Ultrasound diagnostic equipment

Abstract

The present invention provides an ultrasound diagnostic device that can achieve both a display area height suitable for both sitting and standing postures, and a display area height suitable for a standing posture. [Solution] Display areas 25 are provided on at least the front portion 21 and the back portion 23. When viewed from the normal direction N, the front display area 26, which is the display area 25 on the front portion 21, and the back display area 27, which is the display area 25 on the back portion 23, overlap at least. The length L1 in the vertical direction V in the front display area 26 is greater than the length L2 in the vertical direction V in the back display area 27. The lower end 27a of the back display area 27 is located above the lower end 26a of the front display area 26 in the vertical direction V.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for displaying biological information.

Background Art

[0002] When multiple people view images simultaneously on an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus, if the display screen of the monitor is limited to one direction, it is necessary to turn the monitor towards multiple people, and there may be a case where more people cannot view the images. In contrast, in Patent Document 1, a display device in which two liquid crystal displays are laminated back-to-back is used so that it can be viewed from both the front and back sides.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] As described above, ultrasound diagnostic equipment is equipped with a monitor that displays various medical information, as well as medical devices such as ultrasound contactors that make contact with the patient to perform diagnosis. When using such ultrasound diagnostic equipment, physicians acquire the patient's vital signs through the monitor's display area, as well as through direct actions on the patient, such as palpation and questioning, and by using various medical devices to approach the patient and acquire their vital signs. For this reason, physicians may adopt appropriate postures, such as sitting (sitting in a chair) or standing (standing), depending on the patient's position, posture, and the area being observed. On the other hand, since technicians primarily acquire the patient's vital signs through the monitor's display area, there is little need for them to be sitting, and they are generally in a standing position. Therefore, physicians need to adjust the height of the display area they should focus on depending on whether they are sitting or standing, while technicians are required to have the display area at an appropriate height when standing.

[0005] The present invention aims to provide an ultrasound diagnostic device that can achieve a display area height suitable for both seated and standing positions, as well as for standing positions only. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention relates to an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus for acquiring and processing a patient's biological information, comprising a housing having a front portion that extends vertically in part, and a back portion located on the opposite side of the front portion with respect to the normal direction of the front portion, wherein display areas are provided on at least the front portion and the back portion, and when viewed from the normal direction, the front display area, which is the display area on the front portion, and the back display area, which is the display area on the back portion, overlap at least.

[0007] The front display area and the rear display area may be separate. The rear monitor having the rear display area may be detachably attached to the housing. Preferably, the rear monitor having the rear display area is fixed to the housing. Preferably, the surface of the rear part including the rear display area is flat. Preferably, the display panel includes a front display area and a rear display area. Preferably, the vertical length of the front display area is greater than the vertical length of the rear display area, and the lower end of the rear display area is located vertically above the lower end of the front display area. Preferably, the vertical length of the front display area is greater than the vertical length of the rear display area, and the lower end of the front display area is located vertically at the same position as the lower end of the rear display area, or vertically above the lower end of the rear display area.

[0008] The amount of information displayed in the rear display area may be the same as the amount of information displayed in the area of ​​the front display area corresponding to the installation area of ​​the rear display area. Preferably, the width of the rear display area is less than or equal to the width of the front display area.

[0009] The housing is provided with first gripping portions extending vertically, located at the right and left ends, respectively, and the width between the first gripping portions is preferably 30 cm to 57 cm. The vertical installation range of the first gripping portions preferably overlaps with at least a portion of the length of the front display area, or at least a portion of the length of the rear display area. The rear side is provided with a second gripping portion extending laterally and intersecting the vertical direction.

[0010] Preferably, the housing portion has a first region in which at least a part of the front display area and the rear display area are provided, and a third region below the first region and inclined toward the front portion in the direction normal to the first region. Preferably, the housing portion has a second region below the third region and in the direction normal to the rear portion, and the length of the first region in the direction normal to is smaller than the length of the second region in the direction normal to.

[0011] The rear display area preferably displays content that is shown on at least a portion of the front display area. The content displayed on at least a portion of the front display area preferably is a graphical user interface (GUI).

[0012] Preferably, the GUI for the front display area is positioned vertically below the front display area, and the GUI for the back display area is positioned vertically above the back display area, or across the entire back display area.

[0013] The GUI of the front display area preferably displays additional GUI elements that are not shown in the GUI of the back display area.

[0014] It is preferable that input to the GUI of the front display area takes precedence over input to the GUI of the rear display area.

