Supervision unit and medical imaging comprehensive management and control system

Abstract

And the supervision unit comprises a remote terminal (20) and a cloud server (40). The remote terminal comprises a signal interception module (22) and a remote communication module (24). The signal interception module is used for being connected with an alarm relay and can output a notification signal when receiving the switching signal. The remote communication module is in signal connection with the signal interception module. The cloud server comprises a cloud communication module (42), a cloud prompt information generation module (44) and a cloud push module (46). The cloud communication module is in signal connection with the remote communication module. And the cloud prompt information generation module is in signal connection with the cloud communication module and can output cloud alarm prompt information when receiving the notification signal. And the cloud push module is in signal connection with the cloud prompt information generation module and can send the cloud alarm prompt information to a specified receiving device (50). The supervision unit facilitates faster fault notification. In addition, the utility model also provides a medical imaging comprehensive management and control system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical imaging, and more particularly to a monitoring unit for monitoring medical imaging systems, and a comprehensive medical imaging control system including the unit. Background Technology

[0002] Medical imaging systems play a crucial role in modern medical diagnosis. However, malfunctions can occur during operation, and if not addressed promptly, can lead to significant losses. For example, in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, if the cold head is not operated for an extended period without proper handling, it can cause magnet quenching, leading to helium leakage. Magnet quenching not only results in the loss of expensive helium resources but also requires considerable time and manpower to restore the magnet to its normal operating state.

[0003] Currently, medical imaging systems transmit system logs to remote servers so that remote service teams can identify faults and notify relevant departments / personnel when they occur. However, this fault notification method has significant delays, which may lead to faults not being handled in a timely manner and causing substantial losses. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a monitoring unit that facilitates faster fault notification.

[0005] Another objective of this invention is to provide a comprehensive medical imaging control system, whose monitoring unit facilitates rapid fault notification.

[0006] This invention provides a monitoring unit for monitoring a medical imaging system. The medical imaging system can output an alarm switch signal via an alarm relay when a fault occurs. The monitoring unit includes a remote terminal and a cloud server. The remote terminal includes a signal interception module and a remote communication module. The signal interception module is connected to the alarm relay to receive the switch signal. Upon receiving the switch signal, the signal interception module outputs a notification signal, wherein the notification signal is a digital signal. The remote communication module is signal-connected to the signal interception module to receive the notification signal. The cloud server includes a cloud communication module, a cloud alert information generation module, and a cloud push module. The cloud communication module is signal-connected to the remote communication module. The cloud alert information generation module is signal-connected to the cloud communication module to receive the notification signal. Upon receiving the notification signal, the cloud alert information generation module outputs a cloud alarm alert message. The cloud push module is signal-connected to the cloud alert information generation module to receive the cloud alarm alert message. The cloud push module can send the cloud alarm alert message to a designated receiving device.

[0007] This monitoring unit can intercept the switching signals output by the alarm relays and automatically send cloud-based alarm notifications to designated receiving devices upon interception. This allows users / maintenance personnel to quickly understand the system malfunction and address it promptly. This monitoring unit facilitates rapid fault notification.

[0008] In another illustrative embodiment of the monitoring unit, the remote terminal further includes a local notification information generation module and a local push module. The local notification information generation module is signal-connected to a signal interception module to receive notification signals. Upon receiving a notification signal, the local notification information generation module can output local alarm notification information. The local push module is signal-connected to the local notification information generation module to receive local alarm notification information. The local push module can send the local alarm notification information to a designated receiving device. This improves reliability.

[0009] In another illustrative embodiment of the monitoring unit, the signal interception module has several signal receiving pins. Different signal receiving pins are used to connect to different alarm relays. The signal interception module can output different notification signals when it receives switching signals from different alarm relays. The cloud-based alert generation module can output different cloud-based alarm alert messages when it receives different notification signals, and / or the local alert generation module can output different local alarm alert messages when it receives different notification signals. This facilitates the issuance of different cloud-based / local alarm alert messages when different types of faults occur, making it easier for users / maintenance personnel to understand the fault type upon seeing the information.

[0010] In another illustrative embodiment of the monitoring unit, the cloud push module includes a cloud mobile network communication module. This module can send cloud alarm notifications to designated receiving devices via mobile network in the form of SMS or telephone calls. This facilitates the transmission of cloud alarm notifications to designated receiving devices via mobile network.

