The present disclosure relates to a medical device management system and a medical device management method.
In recent years, various devices have been provided in an operating room. This leads to a disadvantage that it is necessary to set each of the devices for each operation and thus efficiency of surgery is reduced due to time taken for settings. Under the circumstances, as described in PTL 1 listed below, for example, a technique is proposed that allows settings prepared in advance to be read into a plurality of devices from patient information to thereby shorten the time for setting of the devices.
PTL 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2002-336268
However, the technique described in PTL 1 above only allows for individual settings of each device, and it is thus difficult with this technique to perform device optimization in consideration of a plurality of devices present in an operating room.
Hence, it is desired to perform optimization of each of a plurality of surgical devices in consideration of the plurality of surgical devices.
According to the present disclosure, there is provided a medical device management system including a plurality of devices connected to a surgical network and an information processor configured to change settings of one or more devices out of the plurality of devices via the surgical network. The information processor acquires two or more pieces of information related to the plurality of devices and changes at least one of the settings of the plurality of devices on the basis of the two or more pieces of information.
In addition, according to the present disclosure, there is provided a medical device management method including a plurality of devices connected to a surgical network, and changing settings of one or more devices out of the plurality of devices connected to the surgical network. The method acquires two or more pieces of information related to the plurality of devices and changes at least one of the settings of the plurality of devices on the basis of the two or more pieces of information.
As described above, according to the present disclosure, it becomes possible to perform optimization of each of a plurality of surgical devices in consideration of the plurality of surgical devices. This makes it possible to shorten the time for setting of the devices and thereby allows improvement of efficiency of surgery.
It is to be noted that the effect described above is not necessarily limiting, and along with or instead of the above-described effect, any effect that is illustrated in the present specification or other effects that may be expected from the present specification may be exhibited.
In the following, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the drawings. It is to be noted that, in the present specification and the drawings, components that have substantially the same functions and configurations are denoted with the same reference signs, and redundant descriptions are omitted.
It is to be noted that the description is given in the following order.
1. Overview of Surgical System
2. Overview of Surgical System According to Present Disclosure
3. Configuration Example of Surgical System
4. First Embodiment
5. Second Embodiment
6. Third Embodiment
7. Fourth Embodiment
8. Fifth Embodiment
9. Sixth Embodiment
10. Seventh Embodiment
In recent years, endoscopic surgery has been carried out in medical practice instead of traditional laparotomy. For example, in a case where abdominal surgery is performed, an endoscope surgical system 1 placed in an operating room as illustrated in
In the operating room where such endoscopic surgery is performed, a cart 14 on which apparatuses for the endoscopic surgery are mounted, a patient bed 13 on which the patient is lying, a foot switch 15, and the like are disposed. As medical devices, for example, apparatuses such as a camera control unit (CCU) 5, a light source apparatus 6, a treatment tool apparatus 7, an insufflator 8, a display 9, a recorder 10, a printer 11, etc. are placed on the cart 14.
An image signal of the affected site 16 captured through an observation optical system of the endoscope 2 is transmitted to the CCU 5 via a camera cable. After being subjected to signal processing in the CCU 5, the image signal is outputted to the display apparatus 9, and an endoscopic image of the affected site 16 is displayed. The CCU 5 may be connected to the endoscope 2 via the camera cable, or may be wirelessly connected to the endoscope 2.
The light source apparatus 6 is connected to the endoscope 2 via a light guide cable, and is able to irradiate the affected site 16 with light of various wavelengths switchably. The treatment tool apparatus 7 is, for example, a high frequency output apparatus that outputs a high frequency current to the energy treatment tool apparatus 3 that uses electric heat to cut the affected site 16.
The insufflator 8 includes air-supply and air-suction means and supplies air into the body of the patient such as an abdominal region. The foot switch 15 controls the CCU 5, the treatment tool apparatus 7 and the like with foot manipulation by the operator, the assistant, etc., as a trigger signal.
In recent years, an operating room has been a system in which devices are connected by an IP network. The present disclosure provides a system in which a server changes a control parameter of a selected device to achieve image quality desired by a user in a surgical system connected by the IP network.
