JP3368583B2 - Endoscope system and endoscope system control method - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an endoscope system and an endoscope system control method in which a control device for centrally controlling system constituent devices such as a light source device is incorporated.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In the medical field, when performing diagnosis or therapeutic treatment using an endoscope, the endoscope, light source device and the like required for use are assembled in a rack or the like to form an endoscope system. Generally, diagnosis is performed by combining racks equipped with these devices.

Further, the applicant of the present invention has filed Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 3-28423.
In Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 0-151868, an endoscope system including a centralized control unit that accommodates a plurality of devices in one housing and centrally controls the plurality of devices, and a centralized operation unit that intensively operates the plurality of devices. Is proposed.

Such an endoscope system includes a light source device for supplying illumination light to a subject through the endoscope and a video signal processing device (a video processor or a video processor) for processing an image signal from the endoscope. System center), automatic imaging device for taking optical image from endoscope, cautery device (heat probe device) for cauterizing and treating the site to be examined, electric scalpel device for excising the site to be examined, etc. There is a combination of these peripheral devices according to the purpose.

As a centralized operation section for centrally operating the peripheral device, there are an operation screen display section such as a liquid crystal display for displaying switches for each operation, and a touch panel arranged on the operation screen display section. An input detector is provided. An operation screen as shown in, for example, FIG. 48 is displayed on the operation screen display unit, and when a target operation switch on the operation screen is pressed (or touched), the pressed position on the touch panel is detected and centralized control is performed. An operation command is input to a unit, and the centralized control unit controls the corresponding device.

With this configuration, the peripheral devices are intensively operated during diagnosis and treatment by the endoscope.
Since it can be controlled and the operating state of each device can be confirmed, the burden on the operator when operating each device can be reduced, and operability can be improved. Even when different devices are used, the endoscope system can be configured by combining the devices according to the purpose, and the peripheral devices can be centrally controlled according to the system configuration.

In the conventional endoscope system as described above,
It is not possible to display the switches of all devices on one screen as the operation screen displayed on the centralized operation section, and it is better to provide an operation screen for each device in the same way as the operation panel of the device. Because it is easy, the operation screen was switched for each device used.

When operating and controlling each device with the operation screen of the centralized operation section, the configuration of the device to be controlled becomes complicated, and if it is necessary to provide a large number of switches for each device, press the finger with a touch panel or the like. If the number of switches to be operated is increased, the operability will be poor, the visibility will be poor and the target switch will not be found immediately, and there is a risk of erroneous operation.

Therefore, when a plurality of operation screens are switched in this way, for example, a configuration is used in which each operation screen is classified by device or function, and these are arranged in a hierarchical structure according to the frequency of use. In this case, the switches that are often used should be placed on the operation screen of the shallow layer, and the switches that are not used often should be placed on the operation screen of the deep layer, and the screen with the menu switch for selecting each device should be placed on the top layer. To do. As described above, by forming the operation screen in a hierarchical structure, the switches for each operation can be arranged and arranged at appropriate positions, and the operability when intensively operating a plurality of devices can be improved.

[0010]

However, in the conventional device, as described above, when a plurality of operation screens are hierarchically operated and a plurality of devices are intensively operated, the peripheral device of each peripheral device is changed every time the operator changes. It is necessary to re-enter the set value, for example, when the number of cases per day is large and many operators perform diagnosis, treatment, etc. in alternation, the set value should be changed according to their preference each time the operator changes. There are problems such as requiring complicated operations such as changing the setting, and using the device without being aware of the setting values of other people to perform an operation different from the intended operation.

Further, in the conventional apparatus, it is difficult for a user who is not accustomed to using the apparatus to select a desired apparatus and input a desired set value. Furthermore, when multiple systems or operators need to use the same conditions for presentations at academic conferences, etc., each operator must re-enter the desired set values so that the conditions are in use. It was complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of these circumstances, and improves the operability by holding a set value that all users satisfy when operating and controlling a plurality of devices in a concentrated manner. It is an object of the present invention to provide an endoscopic system and an endoscopic system control method capable of performing the same.

[0013]

An endoscope system according to the present invention has a plurality of peripheral devices used when the endoscope is used, and central control means for centrally controlling the plurality of peripheral devices. In the endoscope system, the centralized control means includes a set value setting means for setting various set values necessary for controlling the plurality of peripheral devices, and a set value set by the set value setting means. Storage means for storing an operator who operates the peripheral device in association with an identifier for identifying the operator from a plurality of operators, and various settings as the endoscope system.
Standard value storage means for storing a standard value of a fixed value, and the standard value
A standard for selecting standard values of various set values stored in the storage means.
Quasi-value selecting means , operator selecting means for determining an operator by selecting a desired identifier from the identifiers,
Reads various set value corresponding to the identifier selected by the operator selection unit from the storage unit, to control the peripheral device based on the set value thus read out
It is possible and selected by the standard value selection means.
Controls the peripheral device based on the various standard values
It is characterized in that is provided with a control means capable, further
In addition, the standard value is selected by the standard value selecting means.
In the standard setting state, it becomes standard by the setting value setting means.
When the set value is changed from the value, this standard value is changed.
It is characterized in that it is provided with a notification means for notifying that it has been notified .

Further, the endoscope system according to the present invention, the inner
It has multiple peripheral devices used when the endoscope is used.
Equipped with centralized control means for centrally controlling a number of peripheral devices
The endoscope system, the centralized control unit, said double
To set various settings required to control a number of peripherals
Set value setting means and the set value setting means
The set value can be set by multiple operators operating the peripheral device.
A memory that is stored in association with an identifier identified by the author
And means for changing the various setting values for the peripheral device.
It is provided corresponding to the possible operation screen and displays the identifier
Screen switching means for switching to the screen for setting the operator
And the operator switched by the screen switching means
From the identifier displayed on the screen for setting
Operator selection that determines the operator by selecting an identifier
And-option unit, the identification selected by the operator selection unit
Various setting values corresponding to the bespoke are read from the storage means.
The peripheral device based on the read setting value.
Characterized by comprising a Gosuru control means, further, before
Stores standard values of various setting values necessary for controlling peripheral devices.
And a standard value storage means for storing the standard value storage means
And a standard value selecting means for selecting standard values of various set values .

Furthermore, the endoscope system according to the present invention is
In the endoscope system, the operator is displayed on the operation screen.
An operator corresponding to the identifier selected by the selection means
It is characterized by further comprising display control means for displaying information .

Further , a method of controlling an endoscope system according to the present invention
Act centralizes multiple peripheral devices used when using an endoscope
System control with centralized control process to control automatically
A method, wherein the centralized control step, said plurality of peripheral instrumentation
Setting values for setting various setting values necessary for controlling
The setting process and the setting value set in the setting value setting process,
Is the operator who operates the peripheral device among multiple operators?
Associated with the identifier identified from the
The storage process and the marking of various set values for the endoscope system.
And the standard value storage step of storing the reference value in the storage means, the target
Select the standard value of various set values stored in the quasi-value storage process.
Standard value selection step and the desired identifier from the above identifiers
Operator selection process that determines the operator by selecting
If, corresponding to the identifier selected by the operator selection process
Read the various set values from the storage means
It is possible to control the peripheral device based on the set value issued.
It is possible and before being selected in the standard value selection process.
Controlling the peripheral device based on various standard values
And a control process capable of

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 41 relate to a first embodiment of the present invention,
1 and 4 to 8 are explanatory views showing operation screens for operating the peripheral devices displayed on the control panel, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the endoscope system, and FIG. 3 is an internal view. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the endoscope system, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of a configuration of a heading section, FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when controlling each peripheral device by a control panel, FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a date setting screen for setting the date, etc., FIGS. 12 and 13 are explanatory diagrams showing a patient data input screen used for inputting patient data, and FIG. 14 is an operation explanation of the control panel. 1 is an explanatory view showing the HELP mode screen in the HELP mode, and FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing the scope switch setting screen used when setting the function of the operation switch of the endoscope, FIG.
6 is a perspective view showing the operation part of the endoscope, FIGS. 17 and 18 are explanatory views showing an operator setting screen for selecting the setting values of each peripheral device according to the operator, and FIG. 19 is a standard of the device. 20 is an explanatory view showing the operation screen when the set value is changed, and FIGS. 20 to 41 are flowcharts showing the control processing operation relating to each operation screen.

As shown in FIG. 2, the endoscope system of this embodiment has a system main body 3 composed of a doctor workstation 1 and a nurse workstation 2, and a control panel as a centralized operation means for performing centralized operation of the system. 4 and a monitor 5 for displaying an endoscopic image, a main part is configured. In the system main body 3, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a light source device 12 connected to the endoscope 11 for supplying illumination light to the subject, a video system center 13 for controlling the endoscope 11 and processing image signals, and cauterizing the treatment site for treatment. Cautery device (heat probe device) 14 for performing
An electric scalpel device 15 and the like for cutting off the site to be examined are provided. An electric bed 6 that can move in the vertical direction is provided near the system body 3, and a monitor 5 is arranged above the side of the electric bed 6.

