Ultrasound diagnostic device and ultrasound image transfer method

Abstract

To enable an image acquired in an ultrasonic inspection to be automatically transferred to a server suited for it.SOLUTION: A transfer control unit 32 determines an image attribute of an image acquired in an ultrasonic inspection on the basis of preset data for operation condition setting selected prior to the ultrasonic inspection. The transfer control unit 32 selects a transfer destination server to which a server attribute suited for the image attribute is imparted, out of a plurality of servers 14, 16, and 18. The transfer control unit 32 transfers the image to the transfer destination server.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an ultrasound diagnostic device and an ultrasound image transfer method, and in particular to a technique for transferring ultrasound images from an ultrasound diagnostic device to a server. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, in a large medical institution, an ultrasound diagnostic device is connected to multiple servers via a network. Each server is a file server (or image storage) that stores and accumulates a large number of images acquired by ultrasound examinations. In general, a specific examination area (which may also be referred to as a specific medical department, specific organ, etc.) is assigned to each server. For example, images acquired by an abdominal ultrasound examination are transferred from the ultrasound diagnostic device to a specific server for storing abdominal images. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2009-125385 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When transferring images from an ultrasound diagnostic device to multiple servers, it is necessary to select a destination server for each image or group of images. If the user, the examiner (doctor, technician, etc.), is required to specify the destination server each time an image is transferred, problems such as an increased burden on the examiner and incorrect selection of the destination server may occur. The latter problem in particular is a major issue that must be resolved from the perspective of management and reuse of medical information.

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to reduce the burden on an examiner when transferring images acquired in an ultrasound examination to a server, or to allow images acquired in an ultrasound examination to be correctly transferred to a server compatible with the images. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The ultrasound diagnostic device of the present disclosure is characterized in including a determination unit that determines image attributes of an image acquired in an ultrasound examination based on information for setting operating conditions selected prior to the ultrasound examination, a selection unit that selects a destination server from a plurality of servers to which server attributes that match the image attributes are assigned, and a transfer unit that transfers the image to the destination server.

[0007] The ultrasound image transfer method disclosed herein is characterized in that it determines image attributes of an image acquired in an ultrasound examination based on information for setting operating conditions selected prior to the ultrasound examination, selects a destination server from a plurality of servers that has server attributes that match the image attributes, and transfers the image to the destination server.

[0008] The program disclosed herein is a program executed on an information processing device, and is characterized in that it includes a function for determining image attributes of an image acquired in an ultrasound examination based on information for setting operating conditions selected prior to the ultrasound examination, a function for selecting a destination server from a plurality of servers that has server attributes that match the image attributes, and a function for transferring the image to the destination server. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to reduce the burden on an examiner when transferring images acquired in an ultrasound examination to a server. Alternatively, according to the present disclosure, images acquired in an ultrasound examination are correctly transferred to a server compatible with the images. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a transfer control unit; [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a first example of a preset data management table. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second example of the preset data management table. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of an image management table. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 illustrates an example of a server management table. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a method for specifying a server attribute. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart showing an operation when saving an image. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart showing an operation during image transfer. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing another example of the image management table. [Figure 11] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams showing modified examples of the operation during image transfer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] (1) Overview of the embodiment An ultrasound diagnostic device according to an embodiment includes a determination unit, a selection unit, and a transfer unit. The determination unit determines image attributes of an image acquired in an ultrasound examination based on information for setting operating conditions selected prior to the ultrasound examination. The selection unit selects, from among a plurality of servers, a transfer destination server to which a server attribute matching the image attribute of an image to be transferred has been assigned. The transfer unit transfers the image to the transfer destination server.

[0013] According to the above configuration, when an image is transferred, a destination server suitable for the image to be transferred is automatically selected. The image to be transferred is then transferred to the destination server. Since the examiner does not need to select a destination when transferring an image, the burden on the examiner can be reduced and the erroneous selection of a destination server can be avoided.

[0014] Prior to an ultrasound examination, operating conditions of the ultrasound diagnostic device are set. More specifically, operating conditions suited to the examination area (medical department, examination tissue, etc.) are set. Against this background, in the above configuration, image attributes are determined based on information for setting operating conditions. The information for setting operating conditions includes preset data, which will be described below, operating conditions actually set for the ultrasound diagnostic device, etc.

[0015] In general, a plurality of preset data are prepared for an ultrasonic diagnostic device. Each preset data includes a plurality of parameters that define the operating conditions of the ultrasonic diagnostic device. A particular selected preset data is used as information for setting the operating conditions. Image attributes are determined based on the particular preset data.