In addition, in this system, the server grasps a controllable and adjustable device in the surgical system and, if there is a plurality of such devices, the server changes the control parameter of one, among those devices, that is most suitable for an intended use. Moreover, in this system, the server decides on selection of those devices by evaluating necessary conditions, effects of adjustments or ranges of influences, etc.
In addition, in this system, connection by the IP network to devices to be connected may be established directly or via an IP converter (IPC). Targets to be controlled by the server include the IP converter.
Furthermore, in addition to image quality adjustment, the surgical system performs adjustment of synchronization (latency) of images in, e.g., P in P, sound quality adjustment, adjustment of synchronization (latency) of sound with images, and adjustment of hue among a plurality of monitors. In addition, when adjustment is performed by the server, the server outputs a test signal for adjustment, and performs coordination of the devices such powering-off of a device that interferes with the adjustment, and the like.
In addition, the IP converter 800 includes a network I/F for connection to the server 100, etc., and various types of data I/Fs and control I/Fs for connection of the devices. In a case where a device to be connected is a camera or the like, the IP converter 800 transmits data from the device to the server 100. In addition, in a case where the device to be connected is the recorder 600 or the like, the IP converter 800 outputs data from the server 100 to each of the devices. At this time, the IP converter 800 transfers a control command from the server to the device with a protocol changed on the basis of the type of the device, and provides output to the device. For example, in a case where the IP converter 800 recognizes that the connected device is the camera or the recorder 600, the IP converter 800 transfers the control command from the server 100 to the device with the protocol changed, and provides output to the device.
It is to be noted that as data transfer, inter-device transfer may be performed through the IP converters 800 without going through the server 100.
According to the present disclosure, in the surgical system connected via the IP network, the server 100 grasps a situation of each of the devices in the system in relation to an intended adjustment, determines sharing of the adjustment among the devices in accordance with system requirements, and performs the adjustment.
As illustrated in
The server 100 acquires two or more pieces of information related to the plurality of devices connected via the IP network and changes at least one of settings of the plurality of devices on the basis of the two or more pieces of information. The information related to the plurality of devices includes information acquired from output signals from the devices and, in a case where one of the devices is the monitor, image information acquired by capturing of an image of the monitor by another device. In addition, the information related to the plurality of devices also include information regarding a test pattern of an image or the like. It is possible for the server 100 to evaluate an adjustable range, the adjustment effect, the range of influence, and the like of each of the devices and to determine a device to be adjusted on the basis thereof. For example, it is possible for the server 100 to determine, with a device having a narrower adjustable range as a reference, a device having a wider adjustable range to be a device targeted for adjustments.
In addition,
Regarding processing illustrated in
In
The operation ID inputted is transmitted to the server 100.
In a case where information regarding an operative procedure, an operator, nurses, etc. are registered in the operation ID, it is possible to load, from the database, standard equipment information and an adjustment menu of that operative procedure, preference data that matches the operative procedure associated with the operator, individual-specific data associated with the operator or the like, etc., and to reflect them in the adjustment contents for the operation.
Thus, in a case where surgery information is managed as the operation ID on the server 100, the coordinator inputs the operation ID. It is assumed that information regarding device settings such as the operative procedure, the operator, the nurses, etc. are registered in the operation ID. Reference to the operation ID makes it possible to load, from the database of the server 100, the standard equipment information and the settings thereof based on operative procedure information, equipment settings that are preferred by the operator based on operator information, individual-specific data such as hearing ability based on information regarding the operator and the nurses, etc., and to reflect the loaded information in the adjustments.
In a next step S206, the server 100 performs scanning of each of the devices. Here, the server 100 confirms the surgical devices connected via the IP network. This allows the server 100 to acquire detailed information regarding each of the devices. The server 100 also makes inquiries to each of the devices about an adjustable parameter by way of IP communications over the IP network. In addition, the server 100 grasps adjustment contents stored in the database.
The device coordinator performs retrieval of the IP network and a controllable device in the operating room by selecting and executing the device scanning on the tablet terminal 850. A mechanism such as a bridge makes it possible for the tablet terminal 850 to identify that the tablet terminal 850 is located in the operating room. It is possible for the server 100 to identify a connected device from the operation ID or the like acquired through the device scanning and to grasp whether or not the device has an adjustment mechanism, the range of adjustment for the device, etc. The information may be grasped from a response to the inquiry communication from the server 100 or on the basis of the information regarding the devices registered on the database.