[0015] Preferably, when the GUI of the front display area is operated, the operation is reflected in the GUI of the rear display area, or when the GUI of the rear display area is operated, the operation is reflected in the GUI of the front display area.

[0016] When the GUI of the front display area is operated, it is preferable that the operation result displayed in the front display area is displayed in the rear display area, or when the GUI of the rear display area is operated, it is preferable that the operation result displayed in the rear display area is displayed in the front display area. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, it is possible to achieve a display area height suitable for both sitting and standing postures, as well as for standing postures only. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] This is a side view of an ultrasound diagnostic device. [Figure 2]It is a front view of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. [Figure 3] It is a rear view of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus when viewed from the rear side, where the rear monitor is detachable. [Figure 5] It is a side view of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus provided with a display panel. [Figure 6] (A) is a perspective view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus when viewed from the front side, and (B) is a perspective view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus when viewed from the rear side. [Figure 7] (A) is a front view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus on which a GUI is displayed, and (B) is a rear view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus on which a GUI is displayed. [Figure 8] (A) is a front view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus on which a GUI is displayed and a touch operation is being performed, and (B) is a rear view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus on which a GUI is displayed and a touch operation is being performed. [Figure 9] (A) is a front view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus on which a GUI is displayed and a touch operation is being performed, and (B) is a rear view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that is automatically operated in conjunction with a touch operation in the front display area where a GUI is displayed. [Figure 10] (A) is a front view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus on which an operation result by a GUI and a touch operation is displayed, and (B) is a rear view of a housing portion of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus on which a GUI and an operation result in the front display area are displayed. [Figure 11] It is a front view and a side view of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus when the first region and the third region are connected. [Figure 12] It is a front view and a side view of an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus when the first region and the third region are separated. [Figure 13] It is an explanatory diagram showing a front portion and a rear portion when the lower end of the front display area is above the lower end of the rear display area. [Figure 14] It is a perspective view of a rear portion showing a horizontal gripping portion. [Figure 15]This is an explanatory diagram showing the lengths in the normal direction of the first and second regions. [Figure 16] This is an explanatory diagram showing a partial cross-section of the front display area. [Figure 17] This is an explanatory diagram showing a partial cross-section of the front, back, and side edges when viewed from above in the vertical direction. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0019] As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 acquires the patient's biological information, processes it, and displays it. The ultrasound diagnostic device 10 processes and displays the ultrasound image obtained by applying the transducer to the patient. In addition to being an ultrasound diagnostic device, the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 can be used as various ultrasound diagnostic devices, such as surgical devices.

[0020] The ultrasound diagnostic device 10 comprises a housing 11 and a handle 12. The housing 11 includes a front portion 21 and a back portion 23 located on the upper side of the vertical direction V, a side portion 22 located at the end of the front portion 21 with respect to a lateral direction H that intersects (specifically, orthogonally) with the normal direction N of the front portion 21 and also intersects (specifically, orthogonally) with the vertical direction V, and a base 28 provided at the lower part of the vertical direction V. The side portion 22 has a right end 22a and a left end 22b. A connector (not shown) for an ultrasound probe, which is a contact used for ultrasound diagnosis, is installed on the front side of the base 28. A processor (not shown) that controls the transmission and reception of signals from the ultrasound probe and generates ultrasound images may be provided inside the base 28.

[0021] The handle 12 has a gripping portion 12a (first gripping portion) that is grasped by the user when moving the ultrasound diagnostic device 10. The gripping portion 12a extends in the vertical direction V and is attached to the right end 22a and the left end 22b, respectively. Four casters 13 are provided on the caster mounting plate 28a at the bottom of the base 28, below the housing portion 11 in the vertical direction V. These four casters 13 allow the entire ultrasound diagnostic device 10 to be moved. The number of casters is not limited to four, as long as it is sufficient to balance the entire ultrasound diagnostic device 10. Furthermore, it is preferable to use casters with a larger diameter (e.g., 6 inches) than the commonly used 5-inch casters. By using such large-diameter casters, the ultrasound diagnostic device 10, which has a vertically elongated shape as a whole, can be transported stably without losing balance. Furthermore, the housing 11 is the basic part of the ultrasound diagnostic device 10, and if there is a separate component that is separated (for example, the rear monitor 30 described later), the housing 11 and the separate component will differ in size and other characteristics.

