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WO2016140553A1 - Système d'image médicale et procédé de fonctionnement de système d'image médicale - Google Patents

Système d'image médicale et procédé de fonctionnement de système d'image médicale Download PDF

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WO2016140553A1
WO2016140553A1 PCT/KR2016/002216 KR2016002216W WO2016140553A1 WO 2016140553 A1 WO2016140553 A1 WO 2016140553A1 KR 2016002216 W KR2016002216 W KR 2016002216W WO 2016140553 A1 WO2016140553 A1 WO 2016140553A1
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  • a medical imaging system and a method of operating the medical imaging system are described.
  • X-rays are electromagnetic waves generally having a wavelength of 0.01 to 100 angstroms.
  • the X-rays are transparent to objects, and are generally used for medical equipment for photographing the inside of a living body and non-destructive testing equipment for general industry. It can be widely used.
  • An X-ray apparatus using X-rays may transmit X-rays emitted from an X-ray source to an object, and may acquire an X-ray image of the object by detecting a difference in intensity of the transmitted X-rays with an X-ray detector.
  • the X-ray image may determine the internal structure of the object and diagnose the object.
  • the operating state of the units of the medical image processing apparatus is monitored and the monitoring result is displayed.
  • a web server is mounted on a medical image processing apparatus to provide a wide web service of the medical image processing apparatus.
  • the monitoring device is connected to a network interconnecting a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus, the port for transmitting and receiving data with each of the plurality of units; And a controller that controls the port so that each of the plurality of units communicates with the port, and monitors an operating state of the plurality of units based on the data.
  • the monitoring device may be used to diagnose an abnormal operation of the X-ray device and to diagnose a failure.
  • the monitoring apparatus may check an operating state of the X-ray apparatus and control a unit of the X-ray apparatus according to whether there is an abnormal state of the operating state.
  • the monitoring device is not connected to each of the plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus, but may be connected to a location that is easily accessible and without a driving unit. If the monitoring device is connected to a unit with a driving unit, there is a point to move together whenever the unit with a driving unit moves, so that it can be connected to a position without the driving unit, so that a fast and efficient inspection of the X-ray apparatus can be made.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a configuration of an X-ray system related to the present invention, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a fixed X-ray apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a mobile X-ray apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a detector according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram for describing a method of monitoring a plurality of units of an X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • 6A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a monitoring apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • 6B is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a monitoring apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram for describing a screen showing a monitoring result, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing a screen illustrating a monitoring result, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing a screen receiving a user input for controlling an X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a monitoring apparatus, according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a monitoring apparatus, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a monitoring apparatus, according to another embodiment.
  • FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an X-ray apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • 14A is a diagram for describing a web interface provided by a web server, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • 14B is a diagram for describing a web interface provided by a web server, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • 14C is a diagram for describing a web interface provided by a web server, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • 15 is a diagram for describing a form of a service provided by a web server, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • 16 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • a port which is connected to a network interconnecting a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus, and transmitting and receiving data with each of the plurality of units; And a controller that controls the port so that each of the plurality of units communicates with the port, and monitors an operating state of the plurality of units based on the data.
  • the controller may control the port to receive first data including an operating state of a first unit of the plurality of units.
  • the controller may determine an operating state of the first unit based on the first data, and generate an operation command for the first unit in response to the determined operating state.
  • the port may transmit an operation command for the first unit to the first unit.
  • the data may be characterized by using at least one protocol of a controller area network (CAN), a local interconnect network (LIN), a FlexRay, and a media oriented system transport (MOST).
  • CAN controller area network
  • LIN local interconnect network
  • FlexRay FlexRay
  • MOST media oriented system transport
  • the apparatus may further include a display device for displaying the monitoring result.
  • the display device may display a screen displaying a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus, and display the data on the screen.
  • the plurality of units displayed on the screen may be arranged based on an actual arrangement of the plurality of units.
  • the display device may display a screen displaying a setting state or an operation state of at least one unit of the plurality of units.
  • the display apparatus may include an input unit configured to receive a user input for controlling the setting state or the operating state, and the controller may control the setting state or the operating state of at least one unit based on the user input. Can be.
  • the port may be connected to a link of a first unit of the plurality of units.
  • the apparatus may further include a communication unit configured to transmit the data to an external device using a different network from the network.
  • the X-ray apparatus X-ray irradiation unit for irradiating X-rays;
  • a detector detecting the X-rays radiated from the X-ray radiator and transmitted through the object;
  • a controller configured to control the X-ray radiated by controlling the X-ray radiator, and to control the detector to detect the X-ray, wherein the controller includes at least one of setting information, operation state information, and control information of the X-ray apparatus.
  • a device is provided, characterized in that a web server is provided.
  • the web server may provide a web interface for operating the X-ray apparatus.
  • the web server may provide a different web interface according to a group of users who use the X-ray apparatus.
  • a display unit to display the web interface; And an input unit configured to receive a user input through the web interface, wherein the controller may control the X-ray apparatus based on the user input.
  • the method comprising: receiving data from at least one of the plurality of units through a network interconnecting a plurality of units of an X-ray apparatus; And monitoring an operating state of the at least one unit based on the data.
  • Monitoring the operating state of the at least one unit based on the data comprises: determining an operating state of the at least one unit based on the data; And generating an operation command for the at least one unit in response to the determined operation state.
  • the method may further include transmitting an operation command for the at least one unit to the at least one unit.
  • the method may further include displaying the monitoring result.
  • the displaying of the monitoring result may include displaying the data on a screen displaying a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus.
  • the displaying of the monitoring result may include displaying a screen displaying a setting state or an operating state of at least one of the plurality of units.
  • an operation method of an X-ray apparatus having a web server comprising: displaying a web interface of a web server that provides at least one of setting information, operation state information, and control information of the X-ray apparatus; Receiving a user input via the web interface; And controlling the X-ray apparatus based on the user's input.
  • the displaying of the web interface may include providing a different web interface according to a group of users using the X-ray apparatus.
  • image may refer to multi-dimensional data composed of discrete image elements (eg, pixels in a two-dimensional image and voxels in a three-dimensional image). Examples of the image may include a medical image of an object acquired by an X-ray apparatus, a CT apparatus, an MRI apparatus, an ultrasound apparatus, and another medical imaging apparatus.
  • an "object” may be a person or an animal, or part of a person or an animal.
  • the subject may include at least one of organs such as liver, heart, uterus, brain, breast, abdomen, and blood vessels.
  • the "object” may be a phantom. Phantoms are materials that are very close to the density and effective atomic number of an organism and also very close to the volume of an organism, and may include sphere phantoms with properties similar to the body.