In a next step S208, adjustment contents are selected. By way of example, the adjustment contents are selectable from “standard”, “customization”, and “load (calling registered data and new adjustment)”. Furthermore, the adjustment contents are selectable from “color”, “sound”, and “amount of delay”.
In this manner, functions adjustable in the operating room are listed and displayed on the tablet terminal 850. On the tablet terminal 850, it is possible to select standard setting or new customization, loading of setting information or the like, and, in a case where customization is selected, various functions are displayed.
In a next step S210, various adjustments are performed. Note that specific examples of the various adjustments will be described later. In a next step S212, the adjustment contents are confirmed. If necessary, fine adjustment is performed manually, and whether or not to save adjustment data is selected. In a next step S214, the adjustment is finished.
The coordinator selects and executes a necessary function from the menu. After executing, the coordinator checks the adjustment contents. It is possible for the coordinator to give an instruction, from the tablet terminal 850, to change a method of adjustment in a case where the adjustment not intended by the coordinator has been performed, and to perform fine adjustment of an adjusted value in a case where the fine adjustment is necessary. When the adjustment is complete, it is possible to save the adjustment data for use as next adjustment data. The adjustment data is stored in and managed by the database on the server 100. The standard setting is setting data that is stored as one defined by hospital facilities. In addition to this, it is possible to specify and load data stored at the time of the adjustment. Moreover, in a case where a fine adjustment is done at the operator's desire after adjustment by the coordinator, saving a result thereof makes it possible to provide the operator's intended settings in next adjustments. Even in a case where all the adjustments are ones manually done by the coordinator, it is possible to store and manage them in a similar manner.
Although manual work by the coordinator such as changing a camera position may occur depending on the adjustment contents, all necessary work is instructed on the tablet terminal 850 and the work is done in accordance with the instructions. This makes it possible for anyone to equally perform adjustments. In addition, work that involves timing synchronization among devices is controllable from the server 100, which makes it easy to perform the work. In the following, description is given of specific adjustments of the devices.
In a first embodiment, description is given of adjustment of a color of the monitor 400, adjustment of the endoscope system 300, adjustment of the light source 500, etc. Examples of the purposes thereof include correctly outputting a color of the inside of the abdominal cavity to the monitor 400 during scopic surgery or the like. Here, description is also given of a case of using a calibration camera 900, characteristics of which have been grasped.
In a next step S28, it is determined whether or not there is a difference between the test pattern that the monitor 400 has been caused to display and the test pattern on the screen of the monitor 400 imaged by the camera 900. In a case where there is a difference, processing proceeds to a step S30. In addition, in a case where there is no difference in a step S28, the processing ends.
In the step S30, it is determined whether or not the difference is adjustable. In a case where the difference is adjustable, the processing proceeds to a step S32. In the step S32, adjustment is performed to minimize the difference between the test pattern displayed on the monitor 400 and the test pattern retained on the server 100 side by adjusting the monitor 400 or the IP converter 800 connected with the monitor 400.
Following the step S32, the processing proceeds to a step S34. In the step S34, it is determined whether or not there is a difference between the test pattern that the monitor 400 is caused to display and the test pattern on the screen of the monitor 400 imaged by the camera 900. In a case where there is a difference, the processing returns to the step S30 and the subsequent processing is performed again. In contrast, in a case where there is no difference in the step S34, the processing for adjustment of the monitor 400 ends. The above processing makes it possible to match a display state of the monitor 400 with the test pattern.
As illustrated in
In a next step S48, it is determined whether or not there is a difference between the test pattern that the monitor 400 has been caused to display and the test pattern on the screen of the monitor 400 imaged by the camera of the endoscope system 300. In a case where there is a difference, the processing proceeds to a step S50. In addition, in a case where there is no difference in the step S48, the processing ends.
In the step S50, it is determined whether or not the difference is adjustable. In a case where the difference is adjustable, the processing proceeds to a step S52. In the step S52, adjustment is performed to minimize the difference between the test pattern displayed on the monitor 400 and the test pattern imaged by the camera of the endoscope system 300 by adjusting the camera control unit of the endoscope system 300 or the IP converter 800 connected with the endoscope system 300.
