JP7762364B2 - Input means, information processing system, control method for information processing system, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an input device, an information processing system, a control method for an information processing system, a program, and a recording medium.

In recent years, advances in medical technology have led to the development of a variety of systems (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The invention described in Patent Document 1 relates to a medical planning support system and medical planning support device and method, and aims to provide a system that enables people involved in medical care to create medical plans appropriately and efficiently. The medical planning support center device includes a storage device that stores multiple types of medical procedure data for each of multiple patients by date, and a control unit that receives arbitrary patient identification data via a line and selects that medical procedure data from the storage device. The medical planning support operation device includes an input device that inputs patient identification data, and a control unit that generates, based on predetermined format information, output data as a table in which the medical procedures indicated in the received medical procedure data are arranged by date and by multiple types.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 9-185651

However, the above-mentioned technology is based on the premise that doctors input information into an input device when examining or treating a patient. For example, when applied to dental treatment, the dentist performing the treatment must remove and discard their medical gloves in the trash every time they input information into the input device to prevent the patient or dentist from contracting an infection, and then put on new medical gloves every time they perform treatment again. This is cumbersome, troublesome, and a waste of resources.

Furthermore, when using a numeric keypad displayed on a terminal as an input device, the display screen varies depending on the carrier and manufacturer, as the terminal's OS (Operating System) differs. Some display circular buttons that rotate, some that expand vertically, and some that are hidden by a keyboard icon, and even the position of the Enter key differs, creating inconvenience. A carrier is a business that provides telecommunications services and is authorized as a Type 1 telecommunications business, and is also known as a mobile communications business operator.

For this reason, there is a need for a system that allows dentists to easily input data and perform various operations related to treatment into a terminal without removing their medical gloves during treatment.

In addition to dental treatment at a regular dental clinic, there is also home visits (also known as in-home treatment). Home visits are usually carried out by a team of dentists and dental hygienists, but most patients who receive home visits are elderly or suffer from dementia, and many are unable to sit, open their mouths, or communicate during treatment. For such patients, either the dentist or dental hygienist would support the patient's body, or hold their mouth open while the dentist examined them, and the dental hygienist would manage their oral hygiene.

In these dental home visit clinics, there is very little time or space available to record the patient's condition and create a medical record, so doctors have no choice but to take notes or memorize the contents of the treatment, and then record the patient's condition and create a medical record from their notes or memory after returning to the clinic.As a result, overtime work has become the norm, creating a harsh working environment.With the arrival of a super-aging society, the need for home visits is increasing.
For this reason, there is a demand for technology that can easily record a patient's condition and create a medical record on the spot, whether during treatment at a dental clinic or during a visit to the patient's home.

The primary objective of this invention is to enable medical professionals to input and register data into medical information systems, including electronic medical records, whether they are in the middle of a regular medical consultation or a home visit, and regardless of whether their device is from a different carrier or manufacturer. A secondary objective is to enable input and registration into medical information systems, including electronic medical records, without removing medical gloves.

To solve the above problem, a first aspect of the present invention is an input means for inputting patient information, medical treatment information, or medical support information into a medical information system including an electronic medical record when a medical professional examines a patient or provides medical support to the patient, the input means being characterized by having unique keys corresponding to at least one of the following: voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, foot switch operation input, or input by selecting an icon that is displayed when a specific item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record is touched.

Here, a unique key refers to a new key that is different from the device key created by the carrier or manufacturer.

Patient information includes the patient's name, age, sex, contact information, blood type, and allergy information; examination information includes symptoms at the time of examination, intraoral images, X-ray images, maintenance, whitening, and findings from medical professionals; and treatment information includes information on caries treatments performed on the patient, periodontal disease treatments, orthodontic information, denture information, tooth extraction information, medication information, and findings from medical professionals.

Medical assistance activities include, for example, a dental hygienist removing plaque from a patient's teeth with floss, a dental technician checking the fit of a patient's dentures, a nurse administering an IV drip, and a pharmacist dispensing medication.

Gesture input is input through fingertip, hand, or arm movements, and the fingertips may or may not be in contact with the device screen. In this case, medical or care workers such as doctors, nurses, dentists, and dental hygienists can input and register data into medical information systems, including electronic medical records, and care records without removing their gloves if they are wearing them.

Gaze input involves the device determining where the gaze is located and inputting the position of the viewpoint, the length of time the gaze remains, the length and number of blinks, and the number of winks as pre-defined settings. For example, eye tracking of the direction a medical professional or caregiver is looking and how they blink can be achieved using a camera mounted on the monitor of a dentist's terminal located in an examination room at a dental clinic. In other words, blinks could be used to generate Morse code, for example. In this case, medical or caregivers, including doctors, nurses, dentists, and dental hygienists, who are wearing gloves, can enter and register information into medical information systems, including electronic medical records, and care records without removing them.

Head gesture input detects up, down, left, right, and diagonal movements of the medical professional's head and generates key input.

Healthcare professionals will no longer need to remove and discard medical gloves during treatment, improving efficiency and reducing resource waste.

A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the input means is a portable terminal equipped with the unique key and at least a transmission function when it corresponds to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye gaze input, head gesture input, pen input, or foot switch input to a medical information system including electronic medical records displayed on the display unit of a tabletop terminal, a stationary terminal, or a wall-mounted terminal, and is a shape-variable icon equipped with the unique key when it corresponds to input by selecting an icon displayed in a medical information system including electronic medical records displayed on a flat-type terminal.

In the second aspect, "a portable terminal having at least a transmission function" refers to a remote control device or a smartphone (hereinafter abbreviated as "smartphone"), and "a plate-shaped terminal" refers to a tablet-type terminal.
That is, medical professionals or caregivers, including doctors, nurses, dentists, and dental hygienists, can input data using a smartphone into a medical information system including electronic medical records displayed on the display unit of a desktop terminal, a stationary terminal, or a wall-mounted terminal at their workplace, and data can be input by displaying a shape-variable icon into a medical information system including electronic medical records displayed on the display unit of a tablet terminal during home visits. When displaying a shape-variable icon, data can be input manually or by pen.

A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the second aspect, the numeric keypad icon displays options as a group of icons, and options can be selected from the group of icons.