[0016] Typically, one or more preset data are prepared for each examination area. Preset data customized by the examiner may also be used. In any case, when an ultrasound examination is performed, specific preset data suitable for that ultrasound examination is selected manually or automatically. The selected specific preset data is information associated with a specific examination area or information indicating a specific examination area. Image attributes are determined based on that information. In an embodiment, the image attributes correspond to a category into which an image is classified. The server attributes correspond to a category into which a server is classified.

[0017] In an embodiment, the ultrasound diagnostic device includes a storage unit that stores preset data management information for managing an examination area in which each preset data is used. The determination unit determines an examination area in which a specific preset data is used as an image attribute based on the preset data management information. The preset data management information is, for example, information constituting a preset data management table. Information specifying the examination area may be included in each preset data.

[0018] In an embodiment, the storage unit stores server management information for managing one or more inspection areas assigned to each server as server attributes. The selection unit specifies a destination server based on the server management information. The server management information is, for example, information constituting a server management table.

[0019] In an embodiment, the storage unit stores image management information for managing image attributes of each image acquired in an ultrasound examination and stored. When an image to be transferred is designated from among a plurality of stored images, the selection unit selects a destination server based on the image management information and the server management information. The image management information is information in an image management table. Information for managing each image may be added to each image.

[0020] In an embodiment, a secondary image is generated by processing a primary image, which is an image acquired by an ultrasonic examination. When the secondary image becomes an image to be transferred, the selection unit selects one or both of a first server to which a server attribute matching the image attribute of the primary image is assigned and a second server for storing the secondary image as a transfer destination server. With this configuration, the burden on the examiner can be reduced even when transferring the secondary image. The secondary image is an image that is generated as a derivative result of processing the primary image. The processing includes measurement, analysis, three-dimensional image formation, and the like.

[0021] In an embodiment, when an educational image attribute is additionally assigned to the image to be transferred, the selection unit selects both a first server to which a server attribute matching the image attribute of the image to be transferred is assigned and a second server for storing educational images as the transfer destination servers. This configuration facilitates the transfer and storage of images used in education. The educational image attribute may be designated by an inspector, or may be automatically designated based on the image analysis result.

[0022] The ultrasound image transfer method according to the embodiment includes a determination step, a selection step, and a transfer step. In the determination step, image attributes of an image acquired in an ultrasound examination are determined based on information for setting operating conditions selected prior to the ultrasound examination. In the selection step, a destination server having server attributes that match the image attributes is selected from a plurality of servers. In the transfer step, the image is transferred to the destination server.

[0023] The above-mentioned ultrasound image transfer method is realized as a hardware function or a software function. A program for implementing the above-mentioned ultrasound image transfer method may be installed in an information processing device via a network or a portable storage medium. The concept of the information processing device includes an ultrasound diagnostic device, an ultrasound diagnostic system, a computer, and the like. The information processing device includes a non-transitory storage medium.

[0024] (2) Details of the embodiment An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 according to an embodiment is shown in Fig. 1. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 10 is a medical device that is installed in a medical institution such as a hospital and used during ultrasonic examinations.

[0025] An ultrasound diagnostic device 10 is connected to a network 12 installed in a medical institution. N servers including a server (server A) 14, a server (server B) 16, and a server (server N) 18 are connected to the network 12. Another ultrasound diagnostic device 20 is also connected to the network 12. All or a part of the network 12 may be the Internet.

[0026] Each of the servers 14, 16, 18 is a file server to which images acquired by the ultrasound diagnostic devices 10, 20 are uploaded. For example, images to be interpreted are downloaded from the servers 14, 16, 18 to an interpretation computer. A specific examination area is assigned to each of the servers 14, 16, 18 as a server attribute. A plurality of specific examination areas may be assigned to each of the servers 14, 16, 18. An examination area is a concept equivalent to a medical department, an examination site, etc. Normally, a different ultrasound examination is performed for each examination area.

[0027] The ultrasonic diagnostic device 10 will be described in detail below. The probe (ultrasonic probe) 22 is a device that transmits ultrasonic waves and receives reflected waves. A transducer element array consisting of a plurality of transducer elements is provided within the probe 22. An ultrasonic beam is formed by the transducer element array, and the ultrasonic beam is electronically scanned. Known electronic scanning methods include an electronic linear scanning method and an electronic sector scanning method. A two-dimensional transducer element array may be provided within the probe 22.