  • the "user” may be a doctor, a nurse, a clinical pathologist, a medical imaging expert, or the like, and may be a technician who repairs a medical device, but is not limited thereto.
  • the X-ray apparatus is a medical imaging apparatus that acquires an internal structure of the human body by transmitting X-rays through the human body.
  • the X-ray apparatus is simpler than other medical imaging apparatuses including an MRI apparatus, a CT apparatus, and the like, and has an advantage of obtaining a medical image of an object in a short time. Therefore, the X-ray apparatus is widely used for simple chest imaging, simple abdominal imaging, simple skeletal imaging, simple sinus imaging, simple neck soft tissue imaging and mammography.
  • first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.
  • the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an X-ray system 1000.
  • the X-ray system 1000 includes an X-ray apparatus 100 and a workstation 110.
  • the X-ray apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 may be a fixed X-ray apparatus or a mobile X-ray apparatus.
  • the X-ray apparatus 100 may include an X-ray radiator 120, a high voltage generator 121, a detector 130, an operation unit 140, and a controller 150.
  • the controller 150 may control the overall operation of the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • the high voltage generator 121 generates a high voltage for generating X-rays and applies the high voltage to the X-ray source 122.
  • the X-ray radiator 120 receives the high voltage generated by the high voltage generator 121 to guide the path of X-rays radiated from the X-ray source 122 and the X-ray source 122 to generate and radiate X-rays, thereby detecting the X-ray irradiation area. It may include a collimator 123 to adjust.
  • the X-ray source 122 may include an X-ray tube, and the X-ray tube may be implemented as a two-pole vacuum tube having an anode and a cathode.
  • the inside of the X-ray tube is made into a high vacuum of about 10 mmHg and the filament of the cathode is heated to high temperature to generate hot electrons.
  • Tungsten filament may be used as the filament, and the filament may be heated by applying a voltage of 10 V and a current of about 3-5 A to the electric wire connected to the filament.
  • the positive electrode is mainly composed of copper, and the target material is disposed on the side facing the negative electrode, and high-resistance materials such as Cr, Fe, Co, Ni, W, and Mo may be used as the target material.
  • the target material may be rotated by a magnetic field, and when the target material is rotated, the electron impact area may be increased and the heat accumulation rate may be increased by 10 times or more per unit area compared to the fixed case.
  • the voltage applied between the cathode and the anode of the X-ray tube is called a tube voltage, which is applied by the high voltage generator 121, and the magnitude thereof may be represented by a crest value kVp.
  • a tube voltage As the tube voltage increases, the velocity of the hot electrons increases, and as a result, the energy (photon energy) of X-rays generated by collision with the target material increases.
  • the current flowing through the X-ray tube is called tube current and can be expressed as an average value mA.As the tube current increases, the number of hot electrons emitted from the filament increases, and as a result, the dose of X-rays (number of X-ray photons) generated by collision with the target material increases. do.
  • the energy of the X-rays can be controlled by the tube voltage, and the intensity or dose of the X-rays can be controlled by the tube current and the X-ray exposure time.
  • the detector 130 detects X-rays radiated from the X-ray radiator 120 and transmitted through the object.
  • the detector 130 may be a digital detector.
  • the detector 130 may be implemented using a TFT or may be implemented using a CCD.
  • the detector 130 is illustrated as being included in the X-ray apparatus 100, but the detector 130 may be an X-ray detector that is a separate device that can be connected to and detached from the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • the X-ray apparatus 100 may further include an operation unit 140 that provides an interface for operating the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • the operation unit 140 may include an output unit 141 and an input unit 142.
  • the input unit 142 may receive a command for manipulating the X-ray apparatus 300 and various information about X-ray imaging from a user.
  • the controller 150 may control or manipulate the X-ray apparatus 100 based on the information input to the input unit 142.
  • the output unit 141 may output a sound indicating shooting related information such as X-ray irradiation under the control of the controller 150.
  • the workstation 110 and the X-ray apparatus 100 may be wirelessly or wiredly connected to each other, and may further include an apparatus (not shown) for synchronizing clocks with each other when wirelessly connected.
  • the workstation 110 may exist in a space physically separated from the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • the workstation 110 may include an output unit 111, an input unit 112, and a control unit 113.
  • the output unit 111 and the input unit 112 provide a user with an interface for operating the workstation 110 and the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • the controller 113 may control the workstation 110 and the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • the X-ray apparatus 100 may be controlled through the workstation 110 and may also be controlled by the controller 150 included in the X-ray apparatus 100. Accordingly, the user may control the X-ray apparatus 100 through the workstation 110 or the X-ray apparatus 100 through the operation unit 140 and the controller 150 included in the X-ray apparatus 100. In other words, the user may remotely control the X-ray apparatus 100 through the workstation 110 or directly control the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • controller 113 of the workstation 110 and the controller 150 of the X-ray apparatus 100 are separately illustrated, but FIG. 1 is merely an example.
  • the controllers 113 and 150 may be implemented as one integrated controller, and the integrated controller may be included in only one of the workstation 110 and the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • the controllers 113 and 150 refer to at least one of the controller 113 of the workstation 110 and the controller 150 of the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • the output unit 111 and the input unit 112 of the workstation 110 and the output unit 141 and the input unit 142 of the X-ray apparatus 100 may respectively provide a user with an interface for operating the X-ray apparatus 100. Can be.
  • each of the workstation 110 and the X-ray apparatus 100 includes output units 111 and 141 and input units 112 and 142, but is not limited thereto.
  • the output unit or input unit may be implemented in only one of the workstation 110 and the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • the input units 112 and 142 mean at least one of the input unit 112 of the workstation 110 and the input unit 142 of the X-ray apparatus 100, and the output units 111 and 141 may be the workstation 110. It means at least one of the output unit 111 of the and the output unit 141 of the X-ray apparatus 100.
  • Examples of the input units 112 and 142 may include a keyboard, a mouse, a touch screen, a voice recognizer, a fingerprint recognizer, an iris recognizer, and the like, and may include an input device apparent to those skilled in the art.
  • the user may input a command for X-ray irradiation through the input units 112 and 142, and the input units 112 and 142 may be provided with a switch for inputting such a command.
  • the switch may be pressed twice so that an irradiation command for X-ray irradiation is input.
  • the switch when the user presses the switch, the switch may have a structure in which a preparation command for instructing preheating for X-ray irradiation is input, and when the switch is pressed deeper in this state, an irradiation command for actual X-ray irradiation is input.
  • the controllers 113 and 150 When the user operates the switch as described above, the controllers 113 and 150 generate a signal corresponding to the command input through the switch operation, that is, a ready signal, and transmit the generated signal to the high voltage generator 121 generating the high voltage for generating the X-ray. do.