In a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the icons include a "Yes" key/"No" key corresponding to "Yes/No," "C1" to "C4" keys corresponding to tooth decay ranks, "evaluation value keys corresponding to the degree of problem" such as "No problem," "Slight problem," "Moderate problem," "Severe problem," and "Severe problem," "Area/Disease name" key, "Treatment area" key, "Procedure selection" key, "Treatment input navigation" key, "Delete line" key, "Edit" key, "Add" key, "Clear" key, "Confirm medical record" key, "Return to medical record input" key, "Close without saving" key, and "Question" key, and keys corresponding to symptoms such as The device is characterized in that one of the following judgment value keys can be selected: "1a. No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness or respiratory changes" key, "1b. No swallowing, choking" key, "2. No swallowing, no choking, respiratory changes" key, "3a. No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness" key, "3b. No swallowing, choking, wet hoarseness" key, "4. Swallowing, no choking, respiratory changes or wet hoarseness" key, "5. In addition to 4, two additional swallowing movements possible within 30 seconds" key, "Unable to determine. Spit out from mouth, no response" key, and "Keys corresponding to voice input: '0' key, '1' key, '2' key, '3' key, '4' key, '5' key, '6' key, '7' key, '8' key, '9' key, and '.' key.

Using the "C1" through "C4" keys, which correspond to the caries rank, makes entering patient records easier and more efficient. For example, when a dentist checks a patient's gum condition, they insert a graduated probe called a "pocket probe" into the "periodontal pocket" between the tooth and gum, pronounce the resulting reading (in millimeters), and a dental hygienist or dental assistant standing nearby enters the readings sequentially into the medical information system, including the electronic medical record. The order of the examination is determined by each dentist. For example, for an adult patient, the order of the examination is often entered into the medical record as follows: maxillary left third molar (third wisdom tooth), second molar, first molar, second premolar, first premolar, canine, lateral incisor, central incisor, maxillary right central incisor, lateral incisor, ..., second molar, third molar, mandibular left third molar, second molar, ..., mandibular right third molar. When a dentist discovers a cavity during a periodontal disease examination, in addition to using the numeric keypad to indicate the depth of the periodontal pocket, they can also enter the cavity rank using voice input using the "C1" to "C4" keys, which makes it easy to input data into medical information systems, including electronic medical records.

The "Yes" key/"No" key corresponding to "Yes"/"No" allows you to enter information about medical examinations, treatments, and medications, for example, into a smartphone-type device by selecting the "Yes" or "No" key.

The "C1" to "C4" keys correspond to tooth decay ranks C1 to C4. Cavity rank C1 indicates that a hole has formed only in the tooth's enamel, rank C2 indicates that the cavity has broken through the enamel and reached the dentin, rank C3 indicates that the cavity has reached the pulp and caused pulpitis, and rank C4 indicates that the enamel has completely collapsed.

The "evaluation value" includes a "no problem" key, a "slight problem" key, a "significant problem" key, and a "very problem" key, and can be applied to the progression of periodontal disease, for example. The progression of periodontal disease can be expressed as a healthy state (evaluation value: 0), gingivitis (evaluation value: 1), periodontitis (mild, evaluation value: 2), periodontitis (moderate, evaluation value: 3), and periodontitis (severe, evaluation value: 4). Gingivitis with an evaluation value of 1 is inflammation caused by leaving plaque to accumulate, resulting in gaps of 2-3 mm. Periodontitis with an evaluation value of 2 is a state in which gum inflammation has worsened and periodontal disease bacteria have invaded the periodontal tissue. Periodontitis with an evaluation value of 3 is a state in which the inflammation has spread further, with nearly half of the alveolar bone destroyed. Periodontitis with an evaluation value of 4 is a state in which more than half of the alveolar bone has been destroyed.

Support for operations of a medical information system including electronic medical records means that, for example, when at least one of the following keys is pressed (touched): the "Area/Disease Name" key, "Treatment Area" key, "Procedure Selection" key, "Medical Input Navigation" key, "Delete Line" key, "Edit" key, "Add" key, "Clear" key, "Confirm Medical Record" key, "Return to Medical Record Input" key, "Close Without Saving" key, and "Question" key, a screen corresponding to each numeric keypad is displayed on, for example, monitor 30-1 in a freely rewritable manner. The means for rewriting monitor 30-1 may be, in addition to a terminal, keyboard input, mouse input, gesture input, voice input, gaze input, head gesture input, or foot switch input.

The fifth aspect of the present invention is the fourth aspect, characterized in that the "keys corresponding to the operation of a medical information system including electronic medical records" are linked to a preset operation code, making it possible to operate the keys.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first or second aspect, the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the medical professional's eyes when the medical professional looks at a monitor linked to the input means, after a predetermined pre-setting.

For example, if a medical professional checks the medical information system, including the electronic medical records displayed on the monitor, decides what action to take, and then looks in a direction where the monitor is not visible, the camera will be able to determine which direction the medical professional is looking, so it is possible to link the entire body management screen or screening screen based on the direction the medical professional's eyes are facing.

A seventh aspect of the present invention is an information processing system that inputs and processes patient information, medical information, or medical support information into a medical information system including an electronic medical record when medical personnel examine a patient or perform medical support procedures. The information processing system is characterized by comprising: an input means for inputting information using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, foot switch operation input, or input by selecting an icon displayed when a predetermined item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record is touched; a storage means for storing the patient information, medical information, or treatment information input by the input means; and a display means for displaying information necessary for the examination from the information stored in the storage means.

The eighth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the seventh aspect, if the input means corresponds to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, or foot switch input to a medical information system including electronic medical records displayed on the display unit of a tabletop terminal, a display unit of a stationary terminal, or a wall-mounted display unit, it is a portable terminal equipped with the unique key and at least a transmission function, and if the input means corresponds to voice input to an icon displayed on the monitor of a medical information system including electronic medical records displayed on a flat-type terminal, it is a shape-variable icon equipped with the unique key.

A ninth aspect of the present invention is the eighth aspect, wherein the numeric keypad icon displays options as a group of icons, and an option can be selected from the group of icons.