[0011] In another illustrative embodiment of the monitoring unit, the local push module includes a local mobile network communication module. This module can send local alarm notification information to a designated receiving device via mobile network in the form of SMS or telephone. This facilitates the transmission of local alarm notification information to the designated receiving device via the mobile network.

[0012] In another illustrative embodiment of the monitoring unit, the cloud push module further includes a cloud application message push module. This cloud application message push module can send cloud alarm notification information to a designated receiving device via a wireless network in the form of an application message. This facilitates the transmission of cloud alarm notification information to the designated receiving device via a wireless network.

[0013] In another illustrative embodiment of the monitoring unit, the remote communication module is an Internet of Things (IoT) gateway.

[0014] In another illustrative embodiment of the monitoring unit, the remote communication module and the cloud communication module are configured to be able to communicate wirelessly via a 4G or 5G network.

[0015] This utility model also provides a comprehensive medical imaging control system, which includes a medical imaging system and the aforementioned monitoring unit. The medical imaging system has an alarm relay. When a fault occurs, the medical imaging system can output a switching signal for alarm purposes via the alarm relay. A signal interception module is connected to the alarm relay to receive the switching signal. The monitoring unit of this comprehensive medical imaging control system can intercept the switching signal output by the alarm relay and automatically send a cloud-based alarm notification to a designated receiving device after intercepting the signal, enabling users / maintenance personnel to quickly understand the system fault and address it promptly. This monitoring unit facilitates rapid fault notification.

[0016] In another illustrative implementation of the integrated medical imaging control system, the medical imaging system is an X-ray imaging system, a computed tomography (CT) system, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, an ultrasound imaging system, or a nuclear medicine imaging system. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The following figures are for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram illustrating one implementation of a monitoring unit.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural block diagram illustrating another illustrative implementation of the monitoring unit.

[0020] Label Explanation

[0021] 10 Medical Imaging Systems

[0022] 11 Alarm Relay

[0023] 20 Remote Terminals

[0024] 22 Signal interception module

[0025] 24 Remote Communication Module

[0026] 26 Local Prompt Message Generation Module

[0027] 28 Local Push Module

[0028] 281 Local Mobile Network Communication Module

[0029] 40 cloud servers

[0030] 42 Cloud Communication Module

[0031] 44 Cloud-based notification message generation module

[0032] 46 Cloud Push Module

[0033] 461 Cloud-based mobile network communication module

[0034] 462 Cloud-based program message push module

[0035] 50. Designated receiving device Detailed Implementation

[0036] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, specific embodiments of the present utility model are now described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals indicate components with the same or similar structures but the same function.

[0037] In this document, “illustrative” means “serving as an example, illustration or description”, and any illustration or implementation described herein as “illustrative” should not be construed as a more preferred or advantageous technical solution.

[0038] To keep the drawings simple, each drawing only schematically shows the parts related to this utility model, and they do not represent the actual structure of the product.

[0039] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram illustrating one implementation of a monitoring unit. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the monitoring unit is used to monitor the medical imaging system 10. The medical imaging system 10 is, for example, an X-ray imaging system, a computed tomography (CT) system, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, an ultrasound imaging system, or a nuclear medicine imaging system, but is not limited to these. The medical imaging system 10 has alarm relays 11 (two are shown as an example in the figure). The medical imaging system 10 can output a switching signal for alarming via the alarm relays 11 when a fault occurs. For example, faults in the MRI system include water cooling shutdown and magnet quenching. Different fault types correspond to different alarm relays 11, meaning each alarm relay 11 only outputs a switching signal for alarming when the corresponding fault occurs.

[0040] like Figure 1 As shown, the monitoring unit includes a remote terminal 20 and a cloud server 40. The remote terminal 20 includes a signal interception module 22 and a remote communication module 24. The cloud server 40 includes a cloud communication module 42, a cloud prompt message generation module 44, and a cloud push module 46.

[0041] The signal interception module 22 is used to connect to the alarm relay 11 to receive the alarm switching signal output by the alarm relay 11. Specifically, in the illustrative embodiment, the signal interception module 22 has, for example, several signal receiving pins. Different signal receiving pins are used to connect to different alarm relays 11.

