JP2014144073A - Keyboard cover and medical system - Google Patents

Abstract

When performing diagnosis, treatment, surgery, or the like for a patient's injury or illness, an operator may forget operations that are not essential. In addition, the surgeon is forced to perform a complicated operation of inputting information about the patient every time diagnosis is performed.
A cover body that covers a keyboard for operating a medical device for diagnosing, treating, or operating a patient's injury or illness, and a format that allows a predetermined reader to read various information related to diagnosis, treatment, or surgery. A keyboard cover having an information recording medium to be recorded in (1) is provided.
[Selection] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a keyboard cover that covers a keyboard for operating a medical device for performing diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and the like for a patient's injury and illness, and a medical system including the keyboard cover.

  2. Description of the Related Art Endoscopic systems for performing diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and the like (hereinafter referred to as “diagnosis”) for wounds and illnesses in a body cavity of a patient are known. This type of endoscope system is equipped with various functions in order to assist the operator with actions such as diagnosis. The functions installed in the endoscope system include, for example, a function for superimposing patient-related information on a captured endoscope observation image, a function for capturing and recording an endoscope observation image, and an endoscope. Examples thereof include a function for binarizing and enhancing the observation image and a function for adjusting the brightness and hue of the endoscopic observation image. The operator can execute this function by operating various devices such as an endoscope, a processor, and a keyboard.

  In general, operation switches provided in various devices such as an endoscope, a processor, and a keyboard have fixed functions. However, the optimal layout of the functions assigned to the operation switches differs depending on, for example, the operator's preference and habit. Further, usable functions differ depending on the configuration of the endoscope system (for example, the type of endoscope connected to the processor). Further, required functions (for example, frequently used functions) vary depending on which part of the body cavity is diagnosed. Therefore, the operation switch may be unusable if the function is fixed. In view of such circumstances, for example, Patent Document 1 proposes an endoscope system capable of customizing the function of an operation switch.

JP 2006-271697 A

  In the endoscope system described in Patent Literature 1, it is necessary to perform an operation for changing the setting to a customized function at an appropriate time, for example, every time the operator starts a new diagnosis or the like. However, this type of operation is not an indispensable operation for diagnosis or the like. Therefore, the surgeon may forget to change the setting of the function of the operation switch. Unless the operator performs a setting change operation of the function of the operation switch, the surgeon must perform diagnosis or the like with an unusable endoscope system.

  Further, in order to superimpose information related to the patient in the endoscopic observation image, the surgeon needs to input information related to the patient every time a new diagnosis or the like is started. However, it is pointed out that such an input operation is complicated for the surgeon.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to reduce the operation burden required every time diagnosis or the like is started and to prevent forgetting to operate. Is to provide.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, a cover body that covers a keyboard for operating a medical device for performing diagnosis and the like, and information recording for recording various information related to diagnosis and the like in a format that can be read by a predetermined reader A keyboard cover having a medium is provided.

  In general, a keyboard for operating a medical device is covered with an unused keyboard cover when diagnosis or the like is performed for waterproofing and hygiene management. Since the keyboard cover is a disposable product, it is discarded when the diagnosis is completed. The operation of changing the keyboard cover for each diagnosis or the like is an indispensable operation for performing the diagnosis or the like. By performing the work of changing the keyboard cover, the surgeon is not aware of the information recording medium on which various information relating to diagnosis or the like has been recorded. (Within range). In the information storage medium, for example, various information related to diagnosis and the like to be performed by an operator is recorded. The predetermined reader can read various information from an information recording medium placed at a predetermined position (within a communication range), and transfer the read various information to, for example, a video processor. Thereby, for example, the video processor changes the setting of the function of the operation switch to the content suitable for the diagnosis to be performed from now on based on various information regarding the diagnosis. The video processor can also superimpose information on the patient based on various information on diagnosis and the like. That is, by adopting the keyboard cover according to one aspect of the present invention, the operator can operate the operation switch with respect to the video processor or the like without changing the function of the operation switch or inputting information about the patient, for example. There is provided a system capable of automatically changing the setting of the function and displaying a superimposition of information related to the patient.

  The reading device is mounted on, for example, a keyboard. The information recording medium may be attached to the cover main body so as to be positioned in a range where the reading device can read various information when the keyboard is covered by the cover main body.

  The information recording medium is, for example, a bar code sticker or an IC tag sticker attached to the cover body.

  Further, the information recording medium may be configured to erase various information when read by the reading device a predetermined number of times.

The various information is, for example, the following information (A) to (D)
(A) Information on patients undergoing diagnosis, treatment or surgery (B) Information on the operator performing diagnosis, treatment or surgery (C) Information on the method of diagnosis, treatment or surgery (D) Used for diagnosis, treatment or surgery It is good also as what contains at least 1 information among the information of the medical device used.

