Modality control device and display control program

Abstract

To improve operability concerning input of control of a plurality of modalities.SOLUTION: A modality control apparatus comprises a display unit and a display control unit. The display unit displays an input object for inputting an instruction to control to a first modality and a situation object indicative of a situation concerning a second modality. The display control unit causes the input object to be displayed in a first block of the display unit and the situation object to be displayed in a second block of the display unit smaller than the first block.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The embodiments disclosed in the present specification and drawings relate to a modality control device and a display control program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging apparatuses, X-ray computed tomography apparatuses, and X-ray diagnostic apparatuses have console terminals that control each of these modalities. The console terminals are installed, for example, in an operation room near the examination rooms in which these modalities are installed. In recent years, portable user interface terminals such as tablets that can operate multiple modalities separately from the console terminals have been used as terminals for controlling the modalities.

[0003] When a user uses a user interface terminal to perform operations on a plurality of modalities in parallel, it may be difficult for the user to grasp which modality he or she is currently operating. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-188082 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] One of the problems to be solved by the embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings is to improve the operability of inputting control of multiple modalities. However, the problems to be solved by the embodiments disclosed in this specification and the drawings are not limited to the above problem. Problems corresponding to the effects of each configuration shown in the embodiments described below can also be positioned as other problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A modality control device according to an embodiment includes a display unit and a display control unit. The display unit displays an input object for inputting control instructions for a first modality and a situation object indicating a situation related to a second modality. The display control unit displays the input object in a first section of the display unit and the situation object in a second section of the display unit that is smaller than the first section. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the arrangement of a medical image diagnostic system 100 according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a modality control device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of a display control process according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display on a display according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of first to fifth sections in a vertically long display area in a case where the modality control device is realized on a tablet terminal according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout different from that of FIG. 4 according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of an authentication object displayed in a first section according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example in which an input object relating to a second modality is displayed in a first section in response to an operation on an authentication object according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on a display at the time an emergency signal related to a system error is received, according to a first application example of the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on a display at the time an emergency signal related to a system error is received, according to a first application example of the embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on a display at the time an emergency signal regarding a patient call is received, according to a first application example of the embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on a display at the time an emergency signal regarding a patient call is received, according to a first application example of the embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on the display when the operating modality becomes operable, according to a second application example of the embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on the display when the creator modality becomes operable, according to a second application example of the embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout in which an operation reservation is displayed in a sixth section independent of the first to fifth sections, according to a fourth application example of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings, an embodiment of a modality control device and a display control program will be described in detail. The modality corresponds to various medical image diagnostic devices, such as an X-ray computed tomography device (hereinafter referred to as an X-ray CT (computed tomography) device), an X-ray diagnostic device, a magnetic resonance imaging device (hereinafter referred to as an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) device), a nuclear medicine diagnostic device, and an ultrasound diagnostic device. In the following embodiments, parts with the same reference numerals perform similar operations, and redundant explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

[0009] (Embodiment) Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a medical image diagnostic system 100 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the medical image diagnostic system 100 includes a plurality of modalities, a server device 120, a biological data measuring device 117 connected to a second modality, and a modality control device 200. The plurality of modalities are assumed to be five types of modalities: a first modality 111, a second modality 112, a third modality 113, a fourth modality 114, and a fifth modality 115. Note that the total number of the plurality of modalities is not limited to five, and this embodiment is applicable as long as there are two or more types.

[0010] The first to fifth modalities are medical image diagnostic devices capable of communicating with the modality control device 200. The first to fifth modalities are controlled by consoles associated with the first to fifth modalities and the modality control device 200. The first to fifth modalities are installed in the first to fifth examination rooms, respectively. The first to fifth examination rooms may be equipped with first to fifth cameras capable of capturing images of the first to fifth modalities, respectively. The first to fifth cameras may be installed on gantries (mountings) of the first to fifth modalities, respectively.

[0011] 1, the first to fifth modalities are connected to an in-hospital LAN (Local Area Network) 130. As a result, the first to fifth modalities are connected to the server device 120 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0012] For the sake of specificity, the following description assumes that the first modality 111 is an MRI device whose system ID for modality identification is MR-1. The second modality 112 is an MRI device whose system ID is MR-2. The third modality 113 is an MRI device whose system ID is MR-3. The fourth modality 114 is an X-ray CT device whose system ID is CT-1. The fifth modality 115 is an X-ray CT device whose system ID is CT-2.

[0013] The biological data measurement device 117 measures biological data of a subject in an examination room. FIG. 1 shows the biological data measurement device 117 connected to the second modality 112 in the second examination room 122. The biological data measurement device 117 may be connected to another modality depending on the type of examination to be performed on the subject. Examples of biological data include electrocardiogram waveforms, pulse, blood flow, blood pressure, skin temperature, electroencephalograms, eye movements, blood glucose levels, blood oxygen saturation, and respiratory waveforms. The biological data measurement device 117 measures the subject's biological data in real time and transmits the measured biological data to the second modality 112 connected to the biological data measurement device 117. The biological data measurement device 117 may be a wearable device that can be worn by the subject at all times. In this case, the wearable device can acquire biological data anywhere as long as the subject is wearing the wearable device. The wearable device transmits the biological data to the modality control device 200.

[0014] The server device 120 is a server related to an information processing system in a medical institution, such as a Radiology Information System (RIS), a Hospital Information System (HIS), or a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). The server device 120 is connected to an in-hospital LAN 130. When the server device 120 is a RIS server, the server device 120 transmits reservation information (e.g., examination orders) for examinations related to the first to fifth modalities to the first to fifth modalities, respectively. In addition, the server device 120 transmits the reservation information for examinations related to the first to fifth modalities to the modality control device 200. When the server device 120 is a PACS server, the PACS server stores medical data collected by the first to fifth modalities.

[0015] The modality control device 200 is realized, for example, as a user interface terminal capable of communicating with a plurality of modalities and the server device 120. The modality control device 200 may also be capable of communicating with, for example, an in-hospital LAN (Local Area Network) 130. Specifically, the user interface terminal is realized, for example, by wireless hardware such as a tablet terminal or smartphone carried by an in-hospital worker such as a doctor or technician.

[0016] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the modality control device 200. As shown in FIG. 2, the modality control device 200 includes a communication interface 210, a memory 220, a display 230, an input interface 240, and a processing circuit 250.