  • the high voltage generator 121 receives a preparation signal transmitted from the controllers 113 and 150 to start preheating. When the preheating is completed, the high voltage generator 121 transmits the preparation completion signal to the controllers 113 and 150.
  • the detector 130 also needs to prepare for X-ray detection, and the controllers 113 and 150 prepare to detect the X-rays transmitted by the detector 130 together with the preheating of the high voltage generator 121.
  • the ready signal is transmitted to the detector 130 so as to be possible.
  • the detection unit 130 receives the preparation signal, the detector 130 prepares to detect the X-ray, and when the detection preparation is completed, the detection unit 130 transmits the detection preparation completion signal to the controllers 113 and 150.
  • Preheating of the high voltage generator 121 is completed, and X-ray detection preparation of the detector 130 is completed, and the controllers 113 and 150 transmit the irradiation signal to the high voltage generator 121 and the high voltage generator 121.
  • the control unit 113 or 150 may transmit a sound output signal to the output units 111 and 141 so that the subject knows the X-ray irradiation so that a predetermined sound is output from the output units 111 and 141. Can be.
  • the output units 111 and 141 may output a sound representing other shooting related information in addition to the X-ray irradiation.
  • 1 illustrates that the output unit 141 is included in the operation unit 140, but is not limited thereto.
  • the output unit 141 or a part of the output unit 141 may be different from a point where the operation unit 140 is located. It can be located at a point.
  • the image may be located on a wall of an imaging room where X-ray imaging of the object is performed.
  • the controllers 113 and 150 control the positions of the X-ray radiator 120 and the detector 130, the shooting timing, and the shooting conditions according to the shooting conditions set by the user.
  • the controllers 113 and 150 control the high voltage generator 121 and the detector 130 according to commands input through the input units 112 and 142 to control X-ray irradiation timing, X-ray intensity, and X-ray irradiation area. And so on. In addition, the controllers 113 and 150 adjust the position of the detector 130 according to a predetermined shooting condition and control the operation timing of the detector 130.
  • controllers 113 and 150 generate a medical image of the object by using the image data received through the detector 130.
  • the controllers 113 and 150 receive image data from the detector 130, remove noise of the image data, and adjust a dynamic range and interleaving to generate a medical image of the object. Can be.
  • the output units 111 and 141 may output medical images generated by the controllers 113 and 150.
  • the output units 111 and 141 may output information necessary for the user to manipulate the X-ray apparatus 100, such as a user interface (UI), user information, or object information.
  • Examples of the output units 111 and 141 may include speakers, printers, CRT displays, LCD displays, PDP displays, OLED displays, FED displays, LED displays, VFD displays, DLP displays, FPD displays, 3D displays, transparent displays, and the like. It is also possible to include a variety of output devices within the scope apparent to other skilled in the art.
  • the workstation 110 shown in FIG. 1 may further include a communication unit (not shown) that may be connected to the server 162, the medical device 164, the portable terminal 166, and the like through the network 15.
  • a communication unit (not shown) that may be connected to the server 162, the medical device 164, the portable terminal 166, and the like through the network 15.
  • the communication unit may be connected to the network 15 by wire or wirelessly to communicate with the server 162, the medical device 164, or the portable terminal 166.
  • the communication unit may transmit / receive data related to diagnosis of the object through the network 15, and may also transmit / receive medical images photographed by other medical devices 164 such as CT, MRI, and X-ray apparatus.
  • the communication unit may receive a diagnosis history, a treatment schedule, and the like of the patient from the server 162 and use the same to diagnose the object.
  • the communication unit may perform data communication with not only the server 162 and the medical device 164 in the hospital, but also a portable terminal 166 such as a mobile phone, a PDA, a notebook or the like of a doctor or a customer.
  • the communication unit may include one or more components that enable communication with an external device, and may include, for example, a short range communication module, a wired communication module, and a wireless communication module.
  • the short range communication module refers to a module for performing short range communication with a device located within a predetermined distance.
  • Examples of short-range communication technologies according to an embodiment of the present disclosure include wireless LAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi Direct, ultra wideband, and infrared (WWD).
  • Communication may include, but is not limited to, infrared data association (IrDA), Bluetooth low energy (BLE), near field communication (NFC), and the like.
  • the wired communication module refers to a module for communication using an electrical signal or an optical signal
  • examples of the wired communication technology may include a wired communication technology using a pair cable, a coaxial cable, an optical fiber cable, and the like.
  • Self-explanatory wired communication technology may be included.
  • the wireless communication module transmits and receives a wireless signal with at least one of a base station, an external device, and a server on a mobile communication network.
  • examples of the wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message.
  • the X-ray apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 1 is used for a plurality of digital signal processing apparatuses (DSPs), ultra-compact processing apparatuses, and special applications (for example, fast A / D conversion, fast Fourier transform, array processing, etc.). Processing circuits and the like.
  • DSPs digital signal processing apparatuses
  • ultra-compact processing apparatuses for example, ultra-compact processing apparatuses
  • special applications for example, fast A / D conversion, fast Fourier transform, array processing, etc.
  • the communication between the workstation 110 and the X-ray apparatus 100 may be a high speed digital interface such as Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS), asynchronous serial communication such as a universal asynchronous receiver transmitter (UART), a synchronous serial communication, or CAN.
  • LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signaling
  • UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter
  • CAN synchronous serial communication
  • a low delay network protocol such as a controller area network may be used, and various communication methods may be used within a range apparent to those skilled in the art.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the fixed X-ray apparatus 200.
  • the X-ray apparatus 200 of FIG. 2 may be an embodiment of the X-ray apparatus 100 of FIG. 1.
  • the same components as those of FIG. 1 use the same reference numerals as those of FIG. 1, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.
  • the X-ray apparatus 200 may include an operation unit 140 that provides an interface for manipulating the X-ray apparatus 200, an X-ray radiator 120 radiating X-rays to an object, and X-rays passing through the object.
  • an operation unit 140 that provides an interface for manipulating the X-ray apparatus 200, an X-ray radiator 120 radiating X-rays to an object, and X-rays passing through the object.
  • the first, second and third motors 211, 212 and 213 and the first, second and third motors 211, 212 and 213 to provide a driving force for moving the detecting unit 130 and the X-ray radiator 120 to detect It includes a guide rail 220, a moving carriage 230 and a post frame 240 provided to move the X-ray irradiation unit 120 by the driving force.
  • the guide rail 220 includes a first guide rail 221 and a second guide rail 222 which are installed to form a predetermined angle with each other.
  • the first guide rail 221 and the second guide rail 222 preferably extend in directions perpendicular to each other.
  • the first guide rail 221 is installed on the ceiling of the examination room where the X-ray apparatus 200 is disposed.