  Further, a medical system according to an aspect of the present invention is a reading system capable of reading various information recorded on an information recording medium included in the keyboard cover, a keyboard covered by the keyboard cover body, and the keyboard cover. And a processor connected to the reader. The various information includes information of a patient who receives a diagnosis or the like. The processor displays the patient information on a predetermined display device based on the patient information read from the information recording medium by the reading device.

  A medical system according to another aspect of the present invention is capable of reading various information recorded on an information recording medium included in the keyboard cover, a keyboard covered by the cover body of the keyboard cover, and the keyboard cover. A reading device and a processor connected to the reading device and the keyboard are provided. The processor includes a storage unit that stores preference information for operations performed by the operator for each operator. The various information includes, for example, information on an operator who performs diagnosis. The processor reads preference information corresponding to the operator's information read from the information recording medium by the reading device from the storage unit, and performs at least one key installed on the keyboard based on the read preference information. Set the operation function.

  A medical system according to another aspect of the present invention is capable of reading various information recorded on an information recording medium included in the keyboard cover, a keyboard covered by the cover body of the keyboard cover, and the keyboard cover. A reading device and a processor connected to the reading device and the keyboard are provided. The processor includes a storage unit that stores setting information for operation by the surgeon corresponding to each technique. The various information includes information on a surgical procedure such as diagnosis. The processor reads setting information corresponding to the technique information read from the information recording medium by the reading device from the storage unit, and operates an operation function on at least one key installed on the keyboard based on the read setting information. Set up.

  A medical system according to another aspect of the present invention is capable of reading various information recorded on an information recording medium included in the keyboard cover, a keyboard covered by the cover body of the keyboard cover, and the keyboard cover. A reading device and a processor connected to the reading device and the keyboard are provided. The processor includes a storage unit that stores setting information for operations performed by the surgeon corresponding to each medical device. The various information includes information on medical devices used for diagnosis and the like. The processor reads setting information corresponding to the medical device information read from the information recording medium by the reading device from the storage unit, and operates an operation function for at least one key installed on the keyboard based on the read setting information. Set up.

  Further, the processor includes an operation unit having a plurality of switches for executing the function of the processor, and at least one of the plurality of switches based on preference information or setting information read from the storage unit. Alternatively, the operation function may be set.

  In addition, the processor is connected to the endoscope, and the operation function is set for at least one operation switch installed in the endoscope based on the preference information or setting information read from the storage unit. It is good also as composition which performs.

  Further, the medical system may be configured to include a light source device on which a light source is mounted. In this case, the reading device may be configured to read various information recorded on the information recording medium at a timing when the light source is turned on.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the keyboard cover and medical system suitable for reducing the burden of operation requested | required every time diagnosis etc. are started, and preventing forgetting to operate are provided.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic endoscope system of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the keyboard cover of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow at the time of the IC tag reader reading various information regarding a diagnosis etc. from an IC tag in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the processing flow performed using the various information regarding a diagnosis etc. in Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the processing flow performed using the various information regarding a diagnosis etc. in Example 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the processing flow performed using the various information regarding a diagnosis etc. in Example 3 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the processing flow performed using the various information regarding a diagnosis etc. in Example 4 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the keyboard and keyboard cover of another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an electronic endoscope system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Configuration of Electronic Endoscope System 1]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an electronic endoscope system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic endoscope system 1 is a medical device system for performing diagnosis and the like of a patient, and includes an electronic endoscope 100, a video processor 200, and a monitor 300. The electronic endoscope 100 and the video processor 200 are optically and electrically connected via a connector unit (not shown). In the present embodiment, the video processor 200 processes an imaging signal input from the electronic endoscope 100 to generate an image that can be displayed on the monitor 300, and a body cavity where natural light does not reach. This is an integrated processor integrally including a light source device that illuminates via the electronic endoscope 100. In another embodiment, the image processing device and the light source device may be configured as separate devices instead of an integrated device. The video processor 200 is connected to a keyboard 400, a printer 500, a PC (Personal Computer) 600 and a VTR (Video Tape Recorder) 700.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a video processor 200 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 202, a timing circuit 204, a light source unit 206, a video signal processing circuit 208, an R memory 210R, a G memory 210G, a B memory 210B, and an image processing circuit. 212, a memory 214, an addition circuit 216, an amplifier 218, a character generation circuit 220, and an operation panel 222.

  The CPU 202 controls each block constituting the electronic endoscope system 1. The timing circuit 204 outputs a clock pulse for adjusting the signal processing timing to each block in the electronic endoscope system 1.

  The light source unit 206 includes a lamp, an igniter, a condenser lens, and a diaphragm which are not shown. The lamp emits white light after being started by the igniter. The lamp is, for example, a high-intensity lamp such as a xenon lamp, a halogen lamp, a mercury lamp, or a metal halide lamp. The lamp may be a white LED (Light Emitting Diode).

