Imaging control device, radiation imaging system, imaging control method, and program

Abstract

To reduce errors in an association target when associating temporary inspection information with inspection request information.SOLUTION: An imaging control device includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of pieces of inspection request information from an external device; a selection unit that selects, from among the plurality of pieces of inspection request information, the target inspection request information to be associated with the temporary inspection information generated for performing an inspection; a notification unit that causes a display unit to display at least one of detailed information of the temporary inspection information obtained through the inspection and detailed information of the inspection request information selected by the selection unit; and an association unit that associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information on the basis of a confirmation result on the display unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The disclosed technology relates to a photographing control device, a radiation imaging system, a photographing control method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, informatization has been promoted in the medical field. For example, medical information management systems such as HIS (Hospital Information System) and RIS (Radiological Information System) are used.

[0003] Generally, after receiving examination request information from the RIS, the modality performs imaging and outputs the acquired image data to an image storage server called a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems). This examination request information includes patient information such as patient ID and patient name, as well as information such as the procedure for performing imaging. In addition, when imaging a critically ill patient who has been urgently transported, it is difficult to know the patient's name in advance before imaging. Therefore, in the RIS, examination request information is temporarily created with dummy examination information, and the modality performs imaging based on the examination request information. In such a case, after imaging, a process of correcting the examination information to correct examination information is performed in the RIS.

[0004] On the other hand, in some facilities, before receiving examination request information, the modality performs imaging first, receives the examination request information after imaging, and corrects the examination information. Since the modality performs manual imaging, it is not distinguished from normal imaging, and there has been a problem that image data that should originally be output after correcting the examination information after imaging is output as dummy examination information.

[0005] In recent years, in radiographic imaging systems, there are those with the following configurations to address the above problems. In Patent Document 1, a technique is disclosed that enables easy modification of inspection information after imaging with dummy inspection information and prevents output of image data unless the inspection information is modified.

Prior Art Document

Patent Document

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In Patent Document 1, as a means for modifying temporary inspection information when imaging is first performed by a modality and inspection request information is received after imaging, a method is shown in which an operator selects the inspection request information acquired from the RIS. However, since the selection of the inspection request information is made by visual confirmation by the operator, there is a problem that if the selection is incorrect, inspection request information different from the image taken as it is will be associated.

[0008] In view of the above problems, the disclosed technology provides a technology capable of reducing errors in the object to be associated when associating temporary inspection information and inspection request information.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0009] An imaging control device according to one aspect of the disclosed technology includes an acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of inspection request information from an external device, a selection unit that selects inspection request information to be associated with temporary inspection information generated for performing an inspection from the plurality of inspection request information, a notification unit that causes at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information obtained by the inspection and the detailed information of the inspection request information selected by the selection unit to be displayed on a display unit, An association unit that associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information based on the confirmation result in the display unit.

Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, when associating temporary inspection information with inspection request information, errors in the association target can be reduced.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims. Although a plurality of features are described in the embodiments, not all of these plurality of features are essential to the invention, and the plurality of features may be arbitrarily combined. Further, in the accompanying drawings, the same or similar configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0013] (First Embodiment) <Configuration of the Radiation Imaging System> The first embodiment of the disclosed technology will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a radiation imaging system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a radiation imaging apparatus 1 in the radiation imaging system of the present embodiment is connected to an external apparatus via a network 15. A control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus 1 is connected via the network 15 to a HIS (Hospital Information System) 11 that manages the progress of an examination. Further, the control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus 1 is connected via the network 15 to a RIS (Radiology Information System) 12 that transmits an examination order to the radiation imaging apparatus 1. Furthermore, the control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus 1 is connected via the network 15 to a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication Systems) 13 that manages radiation images and a printer 14 that prints out radiation images.

[0014] The HIS 11 is a hospital management system and includes a server that manages accounting information. When performing a radiation imaging, an operator inputs an examination instruction from a terminal (input unit) of the HIS 11. Then, the HIS 11 transmits request information to the radiation department of the hospital that is the request destination for the radiation imaging. This request information is called an examination order. The examination order includes information such as the department name of the requester, an examination ID, an examination item, and patient information (subject information) regarding the subject.

[0015] When the RIS 12 receives the examination order, the radiation department of the hospital that is the request destination for the radiation imaging adds imaging information (imaging site information, imaging direction information, procedure information, etc.) regarding the radiation imaging as an imaging protocol to the examination order and transmits it to the radiation imaging apparatus 1. The radiation imaging apparatus 1 performs radiation imaging according to the received examination order. The radiation imaging apparatus 1 acquires the taken radiation image, generates examination information associating the radiation image with the examination order, and outputs it together with the radiation image.

[0016] PACS13 is a server mainly for image management. With a high-definition monitor connected to PACS13, radiographic image inspection work, detailed post-processing, and diagnostic work are carried out. In this way, the radiographic images acquired by the radiographic apparatus 1 are transmitted to PACS13.

[0017] Also, the examination execution information (such as image ID and shooting date and time) in the radiographic apparatus 1 is transmitted to HIS11. The execution information transmitted to HIS11 is used not only for examination progress management but also for accounting processing after the examination.

[0018] The radiographic apparatus 1, HIS11, RIS12, PACS13, and the printer 14 are connected via a network 15 composed of, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network).

[0019] Each of these devices includes one or more computers. A computer is equipped with, for example, a main control unit such as a CPU, and a storage unit such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). In addition, a computer may be equipped with a communication unit such as a network card, and input / output units such as a keyboard, a display, and a touch panel. These components are electrically connected by a bus or the like and are controlled by the main control unit executing a program stored in the storage unit.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, in a photography room 100, a radiation imaging apparatus 1 for performing radiation imaging is installed. Further, in the photography room 100, a radiation generation control unit 4 for generating radiation, a radiation detector 7 for taking a radiation image by detecting the radiation that has passed through a subject 10, and a photography table 6 are installed. The radiation imaging apparatus 1 includes a display unit 2 for displaying radiation images and various types of information, an operation unit 3 for an operator to perform operations, and a control unit 5 for controlling each component in the radiation imaging apparatus. When controlling the display unit 2 as a component, each part of the control unit 5 or a functional configuration included in the control unit 5 also functions as a display control unit.

[0021] The radiation generation control unit 4 sets the radiation imaging conditions in the radiation generation unit 8 and controls the radiation generation unit 8. The radiation generation unit 8 functions as a radiation source for generating radiation. The radiation generation unit 8 is realized, for example, by an X-ray tube and irradiates radiation toward the subject 10 (for example, a specific part of the subject).

