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Speech-based optimization of digital hearing devices

US7206416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2004
Grant dateApr 17, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R25/505
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of tuning a digital hearing device can include playing portions of test audio, wherein each portion of test audio represents one or more distinctive features of speech. The method also can include receiving user responses to played portions of test audio heard through the digital hearing device and comparing the user responses with the portions of test audio. An operational parameter of the digital hearing device can be adjusted according to the comparing step, wherein the operational parameter is associated with one or more of the distinctive features of speech.

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