Radiography control device, radiation photography system, display control method and program

Abstract

To provide a radiography control device, a radiography system, a display control method and a program, in which an inspector can visually confirm the inspection information further efficiently and reliably.SOLUTION: A radiography control device includes a display part having a display screen and a control part. When displaying a list of inspection information related to an imaging of a radiation image preset per a patient on a display screen, the control part displays the imaging items I1-I4 contained in an inspection of a patient on one list display W2, and in the list display W2, the imaging items I1-I4 that have been classified based on a preset classification standard are displayed by sorting per classification.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a radiation imaging control device, a radiation imaging system, a display control method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] There is a radiography system that performs an examination by irradiating an examination object with radiation and capturing a radiographic image showing the degree of penetration of the radiation. In this radiography system, a radiography control device that manages the radiographic image capturing devices that perform the imaging may set multiple imaging items (instances) that specify multiple radiographic image capturing devices, parts, imaging conditions, etc. for the imaging object such as a patient in response to a single examination reservation, and perform imaging for each of them. In addition, these examination reservations are not necessarily made at once by a single doctor or medical department, but may be requested in multiple parts, or may be requested at close intervals by different doctors or medical departments.

[0003] In response to this situation, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology for reducing the effort and burden on patients and radiographers by displaying a list of multiple radiography items for a requested examination reservation on the display screen of an imaging control device, allowing the radiographer to set a convenient examination order and manage the examinations as a single group. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2006-263223 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, displaying a list in this manner poses the problem that it becomes difficult for the technician to understand what test is being performed, making it difficult to grasp the relationships between the captured images, and making it easy for the technician to overlook the shooting menu.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a radiography control device, a radiography system, a display control method, and a program that enable an examiner to visually recognize examination information more efficiently and reliably. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 comprises: A display unit having a display screen and a control unit, When displaying a list of information on examinations related to radiography set for one patient on the display screen, the control unit displays, in one display area, radiography items included in the examination for the one patient, and in the display area, the radiography items classified according to a set classification criterion are displayed by dividing the items into categories, and switches which category of radiography items is to be displayed in the display area by category. When the display is switched, a switching indicator for the display of the category that is not being displayed is displayed in the display area, and if there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, a predetermined display is performed in association with the switching indicator for the category that includes the unphotographed item. The present invention relates to a radiation imaging control device. The invention described in claim 2 is as follows: A display unit having a display screen and a control unit, When displaying a list of information on examinations related to radiography set for one patient on the display screen, the control unit displays photographic items included in the examination for the one patient in one display area, classifies the photographic items classified according to a set classification criterion in the display area by the classification, and switches between displaying a list of the photographic items in an expanded form or canceling the expanded display for each of the photographic items in the classified classification. When the display is switched, a switching indicator for the display of the category that is not being displayed is displayed in the display area, and if there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, a predetermined display is performed in association with the switching indicator for the category that includes the unphotographed item. The present invention relates to a radiation imaging control device. The invention described in claim 3 provides the radiation imaging control device described in claim 2, The control unit switches the list of at least one of the divided photographic items to an expanded display and displays the list on the display screen.

[0008] Also, claims 4 The invention described herein is as follows: ~ Any one of 3 In the radiation imaging control device described, An operation reception unit is provided, The control unit sets the classification criteria in response to an input operation received by the operation receiving unit, and causes the display to be performed. It is characterized by:

[0009] The invention described in claim 5 is also ~ Any one of 4 In the radiation imaging control device described, The control unit is characterized in that it displays the photographic items belonging to different categories in different sub-areas.

[0010] Also, claims 6 The invention described herein is as follows: ~ Any one of 4 In the radiation imaging control device described, The control unit is characterized in that the photographic items belonging to different categories are displayed in the one display area by being separated by a predetermined separator marker.

[0011] Also, claims 7 The invention described herein is as follows: 6 In the radiation imaging control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The control unit is characterized in that it causes a display showing each of the plurality of classifications to be performed in each of the plurality of divided display ranges.

[0012] Also, claims 8 The invention described herein is as follows: 7 In the radiation imaging control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The control unit is characterized in that, when there are multiple photographic items with the same content that are set separately, if the multiple photographic items with the same content belong to the same classification, one of the items is displayed in that classification.

[0013] In addition, claims 9 The invention described is as follows: 8 In the radiation imaging control device described, An operation reception unit is provided, When radiation imaging is performed according to any one of the plurality of imaging items having the same content, the control unit determines that imaging of all of the plurality of imaging items having the same content has been completed. It is characterized by:

[0014] In addition, claims 10 The invention described is as follows: 8 or 9 In the radiation imaging control device described, The control unit is characterized in that when two or more shooting items having the same content are displayed, a display is made to indicate that overlapping shooting content is set for the shooting items having the same content.