[0022] The radiation generation unit 8 can irradiate radiation to a desired irradiation range. A diaphragm (not shown) for shielding radiation is installed on the irradiation surface of the radiation generation unit 8. The operator can adjust the irradiation range of the radiation irradiated from the radiation generation unit 8 by controlling the diaphragm for shielding radiation.

[0023] The radiation imaging system includes a radiation detector 7 for detecting the radiation irradiated from the radiation generation unit 8. The radiation detector 7 detects the radiation that has passed through the subject 10 and outputs image data corresponding to the radiation. Note that the image data may also be referred to as a radiation image.

[0024] Specifically, the radiation detector 7 detects the radiation that has passed through the subject 10 as electric charges corresponding to the amount of transmitted radiation. For example, as the radiation detector 7, a direct conversion type sensor that directly converts radiation such as a-Se that converts radiation into electric charges, or an indirect type sensor using a scintillator such as CsI and a photoelectric conversion element such as a-Si is used.

[0025] The radiation detector 7 generates image data by performing A / D conversion on the detected charges and stores it in a storage unit (not shown). The radiation detector 7 can attach image information (image ID, shooting date and time, and transfer status of the image data) to the image data and transfer it to the radiographic apparatus 1 together with the image data. The control unit 5 of the radiographic apparatus 1 is connected to the radiation detector 7 via a wireless LAN. Between the control unit 5 and the radiation detector 7, it is possible to transmit and receive image data, control signals, etc. That is, the image data stored in the radiation detector 7 by radiographic imaging is output (transferred) to the control unit 5 via the wireless LAN.

[0026] The display unit 2 is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays various information to an operator (for example, a radiographer or a doctor). The operation unit 3 is composed of, for example, a mouse, operation buttons, etc., and inputs various instructions from the operator to each component. Note that the display unit 2 and the operation unit 3 may be realized as an integrated touch panel.

[0027] (Description of the radiographic system) The radiographic system of the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the control unit 5 of the radiographic apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment. The radiographic apparatus 1 in the radiographic system includes a control unit 5 that performs image processing on the radiation image output from the radiation detector 7 and generates an image. The control unit 5 has an application function that operates on a computer. The control unit 5 controls the operation of the radiation detector 7 and outputs a radiation image to the display unit 2 or outputs a graphical user interface (GUI).

[0028] The control unit 5 of the radiographic apparatus 1 includes a captured image storage unit 16 that stores the radiation image obtained by the radiation detector 7, and an inspection information generation unit 17 that generates temporary inspection information and imaging protocols associated with the image obtained by the radiation detector 7. The inspection information generation unit 17 can generate a plurality of pieces of inspection information (for example, 104, 106).

[0029] In addition, the control unit 5 includes an inspection request information acquisition unit 18 that acquires inspection request information from RIS12, and an association target selection unit 19 that selects an association target between the temporary inspection information generated by the inspection information generation unit 17 and the inspection request information acquired by the inspection request information acquisition unit 18. The association target selection unit 19 selects inspection request information to be associated with the temporarily generated inspection information for inspection from among a plurality of inspection request information. The control unit 5 includes an association unit 20 that associates the inspection request information of the selected association target selected by the association target selection unit 19 with the inspection information. Further, the control unit 5 includes a notification unit 29 that causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association confirmation screen (Fig. 6). Here, the inspection information association confirmation screen is a screen for comparing the detailed information of the temporary inspection information and the inspection request information to be associated. The notification unit 29 causes at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information obtained by the inspection (for example, 130, 105a, 111a) and the detailed information of the inspection request information selected by the association target selection unit 19 (for example, 132) to be displayed on the display unit 2. The association unit 20 associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information based on the confirmation result (for example, pressing of the OK button 133) on the display unit 2.

[0030] Here, the temporary inspection information generated by the inspection information generation unit 17 is the temporary inspection information until it is associated by the association unit 20. The temporary inspection information is, for example, inspection information generated in a state where the personal information of a patient transported urgently cannot be identified, and "Emergency" can be set as a temporary patient name in the temporary inspection information. Note that the temporary patient name is only an example and can be changed as appropriate. When the association unit 20 associates the inspection information with the inspection request information, the content of the inspection information is rewritten based on the content of the associated inspection request information. For example, in the inspection information, "Emergency" set as the temporary patient name is rewritten based on the personal information set in the inspection request information.

[0031] <Imaging process> Herein, the procedure of processing when taking a radiographic image will be described along the flow of an examination by the radiographic imaging system shown in FIG. 1. The radiographic imaging system (5, 7) includes a radiation detector 7 and a control unit 5 (imaging control device) that controls radiographic imaging using the radiation detector 7.

[0032] First, the operator operates the operation unit 3 of the radiographic imaging apparatus 1, and under the control of the examination information generation unit 17, causes the display unit 2 to display a radiographic protocol input screen as shown in FIG. 3. The radiographic protocol input screen includes a radiographic protocol list display area 101 for displaying a list of preset radiographic protocols 102, a patient information area 103, examination display areas 104, 106, an examination addition button 108, and an examination start button 109.

[0033] By the operator's operation of the examination addition button 108, the examination information generation unit 17 can add a radiographic protocol to the examination display area 104. When adding a radiographic protocol, for example, the operator may select the radiographic protocol 102 to be added from the radiographic protocol list display area 101. In the example of FIG. 3, in the examination display area 104, a frontal chest (radiographic protocol 105a) and a lateral chest (radiographic protocol 105b) are added as radiographic protocols.

[0034] Furthermore, when adding an examination, the operator presses the examination addition button 108 again and makes a similar selection. In the example of FIG. 3, the examination display area 106 is added, and a frontal abdomen 107a is added as a radiographic protocol.

[0035] After the operator adds all the examinations and radiographic protocols, the operator presses the examination start button 109. Thereby, the examinations to be performed are determined. In accordance with the pressing of the examination start button 109, the control unit 5 of the radiographic imaging apparatus 1 causes the display unit 2 to display a radiographic image screen as shown in FIG. 4. Here, the radiographic image screen is the screen used during imaging.

[0036] The imaging screen shown in FIG. 4 is basically configured to have a display area similar to the imaging protocol input screen described in FIG. 3. As newly added display areas, as shown in FIG. 4, an image display area 110, a message area 111, and an inspection end button 112 are displayed.

[0037] When the imaging screen is displayed, among all the inspections and imaging protocols, the chest front button (sensor A: imaging protocol 105a) arranged at the topmost position is in the selected state by default.