The control panel 4 is provided on the upper part of the doctor workstation 1, and has an operation screen display section composed of a display monitor such as a liquid crystal display, and a transparent panel closely provided on the operation screen display section. The input detection unit is composed of a touch panel or the like. An operation screen with operation switches for operating the peripheral devices in the system is displayed on this display monitor, and by pressing (touching) the operation switch part of the operation screen, the operation instruction input is detected by the touch panel. It has become. Here, the touch panel is composed of a large number of switches of transparent electrodes arranged in a matrix, and the coordinates of the switches are detected by scanning the touch panel and which switch is pressed.

The detailed structure of this endoscope system will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 shows only the configuration of the control system in the endoscope system. The system main body 3 is provided with a host controller 16 as a centralized control means for centrally controlling the system,
A serial controller 17 that controls the serial interface and a parallel controller 18 that controls the parallel interface are connected. The monitor 5 is connected to the host controller 16.

In the host controller 16, the light source device 1 is provided on the serial interface line (serial I / F line) 19 via the serial controller 17.
2, video system center 13, heat probe device 1
4, an electrosurgical knife device 15, a video tape recorder (VTR) 20 for recording an endoscopic image, a photographing device 21 for photographing the endoscopic image as a still image, and a video printer 22 for outputting the endoscopic image on paper. It is connected. Further, the host controller 16 has a parallel interface line (parallel I / O) via the parallel controller 18.
On the (F line) 23, a control panel 4, an RGB encoder 24 for converting a video signal into an RGB image signal, and an air / water supply device 25 having a pump for air supply or water supply are connected.

The host controller 16 inputs / outputs control signals to / from each connected device to control the operation of the device. Here, operation instruction information is sent to the host controller 16 by operating an operation switch provided on the control panel 4 or the operation section of the endoscope 11, and the host controller 16 sends a control signal to a target device. Is sent to control the device. When the control panel 4 is operated, the coordinates of the pressed switch are detected as described above, and the host controller 16 associates the coordinates of the switch with the operation screen and displays an instruction corresponding to the operation switch displayed on the screen. Send control signals to peripheral devices. In the control panel 4, according to the displayed operation screen, the host controller 1 uses a corresponding instruction as a command based on the coordinates of the pressed switch.
6, and the control signal may be sent from the host controller 16 to the peripheral device.

The operation screen of the control panel 4 is
It has a plurality of operation screens classified by function to control a plurality of peripheral devices of the endoscope system, and is the most commonly used operation screen when operating the system.
The main operation screen 31 shown in is displayed. The main operation screen 31 is displayed, for example, at the initial operation of the endoscope system so that the main operation of the system can be performed. The main operation screen 31 is provided with switches for various operations which are mainly used when the electronic endoscope is connected.

The control panel 4 has an electronic endoscope setting screen 32 shown in FIG. 4 for making various settings when using the electronic endoscope, and FIG. 5 showing various operations for using the fiberscope. Fiberscope operation screen 33,
The external video device operating screen 34 shown in FIG. 6 for operating the VTR 20, the heat probe device operating screen 35 shown in FIG. 7 for operating the heat probe device 14, and the operating knife device 15 shown in FIG. 8 are shown. An electric scalpel device operation screen 36 is displayed.

These operation screens have other operation screens in which setting switches of the device and operation switches that are rarely used are arranged as needed, and these are operated in a hierarchical structure. ing. Main operation screen 31, fiberscope operation screen 33, external video device operation screen 34, heat probe device operation screen 3
5. The electric scalpel device operation screen 36 is formed in a card shape, and is formed in a trapezoidal shape so that the index heading portions 37 do not overlap each other at the lower end portion.
The heading section 37 is an operation screen selection section for selecting an operation screen of a target device to be operated, and as a screen selection switch, a main operation screen changeover switch (EVI).
S) 41, fiberscope operation screen selector switch (O
ES) 42, external video device operation screen selector switch (A
UX) 43, a heat probe device operation screen changeover switch (HEAT PROBE) 44, and an electric knife device operation screen changeover switch (DIA-THERMY) 45. By selecting the changeover switch of the operation screen selector, the operation screen of the selected target device to be operated is displayed, and various operations can be performed by pressing the operation switch arranged on the screen.

FIG. 9 shows a modification in which the arrangement and shape of the heading section 37 are changed. FIG. 9A is an example in which the headline portion 37a is formed with a space between the headlines. Figure 9 (b)
Is an example in which the heading portion 37b is formed at the side end portion of the card-shaped operation screen. FIG. 9C is an example in which the heading portion 37c protruding in a rectangular shape is formed. FIG. 9D is an example in which a heading portion 37d protruding in a triangular shape is formed circumferentially at the end of the card-shaped operation screen. Although various modifications as described above can be given, the operator can select the format of the headline section 37 according to his or her preference and use the optimum headline section for operation.

Next, the operation of operating the endoscope system of this embodiment will be described. The operator attaches the electronic endoscope or fiberscope to the light source device 1 of the system body 3.
2. Connect to the video system center 13 or the like to observe and diagnose with an endoscope. Further, a heat probe connected to the heat probe device 14, an electric scalpel connected to the electric scalpel device 15, and the like are inserted into the channel of the endoscope to perform a medical treatment. At this time, the control panel 4 provided in the system body 3 is operated to centrally control each peripheral device.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the functional arrangement for controlling each peripheral device from the control panel 4. When the operation instruction information is sent from the control panel 4 to the host controller 16, the host controller 16 sends a control signal to the corresponding peripheral device via the serial interface 26. The serial interface 26 includes a light source interface (I / F) 27.
, The video system center 13 via the video processor interface (I / F) 28, the electrosurgical knife device 15 via the electrosurgical knife interface (I / F) 29, and the heat probe interface. Heat probe device 1 via (I / F) 30
4 are connected to each other, and each peripheral device is centrally controlled by a control signal from the host controller 16.

An operation screen is displayed on the control panel 4, and operation switches, an operation status and an operation status are displayed on the screen. Here, by selecting the screen selection switch in the heading section 37 of the operation screen, the operation screen of the desired device to be operated is instantly displayed. Further, the host controller 16 is connected to a set value storage means 38 for storing set values for each operator, which will be described later, and inputs and outputs the set values of the apparatus suitable for each operator.

The detailed configuration and operation of each operation screen on the control panel 4 will be described below. Also,
20 to 41 show control processing operations relating to each operation screen.
Shown in.

First, as an initial operation, initial setting shown in FIG. 20 is performed. When the system is powered on, the host controller 16 loads a program for operation in step S1 (hereinafter, step will be omitted) and sets the peripheral devices in the system when the power was turned off last time. Set it. When turning the power on for the first time, use the basic settings prepared by the manufacturer. Then, the process proceeds to the process (A) of the main operation screen 31 shown in FIG.

The main operation screen 31 shown in FIG. 1 is provided with an operation switch group 46 for the electronic endoscope in the lower left part, an operator setting screen change switch 47 for switching to an operator setting screen described later, and patient data input. A patient data input screen switching switch 48 for switching to a screen is provided on the upper part. By operating the operation switch group 46, operation control of the video system center 13, the light source device 12, the air / water supply device 25, etc. is performed. Further, a scope switch setting screen switching switch 49 for switching to the scope switching setting screen is provided in the center left part, and a bed setting screen switching switch 50 for switching to the bed setting screen is provided in the lower right part. Further, an electronic endoscope setting screen changeover switch 51 for switching to the electronic endoscope setting screen 32 is provided in the central portion, and when this switch is pressed, it switches to the electronic endoscope setting screen 32 shown in FIG.

FIG. 21 shows the process (A) of the main operation screen. When the main operation screen 31 is displayed, the host controller 16 first draws the main operation screen in S2, and waits for a key input of an operation switch provided on the main operation screen 31 in S3. When the operation switch is pressed,
In S4, it is determined whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the main operation screen 31, and if the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S5 to instruct the processing corresponding to each key. Perform and return to S3. If it is not the function operation switch in S4, it is determined in S6 whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68 described later, and if the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S7 and the help process (HA ), And returns to S2. Then S
At 8, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the index section 37. If the index section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection process (Z) shown in FIG. 22 is performed.

In the operation screen selection process (Z), the host controller 16 determines in S11 which screen selection switch in the index section 37 is pressed to select which operation screen, and the main operation screen is displayed. When the changeover switch 41 is pressed, the process directly returns to the process (A) of the main operation screen of FIG. When the fiberscope operation screen changeover switch 42 is pressed, the external video device operation screen changeover switch 4 is displayed in the fiberscope operation screen process (B).
When 3 is pressed, the external video device operation screen processing (C)
When the heat probe device operation screen changeover switch 44 is pressed, the heat probe device operation screen process (D)
If the electric knife device operation screen changeover switch 45 is pressed, the process moves to the electric knife device operation screen process (E).