Following the step S52, the processing proceeds to a step S54. In the step S54, it is determined whether or not there is a difference between the test pattern that the monitor 400 is caused to display and the test pattern imaged by the camera of the endoscope system 300. In a case where there is a difference, the processing returns to the step S50, and the subsequent processing is performed again. In contrast, in a case where there is no difference in the step S54, the processing for adjustment of the endoscope system 300 ends. The above processing makes it possible to match the image captured by the endoscope camera with the test pattern.
In a next step S68, it is determined whether or not there is a color difference between the light projected from the light source 500 and the image of the sheet 502 captured by the endoscope camera. In a case where there is a difference, the processing proceeds to a step S70. In addition, in a case where there is no difference in the step S68, the processing ends. It is to be noted that a determination on whether or not there is a difference is made in consideration of an influence of the color of the sheet 502 on the image captured by the endoscope camera.
In the step S70, it is determined whether or not the difference is adjustable. In a case where the difference is adjustable, the processing proceeds to a step S72. In the step S72, adjustment is performed to minimize the color difference between the light projected from the light source 500 and light that is assumed on the server 100 side by adjusting the light source 500 or the IP converter 800 connected with the light source 500.
Following the step S72, the processing proceeds to a step S74. In the step S74, it is determined whether or not there is a color difference between the light projected from the light source 500 and the image of the sheet 502 captured by the endoscope camera. In a case where there is a difference, the processing returns to the step S70 and the subsequent processing is performed again. In contrast, in a case where there is no difference in the step S74, the processing for adjustment of the light source 500 ends. The above processing makes it possible to adjust the light projected from the light source 500 into a desired state.
Description is given of processing in a case where an error remains in the adjustment of the monitor 400, the adjustment of the endoscope system 300, and the adjustment of the light source 500 described above.
In a next step S84, an integrated adjustment of the system is performed on the basis of the system requirements and the adjustment error. By way of example, in the case where the latency is the system requirement as described above, the server 100 determines an amount of adjustment and performs the adjustment within the range of the system requirement in consideration of a characteristic and an amount of adjustment range of each of the devices to allow a subject photographed by the endoscope camera of the endoscope system 300 to be correctly displayed on the monitor 400.
In a next step S86, it is determined whether or not as a result of the integrated adjustment performed in the step S84, there remains the adjustment error (difference). In a case where there remains the difference, the processing proceeds to a step S88 where it is determined that the adjustment is poor. In contrast, in a case where there remains no error in the step S86, the processing proceeds to a step S89 where it is determined that the adjustment is complete.
It is to be noted that in a case where photographing is performed with the calibration camera 900 or the camera of the endoscope system 300, the server 100 controls timing to turn off or to photograph in order to eliminate an influence of illumination in the operating room or the shadowless lamp.
In a second embodiment, adjustment of the recorder 600 (video image recorder) is performed in the first embodiment. The recorder 600 mainly records a video image of the endoscope camera of the endoscope system 300. Examples of the purposes thereof include correctly recording the color of the inside of the abdominal cavity.
In addition, in a case where the calibration of each single device is not complete in the step S92, the processing proceeds to a step S96. In this case, each single device is unadjusted but the devices have been integrally adjusted. In the step S96, the server 100 grasps the system requirements. An example of the system requirements may be the above-described example of the latency.
In the case of video image recording, it is not necessary that the timing of video image acquisition and the timing of video image recording perfectly coincide with each other, and therefore any latency from the endoscope camera of the endoscope system 300 to the recorder 600 presents no problem. In a step S98, an adjustment spot that meets the system requirement is extracted and adjusted. In addition to adjustments performed at the endoscope system 300 and the recorder 600, it is also possible to perform latency adjustments on the server 100 side by allowing the server 100 to adjust the latency of the video image acquired by the endoscope system 300 and send the adjusted video image to the recorder 600.
For the step S98, assume that the server 100 has selected the endoscope system 300 as the adjustment spot. Thus, in the step S98, the latency of the video image of the CCU of the endoscope system 300 is adjusted. As described above, it is possible for the server 100 to determine on selection of the adjustment spot. In a next step S100, the video image after the adjustment is recorded by the recorder 600.