[0042] The signal interception module 22 is capable of outputting a notification signal upon receiving a switch signal for alarm purposes, wherein the notification signal is a digital signal. For example, the signal interception module 22 can output different notification signals upon receiving switch signals from different alarm relays 11. Specifically, when a signal receiving pin of the signal interception module 22 receives a switch signal from an alarm relay 11, the signal interception module 22 outputs a notification signal corresponding to that signal receiving pin. The remote communication module 24 is signal-connected to the signal interception module 22 to receive the notification signals.

[0043] The cloud communication module 42 is connected to the remote communication module 24. Specifically, in this illustrative embodiment, the remote communication module 24 is an IoT gateway, and the remote communication module 24 and the cloud communication module 42 are configured to communicate wirelessly via a 4G or 5G network, but are not limited thereto.

[0044] The cloud-based notification information generation module 44 is connected to the cloud communication module 42 to receive notification signals. The cloud-based notification information generation module 44 can output cloud-based alarm notification information upon receiving a notification signal. For example, the cloud-based notification information generation module 44 can output different cloud-based alarm notification messages upon receiving different notification signals. That is, when the cloud-based notification information generation module 44 receives a notification signal, it outputs the cloud-based alarm notification message corresponding to that notification signal. The content of the cloud-based alarm notification message, for example, reflects the fault type corresponding to the alarm relay 11 that outputs the switch signal. This facilitates the output of corresponding cloud-based alarm notification messages when different types of faults occur, making it convenient for users / maintenance personnel to understand the fault type upon seeing the information.

[0045] The cloud push module 46 is connected to the cloud alert information generation module 44 to receive cloud alarm alert information. The cloud push module 46 can send cloud alarm alert information to a designated receiving device 50. Users / maintenance personnel can quickly understand the system failure by viewing the cloud alarm alert information received on the designated receiving device 50, enabling timely fault handling. Specifically, in this illustrative embodiment, the cloud push module 46 includes, for example, a cloud mobile network communication module 461 and a cloud application message push module 462. The cloud mobile network communication module 461 can send cloud alarm alert information to the designated receiving device 50 (e.g., a mobile phone) via a mobile network in the form of SMS or telephone, thereby facilitating the transmission of cloud alarm alert information to the designated receiving device via the mobile network. The cloud application message push module 462 can send cloud alarm alert information to the designated receiving device 50 (e.g., a mobile phone or computer) via a wireless network in the form of application messages, thereby facilitating the transmission of cloud alarm alert information to the designated receiving device via the wireless network. However, this is not limited to this; in other illustrative embodiments, the cloud push module 46 can also send cloud alarm alert information to the designated receiving device 50 in other ways.

[0046] This monitoring unit can intercept the switching signals output by the alarm relays and automatically send cloud-based alarm notifications to designated receiving devices upon interception. This allows users / maintenance personnel to quickly understand the system malfunction and address it promptly. This monitoring unit facilitates rapid fault notification.

[0047] In other illustrative embodiments, the signal interception module 22 may also be connected to only one alarm relay 11.

[0048] Figure 2 This is a structural block diagram illustrating another illustrative embodiment of the monitoring unit. The monitoring unit in this illustrative embodiment is related to... Figure 1 The similarities or similarities between the supervisory units shown will not be repeated here; the differences are described below. For example... Figure 2 As shown in this illustrative embodiment, the remote terminal 20 further includes a local prompt information generation module 26 and a local push module 28.

[0049] The local alert information generation module 26 is connected to the signal interception module 22 to receive notification signals. The local alert information generation module 26 can output local alarm alert information upon receiving a notification signal. For example, the local alert information generation module 26 can output different local alarm alert information upon receiving different notification signals. That is, when the local alert information generation module 26 receives a notification signal, it outputs the local alarm alert information corresponding to that notification signal. The content of the local alarm alert information, for example, reflects the fault type corresponding to the alarm relay 11 that outputs the switch signal. This facilitates the output of corresponding local alarm alert information when different types of faults occur, making it easier for users / maintenance personnel to understand the fault type upon seeing the information.

[0050] The local push module 28 is connected to the local alarm information generation module 26 to receive local alarm information. The local push module 28 can send local alarm information to a designated receiving device 50. Users / maintenance personnel can quickly understand the occurrence of system faults by viewing the local alarm information received on the designated receiving device 50, enabling timely fault handling. This improves reliability.

[0051] In an illustrative embodiment, the local push module 28 includes a local mobile network communication module 281. The local mobile network communication module 281 can send local alarm notification information to a designated receiving device 50 via a mobile network in the form of an SMS message or telephone call. This facilitates the transmission of local alarm notification information to the designated receiving device via the mobile network.

