Abstract: A medical apparatus (130) transmits a data file to a computer (100) for maintenance. The maintenance computer (100) stores the received file and transmits operation image information fetched from the medical apparatus (13) together with the stored data file to a computer (110) for support. The support computer (110) transmits support information to the maintenance computer (100) in accordance with the received data file and the operation image information. Thus, it is possible to perform correct diagnosis of the medical apparatus.

Abstract: A control apparatus for controlling movement of a table supporting an object under inspection in a medical diagnosis system includes a driving power unit for moving the table, a position detector for outputting a signal indicating a position of the table, a positioning servo-control unit for controlling the driving power unit so that the detected position signal coincides with a given desired value, a manipulating force detector for outputting a force signal corresponding to a manipulating force applied by an operator, a force-to-position conversion unit for converting the force signal into a position change quantity for the table, a force control unit for controlling the driving power unit in accordance with the position change quantity so long as the manipulating force is being detected, and a change-over unit for selecting either the positioning servo-control unit or the force control unit in response to operation of the operator.