[0038] Accordingly, the control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus 1 transmits the imaging conditions (tube voltage, tube current, irradiation time, etc.) set corresponding to the selected imaging method button (imaging method) to the radiation generation control unit 4. Then, the control unit 5 controls the radiation detector 7 according to the set imaging conditions to prepare for imaging. When the preparation is complete, the radiation imaging apparatus 1 transitions to the imaging enabled state. At this time, a "Ready message" indicating the imaging enabled state is displayed in the message area 111.

[0039] Subsequently, the operator checks the imaging method and performs imaging settings and patient positioning. When a series of imaging preparations are completed, after the operator checks that it is in the imaging enabled state by referring to the message area 111, the operator presses a radiation irradiation switch (not shown). Then, the radiation imaging apparatus 1 irradiates radiation toward the subject (specific part of the patient) by the radiation generation unit 8, and the radiation detector 7 detects the radiation that has passed through the subject. Thereby, the imaging of the radiation image is performed.

[0040] When the imaging is completed, the control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus 1 acquires a captured image from the radiation detector 7 and performs image processing on the acquired captured image based on predetermined image processing conditions. The predetermined image processing conditions are defined in advance corresponding to the imaging method. When the image processing based on the predetermined image processing conditions is completed, the control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus 1 causes the processed captured image to be displayed in the image display area 110. Also, the control unit 5 generates a thumbnail 111a (reduced image) obtained by reducing the captured image and causes the thumbnail 111a to be displayed within the imaging protocol 105a.

[0041] The operator repeats the above-described procedure to perform imaging of the imaging protocols 105a, 105b, and 107a within all the inspection display areas 104 (inspection 1) and inspection display areas 106 (inspection 2). When all the imaging is completed, the operator presses the inspection end button 112. Thereby, a series of inspections is completed. In accordance with the pressing of the inspection end button 112, the control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus 1 causes the inspection information association screen as shown in FIG. 5 to be displayed on the display unit 2. The inspection information association screen is a screen used when selecting which inspection request information to rewrite when associating temporary inspection information with the inspection request information.

[0042] The inspection information association screen is configured to have the same display areas as the inspections and imaging protocols described with reference to FIG. 4. As newly added display areas, as shown in FIG. 5, an inspection request information list 120, a list acquisition button 121, a cancel button 122, a return button 123, and a next button 124 are displayed.

[0043] When the inspection information association screen of FIG. 5 is displayed, the inspection display area 104 arranged at the topmost position among all inspections is in the selected state by default. When the operator presses the list acquisition button 121, inspection request information is acquired from the RIS 12, and the inspection request information is listed and displayed in the inspection request information list 120. The operator selects the inspection request information to be associated from the inspection request information list and presses the Next button 124. By pressing the button 124, the notification unit 29 of the radiation imaging apparatus 1 causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 6. The inspection information association confirmation screen is a screen for comparing the temporary inspection information to be associated with the detailed information of the inspection request information. By displaying the inspection information association confirmation screen on the display unit 2, the operator can easily confirm the temporary inspection information and the inspection request information, and can reduce the error of the association target when associating the temporary inspection information with the inspection request information.

[0044] The notification unit 29 causes at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information obtained by the inspection (for example, 130, 105a, 111a) and the detailed information of the inspection request information selected by the association target selection unit 19 (for example, 132) to be displayed on the display unit 2. The association unit 20 associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information based on the confirmation result on the display unit 2 (for example, pressing the OK button 133). Here, the detailed information of the temporary inspection information includes the image taken by the inspection (the captured image display area 130), or the reduced image obtained by reducing the image (for example, 111a), or the imaging protocol associated with the temporary inspection information (for example, 105a). Further, the detailed information of the inspection request information includes information regarding the imaging protocol of the inspection (for example, 132). On the inspection information association confirmation screen, an inspection display area similar to the inspection and imaging protocol described in FIG. 5 is displayed. As newly added display areas, as shown in FIG. 6, a captured image display area 130, a display area 131 for the implemented inspection information, a display area 132 for the inspection request information, an OK button 133, a cancel button 134, a previous button 135, and a next button 136 are displayed.

[0045] When the inspection information association confirmation screen of FIG. 6 is displayed, the inspection request information selected on the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5) is in the default selected state, and the captured images associated with the imaging protocol of the selected inspection request information are displayed in the captured image display area 130. When the operator presses the Next button 136 or the Previous button 135, the images displayed in the captured image display area 130 can be switched. The captured images that can be switched are only the captured images associated with the selected inspection request information.

[0046] In addition, information (detailed information) indicating the details of the performed inspection is displayed in the performed inspection information display area 131. The information (detailed information) displayed in the performed inspection information display area 131 includes, for example, information about the patient such as patient name, date of birth, patient ID, gender, and information about the inspection such as inspection date and time, reception number, consulting doctor name, inspection description, reading doctor name, and information about the facility such as facility name. Note that the information listed here is an example, and the information displayed in the performed inspection information display area 131 is not limited to these information and may be set arbitrarily.

[0047] In addition, information (detailed information) indicating the details of the inspection request information selected on the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5) is displayed in the inspection request information display area 132. The information (detailed information) displayed in the inspection request information display area 132 includes, for example, patient information such as patient ID, patient name, gender, date of birth, height, weight, pregnancy status, and information about the inspection such as reception number, inspection date and time, inspection date, inspection time, RP description, imaging site information, protocol number, and information about the facility such as SPS description, modality, AETitle. Note that the information listed here is an example, and the information displayed in the inspection request information display area 132 is not limited to these information and may be set arbitrarily.

[0048] The notification unit 29 causes the display unit 2 to display an OK button 133 (operation input unit) that can receive the operator's confirmation result. Based on the input of the confirmation result from the OK button 133 (operation input unit), the association unit 20 associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information.

[0049] When the operator confirms that there is no problem with the inspection request information to be associated, the operator presses the OK button 133 to complete the association. When the OK button 133 is pressed, the inspection information association screen (Fig. 5) is displayed again. At this time, the inspection request information for which the association has been completed is removed from the inspection request information list 120 and is not displayed in the inspection request information list 120.

[0050] By repeating the above-described procedure, the association of inspection request information is completed for all inspections (for example, each inspection in the inspection display areas 104 and 106). When the association for all inspections is completed, the radiation imaging apparatus 1 again displays the imaging protocol input screen (Fig. 3).

[0051] According to the present embodiment, by displaying the inspection information association confirmation screen (Fig. 6) on the display unit 2, it is possible to easily compare the detailed information of the temporary inspection information, the imaging image associated therewith, and the information included in the inspection request information, and it is possible to reduce errors in the association target in the association between the inspection information and the inspection request information.

[0052] (Second Embodiment) In the process of the first embodiment, the configuration using the temporary inspection information generated by the inspection information generation unit 17 has been described. In the second embodiment, an example using the inspection information created by the operator will be described.