In the tenth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect, the keys are a "Yes" key/"No" key, "C1-C4 keys" corresponding to the caries rank, "Evaluation value keys corresponding to the degree of the problem: "No problem", "Slight problem", "Severe problem", and "Very problem" keys, "Area/Disease name" key corresponding to the operation of a medical information system including an electronic medical record, "Treatment area" key, "Procedure selection" key, "Medical input navigation" key, "Delete line" key, "Edit" key, "Add" key, "Clear" key, "Confirm medical record" key, "Return to medical record input" key, "Close without saving" key, and "Question" key, "Decision value keys corresponding to symptoms: "1a. No swallowing, no choking" key, It is characterized by the ability to select one of the following keys: "1b. No swallowing, choking present" key, "2. No swallowing, no choking, breathing changes present" key, "3a. No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness present" key, "3b. No swallowing, choking, wet hoarseness present" key, "4. Swallowing present, no choking, breathing changes or wet hoarseness present" key, "5. In addition to 4, two additional swallowing movements possible within 30 seconds" key, "Unable to determine. Spit out from mouth, no response" key, and "Keys corresponding to voice input: '0' key, '1' key, '2' key, '3' key, '4' key, '5' key, '6' key, '7' key, '8' key, '9' key, and '.' key."

The eleventh aspect of the present invention is the tenth aspect, characterized in that the "keys corresponding to the operation of a medical information system including electronic medical records" are linked to a preset operation code, making it possible to operate the keys.

A twelfth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the tenth or eleventh aspect, the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the medical professional's eyes when the medical professional looks at a monitor linked to the input means.

A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the tenth or eleventh aspect, the input means is a single terminal, and input is made using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, or foot switch operation input, thereby remotely operating another terminal to display the examination information and treatment information.

A fourteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the tenth or eleventh aspect, the device further comprises artificial intelligence means, and when the medical professional examines or provides medical assistance to the patient, the medical professional selects the optimal treatment method, medication, and response method for the patient from the examination and medication data and displays them on the display means.

A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is the fourteenth aspect, characterized in that the artificial intelligence means learns the habits of the medical personnel from their behavior, speech, and actions, thereby improving input speed and accuracy.

A sixteenth aspect of the present invention is a control method for an information processing system in which, when medical personnel examine a patient or perform a medical assisting procedure, patient information, medical treatment information, or medical information is input and processed into a medical information system including an electronic medical record, the method comprising: inputting the information using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye gaze input, head gesture input, pen input, foot switch operation input, or input by selecting an icon that is displayed when a predetermined item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record is input by voice; storing the inputted patient information, examination information, treatment information, and medication information; and displaying the stored information necessary for the examination, treatment, and medication.

A seventeenth aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable program for an information processing system that inputs and processes patient information, medical information, and medical support information into a medical information system including an electronic medical record when medical personnel examine a patient or perform medical support procedures. The computer-readable program causes the computer to execute a first function of inputting information using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye movement input, head gesture input, pen input, or foot switch operation input; a second function of storing the patient information, medical information, and medical support information input by the first function; and a third function of displaying information necessary for the examination from the information stored by the second function.

An eighteenth aspect of the present invention is a recording medium on which the program described in the seventeenth aspect is recorded.

This invention allows medical professionals to create medical information records, including electronic medical records, whether they are in the middle of a routine medical consultation or a home visit, and even if the device they are using is from a different carrier or manufacturer. It also allows them to input and register information into a medical information system, including electronic medical records, without removing their medical gloves, using hands-free input methods, including voice input and gesture input.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of an information processing system according to the present invention. 2 is an example of a hardware block diagram of a management system 20 used in the information processing system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a hardware block diagram of a terminal used in the information processing system shown in FIG. 1 . This is an example of a medical information system including an electronic medical record displayed on a monitor of a tablet output device 33, which is a flat terminal as the terminal 30 for home dental treatment. 3B is an example of a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system including the electronic medical record shown in FIG. 3A. 3B is another example of a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system including the electronic medical record shown in FIG. 3A. 3C is another example of the numeric keypad screen shown in FIG. 3B. 3C is another example of the numeric keypad screen shown in FIG. 3B. 3C is another example of the numeric keypad screen shown in FIG. 3B. 10 is an example of a screen of a medical information system including an electronic medical record on a terminal 30 for home dental treatment or a terminal for a dental clinic examination room. 2 is an example of a functional block of the information processing system shown in FIG. 1 . This is an example of a standard form of a numeric keypad displayed on the display unit of the smartphone as the terminal shown in Figure 3. This is an example of the standard form (input mode) of the numeric keypad. 10 is an example of a "yes/no" input display on a numeric keypad. This is an example of the "Enter A to D" display on the numeric keypad. 10 is an example of an "evaluation value" input display on a numeric keypad. This is an example of the "Operation of medical information systems including electronic medical records" display on the numeric keypad. 10 is an example of a "determination value" input display of a numeric keypad displayed on a display unit of a tablet as a terminal. 4 is an example of a display for performing a voice recognition operation displayed on a display unit of the smartphone as the terminal shown in FIG. 3. 10 is another example of a display for performing a voice recognition operation on the terminal shown in FIG. 1 . 10 is another example of a display for performing a voice recognition operation on the terminal shown in FIG. 1 . 10 is another example of a display for performing a voice recognition operation on the terminal shown in FIG. 1 . 2 is a part of an example of a flowchart illustrating the operation of the information processing system illustrated in FIG. 1 . This is a continuation of Figure 16A. This is a continuation of Figure 16B. 2 is a part of an example of a flowchart illustrating the operation of the information processing system illustrated in FIG. 1 . The remainder of FIG. 17A. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of the information processing system shown in FIG. 1 applied to a dental clinic.

Next, with reference to the drawings, we will explain the embodiment in which the medical professionals are dentists and dental hygienists.

<Configuration>
<Hardware block>
1 is a conceptual diagram of an example of an information processing system according to the present invention, in which an associated medical institution system 10, a management system 20, and a plurality of terminals 30 are connected to a network.

Figure 2 is an example hardware block diagram of the management system 20 used in the information processing system shown in Figure 1.

<Management system>
The management system 20 includes a database 21, a server 22, an output device 23, an input device 24 as input means, and an interface. The database 21 is a device that stores personal information including management, medical history, outpatient history, hospitalization history, treatment information, and medication information, such as a hard disk drive (HDD). The server 22 is a device that processes data related to the management of patient information using a processor. The output device 23 is configured with a display and a printer, and is a device that outputs and displays various information as needed. The input device 24 is configured with a keyboard, barcode reader, and scanner, and inputs information as needed, but is considered to include all devices that allow information input. The output device 23 is configured with a display and a printer, and is a device that outputs and displays various information as needed.