In a third embodiment, adjustments are performed to suit the preference of the user of the surgical system 1000 such as the operator. Examples of the purposes thereof include performing appropriate adjustments of the monitor color for the operator when performing scopic surgery. In addition to adjustment of the monitor color in a case where different operators have different color preferences for the monitor 400, adjustment of a difference in hue resulting from different manufacturers of the monitor 400, for example, is also possible.
It is possible to accumulate, in the database included in the server 100 or the database connected to the server 100, information indicating what settings the operator selected for what operative procedure with what kind of equipment. The database is accessible from inside or outside the operating room, or regardless of whether inside or outside the hospital.
First, the server 100 analyzes the environment preference of the operator from the operator information. As a precondition, the operator enters information such as his or her own ID into the server 100 from the tablet terminal 850. The server 100 extracts, from the database, surgery information of the operator registered in advance. The server 100 determines the operator's preference applied in a case where the operator performed a similar operation on a similar site, and determines an environment that seems to be optimal for the operator.
Because the server 100 grasps the information regarding the connected devices, the server 100 calculates parameters of the devices that fit the operator's preference on the basis of the situation of the equipment in the operating room at that time. For example, if the operator has a preferred monitor color, the server 100 calculates an appropriate parameter for the monitor color. In addition, in a case where there is equipment that is not controllable, the server 100 performs integrated adjustment as the system. For example, in a case where the color is not adjustable on the monitor 400 side, an approach is taken in which the endoscope system 300 side is substituted for the unadjustable equipment to perform the adjustment, or the like.
In a fourth embodiment, in a case where there are two monitors 400 in the operating room, hue adjustment for the two monitors 400 is performed.
First, the server 100 grasps information regarding the connected device with the calibration camera 900 ready. At this time, the server 100 grasps the situations of the monitors 410 and 420 and acquires detailed information regarding each of the devices. Examples of the situations of the monitors 410 and 420 include whether or not adjustment is possible, a magnitude of an amount of adjustment, etc. On the basis of a result of grasping the information regarding the monitors 410 and 420, the server 100 assumes one of the two monitors 410 and 420 that is not adjustable or is smaller in the amount of adjustment as a reference monitor.
Then, the server 100 instructs the two monitors 410 and 420 to output the same video image data. Alternatively, the server 100 transmits the same video image data to the two monitors 410 and 420. After that, the calibration camera 900 photographs the two monitors 410 and 420. The photographed images of the two monitors 410 and 420 are transmitted to the server 100. The server 100 calculates a difference between the photographed images of the two monitors 410 and 420, and adjusts one of the monitors that is not the reference monitor.
In a fifth embodiment, the endoscope image and voice data are recorded in synchronization. The surgical system 1000 illustrated in
The server 100 outputs, from the loudspeaker 920, voice in the operating room acquired from the microphone 910. The server 100 also outputs images acquired from the endoscope camera of the endoscope system 300, the operating room camera 200 and the like to the monitor 410 (or the monitor 420) in the operating room and a monitor 440 provided outside of the OR. At this time, if the video image displayed on the monitor 440 and the voice outputted from the loudspeaker 920 are not in synchronization, the user viewing the video image using the monitor 440 outside of the operating room feels strange.
To avoid this, processing to synchronize the video image displayed on the monitor 440 with the voice outputted from the loudspeaker 920 is performed on the server 100 side. In the synchronization adjustment at the server 100, processing is performed to provide an appropriate delay.
The server 100 grasps the situation of each of the devices in the system and acquires detailed information regarding each of the devices. It therefore is possible to grasp in advance an amount of delay between the devices. Then, in a case where the amount of delay between the voice and the video image is clear, the server 100 adjusts a path with a smaller amount of delay to match a path with a larger amount of delay. For example, the server 100 acquires, as known information from the microphone 910 and the loudspeaker 920, the amount of delay from when voice information acquired by the microphone 910 is transmitted to the server 100 to when the voice information is transmitted from the server 100 to the loudspeaker 920 and the voice is outputted from the loudspeaker 920. The server 100 also acquires the amount of delay from when the image captured by the endoscope camera is transmitted to the server 100 to when the image information is transmitted from the server 100 to the monitor 400 and the image is outputted from the monitor 400. The server 100 adjusts timing of outputting the voice information to the loudspeaker 920 or timing of outputting the image information to the monitor 400 to match these amounts of delay acquired.
