, the processor 120 prohibits the first control device 240 from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. In some embodiments, the second control device 260 can also be prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. Correspondingly, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in working state and the human-computer interaction device 170 has not received information from the user indicating the presence of a person in the preset space, the processor 120 allows the first control device 240 and the second control device 260 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; or, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in working state and the processor 120 receives information from the user indicating the absence of a person in the preset space, the processor 120 allows the first control device and the second control device to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0095] After the processor 120 disables the first control device 240 from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays, it can also undo the disabling. For example, if a user operates the human-machine interface device 170 to issue a command to allow exposure, the processor 120 receives the command and, in response to the command, allows the first control device 240 and the second control device 260 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0096] After the user operates the first control device 240 which is prohibited, the processor 120 prompts the user on the display interface of the human-machine interaction device 170 whether to allow the exposure operation and provides a positive and negative option for the user to select. If the positive option is triggered (i.e. the user selects the positive option), an instruction to allow the exposure operation is issued. In response to the instruction, the processor 120 allows the first control device 240 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. If the negative option is triggered (i.e. the user selects the negative option), the first control device 240 is still prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0097] Similarly, after the user operates the prohibited second control device 260, the processor 120 prompts the user on the display interface of the human-machine interface device 170 whether to allow the exposure operation and provides affirmative and negative options for the user to select; if the affirmative option is triggered, an instruction to allow the exposure operation is issued, and the processor 120 responds to the instruction to allow the second control device 260 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; if the negative option is triggered, the second control device 260 is still prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0098] Medical staff outside the testing room might not notice someone inside. When they attempt to perform the exposure procedure as usual and find the control device malfunctioning, they will realize someone is inside and can communicate with them. Conversely, when the medical staff inside see the above notification on the display screen, they will know someone outside is about to operate the medical X-ray equipment and can communicate with them. Alternatively, if proper protective measures are in place, they can allow the person outside to perform the exposure procedure. This demonstrates that both those inside and outside the testing room receive notifications, effectively improving safety when veterinary ultrasound equipment and medical X-ray equipment share a room.

[0099] Currently, pet hospitals are relatively small, and due to space constraints, medical X-ray equipment and veterinary ultrasound equipment are often placed in the same room. Improper arrangement of these two devices can easily expose humans to radiation. This invention, through the aforementioned solution, effectively prevents this problem and improves the safety of both devices during use.

[0100] As described above, veterinary ultrasound equipment needs to control medical X-ray equipment; therefore, the operating system of the medical X-ray equipment can be installed on the veterinary ultrasound equipment. The veterinary ultrasound equipment has both its own operating system (such as an ultrasound Doppler operating system) and the medical X-ray equipment's operating system installed simultaneously. This facilitates medical personnel controlling both devices, allows the processor of the veterinary ultrasound equipment to perform the aforementioned functions, and eliminates the need for a host computer. The two operating systems can be switched, and both operating system interfaces have buttons for switching to the other. When the display screen of the ultrasound equipment's human-machine interface is switched to the medical X-ray equipment's operating system, exposure parameters can be set on that screen. The processor can also generate a medical image of the irradiated body based on the X-ray signal received by the X-ray receiver 230 and display the medical image on that screen.

[0101] The aforementioned functions of the processor in the veterinary ultrasound equipment can also be enabled or disabled by the user. For example, if the veterinary ultrasound equipment has a DR protection mode, and the user activates the DR protection mode using the human-machine interface, the processor will execute the aforementioned functions (execute the aforementioned control method). If the DR protection mode is not activated, the aforementioned functions will not be executed, and the veterinary ultrasound equipment in this case is a conventional veterinary ultrasound equipment.

[0102] The aforementioned control method can also be executed by the aforementioned medical X-ray equipment. For example, the operating systems of veterinary ultrasound equipment and medical X-ray equipment can be set up separately. For instance, the ultrasound Doppler operating system can be set on the ultrasound host, while the medical X-ray equipment's operating system can be set on the host computer. Both are set up independently, and parameter settings and operations are performed on their respective display interfaces. Figure 3 As shown, the host computer 210 of the medical X-ray equipment is also used to acquire the working status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment associated with the medical X-ray equipment in real time; in this embodiment, the working status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment with which the communication connection is established is acquired in real time. When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in the working state, the host computer 210 prohibits the first control device 240 from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. In some embodiments, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in the working state, the host computer 210 may also prohibit the second control device from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0103] Specifically, the host computer 210 can acquire the working status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment using the following methods:

