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Using a genetic algorithm to fit a cochlear implant system to a patient

US8301259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Gregory H. Wakefield · Ann Arbor, US
Chris Van Den Hobert · Aurora, US
Aaron Parkinson · Parker, US
Wendy Parkinson · Parker, US
Sean Lineaweaver · Parker, US
Jim Patrick · Chatswood, AU
John Louis Parker · Chatswood, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 14, 2004
Grant date	Oct 30, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 10, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/0541
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and method for at least partially fitting a cochlear implant system to a patient is described, comprising: executing a genetic algorithm to select values for a subset of one or more parameters selected from a plurality of parameters for which values are to be selected to fit the implant, wherein said genetic algorithm is operable to generate one or more successive generations of values for said parameter subset; and determining, based on patient feedback, said values of said values for said parameter subset in each of said one or more successive generations.

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