[0052] This utility model also provides a comprehensive medical imaging control system. In its illustrative embodiment, the comprehensive medical imaging control system includes a medical imaging system 10 and a... Figure 1 or Figure 2 The monitoring unit shown is for medical imaging systems. The medical imaging system 10 may be, for example, an X-ray imaging system, a computed tomography (CT) system, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, an ultrasound imaging system, or a nuclear medicine imaging system, but is not limited to these. The medical imaging system 10 has an alarm relay 11. The medical imaging system 10 can output an alarm switching signal via the alarm relay 11 when a fault occurs. A signal interception module 22 is connected to the alarm relay 11 to receive the alarm switching signal. The monitoring unit of this integrated medical imaging control system can intercept the switching signal output by the alarm relay and automatically send a cloud-based alarm notification to a designated receiving device after intercepting the signal, enabling users / maintenance personnel to quickly understand the system fault and address it promptly. This monitoring unit facilitates rapid fault notification.

[0053] It should be understood that although this specification is described according to various embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0054] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. All equivalent implementation schemes or modifications made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model, such as combinations, divisions or repetitions of features, should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A monitoring unit for monitoring a medical imaging system (10), said medical imaging system (10) being able to output an alarm switching signal via an alarm relay (11) when a fault occurs, characterized in that, The monitoring unit includes: Remote terminal (20), which includes: A signal interception module (22) is used to connect to the alarm relay (11) to receive the switch signal. The signal interception module (22) can output a notification signal upon receiving the switch signal. The notification signal is a digital signal. The signal interception module (22) has several signal receiving pins, and different signal receiving pins are used to connect to different alarm relays (11). The remote communication module (24), whose signal is connected to the signal interception module (22) to receive the notification signal; and Cloud server (40), which includes: The cloud communication module (42) is connected to the remote communication module (24) via a signal. A cloud-based notification information generation module (44) is signal-connected to the cloud communication module (42) to receive the notification signal. The cloud-based notification information generation module (44) can output a cloud-based alarm notification message upon receiving the notification signal. The cloud push module (46) is connected to the cloud prompt information generation module (44) to receive the cloud alarm prompt information. The cloud push module (46) can send the cloud alarm prompt information to the designated receiving device (50).

2. The monitoring unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The remote terminal (20) also includes: A local notification information generation module (26) is signal-connected to the signal interception module (22) to receive the notification signal. The local notification information generation module (26) can output local alarm notification information when it receives the notification signal. The local push module (28) is connected to the local prompt information generation module (26) to receive the local alarm prompt information. The local push module (28) can send the local alarm prompt information to the designated receiving device (50).

3. The monitoring unit as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The signal interception module (22) has several signal receiving pins, and different signal receiving pins are used to connect to different alarm relays (11). The signal interception module (22) can output different notification signals when it receives the switching signals from different alarm relays (11). The cloud-based notification information generation module (44) can output different cloud-based alarm notification information when receiving different notification signals, and / or the local notification information generation module (26) can output different local alarm notification information when receiving different notification signals.

4. The monitoring unit as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The cloud push module (46) includes a cloud mobile network communication module (461), which can send the cloud alarm notification information to a designated receiving device (50) via a mobile network in the form of SMS or telephone; and / or The local push module (28) includes a local mobile network communication module (281), which can send the local alarm prompt information to a designated receiving device (50) via a mobile network in the form of SMS or telephone.

5. The monitoring unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The cloud push module (46) also includes a cloud program message push module (462), which can send the cloud alarm prompt information to a designated receiving device (50) via a wireless network in the form of an application message.

6. The monitoring unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The remote communication module (24) is an Internet of Things gateway.

7. The monitoring unit as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The remote communication module (24) and the cloud communication module (42) are configured to communicate wirelessly via 4G or 5G networks.

8. A comprehensive medical imaging control system, characterized in that, include: A medical imaging system (10) having an alarm relay (11), wherein the medical imaging system (10) is capable of outputting an alarm switching signal via the alarm relay (11) when a fault occurs; and The monitoring unit as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the signal interception module (22) is connected to the alarm relay (11) to receive the switch signal.

9. The integrated medical imaging control system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The medical imaging system (10) is an X-ray imaging system, a computed tomography system, a magnetic resonance imaging system, an ultrasound imaging system, or a nuclear medicine imaging system.

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