[0104] The host computer 210 sends a request to acquire the working status of the associated veterinary ultrasound device through the second communication module 250, and receives the working status feedback from the veterinary ultrasound device. For example, if the host computer 210 and the veterinary ultrasound device have a one-to-one communication connection, the request can be sent directly. Alternatively, if the host computer 210 and multiple veterinary ultrasound devices are on the same local area network (LAN), although communication is established, it is necessary to determine which veterinary ultrasound device's working status to acquire. Therefore, the host computer 210 can broadcast the acquisition request within the LAN. Veterinary ultrasound devices on the same LAN receive the broadcast acquisition request and provide feedback on their current working status based on the request. Furthermore, to accurately acquire the working status of the veterinary ultrasound device, the acquisition request includes a veterinary ultrasound device identifier, used to acquire the working status of the veterinary ultrasound device corresponding to that identifier. The veterinary ultrasound device identifier identifies the veterinary ultrasound device and can be its model, ID, or IP address, etc. The veterinary ultrasound device corresponding to the identifier responds to the acquisition request and provides feedback on its working status, while other veterinary ultrasound devices do not respond to the acquisition request. Furthermore, the host computer 210 receives the operating status feedback from the veterinary ultrasound device corresponding to the veterinary ultrasound device identifier. The operating status can be determined by the veterinary ultrasound device detecting whether the ultrasound probe connected to its host is within the corresponding cup sleeve (see the above embodiment for details). The operating status can also be determined by the veterinary ultrasound device detecting whether its human-machine interface receives an operation command within a preset duration (see the above embodiment for details). The operating status can also be determined by the power-on / off status of the veterinary ultrasound device (see the above embodiment for details). That is, the request can directly be a request to obtain the operating status, and the host computer 210 directly receives the feedback result.

[0105] The request can also be for whether the ultrasound probe is inside the cup sleeve. If the veterinary ultrasound device reports that the ultrasound probe is inside the cup sleeve, the host computer 210 determines that the veterinary ultrasound device is not in operation. If the veterinary ultrasound device reports that the ultrasound probe is not inside the cup sleeve, the host computer 210 determines that the veterinary ultrasound device is in operation. The request can also be for the power-on / off status of the veterinary ultrasound device. If the veterinary ultrasound device reports that it is powered on, the host computer 210 determines that the veterinary ultrasound device is in operation. If the veterinary ultrasound device reports that it is not powered on, the host computer 210 determines that the veterinary ultrasound device is not in operation. The request can also be a request to obtain whether the human-computer interaction device has received an operation command within a preset time period. If the veterinary ultrasound device reports that its human-computer interaction device has received an operation command within the preset time period, the host computer 210 determines that the working state of the veterinary ultrasound device is in working state. If the veterinary ultrasound device reports that its human-computer interaction device has not received an operation command within the preset time period, the host computer 210 determines that the working state of the veterinary ultrasound device is not in working state.

[0106] Of course, in some embodiments, the host computer 210 can directly communicate with the detection sensor inside the cup sleeve. The detection sensor detects whether the ultrasonic probe is inside the cup sleeve. The host computer 210 obtains the detection result of the detection sensor. If the ultrasonic probe is not inside the cup sleeve, the working state is determined to be in working state. If the ultrasonic probe is inside the cup sleeve, the working state is determined to be in non-working state, thereby obtaining the working state of the veterinary ultrasound equipment.