<Device>
FIG. 3 is an example of a hardware block diagram of a terminal used in the information processing system shown in FIG.

The terminal 30 has memory 31, a processor 32, an output device 33, an input device 34, and an interface 36. For example, the processor 32 processes information sent from the management system 20 and displays the information on the output device 33. The output device 33 is configured with a display and a printer, and outputs and displays various information as needed. The input device 34 is configured with a keyboard, barcode reader, foot switch, and scanner, and inputs information as needed, but is considered to include all devices that allow information to be input. The input device 34 processes input from the keyboard as needed, and displays it on the output device 33, for example, and constantly transmits information input from the input device 34 to the management system 20 via the interfaces 26 and 36. The management system 20 manages patient information according to the transmitted information, and if further information is required, further information is input from the terminal 30.

The monitor of the output device 33 of the terminal 30 displays a common numeric keypad screen regardless of the OS of the terminal 30. The numeric keypad screen changes automatically in response to input requests from the user of the terminal 30.

Figure 3A is an example of a medical information system displayed on the monitor of a tablet output device 33, which is a flat-panel terminal serving as a terminal 30 for home dental treatment. Figure 3B is an example of a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system shown in Figure 3A. Figure 3C is another example of a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the electronic medical information system shown in Figure 3A. Figure 3D is another example of a numeric keypad screen shown in Figure 3B. Figure 3E is another example of a numeric keypad screen shown in Figure 3B. Figure 3F is another example of a numeric keypad screen shown in Figure 3B.

The tablet serving as the terminal 30 is intended to be carried by a dentist when making house calls, for example.
The monitor of the medical information system shown in Figure 3A shows an example of a whole-body management screen, and on the top side, bibliographic information 103 including the patient's name 101, the name of the facility where the patient is staying 102, the patient's date of birth, gender, level of care, the name of the dentist in charge, the name of the dental clinic to which the patient belongs, and the patient number are displayed.

In the center of the monitor of the medical information system, a condition assessment column 104, an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) column 105, a whole body management column 106, a screening column 107, and a nutrition/diet column 108 are superimposed and displayed, and in FIG. 3A, the whole body management column 106 is selected and displayed.
In the whole body management section 106, for example, the left half of the area displays the items "body temperature,""bloodpressure,""pulserate," and " _SpO2 ," as well as the sub-items "maximum" and "minimum," and each item is displayed with a blank space and units including "mmHg, beats/60 seconds, %, and %," while the right half of the area displays similar items, blank spaces, and units.

For example, when the blank field 109 for the "body temperature" item in the whole body management section 106 on the monitor screen of the medical information system is tapped, a bold black frame is colored (e.g., yellow), a numeric keypad icon 201 as shown in FIG. 3B is displayed, the background is grayed out, and a footer is displayed. The "measurement date" of the input value is displayed, and if it is not the current day, the date can be corrected. After entering each item, the data is written to the database by tapping the "input/update" icon.
The numeric keypad icon 201 can be moved by dragging within the screen of the medical information system. The numeric keypad icon 201 displays, for example, a numeric keypad, a display, a clear key, a backspace (BS) key, and a confirmation key. The numeric keypad icon 201 disappears when the delete key indicated by the "x" mark in the upper right corner is tapped.

Dentists carry such a tablet with them when visiting patients, and while they are treating a patient, they verbally communicate with the dental hygienist, who then inputs information with their finger. When the dental hygienist is providing medical assistance, the dentist also inputs information with their finger, completing the input and registration into the medical information system. This streamlines the creation of medical information systems, including electronic patient records, even when the dentist returns to the dental clinic after the visit, significantly reducing overtime. When either the dentist or dental hygienist holds a patient to provide treatment or assist with treatment, voice input is used to input information into a keypad-type icon.

FIG. 3C is a diagram showing another example of the screening screen (when inputting measurement values) of the tablet shown in FIG. 3A.
This is an example of measuring a patient's tongue-and-lip motor function in screening 107. Among the tongue-and-lip motor function tests, "pa" indicates how many times the patient can consecutively say "pa" within a predetermined time, "ta" indicates how many times the patient can consecutively say "ta" within a predetermined time, and "ka" indicates how many times the patient can consecutively say "ka" within a predetermined time. In this case, by tapping the blank space next to "pa," a numeric keypad icon 201 is displayed, and the numeric keypad of the numeric keypad icon 201 is operated to input the predetermined time of 15 seconds. As of December 31, 2019, it is recorded that the consecutive pronunciations of "pa,""ta," and "ka" were all 12.3 times per second (measured for 15 seconds).

FIG. 3D is an enlarged view of the numeric keypad icon 201 shown in FIG. 3C.
The numeric keypad shown in Figure 3D is used to input numerical values, for example, to input "15" as a measurement value for the number of consecutive occurrences of the "pa" sound (times/second) as a patient's tongue-and-lip movement function. The numbers in the icons are entered and registered in the medical information system by the dentist or dental hygienist through voice input.

FIG. 3E is an example of an option icon that is a modified example of the numeric keypad icon shown in FIG. 3B.
The icon shown in Figure 3E is input by selecting either "times/5 seconds" or "times/1 second," which are input modes for the tongue and lip movement function, from the numeric keypad icon shown in Figure 3D, inputting by voice, and then selecting "Enter."

FIG. 3F shows an example of another free entry field as another modification of the numeric keypad icon shown in FIG. 3B.
The "Other free-form entry" field shown in Figure 3F is a field where dentists or dental hygienists can enter and register by voice any points they notice during their home visit or areas for improvement in the medical record information system.

FIG. 3G shows an example of a screen of a medical information system including an electronic medical record on a terminal 30 for home dental care or a terminal for use in a dental clinic examination room.
When a dentist creates a medical record, it is necessary to determine the name of the disease. In such a case, if there is no corresponding disease name in the "Major Disease Name" field in the disease name selection column, the dentist can easily create the medical record by clicking "V" to the right of "Disease Name Group," selecting the disease name group, selecting the corresponding disease name from the displayed list 301, and selecting "F10 Disease Name Confirmation" 302. 301a is an enlarged view of the list 301. 301a indicates the major disease name.