[0053] Note that the description of the same configuration, function, and operation as in the first embodiment is omitted, and in the second embodiment, mainly the differences from the first embodiment will be described.

[0054] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display example of the imaging screen in the second embodiment. Further, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing display examples of an editing screen for patient information and an editing screen for examination information in the second embodiment. In the configuration of the control unit 5 shown in FIG. 7, an examination information editing unit 21 and an examination edited information storage unit 22 are added.

[0055] The examination information editing unit 21 can edit the temporary examination information generated by the examination information generation unit 17 based on the input of the operator via the operation unit 3. The items edited by the examination information editing unit 21 are stored in the examination edited information storage unit 22.

[0056] The examination information editing unit 21 can edit the imaging protocol associated with the temporary examination information, and the notification unit 29 causes at least one of the detailed information of the temporary examination information edited by the examination information editing unit 21 and the detailed information of the examination request information to be displayed on the display unit 2.

[0057] In the display example of the imaging screen in FIG. 8, an image display area 110 similar to the imaging screen described in FIG. 4 is displayed. As newly added configurations, a patient information editing button 140 capable of editing patient information such as the patient name, and examination information editing buttons 141 and 142 capable of correcting examination information are newly displayed.

[0058] When the patient information editing button 140 shown in FIG. 8 is pressed, an editing screen 150 for patient information in FIG. 9 is displayed as an editing screen capable of editing the imaging protocol associated with the temporary examination information. When the examination information editing buttons 141 and 142 shown in FIG. 8 are pressed, an editing screen 157 for examination information in FIG. 9 is displayed.

[0059] On the patient information editing screen 150, information such as patient name 151, date of birth 152, patient ID 153, gender 154, etc. can be edited. On the examination information editing screen 157, information such as reception number 158, consulting doctor name 159, examination description 160, reading doctor name 161, facility name 162, etc. can be edited. Note that the editable information listed here is exemplary, and it is not limited to these and can be set arbitrarily. Also, it is possible to pre-determine the information after editing in advance, and for the operator to perform the editing by selecting the pre-set information from the selection list. On the patient information editing screen 150 and the examination information editing screen 157, when the cancel button 155 is pressed, the edited content is not saved, and the examination information editing unit 21 closes the editing screen. On the patient information editing screen 150 and the examination information editing screen 157, when the OK button 156 is pressed, the edited content is saved in the examination editing information storage unit 22, and the examination information editing unit 21 closes the editing screen.

[0060] When imaging is performed, the imaging screen of FIG. 8 is displayed. After imaging, when the patient information editing button 140 is pressed, the radiography apparatus 1 causes the display unit 2 to display the patient information editing screen 150 of FIG. 9 under the control of the examination information editing unit 21. For example, an arbitrary character string is described in the patient ID 153. When the editing is completed and the OK button 156 is pressed, the edited content is stored in the examination editing information storage unit 22.

[0061] Next, when the examination information editing button 141 of FIG. 8 is pressed, the radiography apparatus 1 causes the display unit 2 to display the examination information editing screen 157 of FIG. 9 under the control of the examination information editing unit 21. The operator, for example, describes an arbitrary character string in the examination description 160. When the editing is completed and the OK button 156 is pressed, the edited content is stored in the examination editing information storage unit 22.

[0062] The notification unit 29 causes the display unit 2 to list and display (e.g., 132 in FIG. 6) the detailed information of the inspection request information. When the imaging protocol of the temporary inspection information is edited by the inspection information editing unit 21, the notification unit 29 changes the display of the detailed information of the inspection request information in the list display (e.g., 132 in FIG. 6). In the list display, the notification unit 29 changes the display position of the corresponding information corresponding to the inspection information edited by the inspection information editing unit 21 among the detailed information of the inspection request information to the upper part of the list display, or changes the display color of the corresponding information, or changes the display size of the corresponding information. For example, the edited information of the patient ID and the inspection description stored in the inspection edit information storage unit 22 will be preferentially displayed in the display area 131 of the inspection information to be performed in FIG. 6 and the display area 132 of the inspection request information. Here, the preferential display means that, for example, the display position may be changed to be displayed at the upper part of the list, or the display color or the display size of the text display may be changed, etc. The examples given here are illustrative, and these are not limited and can be set arbitrarily.

[0063] According to this embodiment, on the inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6), the temporary inspection information edited by the operator can be preferentially displayed, and it becomes possible to easily compare it with the inspection request information. For example, when the patient name can be confirmed during imaging, the operator can edit the patient name, and then, on the inspection information association confirmation screen, it becomes possible to easily confirm the patient name edited by the operator and the patient name set in the inspection request information. Thereby, in the association between the inspection information and the inspection request information, errors in the association target can be reduced.

[0064] (The third embodiment) In the first embodiment, the configuration in which the operator selects the association target and confirms the association has been described. In the third embodiment, a configuration in which the system determines whether the inspection request information selected by the operator and the temporary inspection information are appropriate will be described.

[0065] Note that descriptions of configurations, functions, and operations similar to those of the first embodiment are omitted, and in the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will mainly be described.

[0066] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a control unit 5 of a radiation imaging apparatus according to a third embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the flow of a imaging process procedure according to the third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example of an alert screen according to the third embodiment.

[0067] In the configuration of the control unit 5 shown in FIG. 10, an association target comparison unit 23 is added. The association target comparison unit 23 compares temporary inspection information with selected inspection request information. Then, when the result of the comparison is inconsistent, the association target comparison unit 23 causes the display unit 2 to display a warning screen. The association target comparison unit 23 compares the inspection information selected by the association target selection unit 19. As a result of the comparison, when the inspection request information of the association target and the temporary inspection request information do not match, the association target comparison unit 23 causes the display unit 2 to display a warning screen 170 (alert screen) as shown in FIG. 12. The association target comparison unit 23 causes the display unit 2 to display the warning screen 170 when the imaging protocol associated with the temporary inspection information is different from the imaging protocol included in the detailed information of the selected inspection request information. In the warning screen 170 shown in FIG. 12, the association target comparison unit 23 causes a warning content display area 171, a cancel button 172, and an OK button 173 to be displayed on the warning screen 170.

[0068] Next, the flow of the imaging process procedure according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 11. In step S500, X-ray imaging is performed, and when the X-ray imaging is completed, the process proceeds to S501.

[0069] In step S501, the association target selection unit 19 causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association screen (FIG. 5). The operator selects the inspection request information of the association target from the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5). When the inspection request information of the association target is selected, the process proceeds to S502.