[0017] The communication interface 210 performs data communication between the server device 120 and each of the multiple modalities connected via at least one of the in-hospital LAN 130 and wireless communication. Any standard may be used for communication with the server device 120 and each of the multiple modalities, and examples include HL7, DICOM, or both. Furthermore, if cameras are installed in multiple examination rooms where multiple modalities are installed, the communication interface 210 receives images captured by the cameras. The communication interface 210 corresponds to a communication unit.

[0018] The memory 220 stores various information. The memory 220 may be, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or an integrated circuit storage device, as appropriate. The memory 220 may also be a drive that reads and writes various information from and to a portable storage medium, such as a CD-ROM drive, a DVD drive, or a flash memory. For example, the memory 220 stores examination information acquired from a server device 120, such as a RIS server, via the communication interface 210, a user interface for controlling each of the multiple modalities, and the like. The memory 220 also stores various control programs and various data according to this embodiment. The memory 220 also stores input objects for inputting control instructions to each of the multiple modalities, such as an input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111. The memory 220 corresponds to a storage unit.

[0019] When an administrator is set to manage each of a plurality of modalities, the memory 220 stores a user ID preset for each user in association with a system ID (hereinafter referred to as a management ID) of the modality managed by the user (hereinafter referred to as a management modality). For example, the memory 220 stores a correspondence table (hereinafter referred to as a management modality correspondence table), such as a lookup table, in which user IDs are associated with management IDs.

[0020] The display 230 displays various information for the operator to perform various tasks. For example, under the control of a display control function 255 in the processing circuitry 250, the display 230 displays various GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces), guidance screens for the technician, input objects for inputting control instructions for each of the multiple modalities, status objects indicating the status of each of the multiple modalities, and the like. The display 230 is, for example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and any other display device known in the art can be used as appropriate. The GUI and display modes of the display 230 with respect to the input objects, status objects, and the like will be described later. The display 230 corresponds to a display unit.

[0021] The input interface 240 accepts various instructions and information input from an operator. The input interface 240 may be realized by, for example, a switch button, a pointing device, a keyboard, a touchpad that performs input operations by touching an operation surface displayed on the display 230, a touchscreen that integrates a display screen and a touchpad, a non-contact input circuit using an optical sensor, and a voice input circuit. The input interface 240 accepts, for example, operations from a user. Examples of operations by the user include moving a mouse pointer, clicking, dragging and dropping, and inputting instructions related to the control of each of multiple modalities. The input interface 240 is connected to the processing circuitry 250. The input interface 240 converts input operations received from the user into electrical signals and outputs them to the processing circuitry 250. The input interface 240 corresponds to an input unit.

[0022] The processing circuitry 250 has hardware resources such as a processor, a ROM (Read-Only Memory), and RAM, all of which are not shown, and controls the modality control device 200. The processing circuitry 250 has an acquisition function 251, a modality control function 253, a display control function 255, and the like. Various functions performed by the acquisition function 251, the modality control function 253, and the display control function 255 are stored in the memory 220 in the form of programs executable by a computer. The processing circuitry 250 is a processor that realizes the functions corresponding to these various functions by reading and executing the programs corresponding to each program from the memory 220. In other words, the processing circuitry 250 in a state in which each program has been read has multiple functions of the processing circuitry 250 shown in FIG. 2.

[0023] 2, the various functions described above are implemented by a single processing circuit 250, but the various functions may be implemented by multiple independent processors executing programs. In other words, the various functions described above may be configured as programs and one processing circuit may execute each program, or specific functions may be implemented in dedicated, independent program execution circuits.

[0024] The term "processor" mentioned above refers to circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), and a programmable logic device (e.g., a Simple Programmable Logic Device (SPLD), a Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD), and a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)).

[0025] The processor in the processing circuit 250 realizes various functions by reading and executing programs stored in the memory 220. Note that instead of storing the programs in the memory 220, the programs may be configured to be directly embedded in the circuit of the processor. In this case, the processor realizes the functions by reading and executing the programs embedded in the circuit. Also, the acquisition function 251, modality control function 253, and display control function 255 are examples of an acquisition unit, a modality control unit, and a display control unit, respectively.

[0026] The processing circuit 250 acquires examination information from a server device 120 such as a RIS server via the communication interface 210 using the acquisition function 251. The examination information includes, for example, various information described in an examination order output from an HIS server to a RIS server. The acquisition function 251 stores the acquired examination information in the memory 220. The acquisition function 251 also acquires examination appointment information (hereinafter referred to as appointment status) for each of a plurality of modalities from the server device 120 such as a RIS server via the communication interface 210. The acquisition function 251 stores the acquired appointment status in the memory 220.

[0027] The reservation status may be generated by the modality control function 253 by arranging the examination information in chronological order. In this case, it is not necessary for the acquisition function 251 to acquire the reservation status. The acquisition function 251 acquires the biometric data measured by the biometric data measurement device 117. The acquisition function 251 stores the acquired biometric data in the memory 220 in association with the modality.

[0028] The acquisition function 251 acquires status information indicating the status of each of the multiple modalities from each of the multiple modalities via the communication interface 210. The acquisition function 251 associates the acquired status information with the system ID of the modality from which the status information was acquired and stores the information in the memory 220. The status indicated by the status information includes, for example, at least one of the following: the status of imaging in the modality, the status in the examination room, the status of the subject, and the status of the operator or manager of the modality. The status information includes, for example, at least one of information indicating the status of imaging in at least one of the first to fifth modalities, an examination room image related to at least one of the first to fifth examination rooms in which the first to fifth modalities are respectively located, environmental information for at least one of the first to fifth examination rooms, subject information for at least one of the first to fifth subjects to be imaged by the first to fifth modalities, and manager or operator information for the first to fifth modalities.

[0029] The imaging status may be, for example, the total imaging time, the imaging time from the start of imaging to the current time (hereinafter referred to as imaging execution time), the remaining imaging time, the ratio of the imaging execution time to the total imaging time, a waiting state (hereinafter referred to as a standby state), setting up the subject for imaging, a state waiting for instructions to start imaging (waiting to start imaging), imaging completion, an error occurrence, etc. The images in the examination room are, for example, images (e.g., monitoring images) captured by at least one camera (e.g., a monitoring camera) installed in the examination room and / or modality. The monitoring images include at least the modality itself (e.g., a gantry (mounting)). Note that the monitoring images may be images captured at a specific timing and period, such as when the subject and / or technician are in the examination room.