  • the second guide rail 222 is positioned below the first guide rail 221 and is mounted to the first guide rail 221 so as to be slidable.
  • a roller (not shown) movable along the first guide rail 221 may be installed in the first guide rail 221.
  • the second guide rail 222 may be connected to the roller (not shown) to move along the first guide rail 221.
  • the first direction D1 is defined in the direction in which the first guide rail 221 extends
  • the second direction D2 is defined in the direction in which the second guide rail 222 extends. Therefore, the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 may be perpendicular to each other and parallel to the ceiling of the examination room.
  • the moving carriage 230 is disposed below the second guide rail 222 to be movable along the second guide rail 222.
  • the moving carriage 230 may be provided with a roller (not shown) provided to move along the second guide rail 222.
  • the moving carriage 230 may move in the first direction D1 together with the second guide rail 222 and move in the second direction D2 along the second guide rail 222.
  • the post frame 240 is fixed to the moving carriage 230 and positioned below the moving carriage 230.
  • the postframe 240 may include a plurality of posts 241, 242, 243, 244, and 245.
  • the plurality of posts 241, 242, 243, 244, and 245 may be connected to each other so that the post frames 240 may be increased or decreased in the vertical direction of the examination room while the postframe 240 is fixed to the moving carriage 230.
  • the third direction D3 is defined in a direction in which the length of the post frame 240 increases or decreases. Therefore, the third direction D3 may be perpendicular to each other in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.
  • the detector 130 detects X-rays passing through the object and may be coupled to the table type receptor 290 or the stand type receptor 280.
  • the rotation joint 250 is disposed between the X-ray radiator 120 and the post frame 240.
  • the rotary joint 250 couples the X-ray radiator 120 to the post frame 240 and supports a load applied to the X-ray radiator 120.
  • the X-ray radiator 120 connected to the rotation joint 250 may rotate on a plane perpendicular to the third direction D3.
  • the rotation direction of the X-ray radiator 120 may be defined as the fourth direction D4.
  • the X-ray radiator 120 is provided to be rotatable on a plane perpendicular to the ceiling of the examination room. Accordingly, the X-ray radiator 120 may rotate with respect to the rotation joint 250 in a fifth direction D5, which is a rotational direction around an axis parallel to the first direction D1 or the second direction D2.
  • the first, second and third motors 211, 212, and 213 may be provided to move the X-ray radiator 120 in the first direction D1 to the third direction D3.
  • the first, second and third motors 211, 212, and 213 may be electrically driven motors, and the motor may include an encoder.
  • the first, second, and third motors 211, 212, 213 may be disposed at various positions in consideration of design convenience.
  • the first motor 211 for moving the second guide rail 222 in the first direction D1 is disposed around the first guide rail 221, and moves the moving carriage 230 in the second direction (
  • the second motor 212 moving in D2) is disposed around the second guide rail 222
  • the third motor 213 increasing or decreasing the length of the post frame 240 in the third direction D3 is
  • the moving carriage 230 may be disposed inside.
  • the first, second and third motors 211, 212, 213 may be connected to a power transmission means (not shown) to linearly move the X-ray radiator 120 in the first direction D1 to the third direction D3.
  • the power transmission means (not shown) may be a belt and pulley, a chain and a sprocket, a shaft, and the like that are generally used.
  • An operation unit 140 may be provided on one side of the X-ray radiator 120.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a fixed X-ray apparatus 200 connected to a ceiling of an examination room
  • the X-ray apparatus 200 shown in FIG. 2 is merely for convenience of understanding and an X-ray apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • a C-arm type X-ray apparatus, an angiography X-ray apparatus, and the like may include X-ray apparatuses having various structures within a range apparent to those skilled in the art.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a mobile X-ray apparatus 300 capable of performing X-ray imaging regardless of a photographing location.
  • the X-ray apparatus 300 of FIG. 3 may be an embodiment of the X-ray apparatus 100 of FIG. 1.
  • the same components as those of FIG. 1 use the same reference numerals as those of FIG. 1, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.
  • the X-ray apparatus 300 illustrated in FIG. 3 includes a moving unit 370 provided with a wheel for moving the X-ray apparatus 300, an operation unit 140 providing an interface for operating the X-ray apparatus 300, and an X-ray.
  • a main unit 305 including a high voltage generator 121 for generating a high voltage applied to the source 122, a controller 150 for controlling the overall operation of the X-ray apparatus 300, and an X-ray source for generating X-rays ( 122), an X-ray irradiation unit 120 including a collimator 123 for adjusting an X-ray irradiation area by guiding a path of X-rays generated and irradiated by the X-ray source 122 and an X-ray irradiation unit 120 and irradiated by the object ( 10 includes a detector 130 for detecting the X-rays transmitted through.
  • the detector 130 in FIG. 3 may not be coupled to any receptor and may be a portable detector that may exist at any position.
  • the operation unit 140 is illustrated as being included in the main unit 305, but is not limited thereto.
  • the operation unit 140 of the X-ray apparatus 300 may be provided on one side of the X-ray radiator 120.
  • the detector 400 of FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of the detector 400.
  • the detector 400 of FIG. 4 may be an embodiment of the detector 130 of FIGS. 1 to 3.
  • the detector 400 of FIG. 4 may be an indirect method detector.
  • the detector 400 may include a scintillator (not shown), a photodetecting substrate 410, a bias driver 430, a gate driver 450, and a signal processor 470.
  • the scintillator receives X-rays radiated from the X-ray source 122 and converts the X-rays into light.
  • the photodetecting substrate 410 receives light from the scintillator and converts the light into an electrical signal.
  • the photodetecting substrate 410 may include gate lines GL, data lines DL, thin film transistors 412, photodetection diodes 414, and bias lines BL.
  • the gate lines GL may be formed in the first direction DR1, and the data lines DL may be formed in the second direction DR2 crossing the first direction DR1.
  • the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 may be perpendicular to each other at right angles.
  • 4 illustrates four gate lines GL and four data lines DL as an example.
  • the thin film transistors 412 may be arranged in a matrix form along the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. Each of the thin film transistors 412 may be electrically connected to one of the gate lines GL and one of the data lines DL.
  • the gate electrode of the thin film transistor 412 may be electrically connected to the gate line GL, and the source electrode of the thin film transistor 412 may be electrically connected to the data line DL.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates sixteen thin film transistors 412 arranged in four rows and four columns as an embodiment.
  • the photodetector diodes 414 may be arranged in a matrix form along the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 so as to correspond one-to-one with the thin film transistors 412. Each of the photodetector diodes 414 may be electrically connected to one of the thin film transistors 412.