  As shown in FIG. 1, an electronic endoscope 100 includes an LCB (Light Carrying Bundle) 102, a light distribution lens 104, an objective lens 106, a solid-state imaging device 108, a CPU 110, a memory 112, a timing circuit 114, a drive circuit 116, and A hand operation unit 118 is provided.

  One end of the LCB 102 is inserted into the video processor 200 so as to be coupled to the light source unit 206. Therefore, in the light source unit 206, the illumination light emitted from the lamp is collected by the condenser lens and is limited to an appropriate amount of light through the diaphragm, and then enters one end of the LCB 102. The illumination light incident on one end of the LCB 102 propagates by repeating total reflection in the LCB 102. The illumination light that has propagated through the LCB 102 is emitted from the other end of the LCB 102 that is disposed in the distal end portion of the electronic endoscope 100. The illumination light emitted from the other end of the LCB 102 illuminates the subject via the light distribution lens 104. The return light from the subject illuminated by the illumination light forms an optical image at each pixel on the light receiving surface of the solid-state image sensor 108 via the objective lens 106.

The solid-state imaging device 108 is, for example, a single-plate color CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor having a Bayer-type pixel arrangement, accumulates an optical image formed by each pixel on the light receiving surface as a charge corresponding to the amount of light, It converts into an imaging signal according to each color of R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue). The converted imaging signal is output to a video signal processing circuit 208 included in the video processor 200. The solid-state image sensor 108 is, for example, a CMOS (Complementary Metal).
Other imagers such as an Oxide Semiconductor) image sensor may be used.

  The memory 112 includes electronic ID such as an ID of the electronic endoscope 100, a type of the electronic endoscope 100, a function that can be operated by the electronic endoscope 100, and property information (for example, the number of pixels and a frame rate) of the solid-state image sensor 108 Information related to the endoscope 100 is stored. Examples of the electronic endoscope 100 include a laryngoscope, a bronchoscope, an upper digestive tract endoscope, a small intestine endoscope, and a large intestine endoscope. Examples of functions that can be operated with the electronic endoscope 100 include a capture function, a print function, a recording function, an enhancement function, a zoom function, and an air / water supply function. The surgeon can execute these functions by operating various operation switches provided in the hand operation unit 118.

  The CPU 110 passes information necessary for processing in the video processor 2 such as the ID and type of the electronic endoscope and property information of the solid-state image sensor 108 to the CPU 202. When the CPU 202 receives the information from the CPU 110, based on the received information, the CPU 202 instructs the timing circuit 204 to change the processing timing of each block in the video processor 2 or the RGB gain in the image processing circuit 212, for example. By adjusting the value, etc., processing is performed so that the optimum color is reproduced in the current system configuration. Further, the CPU 110 receives information regarding image processing in the video processor 2 stored in the memory 214 from the CPU 202. The CPU 110 controls the drive circuit 116 via the timing circuit 114 based on the received information, thereby driving the solid-state imaging device 108 at a timing synchronized with the frame rate of the video processed on the video processor 200 side.

  The video signal processing circuit 208 performs various signal processing, such as clamping, knee, γ correction, interpolation processing, AGC (Auto Gain Control), AD conversion, matrix processing, on the imaging signal input from the solid-state imaging device 108. The video signal processing circuit 208 outputs the R signal, the G signal, and the B signal after matrix processing to the R memory 210R, the G memory 210G, and the B memory 210B, respectively. Each frame memory of the R memory 210R, the G memory 210G, and the B memory 210B buffers the R signal, the G signal, and the B signal in units of frames based on the timing pulse input from the timing circuit 204, respectively. Each buffered signal is swept from the frame memory at a timing controlled by the timing circuit 204 and converted into a video signal of a predetermined display format such as NTSC (National Television System Committee) or PAL (Phase Alternation Line). Is input to the image processing circuit 212.

  The image processing circuit 212 performs signal processing such as brightness correction, noise reduction, and mask processing on a video signal in a predetermined display format. Further, the image processing circuit 212 can perform, for example, enhancement processing for emphasizing blood vessels in accordance with an operation by the operator. The image processing circuit 212 performs D / A conversion on the video signal after the signal processing and outputs it to the addition circuit 216.

  The operation panel 222 of the video processor 200 is provided with operation switches for executing various functions. The keyboard 400 is provided with keys for executing various functions. Functions that can be operated with the operation panel 222 or the keyboard 400 include, for example, a capture function, a print function, a recording function, an enhancement function, a binarized display function, a zoom function, an air / water supply function, a pump pressure setting function, and a white balance. There are adjustment function, brightness adjustment function, hue adjustment function. In addition, the operator uses the keyboard 400 to select the patient name, the patient's age and sex, the operator name, the facility name, the surgical procedure (endoscopic mucosal resection, gastrectomy, colectomy, etc.) Various character information such as a person's findings and comments can be input.