It is to be noted that because the video image to be viewed by the operator in the operating room preferably has no delay, processing of synchronizing the video image with the voice outputted from the loudspeaker 920 is not necessary. That is, it is preferable to perform the processing of synchronizing only the video image outputted to the outside of the operating room with the voice outputted from the loudspeaker 920.
For example, in a case where the video image is processed by any one of the devices and thereby delayed by one frame from the voice, the server 100 performs adjustment to also delay the voice by one frame to allow both the video image and the voice to be simultaneously inputted to the recorder 600. In a case where the voice is recorded along with time information, the server 100 performs, e.g., shifting of the time information to prevent the time information, the video image, and the voice from being out of synchronization.
In contrast, in a case where the amount of delay between the voice and the video image is unknown, a delay measurement mode is set. For example, the user's hands are imaged by the endoscope camera, and the hands are recognized by image processing. While confirming that the recognized hands are displayed on the monitor 400, an input of an image and sound corresponding to each other is made to the surgical system 1000 by, for example, clapping the hands within the screen of the monitor 400. The server 100 acquires the sound from the microphone 910 and the image from the endoscope camera, and checks a pulsed waveform of the sound at the time of the clapping of the hands against the image at the timing when the hands are clapped that is acquired by image processing. Thus, the server 100 grasps the amount of delay between the image and the sound from their respective timings. If loudness of the sound is outputted on the monitor 400 with something like a volume bar, it becomes possible to inform the user that detection of the action of clapping the hands has been successful and that the sound has been a detectable one. Then, the server 100 adjusts a path with a smaller amount of delay to match a path with a larger length of delay.
In a sixth embodiment, adjustments of voice volume and voice quality are performed. Examples of the purposes thereof include performing adjustments of the volume and quality of voice recorded by the recorder 600, and optimizing the volume of voice during conversations using the head set 930. When sound is recorded, it is desirable that voice from the operator, etc. be recorded as clearly as possible. In the operating room, various devices produce sound and thus there may be a case in which an instruction from the operator fails to reach a nurse at a position away from the operator. Also, there may be a case in which the voice of the nurse fails to reach the operator. Moreover, there may be a case in which communication with outside of the operating room is necessary, and a case is also assumed in which all of the nurses and the operator wear the head sets.
In addition, it is necessary that conversations between physicians and nurses in the operating room have a low delay. It is also necessary that the quality and volume of voice be appropriate for anyone who wears the head set 930 for surgery. Furthermore, it is desirable that the volume and quality of voice be individually optimized in accordance with characteristics of the voice volume and characteristics of the pronunciation of a speaker, and characteristics of the hearing ability of a listener based on age. The server 100 performs processing in accordance with the purpose at a spot where it is necessary. Inputting to the server 100 of information regarding the operator or a person who wears the head set 930 allows the server 100 to instruct on optimal processing. In a case where the voice of the speaker is low, the voice volume is increased to achieve an appropriate voice volume for the listener. In a case of a speaker whose voice is not stable in volume, the voice volume is made stable. In addition, for a listener with decreasing hearing ability, the voice volume is made higher than usual, or fine adjustments are made to the voice quality or speed for higher intelligibility.
In a seventh embodiment, synchronization of P in P (Picture in Picture) images is performed. The P in P images may have different delay times depending on the image processing. It is therefore desirable to display the P in P images with the times matched on the monitor outside of the operating room for which low delay is not necessary.
In the system illustrated in
As described above, according to each of the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to perform device optimization in consideration of a plurality of devices in the operating room. This makes it possible to shorten the time for setting of the devices and thereby improve the efficiency of surgery. Consequently, the time for adjusting the surgical system 1000 is shortened and throughput of surgery is improved. Moreover, adjustments are performed by the surgical system 1000 without manual intervention. It is therefore possible to ensure uniform image quality and reduce a risk in surgery. In addition, even in a case where there is a spot not adjustable with a single device, performing adjustments in combination with other devices makes it possible to provide the operator with a better environment. That is, even in a case where adjustment of a certain single device is difficult, performing adjustment of another device makes it possible to provide a surgical environment similar to that acquired in a case where the certain single device is adjusted.