[0017] In addition, claims 11 The invention described is Claim 1~ 10 A radiation imaging control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a radiation image capturing device for capturing a radiation image; The radiation imaging system is characterized by comprising:

[0018] In addition, claims 12 The invention described is A method for controlling display of information on an examination related to radiographic imaging on a display unit, comprising: an item display step of displaying, in a case where information on the examination set for one patient is displayed in a list on the display screen of the display unit, photographic items included in the examination for the one patient in one display area, displaying the photographic items classified according to the set classification criterion in the display area by dividing the photographic items into the categories and displaying them in the display area by the category; Including fruit, In the item display step, when the display is switched, a switching indicator to the display of the category that is not displayed is displayed in the display area, and if there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, a predetermined display is performed in association with the switching indicator to the category that includes the unphotographed item. It is characterized by: Also, claims 13 The invention described is A method for controlling display of information on an examination related to radiographic imaging on a display unit, comprising: an item display step, when displaying a list of information on the examination set for one patient on the display screen of the display unit, displaying photographic items included in the examination for the one patient in one display area, classifying the photographic items classified according to a set classification criterion in the display area by the classification, and switching between displaying an expanded list of the photographic items or canceling the expanded display for each of the photographic items in the classified classification; Including fruit, In the item display step, when the display is switched, a switching indicator to the display of the category that is not displayed is displayed in the display area, and if there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, a predetermined display is performed in association with the switching indicator to the category that includes the unphotographed item. It is characterized by:

[0019] Also, claims 14 The invention described is A computer having a display unit with a display screen, An item display means for displaying a list of information on examinations related to radiography set for one patient on the display screen, displaying radiography items included in the examination for the one patient in one display area, displaying the radiography items classified according to a set classification criterion in the display area by dividing the items into categories, and switching which category of radiography items is displayed in the display area by category. Functions as height, When the item display means performs the switching of the display, the item display means displays in the display area a switching indicator to the display of the category that is not being displayed, and when there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, the item display means performs a predetermined display in association with the switching indicator to the category that includes the unphotographed item. The program is characterized by: Also, claims 15 Listed The invention is A computer having a display unit with a display screen, The information of the examination related to the radiographic imaging set for one patient is displayed on the display screen. an item display means for displaying, in a list display area, photographic items included in an examination for one patient, in one display area, classifying the photographic items classified according to a set classification criterion in the display area, and switching between displaying a list of the photographic items in an expanded or unexpanded display state for each photographic item in the classified category; Functions as height, When the item display means performs the switching of the display, the item display means displays in the display area a switching indicator to the display of the category that is not being displayed, and when there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, the item display means performs a predetermined display in association with the switching indicator to the category that includes the unphotographed item. The program is characterized by: Effect of the Invention

[0020] According to the present invention, there is an advantage that, in the radiography control device, the person in charge of the examination can visually check the examination information more efficiently and reliably. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the radiation imaging system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of a shooting control screen. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of category division in the list display. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of category division in the list display. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of display in the list display. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of category classification. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a list display when there is overlap in photographic items. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart showing a control procedure for display control processing of an imaging control screen executed by a radiation imaging control device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a radiation imaging system 100 according to the present embodiment. The radiation imaging system 100 includes a radiation image capturing device 150, a radiation imaging control device 110, and the like.

[0023] The radiation imaging control device 110 includes a control unit 111, a storage unit 112, an operation reception unit 113, a display unit 114, and a communication unit 115. The radiation imaging control device 110 may be, for example, a computer such as a normal PC (Personal Computer).

[0024] The control unit 111 controls the overall operation of each unit of the radiation imaging control device 110. The control unit 111 is a hardware processor having a CPU 1111 (Central Processing Unit) and a RAM 1112 (Random Access Memory). The CPU 1111 performs arithmetic processing and various control operations. The RAM 1112 provides a working memory space for the CPU 1111 and stores temporary data.

[0025] The storage unit 112 is a non-volatile memory, and includes, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD) and / or a flash memory, etc. The storage unit 112 stores a program 1121, imaging data 1122, inspection request data 1123, etc.

[0026] The program 1121 includes various control programs including a display control process, which will be described later, related to the display control method of this embodiment. These control programs are read and executed by the CPU 1111.

[0027] The shooting data 1122 includes the shooting image data captured by the radiation image capturing device 150 and additional information data associated with the shooting image data, such as an examination ID, a patient ID, a patient's name, age, sex, shooting date and time, and shooting conditions.

[0028] The examination request data 1123 is data related to a request for a radiography examination acquired from a hospital information system (HIS) / radiology information system (RIS), etc. The examination request data 1123 includes information such as an examination ID, a patient ID, a patient's name, age, sex, a scheduled imaging date and time, a requesting department, and an imaging site.