  The character generation circuit 220 generates a character signal based on the character information input by the operator through the keyboard 400 and outputs the character signal to the addition circuit 216.

  The adder circuit 216 adds the character signal to the video signal input from the image processing circuit 212 so that the character information based on the character signal input from the character generation circuit 220 is displayed at a predetermined position in the screen. The video signal after the addition of the character signal is amplified by the amplifier 218 and then output to the monitor 300, the printer 500, the PC 600, and the VTR 700. For example, when the video signal amplified by the amplifier 218 is input to the monitor 300, an endoscopic observation image in which character information is arranged at a predetermined position is displayed on the display screen of the monitor 300.

[Configuration of Keyboard Cover 410]
Generally, a keyboard provided in a medical device system is covered with an unused keyboard cover when diagnosis or the like is performed for waterproofing and hygiene management. 2A and 2B are a plan view and a side view of the keyboard cover 410 that covers the keyboard 400, respectively. 2A and 2B, the keyboard cover 410 has a cover body 412. As shown in FIG. The cover body 412 has, for example, a shape and size that can cover almost the entire surface other than the bottom surface of the keyboard 400. An IC tag seal 414 is affixed to one side surface of the cover body 412. An IC tag 416 is embedded in the IC tag seal 414.

  Diagnosis using the electronic endoscope system 1 is performed for each of a plurality of patients in one day (that is, a plurality of times a day), for example, according to a schedule planned in advance. The IC tag 416 stores various information related to one diagnosis among a plurality of diagnoses scheduled on the day. That is, the keyboard cover 410 having the IC tag 416 storing various information is associated with each diagnosis scheduled on the day on a one-to-one basis.

Examples of various information related to diagnosis include the following information (A) to (D)
(A) Information on a patient who receives a diagnosis, etc. (B) Information on an operator who performs a diagnosis, etc. (C) Information on a surgical procedure such as a diagnosis (D) Information on at least one medical device used for diagnosis, etc. included. More specifically, the information (A) is, for example, a patient name, a patient's age / sex, and the like. The information (B) includes, for example, an operator name, an assigned department / specialized field of the operator, and a name of a facility where he / she works. The information (C) is, for example, endoscopic mucosal resection, gastrectomy, colectomy and the like. Information (C), that is, information on the surgical procedure, includes information such as a treatment tool and a target part used in surgery. The information (D) includes, for example, the types of electronic endoscopes (laryngoscope, bronchoscope, upper gastrointestinal endoscope, small intestine endoscope, large intestine endoscope, etc.), model numbers of electronic endoscope and video processor. Etc.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of keyboard covers 410 stacked on the keyboard 400. The order in which the keyboard cover 410 is overlaid follows the schedule of the day. Specifically, the keyboard cover 410 corresponding to each diagnosis or the like is stacked from the top in the order of the diagnosis scheduled on the day. For example, the keyboard cover 410 corresponding to the first scheduled diagnosis on the day is put on top. The keyboard cover 410 corresponding to the diagnosis scheduled at the end of the day is overlaid on the bottom. The keyboard cover 410 is a disposable product. Therefore, the operator peels off and discards the keyboard cover 410 that is overlaid at the top when the diagnosis or the like is finished. The keyboard cover 410 corresponding to the next scheduled diagnosis or the like is exposed (becomes the top) by peeling off the keyboard cover 410 that is superimposed on the top when one diagnosis or the like is completed.

[Flow for reading various information related to diagnosis, etc.]
An IC tag reader 420 is built in the keyboard 400. The IC tag reader 420 can read information on an IC tag located within a predetermined range by being controlled by the CPU 202 of the video processor 200. FIG. 3 shows a flow of reading various information by the IC tag reader 420.

  The IC tag reader 420 complies with, for example, a general RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) standard, and can only perform near field communication. The IC tag 416 is disposed at a position close to the side surface of the keyboard 400 when the keyboard cover 410 is put on the keyboard 400. This position is within the communication range of the IC tag reader 420. As described above, in this embodiment, the operator can place the IC tag 416 and the IC tag reader 420 in a positional relationship in which they can communicate with each other only by covering the keyboard 400 with the keyboard cover 410. The IC tag reader 420 may be a device that is independent from the keyboard 400.

[S1 in FIG. 3 (Request for Transmission of Information Regarding Diagnosis, etc.)]
The IC tag reader 420 unicasts a predetermined signal according to a schedule such as diagnosis scheduled on the day. More specifically, the transmission timing of the unicast signal is a timing at which the next diagnosis or the like is started, for example, when a lamp lighting operation of the light source unit 206 is performed. In the unicast signal, a description requesting transmission of various information to the IC tag 416 corresponding to the next scheduled diagnosis or the like is embedded.

