Media system and method of accommodating hearing loss using a personalized audio filter
US12058494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/11
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A media system and a method of using the media system to accommodate hearing loss of a user, are described. The method includes selecting a personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter that corresponds to a hearing loss profile of the user. The personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter can be one of several level-and-frequency-dependent audio filters having respective average gain levels and respective gain contours. An accommodative audio output signal can be generated by applying the personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter to an audio input signal to enhance the audio input signal based on an input level and an input frequency of the audio input signal. The audio output signal can be played by an audio output device to deliver speech or music that the user perceives clearly, despite the hearing loss of the user. Other aspects are also described and claimed.
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