[0030] The environmental information includes the temperature and humidity in the first to fifth examination rooms. When an MRI apparatus is installed in the first to fifth examination rooms 121 and the second examination room 122, the environmental information may further include the oxygen concentration in the examination room. The environmental information is acquired by various sensors installed in the first to fifth examination rooms and / or the first to fifth modalities. The subject information corresponds to, for example, patient information (such as name, sex, age, height, and weight) in the examination information acquired from the RIS. The subject information may also be acquired from an HIS server based on the examination information. The managers or operators of the first to fifth modalities correspond to, for example, the names, IDs, affiliations, etc., of the managers associated with the first to fifth modalities or the operators performing various tasks in the first to fifth modalities.

[0031] The acquisition function 251 acquires, from each of the multiple modalities, the details of the work performed for each of the multiple modalities and the time when the details were performed. The details of the work include, for example, the operation of each of the multiple modalities (for example, tilting the gantry in an X-ray CT device), opening and closing doors in multiple examination rooms, movement of the bed and / or tabletop, attachment and detachment of accessories of the modality related to imaging such as a receiving coil, and preparation for imaging such as positioning the tabletop, and correspond to various events (phenomena) that can be electrically detected by various sensors.

[0032] The processing circuitry 250 controls each of the multiple modalities by the modality control function 253 in accordance with a user instruction via the input interface 240. Specifically, the modality control function 253 controls a modality associated with an input object in accordance with the content input to the input object. More specifically, when a user instruction is input to an input object via the input interface 240, the modality control function 253 transmits the input user instruction to a modality associated with the input object via the communication interface 210. As a result, the modality associated with the input object is controlled in accordance with the content input to the input object.

[0033] The processing circuit 250 controls the arrangement (allocation) and display mode of various objects displayed on the display 230 using the display control function 255. The objects are, for example, icons, toolbars, on-screen buttons, sliders, progress bars, etc., and constitute display and operation elements. The display control function 255 displays the input object in a first section of the display 230. The first section has, for example, an area of ​​50% or more of the display area of ​​the display 230. In other words, the display control function 255 allocates the first section to an area of ​​50% or more of the display area of ​​the display 230.

[0034] For example, when a user logs in to the modality control device 200, if the user ID matches the management ID of the first modality 111, or if an input object related to the first modality 111 is set in advance to be displayed in the first section at the time of login, the display control function 255 displays an input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111 in the first section of the display 230. In other words, the display control function 255 displays a console screen of one of the multiple modalities in the first section. By inputting an operation on the input object displayed in the first section, the modality control function 253 controls the modality corresponding to the console screen displayed in the first section so as to set imaging conditions, process captured images (image processing), and the like.

[0035] The display control function 255 also displays status objects related to multiple modalities in a second section of the display 230, which is smaller than the first section. The status object contains information indicating the progress of imaging using the multiple modalities in the second section. At this time, the display control function 255 changes the status object in the second section according to the progress of imaging using the multiple modalities. For example, the display control function 255 iconizes the aspects of the multiple modalities controlled by the modality control device 200 and displays a status object including multiple icons corresponding to the multiple modalities in the second section. As an example, the display control function 255 displays a monitoring image as a status object on the display 230 before imaging, and when imaging starts, changes the display to a status object indicating the status of imaging, such as the ratio of imaging time to total imaging time. Note that the display control function 255 may also display a monitoring image as a status object on the display 230 when a patient or operator enters the imaging room before imaging. In this case, before the patient or operator enters the imaging room, the display control function 255 simply displays text information such as "STANDBY" as a status object on the display 230. Furthermore, the display control function 255 arranges the status objects in a row in the second section. If multiple status objects corresponding to multiple modalities cannot be displayed in the second section, the display control function 255 displays the status objects corresponding to each of the multiple modalities in the second section in response to a scroll operation by the user via the input interface 240.

[0036] Specifically, the display control function 255 displays multiple situation objects indicating situations related to multiple modalities including the first modality 111 and the second modality 112 in a display mode (e.g., color, line type, etc.) corresponding to the multiple modalities in the second section of the display 230. The situation objects include at least one of the following information: a system ID corresponding to each of the multiple modalities, an icon corresponding to each of the multiple modalities, an imaging status, an image in the examination room, environmental information, subject information, and a manager or operator. The above information included in the situation objects is set, for example, by a user's selection, based on the size of the situation object in the second section, to have a high priority or to have a high degree of necessity based on user customization.

[0037] Furthermore, the display control function 255 displays a first work history performed in the first section in a third section of the display 230, which is a section smaller than the first section, in a display mode corresponding to a plurality of modalities. In the modality control device 200, the first work history corresponds to a history of input operations performed on an input object in the first section. For example, the display control function 255 displays, in the third section, timestamps of input operations performed in the first section and the contents of the input operations performed in the first section at each time as a first work history, which is a log of input operations. The third section has, for example, an area with a shape and size that allows multiple lines of character strings to be displayed by vertical scrolling, and is smaller in area than the first section.

[0038] The first work history preferably associates a situation object (e.g., an icon) shown in the second section with a log related to the target object. For example, the display control function 255 displays the first work history in the third section by making the color of the border of the icon in the second section and the color of the text in the log of the first work history associated with the icon the same for each modality. This allows the display control function 255 to associate the log displayed in the third section with the system ID displayed in the second section and display them on the display 230.

[0039] Furthermore, the display control function 255 displays a second work history of work performed for multiple modalities in a fourth section of the display 230, which is a section smaller than the first section, in a display format corresponding to the multiple modalities. The second work history corresponds to, for example, a history of the content of work performed for each of the multiple modalities. Specifically, similar to the first work history displayed in the third section, the display control function 255 displays, as a second work history, a work log, in the fourth section, timestamps of work for each of the multiple modalities and the work performed for each of the multiple modalities in the system at each time. The fourth section has, for example, an area with a shape and size that allows multiple lines of text to be displayed by vertical scrolling, and is preferably the same size as or approximately the same as the third section.

[0040] The second work history includes, for example, entering and leaving the examination room, moving the bed including the tabletop, attaching and detaching accessories to the modality or subject (for example, if the modality is an MRI device, attaching and detaching a receiving coil, a synchronization unit used for synchronization with imaging (for example, a biometric data measurement device 117), etc.), starting and ending imaging, and operating patient calls such as a nurse call.

[0041] As with the display in the third section, the second work history preferably associates a situation object (e.g., an icon) shown in the second section with a log of work related to the target object. For example, the display control function 255 displays the second work history in the fourth section by making the color of the outline of the icon in the second section and the color of the text in the log of the second work history associated with the icon the same for each modality. This allows the display control function 255 to associate the log displayed in the fourth section with the system ID displayed in the second section and display them on the display 230.