[S2 in FIG. 3 (transmission of various information related to diagnosis, etc.)]
The IC tag 416 operates using the transmission radio wave (unicast signal) of the IC tag reader 420 as a power source, and confirms whether or not the ID included in the transmission request matches its own ID. The IC tag 416 whose IDs do not match does not respond to the transmission request of the IC tag reader 420. The IC tag 416 whose both IDs match each other transmits various information stored in itself to the IC tag reader 420.

[S3 in FIG. 3 (Erasing various information related to diagnosis, etc.)]
When the IC tag reader 420 receives various information from the IC tag 416, the IC tag reader 420 again transmits a unicast signal to the IC tag 416 (transmission source of various information). The IC tag 416 (transmission source of various information) erases various information stored in itself based on the transmission radio wave (unicast signal) of the IC tag reader 420 for personal information protection and the like.

[Embodiments of each process executed using various information on diagnosis, etc.]
Various information read by the IC tag reader 420 is transferred to the CPU 202 of the video processor 200. The CPU 202 uses the transferred information to execute a predetermined process before diagnosis by the operator. The following is an overview of each embodiment of the processing to be executed.
Example 1
Example of Processing when Various Information is “(A) Information of Patient Receiving Diagnosis”, Example 2
Example of Processing when Various Information is “(B) Information on Surgeon Performing Diagnosis”, Example 3
Example of Processing when Various Information is “(C) Information on Techniques such as Diagnosis” / Example 4
Processing example when various information is "(D) Information on medical device used for diagnosis"

  An IC tag sticker may also be attached to a lab coat or the like of a patient who receives a diagnosis or the like. The IC tag of the IC tag seal affixed to the patient's lab coat or the like is read by, for example, a reader device (not shown). In this case, the CPU 202 of the video processor 200 reads various information read by the IC tag reader 420 (information stored in the IC tag 416 of the keyboard cover 410) and various information read from the IC tag such as the patient's white coat. Is matched. If the two pieces of information do not match, there is a possibility that the schedule has been changed. For this reason, for example, a predetermined message may be displayed on the display screen of the monitor 300, or the lamp may not be turned on by interrupting energization of the lamp of the light source unit 206.

  Examples 1 to 4 described below are examples in which various information has only one item of information (A) to (D) for the sake of avoiding complicated description. However, the various information may include information of two or more items among the information (A) to (D). The embodiment in this case is the content of appropriately combining two or more embodiments of Embodiments 1 to 4, and this is also within the scope of the present invention.

[Example 1]
[S101 in FIG. 4 (Reception of Information (A))]
FIG. 4 shows a processing flow of the first embodiment executed using various information. As shown in FIG. 4, in the first embodiment, the CPU 202 of the video processor 200 receives information (A) from the IC tag reader 420. The information (A) includes, for example, information representing the patient name, the patient's age and sex, and the like.

[S102 in FIG. 4 (Generation of Character Signal)]
The CPU 202 of the video processor 200 outputs the information (A) received from the IC tag reader 420 to the character generation circuit 220. The character generation circuit 220 generates a character signal such as a patient name and a patient's age and sex based on the information (A) input from the CPU 202.

[S103 in FIG. 4 (Display of Endoscopic Observation Image with Character Information Arranged at Specified Position)]
The character generation circuit 220 outputs a character signal generated based on the information (A) to the addition circuit 216. The adder circuit 216 adds the character signal input from the character generation circuit 220 to the video signal input from the image processing circuit 212. The video signal after the addition of the character signal is amplified by the amplifier 218 and then output to the monitor 300 or the like. When an image signal is input to the monitor 300, for example, an endoscopic observation image in which character information such as the name, age, and sex of a patient who receives a diagnosis is arranged at a predetermined position is displayed on the display screen of the monitor 300. The

  As described above, in the first embodiment, every time the operator starts a new diagnosis or the like, the information (A) is read from the IC tag 416 corresponding to the started diagnosis or the like, and the information (A) is read in the video processor 200 as shown in FIG. The processing flow is executed. That is, when the surgeon starts a new diagnosis or the like, information on the patient who receives the diagnosis or the like is automatically displayed on the display screen of the monitor 300. This eliminates the need for an input operation of patient information, which is required every time diagnosis or the like is started.

[Example 2]
[S201 in FIG. 5 (Reception of Information (B))]
FIG. 5 shows a processing flow of the second embodiment executed using various information. As shown in FIG. 5, in the second embodiment, the CPU 202 of the video processor 200 receives information (B) from the IC tag reader 420. The information (B) includes, for example, information such as the name of the operator, the assigned department / special field of the operator, and the name of the facility where he / she works.

[S202 in FIG. 5 (call preference information)]
The CPU 202 of the video processor 200 accesses the preference database DB1 of the memory 214 based on the information (B) received from the IC tag reader 420. The preference database DB1 stores preference information for each operator. Each operator's preference information is hierarchically managed in folders such as facility names, departments, specialized fields, and operator names. Therefore, the operator's preference information is uniquely identified based on the information (B). Based on the information (B), the CPU 202 calls preference information corresponding to the surgeon performing the diagnosis from the preference database DB1.