<Function block>
FIG. 4 is an example of a functional block of the information processing system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 5 is an example of a standard form of the numeric keypad displayed on the display unit of the smartphone serving as the terminal shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 6 is an example of a standard form (input mode) of the numeric keypad. FIG. 7 is an example of a "Yes/No" input display on the numeric keypad. FIG. 8 is an example of an "Enter C1 to C4 " display on the numeric keypad. FIG. 9 is an example of an "Evaluation Value" input display on the numeric keypad. FIG. 10 is an example of an "Operation of Medical Information System Including Electronic Medical Records" display on the numeric keypad. FIG. 11 is an example of a "Determination Value" input display on the numeric keypad displayed on the display unit of a tablet serving as the terminal.

Figure 12 shows an example of a display for performing voice recognition operations that is displayed on the display unit of a smartphone serving as the terminal shown in Figure 3. Figures 13 to 15 show other examples of displays for performing voice recognition operations on the terminal shown in Figure 1.

The information processing system 40 has a memory unit 41, a display unit 42, an audio input unit 43, an imaging unit 44, a pen input unit 45, an eye gaze input unit 46, a gesture input unit 47, a head gesture input unit 48, a foot switch input unit 49, a "Yes/No" input unit 50, an "A-D" input unit 51, a control unit 52, an evaluation input unit 53, an "Operation of medical information system including electronic medical records" input unit 54, a judgment input unit 55, a key input unit 56, a communication unit 57, and an audio output unit 58. The information processing system 40 may also have an artificial intelligence unit 59. The information processing system 40 may also have a numeric keypad-type icon display unit 60.

The memory unit 41 stores the control program of the information processing system 40, dental clinic equipment information, dentist information, dental hygienist information, dental technician information, patient information, patient medical history information, and patient chart information (medical history, hospitalization history, outpatient history, and treatment history), and is realized, for example, by the database 21 shown in Figure 2.

The display unit 42 is used in the smartphone terminal 30 and is a device that displays text and images, such as a liquid crystal display element, and is realized, for example, by the output device 33 shown in Figure 3.

The voice input unit 43 converts the voice of the user of the terminal 30 (e.g., a dentist) into an electrical signal and inputs it. For example, it may be a microphone (hereinafter referred to as "mic"), and is realized by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3.

The imaging unit 44 is used by the user of the terminal 30 to capture images of the patient's oral cavity, and is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3.

The pen input unit 45 allows input operations to be performed by touching the pen tip to the screen of the terminal 30, and is implemented, for example, as a touch panel, by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3.

The gaze input unit 46 captures the eyes of the user of the terminal 30 using the imaging unit 44 and performs input operations based on eye movements. For example, it determines the direction of the user's eyes, i.e., where the user's gaze is, and inputs the information. For example, it inputs the information by performing eye tracking with a camera attached to the monitor of a dentist's terminal located in an examination room at a dental clinic. The gaze input unit 46 is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3.

The gesture input unit 47 captures an image of the user's finger using the imaging unit 44 and is operated by the movement of the user's fingertip while in contact with or away from the screen of the terminal 30. Input is possible even while in contact with the screen, and is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3. When away from the screen, input may be possible not only with the fingertip but also with the movement of the hand or arm.

The head gesture input unit 48 allows input by the user moving their head in front of the screen of the terminal 30. For example, the image capture unit 44 captures an image of the user, and the user nods, shakes their head left and right, looks up, looks right, or looks left. This is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3.

The foot switch input unit 49 receives input by turning on and off a foot switch connected to the terminal 30, and is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3.

The standard form of the numeric keypad displayed on the display unit 42 is, for example, as shown in Figure 5, with the numbers 1 to 9 arranged in three rows and three columns from the bottom, with the 0 below the 1 and 2, and the decimal point below the 3. Furthermore, a delete key represented by a "x" is located below the decimal point, and the Enter key (hereinafter referred to as the "Enter key") is located on the bottom row.

The numeric keypad icon display unit 60 has a function of displaying a smartphone icon 201 (see FIG. 3B ) in a medical information system including an electronic medical record of the terminal 30, which is a flat terminal.

These keys are unique and were created by the inventor of this application, and are different from the numeric keypads and buttons provided by carriers and manufacturers. In other words, they are different from the numeric keypads and buttons that appear when you start up a regular smartphone, and display the same operable keys regardless of carrier or manufacturer.

Figure 6 shows the standard form (input mode) of the numeric keypad, which displays "33333.3" by entering "3" and "." above the 0-9, "decimal point," "delete," and "enter" keys.

Returning to Figure 4, the "Yes/No" input section 50 corresponding to the "1/0 key" displays only the "1", "0", delete key, and enter key from the numeric keypad displayed on the display section 42 of the terminal 30. For example, "1" corresponds to "yes" and "0" corresponds to "no", allowing the user of the terminal 30 to express their intention with either "0" or "1" (see Figure 7).

The "A-D" input unit 51 corresponding to "A-any alphabet key" is a numeric keypad displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30, with the " C1 " key located at the position of the "7" key, the " C2 " key located at the position of the "8" key, the " C3 " key located at the position of the "9" key, and the " C4 " key located at the position of the "4" key (see FIG. 8), and is realized by, for example, the input device 34 shown in FIG. 3. The any alphabet key is " C4 ", but is not limited to this.

The evaluation input unit 53 corresponding to the "evaluation value keys corresponding to the degree of problem" uses the numeric keypad displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 as the "0" key, "1" key, "2" key, "3" key, "4" key, delete key, and enter key, and displays comments from "no problem" to "severe problem" from 0 to 4 (see Figure 9). An evaluation is entered by specifying any of these "0" to "4" keys. The evaluation input unit 53 is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3.

The "operation of a medical information system including electronic medical records" input unit 54, which corresponds to the "keys corresponding to the operation of a medical information system including electronic medical records," is a numeric keypad displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30, arranged as, for example, a "site/disease name" key, a "treatment site" key, a "treatment selection" key, a "treatment input navigation" key, a "delete line" key, a "edit" key, a "add" key, a "clear" key, a "confirm medical record" key, a "return to medical record input" key, a "close without saving" key, and a "question" key (see Figure 10). The "operation of a medical information system including electronic medical records" input unit 54 is linked to a preset operation code, allowing the numeric keypad to be operated. Selecting any of these numeric keys enables input to a medical information system including electronic medical records on a terminal (dentist's monitor) separate from the terminal 30. The "operation of a medical information system including electronic medical records" input unit 54 is realized, for example, by the input device 34 and communication unit 57 shown in Figure 3.

