Computer implemented methods for reducing the effects of tinnitus
US6155971A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F11/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A computer-implemented method for diagnosing and/or treating tinnitus in a human subject is disclosed. The method includes generating tonal stimuli for characterizing the intensity and frequency range of the tinnitus. The method further includes generating a set of tonal stimuli used in tests comprised of tasks designed to treat the tinnitus of the human subject. The tests may be readministered at varying levels of difficulty based on the performance of the human subject. The computer-implemented method further includes providing the set of tests to the human being and receiving a response from the human being. The response from the human subject is compared to a performance threshold before potential modification of the tests. The computer-implemented method includes administration using at least two computers where at least one is local and the other is remote.
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