[0070] In step S502, the association target comparison unit 23 compares the shooting protocol associated with the temporary inspection information selected by the operator with the shooting protocol included in the inspection request information. When the comparison result is a match (S502 - YES), the association target comparison unit 23 advances the process to S505. On the other hand, in the determination process of step S502, when the comparison result is a mismatch (S502 - NO), the association target comparison unit 23 advances the process to step S503.

[0071] In step S503, based on the comparison result of mismatch, the association target comparison unit 23 causes the display unit 2 to display a warning screen 170 (alert screen) as shown in FIG. 12. When the operator checks the warning content display area 171 and determines not to perform the association and presses the cancel button 172, the association target selection unit 19 causes the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5) to be displayed on the display unit 2. The operator may reselect the inspection request information from the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5) displayed on the display unit 2.

[0072] On the other hand, when performing the association while the warning screen 170 (alert screen) is displayed, if the operator presses the OK button 173, the process proceeds to step S505. When an instruction to perform the association (pressing of the OK button 173) is input while the warning screen 170 is displayed, the notification unit 29 causes at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information and the detailed information of the selected inspection request information to be displayed on the display unit 2 as a confirmation screen (FIG. 6).

[0073] In step S505, the notification unit 29 causes an inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6) to be displayed on the display unit 2. When the operator checks the inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6) displayed on the display unit 2 and confirms that there is no problem with the inspection request information to be associated, and presses the OK button 133, the association unit 20 completes the association between the temporary inspection information and the inspection request information to be associated.

[0074] On the other hand, as a result of checking the inspection information association confirmation screen (Figure 6), when the operator determines not to perform the association and presses the cancel button 134, the association target selection unit 19 causes the inspection information association screen (Figure 5) to be displayed on the display unit 2. The operator may reselect the inspection request information from the inspection information association screen (Figure 5) displayed on the display unit 2.

[0075] According to this embodiment, it is possible to determine whether the information selected as the association target is appropriate, and when it is determined that it is not appropriate, an error in the association target can be reduced by displaying a warning. Thereby, in the association between the inspection information and the inspection request information, an error in the association target can be reduced.

[0076] (Fourth Embodiment) In the control unit 5 described in the first embodiment, it was possible to perform the association even with inspection request information of different patients for each inspection. In the fourth embodiment, an example in which the control unit 5 displays a warning when attempting to associate inspection request information of different patients for each inspection will be described.

[0077] Note that the description of the configuration, functions, and operations similar to those of the first embodiment is omitted, and in the fourth embodiment, mainly the differences from the first embodiment will be described.

[0078] Figure 13 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the control unit 5 of the radiography apparatus according to the fourth embodiment. Figure 14 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the imaging process procedure according to the fourth embodiment. Figure 15 is a diagram showing an example of the display of the alert screen according to the fourth embodiment.

[0079] In the configuration of the control unit 5 shown in Figure 13, a patient information storage unit 24 and a patient information comparison unit 25 are added. The patient information storage unit 24 stores the patient information (also referred to as subject information) set in the inspection request information associated by the association unit 20 for a plurality of temporary inspection information.

[0080] The patient information comparison unit 25 compares the patient information set for each of the plurality of test request information associated with a plurality of temporary test information (for example, 104, 106). The patient information comparison unit 25 compares the patient information of the test request information associated with the temporary test information (104) of one test among the plurality of tests stored in the patient information storage unit 24 with the patient information of the test request information associated with the temporary test information (106) of another test among the plurality of tests selected by the association target selection unit 19. When the patient information of one test is different from the patient information of another test, the patient information comparison unit 25 causes the warning screen 180 to be displayed on the display unit 2. That is, when the patient information is different as a result of the comparison, the patient information comparison unit 25 causes the warning screen 180 (alert screen) as shown in FIG. 15 to be displayed on the display unit 2. In the warning screen 180 shown in FIG. 15, the patient information comparison unit 25 causes the warning content display area 181, the cancel button 182, and the OK button 183 to be displayed on the warning screen 180.

[0081] Next, the flow of the imaging processing procedure of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 14. In step S600, X-ray imaging is performed, and when the X-ray imaging is completed, the process proceeds to S601.

[0082] In step S601, in order to select the test request information of the association target for the temporary test information regarding the first test (for example, the test display area 104 in FIG. 5), the association target selection unit 19 causes the test information association screen (FIG. 5) to be displayed on the display unit 2. The operator selects the test request information of the association target from the test information association screen (FIG. 5). When the test request information of the association target is selected, the process proceeds to S602.

[0083] In step S602, the notification unit 29 causes the test information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6) to be displayed on the display unit 2. The operator confirms the test information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6) displayed on the display unit 2.

[0084] In step S603, when it is confirmed that there is no problem with the inspection request information to be associated and the OK button 133 is pressed, the association unit 20 completes the association between the temporary inspection information and the inspection request information to be associated. When the association is completed, the association unit 20 transmits the patient information set in the associated inspection request information to the patient information storage unit 24. The patient information storage unit 24 stores the patient information set in the inspection request information transmitted from the association unit 20.

[0085] In step S604, in order to select the inspection request information to be associated with the temporary inspection information regarding the second inspection (for example, the inspection display area 106 in FIG. 5), the association target selection unit 19 causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association screen (FIG. 5). The operator selects the inspection request information to be associated from the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5). When the inspection request information to be associated is selected, the process proceeds to S605.

[0086] In step S605, the patient information comparison unit 25 compares the patient information included in the inspection request information selected by the association target selection unit 19 with the patient information stored in the patient information storage unit 24. When the comparison result of the patient information comparison unit 25 is a match (S502 - YES), the process proceeds to S608. On the other hand, in the determination process of step S605, when the comparison result is a mismatch (S605 - NO), the process proceeds to step S606.

[0087] In step S606, based on the non - matching comparison result, the patient information comparison unit 25 causes the display unit 2 to display a warning screen 180 (alert screen) as shown in FIG. 15. When the operator checks the warning content display area 181 and determines not to perform the association (S607 - NO) and presses the cancel button 182, the process returns to step S604, and the association target selection unit 19 causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association screen (FIG. 5). The operator may re - select the inspection request information from the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5) displayed on the display unit 2.

[0088] On the other hand, when association is performed with the warning screen 180 (alert screen) displayed (S607 - YES), when the operator presses the OK button 183, the process proceeds to step S608. When an instruction to perform association (pressing of the OK button 183) is input with the warning screen 180 displayed, the notification unit 29 causes the display unit 2 to display a confirmation screen (FIG. 6) for at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information and the detailed information of the selected inspection request information.