[0022] As shown in Figure 11, the housing portion 11 has a first region R1 in which at least a part of the front display area 26 and the rear display area 27 are provided, a third region R3 below the first region R1 and inclined toward the front portion 21 in the normal direction N with respect to the first region R1, and a second region R2 below the third region and inclined toward the rear portion 23 in the normal direction N. The first region R1 includes a flat portion 21a provided on the front portion 21 and extending in the vertical direction V. The third region R3 includes an inclined portion 21b provided on the front portion 21 and inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction V. The second region R2 includes a base 28. The caster mounting plate 28a of the base 28 has a length Db in the lateral direction H (width direction) that is longer than the length Da in the normal direction N (depth direction). Furthermore, the length Da of the caster mounting plate 28a of the base 28 in the normal direction N (depth direction) is longer than the length D2 of the second region (see Figure 15).

[0023] Because the third region R3 is inclined toward the front portion 21, the physician can bring the inclined portion 21b of the third region R3, where the GUI and other information are displayed, closer to the physician even while standing, thus improving the physician's operability. In addition, by folding the third region, the physician can perform touch operations on the operating surface of the inclined portion 21b of the third region R3 without bending the palm of the hand towards the panel surface of the inclined portion 21b, thus improving the physician's operability. Therefore, by folding the third region R3 relative to the first region R1, the loss of operability is reduced and operability is improved compared to the case where the third region R3 is not folded. It is preferable that no display area such as an operating surface is provided on the back portion 23 side of the third region.

[0024] In the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 10 shown in Figure 11, the third region R3 is connected to the first region R1. In this case, it is preferable that the inclined portion 21b of the third region R3 is connected to the first region R1 with a connection angle θ of 10° to 50°. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 12, the first region R1 and the third region R1 may be separated in the front portion 21.

[0025] The rear surface 23 is located on the opposite side of the front surface 21 with respect to the normal direction N of the front surface 21. The housing 11 may also be equipped with a control unit (processor) for processing and displaying biological information. The contact probe used for ultrasound diagnosis is held in a contact probe holding unit 24 located below the gripping unit 12a in the vertical direction V. The front surface 21, which defines the normal direction, has both a flat surface and an inclined surface that are flat, not curved or curved.

[0026] The display area 25 is provided on at least the front portion 21 and the back portion 23, and displays biological information. Specifically, when viewed from the normal direction N, it is preferable that the front display area 26, which is the display area 25 on the front portion 21 side, and the back display area 27, which is the display area 25 on the back portion 23 side, overlap at least. The length L1 in the vertical direction V of the front display area 26 is greater than the length L2 in the vertical direction V of the back display area 27. Also, the lower end 27a of the back display area 27 is located above the lower end 26a of the front display area 26 in the vertical direction V.

[0027] As a result, on the front side 21, the user can assume both sitting and standing positions, like a doctor. This allows for the acquisition of not only patient biometric information, such as medical record information, through the front display area 26, but also the acquisition of patient biometric information by directly interacting with the patient, such as through palpation and questioning. On the other hand, on the back side 23, the user can assume only a standing position, like a technician. This allows for the acquisition of patient biometric information through the back display area 27 while standing.

[0028] Furthermore, in the ultrasound diagnostic device 10, a display area 25 is integrally provided on the front 21 and back 23 of the housing 11, which is used for acquiring and processing biological information. Therefore, even when a user observes the display area 25, the housing 11 does not get in the way, and the housing 11 does not restrict the observer's standing position. On the other hand, as in Patent Document 1, when the monitor observed by a doctor such as an anesthesiologist and the management device managed by the monitor observer are separate, the management device becomes an obstacle when observing the monitor, restricting the monitor observer's standing position.

[0029] Furthermore, the width W3 between the gripping parts 12a (see Figures 2 and 3) is preferably 30 cm to 57 cm as an effective inner width. This effective inner width is preferably set to encompass, for example, the shoulder width of an adult Japanese person (for example, greater than the shoulder width of a petite woman but less than or equal to the maximum shoulder width of a man), which is 380 mm to 460 mm. By setting the width W3 between the gripping parts 12a as described above, when transporting the ultrasound diagnostic device 10, the width W3 between the gripping parts 12a is within the range of the transporter's shoulder width, thereby reducing the load on the transporter's shoulder muscles and allowing the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 to be transported safely.