The judgment input unit 55 corresponding to the "symptom-corresponding judgment value keys" consists of a numeric keypad displayed on the display unit of the tablet serving as the terminal 30, with the following keys: "1a," "1b," "2," "3a," "3b," "4," "5," "Unable to judge," and an enter key (see Figure 11). An explanation (e.g., 1a: no swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness; 3a: no swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness) is displayed next to each key. By selecting any of these keys, the patient's condition is recorded in the database 21 of the management system 20.

Any one of these "1/0 key," "Any alphabet key from A," "Evaluation value key corresponding to the degree of the problem," "Key corresponding to the operation of the medical information system including the electronic medical record," "Decision value key corresponding to the symptoms," and "Key corresponding to voice input" can be selected.

The key input unit 56 is a normal key provided on the terminal 30, and is realized, for example, by the input device 34 shown in Figure 3.

The communication unit 57 is a device that allows the terminal 30 to exchange information with other terminals 30, the management system 20, or the related medical institution system 10, and is realized, for example, by the interface 36 shown in Figure 3.

The audio output unit 58 is a device that outputs audio from the terminal 30, and is realized, for example, by the output device 33 shown in Figure 3.

The artificial intelligence unit 59 uses artificial intelligence to accumulate patient examination data, treatment data, medication data, efficacy data, side effect data, and data on the presence or absence of infectious diseases, and determines the optimal treatment/response for the patient, the presence or absence of medication, and the need for isolation treatment. The artificial intelligence unit 59 is also capable of formulating a treatment plan. The artificial intelligence unit 59 is realized, for example, by the database 21 and server 22 shown in Figure 2.

The best way to treat patients is to instruct dentists that, for example, for patients with internal diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, liver or kidney disorders, and neurological disorders, dental treatment should be performed with patient safety in mind, in cooperation with the patient's primary physician, including an internist or pediatrician. This is because these types of patients may be taking warfarin, which prevents blood from clotting (anticoagulant effect), and performing a tooth extraction on these patients may result in uncontrollable bleeding.

Here, there are cases where patients receive treatment even if they have an infectious disease, including influenza or measles, or where patients are unaware that they have an infectious disease. In such cases, for example, a thermograph could be placed at the entrance to a dental clinic, and artificial intelligence could detect whether or not patients have an infectious disease, and notify dentists and staff that an infected patient has visited the clinic. In this case, the patient would be recommended to see an internal medicine doctor.

The numeric keypad shown in Figure 12 is an image that is displayed on the display unit 42 when performing voice input on the terminal 30. A microphone icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the numeric keypad image. Touching this icon switches to the image shown in Figure 13, allowing voice input.

In the image state shown in Figure 13, for example, if the number "33333.3" is spoken into the microphone of the terminal 30, "33333.3" will be displayed in the upper area of the display unit 42 of the terminal 30.

Also, for example, if you say "Operate electronic medical record" into the microphone on terminal 30, an image like the one shown in Figure 15 will be displayed, and if you select "Examination area," the electronic medical record will be displayed on a monitor near terminal 30.

<Operation 1>
Operation 1 shows an example of the operation when inputting data using a numeric keypad using a smartphone-type terminal 30. Fig. 16A is a part of an example of a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing system shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 16B is a continuation of Fig. 16A, and Fig. 16C is a continuation of Fig. 16B. Below, the case of an electronic medical record among medical information systems including electronic medical records will be described.

The processor 32 is the subject of the operations in Figures 16A, 16B, and 16C. For example, a message asking whether "pen" input is selected is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S11). If "pen" input is selected (step S11/YES), the pen input app is launched and the process proceeds to step S21 (step S12). If "pen" input is not selected (step S11/NO), a message asking whether "voice" input is selected is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S13).

If "voice" input is selected (step S13/YES), the voice input app is launched and the process proceeds to step S21 (step S14); if "voice" input is not selected (step S13/NO), a message asking whether "gesture" input is desired is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S15).

If "gesture" input is selected (step S15/YES), the gesture input application is launched and the process proceeds to step S21 (step S16). If "gesture" input is not selected (step S15/NO), a message asking whether " head gesture " input is selected is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S17).

If " head gesture " input is selected (step S17/YES), the head gesture input application is launched and the process proceeds to step S21 (step S18). If "head gesture " input is not selected (step S17/NO), a message asking whether " gaze " input is selected is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S19).

If " gaze " input is selected (step S19/YES), the gaze input application is launched and the process proceeds to step S21 (step S20); if " gaze " input is not selected (step S19/NO), a message asking whether " foot switch " input is selected is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S21).

If the " foot switch " input is selected (step S21/YES), the foot switch input application is launched and the process proceeds to step S31 (step S22); if the foot switch input application is not selected (step S21/NO), a message asking whether or not to enter " yes/no " is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S23).

If the " Yes/No " input is selected (step S23/YES), the Yes/No app is launched and the process proceeds to step S31 (step S24); if the " Yes/No " input is not selected (step S23/NO), a message asking whether " A-D " input is to be performed is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S25).

If the " A to D " input is selected (step S25/YES), the A to D input application is launched and the process proceeds to step S31 (step S26). If the " A to D " input is not selected (step S25/NO), a message is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 asking whether any of the "No problem", "Slight problem", "Somewhat problem", "Severe problem", or "Severe problem" keys has been pressed (step S27).

If any of the "No problem", "Slight problem", "Somewhat problem", "Severe problem", or "Severe problem" keys is selected (step S27/YES), the evaluation value input application is launched and the process proceeds to step S31 (step S28) . If none of the "No problem", "Slight problem", "Somewhat problem", "Severe problem", or "Severe problem" keys is selected (step S27/NO), a message asking whether "Electronic medical record operation" is to be input is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S29).

If the "Electronic Medical Record Operation" input is selected (step S29/YES), the electronic medical record operation application is launched and the process proceeds to step S31 (step S30). If the "Electronic Medical Record Operation" input is not selected (step S29/NO), the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 displays a message asking whether any of the following keys has been pressed: "1a No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness or breathing changes", "1b No swallowing, choking", "2 No swallowing, breathing changes", "3a No swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness", "3b No swallowing, choking, wet hoarseness", "4 Swallowing, no choking, wet hoarseness/no breathing changes", "5, 4 plus two additional swallowing movements possible within 30 seconds", or "Unable to determine, spit out, no response" (step S31 ).