[0107] The host computer 210 can also communicate with the detection device. The host computer 210 can also detect the presence of a person in a preset space via the detection device. Furthermore, the host computer 210 can display video images of the test room captured by a camera, making it clear whether there are medical personnel present. When the detection device detects the presence of a person, the host computer 210 prohibits the first control device 240 from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. In some embodiments, the second control device 260 can also be prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. Conversely, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in an inactive state and no person is detected by the detection device, the host computer 210 allows the first control device 240 and the second control device 260 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0108] The presence or absence of a person in the testing room can also be set by medical personnel. For example, after the host computer 210 receives information from the user indicating the presence of a person in the preset space, the host computer 210 prohibits the first control device 240 from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. In some embodiments, the second control device 260 can also be prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. Correspondingly, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in working state and the host computer 210 has not received information from the user indicating the presence of a person in the preset space (default is no one), the host computer 210 allows the first control device 240 and the second control device 260 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; or, when the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in working state and the host computer 210 receives information from the user indicating the absence of a person in the preset space, the host computer 210 allows the first control device and the second control device to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0109] After the host computer 210 prohibits the first control device 240 from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays, it can also lift the prohibition. For example, the host computer 210 receives a command from the user to allow exposure operation, and in response to the command, allows the first control device 240 and the second control device 260 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0110] After the user operates the first control device 240 which is prohibited, the host computer 210 prompts the user on its display interface whether to allow the exposure operation and provides affirmative and negative options for the user to select. If the affirmative option is triggered, an instruction to allow the exposure operation is issued, and the host computer 210 responds to the instruction to allow the first control device 240 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays. If the negative option is triggered, the first control device 240 is still prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0111] Similarly, after the user operates the prohibited second control device 260, the host computer 210 prompts the user on its display interface whether to allow the exposure operation and provides affirmative and negative options for the user to select; if the affirmative option is triggered, an instruction to allow the exposure operation is issued, and the host computer 210 responds to the instruction to allow the second control device 260 to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; if the negative option is triggered, the second control device 260 is still prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

[0112] The above-mentioned functions of the host computer of the medical X-ray equipment can also be enabled or disabled by the user. For example, if the medical X-ray equipment has a DR protection mode, the user can activate the DR protection mode by operating the host computer, and then the host computer will perform the above-mentioned functions (execute the above-mentioned control methods). If the DR protection mode is not activated, the above-mentioned functions will not be executed. At this time, the medical X-ray equipment is a conventional medical X-ray equipment.

[0113] The above-mentioned control method can also be executed by a control terminal, that is, the control terminal has the functions of the processor 120 and the host computer 210. The specific process has been described in detail in the above embodiments. It is only necessary to replace the processor 120 and the host computer 210 with the control terminal, which will not be elaborated here.

[0114] This document describes various exemplary embodiments with reference to them. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that changes and modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of this document. For example, various operational steps and components for performing operational steps can be implemented in different ways depending on the specific application or considering any number of cost functions associated with the operation of the system (e.g., one or more steps can be deleted, modified, or combined with other steps).

[0115] Furthermore, as those skilled in the art will understand, the principles herein can be reflected in a computer program product on a computer-readable storage medium pre-loaded with computer-readable program code. Any tangible, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be used, including magnetic storage devices (hard disks, floppy disks, etc.), optical storage devices (CD-ROMs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, etc.), flash memory, and / or the like. These computer program instructions may be loaded onto a general-purpose computer, a special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to form a machine, such that instructions, which execute on the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, can generate means for performing a specified function. These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can instruct the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to operate in a particular manner, such that instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium can form an article of manufacture, including means for implementing the specified function. The computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to perform a series of operational steps on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer-implemented process, such that instructions, which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus, can provide steps for implementing the specified function.

[0116] While the principles herein have been illustrated in various embodiments, numerous modifications to the structure, arrangement, proportions, elements, materials, and components, particularly suited to specific environmental and operational requirements, may be used without departing from the principles and scope of this disclosure. These modifications and other alterations or alterations will be included within the scope of this document.

[0117] The foregoing specific descriptions have been described with reference to various embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, considerations for this disclosure are to be illustrative rather than restrictive, and all such modifications are to be included within its scope. Similarly, advantages, other advantages, and solutions to problems with respect to various embodiments have been described above. However, benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any elements that produce these, or make them more explicit, should not be construed as critical, essential, or necessary. The term “comprising” and any other variations thereof as used herein are non-exclusive inclusion, meaning that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed or not part of the process, method, system, article, or apparatus. Furthermore, the term “coupled” and any other variations thereof as used herein refer to physical connections, electrical connections, magnetic connections, optical connections, communication connections, functional connections, and / or any other connections.