[0089] In step S608, the notification unit 29 causes the inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6) to be displayed on the display unit 2. After the operator checks the inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6) displayed on the display unit 2 and confirms that there is no problem with the inspection request information to be associated, when the operator presses the OK button 133, the association unit 20 completes the association between the temporary inspection information and the inspection request information to be associated.

[0090] On the other hand, as a result of checking the inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6), when the operator decides not to perform the association and presses the cancel button 134, the association target selection unit 19 causes the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5) to be displayed on the display unit 2. The operator may reselect the inspection request information from the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5) displayed on the display unit 2.

[0091] According to the present embodiment, when associating inspection request information of the same patient for multiple inspections, by storing the inspection request information already associated by the system, it is possible to prevent associating inspection request information of different patients for each inspection. Thereby, in the association between the inspection information and the inspection request information, errors in the association target can be reduced.

[0092] (Fifth Embodiment) In the fourth embodiment, a configuration was described in which immediately after the X-ray imaging is completed, inspection request information to be associated is selected for all inspections (temporary inspection information) and the association is performed. In the fifth embodiment, not limited to immediately after the X-ray imaging is completed, the association with inspections (temporary inspection information) is postponed, and in the association process to be resumed later, a configuration example will be described in which inspection request information to be associated is selected and the association is performed.

[0093] Note that the description of the configuration, function, and operation similar to those in the fourth embodiment is omitted, and in the fourth embodiment, mainly the differences from the fifth embodiment will be described.

[0094] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus according to the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the imaging processing procedure according to the fifth embodiment. In the configuration of the control unit 5 shown in FIG. 16, a pending inspection storage unit 26, a pending inspection selection unit 27, and a resumed inspection selection unit 28 are added.

[0095] The pending inspection selection unit 27 can select an inspection for which the association is to be postponed midway, and instructs the suspension of the inspection based on the temporary inspection information generated by the inspection information generation unit 17. When the suspension of the inspection is instructed, the association process for the temporary inspection information of the instructed inspection enters a suspended state (pending state).

[0096] The pending inspection storage unit 26 stores the temporary inspection information of the inspection for which the association has been postponed due to the selection by the pending inspection selection unit 27.

[0097] The resumed inspection selection unit 28 selects an inspection for which the association is to be resumed from the temporary inspection information of the inspections stored in the pending inspection storage unit 26. The resumed inspection selection unit 28 causes the pending inspection list screen 190 to be displayed on the display unit 2, and resumes the inspection in the pending state stored in the pending inspection storage unit 26 by an instruction to resume the inspection.

[0098] FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display example of an inspection information association screen in the fifth embodiment. On the inspection information association screen shown in FIG. 18, the same display areas as those of the inspection information association screen described in FIG. 5 are displayed, but a hold button 193 that can put the inspection on hold is newly added and displayed. When the hold button 193 is pressed and an instruction to hold the inspection is given, the association process for the temporary inspection information of the instructed inspection enters a held state (hold state).

[0099] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a display example of a held inspection list screen 190 in the fifth embodiment. On the held inspection list screen 190 shown in FIG. 19, a held inspection list 191, an area indicating the held inspection, and a resume inspection button 192 are displayed on the held inspection list screen 190. In the held inspection list screen 190 of FIG. 19, in the area indicating the held inspection, as an example of the held inspection, the inspection in the inspection display area 106 is in a held state.

[0100] FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a display example of a shooting screen for a resumed held inspection in the fifth embodiment. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a display example of an inspection information association screen for a resumed held inspection in the fifth embodiment, and FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a display example of an inspection information association confirmation screen for a resumed held inspection in the fifth embodiment.

[0101] Next, the flow of the shooting process procedure of the fifth embodiment will be described along the flowchart of FIG. 17. In step S700, X-ray shooting is performed, and when the X-ray shooting is completed, the process proceeds to S701.

[0102] In step S701, in order to select inspection request information to be associated with the temporary inspection information regarding the first inspection (for example, the inspection display area 104 in FIG. 5), the association target selection unit 19 causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association screen (FIG. 5). The operator selects the inspection request information to be associated from the inspection information association screen (FIG. 5). When the inspection request information to be associated is selected, the process proceeds to S702.

[0103] In step S702, the notification unit 29 causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6). The operator checks the inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 6) displayed on the display unit 2.

[0104] In step S703, when it is confirmed that there is no problem with the inspection request information to be associated and the OK button 133 is pressed, the association unit 20 completes the association between the temporary inspection information of the first inspection (inspection 1) and the inspection request information to be associated. When the association is completed, the association unit 20 transmits the patient information set in the associated inspection request information to the patient information storage unit 24. The patient information storage unit 24 stores the patient information set in the inspection request information transmitted from the association unit 20.

[0105] In step S704, when the operator presses the hold button 193, the hold inspection selection unit 27 puts the association process for the second inspection (inspection 2: for example, the inspection display area 106 in FIG. 5) in a hold state. Then, when the operator presses the next button 124, the hold inspection selection unit 27 ends the association process for the inspection in the hold state. The hold inspection selection unit 27 stores the information (temporary inspection information) of the inspection in the hold state in the hold inspection storage unit 26 and causes the display unit 2 to display a hold inspection list screen 190.

[0106] In step S705, when the operator selects an inspection to resume from the hold inspection list 191 displayed on the hold inspection list screen 190 and presses the inspection resume button 192, the second inspection (for example, the inspection display area 106 in FIG. 5) that was put in the hold state is resumed.

[0107] In step S706, when imaging is performed on the second inspection (inspection 2), the control unit 5 of the radiation imaging apparatus 1 causes the display unit 2 to display an imaging screen as shown in FIG. 20. When the operator presses the inspection end button 112, the second inspection (inspection 2) ends.

[0108] In step S707, in accordance with the pressing of the inspection end button 112, in order to select inspection request information to be associated with temporary inspection information regarding the second inspection (for example, the inspection display area 106 in FIG. 2), the association target selection unit 19 causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association screen (FIG. 21). The operator selects the inspection request information to be associated from the inspection information association screen (FIG. 21). When the inspection request information to be associated is selected, the process proceeds to S708.

[0109] The patient information comparison unit 25 compares the patient information set in the inspection request information associated with the temporary inspection information of one inspection for which the association by the association unit 20 has been completed, with the patient information set in the inspection request information associated with the temporary inspection information of another inspection for which the association has been restarted by the restart inspection selection unit 28. The patient information comparison unit 25 causes the warning screen 180 to be displayed on the display unit 2 when the patient information of one inspection is different from the patient information of the other inspection.