Returning to FIG. 21, if the switch pressed in S8 is not the heading section 37, it is determined in S9 whether or not the instruction is to move the operation screen to the lower hierarchy, that is, the electronic view on the main operation screen 31. It is determined whether or not a switch for changing the screen hierarchy such as the mirror setting screen change switch 51 has been pressed. Here, when the scope switch setting screen changeover switch 49 is pressed, the process proceeds to the scope switch setting screen process (AA). When the electronic endoscope setting screen changeover switch 51 is pressed, the electronic endoscope setting screen process (A
In B), when the patient data input screen changeover switch 48 is pressed, the patient data input screen process (AC) is performed, and when the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, the operator setting screen process (AD) is performed. When the bed setting screen changeover switch 50 is pressed, the process goes to the bed setting screen process (AE). In addition, NO is determined in any of S4 to S9.
In the case of, the process proceeds to S10, the command receiving process from each device shown in FIG.

In the command receiving process from each device, first in S12, it is judged whether or not the instruction signal (command) sent from each peripheral device is an instruction from the operation switch (scope switch) of the endoscope, When the scope switch is pressed, the host controller 16 refers to the scope switch setting table set on the scope switch setting screen, which will be described later, in S13 and performs various processes of the function corresponding to the switch. Further, in S14, it is determined whether or not there is a screen display switching request from each peripheral device. If the display switching request is received, the display of each switch on the operation screen is displayed according to the content of the command received in S15. Switch or display an error message if an error occurs. For example, when a command is sent to notify that the suction bottle of the suction device is full, the switch of the suction pump is turned off and the picture of the suction switch on the operation screen is displayed as off.

Next, the electronic endoscope setting screen processing (AB) will be described.

On the main operation screen 31, the electronic endoscope setting screen changeover switch 5 is used when making detailed settings of the electronic endoscope, for example, changing the color tone and brightness of an image, the air supply amount, and the like.
Press 1 to switch to the electronic endoscope setting screen 32. The electronic endoscope setting screen 32 is provided with an electronic endoscope setting switch group 52 for changing the setting of the electronic endoscope in the lower part and a screen hierarchy up switch 53 in the upper right corner. After returning to the main operation screen 31 after adjusting the settings on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, pressing the screen hierarchy up switch 53 switches to the main operation screen 31. The screen hierarchy up switch 53 can be distinguished from the other switches and can be improved in visibility by, for example, blinking display. The screen hierarchy up switch 53 may not be provided, and the original main operation screen 31 may be returned by pressing the electronic endoscope setting screen changeover switch 51 again.

The operation of the electronic endoscope setting screen processing (AB) is shown in FIG. The host controller 16 first sets S16.
Then, the electronic endoscope setting screen is drawn, and in S17, a key input of an operation switch provided on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32 is waited for. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S18 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S19. Then, the processing corresponding to each key is performed, and the process returns to S17. If it is not the function operation switch in S18, it is determined in S20 whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S21 to perform the help process (HAB). Perform and return to S16. Next, in S22, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the index portion 37, and when the index portion 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed.

Next, in S23, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed. If the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen process (A) of FIG. Further, in S24, it is determined whether or not it is an instruction to shift the operation screen to a lower layer, and when the instruction to shift to the lower layer is made, a date setting screen process (ABA) described later is performed. Then, in S25, it is determined whether or not the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed. If the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, the operator setting screen process (AD) is performed. If NO in any of the determinations in S18 to S25, the process proceeds to S26, the command receiving process from each device of FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S17.

In this embodiment, when the electronic endoscope setting screen changeover switch 51 is pressed again on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the date setting screen 54 shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. On the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, a date setting screen 54 is displayed when changing more detailed settings such as the system date and the lamp replacement date. Date setting screen 54
Is provided with a setting key 55 for setting the date and the like. Further, similar to the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, a screen hierarchy up switch 53 is provided, and after the setting of the date etc. is completed by the setting key 55, the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pushed to display the screen of the upper hierarchy (here, It is possible to return to the electronic endoscope setting screen 32).

The operation of the date setting screen process (ABA) is shown in FIG.
5 shows. The host controller 16 firstly
Draw the date setting screen, and in S28, date setting screen 5
Wait for key input of the operation switch provided on 4. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S29 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the date setting screen 54, and if the function operation switch is pressed, S is performed.
In step 30, the process corresponding to each key is performed, and the process returns to step S28. If it is not the function operation switch in S29, S
At 31, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S32 to perform the help process (HABA), and the process returns to S27.

Next, in S33, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the index section 37. If the index section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed.
Then, in S34, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed. If the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed, the electronic endoscope setting screen process (AB) of FIG. 24 is performed.
Return to. In addition, N is judged in S29 to S34.
In the case of O, the process proceeds to S35, the command reception process from each device in FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S28.

On the operation screens in the lower layers such as the electronic endoscope setting screen 32 and the date setting screen 54, the heading section 37 is provided as in the main operation screen 31 and the like. That is, the plurality of card-shaped operation screens have a hierarchical structure in which the operation screens of the lower layer are overlapped below the operation screens of the upper layer provided with the heading portion 37 protruding, and the operation screens of the layers are formed. In, the screens are displayed and switched so that the card-shaped operation screens are sequentially turned. Operation screen changeover switch 41 of heading section 37 as an operation screen selection section
By selecting ~ 45, the operation screen of the target device to be operated is displayed so that the heading of the file is turned over regardless of the hierarchy of the current operation screen. The heading section 37 is
Because the shape is different from other operation switches, it has good visibility,
It can be easily identified.

When operating the fiberscope, the OES switch 42 of the index section 37 is pressed to switch to the fiberscope operation screen 33 shown in FIG. The fiberscope operation screen 33 is provided with an operation switch group 56 related to the fiberscope. By operating the operation switch group 56, the light source device 12 and the air / water supply device 25
And the like are controlled.

FIG. 26 shows the operation of the fiberscope operation screen processing (B). The host controller 16 first sets S
At 36, draw the fiberscope operation screen, and S37
Then, it waits for the key input of the operation switch provided on the fiberscope operation screen 33. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S38 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the fiberscope operation screen 33. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S39. The process corresponding to the key is performed, and the process returns to S37. S3
If the switch is not the function operation switch in step 8,
It is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. When the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S41, the help process (HB) is performed, and the process returns to S36.

Next, in S42, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the index section 37. If the index section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed. Then, in S43, it is determined whether or not the bed setting screen changeover switch 50 has been pressed. If the bed setting screen changeover switch 50 has been pressed, the bed setting screen process (AE) is performed. Further, in S44, the operator setting screen changeover switch 47
Is pressed, and when the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, operator setting screen processing (AD)
I do. In addition, N is determined in any of S38 to S44.
In the case of O, the process proceeds to S45, the command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S37.

Here, the operation of the bed setting screen processing (AE) is shown in FIG. The electric bed 6 can be operated by an electric bed operation unit provided at the lower right of the main operation screen 31 and the fiberscope operation screen 33. When the bed setting screen changeover switch 50 is pressed, the bed setting screen is switched. On the bed setting screen, a process of setting the position of the electric bed 6 for each operator and storing the set value is performed. First, the host controller 16 starts S46.
Then, the bed setting screen is drawn, and in S47, the key input of the operation switch provided on the bed setting screen is waited for. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S48 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the bed setting screen, and if the function operation switch is pressed, S49.
Then, the process corresponding to each key is performed and the process returns to S47.
If it is not the function operation switch in S48, S50
Then, it is judged whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch, and if the HELP mode switch is pressed, S
Proceed to step 51 to perform help processing (HAE), and return to step S46.

Next, in S52, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading section. If the heading section is pressed, the operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed. Also, S5
In 3, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch is pressed. If the screen hierarchy up switch is pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen process (A) in FIG. If NO in all of the determinations in S48 to S53, the process proceeds to S54, the command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S47.

FIG. 28 shows the operation of each key process on the fiberscope operation screen in S39. On the fiberscope operation screen 33, for example, an AUT for switching the light amount adjustment mode of the light source device arranged at the right center
When the O / MANUAL key is pressed, the host controller 1
In step S55, it is determined whether or not the AUTO / MANUAL key has been pressed. In step S56, the switch display is toggled between automatic and manual, and in step S57 a mode switching command is transmitted to the light source device 12. As a result, the light amount adjustment mode of the light source device is switched to automatic or manual.
Further, similar processing is performed for other switches related to the light source device on the fiberscope operation screen 33.