[0029] The operation reception unit 113 receives an external input operation by an examiner who is a user of the radiation imaging control device 110, and outputs the input signal to the control unit 111. The operation reception unit 113 has, for example, some or all of a touch panel located over the display unit 114, a keyboard for receiving key operations, a pointing device such as a mouse, and various switch buttons. Some of the operation reception devices may be connected via a Universal Serial Bus (USB) via an I / O interface 1153 described later. The operation reception unit 113 may also have a microphone or the like to detect the user's voice. The control unit 111 may identify the content of the voice to specify the operation content.

[0030] The display unit 114 has a display screen 1141, and performs various displays on the display screen 1141 under the control of the control unit 111. The display screen 1141 is, for example, a color liquid crystal display screen, but is not limited to this. Contents that can be displayed include contents of the shooting data, that is, the shot image data and additional information data. Furthermore, the display unit 114 may have a notification lamp and / or an indicator such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode).

[0031] The communication unit 115 controls communication and data transmission / reception between external devices and peripheral devices. The communication unit 115 performs communication by connecting to a LAN (Local Area Network) via wired or wireless communication, for example. The devices connected for communication include a radiographic image capturing device 150. The communication unit 115 also has an I / O interface and performs data transmission / reception with peripheral devices via a USB connection or the like. The peripheral devices connected to the I / O interface 1153 may include devices related to the operation of the pointing device described above, as well as storage devices such as external HDDs and flash memories, and / or disk drives for reading and writing (particularly, writing and outputting captured data) to storage media such as DVDs and Blu-ray (registered trademark).

[0032] Next, the radiography control screen displayed on the radiation radiography control device 110 will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display example of the shooting control screen.

[0033] A title screen WT is located at the top of the imaging control screen D. The title screen WT displays personal information such as the patient's name that identifies the patient to be imaged. A preview screen W1 of the captured image data is located at the center of the imaging control screen D, and to the right of this is a setting screen W3 for reading the captured image, adjusting the captured image, and setting output conditions. On the left side is a list display W2 of examination information related to the capture of radiographic images set for a specific patient. The examination information includes one or more imaging items. The imaging items indicate each set of one or more imaging regions and their imaging conditions that are specified in the examination.

[0034] Here, two shooting items I1 and I2 are set and displayed side by side in the list display W2. Both of these were set in Examination 1, and are displayed with a marker C1 indicating Examination 1 as a category.

[0035] Here, all photographic items are divided into a plurality of categories based on a set classification criterion. In the list display W2, photographic items are divided by category and displayed.

[0036] Each of the photographed items I1 and I2 includes a thumbnail display field IS1 and an information display field IS2 that shows photographing information such as the photographed part and an outline of the conditions. When the photographed item has not been photographed, a predetermined display, here a display showing the photographed size, is displayed in the thumbnail display field IS1, making it possible to identify whether or not the photographed item has been photographed. Here, the photographed item I1 is highlighted (bold framed) when selected, and is associated with the preview screen W1. For the selected photographed item I1, here, the setting screen W3 is set to automatically read the position and size of the inspection target range from the photographed image of standard resolution. If automatic reading is not required, the size, direction, and position of reading can be set manually.

[0037] The list display W2 includes a page display P1. Here, the page display P1 indicates that it is the first page of a total of two pages. The indicator P2 for switching to the previous page is not selectable here. The indicator P3 for switching to the next page indicates "!" as a warning indicator N1. This warning indicator N1 (predetermined indication) indicates that there is an unphotographed photographed item (unphotographed item) on a page not currently displayed in the list display W2. This prevents the photographer from missing a shot. Note that the warning indicator N1 may be added to the indicator P3 not only when there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items on the second page displayed by a single selection operation of the indicator P3, but also when there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items on the third page and subsequent pages displayed by multiple selection operations of the indicator P3.

[0038] In the radiation imaging control device 110, the imaging items are displayed in the list display W2, classified according to the set category. Here, the examination request is defined as the category, and two imaging items I1 and I2 are displayed together with a sign C1 indicating that it is the first of two obtained examinations. By selecting the sign P3, the display is switched to the imaging item related to the second of the two examinations. In this way, all imaging items included in a plurality of examination requests for one patient can be displayed in a list together, and since the display is classified by category at this time, the user can organize and check the imaging items. The imaging items displayed for each page may be switched at any position, but for example, the imaging items in a category may be divided so as not to span multiple pages, with the category as a unit, and the items may be switched and displayed.

