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System and method of improving audio signals for the hearing impaired

US8712067B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2008
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2225/43
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for using an audiogram and audio filters to provide improved audio characteristics for hearing impaired listeners by equalizing the received sound level of the signal across the frequency spectrum. The system and method further provide for modifying an audio signal based on the personal hearing characteristics of a listener to compensate for hearing loss.

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