[0028] During transmission, the transceiver unit 24 supplies multiple transmission signals in parallel to the transducer element array. This forms a transmission beam. During reception, when the transducer element array receives a reflected wave from inside the living body, multiple reception signals are output in parallel from the transducer element array to the transceiver unit 24. The transceiver unit 24 performs phasing addition (delay addition) on the multiple reception signals, thereby generating reception beam data.

[0029] By electronically scanning the ultrasonic beam, multiple pieces of received beam data aligned in the electronic scanning direction are obtained. These pieces of received frame data are composed of the received beam data. By repeating the electronic scanning, multiple pieces of received frame data are generated and output to the image forming unit 26 in sequence.

[0030] The image forming unit 26 generates a plurality of display frame data from a plurality of received frame data. Specifically, the image forming unit 26 forms a tomographic image as an ultrasonic image, and is configured with a digital scan converter, i.e., a dedicated processor. The image forming unit 26 has a coordinate conversion function, a pixel interpolation function, a frame rate conversion function, and the like.

[0031] In the illustrated configuration example, a plurality of display frame data are sent to the display 29 via the control unit 28. The display 29 displays tomographic images as a moving image. The displayed moving image is stored by the examiner's store operation. Alternatively, a still image selected from a plurality of still images constituting the moving image is stored by the examiner's store operation.

[0032] The control unit 28 is configured with a processor that executes a program, and specifically, is configured with a CPU. The control unit 28 controls the operation of each component in the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus 10.

[0033] Prior to an ultrasonic examination, operating conditions are set. Specifically, the control unit 28 sets the operating conditions of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus based on specific preset data selected by the examiner or automatically selected. The operating conditions include an operating mode, an electronic scanning method, a diagnostic depth, a transmission frequency, a transmission power, a receiving gain, a display condition, a display format, and the like. The preset data is a collection of multiple parameters that define the operating conditions.

[0034] An operation panel 30 and a communication unit 31 are connected to the control unit 28. The communication unit 31 is connected to the network 12. The control unit 28 transmits and receives data to and from other devices via the communication unit 31 and the network 12. The operation panel 30 is an input device equipped with a plurality of switches, a plurality of knobs, a keyboard, a trackball, etc. The display unit 29 is composed of a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc.

[0035] In the embodiment, the control unit 28 has a transfer control function. This function is represented in Fig. 1 as a transfer control unit 32. As will be described later, the transfer control unit 32 functions as a determination unit, a selection unit, a transfer unit, and a transfer result management unit.

[0036] A first storage unit 34 and a second storage unit 36 ​​are connected to the control unit 28. The first storage unit 34 and the second storage unit 36 ​​are each composed of a semiconductor memory, a hard disk, etc. The first storage unit 34 and the second storage unit 36 ​​may be composed of a single storage unit.

[0037] The first storage unit 34 stores a preset data management table 38, an image management table 40, and a server management table 42. The first storage unit 34 also stores a preset data group 44.

[0038] The preset data group 44 is composed of a plurality of preset data 44a to be selectively used. A particular preset data 44a is selected from the preset data group 44 according to an ultrasound examination to be performed, and the particular preset data 44a is used. Specifically, the operating conditions of the ultrasound diagnostic device 10 are set based on the particular preset data 44a selected. Then, the ultrasound examination is started. A large number of preset data 44a are prepared to perform various ultrasound examinations. Each of the preset data 44a is associated with one of the examination regions.

[0039] The preset data management table 38 is for managing each of the preset data 44a, and includes preset data management information. In the embodiment, the preset data management table 38 has information for specifying an inspection area in which each of the preset data 44a is used. Information for specifying the inspection area may be included in each of the preset data 44a.

[0040] The image management table 40 is for managing image attributes and the like for each saved image. The image management table 40 includes image management information. In the embodiment, the examination area is managed as the image attribute. Specifically, when an image (still image or moving image) is saved during the execution of an ultrasound examination, the examination area associated with the preset data used in the ultrasound examination is registered as the image attribute of the image.

[0041] The server management table 42 is for managing server attributes and the like for each server. The server management table 42 includes server management information. In this embodiment, an inspection area is managed as a server attribute. That is, one or more inspection areas are assigned to each server in advance, and the one or more inspection areas are managed as a server attribute.

[0042] The second storage unit 36 ​​stores a plurality of ultrasound images 46 to be stored. From among them, the examiner designates a specific ultrasound image or a specific group of ultrasound images as images to be transferred. Images to be transferred may be designated automatically.