The same is true when the operation switch associated with the peripheral device arranged at the lower left of the fiberscope operation screen 33 is pressed.
If the UCTION switch is pressed, the host controller 16 determines in S58 whether the SUCTION switch is pressed, the switch display is turned on in S59, and the suction pump is turned on in S60. To the air / water supply device 25. As a result, the suction operation is performed. Similar processing is performed for the other operation switches.

When operating the VTR 20, the heading section 3
The AUX switch 43 of No. 7 is pressed to switch to the external video device operation screen 34 shown in FIG. The external video device operation screen 34 is provided with an operation switch group 57 of the VTR 20. By operating the operation switch group 57, V
The operation control of TR20 is performed.

The operation of the external video device operation screen process (C) is shown in FIG. The host controller 16 first sets S6.
In step 1, the external video device operation screen is drawn, and in step S62, the operation switch provided on the external video device operation screen 34 is awaited for key input. When the operation switch is pressed, S63
Then, it is determined whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the external video device operation screen 34, and if the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S64 to perform the processing corresponding to each key. , S62. If it is not the function operation switch in S63, it is determined in S65 whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S66 to execute the help process (HC). Then, the process returns to S61.

Next, in S67, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the index section 37. If the index section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed. Then, in S68, it is determined whether or not the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed. If the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, the operator setting screen process (AD) is performed. If NO in all of the determinations in S63 to S68, the process proceeds to S69, the command receiving process from each device of FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S62.

FIG. 30 shows the operation of each key process on the operation screen of the external video device in S64. On the external video device operation screen 34, for example, the VT arranged at the lower right
If the STOP key of the R operation switches is pressed,
The host controller 16 determines whether or not the STOP key is pressed in S70, switches the display of the switch to the ON state in S71, and in S72, issues a stop command to the VTR2.
Send to 0. This causes the VTR to stop. Also,
Similar processing is performed for other VTR-related switches on the external video device operation screen 34.

The same is true when the operation switch associated with the video printer arranged in the lower left portion of the external video device operation screen 34 is pressed. For example, when the ERASE key for instructing deletion is pressed, Host controller 1
6 determines whether or not the ERASE key has been pressed in S73, and switches the switch display to the ON state in S74.
In S75, an erase command is transmitted to the video printer 22. As a result, the memory of the video printer 22 is erased. Similar processing is performed for the other operation switches.

When operating the heat probe device 14, the HEAT PROBE switch 44 of the heading section 37 is pressed to switch to the heat probe device operation screen 35 shown in FIG.

The operation of the heat probe device operation screen process (D) is shown in FIG. First, in S76, the host controller 16 determines whether or not the power source of the heat probe device 14 was set to the ON state when the heat probe device operation screen 35 was displayed last time, based on the data stored in the memory or the like. If the power is set to on, the process proceeds to S77, the power of the heat probe device 14 is turned on and S7 is set.
Go to 8. If the power was turned off last time, S
From 76, the process directly proceeds to S78.

In S78, the heat probe device operation screen is drawn, and in S79, the operation switch key provided on the heat probe device operation screen 35 is awaited for key input. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S80 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the heat probe device operation screen 35, and if the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S81. Perform the process corresponding to each key, and press S
Return to 79. If it is not the function operation switch in S80, it is determined in S82 whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68, and the HELP mode switch 6
If 8 is pressed, proceed to S83 and process help (HD)
And then return to S78.

Next, in S84, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading section 37. If the heading section 37 is pressed, the process proceeds to S85 to turn off the power of the heat probe apparatus 14, The operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed. Then, in S86, the operator setting screen changeover switch 4
7 is pressed, and if the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, the operator setting screen process (A
Perform D). If NO in all of the determinations in S80 to S86, the process proceeds to S87, the command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S79.

FIG. 32 shows the operation of each key processing on the heat probe apparatus operation screen in S81. In the heat probe device operation screen 35, for example, when the 5JOULES key of the output heat quantity setting switches of the heat probe device arranged at the left center is pressed, the host controller 16 determines whether the 5JOULES key is pressed in S88. Whether or not it is determined, the display of the switch is turned on in S89, and an output heat quantity setting command is transmitted to the heat probe device 14 in S90. As a result, the output of the heat probe device is set to the minimum value (5 joules). Also,
Similar processing is performed for other output heat amount setting switches and water supply amount setting switches on the heat probe device operation screen 35.

The same is true when the OUTPUT switch arranged at the lower right of the heat probe device operation screen 35 is pressed, and the host controller 16 proceeds to S91.
It is determined whether or not the OUTPUT switch has been pressed, and in S92,
The display of the switch is toggled to the on state or the off state, and the power supply of the heat probe device 14 is turned on and off in step S93.

When operating the electric scalpel device 15, the DIA-THERMY switch 45 of the heading section 37 is pressed to switch to the electric scalpel device operation screen 36 shown in FIG. The electric scalpel device operation screen 36 is provided with a waveform selection unit 58 for selecting the output waveform of the electric scalpel and a waveform display unit 59 for displaying the output waveform. When the output waveform is selected by the waveform selection unit 58, the selected switch is selected. The color changes and the selected state can be confirmed, and at the same time, the display of the waveform display section 59 is switched to the corresponding waveform. Accordingly, the current output state of the electric knife can be easily recognized.

The operation of the electric scalpel device operation screen process (E) is shown in FIG. As in the case of the heat probe device operation screen, the host controller 16 first stores a memory in S94 as to whether or not the power of the electric knife device 15 was set to the ON state when the electric knife device operation screen 36 was displayed last time. Judgment based on the data stored in etc., if the power is set to ON, the process proceeds to S95, the power of the electric knife device 15 is turned ON, and the process proceeds to S96. If the power supply was turned off last time, the process directly proceeds from S94 to S96.

In S96, the electric scalpel device operation screen is drawn, and in S97, the key input of the operation switch provided on the electric scalpel device operation screen 36 is waited for. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S98 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the electrosurgical knife device operation screen 36. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S99. The process corresponding to each key is performed, and the process returns to S97. S9
If it is not the function operation switch in S8, S100
Then, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68, and if the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S101, where the help process (HE) is performed, and S
Return to 96.

Next, in S102, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the heading section 37. If the heading section 37 is pressed, the process proceeds to S103 and the power of the electric knife device 15 is turned off. The operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed. Then, in S104, it is determined whether or not the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 has been pressed. If the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 has been pressed, the operator setting screen process (A
Perform D). If NO in all of the determinations in S98 to S104, the process proceeds to S105, the command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S97.

FIG. 34 shows the operation of each key processing on the electric scalpel device operation screen in S99. On the electrosurgical knife operation screen 36, for example, when the CUT key of the mode changeover switches of the electrosurgical knife device arranged at the bottom is pressed, the host controller 16 sends a C
It is determined whether or not the UT key is pressed, the display of the switch is turned on in S107, and a command for setting the output waveform to the CUT mode (cutting mode) is transmitted to the electrosurgical knife device 15 in S108. Thereby, the electric scalpel device 1
Output 5 is set to CUT mode. The same processing is performed for other mode setting switches and output setting switches on the electric knife device operation screen 36.

The same is true when the OUTPUT switch arranged at the lower right of the electrosurgical knife operating screen 36 is pressed, and the host controller 16 outputs OUTP in S109.
It is determined whether or not the UT switch has been pressed, and in S110, the display of the switch is toggled to the on state or the off state, and in S111, the power of the electrosurgical knife device 15 is turned on and off.

The main operation screen 31, the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the fiberscope operation screen 33, the external video device operation screen 34, the heat probe device operation screen 35,
On the electric scalpel device operation screen 36, the switch groups divided by lines in each screen are grouped by function field, and the background color of the switch group is changed for each function so that the same function has the same background color. This allows the function of the operation switch to be easily identified.

Further, the main operation screen 31, the fiberscope operation screen 33, etc. are provided with a setting state display section 60 for displaying various set values and operating states of the apparatus. The setting state display unit 60 includes an analog display unit 61 that displays a rough value in an analog manner according to the size of a bar graph or the like.
Digital display unit 62 for displaying specific values as digital values
It consists of In the setting state display section 60,
An analog display and a digital display value corresponding to the set value or the like input or selected by the operator are displayed. Here, in the display of the analog display unit 61, for example, the larger the value, the longer the index, and the color changes depending on the value. Thus, by using the analog display and the digital display together, the value can be intuitively recognized with good visibility by the analog display, and the specific value with high accuracy can be obtained by the digital display. Various settings can be made.

As the setting state display section, like the heat probe apparatus operation screen 35 and the electrosurgical knife apparatus operation screen 36, the setting state display section 63 which also serves as a switch and a display section arranged in a staircase is used. You can also The setting state display portion 63 displays the current setting state by changing the switch color when the switch portion corresponding to the set value is directly selected. As described above, the setting state display portion 63 is formed in a step-like shape in which the switch and the display portion are arranged corresponding to the magnitude of the value, so that the visibility of the setting state is excellent and
A desired set value can be directly selected, and the setting can be instantaneously performed with good operability.