  • the N-side electrode of the photodetector diode 414 may be electrically connected to the drain electrode of the thin film transistor 412. 4 shows sixteen photodetector diodes 414 arranged in four rows and four columns as one embodiment.
  • the bias lines BL are electrically connected to the photodetection diodes 414.
  • Each of the bias lines BL may be electrically connected to the P-side electrodes of the photodetecting diodes 414 arranged along one direction.
  • the bias lines BL may be formed to be substantially parallel to the second direction DR2 to be electrically connected to the photodetection diodes 414.
  • the bias lines BL may be formed to be substantially parallel to the first direction DR1 to be electrically connected to the photodetection diodes 414.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates four bias lines BL formed along the second direction DR2 as an embodiment.
  • the bias driver 430 is electrically connected to the bias lines BL to apply a driving voltage to the bias lines BL.
  • the bias driver 430 may selectively apply a reverse bias voltage or a forward bias voltage to the photodetector diode 414.
  • a reference voltage may be applied to the N-side electrode of the photodetection diode 414.
  • the reference voltage may be applied through the signal processor 470.
  • the bias driver 430 may apply a voltage lower than the reference voltage to the P-side electrode of the photodetection diode 414 to apply a reverse bias voltage to the photodetection diode 414.
  • the bias driver 430 may apply a voltage higher than the reference voltage to the P-side electrode of the photodetector diode 414 to apply a forward bias voltage to the photodetector diode 414.
  • the gate driver 450 may be electrically connected to the gate lines GL to apply gate signals to the gate lines GL. For example, when gate signals are applied to the gate lines GL, the thin film transistors 412 may be turned on by the gate signals. On the other hand, when the gate signals are not applied to the gate lines GL, the thin film transistors 412 may be turned off.
  • the signal processor 470 is electrically connected to the data lines DL.
  • the converted electrical signal may be read out to the signal processor 470 through the data line DL.
  • the bias driver 430 may apply a reverse bias voltage to the photodetector diode 414.
  • each of the photodetector diodes 414 may receive light from the scintillator to generate an electron-hole pair to accumulate charge.
  • the amount of charge accumulated in each of the photodetection diodes 414 may correspond to the amount of light of the X-rays.
  • the gate driver 450 may sequentially apply gate signals along the second direction DR2 to the gate lines GL.
  • the gate signal When the gate signal is applied to the gate line GL and the thin film transistor 412 is turned on, the photocurrent may flow through the data line DL to the signal processor 470 due to the charge accumulated in the photodetector diode 414. .
  • the signal processor 470 may convert the received photocurrents into image data.
  • the signal processor 470 may output to the outside.
  • the image data may be an analog signal or a digital signal corresponding to the photocurrent.
  • the detector 400 illustrated in FIG. 4 when the detector 400 illustrated in FIG. 4 is a wireless detector, the detector 400 may further include a battery unit and a wireless communication interface unit.
  • FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram for describing a method of monitoring a plurality of units of an X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the X-ray apparatus may include a ceiling 510, a tube head unit 520, a collimator 530, a table 540, a stand ( 550, an HVG power control unit (HPCU) 560, and various units operate independently and organically to support diagnosis through imaging.
  • HPCU HPV power control
  • the X-ray apparatus operates by controlling operations and exchanging information with each other at different positions of the controllers 560.
  • a monitoring device may be used for diagnosing an operation abnormality and a failure of the X-ray apparatus.
  • the monitoring apparatus may check an operating state of the X-ray apparatus and control a unit of the X-ray apparatus according to whether there is an abnormal state of the operating state.
  • the monitoring device is not connected to each of the plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus, but may be connected to a location that is easily accessible and without a driving unit. If the monitoring device is connected to a unit with a driving unit, there is a point to move together whenever the unit with a driving unit moves, so that it can be connected to a position without the driving unit, so that a fast and efficient inspection of the X-ray apparatus can be made.
  • the monitoring device may be connected to the X-ray device through a spare communication port or an extended communication adapter not used in the X-ray device.
  • the HVG power control unit (HPCU) 560 may be located outside the shielded room where the X-ray apparatus is installed or outside the operating area of the system.
  • the monitoring device is connected to the HPCU 560 through a port, thereby monitoring the individual operation of the units of the X-ray apparatus and the mutual operation between the units.
  • 6A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a monitoring apparatus according to an embodiment.
  • the monitoring device illustrated in FIG. 6A uses the X-ray apparatus 100, the workstation 110, the medical device 164, the portable terminal 166, the medical imaging apparatus, the medical server, or the medical image illustrated in FIG. 1. Or any computing device capable of processing.
  • the controller of the monitoring apparatus 500 illustrated in FIG. 6A may correspond to the controller 150 of the X-ray apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 or the controller 113 of the workstation 110.
  • description overlapping with that in FIG. 1 will be omitted.
  • the monitoring device 600 may include a port 610 and a controller 620.
  • a port 610 may be further included in addition to the components illustrated in FIG. 6A.
  • the monitoring device 600 may monitor an operation state of a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus.
  • the port 610 is connected to a network interconnecting a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus. In addition, the port 610 transmits and receives data with each of the plurality of units.
  • the port 610 may be connected to a link of the first unit of the plurality of units. As a specific example, port 610 may be connected to the HPCU.
  • the port 610 may receive data from each of the plurality of units, including an operating state of the X-ray apparatus and a shared error.
  • the data may be characterized by using at least one protocol of a controller area network (CAN), a local interconnect network (LIN), a FlexRay, and a media oriented system transport (MOST).
  • CAN controller area network
  • LIN local interconnect network
  • FlexRay FlexRay
  • MOST media oriented system transport
  • CAN Controller Area Network
  • ECUs electronice control units
  • CAN Controller Area Network
  • It has a high performance-to-price ratio, and is a master / slave, multiple master, and peer-to-peer It is a very flexible network that supports to peers and provides high reliability even in high temperature, shock, vibration and noise environments.
  • LINs Local Interconnect Networks
  • SCI UART
  • LINs SCI 8-bit interface
  • FlexRay can be used in X-by-wire systems such as steer-by-wire systems and brake-by-wire systems that require very good error management with high data rates. FlexRay transmits data with a maximum bandwidth of 10Mbit / s, so it can be used for real-time operation.
  • FlexRay does not require a special physical layer, so it supports both copper line and optical fiber transmission media.
  • FlexRay supports multiple network topologies, including buses, stars, cascaded stars, and hybrid network topologies.
  • the maximum transfer rate for the Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) bus is 24.8 Mbit / s in synchronous transmission mode and 14.4 Mbit / s in asynchronous transmission mode. It has an additional asynchronous control channel that provides data rates up to 700kBit / s.