When the input operation is started (step S31 /YES ), and when the input operation is finished (step S36 ), the process proceeds to step S37 , and in step S35 a message is displayed asking whether or not to return to the display unit 42 of the terminal 30. If the user wishes to return to the top page (step S35 ), the process returns to step S11. If the user wishes to end the process, the process ends (step S37 /YES), and if the user does not wish to end the process (step S37 /NO), the process returns to step S11.

<Operation 2>
Operation 2 shows the operation of operating a medical record on a desktop terminal using a smartphone-type terminal 30. Fig. 17A is a part of an example of a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing system shown in Fig. 1, and Fig. 17B is the remainder of Fig. 17A. The processor 32 is the subject of the operation.

A message asking whether the medical collaboration network is available is displayed on the display unit 42 of the terminal 30 (step S52).

If the medical collaboration network is available (step S52/YES), patient information from the hospital where the patient was visiting or hospitalized is obtained, and the process proceeds to step S55 (step S53). If the medical collaboration network is not available (step S52/NO), the patient's name, age, sex, symptoms, medical history, hospitalization history, medical visit history, allergies, and medication history are entered, and the process proceeds to step S55 (step S54).

Artificial intelligence uses databases, related medical systems 10, and the Internet to search for the patient's optimal treatment, medication, and response to treatment, and to predict symptoms and make judgments.

For example, if a patient has an infectious disease such as hepatitis C, the treatment response is determined by asking whether the dental clinic has an electrolytic acid water sterilization device and a high-pressure steam sterilization (autoclave) device (step S55).

The optimal treatment and medication for the patient are displayed (step S58) , and once the patient's consent is obtained, at least the treatment and medication are administered to the patient (step S59).

The patient is monitored (step S60), and it is confirmed whether the treatment has been effective (step S61). If the treatment has been effective (step S61/YES), data about the patient's treatment and medication is recorded in database 21 and the process ends (step S62). If the treatment has not been effective (step S61/NO), the process returns to step S55.

<Inside the hospital>
18 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of the application of the information processing system shown in FIG. 1 to a dental clinic. A monitor 30-2 for patient explanations is placed on the wall above and in front of a patient chair in an examination room at the dental clinic, and a monitor 30-1 for dental staff is placed on the wall above and to the left of the patient chair. A smartphone-type terminal 30 is worn on the dentist's left arm, for example, like an armband.

Monitor 30-2 displays, for example, an image of the patient's oral cavity, while monitor 30-1 displays, for example, the patient's medical record, allowing the dentist to input voice data into terminal 30. This allows input into the medical record without removing gloves during treatment, improving the efficiency of treatment. Furthermore, the same operation is possible regardless of the terminal 30 carrier.

If camera 30-1a is installed on monitor 30-1, it can be used for gesture input or head gesture input by the dentist. In this case, key operations can be associated with whether the dentist's eyes are facing up, down, left, or right.

In addition, terminal 30 can be used to remotely control other terminals and monitors 30-1 and 30-2 to display treatment information.

<Program>
The information processing system according to the present invention described above is realized by a program that causes a computer to execute processing. Examples of computers include general-purpose computers such as personal computers and workstations, but the present invention is not limited to these. Therefore, as an example, the following describes a case where the functions of the present invention are realized by a program.

for example,
A computer-readable program for an information processing system that inputs and processes patient information, medical information, and medical assistance information into a medical information system including an electronic medical record when medical personnel treat patients or perform medical assistance actions,
The computer,
a first function of inputting using a unique key corresponding to at least one of voice input, gesture input, eye gaze input, head gesture input, pen input, and foot switch operation input;
a second function for storing the patient information, the medical treatment information, and the auxiliary medical information input by the first function;
a third function of displaying information necessary for the medical treatment among the information stored by the second function;
The computer-readable program for executing the above is an example.

Such a program may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium.

<Recording Media>
Examples of recording media include computer-readable recording media such as CD-ROMs, flexible disks (FDs), and CD-Rs, flash memories, semiconductor memories such as RAMs, ROMs, and FeRAMs, and HDDs.

CD-ROM is an abbreviation for Compact-Disc-Read Only Memory. Flexible disk is a Flexible Disc (FD). CD-R is an abbreviation for CD-Recordable. RAM is an abbreviation for Random Access Memory. ROM is an abbreviation for Read Only Memory. FeRAM is an abbreviation for Ferroelectric RAM, which means ferroelectric memory. HDD is an abbreviation for Hard Disc Drive.

The above-described embodiment shows one example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the medical personnel are dentists, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to the fields of medicine and nursing, including dental hygienists, dental technicians, surgeons, internists, ophthalmologists, doctors providing home visits, and caregivers.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, if there is no disease name that matches the "Major Disease Name" in the disease name selection column, the "V" to the right of "Disease Name Group" is clicked, the disease name group is selected, and the corresponding disease name is selected from the displayed list 301. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if there is an item for "X-ray, Standard" in the initial visit column of the electronic medical record, clicking "X-ray, Standard" displays a window related to "X-ray, Standard" in a corner of the electronic medical record, and the window displays "Please select the shooting status," "1. Digital, 2. Digital, Symptom Confirmation, 3. Digital, Retake, 4. Standard, 5. Standard, Symptom Confirmation, 6. Change Shooting Angle, 7. Standard, Retake, 8. Pediatric, 9. Pediatric, Symptom Confirmation, 10. Pediatric, Change Shooting Angle," and "Confirm." A medical treatment input navigation system may be configured in which the screen unfolds to show billable contents such as "tooth extraction" or "surgical operation" in accordance with the flow of medical treatment. In this case, the input of medical treatment details may be completed simply by selecting the content required by the electronic medical record guidelines from the master registration items.