On the other hand, on the main operation screen 31,
When the patient data input screen changeover switch 48 is pressed, FIG.
The screen switches to the patient data input screen (1) 64 shown in. By pressing each key displayed on the patient data input screen (1) 64, it is possible to input arbitrary lowercase alphabets and numbers as patient data. To enter any uppercase letter, press the CAPS key 66
The screen is switched to the patient data input screen (2) 65 shown in. In this patient data input screen (2) 65, the display of each key is capitalized, and any uppercase alphabetic characters and numbers can be input as patient data. Also,
By pressing the SHIFT key 67 on the patient data input screens 64 and 65, the characters displayed above the respective keys can be input. That is, the patient data input screens (1) 64 and (2) 65 have the same function as a normal keyboard, and input can be performed by the same operation. After inputting the data, the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed to return to the main operation screen 31.

The operation of the patient data input screen processing (AC) is shown in FIG. The host controller 16 first sets S11.
In step 2, the patient data input screen is drawn, and in step S113, the input of operation switches provided on the patient data input screens (1) 64 and (2) 65 is awaited. When the operation switch is pressed, in S114, it is determined whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the patient data input screen. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S115 and each key is pressed. Is performed, and the process returns to S113. S1
If it is not the function operation switch in S14, S116
Then, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68, and if the HELP mode switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S117 to perform help processing (HAC), and S1
Return to 12.

Next, in S118, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the index section 37. If the index section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed.
Further, in S119, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed. If the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen process (A) of FIG. If NO in any of the determinations in S114 to S119, the process proceeds to S120, the command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S113.

FIG. 36 shows the operation of each key processing of the patient data input screen in S115. The host controller 16 displays the patient data input screen (1) 6 in S121.
4, (2) 65, it is determined whether or not the SHIFT key 67 is pressed, and if the SHIFT key 67 is pressed, S122
Proceed to and switch to the shift mode for entering the characters displayed above each key. In S123, it is determined whether or not the CAPS key 66 has been pressed on the patient data input screen (1) 64, and if the CAPS key 66 has been pressed, S124.
Then, the screen is rewritten to the patient data input screen (2) 65. Then, in S125, it is determined whether or not the "A" key is pressed. If the pressed key is "A", S12
Go to step 6 and input "A". It should be noted that similar processing is performed for inputting other various characters. Further, in S127, it is determined whether or not the return key indicated by the arrow arranged in the right center portion of the patient data input screen is pressed. If the return key is pressed, the process proceeds to S128 and the input character string is entered. Is transmitted to the video system center 13. Also, when the key for transmitting other various commands arranged at the top of the patient data input screen is pressed,
Similarly, a command transmission process corresponding to each key is performed.

Further, the main operation screen 31, the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the fiberscope operation screen 33, the external video device operation screen 34, the heat probe device operation screen 35, the electric scalpel device operation screen 36, etc. are displayed on the right. HE in the lower corner
An LP mode switch 68 is provided, and when the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the screen switches to a HELP mode screen 69 for explaining the operation of the device as shown in FIG. The HELP mode screen 69 is displayed in a state in which the explanation display unit 70 overlaps the normal operation screen. FIG. 14 shows the main operation screen 3
After pressing the HELP mode switch 68 in 1
This is a screen when the OFF switch 71 is pressed. In the HELP mode, not the operation corresponding to the operation switch, but the operation when the switch is pressed is displayed on the explanation display unit 70.

The explanation display section 70 is erased by pressing the confirmation switch 72 provided on the lower right side, and when another operation switch is pushed, the explanation of the switch is displayed on the explanation display section 70. Also, when in HELP mode, CANCEL is displayed in the lower right corner.
A switch 73 is provided, and the HELP mode is released by pressing the CANCEL switch 73, and the normal operation mode and operation screen are restored.

The operation of the help process (HA) is shown in FIG. The help process on each operation screen described above is almost the same, and here, the help process (HA) on the main operation screen 31 will be described as an example.

The host controller 16 firstly returns to S129.
Then, the HELP mode screen 69 is displayed, and in S130, the input of operation switches on the screen is awaited. And S13
In 1, determine whether the CANCEL switch 73 has been pressed,
When the CANCEL switch 73 is pressed, the HELP mode is released and the original operation screen is returned. Further, in S132, it is determined whether or not another switch is pressed, and in S133, the explanation corresponding to the pressed switch is displayed, and the process returns to S130. In addition, if the explanation of the switch is once displayed, S
When the confirmation switch is pressed in 132, the description of the switch is erased in S133 and the process returns to S130.

In the HELP mode screen 69, the explanation display section 70 has a hierarchical structure and is a switch for displaying a more detailed explanation in the explanation display section 70 and a description of a link with another operation switch. Etc. can also be provided.
It is also possible to provide the HELP mode switch 68 on all operation screens and switch to the HELP mode so that the operation can be explained.

Next, the function setting of the operation switch provided in the operation section of the endoscope will be described. Main operation screen 3
1, the scope switch setting screen changeover switch 4
When 9 is pressed, the scope switch setting screen 7 shown in FIG. 15 is displayed.
Switch to 4. On the scope switch setting screen 74, it is possible to set the function of the operation switch of the endoscope.
As shown in FIG. 16, the operation section 83 of the endoscope has four operation switches (A) 85, (B) 86, (C) 87,
(D) 88 is provided, and in response to this, a picture of the endoscope operation section is displayed on the scope switch setting screen 74, and switch selection keys 75, 76, 77, 78 are provided. Further, a SHIFT selection key 79 is provided for setting a function when the SHIFT switch is also used in the expansion mode described later. A function selection key group 80 is arranged below the scope switch setting screen 74. An enter key 81 is provided in the upper right corner.

In the present embodiment, in setting the function of the operation switch of the endoscope, there is a basic mode for setting a total of four kinds of functions, one for each switch, and S for one specific switch.
There is an expansion mode that assigns the HIFT function and uses this SHIFT switch together with the other three switches to set a total of 6 types of functions.

When setting the function in the basic mode, for example, when setting the operation switch (A) 85 of the endoscope, first, when the corresponding switch selection key 75 is pressed, the color of the frame of the key is changed and the switch is turned on. To be selected. Next, the function to be set is selected from the function selection key group 80 and the corresponding key is pressed to set the desired function in the operation switch (A) 85. The functions of the other operation switches 86 to 88 can be set by the same operation.

When setting the function in the extended mode, first, the function of the SHIFT key 82 is assigned to one of the operation switches 85 to 88. For example, set the operation switch (C) 87 to S
When the HIFT function is assigned, the operation switch (A) 85,
When (B) 86 and (D) 88 are individually pressed, and when the operation switches (C) 87 are pushed first and the operation switches (A) 85, (B) 86 and (D) 88 are pushed. The different functions can be set respectively with, and a total of six kinds of functions can be operated from the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope.

To assign the SHIFT function to the operation switch (C) 87, first press the switch selection key 77 to select the operation switch (C) 87, and then press the SHIFT key 82 to shift the operation switch (C) 87 to SHIFT. Set on the switch. Then, for example, set the operation switch (A) 85 to RELEA
To set the SE and operation switches (C) 87+ (A) 85 to the WATER function, first select the switch selection key 75.
Press to select the operation switch (A) 85, and press the RELEASE key in the function selection key group 80 to set the function of the operation switch (A) 85 alone. Next, the SHIFT selection key 79 is pressed and the WATER key in the function selection key group 80 is pressed to set the function of the operation switch (C) 87+ (A) 85. As a result, regarding the operation switch (A) 85, 2
The type of function is set. Other operation switch (B) 8
With respect to 6, (D) 88, the function can be set by the same operation.

After the function setting of each operation switch of the endoscope is completed, the function of the operation switch is confirmed by pressing the enter key 81, and the screen returns to the main operation screen 31. On the main operation screen 31, the functions of the operation switches that have been set are displayed along with the picture of the endoscope operation section. The scope switch setting table indicating the function set for each operation switch is stored in, for example, the memory in the host controller 16.

The operation of the scope switch setting screen process (AA) is shown in FIG. The host controller 16 first draws a scope switch setting screen in S134, and then S1
At 35, a key input of an operation switch provided on the scope switch setting screen 74 is waited for. When the operation switch is pressed, in S136, it is determined whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the scope switch setting screen. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S137 and each key is pressed. Is performed, and the process returns to S135.
If it is not the function operation switch in S136, S1
At 38, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the HELP mode switch 68. If the HELP mode switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S139 and the help processing (HA
Perform A), and return to S134.

Next, in S140, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the index section 37. If the index section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed.
Then, in S141, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch (here, the determination key 81) is pressed. If the determination key is pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen processing (A) of FIG. In S142, it is determined whether or not the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed. If the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed, the operator setting screen process (A
Perform D). If NO in all of the determinations in S136 to S142, the process proceeds to S143, the command receiving process from each device in FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S135.