[0042] Furthermore, the display control function 255 displays the reservation status of examinations using multiple modalities in a fifth section of the display 230, which is a section smaller than the first section, in a display format corresponding to the multiple modalities. For example, the display control function 255 displays the reservation status in the fifth section in order of reservation of examinations with higher priority. Information in the reservation status includes, for example, a system ID associated with each of the multiple modalities, patient information, an overview of imaging (e.g., the region to be imaged, whether or not contrast is used, etc.), and the scheduled time of imaging. The fifth section has, for example, an area with a shape and size that allows multiple lines of text to be displayed by vertical scrolling, and is preferably the same or approximately the same size as the third section.

[0043] As with the display in the third section, it is preferable that the reservation status be associated with a status object (e.g., an icon) shown in the second section. For example, the display control function 255 displays the reservation status in the fifth section by making the border color of the icon in the second section and the color of the reservation text associated with the icon the same for each modality. This allows the display control function 255 to associate the log displayed in the fifth section with the system ID displayed in the second section and display them on the display 230.

[0044] Furthermore, the user may freely change the positions of the first to fifth sections on the display 230, as long as the first section occupies, for example, 50% or more of the display area of ​​the display 230. The display control function 255 may execute at least one of the display controls for the third to fifth sections. That is, whether or not to display information in the third to fifth sections and the positions of the first to fifth sections may be appropriately customized based on instructions from the user via the input interface 240. The display information in the first to fifth sections does not need to be completely separated, and the display control function 255 may appropriately combine or mix the information to display it according to the display format.

[0045] In response to an operation on a situation object, the display control function 255 displays, in the first section, an authentication object that causes an input object related to a modality associated with the operated situation object to be displayed in the first section. The authentication object is, for example, an object that prompts the user to confirm whether or not to display it in a pop-up format. For example, when a situation object related to the second modality in the second section is designated by the user, the display control function 255 displays, in the first section, an authentication object related to displaying an input object of the second modality 112 in the first section.

[0046] At this time, the display control function 255 may display a visual effect in the second section, such as illuminating the edge of the icon related to the modality being operated. The display control function 255 may also display the system ID in the first section with a similar visual effect. This allows the user to more intuitively recognize the modality being operated. The visual effect may be permanent, or may be limited to a few seconds after the console screen is switched.

[0047] The display control process (hereinafter referred to as display control process) executed by the modality control device 200 of this embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to Figures 3 to 8. For the sake of specificity, it is assumed that the display area of ​​the display 230 is divided into first to fifth sections. Figure 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the display control process according to this embodiment.

[0048] (Display control processing) (Step S401) A user logs in to the modality control device 200. The login is realized by, for example, fingerprint authentication, face authentication, voice authentication, iris recognition, etc. By these means, the processing circuitry 250 identifies the user ID of the user operating the modality control device 200.

[0049] (Step S402) The processing circuit 250 compares the identified user ID with the management modality correspondence table using the display control function 255. If the identified user ID is found to be in the management modality correspondence table (YES in step S402), the process proceeds to step S403. If the identified user ID is not found in the management modality correspondence table (NO in step S402), the process proceeds to step S404.

[0050] (Step S403) The display control function 255 identifies the management modality by matching the identified user ID with the management modality correspondence table. Identifying the management modality corresponds to identifying the management ID. Hereinafter, for the sake of specificity, it is assumed that the identified management modality is the first modality 111. That is, it is assumed that the identified management ID is MR-1. The acquisition function 251 acquires examination information, status information, and the like related to the modality of the management ID of MR-1 from the first modality 111 and the server device 120. For example, in response to a user login, the display control function 255 displays an input object corresponding to the console screen of the first modality 111 in the first section. As a result, the display 230 displays an input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111 in the first section.

[0051] (Step S404) The display control function 255 displays an input object related to the preset modality in the first section. As a result, the display 230 displays an input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111 in the first section. Hereinafter, the preset modality is assumed to be the first modality 111. Note that the preset modality is not limited to the first modality 111 and may be another modality. For example, the preset modality may be the modality that is positionally closest to the modality control device 200, or may be the modality operated by the modality control device 200 before logging out from the modality control device 200.

[0052] (Step S405) The acquisition function 251 acquires situation information related to multiple modalities. The display control function 255 generates a situation object based on the acquired situation information. The display control function 255 displays the multiple situation objects related to the multiple modalities in the second section in a display manner, such as a color tone, according to the multiple modalities. As a result, the display 230 displays, for example, a situation object indicating a situation related to the second modality 112 in the second section.

[0053] (Step S406) The acquisition function 251 acquires a first work history of work performed in the first section from multiple modalities. The display control function 255 displays the acquired first work history in the third section in a display mode such as a hue according to the multiple modalities.

[0054] (Step S407) The acquisition function 251 acquires second work histories, which are work performed on a plurality of modalities, from the plurality of modalities. The display control function 255 displays the acquired second work histories in the fourth section in display modes such as hues according to the plurality of modalities.

[0055] (Step S408) The acquisition function 251 acquires the reservation status of examinations related to multiple modalities from the multiple modalities or a server device 120 such as a RIS server. The display control function 255 displays the acquired reservation status of examinations in the fifth section in a display mode such as a color hues corresponding to the multiple modalities. Note that the processing procedures in steps S402 to S408 are in no particular order.

[0056] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the display 230 after step S408. As shown in FIG. 4, the display region DR of the display 230 is divided into first to fifth sections. As shown in FIG. 4, the first section SEC1 displays a console screen related to the first modality 111 having a system ID of MR-1. Furthermore, the second section SEC2 shown in FIG. 4 displays five status objects corresponding to the first to fifth modalities. Each of the five status objects is displayed with a border in a color corresponding to the system ID. In the second section SEC2, the status of the first modality 111 having a system ID of MR-1 is indicated by a progress bar status object, indicating that 4:31 (4 minutes 31 seconds) has elapsed out of the scheduled imaging time of 5:10 (5 minutes 10 seconds). The system ID of the first modality 111, "MR-1," is further displayed in the first section SEC1 and the second section SEC2.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 4, in the second section SEC2, the status of the second modality 112 with a system ID of MR-2 indicates that it is in a standby state. Also in the second section SEC2, the status of the third modality 113 with a system ID of MR-3 indicates that imaging is being prepared, as displayed as a status object in the monitoring image. Also in the second section SEC2, the status of the fourth modality 114 with a system ID of CT-1 indicates that 2:14 (4 minutes 31 seconds) has elapsed of the scheduled imaging time of 7:08 (7 minutes 08 seconds), as displayed as a status object in the progress bar. Also in the second section SEC2, the status of the fifth modality 115 with a system ID of CT-2 indicates that it is in a standby state.