[0043] The multiple ultrasound images 46 may include various images. For example, they may include a tomographic image, a color flow mapping image, a three-dimensional image, etc. In the embodiment, the images are transferred using the international standard Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) protocol, etc.

[0044] 2, multiple functions of the transfer control unit 32 are represented by multiple blocks. The transfer control unit 32 has an image attribute determination unit 50, an image attribute registration unit 52, a transfer destination selection unit 54, a transfer unit (transfer execution unit) 56, and a transfer result management unit 58. The transfer control unit 32 also has a function of creating and modifying the preset data management table 38, the image management table 40, and the server management table.

[0045] The image attribute determination unit 50 determines the image attribute of an image specified by an examiner when the image is saved. Specifically, the image attribute determination unit 50 refers to the preset data management table and identifies an examination area associated with the currently used preset data. Then, the image attribute determination unit 50 determines the identified examination area as the image attribute of the image acquired in the current ultrasound examination. The image attribute registration unit 52 registers the determined image attribute in the image management table 40. In the embodiment, since the image attribute is determined and registered when the image is saved, the image attribute of the image to be transferred can be immediately identified when the image is transferred. However, the image attribute may be determined when the image is transferred.

[0046] When an image to be transferred is designated, the transfer destination selection unit 54 refers to the image management table and identifies the image attributes of the image to be transferred. Next, the transfer destination selection unit 54 refers to the server management table and identifies a server to which a server attribute matching the image attribute of the image to be transferred is assigned, and selects that server as the transfer destination server. Specifically, the transfer destination selection unit 54 selects a server that satisfies the selection condition of matching the inspection area as the transfer destination server. The transfer unit 56 transfers the image to be transferred to the transfer destination server.

[0047] When multiple servers are assigned server attributes that match the image attributes, the image to be transferred is transferred in parallel to those servers. The examiner only needs to specify or select the image to be transferred, and does not need to select the destination server for the image to be transferred. The destination server is automatically selected by the transfer control unit 32. This significantly reduces the burden on the examiner when transferring images, and also makes it possible to correctly transfer each image to the appropriate destination server.

[0048] The image to be transferred may be automatically designated. Prior to the transfer, information on the transfer destination server may be displayed on the display. In this case, the image may be actually transferred only after the examiner inputs a confirmation.

[0049] The transfer result management unit 58 manages the result of each image transfer, that is, the success or failure of the transfer. Specifically, the success or failure of the transfer is managed for each destination server.

[0050] 3 shows a first example of a preset data management table. The illustrated preset management table 34A has a plurality of records 60 corresponding to a plurality of examination regions. Each record 60 has information 62 for identifying the examination region, and information 64 for identifying one or more preset data associated with the examination region. In the illustrated example, each preset data is identified by a preset ID and a preset name. The plurality of examination regions are, for example, a cardiac region, an abdominal region, an obstetric region, and other regions.

[0051] 4 shows a second example of the preset data management table. The preset management table 34B has a plurality of records 66 corresponding to a plurality of preset data. Each record 66 has information such as a preset ID, a preset name, and an examination area. The examination area is information that specifies the medical department or the body part where the preset data is used. Information that specifies the examination area may be included in each preset data.

[0052] 5 shows the image management table 40. The image management table 40 has a plurality of records 74 corresponding to a plurality of stored images. Each record 74 includes an image ID 76, image attributes 78, etc., and also has an image pointer 80. The image pointer 80 is data for identifying the location of the image. The inspection area determined by the image attribute determination unit is registered as the image attribute 78.

[0053] 6 shows the server management table 42. The server management table 42 has a plurality of records 82 corresponding to a plurality of servers. Each record 82 has an IP address 85, a server attribute 88, etc. The server attribute 88 is an inspection area assigned to the server.

[0054] 7 shows a method for setting server attributes. First, a setting screen 89 is displayed. The setting screen 89 includes a plurality of setting fields 90 corresponding to a plurality of servers. An IP address 92 is specified using each setting field 90. Windows 100 and 108 are displayed by operating buttons 98a and 98b included in each setting field 90. The server attributes can be specified using the windows 100 and 108.

[0055] Window 100 includes an inspection area list 102 consisting of a plurality of inspection areas, and a plurality of check boxes 104. Server attributes are specified by manipulating the plurality of check boxes 104. When it is desired to assign all the inspection areas, a special check box 106 is operated. Window 108 has a similar structure to window 100. As indicated by reference numeral 110, a plurality of inspection areas are simultaneously selected.

[0056] Next, the operation and control content of the transfer control unit will be described with reference to Fig. 8 and Fig. 9. Fig. 8 illustrates an example of the operation during image attribute registration, and Fig. 9 illustrates an example of the operation during transfer.

[0057] In FIG. 8, in S10, it is determined whether or not to end this process. In S12, it is determined whether or not a store operation has been performed. If a store operation has been performed, in S14, the image to be stored is saved in the second storage unit of the ultrasound diagnostic device. In S16, image attributes are determined based on specific preset data selected in advance, and the image attributes are registered in the image management table. When determining the image attributes, the preset data management table is referenced. The above processes are executed repeatedly.

[0058] In FIG. 9, in S20, an image to be transferred is specified based on the examiner's designation. In S22, the image attributes of the image to be transferred are specified. At this time, the image management table is referenced. In S24, a server to which a server attribute matching the specified image attribute is assigned is selected as the transfer destination server. At this time, the server management table is referenced. In S26, the image to be transferred is transferred to the transfer destination server. In S28, it is determined whether there is a next image to be transferred. If there is a next image to be transferred, each step from S20 onwards is executed again.

[0059] As described above, according to the ultrasound diagnostic device of the embodiment, a destination server that matches the image attributes of the image to be transferred is selected, and the image to be transferred is transferred to the destination server. Therefore, the examiner does not need to specify or select the destination when transferring the image. This reduces the burden on the examiner and prevents the erroneous selection of the destination server.

[0060] During an ultrasound examination, an image may be automatically transferred when the image is saved. After an ultrasound examination is completed, an image may be transferred whenever an image to be transferred is designated from among the saved images. After an ultrasound examination is completed, the saved images may be automatically sorted and transferred. For each examination date, after the final ultrasound examination is completed, all or part of the saved images on that examination date may be automatically sorted and transferred. If the transfer of a certain image fails, the image may be automatically transferred again when a predetermined time has elapsed. A screen for setting or selecting the transfer timing may be provided to the examiner.

[0061] Another example of the image management table is shown in Fig. 10. Fig. 11 shows a schematic diagram of transfer control according to a modified example, which uses the image management table shown in Fig. 10.

[0062] 10, an image management table 112 has a plurality of records 114 corresponding to a plurality of stored images. Each record 114 includes an image ID 76, an image attribute 78, a secondary image flag 116, an educational image flag 118, and an image pointer 80. An inspection area is registered as the image attribute 78. The secondary image flag 116 is information for identifying whether or not an image is a secondary image. The educational image flag 118 is information for identifying whether or not an image is an educational image. The secondary image flag 116 may also be referred to as an image type flag. The educational image flag may also be referred to as a purpose designation flag.

[0063] When a stored image (primary image) is reproduced and measurement or analysis is applied to the image, the measurement or analysis results are reflected in the image. The image with the results reflected is a secondary image. A secondary image includes information (graphics, numbers, etc.) that is not included in the primary image. A secondary image is an image derived from a primary image, for example, an image that includes the results of measurement or analysis on the primary image. A three-dimensional image generated from multiple primary images may be considered a secondary image. Secondary images are stored by the examiner's store operation or automatically.

[0064] The secondary image flag 116 can identify whether the stored image is a secondary image (whether it has a secondary image attribute). If the stored image is designated as an educational image by the inspector, the educational image attribute is assigned to the image. The educational image flag 118 can identify whether the image is an educational image.

[0065] In FIG. 11, the transfer control unit 32A is connected to the first storage unit 34 and the second storage unit 36. As transfer destinations, the servers 14, . . . , 18, a server (server X) 120 for storing secondary images, and a server (server Y) 122 for storing educational images are provided. When the transfer control unit 32A recognizes the designation of the transfer target image, the transfer control unit 32A specifies the transfer target image in the second storage unit 36 ​​based on the designation and reads out the transfer target image. On the other hand, the transfer control unit 32A refers to the image management table 112 in the first storage unit 34 to specify the image attribute of the transfer target image, and at the same time, refers to the secondary image flag and educational image flag assigned to the transfer target image to determine whether the transfer target image is a secondary image and also to determine whether the transfer target image is an educational image.

[0066] Next, the transfer control unit 32A refers to the server management table 42 and selects a server to which a server attribute matching the image attribute of the image to be transferred is assigned as the transfer destination server. In addition to this selection, if the image to be transferred is a secondary image, the server 120 for storing secondary images is selected as the transfer destination server. Also, if the image to be transferred is an educational image, the server 122 for storing educational images is selected as the transfer destination server. The transfer control unit 32A then transfers the image to be transferred to the selected one or more transfer destination servers.

[0067] Therefore, when a secondary image becomes the target for transfer, it is transferred to secondary image storage server 120. Also, when an educational image becomes the target for transfer, it is transferred to educational image storage server 122. Note that, when a primary image has already been transferred and a secondary image corresponding to the primary image becomes the target for transfer, the secondary image may be transferred only to secondary image storage server 120.

[0068] In the embodiment, the multiple servers designated as the transfer destination servers are information processing devices that are physically independent from each other. However, each of these servers may be a logical server. A computer that performs image interpretation or a specific folder therein may be designated as the transfer destination server. A recording medium (including a USB memory) may be designated as the transfer destination.

[0069] In the above embodiment, other attributes instead of the examination area may be specified as the image attributes and the server attributes. Examples of other attributes include an operation mode, an image type, a disease name (or a pathological condition), etc. In the above embodiment, the preset management table, the image management table, and the server management table are provided, but the preset management information, the image management information, and the server management information may be managed by other methods. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 10 ultrasound diagnostic device, 12 network, 14, 16, 18 server, 32 transfer control unit, 38 preset data management table, 40 image management table, 42 server management table, 44 preset data group, 46 ultrasound image, 50 image attribute determination unit, 52 image attribute registration unit, 54 transfer destination selection unit, 56 transfer unit.

Claims

1. A determination unit that, based on preset data management information for managing a plurality of examination sites to which a plurality of preset data defining operating conditions of an ultrasound diagnostic device are applied, determines an examination site to which preset data selected from the plurality of preset data prior to an ultrasound examination is applied as an image attribute of an image acquired by the ultrasound examination; A selection unit that selects a destination server having a server attribute that matches the image attribute from among a plurality of servers; a transfer unit that transfers the image to the destination server; 1. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising:

2. 2. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 1, A storage unit in which the preset data management information is stored, The storage unit stores server management information for managing one or more examination sites assigned to each of the servers as the server attributes, The selection unit identifies the destination server based on the server management information.

1. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising:

3. 3. The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus according to claim 2, The storage unit stores image management information for managing image attributes of each image acquired and stored in the ultrasonic examination, the selection unit, when a transfer target image is designated from among a plurality of stored images, selects the transfer destination server based on the image management information and the server management information.

1. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising:

4. A determination unit that determines image attributes of an image acquired by the ultrasonic inspection based on information for setting operating conditions selected prior to the ultrasonic inspection; A selection unit that selects a destination server having a server attribute that matches the image attribute from among a plurality of servers; a transfer unit that transfers the image to the destination server; Including, A secondary image is generated by processing a primary image, which is an image acquired by the ultrasonic inspection; when the secondary image becomes a transfer target image, the selection unit selects, as the transfer destination server, one or both of a first server to which a server attribute matching an image attribute of the primary image is assigned and a second server for storing the secondary image; 1. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising:

5. A determination unit that determines image attributes of an image acquired by the ultrasonic inspection based on information for setting operating conditions selected prior to the ultrasonic inspection; A selection unit that selects a destination server having a server attribute that matches the image attribute from among a plurality of servers; a transfer unit that transfers the image to the destination server; Including, the selection unit, when an educational image attribute is additionally assigned to the image to be transferred, selects, as the transfer destination server, both a first server to which a server attribute matching the image attribute of the image to be transferred is assigned and a second server for storing educational images.

1. An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus comprising:

6. Based on preset data management information for managing a plurality of examination sites to which a plurality of preset data defining operating conditions of an ultrasound diagnostic device are applied, an examination site to which preset data selected from the plurality of preset data prior to an ultrasound examination is applied is determined as an image attribute of an image acquired by the ultrasound examination, Selecting a destination server having a server attribute that matches the image attribute from among a plurality of servers; Transferring the image to the destination server; 4. An ultrasound image transfer method comprising:

7. A program executed in an information processing device, a function of determining, based on preset data management information for managing a plurality of examination sites to which a plurality of preset data defining operating conditions of an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus are applied, an examination site to which preset data selected from the plurality of preset data prior to an ultrasound examination is applied as an image attribute of an image acquired by the ultrasound examination; A function of selecting a destination server having server attributes that match the image attributes from among a plurality of servers; A function of transferring the image to the destination server; A program comprising:

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