FIG. 39 shows the operation of each key process of the scope switch setting screen in S137. In the scope switch setting screen 74, for example, when the selection key 75 for setting a function to the operation switch (A) of the endoscope is pressed, the host controller 16 causes the S144.
Then, it is determined whether or not the setting for the operation switch (A) has been selected. If the setting for the operation switch (A) has been selected, S1 is selected.
At 45, the table of the input destination of the setting function in the scope switch setting table is set to (A). The same applies to the operation switches (B), (C) and (D). Then, in S146, it is determined whether or not the SHIFT key 82 is pressed, and if the SHIFT key 82 is pressed, S14
Proceed to step 7 to toggle between the basic mode and the extended mode.

Next, from the function selection key group 80, for example,
If the RELEASE key is pressed, in S148, RELEASE
Whether or not the key is pressed is determined, and in step S149, "RELEAS" is displayed in the input destination table as the function of the operation switch (A).
E "is set. The same processing is performed when another function selection key is pressed.

Operation switches 85 to 8 of the endoscope operation section 83
The instruction information 8 is sent from the endoscope 11 to the video system center 13 in FIG. 3, and is sent as a command to the host controller 16 via the serial controller 17. Then, the host controller 16 sends an instruction corresponding to the set function to the corresponding device, and the device is controlled by the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope operation section 83.

As described above, desired functions can be set in the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope operation section 83, and peripheral devices can be controlled from the operation switches of the endoscope. In addition, the setting of the function can be easily changed.

Next, setting of peripheral devices which can be set for each operator will be described. In this embodiment, the setting value of each peripheral device set to a desired value is stored for each operator, and the setting value is read out according to the change of the operator so that it can be immediately changed to the predetermined setting value. When changing the setting value of each peripheral device, the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 provided on the main operation screen 31 or the like is pressed to switch to the operator setting screen 90 as shown in FIG. The operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is provided on all operating screens except the date setting screen 54, the patient data input screens (1) 64, and (2) 65, which have the possibility of changing the set values. The operator setting screen 90 can be called immediately.

The operator setting screen 90 is provided with an operator name selection switch section 91 for selecting an operator name. By selecting an operator name from the operator name selection switch section 91, the operator can be selected. The set value of each peripheral device set for each is called. After the operator name is selected, the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed to switch to the original operation screen. On the operation screen, for example, like the electronic endoscope setting screen 32 shown in FIG. 4, the operator name display section 92 displays the operator name of the current set value. When a new operator name is input on the operator setting screen 90, the new input key 94 is pressed to display an input screen similar to the patient data input screen (1) 64 and input data. When the operator name is to be deleted, the delete key 95 is pressed to delete it.

The above-mentioned setting for each operator will be described with reference to FIG. After the operator name is selected, for example, when the light amount of the light source device 12 or the color tone of the video system center 13 is set on the electronic endoscope setting screen 32, the set value is sent to the host controller 16. The host controller 16 sends a command to the serial interface 26, the light amount setting value is sent to the light source device 12 via the light source I / F 27, and the color tone setting value is sent to the video system center 13 via the video processor I / F 28. And each device is controlled. At the same time, the host controller 16 sends the set value to the set value storage means 38 and stores the set value in association with the operator name. The set value storage means 38 stores the sent set values for each operator selected and displayed on the operator name display section 92.

The set value stored for each operator in this way is the operator name selection switch section 91 of the operator setting screen 90.
Is called by the host controller 16, and the host controller 16 resets each peripheral device and displays the operator name corresponding to the selected setting value on the operator name display unit 92. Then, the setting status display on the operation screen is also changed.

The operation of the operator setting screen processing (AD) is shown in FIG.
It shows in 0. The host controller 16 first sets S150.
Then, the operator setting screen is drawn, and in S151, a key input of an operation switch provided on the operator setting screen 90 is waited for. When the operation switch is pressed, it is determined in S152 whether or not it is a function operation switch for instructing each function on the operator setting screen 90. If the function operation switch is pressed, the process proceeds to S153. The process corresponding to the key is performed, and the process returns to S151. If it is not the function operation switch in S152, the pressed switch is HELP in S154.
It is determined whether or not it is the mode switch 68, and if the HELP mode switch 68 is pressed, the process proceeds to S155, the same help processing (HAD) as described above is performed, and the process returns to S150.

Next, in S156, it is determined whether or not the pressed switch is the index section 37. If the index section 37 is pressed, the operation screen selection process (Z) of FIG. 22 is performed.
Further, in S157, it is determined whether or not the screen hierarchy up switch 53 is pressed, and if the screen hierarchy up switch is pressed, the process returns to the main operation screen process (A) of FIG. Here, it is possible to return to the operation screen before switching to the operator setting screen without returning to the main operation screen processing (A).

Further, in S158, it is determined whether or not an instruction to move the operation screen to a lower layer, that is, whether or not the new input key 94 has been pressed. If the new input key 94 has been pressed, a new input is made. Perform screen processing (ADA). The new input screen processing (ADA) is the same as the patient data input screen processing (AC) shown in FIGS. 35 and 36. Then, if NO in any of the determinations in S152 to S158, the process proceeds to S159, the command receiving process from each device of FIG. 23 is performed, and the process returns to S151.

Conventionally, it is necessary to re-input the set value of each peripheral device every time the operator changes, and for example, when the number of cases per day is large and many operators take turns to perform diagnosis, therapeutic treatment, etc. , Each time the operator changes, it requires complicated operations such as changing the set value according to his or her preference, or the user does not notice the set value of other people and uses the device to perform a different operation than intended. However, according to the present embodiment, the operator does not need to confirm or reset the set value for each inspection, and once the set value is stored in the operator, By simply selecting his / her name on the operator setting screen 90, it is possible to easily set each peripheral device.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, a standard setting selection switch 93 for selecting a standard setting value is provided on the operator setting screen 90a, and the set value normally used in the system is stored in the setting value storage means 38. You can choose to keep it. By selecting the standard setting selection switch 93, the standard setting value is called from the setting value storage means 38, and each peripheral device is set to the standard setting value. At the same time, STANDARD SETTING indicating the standard setting state is displayed on the operator name display section 92 on the operation screen, for example, like the main operation screen 31 shown in FIG. 1, and it can be easily recognized that the standard setting state is set. .

S153 during the above-mentioned operator setting screen processing
FIG. 41 shows the operation of each key process of the operator setting screen in FIG. If the standard setting selection switch 93 is provided on the operator setting screen, the host controller 16
Determines in S160 whether or not the standard setting selection switch 93 has been pressed, switches the display of the switch to the ON state in S161, reads the standard setting value (fixed value) of each peripheral device in S162, and S163. Then, a setting command to the standard setting value is transmitted to each device. When the operator's selection switch in the operator name selection switch unit 91 is pressed, it is determined in S164 whether the operator's selection switch is pressed, and in S165, the switch display is displayed. Switching to the ON state, in S166, the corresponding operator set value is read from the table of the set value storage means 38, and S1 is set.
At 67, a setting command corresponding to the read setting value is transmitted to each device. Similar processing is performed for the selection switches of other operators.

When the set value is changed in the standard setting state, as shown in FIG. 19, the operator name display portion 92 of the operation screen indicates that the standard set value has been changed.
Display STANDARD SETTING. Thereby, when the standard setting value is intentionally or erroneously changed during the inspection, the operator can be notified and warned.

By thus providing the standard set values, even an operator who is not accustomed to using the apparatus can easily select and use the standard set values without any trouble. Further, as seen in conference presentations and the like, when a plurality of systems and operators need to use the same conditions, the standard setting value can be used to easily deal with the situation.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by selecting the operation screen changeover switches 41 to 45 of the index section 37, the desired other operation screen can be instantly displayed regardless of the hierarchy of the current operation screen. Can be displayed. Therefore, unnecessary operations such as switching operation screens in order can be eliminated, and operability during diagnosis and treatment by the endoscope system can be improved, so that even an operator unfamiliar with the operation can easily perform an endoscopic operation. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures can be performed using the mirror system.

The operation screen displayed on the control panel has a plurality of operation screens provided for each function and each device, and the screen corresponding to the function of the peripheral device to be controlled can be selectively displayed. By using the control panel, you can easily operate many functions with good operability and prevent erroneous operations.

Also, the operation screen changeover switches 41 to 4
5 is provided in the heading section 37 and has a shape different from that of the other operation switches, so that the visibility is good, the identification is easy, and erroneous operation can be prevented.

Further, since the setting state display section 60 for displaying various set values of the apparatus uses both analog display and digital display, the analog display allows the values to be recognized intuitively and easily. With the digital display of the set value linked to, it is possible to easily recognize specific numerical values with high accuracy. Therefore, even when precision is required, various settings of the device can be accurately performed, and safety in endoscopic inspection can be ensured.