[0039] 3 and 4 are diagrams showing other examples of category divisions in the list display W2. In example 2 of the list display W2 shown in Fig. 3(a), two examination requests are simultaneously displayed in the list display W2, and these are separated as separate categories by a horizontal separator line L1 (a specified separator marker). In addition, in the display of the photographed items of each category, the markers C1 and C2 indicating the category are positioned at the top for each display range of the category. For examination 1, photographed items I1 and I2 are displayed following the marker C1 in the display range of the photographed items of examination 1, and for examination 2, photographed items I3 and I4 are displayed following the marker C2 in the display range of the photographed items of examination 2.

[0040] In example 3 of list display W2 shown in Fig. 3(b), instead of the dividing line L1, each category is connected to category markers C1 and C2 to which the photographed items belong in tree displays T1 and T2, respectively. That is, photographed items I1 and I2 are connected to category marker C1 in tree display T1, and photographed items I3 and I4 are connected to category marker C2 in tree display T2. Note that the tree may have other shapes, such as straight lines or curved lines.

[0041] In example 4 of list display W2 shown in Fig. 4(a), photographic items belonging to the same category are grouped together in an area (sub-area) surrounded by boundaries B1, B2, etc., and are displayed separately from photographic items of other categories. Boundary B1 surrounds sign C1 and photographic items I1 and I2, which belong to the category of Examination 1. Boundary B2 surrounds sign C2 and photographic items I3 and I4, which belong to the category of Examination 2.

[0042] In example 5 of list display W2 shown in FIG. 4(b), photographic items belonging to the same category are located in an area (sub-area) of the same background color. A sign C1 and photographic items I1 and I2 belonging to the category of examination 1 are located in an area R1 of a predetermined background color, and a sign C2 and photographic items I3 and I4 belonging to the category of examination 2 are located in an area R2 of a background color different from the area R1. Not only the background color but also the color of the category sign may be changed. The background color and the color of the category sign may be determined in advance in correspondence with each specific category, and may be displayed in a fixed color (which may be set by the user) so that a radiologist or the like can quickly identify the classification criteria by feel.

[0043] By adding a display that divides the items into categories, different categories can be displayed in the same display area. This allows more photographed items to be displayed in a list with fewer switching operations. If all photographed items cannot fit in one page of list display W2, they may be split into the next page at the boundary between categories, but all items may be displayed continuously on one page. In this case, if there are unphotographed items in the range that is not displayed, a warning may be displayed on the scroll bar.

[0044] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another display example in the list display W2. In the list display W2 shown in FIG. 5(a), all three categories are displayed on the same screen, and photographic items I3 and I4 are displayed in an expanded state only for one of the categories, in this case the category of Examination 2. In this way, the display may be set so that many categories can be displayed even if it is not possible to display all photographic items on one page. Here, the category in which all photographic items are displayed is switched by selecting the expansion indicators E1 and E3. Note that instead of selecting a category in which all photographic items are displayed alternatively, it may be possible to determine whether or not to expand each category. In this case, an indicator for canceling the expansion display may be displayed for the category that is displayed in an expanded state.

[0045] In addition, instead of an operation of directly selecting the photographic item to be selected, for example, when an operation is performed to change from photographic item I3 to the previous photographic item I2 or the first photographic item I1 in the arrangement order in the displayed order or in a pre-set photographing order (such as an operation of selecting the selection switch indicator X1 or inputting from an arrow key on the keyboard), the display may be automatically updated to expand and display the photographic items in the category to which the selected photographic item belongs.

[0046] In the list display W2 shown in Fig. 5(b), instead of switching pages one by one by selecting the arrow marks P2 and P3, all the marks P4 to P6 indicating the selected page number are displayed, so that the user can directly move to the selected page. Here, warning marks N4 and N6 indicating that there are items not yet photographed are displayed together with the marks P4 and P6 indicating page 1 and page 3, respectively, so that the user can directly switch from the display of photographed items of the selected page 1 to the display of photographed items of page 3. Note that instead of providing all the marks indicating page numbers in the list display W2, all the page numbers may be displayed using a pull-down menu or a pop-up window only when the page is selected and switched, and may be selected by an operation received by the operation receiving unit 113.

[0047] The classification criteria for the categories used for classification can be switched. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example of category classification. In the list display W2 shown in Fig. 6(a), the imaging region is set as the category classification. Accordingly, here, "head" and "neck" are defined as the categories, and are shown by the markers C11 and C12 indicating the categories, respectively. The imaging items I11 and I12 corresponding to the category "head" are shown next to the marker C11, and the imaging items I13 and I14 corresponding to the category "neck" are shown next to the marker C12. These categories are divided by a partition line L11.

[0048] A plurality of types of category classification criteria may be determined in advance, and here, a selection area G10 is shown at the top of the list display W2. Here, for example, the criteria may be switched and set in a setting order by a selection operation (input operation) of the arrow indicators G11 and G13 accepted by the operation acceptance unit 113, or when the display indicator G12 indicating the selected classification criteria is selected, a list of selectable classification criteria may be displayed in a pull-down menu or a pop-up window, etc., so that one of the criteria can be directly selected.