[0110] In step S708, the patient information comparison unit 25 compares the patient information included in the inspection request information selected by the association target selection unit 19 with the patient information stored in the patient information storage unit 24 (the patient information associated in the first inspection (inspection 1): S703). When the comparison result is a match (S708 - YES), the patient information comparison unit 25 advances the process to S711. On the other hand, in the determination process of step S708, when the comparison result is a mismatch (S708 - NO), the process advances to step S709.

[0111] In step S709, based on the mismatch comparison result, the patient information comparison unit 25 causes the warning screen 180 (alert screen) as shown in FIG. 15 to be displayed on the display unit 2. When the operator checks the warning content display area 181 and determines not to perform the association (S710 - NO) and presses the cancel button 182, the process returns to step S707, and the association target selection unit 19 causes the inspection information association screen (FIG. 21) to be displayed on the display unit 2. The operator may simply re - select the inspection request information from the inspection information association screen (FIG. 21) displayed on the display unit 2.

[0112] On the other hand, when association is performed while the warning screen 180 (alert screen) is being displayed (S710 - YES), when the operator presses the OK button 183, the process proceeds to step S711. When an instruction to perform association (pressing of the OK button 183) is input while the warning screen 180 is being displayed, the notification unit 29 causes the display unit 2 to display a confirmation screen (FIG. 22) for at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information and the detailed information of the selected inspection request information.

[0113] That is, in step S711, the notification unit 29 causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 22). After the operator checks the inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 22) displayed on the display unit 2 and confirms that there is no problem with the inspection request information to be associated, when the operator presses the OK button 133, the association unit 20 completes the association between the temporary inspection information of the second inspection (inspection 2) and the inspection request information to be associated.

[0114] On the other hand, as a result of checking the inspection information association confirmation screen (FIG. 22), when the operator decides not to perform the association and presses the cancel button 134, the association target selection unit 19 causes the display unit 2 to display an inspection information association screen (FIG. 21). The operator may reselect the inspection request information from the inspection information association screen (FIG. 21) displayed on the display unit 2.

[0115] According to the present embodiment, even when, among a plurality of inspections (for example, inspection 1 (104) and inspection 2 (106)), some of the inspections 2 are put on hold and then the held inspections 2 are resumed and association is performed, by storing the inspection request information of the already associated inspection 1, it is possible to prevent associating the inspection request information of different patients for each inspection. As a result, errors in the association target can be reduced.

[0116] The disclosure of this specification includes the following imaging control device, radiation imaging system, imaging control method, and program. (Item 1) An acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of inspection request information from an external device, A selection unit that selects inspection request information to be associated with temporary inspection information generated for performing an inspection from the plurality of inspection request information, A notification unit that causes at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information obtained by the inspection and the detailed information of the inspection request information selected by the selection unit to be displayed on a display unit, An association unit that associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information based on a confirmation result on the display unit, A photographing control device comprising: (Item 2) The detailed information of the temporary inspection information includes an image photographed by the inspection, a reduced image obtained by reducing the image, or a photographing protocol linked to the temporary inspection information, The photographing control device according to Item 1, wherein the detailed information of the inspection request information includes information regarding the photographing protocol of the inspection. (Item 3) The notification unit causes the display unit to display an operation input unit capable of receiving the confirmation result of the operator, The association unit according to Item 1 associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information based on an input of the confirmation result from the operation input unit. (Item 4) The device further includes an editing unit capable of editing a photographing protocol linked to the temporary inspection information, The photographing control device according to Item 2, wherein the notification unit causes at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information edited by the editing unit and the detailed information of the inspection request information to be displayed on the display unit. (Item 5) The notification unit causes the detailed information of the inspection request information to be displayed in a list on the display unit, The photographing control device according to Item 4, wherein when the photographing protocol of the temporary inspection information is edited by the editing unit, the display of the detailed information of the inspection request information in the list display is changed. (Item 6) The notification unit changes the display position of information corresponding to the inspection information edited by the editing unit among the detailed information of the inspection request information to the upper part of the list display in the list display, or changes the display color of the information, or changes the display size of the information, the imaging control device according to Item 5. (Item 7) The imaging control device according to Item 1, further comprising a comparison unit that compares the temporary inspection information and the selected inspection request information. The comparison unit causes the display unit to display a warning screen when the comparison result is inconsistent, the imaging control device according to Item 1. (Item 8) The comparison unit causes the display unit to display the warning screen when the imaging protocol associated with the temporary inspection information is different from the imaging protocol included in the detailed information of the selected inspection request information, the imaging control device according to Item 7. (Item 9) When an instruction to perform the association is input while the warning screen is being displayed, the notification unit causes the display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information and the detailed information of the selected inspection request information, the imaging control device according to Item 7. (Item 10) An inspection information generation unit capable of generating a plurality of temporary inspection information for performing a plurality of inspections, a storage unit that stores the patient information set in the inspection request information associated by the association unit for the plurality of temporary inspection information, and a patient information comparison unit that compares the patient information set in each of the plurality of inspection request information associated with the plurality of temporary inspection information, the imaging control device according to Item 1. The patient information comparison unit compares the patient information of the inspection request information associated with the temporary inspection information of one inspection among the plurality of inspections stored in the storage unit with the patient information of the inspection request information associated with the inspection information of another inspection among the plurality of inspections selected by the selection unit, and causes the display unit to display a warning screen when the patient information of the one inspection is different from the patient information of the other inspection, the imaging control device according to Item 1. (Item 11) When an instruction to perform the association is input while the warning screen is being displayed, the notification unit is the imaging control device according to Item 10 that causes the display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information and the detailed information of the selected inspection request information. (Item 12) A suspension inspection selection unit capable of selecting an inspection for which the association is to be suspended, a suspension inspection storage unit that stores temporary inspection information of the inspection for which the association has been suspended according to the selection of the suspension inspection selection unit, and a resumption inspection selection unit that selects an inspection for which the association is to be resumed from the temporary inspection information of the inspection stored in the suspension inspection storage unit. The imaging control device further includes: The patient information comparison unit, compares the patient information set in the inspection request information associated with the temporary inspection information of one inspection for which the association by the association unit has been completed, with the patient information set in the inspection request information associated with the temporary inspection information of another inspection for which the association has been resumed by the resumption inspection selection unit, and when the patient information of the one inspection and the patient information of the other inspection are different, causes the display unit to display a warning screen. The imaging control device according to Item 10. (Item 13) When an instruction to perform the association is input while the warning screen is being displayed, the notification unit is the imaging control device according to Item 12 that causes the display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information and the detailed information of the selected inspection request information. (Item 14) A radiation detector, the imaging control device according to Item 1 that controls radiation imaging using the radiation detector, and a radiation imaging system having the same. (Item 15) An acquisition step of acquiring a plurality of inspection request information from an external device, a selection step of selecting inspection request information to be associated with temporary inspection information generated for performing an inspection from the plurality of inspection request information, A notification step of causing a display unit to display at least one of detailed information of the temporary inspection information obtained by the inspection and detailed information of the inspection request information selected in the selection step; An association step of associating the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information based on a confirmation result in the display unit; A photographing control method having the above. (Item 16) A program for causing a computer to execute the photographing control method described in Item 15.