Further, since a plurality of arbitrary functions can be set on the operation switch of the endoscope operation section and the function of the switch can be displayed on the operation screen, it is easy to confirm the set function and the operation is not performed erroneously. A desired function can be operated by the endoscope operation unit.

The set values for each peripheral device can be set and stored as desired values for each operator, and the settings can be easily changed by selecting the operator. It is not necessary to confirm the setting value or reset the setting value, and the device can be immediately operated with its own setting value, and the operability can be improved.

Furthermore, since the standard setting values of the peripheral devices are stored and can be easily set to the standard settings, even an operator unfamiliar with the use of the device can easily operate the endoscope system. .

42 to 45 relate to the second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 42 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the endoscope system, FIG. 43 is an explanatory view showing a main operation screen, and FIG. 44 is an operation screen. FIG. 45 is an explanatory view showing an operation switch arrangement setting screen for setting the arrangement of the upper switches, and FIG. 45 is an explanatory view showing a scope / foot switch setting screen for setting the function of the scope switch and the foot switch.

The second embodiment is a modification of the operation screen displayed on the control panel 4 of the endoscope system. As shown in FIG. 42, the endoscope system has a system main body 3 including a doctor workstation 1 and a nurse workstation 2 as in the first embodiment, and a control panel 4 as a centralized operation means for performing centralized operation of the system.
And a monitor 5 for displaying an endoscopic image, which constitutes a main part. Further, in the present embodiment, the foot switch 101 for instructing and inputting the set predetermined function is
It is connectable to the system body 3.

Similar to the first embodiment, the operation screen is displayed on the control panel 4 under the control of the host controller 16, and the operation screens on the control panel 4 are operated to operate the peripheral parts of the endoscope system. The device can be operated and controlled centrally.

In this embodiment, as the operation screen displayed on the control panel 4, the main operation screen 102 shown in FIG. 43 and the operation switch arrangement setting screen shown in FIG. 44 for setting the arrangement of switches on the operation screen. 103, scope / foot switch setting screen 10 shown in FIG. 45 for setting the functions of the scope switch and the foot switch
4 etc. are displayed. The operation screens related to other peripheral devices are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

When the power of the system is turned on, the main operation screen 102 is displayed on the control panel 4, and the operation related to the electronic endoscope can be performed.

On the main operation screen 102, a function setting display section 105 for displaying the functions set on the operation switches and foot switches of the endoscope is provided at the left center, and operation switches for arbitrary functions relating to the endoscope and peripheral devices are displayed. The operation switch display section 106 to be displayed is on the lower side, and the operator name display section 9
2. The operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is provided at least on the upper side. Further, a scope / foot switch setting screen changeover switch 107 for changing over to the scope / foot switch setting screen 104 and an operation switch arrangement setting screen changeover switch 108 for changing over to the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103 are provided. Press to switch to each setting screen.

Function setting of the operation switches in the operation switch display section 106 of the main operation screen 102 will be described.

By pressing the operation switch arrangement setting screen changeover switch 108 on the main operation screen 102, the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103 shown in FIG. 44 is displayed. On the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103, a function selection key group 109 is provided in the central portion, and an arrangement setting key group 110 is provided below it. Also, a screen hierarchy up switch 1 for returning to the main operation screen 102 at the lower right
11 is provided.

In this embodiment, it is possible to select an arbitrary function switch on the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103 and arrange the operation switch of the selected function at a desired position on the operation switch display section 106 of the main operation screen 102. You can do it. This operation switch display 1
The operation switch arranged at 06 can be set for each operator.

When setting the arrangement of the operation switches, first, the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed to set the operator on the operator setting screen 90 as in the first embodiment. Then, the operator name to be set is displayed on the operator name display section 92. Then, by pressing the operation switch arrangement setting screen change switch 108, the operation switch arrangement setting screen 1
Switch to 03. The operator's settings can also be made on the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103.

Then, a key at a desired position is pressed from the arrangement setting key group 110. Then, the pressed key portion changes to a more noticeable color than the other keys, and the position of the selected key can be easily discriminated. Next, the operator operates the operation switch display unit 1 of the main operation screen 102 at the designated position because the operator frequently uses the operation position.
The operation switch for the function to be displayed on 06 is selected from the function selection key group 109 and pressed. As a result, the operation switch of the selected function is set and displayed at the predetermined position of the operation switch display unit 106.

After the above operation is repeated a desired number of times and the selection of the switch is completed, the screen hierarchy up switch 111
Pressing returns to the main operation screen 102. In the operation switch display section 106 of the main operation screen 102, only the switches selected at the operator's own preference are displayed at a maximum of 7 and at a minimum of 0. In the example shown in FIG. 43, the setting of Dr. Kawahara displayed in the operator name display section 92 is displayed on the operation switch display section 106 from the left end to Water,
AIR and VTR operation switches are assigned. When each operation switch that is set is operated, an instruction corresponding to the function of the switch is sent to the target device and each function operates.

Further, by pressing the function selection next page switch 112 on the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103, the function operation switches other than those displayed in the function selection key group 109 are displayed in the same manner. You can choose. As a result, a larger number of functions can be set on the operation switch display unit 106 of the main operation screen 102. The function selection key group 10
The number of pages of 9 is not limited to 2 pages,
The number of pages can be prepared according to the number of functions that can be operated by the operation switch.

If a function is once assigned to an arbitrary position on the operation switch display unit 106 and the operation switch for that function is not displayed but is left blank, the space provided on the operation switch arrangement setting screen 103 is set. Switch 113
By pressing, the operation switch at the position where the space switch 113 is pressed can be prevented from being displayed.

Next, function setting for remote switches such as the operation switches 85 to 88 provided on the operation portion of the endoscope as shown in FIG. 16 and the foot switch 101 shown in FIG. 42 will be described.

When the scope / foot switch setting screen changeover switch 107 is pressed on the main operation screen 102, the scope / foot switch setting screen 104 shown in FIG.
Switch to. Scope / foot switch setting screen 10
In FIG. 4, pictures of the endoscope operation section and the foot switch are displayed, and scope switch selection keys 114 to 117 and a foot switch selection key 118 are provided. Also,
A function selection key group 119 is arranged below the scope / foot switch setting screen 104.

In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, in addition to being able to set desired functions to the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope, the foot switch 101 is also set by selecting an arbitrary function. It is possible. The function setting of this switch can also be set for each operator.

When setting a function on the operation switches 85 to 88 and the foot switch 101 of the endoscope, first, the operator setting screen changeover switch 47 is pressed to operate on the operator setting screen 90 as in the first embodiment. Set the person. Then, the operator name to be set is displayed on the operator name display section 92.
Then, the scope / foot switch setting screen changeover switch 107 is pressed to switch to the scope / foot switch setting screen 104. The operator can also make settings on the scope / footswitch setting screen 104.

Then, the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope are used.
Press the scope switch selection key corresponding to the switch you want to set. Then, the pressed key portion changes to a more noticeable color than the other keys, and the selected operation switch can be easily identified. Next, the operator selects one of the function selection key groups 119 and presses a switch having a function desired to be set in the operation switch designated by the endoscope because the operator frequently uses the switch. Accordingly, the operation switch having a desired function can be selected and set as the operation switch of the designated endoscope. In the same manner, the functions can be set for the operation switches of the other endoscope and the foot switch 101.

After the function setting of all the operation switches 85 to 88 of the endoscope and the foot switch 101 is completed, the screen hierarchy up switch 120 is pressed to return to the main operation screen 102. The functions of the operation switches 85 to 88 and the foot switch 101 of the endoscope thus set are displayed on the function setting display section 105 of the main operation screen 102. The functions displayed on the function setting display unit 105 correspond to the operation switches 85 to 88 and the foot switch 101 of the endoscope, respectively, and each function set by the operator's preference by operating each switch. Is executed.

In the example shown in FIG. 43, the operator name display section 9
The settings of Dr. Kawahara displayed in 2 are the operation switch (A) 85 of the endoscope, Release, and the operation switch (B)
86 is Print, operation switch (C) 87 is VTR, operation switch (D) 88 is Freeze, and foot switch 10
Iris is assigned to each one, and when each remote switch is operated, an instruction corresponding to the set function is sent to the target device, and each function operates.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, only the frequently used switches for each operator on the main operation screen 102 can be displayed on the operation switch display section 106, so that the operability is improved. It can be improved, and it is possible to prevent the endoscope system from being set unintentionally by the operator by accidentally pressing an extra switch that is not normally used. In addition, even when various functions are provided in the endoscope system assuming many users, only a minimum number of operation switches necessary for a certain operator can be displayed on the main operation screen, so that the number of switches is large. It is possible to easily operate only the frequently used operation switch without any troubles such as being confused about the operation and having to operate by switching to the operation screen of the lower hierarchy.