The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail so far with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, the technical scope of the present disclosure is not limited to such examples. It is apparent that those having ordinary skill in the art of the present disclosure are able to conceive various modifications and alterations within the scope of the technical idea of the appended claims. It should also be understood that these modifications and alterations are also within the technical scope of the present disclosure.
In addition, the effects described herein are merely illustrative and exemplary, and are non-limiting. That is, the technology according to the present disclosure may exhibit, along with or instead of the above-described effects, other effects that are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description of the present specification.
It should be noted that the following configurations are also within the technical scope of the present disclosure.
(1)
A medical device management system including:
a plurality of devices connected to a surgical network; and
an information processor configured to change settings of one or more devices out of the plurality of devices via the surgical network, in which
the information processor acquires two or more pieces of information related to the plurality of devices and changes at least one of the settings of the plurality of devices on the basis of the two or more pieces of information.
(2)
The medical device management system according to (1), in which the information processor acquires the information from output signals of the plurality of devices.
(3)
The medical device management system according to (1) or (2), in which the information processor changes the at least one of the settings of the plurality of devices on the basis of an output signal outputted from a predetermined one of the devices.
(4)
The medical device management system according to any one of (1) to (3), in which the plurality of devices includes at least any one of a monitor for surgery, a camera for surgery, a light source for surgery, a recorder that records a video image of the camera, a microphone for surgery, or a loudspeaker for surgery.
(5)
The medical device management system according to any one of (1) to (4), in which the information processor changes the at least one of the settings of the plurality of devices by changing a setting of an IP converter connected with the device.
(6)
The medical device management system according to (4), in which the information processor changes a color setting of the monitor, a setting related to a color of an image captured by the camera, or a color setting of the light source.
(7)
The medical device management system according to (4), in which the camera includes an endoscope camera, and the information processor changes a setting of the endoscope camera or the monitor on the basis of a monitor image acquired by the endoscope camera performing imaging of the monitor.
(8)
The medical device management system according to (7), in which the information processor changes at least one of settings of a plurality of the monitors for surgery on the basis of the information of at least one of the plurality of monitors for surgery.
(9)
The medical device management system according to (4), in which the information processor changes a setting of an amount of delay of at least any one of an image displayed on the monitor, an image captured by the camera, an image recorded by the recorder, a voice acquired by the microphone, or a voice outputted by the loudspeaker.
(10)
The medical device management system according to (9), in which the information processor changes the setting of the amount of delay of a plurality of images in a case where the plurality of images is displayed in an overlaying manner on the monitor.
(11)
The medical device management system according to (1), in which
the plurality of devices includes a calibration camera, and
the information processor changes the at least one of the settings of the plurality of devices on the basis of the information acquired by the calibration camera performing imaging of an output of at least any one of the plurality of devices.
(12)
The medical device management system according to (1), in which
the plurality of devices includes a calibration camera and a monitor for surgery, and
the information processor changes a setting of the monitor on the basis of the information acquired by the calibration camera performing imaging of the monitor.
(13)
The medical device management system according to any one of (1) to (12), in which the information processor determines the device to be changed in setting from among the plurality of devices on the basis of device information of the plurality of devices.
(14)
The medical device management system according to (13), in which the information processor changes the setting of the device having a wider setting adjustment range on the basis of the device information of the plurality of devices.
(15)
The medical device management system according to any one of (1) to (14), in which the information processor changes the at least one of the settings of the plurality of devices on the basis of individual information of a user who uses the surgical network.
(16)
The medical device management system according to (15), in which the information processor changes a setting of voice quality or voice volume of a loudspeaker for surgery on the basis of the individual information.
(17)
A medical device management method including:
a plurality of devices connected to a surgical network; and
changing settings of one or more devices out of the plurality of devices connected via the surgical network, wherein
the method acquires two or more pieces of information related to the plurality of devices and changes at least one of the settings of the plurality of devices on a basis of the two or more pieces of information.
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2018-045175 | Mar 2018 | JP | national |
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