  • the high data rate of the MOST bus is suitable for real-time audio and video transmission.
  • the MOST bus uses an EMC-insensitive optical medium (Plastic Optical Fiber, POF) as the physical layer to transmit data securely.
  • the controller 620 controls the port 610 such that each of the plurality of units communicates with the port 610.
  • the controller 620 monitors the operating status of the plurality of units based on the data.
  • the controller 620 controls the port 610 to receive first data including an operating state of the first unit of the plurality of units.
  • the controller 620 determines an operating state of the first unit based on the first data, and generates an operation command for the first unit in response to the determined operating state.
  • the port 610 sends an operation command for the first unit to the first unit.
  • the first unit receives the operation command and performs a process corresponding to the operation command.
  • 6B is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a monitoring apparatus 600 according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • the monitoring device 600 illustrated in FIG. 6B may further include a display device 630 as compared to the monitoring device 600 illustrated in FIG. 6A.
  • the display apparatus 630 of the monitoring apparatus 600 may correspond to the output unit 141 of the X-ray apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 or the output unit 111 of the workstation 110. have.
  • description overlapping with that in FIG. 1 will be omitted.
  • the display device 630 displays the monitoring result.
  • the display apparatus 630 displays a screen displaying a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus.
  • the display device 630 may display data on the screen.
  • the plurality of units displayed on the screen may be arranged based on the actual arrangement of the plurality of units.
  • the display device 630 displays a screen displaying a setting state or an operation state of at least one unit among the plurality of units.
  • the display apparatus 630 may include an input unit configured to receive a user input for controlling a setting state or an operation state of at least one unit.
  • the input unit may correspond to the input unit 142 of the X-ray apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 or the input unit 112 of the workstation 110.
  • description overlapping with that in FIG. 1 will be omitted.
  • the input unit refers to a device that receives data for controlling at least one unit of the plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus from a user.
  • the input unit may include a hardware configuration such as a keypad, a mouse, a touch panel, a touch screen, a trackball, a jog switch, but is not limited thereto.
  • the input unit may further include various input means such as a voice recognition sensor, a gesture recognition sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, an iris recognition sensor, a depth sensor, and a distance sensor.
  • the input unit receives a user input for changing a setting state or an operating state of at least one of the plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus.
  • the controller controls a setting state or an operating state of at least one unit based on a user input.
  • the setting state may mean a state in which a unit of the X-ray apparatus is operated.
  • the data representing the setting state may include an initial value of a parameter and a parameter used to operate the unit, a parameter used to interact with another unit, and a current value of the parameter.
  • the operation state may mean whether at least one of the plurality of units is normally operated while the X-ray apparatus is operating. It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the data indicative of the operating state may include the parameters associated with each unit and the current values of the parameters, and may include other data.
  • the input unit may generate and output a user interface screen for receiving a predetermined command or data from a user.
  • the input unit may generate and output a screen for moving the position of the first unit among the plurality of units.
  • the input unit may receive a predetermined command or data from the user through the user interface screen.
  • the input unit may receive a movement value of the x-axis, a movement value of the y-axis, and a movement value of the z-axis to move the first unit.
  • the user interface screen may receive an operation signal by a user's touch input by various input tools.
  • the user may visually recognize predetermined information by looking at the UI screen displayed through the display apparatus 630, and may input a predetermined command or data through the input unit.
  • the input unit may be formed as a touch pad.
  • the input unit may include a touch pad coupled to a display panel included in the display device 630.
  • the user interface screen is output on the display panel.
  • the display apparatus 630 may display a screen for changing a setting state or an operation state of a first unit among the plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus.
  • the screen may display a window including a parameter for adjusting the first unit and an input box for changing the parameter value.
  • the input unit may receive a user input for controlling a setting state or an operating state of the first unit.
  • the controller 620 may control a setting state or an operating state of the first unit based on a user input.
  • the monitoring device 600 may further include a storage unit (not shown) and a communication unit (not shown).
  • the storage unit (not shown) stores data related to the plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus (for example, parameters and values related to the plurality of units) and data transmitted from the external device to the monitoring device 600. Can be stored.
  • the data transmitted from the external device may include an initial setting value for a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus, a setting value according to a usage mode of each unit, and the like.
  • the communication unit may receive data from an external device and / or transmit data to the external device.
  • a network used for transmitting and receiving data with an external device may be different from a network connected to a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus.
  • the external device is a device for acquiring, storing, processing, or using data for controlling the X-ray device, and may be any computing device.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may include a central computing processor to collectively control operations of the port 610, the controller 620, and the display apparatus 630.
  • the central computing processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor.
  • a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor.
  • the present embodiment may be implemented in other forms of hardware.
  • the general configuration of the technical field of the present invention may be performed without any of the configurations of the port 610, the controller 620, and the display device 630.
  • the extent to which a person skilled in the art can clearly understand and anticipate can be understood as a typical implementation, and the scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific structure name or the physical / logical structure.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram for describing a screen showing a monitoring result, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display the monitoring results for the plurality of units.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display and display the plurality of units on the screen based on the actual arrangement of the plurality of units.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 displays a plurality of units on the screen as icons or a reduced model corresponding to each of the plurality of units so that the user can intuitively grasp the operation state of each of the plurality of units.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display data for each of the plurality of units displayed on the screen near the corresponding unit. In addition, the monitoring apparatus 600 may receive and display data for each of the plurality of units from each of the plurality of units in real time.
  • the X-ray apparatus includes a sealing 510, a tube head unit 520, a collimator 530, a table 540, a stand ( 550, and an HVG power control unit (HPCU) 560.
  • the X-ray apparatus may be implemented by more components than the illustrated components, and the X-ray apparatus may be implemented by fewer components.
  • the number of units of the X-ray apparatus illustrated in FIG. 7, whether or not data is displayed on the unit, a position where data is displayed, and the like may be changed according to a user's setting.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display 710 an x coordinate value, a y coordinate value, and a z coordinate value for the sealing unit 510 on the screen.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display 720 coordinate values at which the THU is located on the screen, and display 730 information indicating the size of the collimator and state information of the collimator on the screen.
  • the monitoring device 600 may display (740) information indicating the position, height, and operation state of the table on the screen, and displays information indicating the operation state of the height, tilt, detector, and stand of the detector on the stand. 750 may be displayed on the screen. In addition, the monitoring device 600 may display 760 on the screen information indicating the operation state of the HPCU.
  • data or information on a plurality of units is one example, and it is possible to display data or information on a plurality of units in another type having ordinary knowledge in the related art. If you grow up, you can understand.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing a screen illustrating a monitoring result, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • the monitoring device 600 may display a result of monitoring the plurality of units.