[0030] Alternatively, instead of positioning the lower end 27a of the rear display area 27 higher in the vertical direction V than the lower end 26a of the front display area 26, the lower end 26a of the front display area 26 may be positioned higher in the vertical direction V than the lower end 27a of the rear display area 27, as shown in Figure 13. In this case, even when the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 is used in a narrow operating room and is moved close to the floor, the display of the rear display area 27 will be visible to the operator or clinical engineer. The lower end 26a of the front display area 26 may be in the same position in the vertical direction V as the lower end 27a of the rear display area 27.

[0031] Furthermore, in addition to the installation range L3 of the gripping portion 12a in the vertical direction V being within the range of length L1 of the front display area 26 and the range of length L2 of the back display area 27, a portion of the installation range L3 of the gripping portion 12a may overlap with the range of length L1 of the front display area 26 or the range of length L2 of the back display area 27. For example, as shown in Figure 13, the installation range L3 of the gripping portion 12a is set within the range of length L2 of the back display area 27, while a portion of the installation range L3 of the gripping portion 12a overlaps with a portion of the range of length L1 of the front display area 26, and the rest is located below the front display area 26 outside the range of length L1.

[0032] As shown in Figure 14, the back surface 23 may be provided with a horizontal gripping portion 12b (second gripping portion) extending in the lateral direction H below the vertical direction V of the back surface display area 27. When moving the ultrasound diagnostic device 10, the transporter can grasp both the vertical gripping portion 12a and the horizontal gripping portion 12b with their hands, allowing the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 to be moved stably without using anything other than the transporter's hands, such as their chest. Furthermore, when the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 is moved with various devices such as printers and computing devices placed on the base 28, if the back surface 23 is about to collide with a wall or the like, the horizontal gripping portion 12b will first collide with the wall or the like, and the gripping portion 12b will function like a car bumper, thus preventing the various devices placed on the base 28 from directly colliding with the wall or the like.

[0033] As shown in Figure 15, it is preferable that the length D1 (depth) of the normal direction N of the first region R1 is smaller than the length D2 (depth) of the normal direction N of the second region R2. Also, it is preferable that the length LR1 of the vertical direction V of the first region R1 is larger than the length LR2 of the vertical direction V of the second region R2. In this case, the first region R1 includes the front portion 21, and the second region R2 includes the portion of the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 excluding the front portion 21, and corresponding to the portion below the front portion 21.

[0034] Furthermore, length D1 is preferably the distance between the end of the caster mounting plate 28a of the base 28 and the flat portion 21a, and is preferably 120 mm or less. Furthermore, length D2 is preferably the length N in the normal direction of the caster mounting plate 28a, and is preferably 180 mm or less. Furthermore, the shape of the caster mounting plate 28a is preferably close to a square, and therefore, the aspect ratio of the caster mounting plate 28a is preferably 1.4:1 to 1:1, which is close to a square. By defining the first region R1 or the second region R2 as described above, even when various devices such as printers and computing devices are placed on the base 28, the center of gravity of the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 is less likely to shift, and the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 can be stably installed or moved. Furthermore, by considering the weight ratio between the first and second regions, setting the length D1 to be less than or equal to the thickness of two liquid crystal monitors included in the front 21 and back 23 of the first region, and setting the length D2 to be about 1.5 times the thickness of the liquid crystal monitor, the center of gravity of the entire ultrasound diagnostic device 10 is stabilized.

[0035] In this embodiment, the surface of the housing portion 11 and the surface of the back portion 23, including the back display area 27, are flat. For example, as shown in the cross-section of the back portion 23 in Figure 16, the surface of the back portion 23, including the back display area 27, is flat. Also, as shown in Figure 17, the side end portion 22 has a structure that is curved in a convex shape between the front portion 21 and the back portion 23, making it difficult for dirt and other debris to enter. As a result, the entire housing portion 11, including the back display area 27, is resistant to dirt and other debris, and even if blood or other substances generated during surgery adhere to it, it can be easily removed by wiping. Therefore, the burden of post-operative cleaning can be reduced, and as a result, cleanliness can be maintained with simple cleaning. It is preferable that the surface of the housing portion 11 and the back display area 27 be a flush structure with gaps and irregularities of 0.5 mm or less, and be made of a wipe-resistant material compliant with IEC60601-1.

[0036] The front display area 26 and the rear display area 27 may be separate. For example, as shown in Figure 4, the rear monitor 30 having the rear display area 27 may be detachably attached to the housing 11. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 5, it is preferable that the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 includes a display panel 31 that includes a front display area 26 and a rear display area 27. The display panel 31 is continuously provided from the front portion 21 through the upper end portion 32 of the housing 11 to the rear portion 23. This allows the display panel 31 to display as much biological information as possible in both the front display area 26 and the rear display area 27. The rear monitor 30 may be fixed to the housing 11. In this case, it is preferable that no gaps or irregularities occur between the housing 11 and the monitor in order to improve cleanability and hygiene.