[0117] [Other Embodiments] The disclosed technology can also be realized by supplying a program that realizes one or more functions of the above-described embodiment to a system or apparatus via a network or a storage medium, and having one or more processors in the computer of the system or apparatus read and execute the program. Further, it can also be realized by a circuit (for example, ASIC) that realizes one or more functions.

[0118] The disclosed technology is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various changes and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, claims are attached to disclose the scope of the invention.

Explanation of Signs

[0119] 2: Display unit, 3: Operation unit, 4: Radiation generation control unit, 5: Control unit (photographing control device), 7: Radiation detector, 8: Radiation generation unit, 11: HIS, 12: RIS, 13: PACS, 14: Printer, 15: Network, 16: Photographing image storage unit, 17: Inspection information generation unit, 18: Inspection request information acquisition unit, 19: Association target selection unit, 20: Association unit, 29: Notification unit, 100: Photographing room, 133: OK button (operation input unit), 170: Warning screen (notification display), 180: Warning screen (notification display)

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires a plurality of inspection request information from an external device; A selection unit that selects inspection request information to be associated with temporary inspection information generated for performing an inspection from the plurality of inspection request information; A notification unit that causes a display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information obtained by the inspection and the detailed information of the inspection request information selected by the selection unit; An association unit that associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information based on a confirmation result on the display unit; A photographing control device comprising the above.

2. The detailed information of the temporary inspection information includes an image photographed by the inspection, a reduced image obtained by reducing the image, or a photographing protocol linked to the temporary inspection information. The photographing control device according to Claim 1, wherein the detailed information of the inspection request information includes information regarding the photographing protocol of the inspection. The photographing control device according to Claim 1, wherein the detailed information of the inspection request information includes information regarding the photographing protocol of the inspection.

3. The notification unit causes the display unit to display an operation input unit capable of receiving the confirmation result of the operator, and the association unit associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information based on the input of the confirmation result from the operation input unit. The photographing control device according to Claim 1. The photographing control device according to Claim 1, wherein the association unit associates the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information based on the input of the confirmation result from the operation input unit.

4. The photographing control device according to Claim 2, further comprising an editing unit capable of editing the photographing protocol linked to the temporary inspection information, and the notification unit causes the display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information edited by the editing unit and the detailed information of the inspection request information. The photographing control device according to Claim 2, wherein the notification unit causes the display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information edited by the editing unit and the detailed information of the inspection request information.

5. The notification unit causes the display unit to display the detailed information of the inspection request information in a list, and when the photographing protocol of the temporary inspection information is edited by the editing unit, changes the display of the detailed information of the inspection request information in the list display. The photographing control device according to Claim 4. The photographing control device according to Claim 4, wherein when the photographing protocol of the temporary inspection information is edited by the editing unit, the display of the detailed information of the inspection request information in the list display is changed.

6. The notification unit changes the display position of information corresponding to the inspection information edited by the editing unit among the detailed information of the inspection request information to the upper part of the list display, or changes the display color of the information, or changes the display size of the information in the list display. The photographing control device according to Claim 5.

7. The photographing control device according to Claim 7, further comprising a comparison unit that compares the temporary inspection information with the selected inspection request information. The imaging control device according to claim 1, wherein the comparison unit causes the display unit to display a warning screen when the comparison result is inconsistent.

8. The imaging control device according to claim 7, wherein the comparison unit causes the display unit to display the warning screen when the imaging protocol associated with the temporary inspection information is different from the imaging protocol included in the detailed information of the selected inspection request information.

9. When an instruction to perform the association is input while the warning screen is being displayed, The imaging control device according to claim 7, wherein the notification unit causes the display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information and the detailed information of the selected inspection request information.

10. An inspection information generation unit capable of generating a plurality of temporary inspection information for performing a plurality of inspections; A storage unit that stores patient information set in the inspection request information associated by the association unit for the plurality of temporary inspection information; A patient information comparison unit that compares the patient information set in each of the plurality of inspection request information associated with the plurality of temporary inspection information, and further includes: The patient information comparison unit, Compares the patient information of the inspection request information associated with the temporary inspection information of one inspection among the plurality of inspections stored in the storage unit with the patient information of the inspection request information associated with the inspection information of another inspection among the plurality of inspections selected by the selection unit, The imaging control device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit displays a warning screen when the patient information of the one inspection is different from the patient information of the other inspection.

11. When an instruction to perform the association is input while the warning screen is being displayed, The imaging control device according to claim 10, wherein the notification unit causes the display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary inspection information and the detailed information of the selected inspection request information.

12. A hold inspection selection unit capable of selecting an inspection for which the association is to be put on hold; A hold inspection storage unit that stores the temporary inspection information of the inspection for which the association has been put on hold according to the selection of the hold inspection selection unit; A resume inspection selection unit that selects an inspection for which the association is to be resumed from the temporary inspection information of the inspection stored in the hold inspection storage unit, and further includes: The patient information comparison unit, Patient information set in the examination request information associated with the temporary examination information of one examination for which the association by the association unit has been completed, and Compare with the patient information set in the examination request information associated with the temporary examination information of another examination for which the association has been restarted by the restart examination selection unit, and The imaging control device according to claim 10, wherein when the patient information of the one examination is different from the patient information of the other examination, a warning screen is displayed on the display unit.

13. When an instruction to perform the association is input while the warning screen is being displayed, The notification unit causes the display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary examination information and the detailed information of the selected examination request information. The imaging control device according to claim 12.

14. A radiation detector, and A radiation imaging system comprising the imaging control device according to claim 1 for controlling radiation imaging using the radiation detector.

15. An acquisition step of acquiring a plurality of examination request information from an external device; A selection step of selecting, from the plurality of examination request information, examination request information to be associated with temporary examination information generated for performing an examination; A notification step of causing the display unit to display at least one of the detailed information of the temporary examination information obtained by the examination and the detailed information of the examination request information selected in the selection step; An association step of associating the temporary examination information and the selected examination request information based on a confirmation result on the display unit; An imaging control method comprising:

16. A program for causing a computer to execute the imaging control method according to claim 15.

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