  • the monitoring result may mean a setting state or an operating state of at least one of the plurality of units, but is not limited thereto.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display on the screen whether or not each unit is operating normally.
  • the monitoring device 600 may simply display 810 whether it is operating normally by using color. For example, when the first unit is operating normally, an icon representing the state of the first unit may be displayed in green. On the other hand, when the first unit does not operate normally, an icon indicating the state of the first unit may be displayed in red. In addition, when the inspection of the first unit is necessary, the icon may be displayed in yellow.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display 820 information about a unit in which the error occurs.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display an error message by distinguishing between an error occurring in the monitoring apparatus 600 and an error occurring in the X-ray apparatus.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display 830 a setting state and an operating state of units not displayed on the screen of FIG. 7.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display a setting state and an operating state of units displayed on the screen of FIG. 7.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display 840 in detail distinguishing information about a unit.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing a screen receiving a user input for controlling an X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the monitoring device 600 may receive a user input for controlling the plurality of units.
  • the monitoring device 600 may display a user interface receiving a user input on the screen to control the plurality of units.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display a user interface for controlling the stand unit on a screen.
  • the user inputs information on the mode setting, the position, the tilt of the stand unit, and the monitoring apparatus 600 may control the operation of the stand unit based on the user input.
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a monitoring apparatus, according to an embodiment.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may receive data from at least one unit of a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus.
  • the data may include information indicating an operating state of at least one unit.
  • the information representing the operation state may include at least one of qualitative information and quantitative information.
  • the qualitative information may include information indicating whether the first unit is operating normally.
  • the quantitative information may include information indicating a parameter related to the first unit and current values of the parameter.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may monitor an operation state of at least one unit.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may receive first data including an operating state of the first unit and determine an operating state of the first unit based on the received first data.
  • the monitoring device 600 may generate an operation command for the first unit in response to the determined operation state.
  • the center value of the collimator of the X-ray apparatus and the center value of the detector should coincide because the X-ray apparatus cannot normally photograph the X-ray image. Assume that the center value of the collimator and the center value of the detector do not coincide.
  • the monitoring device 600 receives coordinate values of the collimator or the detector. From the received coordinate values, the monitoring device 600 determines that the collimator or the detector does not operate normally.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may generate an operation command for moving the collimator or an operation command for moving the detector such that the center value of the collimator and the center value of the detector are coincident with each other.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a monitoring apparatus, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • Step S1030 of FIG. 11 may be performed in a subsequent step of step S1020 of FIG. 10, and the order of performing the example is one example.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 displays a monitoring result of monitoring operating states of the plurality of units.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display a screen displaying a plurality of units of the X-ray apparatus, and display data for each of the plurality of units on the screen.
  • the plurality of units displayed on the screen may be arranged based on the actual arrangement of the plurality of units. That is, the plurality of units on the screen may be arranged in the same manner as the arrangement in which the user saw the plurality of units.
  • each unit on the screen may be displayed as a schematic diagram of each unit. Therefore, the user can easily grasp the operation state of the plurality of units only by the screen displayed by the monitoring device 600.
  • the monitoring device 600 may display data for all of the parameters for each unit, and may display only data for some of the parameters.
  • the monitoring device 600 may display data only for a unit that does not operate normally among the plurality of units.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display a screen displaying a setting state or an operation state of at least one of the plurality of units.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may display and output various information processed by the monitoring apparatus 600 on a screen through a graphical user interface (GUI). Meanwhile, the monitoring device 600 may include two or more display units according to an implementation form.
  • GUI graphical user interface
  • FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a monitoring apparatus, according to another embodiment.
  • Step S1030 of FIG. 12 may be performed in a subsequent step of step S1020 of FIG. 10, and the order of performing the example is one example.
  • the monitoring apparatus 600 may perform the steps S1030 to S1050 in a different order.
  • Step S1030 of FIG. 12 the monitoring apparatus 600 displays a monitoring result of monitoring an operation state of a plurality of units.
  • Step S1030 of FIG. 12 is the same as step S1030 of FIG. 11, and overlapping description is omitted.
  • the monitoring device 600 receives a user input for controlling at least one unit.
  • the monitoring device 600 receives a user input for controlling a setting state or an operating state of at least one unit.
  • an operation method of the X-ray apparatus may vary according to the user of the X-ray apparatus.
  • the user may change the setting value or the operation value of at least one unit so that the X-ray apparatus operates in the monitoring apparatus 600 as intended by the user.
  • the setting value or the operation value of the at least one unit changed by the user may be stored in the monitoring device 600 and used when the user next drives the X-ray apparatus.
  • the monitoring device 600 controls at least one unit based on a user input. For example, when the X-ray apparatus does not operate normally as a result of the monitoring, the monitoring apparatus 600 may receive a user input for controlling a unit that does not operate normally. The monitoring device 600 may control a unit that does not operate normally based on a user input.
  • FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an X-ray apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the X-ray apparatus 1300 may include an X-ray radiator 1310, a detector 1320, and a controller 1330.
  • the X-ray apparatus 1300 may be implemented by more components than the illustrated components, and the X-ray apparatus 1300 may be implemented by fewer components.
  • the components will be described in turn.
  • the X-ray radiator 1310 radiates X-rays, and the detector 1320 detects X-rays radiated by the X-ray radiator 1310 and transmitted through the object.
  • the controller 1330 controls the X-ray radiator by controlling the X-ray radiator 1310 and controls the detector 1320 to detect X-rays.
  • the X-ray radiator 1310 illustrated in FIG. 13 corresponds to the X-ray radiator 120 of the X-ray apparatus 100 illustrated in FIG. 1, and the detector 1320 illustrated in FIG. 13 corresponds to the X-ray apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1. It may correspond to the detection unit 130 of the 100.
  • the controller 1330 illustrated in FIG. 13 may correspond to the controller 150 of the X-ray apparatus 100 and the controller 113 of the workstation 110 illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • description overlapping with FIG. 1 will be omitted.
  • the controller 1330 may be provided with a web server 1331 (Web Server) that provides at least one of setting information, operation state information, and control information of the X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • the web server 1331 provides a web interface for operating the X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • the web server 1331 provides a different web interface according to a group of users using the X-ray apparatus 1300. By providing different web interfaces according to groups of users, the X-ray apparatus 1300 may provide a customized service to a user.
  • the X-ray apparatus 1300 may further include a display unit (not shown) and an input unit (not shown).
  • the display unit displays a web interface, and the input unit receives a user input through the web interface.
  • the controller 1330 controls the X-ray apparatus 1300 based on a user input.
  • the X-ray apparatus 1300 may include a central processing processor to collectively control operations of the X-ray radiator 1310, the detector 1320, and the controller 1330.