[0049] In the list display W2 shown in Fig. 6(b), the medical department that requested the examination (requesting department) is set as the classification criterion. Here, the photographing items I11 to I12 requested by the orthopedics department in the list display on the first page are displayed side by side with a category indicator C21 indicating the orthopedics department.

[0050] Other classification criteria may be, for example, the imaging device or, in particular, the radiation detector, the patient's posture (standing or lying position and its direction), the timing of the examination request, the reservation date and time of the examination, etc. When multiple classification criteria are defined like these, a color (background color or foreground color), font, etc. may be defined for each classification criterion.

[0051] Here, in multiple examination requests for the same patient, multiple imaging items with the same imaging contents such as body part and conditions may be set. In this case, unless imaging at different times is specified (for example, when examination reservations related to imaging at multiple different times are made together to observe time-series changes), it is not necessary to perform the same imaging separately for each imaging item, so when imaging is performed once, the imaging image data can be set in common as if all other imaging has been performed (imaging has been completed). In addition, when other reading operations or image processing are performed on the same imaging image, it is possible to select separately for each medical department and perform reading settings for each. On the other hand, since it is not necessary to correspond to each imaging part and imaging conditions, when it is displayed by dividing it into categories of imaging part, it is sufficient to display one imaging item with the same contents in the category, and it is not necessary to display multiple items.

[0052] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a display example of the list display W2 when there is overlap in the photographed items. As shown in Fig. 7(a), when a medical department is set as a classification criterion for a category and each category includes photographic items of the same part and conditions, these photographic items are displayed in both categories separated by a separator line L12. Here, photographic item I11 in orthopedics and photographic item I21 in neurosurgery are photographic items of the same part and conditions, and photographic item I12 and photographic item I22 are photographic items of the same part.

[0053] In this case, the display of the photographic items where the overlap occurs may be marked with markers M21 and M22 as a display indicating that the overlapping photographic contents are set. Here, for example, the first photographic item in the display order may be marked with marker M21 (here, solid frame) that is differentiated from the marker M22 (here, dashed frame) of the other items, or they may all be the same. When any one of them is selected and photographed, both may be changed and set to "photographed."

[0054] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7(b), when the photographed body part is set as the classification criterion (similar to FIG. 6(a)), photographed items with the same conditions may be displayed together. In this case, a sign M30 indicating that the photographed items I11, I12 are displayed together may be added to the display. Here, the sign M30 indicates, for example, the number of overlaps, "2", but is not limited to this. In addition, it may be possible to switch to separate display of the photographed items that were displayed together, by a predetermined input operation accepted by the operation acceptance unit 113.

[0055] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a control procedure by the control unit 111 of the display control process of the imaging control screen executed by the radiation imaging control apparatus 110 of this embodiment. This display control process is started when processing related to imaging control is started by the radiation imaging control device 110. Note that processing related to actual imaging control, processing and display of captured images, etc. may be started separately when an input operation related to imaging control operation is accepted, and may be controlled as is conventionally known, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted here.

[0056] When the display control process is started, the control unit 111 (CPU 1111) acquires the contents of the received inspection request data (step S11). The control unit 111 acquires a list of initial categories included in the classification criteria that are set in advance as classification criteria for categories used for the first division (step S12). The control unit 111 classifies all photographed items in the acquired inspection request data by the initial category (step S13). The control unit 111 determines the display order of each category and determines the display contents. The display order of each category and / or the display order of each photographed item in the category may be sorted in a predetermined order so as to minimize the effort of photographing, for example. The control unit 111 causes the display unit 114 to perform the initial display in the list display W2 based on the determined display contents (step S14; item display step, item display means).

[0057] The control unit 111 determines whether the operation receiving unit 113 has received an input operation related to switching the page to be displayed (step S15). If it is determined that the input operation related to page switching has been received ("YES" in step S15), the control unit 111 updates the contents of the list display W2 by the display unit 114 based on the generated page display data of the switching destination (step S21). Then, the process of the control unit 111 proceeds to step S18.

[0058] If it is determined that an input operation related to page switching has not been accepted ("NO" in step S15), the control unit 111 judges whether or not an input operation related to changing the classification criteria of the categories has been accepted by the operation acceptance unit 113 (step S16). If it is determined that an input operation related to changing the classification criteria of the categories has been accepted ("YES" in step S16), the control unit 111 classifies all of the acquired photographic items into categories of the changed classification criteria (step S31). The control unit 111 determines the display order of each category and determines the display contents. Based on the determined display contents, the control unit 111 causes the display unit 114 to update the display of the list display W2 with the changed display contents (step S32). Then, the process of the control unit 111 proceeds to step S18.

