Audiogram, system for aiding hearing, and method for use of same
US12262179B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/55
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An audiogram, a system for aiding hearing and a method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a hearing aid device equipped with sound processing capabilities, including a microphone, speaker, and electronic signal processor wirelessly communicates with a smart device. The electronic signal processor is adaptable based on a custom audiogram-vivo adaptare audiogram-stored at the hearing aid device, which can be dynamically adjusted through a smart device application. Patients can directly influence their hearing experience by modifying the vivo adaptare audiogram via the app, adjusting settings like sound level, directional microphone activation, and noise cancellation levels. This allows users to tailor hearing aid settings to the immediate environment and personal hearing needs, ensuring an optimized auditory experience. The system emphasizes user control and adaptability, offering a significant advancement in hearing aid technology.
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