[S203 in FIG. 5 (setting of operation function)]
The preference information includes information on assigning functions to the various operation switches of the hand operation unit 118 of the electronic endoscope 100 and the operation panel 222 of the video processor 200 and the keys of the keyboard 400. For example, the preference information is created in advance so that the functions of various operation switches and keys are arranged in an optimal layout for the surgeon, and stored in the preference database DB1.

  The CPU 202 of the video processor 200 sets operation functions for various operation switches and keys based on preference information called from the preference database DB1. The preference information includes, for example, setting information for functions assigned to the function keys of the keyboard 400, the operation unit 118 of the electronic endoscope 100, and various operation switches of the operation panel 222 of the video processor 200. Based on the preference information, for example, the CPU 202 assigns functions frequently used by the operator to the function keys, or assigns functions to the function keys so that the functions are arranged in a layout suitable for the handedness of the operator. Or

  As described above, in the second embodiment, every time the operator starts a new diagnosis or the like, information (B) is read from the IC tag 416 corresponding to the started diagnosis or the like, and the information (B) is read in the video processor 200 as shown in FIG. The processing flow is executed. Therefore, when using the electronic endoscope system 1, the surgeon can obtain operability suitable for his / her preferences, habits, etc., without performing operations to change the setting of various operation switches and keys to customized functions. Can do.

  The keyboard 400 includes a light emitting circuit 430 having a light emitting element group. Each light emitting element of the light emitting circuit 430 is arranged immediately below each key, and can emit light of various colors based on control by the CPU 202 of the video processor 200. Since each key is a translucent body, it is colored according to the light emitted from the light emitting element. The preference information includes information on the emission color of the light emitting element. Based on the preference information, the CPU 202 controls the light emitting circuit 430 so that, for example, a key to which a function frequently used by an operator is assigned is colored with a specific color.

[Example 3]
[S301 in FIG. 6 (Reception of Information (C))]
FIG. 6 shows a processing flow of the third embodiment executed using various information. As shown in FIG. 6, in the third embodiment, the CPU 202 of the video processor 200 receives information (C) from the IC tag reader 420. Information (C) includes information such as endoscopic mucosal resection, gastrectomy, colectomy, and the like.

[S302 in FIG. 6 (calling operation function setting information)]
The CPU 202 of the video processor 200 accesses the technique database DB2 in the memory 214 based on the information (C) received from the IC tag reader 420. In the technique database DB2, operation function setting information for each technique is stored. Based on the information (C), the CPU 202 calls operation function setting information corresponding to a technique such as diagnosis from the technique database DB2.

[S303 in FIG. 6 (setting of operation function)]
The operation function setting information includes information on assigning functions to the various operation switches on the hand operation unit 118 of the electronic endoscope 100 and the operation panel 222 of the video processor 200 and the keys of the keyboard 400. For example, the operation function setting information is created in advance so that the functions of various operation switches and keys are arranged in an optimal layout for the technique, and stored in the technique database DB2.

  The CPU 202 of the video processor 200 sets operation functions for various operation switches and keys based on the operation function setting information called from the technique database DB2. The operation function setting information includes, for example, function setting information assigned to the function keys of the keyboard 400, the operation unit 118 of the electronic endoscope 100, and various operation switches of the operation panel 222 of the video processor 200. Based on the operation function setting information, for example, the CPU 202 assigns frequently used functions to the function keys.

  Further, consider a case where various types of operation switches and keys whose functions are fixed (hereinafter referred to as “function fixing switches and keys”) are included. In this case, based on the operation function setting information, the CPU 202 of the video processor 200 sets the function fixing switches and keys that can be used in the operation method to be valid (a state in which the function can be exhibited when operated), and For function-fixed switches and keys that cannot be used in the formula, set them to invalid (a state in which the function cannot be performed when operated). The function fixing key that is set to be valid is colored with a specific color by the light emitting element of the light emitting circuit 430, for example. The fixed function key set to invalid is not colored by the light emitting element (that is, the light emitting element is not turned on).

  As described above, in Example 3, every time the operator starts a new diagnosis or the like, information (C) is read from the IC tag 416 corresponding to the started diagnosis or the like, and the information (C) is read in the video processor 200 in FIG. The processing flow is executed. That is, when the surgeon starts a new diagnosis or the like, the setting of the operation function suitable for the surgical technique such as the started diagnosis is automatically performed.

[Example 4]
[S401 in FIG. 7 (Reception of Information (D))]
FIG. 7 shows a processing flow of the fourth embodiment executed using various information. As shown in FIG. 7, in the fourth embodiment, the CPU 202 of the video processor 200 receives information (D) from the IC tag reader 420. Information (D) includes, for example, types of electronic endoscopes (laryngoscope, bronchoscope, upper gastrointestinal endoscope, small intestine endoscope, large intestine endoscope, etc.), electronic endoscope and video processor. Information such as the model number is included.