Claims

1. A control method for a medical X-ray device, characterized in that, The medical X-ray device has a first control device and a second control device; both the first control device and the second control device are used to control the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays; the method includes: The working status of a veterinary ultrasound device placed in the same testing room as the medical X-ray device is obtained; wherein, the working status includes two states: in working state and not in working state; the first control device is located outside the testing room, and the second control device is located inside the testing room; When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working condition, the first control device and the second control device are prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; After the first control device, which is prohibited, is operated by the user, the display interface prompts the user whether to allow the exposure operation and provides affirmative and negative options for the user to select; if the affirmative option is triggered, an instruction to allow the exposure operation is issued. Upon receiving the instruction to allow exposure operation, in response to the instruction, the first control device is permitted to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

2. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The detection device is used to detect whether there are people in the test room; When a person is detected, the first control device is prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; and / or, If the system receives user input indicating the presence of a person in the testing room, it will prevent the first control device from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

3. The method as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in operation and the detection device does not detect a person, the first control device is permitted to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; and / or, When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is not in operation and no user input is received indicating the presence of a person in the testing room, the first control device is allowed to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

4. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the working status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment placed in the same testing room as the medical X-ray equipment includes: Send a request to the veterinary ultrasound device, which is placed in the same testing room as the medical X-ray device, to obtain its working status, and receive the working status feedback from the veterinary ultrasound device. The working state is determined by the veterinary ultrasound device detecting whether the ultrasound probe connected to its main unit is inside the corresponding cup sleeve. And / or, the working state is determined by the veterinary ultrasound device detecting whether its human-machine interaction device receives an operation command within a preset duration; And / or, the operating state is determined by the on / off state of the veterinary ultrasound equipment.

5. The method as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The step of sending a request to the veterinary ultrasound device, which is placed in the same testing room as the medical X-ray device, to obtain its working status, and receiving feedback on the working status from the veterinary ultrasound device, includes: A request is broadcast within the local area network where the medical X-ray equipment is located to obtain the working status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment; The system receives the working status feedback from the veterinary ultrasound device based on the acquisition request.

6. The method as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The process of obtaining the working status of the veterinary ultrasound equipment placed in the same testing room as the medical X-ray equipment includes: The system detects whether the ultrasound probe connected to the main unit of the veterinary ultrasound device is inside the corresponding cup sleeve. If it is not inside the cup sleeve, the system is determined to be in working condition; if it is inside the cup sleeve, the system is determined to be in non-working condition. And / or, The system detects whether the human-machine interface of the veterinary ultrasound device receives an operation command within a preset time period. If so, the system is determined to be in a working state; otherwise, the system is determined to be in a non-working state. And / or, The system checks whether the veterinary ultrasound device is powered on. If it is powered on, the device is considered to be in working condition; otherwise, it is considered to be in non-working condition.

7. A veterinary ultrasound device, characterized in that, include: Ultrasonic probe; A communication module is used to communicate with a medical X-ray device placed in the same testing room; the medical X-ray device has a first control device and a second control device; both the first control device and the second control device are used to control the medical X-ray device to emit X-rays; the first control device is located outside the testing room, and the second control device is located inside the testing room; Processor, used for: The working status of the veterinary ultrasound device is obtained; wherein, the working status includes two types: in working state and not in working state; When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working condition, the first control device and the second control device are prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; After the first control device, which is prohibited, is operated by the user, the display interface prompts the user whether to allow the exposure operation and provides affirmative and negative options for the user to select; if the affirmative option is triggered, an instruction to allow the exposure operation is issued. Upon receiving the instruction to allow exposure operation, in response to the instruction, the first control device is permitted to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

8. A medical X-ray device, characterized in that, include: An X-ray generator is used to produce and emit X-rays. A first control device is used to control the X-ray generating device to generate and emit X-rays; The second control device is used to control the X-ray generator to generate and emit X-rays. An X-ray receiving device is used to receive X-rays emitted by the X-ray generating device to form a medical image of the irradiated body; The host computer is used to generate a medical image of the irradiated body based on the X-ray signal received by the X-ray receiving device, and to display the medical image; it is also used to: The working status of a veterinary ultrasound device placed in the same testing room as the medical X-ray device is obtained; wherein, the working status includes two states: in working state and not in working state; the first control device is located outside the testing room, and the second control device is located inside the testing room; When the veterinary ultrasound equipment is in working condition, the first control device and the second control device are prohibited from controlling the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays; After the first control device, which is prohibited, is operated by the user, the display interface prompts the user whether to allow the exposure operation and provides affirmative and negative options for the user to select; if the affirmative option is triggered, an instruction to allow the exposure operation is issued. Upon receiving the instruction to allow exposure operation, in response to the instruction, the first control device is permitted to control the medical X-ray equipment to emit X-rays.

9. A control terminal, characterized in that, include: A memory that stores programs; A processor for executing a program stored in the memory to implement the method as described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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