  • the central computing processor may be implemented as an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor.
  • a general purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that may be executed on the microprocessor.
  • the present embodiment may be implemented in other forms of hardware.
  • 14A is a diagram for describing a web interface provided by a web server, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the web server 1331 may perform user authentication prior to accessing the web server 1331.
  • the web server 1331 may be accessed through user authentication to a workstation, a mobile terminal, or an external PC having an app corresponding to a web browser or a web browser.
  • the web server 1331 provides a service set according to a user account.
  • User accounts can be classified into groups. For example, user accounts may be classified into groups such as doctors generally using the X-ray apparatus 1300, technicians handling the X-ray apparatus 1300, manufacturers producing the X-ray apparatus 1300, and the like. It may be further included can be understood by those skilled in the art to which the present embodiment belongs.
  • 14B is a diagram for describing a web interface provided by a web server, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • the web server 1331 provides a web interface for a user photographing a patient using the X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • the web interface may provide information that may be set in the remote controller for each diagnosis area of the patient.
  • the diagnostic area may include a head, a chest, an abdomen, a lower part, and the like, but is not limited thereto.
  • the X-ray apparatus 1300 may operate in accordance with a preset process.
  • the user selects the "head” icon through the input unit of the X-ray apparatus 1300, receives the service information of the X-ray apparatus 1300 to a portable terminal such as a remote control, the user operates the remote control to operate the X-ray apparatus 1300 Can control the operation of.
  • the web interface may provide a setting for displaying an image of the patient. For example, since an image of an important area such as an affected part of a patient needs to be enlarged, the image may be enlarged and displayed. In addition, when it is necessary to display a continuous image can be displayed continuously image. Therefore, the user can preset or change the display settings through the web interface as described above.
  • 14C is a diagram for describing a web interface provided by a web server, according to another exemplary embodiment.
  • the web server 1331 provides a web interface for a user who changes or initializes a setting environment of the X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • the web interface may provide information about a setting value set for each unit of the current X-ray apparatus 1300 and an operation state of the current X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • the web interface may provide services such as a backup process, system recovery, and operation history of the X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • the web server 1331 may provide a web interface for a user other than the above-mentioned user.
  • the web server 1331 may provide a web interface for the producer of the X-ray apparatus 1300, and may receive information necessary for the producer to set manufacturing specifications of the X-ray apparatus 1300 through the web interface.
  • the web server 1331 may provide a web interface for a user who repairs the X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • the repairman of the X-ray apparatus 1300 may diagnose the failure through the web server 1331 when the X-ray apparatus 1300 is broken.
  • a repairman of the X-ray apparatus 1300 may perform repair of the X-ray apparatus 1300 remotely using the W server.
  • 15 is a diagram for describing a form of a service provided by a web server, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the external device may access the web server 1331 and receive a service provided by the web server 1331.
  • the external device is a device for acquiring, storing, processing, or using data related to the X-ray apparatus 1300 or the X-ray image, and any computing device capable of using and processing a medical imaging apparatus, a medical server, a portable terminal, or a medical image. Device or the like.
  • the external device may be a medical diagnostic device included in a medical institution such as a hospital.
  • the external device may be a server for recording and storing a medical history of a patient included in a hospital, a medical imaging device for a doctor to read a medical image, and the like.
  • the external device may be a storage device.
  • the storage device includes a hard disk drive (HDD), a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, and a memory card.
  • 16 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating an X-ray apparatus, according to an exemplary embodiment.
  • the X-ray apparatus 1300 displays a web interface of the web server 1331.
  • the web server 1331 provides at least one of setting information, operation state information, and control information of the X-ray apparatus 1300, but is not limited thereto.
  • the web server 1331 may be installed in the control unit of the X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • the web server 1331 may provide a web interface for operating the X-ray apparatus 1300, and may provide a different web interface according to a group of users.
  • the X-ray apparatus 1300 receives a user input through a web interface for operating the X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • the user can be provided with the necessary services through the web interface.
  • the X-ray apparatus 1300 controls the X-ray apparatus 1300 based on a user input.
  • a user of the X-ray apparatus 1300 accesses a web server 1331 installed in the X-ray apparatus 1300.
  • a web interface is provided according to the user account.
  • the user may select a category of a service required by the user in the provided web interface, and input a command for adjusting the X-ray apparatus 1300 within the category.
  • the X-ray apparatus 1300 receives a command input by a user and controls the X-ray apparatus 1300 based on the received command.
  • the apparatus described above may be implemented as a hardware component, a software component, and / or a combination of hardware components and software components.
  • the devices and components described in the embodiments may be, for example, processors, controllers, arithmetic logic units (ALUs), digital signal processors, microcomputers, field programmable arrays (FPAs), It may be implemented using one or more general purpose or special purpose computers, such as a programmable logic unit (PLU), microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions.
  • ALUs arithmetic logic units
  • FPAs field programmable arrays
  • PLU programmable logic unit
  • microprocessor or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions.
  • the processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications running on the operating system.
  • OS operating system
  • the processing device may also access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of the software.
  • processing device includes a plurality of processing elements and / or a plurality of types of processing elements. It can be seen that it may include.
  • the processing device may include a plurality of processors or one processor and one controller.
  • other processing configurations are possible, such as parallel processors.
  • the software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of the above, and configure the processing device to operate as desired, or process it independently or collectively. You can command the device.
  • Software and / or data may be any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage medium or device in order to be interpreted by or to provide instructions or data to the processing device. Or may be permanently or temporarily embodied in a signal wave to be transmitted.
  • the software may be distributed over networked computer systems so that they may be stored or executed in a distributed manner.
  • Software and data may be stored on one or more computer readable recording media.
  • the method according to the embodiment may be embodied in the form of program instructions that can be executed by various computer means and recorded in a computer readable medium.
  • the computer readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc. alone or in combination.
  • the program instructions recorded on the media may be those specially designed and constructed for the purposes of the embodiments, or they may be of the kind well-known and available to those having skill in the computer software arts.
  • Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tape, optical media such as CD-ROMs, DVDs, and magnetic disks, such as floppy disks. Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like.
  • Examples of program instructions include not only machine code generated by a compiler, but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.
  • the hardware device described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

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Conformément à un mode de réalisation, la présente invention concerne un dispositif de surveillance qui peut comprendre : un port connecté à un réseau pour connecter mutuellement une pluralité d'unités d'un dispositif de rayons X, et transmettre et recevoir des données à destination/en provenance de chacune de la pluralité d'unités ; et un dispositif de commande pour commander le port de telle sorte que chacune de la pluralité d'unités réalise une communication avec le port, et pour surveiller un état de fonctionnement de la pluralité d'unités sur la base des données.
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