[0058] In the third section SEC3 shown in FIG. 4, a history of operations (first operation history) performed by the user in the first section SEC1 is displayed in a hue corresponding to the first to fifth modalities. That is, the edges of the situation object in the second section SEC2 and the characters in the first operation history are displayed in the same hue. In addition, in the fourth section SEC4 shown in FIG. 4, a history of operations (second operation history) related to each of the multiple modalities is displayed in a hue corresponding to the first to fifth modalities. That is, the edges of the situation object in the second section SEC2 and the characters in the second operation history are displayed in the same hue. In addition, in the fifth section SEC5 shown in FIG. 4, the appointment status related to each of the multiple modalities is displayed in a hue corresponding to the first to fifth modalities. That is, the edges of the situation object in the second section SEC2 and the characters in the second operation history for the appointment status are displayed in the same hue.

[0059] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the first to fifth sections in a vertically long display area when the modality control device 200 is implemented on a tablet terminal. When the orientation of the display 230 is changed from landscape to portrait by rotating the modality control device 200, the display layout of the first to fifth sections switches, for example, from Fig. 4 to Fig. 5. At this time, since the second section SEC2 cannot display the situation objects of all modalities, the display control function 255 displays arrow keys (also called direction keys) AR for scrolling the situation objects in the second section SEC2, as shown in Fig. 5.

[0060] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout different from that shown in FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 6, the display control function 255 displays a situation object in the second section SEC2 as a tab related to the first section SEC1. In FIG. 6, a console screen of the second modality related to the system ID of MR-2 is displayed. At this time, an icon as a situation object related to the second modality in the second section SEC2 is used as a tab of the first section SEC1. In the display layout shown in FIG. 6, the visibility of the modality operated in the first section SEC1 is improved. Note that in the display layout shown in FIG. 6, the various functions in the first section SEC1 and the second section SEC2 are not lost, and their roles are independent.

[0061] (Step S409) In response to a user's instruction via the input interface 240, settings of imaging conditions and / or operations for image processing are input on the console screen in the first section SEC1.

[0062] (Step S410) When a modality in the second section SEC2, specifically an icon corresponding to a situation object, is selected by a user instruction via the input interface 240, the display control function 255 causes an authentication object to be displayed in the first section SEC1. For example, in response to an operation on a situation object related to the second modality 112, the display control function 255 causes an authentication object that causes an input object of the second modality 112 to be displayed in the first section SEC1. In response to the operation on the authentication object, specifically when the "switch" button in the authentication object is pressed via the input interface 240 (YES in step S410), the process of step S411 is executed.

[0063] If the icon corresponding to the situation object in the second section SEC2 is not selected (NO in step S410), the process proceeds to step S412. If the "Do not switch" button in the authentication object is pressed (NO in step S410), the process proceeds to step S412.

[0064] 7 is a diagram showing an example of an authentication object AU displayed in the first section SEC1, taking into consideration the possibility that the operation screen may be switched due to an erroneous operation. As shown in FIG. 7, in response to pressing (clicking) a situation object S2O related to the second modality 112 in the second section SEC2, the display control function 255 displays an authentication object AU having an authentication button AUB in the first section SEC1. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control function 255 lights up the periphery of the edge of the clicked situation object S2O. The visual effect on the clicked situation object S2O can improve the visibility of the icon of the second modality 112 related to the situation object S2O.

[0065] (Step S411) When the authentication button indicating "switch" in the authentication object AU is pressed, the display control function 255 displays an input object related to the selected modality in the first section SEC1. For example, when the situation object S2O related to the second modality 112 having MR-2 as the system ID is clicked and "switch" of the authentication button AUB in the authentication object AU is pressed, the display control function 255 displays an input object for inputting control instructions for the second modality 112 in the first section SEC1. After this step, the processing from step S405 onwards is repeated.

[0066] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example in which an input object related to the second modality 112 is displayed in the first section SEC1 in response to an operation on the authentication object AU. That is, the display control function 255 displays, in the first section SEC1, an input object for inputting control instructions to the second modality 112, i.e., an input object related to the second modality 112 having MR-2 as the system ID, in response to an operation on the authentication object AU. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8, the display control function 255 may illuminate the edge of an icon related to the second modality 112 that is the target of operation in the first section SEC1 in the second section SEC2. Additionally, as shown in FIG. 8, the display control function 255 may illuminate the system ID in the first section SEC1. These visual effects allow the user to intuitively recognize the modality being operated. The visual effects described above may be permanent or may be limited to a few seconds after the console screen in the first section SEC1 is switched.

[0067] (Step S412) When a logout command is input to the modality control device 200 by a user instruction via the input interface 240 (YES in step S412), the display control process ends. If a logout command is not input from the modality control device 200 (NO in step S412), the process from step S405 onwards is repeated. Note that the process in this step can be performed in any processing procedure.

[0068] The modality control device 200 according to the embodiment described above displays an input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111 and a situation object indicating the situation regarding the second modality 112 on a display 230, and displays the input object in a first section SEC1 of the display 230 and the situation object in a second section SEC2 of the display 230, which is a section smaller than the first section SEC1. In the modality control device 200, the situation is at least one of the following: an imaging state in at least one of the first modality 111 and the second modality 112; an examination room image relating to at least one of the first examination room 121 in which the first modality 111 is located and the second examination room 122 in which the second modality 112 is located; environmental information in at least one of the first examination room 121 and the second examination room 122; subject information in at least one of the first subject to be imaged by the first modality 111 and the second subject to be imaged by the second modality 112; and a manager or operator of the first modality 111 and the second modality 112. As a result, the modality control device 200 allows the user to intuitively recognize the modality being operated and various situations in the multiple modalities.

[0069] Furthermore, the modality control device 200 changes the status object according to the progress of imaging by the second modality 112, having information indicating the progress of imaging by the second modality 112. As a result, the modality control device 200 allows the user to intuitively grasp the progress of imaging by a modality different from the modality currently being operated.

[0070] Furthermore, the modality control device 200 according to the embodiment further displays, in the second section SEC2, a status object having information indicating the progress of imaging by the first modality 111, and changes the status object having information indicating the progress of imaging by the first modality 111 according to the progress of imaging by the first modality 111. In this way, the modality control device 200 allows the progress of imaging in the modality being operated to be intuitively grasped.