[0059] When it is determined that an input operation related to a change in the classification criteria of the category has not been accepted ("NO" in step S16), the control unit 111 determines whether or not an input operation for selecting any photographic item has been accepted (step S17). When it is determined that the input operation has been accepted ("YES" in step S17), the control unit 111 highlights the selected photographic item. In addition, the control unit 111 updates the display contents of the other preview screen W1 and setting screen W3 according to the selected photographic item (step S41). As described above, when the selected photographic item is not displayed in the list display W2, the control unit 111 may update the list display W2 so that the category including the photographic item is displayed. Then, the process of the control unit 111 proceeds to step S18.

[0060] If it is determined in step S17 that no input operation related to the selection of any photographing item has been accepted ("NO" in step S17), the processing of the control unit 111 proceeds to step S18. When the processing of steps S18, S21, S32, and S41 is transferred to the processing of step S18, the control unit 111 determines whether or not an input operation related to an instruction to end the photographing control processing has been accepted by the operation acceptance unit 113. If it is determined that the input operation has not been accepted ("NO" in step S18), the processing of the control unit 111 returns to step S15. If it is determined that the input operation has been accepted ("YES" in step S18), the control unit 111 performs processing to end the display related to the photographing control on the display screen 1141 (step S19), and ends the photographing control processing.

[0061] As described above, the radiation imaging control device 110 of this embodiment includes the display unit 114 having the display screen 1141, and the control unit 111. When displaying a list of information on examinations related to radiographic imaging set for one patient on the display screen 1141, the control unit 111 causes imaging items included in the examination for the one patient to be displayed in one display area (list display W2), and causes the imaging items categorized according to the set classification criteria to be displayed by dividing them into categories in the list display W2. In this way, by displaying multiple examinations for one patient together, it is possible to effectively prevent the burden and effort of technicians and patients from being increased by performing simultaneous imaging separately, changing the order of imaging devices and imaging sites, etc. On the other hand, by displaying multiple imaging items by category, users such as technicians can visually confirm examination information such as the contents of each examination more efficiently and reliably.

[0062] The radiation imaging control device 110 also includes an operation reception unit 113. The control unit 111 sets category classification criteria in response to an input operation received by the operation reception unit 113, and causes the imaging items to be displayed in the list display W2. Since the classification criteria can be changed in response to an input operation, it is possible to classify and adjust the order of items so that they are easy to see according to the content that a user such as a medical technician wants to check, thereby improving the work efficiency of the user.

[0063] Furthermore, the control unit 111 divides photographic items belonging to different categories into different sub-areas for display. Since sub-areas are further set within the list display W2 to display a list of photographic items, it is easy for users such as camera operators to visually confirm the items.

[0064] Alternatively, the control unit 111 may display photographic items belonging to different categories in the list display W2 by dividing them into groups using a dividing marker such as a predetermined dividing line, etc. Even with such a simple division, the user can easily distinguish the categories.

[0065] In addition, the control unit 111 causes signs C1, C2, etc., indicating a plurality of categories, to be displayed in a plurality of divided display ranges, respectively, so that the user can easily identify what classification criteria is currently used to classify the photographic items and to which category they belong.

[0066] Furthermore, when there are multiple separately set shooting items with the same contents, and the multiple shooting items with the same contents belong to the same category, the control unit 111 displays one of them in the category. By displaying the shootings of the same body part and conditions that can be shot once together, the display does not become complicated, and the user can easily determine the remaining number of shootings.

[0067] Furthermore, when radiation imaging is performed according to any of a plurality of imaging items having the same contents, the control unit 111 sets all of the imaging items having the same contents as "imaging completed." In other words, for the same imaging site and conditions, the display is switched to "imaging completed" in one imaging session, thereby reducing the user's effort.

[0068] Furthermore, when two or more shooting items with the same contents are displayed, the control unit 111 causes a display indicating that overlapping shooting contents are set for the shooting items with the same contents. Depending on the classification criteria of the categories, the same shooting contents may be displayed in a plurality of categories, but even in this case, by displaying the overlapping contents in a manner that makes it clear, the cameraman or the like can easily identify the remaining shooting conditions required and perform shooting efficiently.

[0069] In addition, the control unit 111 switches the display of the list W2 by page, with the category being the unit. This allows the display to be appropriately divided even when the number of photographed items displayed in the list W2 is large compared to the size of the area.

[0070] Furthermore, when switching display, the control unit 111 displays signs P2, P3, etc., related to switching to a display of a category that is not displayed, in the list display W2, and when there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items not currently displayed in the list display W2, displays warning signs N1, N4, N6, etc., in association with signs P2, P3, related to switching to a category including the unphotographed item (when switching in order, it is not limited to a single switching operation). This makes it possible to prevent unphotographed items from being overlooked in the list display spanning multiple pages, resulting in missed photographs.