[0037] As shown in Figures 6(A) and (B), the amount of information displayed in the rear display area 27 may be the same as the amount of information displayed in area 26b of the front display area 26 that corresponds to the installation area of ​​the rear display area 27. By displaying the minimum necessary amount of biological information in area 26b, the minimum necessary amount of biological information can also be confirmed or manipulated in the rear display area 27. Furthermore, it is preferable that the width W2 of the rear display area 27 be less than or equal to the width W1 of the front display area 26. Note that "the amount of information is the same" includes not only cases where the amount of information is exactly the same, but also cases where there is a difference in the amount of information, but it can be considered to be approximately the same.

[0038] The rear display area 27 preferably displays content shown in at least a portion of the front display area 26. Specifically, the content displayed in at least a portion of it preferably is a GUI (Graphical User Interface). This allows the user to place an operating system such as a GUI on the front display area 26 or rear display area 27 that extends in the vertical direction V, and to arrange the operating system and the display system on the same plane, thereby enabling the user to perform observation of the display area 25 and various operations on the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 without burdening them. On the other hand, in conventional ultrasound diagnostic devices, the control console of the device was placed on a horizontal surface such as a cart, and the monitor was placed in the vertical direction. Therefore, in order to place both the control console and the monitor, it was necessary to either offset them in the vertical direction V, or to place the control console on the main unit and the monitor at a distance from the main unit, thus separating their positions. As a result, it was difficult to place the monitor and the control console on the same plane, and the two actions of observation and operation were separated, which was burdensome for the user performing both.

[0039] For example, as shown in Figures 7(A) and 7(B), the GUI 35 of the front display area 26 is positioned below the vertical direction V of the front display area 26 (preferably below the vertical direction V of area 26b (see Figure 6(A))). On the other hand, the GUI 36 of the back display area 27 is positioned above the vertical direction V of the back display area 27, or across the entire surface of the back display area 27. It is preferable that the GUI 35 of the front display area 26 displays GUIs that are not displayed in the GUI 36 of the back display area 27. Conversely, it is preferable that the GUI 36 of the back display area 27 displays GUIs that are not displayed in the GUI 35 of the front display area 26.

[0040] Furthermore, it is preferable that input to the GUI 35 in the front display area 26 takes precedence over input to the GUI 36 in the rear display area 27. In this case, as shown in Figures 8(A) and (B), if a touch operation T1 for GUI 35 and a touch operation T2 for GUI 36 are performed simultaneously within a certain period, touch operation T1 takes precedence over touch operation T2, enabling input to GUI 35 while disabling input to GUI 36. Conversely, input to GUI 36 in the rear display area 27 may take precedence over input to GUI 35 in the front display area 26.

[0041] Furthermore, when the GUI 35 on the front display area 26 is operated, it is preferable to reflect the operation content in the GUI 36 on the back display area 27. In this case, as shown in Figures 9(A) and (B), when a touch operation T1 is performed on the GUI 35, the operation of the GUI 36a (with the same function) corresponding to the GUI 35a on the back display area 27 is automatically performed in conjunction with the touch operation T1. Conversely, when the GUI 36 on the back display area 27 is operated, the operation content may be reflected in the GUI 35 on the front display area 26.

[0042] Furthermore, when the GUI 35 in the front display area 26 is operated, it is preferable that the operation result displayed in the front display area 26 is also displayed in the back display area 27. In this case, as shown in Figures 10(A) and (B), when a touch operation T1 is performed on the GUI 35, the operation result 38 obtained by the touch operation T1 is displayed on the front display area 26 and also on the back display area 27. In this case, it is preferable to also display an auxiliary indicator 39 indicating that the operation result 38 was obtained by a touch operation T1 on the GUI 35. Conversely, when the GUI 36 in the back display area 27 is operated, the operation result displayed in the back display area 27 may be displayed on the front display area 26.

[0043] In this embodiment, each process is performed on any computer. Furthermore, any computer may perform these processes using a processor, a program, or a combination thereof. Any computer may be a general-purpose computer, a computer designed for a specific purpose, a workstation, or any other hardware element capable of running a program.