[0071] Furthermore, the modality control device 200 according to the embodiment executes at least one of the following: displaying, in the second section SEC2, a plurality of situation objects relating to a plurality of modalities including the first modality 111 and the second modality 112 in a display manner corresponding to the plurality of modalities; displaying, in a display manner, a first work history performed in the first section SEC1 in a third section SEC3 of the display 230, which is a section smaller than the first section SEC1; displaying, in a display manner, a second work history performed relating to the plurality of modalities in a fourth section SEC4 of the display 230, which is a section smaller than the first section SEC1; and displaying, in a display manner, the appointment status of examinations for the plurality of modalities in a fifth section SEC5 of the display 230, which is a section smaller than the first section SEC1. As a result, according to the present modality control device 200, since the display manner (e.g., hue) differs for each of the plurality of modalities, it is possible to easily and intuitively grasp the situation objects, the first work history, the second work history, and the appointment status of examinations for the plurality of modalities.

[0072] Furthermore, the modality control device 200 according to the embodiment displays, in the first section SEC1, an authentication object AU that causes an input object of the second modality 112 to be displayed in the first section SEC1 in response to an operation on a situation object, and displays, in the first section SEC1, an input object for inputting control instructions to the second modality 112 in response to the operation on the authentication object AU. As a result, the modality control device 200 allows the user to easily and intuitively grasp the modality related to a change in operation.

[0073] Furthermore, the modality control device 200 according to the embodiment stores the system ID of the first modality 111 in association with the user ID, stores an input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111, and displays, in the first section SEC1, an input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111 associated with the user ID in response to a user login. As a result, the modality control device 200 can display, in the first section SEC1, an input object of the modality corresponding to the administrator, thereby improving the work efficiency of the administrator.

[0074] As described above, according to the present modality control device 200, when one user performs parallel processing using multiple modalities, the user can easily and intuitively grasp the status of the modality currently being operated and the status of the other modalities. As a result, the present modality control device 200 can reduce the complexity of operations for multiple modalities and simplify the workflow. Therefore, the present modality control device 200 can reduce the burden on the operator and improve operability for multiple modalities, thereby improving throughput (work efficiency) for examinations and operations in multiple modalities.

[0075] (First application example) In this application example, when an event related to an interruption of high urgency occurs in a modality during the display control process, the first section SEC1 on the display 230 of the modality control device 200 is forcibly switched, and the user's operation authority is also simultaneously switched to the modality where the interruption occurred. Examples of interruptions of high urgency include various errors in the modality and a patient call (or nurse call) by the subject.

[0076] When an interrupt command is received from each of the multiple modalities, the display control function 255 displays multiple pop-up or temporary console screens in the first section SEC1. Also, if it is not possible to display the status objects of all the modalities in the second section SEC2 as shown in Fig. 5, the display control function 255 preferentially displays the status object related to the modality issuing the interrupt command and the object related to the modality currently being imaged in the second section SEC2.

[0077] In response to receiving an emergency signal output from at least one of the multiple modalities, the display control function 255 disables operations on the input object displayed in the first section SEC1 and displays an event related to the emergency signal in the first section SEC1. For example, in response to receiving an emergency signal from the second modality 112, the display control function 255 disables operations on the input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111 shown in Figures 4 to 7, and in response to receiving the emergency signal, displays an event related to the emergency signal in the first section SEC1.

[0078] Furthermore, in response to receiving an emergency signal, the display control function 255 further displays, in the first section SEC1, at least one of: an input object related to the modality that sent the emergency signal; risk information indicating the degree of risk of an event related to the emergency signal; an instruction to release the risk (hereinafter referred to as a risk release instruction); an examination room image of the examination room in which the sending modality is located; and a contact button for contacting an operator in the examination room. For example, in response to receiving an emergency signal from the second modality 112, the display control function 255 further displays, in the first section SEC1, at least one of: an input object related to the second modality 112; risk information indicating the degree of risk of an event related to the emergency signal; an instruction to release the risk in the second modality 112; an examination room image of the second examination room 122 in which the second modality 112 is located; and a contact button for contacting an operator and / or a subject in the second examination room 122.

[0079] For the sake of specificity, the following describes the display control process when an emergency signal is issued from the fourth modality 114 having a system ID of CT-1 during operation of the first modality 111 having a system ID of MR-1. The emergency in the fourth modality 114 is assumed to be an interrupt signal related to the occurrence of a system error as an event related to the emergency signal.

[0080] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on the display 230 when an emergency signal related to a system error is received. As shown in FIG. 9, in response to receiving the emergency signal, the display control function 255 displays a risk release instruction RI, for example, as a pop-up, on the console screen MC related to the currently operating system ID MR-1 in the first section SEC1. At this time, the display control function 255 displays an error message in the risk release instruction RI, as shown in FIG. 9. The display control function 255 also controls the console screen MC so as to temporarily disable user operation on the console screen MC. At this time, the display control function 255 may change the display mode, such as by changing an area of ​​the console screen MC to grayscale, so that the user intuitively recognizes that the console screen MC is inoperable, as shown in FIG. 9. At this time, the user can intuitively recognize that the console screen MC cannot be currently operated.

[0081] Furthermore, in response to receiving an emergency signal, the display control function 255 displays, in the first section SEC1, an input object related to the fourth modality 114 whose system ID is CT-1, i.e., a console screen CC related to the fourth modality 114. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 9, when the currently operated console screen MC and the console screen CC of the fourth modality 114 on which the interrupt signal has occurred are displayed simultaneously, the console screen CC related to the fourth modality 114 occupies, for example, 50% or more of the area of ​​the first section SEC1. The display control function 255 may display the console screen CC in the first section SEC1 larger than the console screen MC.

[0082] Furthermore, in response to receiving an emergency signal, the display control function 255 may further display in the first section SEC1 an examination room image of the fourth examination room 124 in which the fourth modality 114 is located, a contact button for contacting an operator in the fourth examination room 124, and risk information. The information displayed in the first section SEC1 in response to receiving an emergency signal does not need to be displayed in its entirety, and only information necessary in accordance with the urgency of the modality may be displayed. Furthermore, the information displayed in the first section SEC1 in response to receiving an emergency signal may be appropriately set by a user's customization.

[0083] Furthermore, the display control function 255 displays information indicating urgency in the situation object SO of the fourth modality 114 in the second section SEC2, as shown in Fig. 9. At this time, the display control function 255 changes the display mode of the situation object SO to a hue with high visibility, as shown in Fig. 9.

[0084] Fig. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on the display 230 at the time an emergency signal regarding a system error is received. Unlike Fig. 9, Fig. 10 further displays, in the first section SEC1, an in-examination room image SR of the fourth examination room 124 in which the fourth modality 114 is located, and a contact button (Call to Operator) for contacting the operator in the fourth examination room 124.

[0085] 11 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on the display 230 when an emergency signal related to a patient call is received. As shown in FIG. 11, the display control function 255 displays a risk release instruction PI related to the patient call in the first section SEC1. At this time, the display control function 255 displays the system ID of the modality from which the patient call was generated and a message in the risk release instruction PI, as shown in FIG. 11. In addition, the display control function 255 displays information indicating the patient call in the situation object SO of the fourth modality 114 in the second section SEC2. Other displays in the first section SEC1 are the same as those in FIG. 9.

[0086] Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout that is displayed on the display 230 when an emergency signal regarding a patient call is received. Unlike Fig. 11, Fig. 12 further displays, in the first section SEC1, an examination room image SR of the fourth examination room 124 in which the fourth modality 114 is located, and a contact button (Call to Patient) for contacting the subject in the fourth examination room 124.

[0087] 9 to 12, it is necessary to resolve the dangerous state shown in Fig. 9 to 12 in order to move on to the operation of the first modality 111. After the dangerous state is avoided, when the user presses a button on the pop-up (PI or RI) via the input interface 240, the display control function 255 releases the inoperable state on the console screen MC related to the first modality 111.

[0088] The modality control device 200 according to the first application example of the embodiment described above disables operation of an input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111 in response to receiving an emergency signal related to the urgency of the second modality 112, and displays an event related to the emergency signal in the first section SEC1 in response to receiving the emergency signal. Thus, the modality control device 200 according to this application example allows the user to easily and intuitively grasp which modality is in an emergency state.

[0089] Furthermore, in response to receiving an emergency signal, the modality control device 200 according to the first application example of the embodiment further displays in the first section SEC1 at least one of an input object for inputting control instructions to the second modality 112, risk information indicating the degree of risk of the event related to the emergency signal, instructions for eliminating the risk in the second modality 112, an examination room image of the second examination room 122 in which the second modality 112 is located, and a contact button for contacting an operator and / or a subject in the second examination room 122. As a result, the modality control device 200 according to this application example allows the user to easily and intuitively grasp the status of the emergency state regarding the modality in an emergency state.

[0090] (Second application example) This application example is to present to the user a recommendation of a modality to be operated according to the status of each of the multiple modalities during the execution of the display control process. As an example, a case will be described in which the state of the second modality 112 transitions to a state requiring a user operation (hereinafter referred to as an operable state) while an operation is being performed on the console screen MC of the first modality 111. In this case, in response to the second modality 112 transitioning to the operable state, the display control function 255 displays an object (hereinafter referred to as a recommended object) that recommends input of a control instruction to the second modality 112 in the first section SEC1.

[0091] That is, when the state of a modality other than the modality currently being operated (hereinafter referred to as the operating modality) becomes a status where operation on the console is the main focus (a state where operations such as setting imaging conditions, checking images, and post-processing are possible), the display control function 255 displays a recommendation object for recommending a change of operation authority from the modality currently being operated to the operating modality in the area of ​​the first section SEC1 of the display 230. For the sake of concrete explanation, the currently operated modality is assumed to be the first modality 111, and the modality that has become possible to operate is assumed to be the third modality 113 with a system ID of MR-3.

[0092] Fig. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on the display 230 when the operating modality becomes operable. As shown in Fig. 13, in response to receiving the operable state, the display control function 255 displays, in the first section SEC1, an input object related to the third modality (operating modality) 113 having a system ID of MR-3, i.e., a console screen M3C related to the third modality 113. As shown in Fig. 13, when the console screen MC currently being operated and the console screen M3C of the operating modality are displayed simultaneously, it is preferable that the console screen M3C of the operating modality be 50% or less of the first section SEC1, i.e., be about the same size as or smaller than the console screen MC currently being operated.

[0093] In addition, the display control function 255 displays the recommended object RC, for example, as a pop-up, on the console screen RC of the operating modality. Also, the display control function 255 displays a button SDB (hereinafter referred to as a switching decision button) for deciding whether or not to switch the modality to be operated on the recommended object RC, as shown in Fig. 13 .

[0094] Fig. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout displayed on the display 230 when the operating subject modality becomes operable. As shown in Fig. 14, the display control function 255 displays a recommended object RC in the first section SEC1 in response to receiving the operable state. The difference from Fig. 13 is that in Fig. 14, an input object related to the operating subject modality is not displayed in the first section SEC1. Other displays in the first section SEC1 are the same as those in Fig. 13.

[0095] When "Switch" is pressed on the switching confirmation button shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display control function 255 displays the console screen M3C of the operating subject modality in the first section SEC1 and closes the display of the console screen MC of the first modality 111. This allows the user to make various inputs related to the operating subject modality. Also, when "Do not switch" is pressed on the switching confirmation button shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the display control function 255 closes the recommended object RC in the first section SEC1. At this time, in FIG. 13, the console screen M3C of the operating subject modality is also closed. At this time, the user can continue inputting on the console screen that was being operated immediately before the recommended object RC was displayed.

[0096] The modality control device 200 according to the second application example of the above-described embodiment displays, in the first section SEC1, a recommendation object RC that recommends input of a control instruction to the second modality 112 in response to the state of the second modality 112 transitioning to a state requiring a user operation. This allows the modality control device 200 according to the second application example to allow the user to easily and intuitively grasp modalities that are operable. Therefore, the modality control device 200 allows the user to effectively utilize operation time for operations on modalities, improving throughput (work efficiency) for examinations and operations in multiple modalities.

[0097] (Third application example) This application example aims to notify the user of the connection status when the connection between the modality control device 200 and each of the multiple modalities is interrupted during the display control process. The communication interface 210 performs wireless communication at predetermined time intervals with respect to each of the multiple modalities including the first modality 111 and the second modality 112. The predetermined time interval is, for example, about 0.1 to several seconds.

[0098] When wireless communication with the modality control device 200 of one of the multiple modalities is interrupted for a predetermined period of time, the display control function 255 executes at least one of the following: displaying the interruption of wireless communication in the first section SEC1; and changing the display mode of the status object of the modality related to the interruption of wireless communication in the second section SEC2. The predetermined period of time is, for example, about 10 seconds for a modality currently capturing images, and about 30 seconds to 1 minute for a modality not currently capturing images. In other words, the predetermined period of time can be changed depending on the status of each of the multiple modalities. As a result, by checking wireless communication with each of the multiple modalities at predetermined intervals, it is possible to notify the user of communication abnormalities with each of the multiple modalities.

[0099] The modality control device 200 according to the third application example of the above-described embodiment performs wireless communication at predetermined time intervals for each of a plurality of modalities including the first modality 111 and the second modality 112, and when wireless communication for any of the plurality of modalities is interrupted for a predetermined period of time, performs at least one of the following: displaying in the first section SEC1 that wireless communication has been interrupted; and changing the display mode of the status object of the modality related to the interruption of wireless communication in the second section SEC2. As a result, the modality control device 200 according to the third application example allows the modality with which communication has been interrupted to be easily and intuitively grasped.

[0100] (Fourth application example) In this application example, when a single modality control device 200 and one user control each of a plurality of modalities, an operation reservation showing a plurality of examinations in order of importance is displayed in a section other than the first to fifth sections. For example, the display control function 255 displays an operation reservation showing a plurality of examinations in order of importance in a section other than the first section SEC1 and the second section SEC2, or in the second section SEC2, based on the reservation status of the plurality of examinations for a plurality of modalities including the first modality 111 and the second modality 112 and the contents of each of the plurality of examinations. For example, the display control function 255 determines the chronological order of the plurality of examinations based on the reservation status of the plurality of examinations and the contents of each of the plurality of examinations, in response to a user instruction via the input interface 240.

[0101] Fig. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display layout in which an operation reservation is displayed in a sixth section SEC6 that is independent from the first to fifth sections. As shown in Fig. 15, the operation reservation shows a time chart in which multiple examinations (imaging) are arranged in order of importance. The operation reservation may also be displayed in the second section SEC2. Since it is desirable for the user to be able to intuitively visually recognize the chronological order of multiple examinations (imaging), the shape of the sixth section SEC6 is preferably a strip-like rectangle. The long side of the strip-like rectangle may be in either the long side direction or the short side direction of the display 230.

[0102] The modality control device 200 according to the fourth application example of the above-described embodiment displays an operation schedule showing multiple examinations in order of importance in a section other than the first section SEC1 and the second section SEC2, or in the second section SEC2, based on the reservation status of multiple examinations for multiple modalities including the first modality 111 and the second modality 112 and the contents of each of the multiple examinations. This allows the modality control device 200 according to the fourth application example to intuitively visually recognize and understand the chronological order of multiple examinations (imaging). Therefore, the modality control device 200 according to the fourth application example can avoid simultaneous execution of processes such as contrast imaging in an MRI device and imaging involving radiation in an X-ray CT device and an X-ray diagnostic device. For these reasons, the modality control device 200 according to the fourth application example can prevent parallel execution of processes related to important operations, thereby reducing the possibility of exceeding the user's processing capacity in an emergency.

[0103] When the technical ideas of the embodiments and the like are realized by a display control program, the display control program causes a computer to display an input object for inputting control instructions to the first modality 111 in a first section SEC1 of the display 230, and a situation object indicating the situation regarding the second modality 112 in a second section SEC2 of the display 230 that is a section smaller than the first section SEC1. The processing procedures and effects of the display control program are similar to those of the embodiments and the like, and therefore will not be described here.

[0104] According to at least one of the embodiments described above, it is possible to improve the operability regarding input of control of a plurality of modalities.

[0105] Although several embodiments have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, and combinations of embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention and its equivalents as defined in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0106] 100 Medical imaging diagnostic system 111 First Modality 112 Second Modality 113 Third Modality 114 Fourth Modality 115 Fifth Modality 117 Biological data measurement device 120 Server device 121 Examination Room 1 122 Examination Room 2 124 Examination Room 4 130 Hospital LAN 200 Modality control device 210 Communication Interface 220 memory 230 Display 240 input interface 250 Processing Circuit 251 Acquisition Function 253 Modality Control Function 255 display control function

Claims

1. a display unit that displays an input object for inputting a control instruction for the first modality and a situation object that indicates a situation related to the second modality; a display control unit that displays the input object in a first section of the display unit and the situation object in a second section of the display unit that is smaller than the first section; A modality control device comprising:

2. the status object has information indicating the progress of imaging by the second modality; the display control unit changes the situation object in accordance with the progress. The modality control device of claim 1 .

3. The display control unit further displaying a status object in the second section, the status object having information indicating the progress of imaging by the first modality; changing a situation object having information indicating the progress of imaging by the first modality according to the progress of imaging by the first modality; The modality control device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The display control unit displaying, in the second section, a plurality of situation objects indicating situations relating to a plurality of modalities including the first modality and the second modality in display modes corresponding to the plurality of modalities; and performing at least one of displaying a first work history performed in the first section in the display mode in a third section of the display unit that is smaller than the first section, displaying a second work history performed with respect to the plurality of modalities in the display mode in a fourth section of the display unit that is smaller than the first section, and displaying reservation statuses of examinations by the plurality of modalities in the display mode in a fifth section of the display unit that is smaller than the first section. The modality control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The display control unit displaying an authentication object in the first section in response to an operation on the situation object, which causes an input object of the second modality to be displayed in the first section; displaying, in the first section, an input object for inputting a control instruction to the second modality in response to an operation on the authentication object; The modality control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. a memory that stores a system ID of the first modality and a user ID in association with each other, and stores an input object for inputting a control instruction to the first modality; the display control unit, in response to the login of the user, causes an input object for inputting a control instruction for the first modality associated with an ID of the user to be displayed in the first section; The modality control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

7. The display control unit in response to receiving an emergency signal from the second modality, disabling an operation on an input object for inputting a control instruction to the first modality; In response to receiving the emergency signal, displaying an event related to the emergency signal in the first section. The modality control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. and in response to receiving the emergency signal, the display control unit further displays in the first section at least one of an input object for inputting a control instruction for the second modality, risk information indicating a degree of risk of the event, an instruction for releasing the risk in the second modality, an image of an examination room in which the second modality is located, and a contact button for contacting an operator and / or a subject in the second examination room. The modality control device according to claim 7 .

9. the display control unit, in response to a transition of the state of the second modality to a state requiring a user operation, causes a recommendation object recommending input of a control instruction for the second modality to be displayed in the first section. A modality control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. the display control unit displays an operation reservation indicating the plurality of examinations in order of importance based on reservation statuses of the plurality of examinations related to the plurality of modalities including the first modality and the second modality and contents of each of the plurality of examinations in a section different from the first section and the second section or in the second section; The modality control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. To the computer displaying an input object for inputting a control instruction for the first modality in a first section of the display unit; a status object indicating a status related to a second modality is displayed in a second section of the display unit, the second section being smaller than the first section; A display control program that makes this possible.

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