[0071] The radiation imaging system 100 of this embodiment includes a radiation imaging control device 110 and a radiation imaging device 150 that captures radiation images. By controlling the imaging operation of the radiation imaging device 150 using the radiation imaging control device 110 of this embodiment, radiation images can be captured more efficiently and appropriately.

[0072] Furthermore, the display control method on the display unit 114 for information on examinations related to radiographic imaging in this embodiment includes an item display step of, when displaying a list of information on examinations set for one patient on the display screen 1141 of the display unit 114, displaying the photographic items included in the examination for that one patient in a list display W2 which is one display area, and displaying the photographic items classified into categories according to the set classification criteria by dividing them into categories in the list display W2. In this way, the contents of multiple tests for one patient can be displayed together, while multiple shooting items can be displayed separated by category, allowing users such as medical technicians to more efficiently and reliably view test information such as the contents of each test.

[0073] Furthermore, by installing the program 1121 of this embodiment in a computer used as the radiation imaging control device 110 and having the control unit 111 (CPU 1111) execute it, radiation imaging by the radiation imaging device 150 can be easily and efficiently controlled without requiring any special hardware configuration, etc.

[0074] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but may be modified in various ways. For example, in the above embodiment, the case where categories are distinguished by dividing lines or boundaries has been described as an example, but when there is sufficient area, categories may be distinguished by simply providing spaces between them. Also, categories may be distinguished only by signs at the beginning of the categories. Also, in addition to / instead of illustrating the divisions, numbers or symbols may be added to each category, and each photographic item may be clearly indicated as "1-1", "1-2", "2-1", etc.

[0075] In the above embodiment, the categories are divided by horizontal dividing lines, but the dividing lines are not limited to solid straight lines and may have any shape that is visible and distinguishable. In the above embodiment, the sub-areas are shown by different background colors or by borders, but a combination of these may be used. Also, the shape of the borders is not particularly limited.

[0076] Furthermore, the change of the category classification criteria is not limited to being made in response to a user operation, but may be automatically changed after shooting starts so that the classification criteria conform to the shooting order, etc.

[0077] Furthermore, the storage unit 112, the operation reception unit 113, and the display unit 114 may be externally attached to the computer as appropriate.

[0078] In the above embodiment, the display of unphotographed items that are not displayed is performed within the sign related to the switching display, but this is not limited to this position. It may be displayed separately from the sign. Also, it may be a sign that clearly indicates which page has an unphotographed item. It may be a sign that clearly indicates not only the presence or absence of an unphotographed item, but also the number of unphotographed items.

[0079] Furthermore, the position and shape of the list display W2 of photographic items, and the display contents, shapes, arrangement, etc. of the photographic items in the list display W2 are not limited to those in the above embodiment.

[0080] In addition, the display order of the categories and photographic items has been described as being sorted and displayed based on a preset setting, but they do not have to be sorted. Also, the user may be able to change the display order of the categories and / or photographic items by dragging or the like. If the display order is different from the photographic order, the photographic item next in the photographic order may be highlighted or colored so as to be identifiable.

[0081] In the above description, the storage unit 112 having an auxiliary storage device such as a flash memory and / or a HDD is taken as an example of a computer-readable medium for the program 1121 related to the processing operation of the control unit 111 according to the present invention, but is not limited to this. Portable storage media such as CD-ROMs and DVD disks can be applied as other computer-readable media. Furthermore, a carrier wave is also applied to the present invention as a medium for providing data of the program according to the present invention via a communication line. In addition, the specific configurations, contents and procedures of the processing operations, etc. shown in the above embodiments can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention includes the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 11 Control section 15 Control section 100 Radiography system 110 Radiography control device 111 Control section 1111 CPU 1112 RAM 112 Storage section 1121 Program 1122 Shooting data 1123 Inspection request data 113 Operation reception section 114 Display section 1141 Display screen 115 Communications Department 150 Radiation imaging device B1, B2 border C1, C2, C11, C12, C21 labels D Shooting control screen E1, E3 expansion indicator G10 Selection Area G11, G13 arrow signs G12 display sign I1, I2, I11~I14, I21, I22, I3, I4 Shooting items IS1 Thumbnail display area IS2 information display field L1, L11, L12 separator lines M21, M22, M30 signs N1, N4, N6 warning signs P1 Page Display P2~P4, P6 labels R1, R2 area T1, T2 Tree View W1 Preview Screen W2 List View W3 setting screen WT title screen X1 Selection switch indicator

Claims

1. A display unit having a display screen and a control unit, The control unit is When displaying a list of information on examinations related to radiography set for one patient on the display screen, the radiography items included in the examination for the one patient are displayed in one display area, and the radiography items classified according to a set classification criterion are displayed in the display area by dividing the items into categories, and the display area is switched based on the category to determine which category of radiography items are to be displayed; When the display is switched, a switching indicator for the display of the classification that is not being displayed is displayed in the display area, and if there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, a predetermined display is performed in association with the switching indicator for the classification that includes the unphotographed item.