[S402 in FIG. 7 (calling operation function setting information)]
The CPU 202 of the video processor 200 accesses the system configuration database DB3 of the memory 214 based on the information (D) received from the IC tag reader 420. The device database DB3 stores operation function setting information for each system configuration (electronic endoscope + video processor). Based on the information (D), the CPU 202 calls operation function setting information corresponding to the current system configuration (electronic endoscope 100 + video processor 200) from the system configuration database DB3.

[S403 in FIG. 7 (setting of operation function)]
The operation function setting information includes information on assigning functions to the various operation switches on the hand operation unit 118 of the electronic endoscope 100 and the operation panel 222 of the video processor 200 and the keys of the keyboard 400. For example, the operation function setting information is created in advance so that functions usable in the system configuration are assigned to various operation switches and keys, and stored in the system configuration database DB3.

  The CPU 202 of the video processor 200 sets operation functions for various operation switches and keys based on the operation function setting information called from the system configuration database DB3. The operation function setting information includes, for example, function setting information assigned to the function keys of the keyboard 400, the operation unit 118 of the electronic endoscope 100, and various operation switches of the operation panel 222 of the video processor 200. Based on the operation function setting information, for example, the CPU 202 assigns functions usable in the current system configuration to function keys. The function assigned to the function key is preferably a function that is frequently used in the current system configuration.

  Further, the CPU 202 enables the function fixing switch and key that can be used in the current system configuration based on the operation function setting information, and sets the function fixing switch and key that cannot be used in the current system configuration. Is disabled. Here, as an example of the function fixing key, a key for electronic zoom is given. For example, a solid-state image sensor of a colonoscope has a large number of pixels. Therefore, the endoscopic observation image is displayed large on the display screen of the monitor 300. On the other hand, the bronchoscopic solid-state imaging device has a small number of pixels. Therefore, the endoscope observation image is displayed in a small size on the display screen of the monitor 300. In the present embodiment, the former is considered not to have the possibility that the surgeon enlarges and displays the endoscopic observation image by electronic zoom. Therefore, the electronic zoom key (enlarge key) is set invalid. On the other hand, regarding the latter, it is considered that the surgeon may enlarge and display the endoscopic observation image by electronic zoom. For this reason, the electronic zoom key (enlarge key) is set to be valid.

  As described above, in Example 4, every time the operator starts a new diagnosis or the like, information (D) is read from the IC tag 416 corresponding to the started diagnosis or the like, and the information (D) is read in the video processor 200 in FIG. The processing flow is executed. That is, when the surgeon starts a new diagnosis or the like, an operation function suitable for the electronic endoscope 100 or video processor 200 used for the started diagnosis or the like is automatically set.

  The above is the description of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention are not limited to those described above, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. For example, the embodiment of the present application also includes contents appropriately combined with embodiments explicitly shown in the specification or obvious embodiments. For example, the keyboard 400 of the present embodiment is a keyboard having hardware keys, but the keyboard of another embodiment may be a touch panel keyboard. In this case, the cover body of the keyboard cover is a flat sheet, for example, and has a size capable of covering the entire touch panel surface. Similar to the cover body 412 of the present embodiment, an IC tag seal is affixed to the sheet. On the touch panel surface, keys of various functions are laid out and displayed based on preference information and operation function setting information corresponding to various information read from the IC tag of the IC tag seal.

  Fig.8 (a) shows the side view of the keyboard 400Z of another embodiment. FIG. 8B shows a side view of a keyboard cover 410Z according to another embodiment. The keyboard 400Z has a built-in barcode reader (not shown). As shown in FIG. 8A, a light projecting / receiving window 440Z for reading a barcode is provided on the side surface of the keyboard 400Z. As shown in FIG. 8B, a barcode seal 414Z is affixed to the keyboard cover 410Z. Similar to the IC tag 416, various information relating to diagnosis and the like is printed on the printed surface of the barcode seal 414Z.

  In another embodiment, the keyboard 400Z is covered with only one keyboard cover 410Z corresponding to the next scheduled diagnosis or the like. When the keyboard cover 410Z is put on the keyboard 400Z, the printed surface of the barcode seal 414Z faces the light projection / reception window 440Z. Therefore, the barcode reader can read various information printed on the print surface. The keyboard cover 410Z is peeled off from the keyboard cover 410Z and discarded when the diagnosis or the like is finished. The keyboard cover 410Z covers the keyboard cover 410Z corresponding to the next scheduled diagnosis or the like. In another embodiment, the cost of the keyboard cover 410Z can be reduced by using the barcode seal 414Z instead of the IC tag seal 414.