In addition to the operation screen of the control panel, the operator can operate each operation function of the endoscope system according to his / her usage condition and frequency of use, as well as the operation switch and foot of the endoscope as a remote switch. An arbitrary function can be set in the switch, and an operation instruction of the set function can be issued by operating these remote switches. Since a predetermined function can be operated from other than the control panel as described above, the operation can be freely and easily performed even during the endoscopic examination, and the operability can be improved.

46 and 47 relate to the third embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 46 is an explanatory view showing a main operation screen, and FIG. 47 is an operation switch arrangement setting screen for setting the arrangement of switches on the operation screen. FIG.

The present embodiment is a modification of the main operation screen and the operation switch arrangement setting screen of the second embodiment.

In the main operation screen 121 shown in FIG. 46 and the operation switch arrangement setting screen 122 shown in FIG. 47, in addition to the screen of the second embodiment, the operation switch group previous page switch 123 and Switch group next page switch 124 and operation switch group page display section 125
And are provided. Other screen configurations are the same as those in the second embodiment.

In this embodiment, the operation switch display section 106, which can be arbitrarily set up to 7 in the second embodiment, can be set.
The operation switch group displayed on the screen is expanded, and has a plurality of pages, for example, seven operation switch groups as one page. The method of setting the arrangement of the operation switches is the same as in the second embodiment.

When the page of the operation switch group of the operation switch display unit 106 is switched, the operation switch group previous page switch 123 is pressed, the operation switch group is switched to the previous page, and the operation switch group next page switch 124 is pressed. As a result, the operation switch group is switched to the next page. The current page number is displayed on the operation switch group page display section 125, and the operation switch display section 1
06 layers can be recognized.

As described above, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effect of the second embodiment, the operator can hierarchically divide the operation switch group into pages according to the frequency of use of the operator.
It is possible to arrange a large number of operation switches in an easy-to-understand manner and with good operability.

Although not shown in particular, when the number of switches per page displayed on the operation switch display unit 106 is smaller than the maximum displayable number, the area of the switches is widened or the shape is changed according to the number of display switches. By changing it, the operability can be further improved.

[0142]

As described above, according to the present invention, in the case of intensively operating and controlling a plurality of devices, it is possible to improve the operability by holding the set values that all users satisfy. It is possible to realize a possible endoscope system and endoscope system control method.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 to FIG. 19 relate to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a main operation screen displayed on a control panel for performing main operations of the system.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of an endoscope system.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a control system of the endoscope system.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an electronic endoscope setting screen for performing various settings when using the electronic endoscope.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a fiberscope operation screen for performing various operations when using the fiberscope.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an external video device operation screen for operating a VTR.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a heat probe device operation screen for operating the heat probe device.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing an electric scalpel device operation screen for operating the electric scalpel device.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the structure of the heading section.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when controlling each peripheral device by a control panel.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a date setting screen for setting the date and the like.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a patient data input screen (1) used when inputting patient data.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a patient data input screen (2) used for inputting patient data.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a HELP mode screen in the HELP mode for explaining the operation of the control panel.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a scope switch setting screen used when setting the function of the operation switch of the endoscope.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing an operation section of the endoscope.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an operator setting screen for selecting a setting value of each peripheral device according to an operator.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the operator setting screen.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation screen when the standard setting value of the device is changed.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the initial operation of the endoscope system.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the operation of processing of the main operation screen.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the operation of operation screen selection processing.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the operation of a command reception process from each device.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the operation of electronic endoscope setting screen processing.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the operation of date setting screen processing.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the operation of fiberscope operation screen processing.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the operation of bed setting screen processing.

28 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process of the fiberscope operation screen in FIG.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the operation of external video device operation screen processing.

30 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process on the operation screen of the external video device in FIG.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the operation of heat probe device operation screen processing.

32 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process on the heat probe device operation screen in FIG. 31. FIG.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the operation of the electric scalpel device operation screen processing.

34 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key processing of the electric scalpel device operation screen in FIG. 33.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the operation of patient data input screen processing.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key processing of the patient data input screen in FIG. 35.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the operation of help processing.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the operation of scope switch setting screen processing.

39 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process of the scope switch setting screen in FIG.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the operation of operator setting screen processing.

41 is a flowchart showing the operation of each key process of the operator setting screen in FIG.

42 to 45 relate to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 42 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the endoscope system.

FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a main operation screen.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation switch arrangement setting screen for setting the arrangement of switches on the operation screen.

FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing a scope / footswitch setting screen for setting the functions of the scope switch and the footswitch.

46 and 47 relate to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing a main operation screen.

FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an operation switch arrangement setting screen for setting the arrangement of switches on the operation screen.

FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing a conventional operation screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

3 ... System body 4 ... Control panel 11 ... Endoscope 12 ... Light source device 13 ... Video System Center 14 ... Heat probe device 15 ... Electric knife device 16 ... Host controller 31 ... Main operation screen 37 ... Heading section (operation screen selection section) 41-45 ... Operation screen changeover switch 46 ... Operation switch group 53 ... Screen hierarchy up switch

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Akio Uchiyama 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Shingo Kato 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Atsuyuki Amano 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Toshiaki Nishikori 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Masahiko Hamano 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kazushi Takamizawa 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo No. Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Tsuguhisa Sasai 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Optical industry Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Koji Okada 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Optical industry Co., Ltd. (72) Tomoyuki Aoyama 2-43-2 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Olympus Optical Industry Co., Ltd. (56) Reference JP-A-3-284230 (JP, A) JP-A-63-313280 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A61B 1 / 00-1/32 H04N 7/18

Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. An endoscope system having a plurality of peripheral devices used when an endoscope is used and comprising centralized control means for centrally controlling the plurality of peripheral devices, wherein the centralized control means is , Setting value setting means for setting various setting values necessary for controlling the plurality of peripheral devices, and setting values set by the setting value setting means, the operator who operates the peripheral device A storage means for storing the identifier in association with an operator's identification and a standard value of various setting values as the endoscope system.
Standard value storage means and standard values of various set values stored in the standard value storage means
By selecting a standard value selecting means to be selected and a desired identifier from the identifiers,
And operator selection means for determining an operator, reads various set value corresponding to the identifier selected by the operator selection section from the storage means, for controlling said peripheral device based on the set value thus read out that But
It is possible and selected by the standard value selection means.
Controls the peripheral device based on the various standard values
An endoscopic system comprising: 2. A standard value is selected by the standard value selection means.
In the standard setting state, the set value setting means
When the setting value is changed from the standard value by
The endoscope system according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit that notifies that the value has been changed . 3. A plurality of peripheral devices used when using an endoscope.
Concentration for centrally controlling multiple peripheral devices
An endoscope system including control means , wherein the centralized control means sets various set values necessary for controlling the plurality of peripheral devices.
And the set value set by the set value setting means for the peripheral device.
The operator who performs the storage operation from among multiple operators
A storage means for storing the identifier in association with it , and an operation capable of changing the various setting values for the peripheral device.
It is provided corresponding to the work screen, and the identifier is displayed and operated.
Setting a screen switching unit, the operator has been switched by the screen switching means for switching to a screen for setting the user
Desired identifier from the identifiers displayed on the setting screen
Operator selection hand that determines the operator by selecting the child
Corresponding to the column and the identifier selected by the operator selecting means
Read the various set values from the storage means
A control hand that controls the peripheral device based on the set value issued.
The endoscope system according to characterized by including a stage, a. 4. Various set values required for controlling the peripheral device
The standard value storage means for storing the standard value of, and the standard values of the various set values stored in the standard value storage means.
4. The endoscope according to claim 3, further comprising standard value selecting means for selecting.
System . 5. The operator selecting means is provided on the operation screen.
The operator information corresponding to the selected identifier is displayed.
A display control means for further comprising:
The endoscope system according to any one of 1 to 4 . 6. A plurality of peripheral devices used when using an endoscope.
Endoscopy system having a centralized control process for centrally controlling the position
A system control method , wherein the centralized control step sets various set values necessary for controlling the plurality of peripheral devices.
The setting value setting step for setting and the setting value set in the setting value setting step,
The operator who performs the storage operation from among multiple operators
A storage step of storing the storage means in association with the identifier, and storing standard values of various setting values of the endoscope system.
A standard value storing step to be stored in the means, and standard values of various set values stored in the standard value storing step.
By selecting the standard value selection step and selecting the desired identifier from the identifiers
Corresponding to the operator selecting step of determining the operator and the identifier selected in the operator selecting step
Various setting values are read out from the storage means, and read out
It is possible to control the peripheral device based on the set value
In addition, each of the above-mentioned each selected in the standard value selection step
It is possible to control the peripheral device based on the standard value of the species.
An effective control process, and an endoscope system control method comprising: