JPH09102027A - Medical picture display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical picture display device which can efficiently generate and reproduce a blouse-cut picture obtained by connecting respective pictures to each other. SOLUTION: The pictures photographed by an ultrasonic diagnostic system 3 are stored in an internal RAM of a picture collection part 37. When an instruction for adding a mark to the pertinent picture is transmitted from a remote controller 33, an instruction to add the mark at the lower right of the picture stored in the internal RAM of the picture collection part 37 is given and the picture which is stored in the internal RAM of the picture collection part 37 and to which the mark is added is stored in an HD part 9. Only the picture number which is stored in the HD part 9 and to which the mark (*) is added is stored in the blouse-cut table of a memory part 7 and the blouse-cut picture is generated. The pictures corresponding to the numbers which are sequentially designated are read from the HD part 9 based on the picture number stored in the blouse-cut table, and they are stored in VRAM 13 through a display control part 11 so as to display them on a display part 15.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a medical image display device capable of generating and reproducing browse cut images of moving images and still images.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, medical images including moving images and still images taken by various medical devices (hereinafter, simply referred to as images)
When the image is reproduced on a medical image display device for reference, the captured moving image is analog-stored in a VTR (Video Tape Recorder) device, while the still image is recorded in a recording medium such as a film or a magneto-optical disk. There is.

Therefore, when an operator tries to alternately reference a moving image and a still image, the VTR device and MO
(Magnetic Optical) Each device was operated for playback.

Further, when only a moving image is displayed on the VTR device, reproduction and fast-forward operations are repeated until a desired image appears.

Further, when it is desired to display a moving image in a range of the VTR device in a loop, a rewinding operation is performed and then a reproducing operation is performed.

Furthermore, when reproducing and displaying a moving image on the medical image display device, the next / previous operation is performed to display the index of the still image, and then the reproducing operation is performed. Further, even when a moving image and a still image are mixed, the index of the still image is displayed and then the reproducing operation is performed.

[0007]

However, in the conventional medical image display device, when a desired moving image is reproduced and displayed, the moving image is recorded in the VTR device, and thus reaches the target image. I had to look at the image before the purpose, and the operation efficiency was low.

Further, since the moving image is also browsed as a still image, it is impossible to distinguish between the moving image and the still image. Further, when the moving image and the still image are displayed separately, two operations are required in order to display the moving image and the still image on different screens and obtain browsing corresponding to one examination.

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of the above,
An object of the present invention is to provide a medical image display device capable of efficiently generating and reproducing a browse cut image in which images are stitched together.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
In order to solve the above problems, a medical image display device for reproducing and displaying a medical image including a captured moving image or a still image, an image selecting unit for selecting an arbitrary image of a moving image, and a plurality of selected images The gist of the present invention is to have image editing means for editing an image as a series of browse cut images and continuous reproducing means for continuously reproducing a series of edited browse cut images on a display screen.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an arbitrary image of a moving image is selected, a plurality of selected images are edited as a series of browse cut images, and then the edited series of browse cut images is selected. By continuously reproducing the images on the display screen, it is possible to efficiently generate and reproduce the browse cut image in which the images are connected.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention of claim 2 is characterized in that the image selecting means selects from one moving image for one heartbeat.

According to the second aspect of the invention, by selecting from one moving image for one heartbeat, there is an effect of preventing overlapping of the heartbeat images in the same image.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 3 has an interruption instruction input means for inputting an interruption instruction of the continuous reproduction, and when the interruption instruction is inputted by the interruption instruction input means. The main point is to reproduce the moving image from the beginning.

According to the third aspect of the invention, when the interruption instruction of the continuous reproduction is inputted, the moving image is reproduced from the head portion, so that one heartbeat portion including the image at the interruption point is included. It has an effect that a moving image can be generated.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a fourth aspect of the present invention has an operating means for changing an operating function according to the type of the reproduced image.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the operation function is changed according to the type of the reproduced image, so that it is suitable for each operation regardless of whether the display image is a moving image or a still image. It has an effect that the operation function can be provided to the operator.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 5 relates to a related attribute storing means for storing a related attribute between a moving image and a still image, and an interrupt instruction input for inputting an interrupt instruction of the continuous reproduction. And a means for reproducing the other one of the moving image and the still image when the interruption instruction is input during the reproduction of the other one of the moving images and the still image according to the related attribute stored in the related attribute storage means. Use as a summary.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the interruption instruction is input during the reproduction of either the moving image or the still image, the other is reproduced according to the stored related attribute. Thus, there is an effect that the reproduction state of the moving image can be easily changed to the reproduction of the still image related to the moving image.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 6 relates to a related attribute storing means for storing a related attribute between a moving image and a still image, and a related attribute of the moving image being reproduced. In the case of being stored in the storage means, it is essential to have related image reproducing means for reproducing a still image corresponding to the related attribute.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the related attribute of the moving image being reproduced is stored, the still image corresponding to the related attribute is reproduced to easily reproduce the moving image. This has the effect that a still image related to the image can also be reproduced.

[0022]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a medical image display apparatus 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
In the figure, the medical image display apparatus 1 is connected to an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3 that scans an ultrasonic beam to draw a tomographic image (hereinafter, simply referred to as an image). The ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3 is assumed to have a VTR device that stores a moving image and can be externally controlled.

Further, the medical image display apparatus 1 includes a CPU section 5 for controlling and arithmetic processing of the apparatus based on the control program and control data, a memory section 7 for storing the control program and control data of the apparatus, and a magnetic disk. HD unit 9 that reads and writes image data via a magnetic head
And a display control unit 1 that exchanges image data between the CPU unit 5 and the VRAM unit 13 to display the image data.
1, a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 13 that develops and stores an image that can be displayed on the display unit 15, a display unit 15 that has a monitor and the like, and an Ethernet 1
LAN control unit 17 for controlling data communication with other terminal devices via MOV. 9 and MO drive 2 for controlling drive of a magneto-optical disk capable of writing and erasing still image data.
1 and the SCSI I / F unit 23 that transfers control data and image data between the MO drive 21 and the I / O device such as the keyboard 25, the mouse 27, and the FD drive 29. A serial I / F unit 35 that controls serial communication between the I / O unit 31 and the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3, the remote controller 33, and the like based on the RS232C standard,
An image collection unit 37 that collects the image output from the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3 in the internal RAM and generates an image for displaying the edited image on the ultrasonic monitor of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3.
Then, while performing the scan conversion process for displaying the image generated by the display control unit 11 on the ultrasonic monitor of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3, the image signal subjected to the scan conversion process and the image collection unit 37 An image conversion / synthesis unit 39 that synthesizes an output image signal and an internal bus 41 are included.

Next, the operation of adding a mark to an image will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the operator selects an image with the keyboard of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3 or an input device such as a trackball, and selects which of a moving image, a still image and a mixed image is to be reproduced. Here, for example, it is assumed that the image to be reproduced is only the moving image, and the specific image among the moving images is stationary. In this case, the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3
The output image from may be an ultrasonic image being captured. Also,
The ultrasonic image being taken is assumed to be displayed on the monitor of the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3.

In step S10, the image captured by the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus 3 is stored in the internal RAM of the image acquisition unit 37. Next, in step S20, it is determined whether or not an instruction to add a mark to the image has been sent from the remote controller 33 in order to adopt it as a plow cut. If the instruction to add the mark is sent, the process proceeds to step S30. If the instruction to add the mark is not sent, the process proceeds to step S50.

Next, in step S30, since the instruction to add the mark is sent, the CPU section 5 causes the image collecting section 37 to perform.
It is instructed to add a mark to, for example, the lower right portion of the image stored in the internal RAM of the.

Next, in step S40, the image collection unit 3
The image added with the mark stored in the internal RAM 7 is stored in the HD unit 9. On the other hand, in step S50,
Since the instruction to add the mark has not been sent, the CPU section 5 stores the image stored in the internal RAM of the image collection section 37 in the HD section 9 as it is. Next, in step S60, it is determined whether or not an end instruction has been sent from the remote controller 33 in order to end the creation of the plow cut. If the end instruction is sent, the process is ended, while if the end instruction is not sent, the process returns to step S10 to repeat the process.

Next, the operation of the medical image display apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Steps S10 to S60
As a result of the end of the processing of 1., the HD unit 9 displays images A1 to A4 and B1 to B1 for one heartbeat respectively, as shown in FIG.
B4, C1 to C4 are stored. Here, the image to which the mark (hereinafter referred to as *) is added is A
2, A4, B3 and C1. Next, the image numbers A2, A4, to which the mark (*) stored in the HD unit 9 is added,
Only B3 and C1 are stored in the browse cut table of the memory unit 7 to create a browse cut.

Next, the CPU section 5 causes the image numbers A2, A4 and the image numbers stored in the browse cut table of the memory section 7.
The images corresponding to the sequentially designated numbers are read from the HD unit 9 based on B3 and C1 and stored in the VRAM 13 via the display control unit 11. On the other hand, in the display control unit 11, V
The image data stored in the RAM 13 is read out and displayed on the display unit 15. Thus, as shown in FIG.
An image in which A2, A4, B3, and C1 are connected, that is, a browse cut image can be reproduced and displayed on the display unit 15, and only an arbitrary range image is displayed, so that the image reading time is shortened. .

Further, when the image to be reproduced is composed of only moving images, an arbitrary partial range is selected. When selecting a sub-range, when the moving image represents, for example, the heart rate, any one heartbeat of the electrocardiogram can be selected, and the heartbeat image in the same image is not read extra, and the operation time And the playback time can be shortened.

(Second Embodiment) A feature of the system configuration of the medical image display apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 is that a remote control 33 is provided with an interruption key for inputting an interruption instruction of an operator. Next, the operation of the medical image display apparatus 1 will be described with reference to the diagram shown in FIG. Now, as shown in FIG.
Image (A) that connects A2, A4, B3 and C1
That is, it is assumed that browse cut images are sequentially reproduced and displayed on the display unit 15.

At this time, it is assumed that the operator has pressed the suspend key (b) of the remote controller 33. Here, the CPU section 5
Is a series of browse cut images A2, A4, B3, C1
While the reproduction display of No. 1 is interrupted, the interruption key (b) is pressed at the time of reproduction of the image number A2.
The moving images A2 to Ax to A2 corresponding to the heartbeat are reproduced. Next, as shown by the arrow (d), the process advances to the reproduction display of the browse cut image A4, and thereafter, a series of browse cut images A2, A4.
Sequential reproduction display (A) of B3 and C1 is executed.

It is also possible to select and input either the next image or the previous image from the remote controller 33 and then press the interruption key (e). In this case, as shown in FIG. The reproduction of the displayed image number A4 is interrupted, and the moving image B3 to Bx for one heartbeat including the selected next image B3 is displayed.
B3 can also be played. When the image number or mark (*) is specified from the remote controller 33,
You may jump to the image number or mark (*). If no mark (*) is specified, it is possible to jump to the beginning of the image number. Furthermore, after the playback display is performed, the loop playback (a) of the moving image is automatically performed.

(Third Embodiment) A feature of the system configuration of the medical image display apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 is that a touch panel for inputting an operator's operation is added to the display screen of the display unit 15. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display screen of the display unit 15 for reproducing and displaying a moving image. In the figure,
56 is a rewind button for moving images, 57 is a play button, 5
8 is a stop button, 59 is a fast-forward button, and 60 is a pause button. Next, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen of the display unit 15 for reproducing and displaying a still image. In the figure, reference numeral 61 indicates that the same operation function as the still image rewind button, the play button, the stop button, the fast forward button, and the pause button can be performed by pressing the arrow or moving the button 62.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a file containing browse cut images is stored in the HD unit 9, and the image to be reproduced and displayed is a moving image, a moving image is displayed on the display unit 15 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when a still image is reproduced and displayed while the moving image is being reproduced, the still image is displayed on the display unit 15 as shown in FIG. 6, so that the display image is a moving image or a still image. It is possible to provide the operator with an operation function suitable for each operation.

(Fourth Embodiment) With respect to the system configuration of the medical image display apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1, a related attribute table storing related attributes between individual moving images and still images in the memory section 7. Is added. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which reproduction of a browse cut image in which a moving image (vertical line) and a still image (shaded) are mixed is controlled.

In the figure, (a) shows a state in which a moving image is repeatedly reproduced. Here, the remote controller 33
If the suspend key 71 is pressed from the
Move on to playback. In this way, when the suspend key 71 is pressed, the CPU unit 5 reads out the related attribute from the related attribute table stored in the memory unit 7 and displays the still image (B) as the related attribute of the moving image (A). Therefore, the suspend key 71
When is pressed, it is possible to shift from the repeated reproduction state of the moving image (a) to the reproduction of the still image (b).

(Fifth Embodiment) FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display screen of the display unit 15 for reproducing and displaying a moving image and a still image. In the figure, the reduced still images (b) and (c) are displayed on the moving image (a). If there is no related image, a message indicating that there is no related image at the display position (c) of the display unit 15 is displayed. Next, FIG. 9A shows the flow of moving images, and FIG. 9B shows the flow of still images, which are displayed on the moving image screen (A) and the still image screen (B) shown in FIG. 8, respectively. To be done. Note that the still image flow shown in FIG. 9B shows related images.

If there is a related still image, for example, the display screen of the display unit 15 may be vertically divided into two parts, and a moving image may be displayed on one side and a still image may be displayed on the other side.
When there are a plurality of still images, the display period is set and the related still images are sequentially displayed. When the number of related still images is one, each image is displayed until the interruption instruction is received. In this way, the CPU unit 5 reads out the related attribute of the moving image from the related attribute table stored in the memory unit 7 based on the image number of the moving image being reproduced shown in FIG. 9A. Here, when the related attribute of the moving image is stored in the related attribute table, the still image corresponding to this related attribute is reproduced as shown in FIG. It is also possible to play back still images related to moving images.

Also, a moving image and a still image can be displayed by one browsing reproduction, and when one moving image is displayed, the related still image is displayed, and the operator can quickly see the necessary still image. , The diagnostic efficiency can be improved. In the above embodiment, the case where the image selection is performed using the image for one heartbeat has been described. However, the target range for the image selection may be arbitrarily selected. The desired image range may be designated and input.

[0041]

As described above, according to the present invention described in claim 1, after selecting an arbitrary image of a moving image and editing a plurality of selected images as a series of browse cut images, By continuously reproducing a series of edited browse cut images on the display screen, it is possible to efficiently generate and reproduce browse cut images in which the images are connected.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, by selecting from one moving image for one heartbeat, it is possible to prevent overlapping of the heartbeat images in the same image.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the interruption instruction of the continuous reproduction is inputted, the moving image is reproduced from the head portion, so that one heartbeat portion including the image at the interruption point is included. A moving image can be generated.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the operation function is changed according to the type of the reproduced image, so that it is suitable for each operation regardless of whether the display image is a moving image or a still image. The operating function can be provided to the operator.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the interruption instruction is input during the reproduction of either the moving image or the still image, the other is reproduced according to the stored related attribute. Thus, it is possible to easily move from the reproduction state of the moving image to the reproduction of the still image related to the moving image.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when the related attribute of the moving image being reproduced is stored, the still image corresponding to the related attribute is reproduced to easily reproduce the moving image. It is also possible to reproduce still images associated with the image.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of a medical image display apparatus 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of adding a mark to an image.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the medical image display apparatus 1.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the medical image display apparatus 1.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a display screen of a display unit 15 for reproducing and displaying a moving image.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen of a display unit 15 for reproducing and displaying a still image.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state of controlling reproduction of a browse cut image in which a moving image (vertical line) and a still image (shaded) are mixed.

FIG. 8 is a display unit 1 for reproducing and displaying a moving image and a still image.
It is a figure which shows the display screen of No. 5.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flow of a moving image and a flow of a still image.

[Explanation of symbols]

 3 Ultrasonic Diagnostic Device 5 CPU Section 7 Memory Section 9 HD Section 11 Display Control Section 13 VRAM 15 Display Section 33 Remote Control 37 Image Collection Section

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A medical image display device for reproducing and displaying a medical image including a captured moving image or still image, comprising: an image selecting means for selecting an arbitrary image of a moving image; and a plurality of selected images. A medical image display device comprising: an image editing unit that edits a series of browse cut images; and a continuous reproduction unit that continuously reproduces a series of edited browse cut images on a display screen. 2. The medical image display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the image selecting means selects from one moving image for one heartbeat. 3. An interruption instruction input means for inputting an interruption instruction of the continuous reproduction, wherein when an interruption instruction is inputted by the interruption instruction input means,
The medical image display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the moving image is reproduced from the head portion. 4. The medical image display apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising operation means for changing an operation function according to a type of the reproduced image. 5. A related attribute storage unit for storing a related attribute between a moving image and a still image, and an interruption instruction input unit for inputting an instruction for interrupting the continuous reproduction. The medical image display apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, when an interruption instruction is input during reproduction of either one, the other is reproduced according to the related attribute stored in the related attribute storage means. 6. A related attribute storage means for storing a related attribute between a moving image and a still image, and a related attribute when the related attribute of a moving image being reproduced is stored in the related attribute storage means. 2. The medical image display apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a related image reproduction unit that reproduces a still image corresponding to.