13. A radiation imaging control device comprising:

2. A display unit having a display screen and a control unit, The control unit is When displaying a list of information on examinations related to radiography set for one patient on the display screen, the photographing items included in the examination for the one patient are displayed in one display area, and in the display area, the photographing items classified according to a set classification criterion are divided into categories, and the list of the photographing items is displayed by switching between expanding and canceling the expanded display for each of the photographing items in the divided categories, When the display is switched, a switching indicator for the display of the classification that is not being displayed is displayed in the display area, and if there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, a predetermined display is performed in association with the switching indicator for the classification that includes the unphotographed item.

13. A radiation imaging control device comprising:

3. The control unit switches the list of at least one of the divided photographic items to an expanded display and displays the list on the display screen.

3. The radiography control device according to claim 2.

4. An operation reception unit is provided, The control unit sets the classification criteria in response to an input operation received by the operation receiving unit, and causes the display to be performed.

4. The radiography control device according to claim 1, wherein the radiography control device is a radiography control device.

5. 5. The radiation imaging control device according to claim 1, wherein the control unit displays the imaging items belonging to different classifications in different sub-areas.

6. The radiography control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the control unit displays the radiography items belonging to different classifications in the one display area by separating them using predetermined separator marks.

7. The radiation imaging control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the control unit causes a display indicating each of the plurality of classifications to be performed in each of the plurality of display ranges into which the division has been made.

8. The radiography control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that when there are multiple shooting items with the same content that are set separately, and the multiple shooting items with the same content belong to the same classification, the control unit displays one of the classifications.

9. An operation reception unit is provided, When radiation imaging is performed according to any one of the plurality of imaging items having the same content, the control unit determines that imaging of all of the plurality of imaging items having the same content has been completed.

9. The radiography control device according to claim 8.

10. The radiography control device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, when two or more shooting items having the same content are displayed, the control unit causes a display indicating that overlapping shooting content is set for the shooting items having the same content.

11. A radiography control device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, a radiation image capturing device for capturing a radiation image; A radiation imaging system comprising:

12. A method for controlling display of information on an examination related to radiographic imaging on a display unit, comprising: an item display step of displaying, in a case where information on the examination set for one patient is displayed in a list on the display screen of the display unit, photographic items included in the examination for the one patient in one display area, displaying the photographic items classified according to the set classification criterion in the display area by dividing the photographic items into the categories and displaying them in the display area by the category; Including, In the item display step, when the display is switched, a switching indicator to the display of the category that is not displayed is displayed in the display area, and if there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, a predetermined display is performed in association with the switching indicator to the category that includes the unphotographed item. A display control method comprising:

13. A method for controlling display of information on an examination related to radiographic imaging on a display unit, comprising: an item display step, when displaying a list of information on the examination set for one patient on the display screen of the display unit, displaying photographic items included in the examination for the one patient in one display area, classifying the photographic items classified according to a set classification criterion in the display area by the classification, and switching between displaying an expanded list of the photographic items or canceling the expanded display for each of the photographic items in the classified classification; Including, In the item display step, when the display is switched, a switching indicator to the display of the category that is not displayed is displayed in the display area, and if there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, a predetermined display is performed in association with the switching indicator to the category that includes the unphotographed item. A display control method comprising:

14. A computer having a display unit with a display screen, An item display means for displaying a list of information on examinations related to radiography set for one patient on the display screen, displaying radiography items included in the examination for the one patient in one display area, displaying the radiography items classified according to a set classification criterion in the display area by dividing the items into categories, and switching which category of radiography items is displayed in the display area by category. Functioning as a When the item display means performs the switching of the display, the item display means displays in the display area a switching indicator to the display of the category that is not being displayed, and when there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, the item display means performs a predetermined display in association with the switching indicator to the category that includes the unphotographed item. A program characterized by:

15. A computer having a display unit with a display screen, An item display means for displaying a list of information on examinations related to radiography set for one patient on the display screen, displaying radiography items included in the examination for the one patient in one display area, classifying the radiography items classified according to a set classification criterion in the display area by the classification, and switching between displaying an expanded list of the radiography items or canceling the expanded display for each of the classified radiography items. Functioning as a When the item display means performs the switching of the display, the item display means displays in the display area a switching indicator to the display of the category that is not being displayed, and when there is an unphotographed item among the photographed items that are not displayed in the display area, the item display means performs a predetermined display in association with the switching indicator to the category that includes the unphotographed item. A program characterized by:

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