1 Electronic Endoscope System 100 Electronic Endoscope 102 LCB
104 Light Distribution Lens 106 Objective Lens 108 Solid-State Image Sensor 110 CPU
112 Memory 114 Timing circuit 116 Drive circuit 118 Hand control unit 200 Video processor 202 CPU
204 Timing circuit 206 Light source unit 208 Video signal processing circuit 210R R memory 210G G memory 210B B memory 212 Image processing circuit 214 Memory 216 Adder circuit 218 Amplifier 220 Character generation circuit 222 Operation panel 300 Monitor 400, 400Z Keyboard 410, 410Z Keyboard cover 412 Cover body 414 IC tag sticker 414Z Bar code sticker 416 IC tag 420 IC tag reader 430 Light emitting circuit 440Z Light emitting / receiving window 500 Printer 600 PC
700 VTR
DB1 Preferences database DB2 Technical database DB3 System configuration database

Claims (14)

A cover body that covers a keyboard for operating a medical device for diagnosing, treating, or performing surgery on a patient's injury or illness;
An information recording medium for recording various information relating to the diagnosis, treatment or surgery in a format readable by a predetermined reader;
A keyboard cover, characterized by comprising: The reader is
Mounted on the keyboard,
The information recording medium is
2. The cover body according to claim 1, wherein the reader is attached to the cover body so as to be positioned in a range in which the reader can read the various information when the keyboard is covered by the cover body. Keyboard cover. The information recording medium is
The keyboard cover according to claim 1, wherein the keyboard cover is an IC tag sticker attached to the cover body. The information recording medium is
4. The keyboard cover according to claim 1, wherein the information is erased when the information is read a predetermined number of times by the reader. 5. The various information includes the following information (A) to (D):
(A) Information on a patient who receives the diagnosis, treatment, or surgery (B) Information on an operator who performs the diagnosis, treatment, or surgery (C) Information on the method of the diagnosis, treatment, or surgery (D) Information on the diagnosis, treatment The keyboard cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising at least one piece of information on medical equipment used for surgery. The keyboard cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A keyboard covered by a cover body of the keyboard cover;
A reader capable of reading various information recorded on the information recording medium of the keyboard cover;
A processor connected to the reader;
With
The above information is
Including information on the patient undergoing the diagnosis, treatment or surgery,
The processor is
A medical system, wherein the reading device displays the patient information on a predetermined display device based on the patient information read from the information recording medium. The keyboard cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A keyboard covered by a cover body of the keyboard cover;
A reader capable of reading various information recorded on the information recording medium of the keyboard cover;
A processor connected to the reader and the keyboard;
With
The above information is
Including information on the operator performing the diagnosis, treatment or surgery,
The processor is
A storage unit is provided for storing preference information for operations performed by the surgeon for each surgeon.
The reader reads out preference information corresponding to the operator's information read from the information recording medium from the storage unit, and at least one key installed on the keyboard based on the read preference information A medical system characterized in that operation functions are set. The processor is
An operation unit having a plurality of switches for executing the function of the processor;
The medical system according to claim 7, wherein an operation function is also set for at least one of the plurality of switches based on preference information read from the storage unit. The processor is
Connected to the endoscope,
The operation function is also set for at least one operation switch installed in the endoscope based on the preference information read from the storage unit. Medical system as described in. The keyboard cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A keyboard covered by a cover body of the keyboard cover;
A reader capable of reading various information recorded on the information recording medium of the keyboard cover;
A processor connected to the reader and the keyboard;
With
The above information is
Including information on the method of diagnosis, treatment or surgery,
The processor is
A storage unit is provided for storing setting information for operation by the surgeon corresponding to each technique.
The setting information corresponding to the technique information read from the information recording medium by the reading device is read from the storage unit, and an operation is performed on at least one key installed on the keyboard based on the read setting information. A medical system characterized by setting functions. The keyboard cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A keyboard covered by a cover body of the keyboard cover;
A reader capable of reading various information recorded on the information recording medium of the keyboard cover;
A processor connected to the reader and the keyboard;
With
The above information is
Including information on medical devices used in the diagnosis, treatment or surgery,
The processor is
A storage unit is provided for storing setting information for operation by the surgeon corresponding to each medical device,
The setting information corresponding to the medical device information read from the information recording medium by the reading device is read from the storage unit, and an operation is performed on at least one key installed on the keyboard based on the read setting information. A medical system characterized by setting functions. The processor is
An operation unit having a plurality of switches for executing the function of the processor;
The medical function according to claim 10 or 11, wherein an operation function is also set for at least one of the plurality of switches based on setting information read from the storage unit. system. The processor is
Connected to the endoscope,
The operation function is also set for at least one operation switch installed in the endoscope based on setting information read from the storage unit. The medical system according to any one of the above. A light source device equipped with a light source,
The reader is
The medical system according to any one of claims 6 to 13, wherein various information recorded on the information recording medium is read at a timing when the light source is turned on.

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