The input means, information processing system, information processing system control method, program, and recording medium according to the present invention can be manufactured industrially and can be traded commercially, and therefore have economic value and are industrially applicable inventions.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10... Affiliated medical institution system 20... Management system 30... Terminal 40... Information processing system 41... Memory unit 42... Display unit 43... Voice input unit 44... Imaging unit 45... Pen input unit 46... Gaze input unit 47... Gesture input unit 48... Head gesture input unit 49... Foot switch input unit 50... "Yes/No" input unit 51... "A-D" input unit 52... Control unit 53... Evaluation value input unit 54... "Electronic medical record operation" input unit 55... Determination value input unit 56... Key input unit 57... Communication unit 58... Voice output unit 59... Artificial intelligence unit 201... Numeric keypad icon

Claims (18)

An information processing system in which, when a medical professional wearing medical gloves examines a patient or performs a medical assistance procedure, patient information, medical treatment information, or medical assistance information is input into a medical information system including an electronic medical record for processing, and a terminal related to the medical professional is connected to at least a management system via a network,
the information processing system includes a display unit, a voice input unit, an imaging unit, a pen input unit, a gaze input unit, a gesture input unit, a head gesture input unit, an electronic medical record operation input unit, and a control unit;
the terminal comprises at least a processor, an input device, and an output device;
the processor causes the display unit to display a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system, and causes the output device of the terminal to display a message asking whether to input information by voice input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by eye gaze input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by head gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by pen input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, or a message asking whether to input information by icon selection of a predetermined item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn,
the processor activates the voice input unit when a selection is made to input information by the voice input at the terminal, activates the gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gesture input, activates the head gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the head gesture input, activates the gaze input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gaze input, activates the pen input unit when a selection is made to input information by the pen input, and activates the electronic medical record operation input unit when a selection is made to input information by input by selecting an icon of a predetermined item in a medical information system including the electronic medical record,
the input device transmits information input by any one of the voice input unit, the gesture input unit, the head gesture input unit, the gaze input unit, the pen input unit, and the electronic medical record operation input unit to the management system;
the output device displays necessary information from the information.
An information processing system comprising: The information processing system of claim 1, wherein the output device is a display unit of a desktop terminal, a display unit of a stationary terminal, or a wall-mounted display unit. An information processing system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the numeric keypad screen displays options as a group of icons, and options can be selected from the group of icons. The information processing system described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the medical professional's eyes when the medical professional looks at the output device after a predetermined pre-setting. The information processing system of any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that when the voice input is selected and input on the numeric keypad screen, the processor displays a microphone icon on the numeric keypad screen, and when the icon is touched, the numeric keypad screen switches to a screen that allows voice input. The information processing system described in any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the terminal further comprises an audio output unit. A method for controlling an information processing system in which, when a medical professional wearing medical gloves examines a patient or performs a medical assistance procedure, patient information, medical treatment information, or medical assistance information is input into a medical information system including an electronic medical record and processed, and a terminal associated with the medical professional is connected to at least a management system via a network, comprising:
the information processing system includes a display unit, a voice input unit, an imaging unit, a pen input unit, a gaze input unit, a gesture input unit, a head gesture input unit, an electronic medical record operation input unit, and a control unit;
the terminal comprises at least a processor, an input device, and an output device;
the processor causes the display unit to display a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system, and causes the output device of the terminal to display a message asking whether to input information by voice input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by eye gaze input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by head gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by pen input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, or a message asking whether to input information by icon selection of a predetermined item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn,
the processor activates the voice input unit when a selection is made to input information by the voice input at the terminal, activates the gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gesture input, activates the head gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the head gesture input, activates the gaze input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gaze input, activates the pen input unit when a selection is made to input information by the pen input, and activates the electronic medical record operation input unit when a selection is made to input information by input by selecting an icon of a predetermined item in a medical information system including the electronic medical record,
the input device transmits information input by any one of the voice input unit, the gesture input unit, the head gesture input unit, the gaze input unit, the pen input unit, and the electronic medical record operation input unit to the management system;
The control method for an information processing system, wherein the output device displays necessary information from the information. The control method for an information processing system according to claim 7, wherein the output device is a display unit of a desktop terminal, a display unit of a stationary terminal, or a wall-mounted display unit. A control method for an information processing system according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the numeric keypad screen displays options as a group of icons, and options can be selected from the group of icons. A control method for an information processing system described in any one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the medical professional's eyes when the medical professional looks at the output device after a predetermined pre-setting. A control method for an information processing system according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that when the voice input is selected and input on the numeric keypad screen, the processor displays a microphone icon on the numeric keypad screen, and when the icon is touched, the numeric keypad screen switches to a screen that allows voice input. A computer-readable program for an information processing system in which, when a medical professional wearing medical gloves examines a patient or performs a medical assisting procedure, patient information, medical treatment information, and medical assisting information are input into a medical information system including an electronic medical record and processed, and a terminal related to the medical professional is connected to at least a management system via a network,
the information processing system includes a display unit, a voice input unit, an imaging unit, a pen input unit, a gaze input unit, a gesture input unit, a head gesture input unit, an electronic medical record operation input unit, and a control unit;
the terminal comprises at least a processor, an input device, and an output device;
the processor causes the display unit to display a numeric keypad screen superimposed on the medical information system, and causes the output device of the terminal to display a message asking whether to input information by voice input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by eye gaze input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by head gesture input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, a message asking whether to input information by pen input as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn, or a message asking whether to input information by icon selection of a predetermined item in the medical information system including the electronic medical record as one of the means for inputting information without removing the medical gloves being worn,
the processor activates the voice input unit when a selection is made to input information by the voice input at the terminal, activates the gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gesture input, activates the head gesture input unit when a selection is made to input information by the head gesture input, activates the gaze input unit when a selection is made to input information by the gaze input , activates the pen input unit when a selection is made to input information by the pen input, and activates the electronic medical record operation input unit when a selection is made to input information by input by selecting an icon of a predetermined item in a medical information system including the electronic medical record,
the input device transmits information input by any one of the voice input unit, the gesture input unit, the head gesture input unit, the gaze input unit, the pen input unit, and the electronic medical record operation input unit to the management system;
the output device displays necessary information from the information.
A program characterized by causing the computer to operate in such a manner. The program described in claim 12, characterized in that the output device is one of a display unit of a desktop terminal, a display unit of a stationary terminal, and a wall-mounted display unit. The program described in claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the numeric keypad screen displays options as a group of icons, and operates the computer so that a selection can be made from the group of icons. The program described in any one of claims 12 to 14, characterized in that the computer is operated so that the gaze input is performed by determining the direction of the medical professional's eyes when the medical professional looks at the output device after a predetermined pre-setting. The program described in any one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that when the voice input is selected and input on the numeric keypad screen, the processor operates the computer to display a microphone icon on the numeric keypad screen, and when the icon is touched, switch from the numeric keypad screen to a screen that allows voice input. The program described in any one of items 12 to 16, wherein the terminal further includes an audio output unit. A recording medium having the program according to any one of claims 12 to 17 recorded thereon.