[0044] A processor may consist of one or more hardware components, and the type of hardware is not limited. For example, a processor may consist of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a programmable logic device such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), a dedicated circuit for executing specific processing such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a GPU (Graphic Processing Unit), or an NPU (Neural Processing Unit). Furthermore, the processor has various units or means that execute the various processes described in this embodiment. The type of hardware may also be a combination of different types of hardware. When multiple hardware components are configured to execute one or more processes of a processor, these components may reside in physically separate devices or in the same device. Also, in any embodiment, the order of the processes performed by the processor is not limited to the order described above and may be changed as appropriate. The hardware is composed of electrical circuits (circuitry) combining circuit elements such as semiconductor elements.

[0045] Furthermore, this embodiment may be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, microcode, or a combination thereof. The software, firmware, and microcode are composed of a program. The program may also be, for example, a group of program modules, each of which may be implemented by a processor configured to perform its respective function. The program may be program code or multiple code segments stored on one or more non-temporary computer-readable media (e.g., recording media or other storage). The program may be divided and stored on multiple non-temporary computer-readable media located on devices that are physically separated from each other. The program code or code segment may represent any combination of procedures, functions, subprograms, routines, subroutines, modules, software packages, classes, or instructions, data structures, or program statements. The program code or code segment may be connected to other code segments or hardware circuits by sending and receiving information, data, arguments, parameters, or memory contents. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0046] 10. Ultrasound diagnostic equipment 11. Enclosure 12 handles 12a Grip part 12b Grip part 13 Casters 21 Front view 23 Back part 24 Contact holding part 25 Display area 26 Front display area 26a Bottom end 26b area 27 Back display area 27a Bottom end 28 Pedestal 28a Caster mounting plate 30 Rear-facing monitor 31 Display Panel 32 Upper end 35, 36 GUI 38 Operation results 39 Auxiliary display V Vertical direction N normal direction L1, L2 Length L3 Installation Range W1, W2, W3 width T1, T2 Touch Operation R1 1st area R2 2nd area R3 3rd area

Claims

1. In an ultrasound diagnostic device that acquires and processes a patient's biological information, The housing comprises a front portion having at least a portion extending vertically, and a back portion located on the opposite side of the front portion with respect to the normal direction of the front portion. Display areas are provided on at least the front and rear surfaces. An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus in which, when viewed from the normal direction, the front display area on the front side and the back display area on the back side overlap at least.

2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the front display area and the rear display area are separated.

3. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the rear-side monitor having the rear-side display area is detachably attached to the housing.

4. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the rear-side monitor having the rear-side display area is fixed to the housing portion.

5. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the surface of the back portion including the back surface display area is flat.

6. The vertical length in the front display area is greater than the vertical length in the rear display area. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lower end of the rear display area is located vertically above the lower end of the front display area.

7. The vertical length in the front display area is greater than the vertical length in the rear display area. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lower end of the front display area is located at the same position in the vertical direction as the lower end of the rear display area, or is located above the lower end of the rear display area in the vertical direction.

8. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the width of the rear display area is less than or equal to the width of the front display area.

9. The housing portion is provided with a first gripping portion that extends vertically, located at the right and left ends, respectively. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the width between the first gripping portions is 30 cm to 57 cm.

10. The housing portion is provided with a first gripping portion that extends vertically, located at the right and left ends, respectively. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the vertical installation range of the first gripping portion overlaps with at least a portion of the length range of the front display area, or at least a portion of the length range of the back display area.

11. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a second gripping portion provided on the back surface and extending in a lateral direction intersecting the vertical direction.

12. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the housing portion comprises a first region on which at least a part of the front display area and the rear display area are provided, and a third region located below the first region and inclined toward the front portion in the direction normal to the first region.

13. The housing portion has a second region located below the third region and on the back surface side in the normal direction, The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the length of the first region in the normal direction is smaller than the length of the second region in the normal direction.

14. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the rear surface display area displays the contents displayed in at least a part of the front surface display area.

15. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the content displayed in at least part of the above is a GUI.

16. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the GUI of the front display area further displays GUIs that are not displayed in the GUI of the rear display area.

17. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the GUI of the front display area is operated, the operation content is reflected in the GUI of the rear display area, or when the GUI of the rear display area is operated, the operation content is reflected in the GUI of the front display area.

18. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the GUI of the front display area is operated, the operation result displayed in the front display area is displayed in the rear display area, or when the GUI of the rear display area is operated, the operation result displayed in the rear display area is displayed in the front display area.

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