Method of operating a hearing instrument based on an estimation of present cognitive load of a user and a hearing aid system
US9313585B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/81
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating a hearing instrument for processing an input sound and to provide an output stimulus according to a user's particular needs, and related system, computer readable medium and data processing system. An object is to provide an improved customization of a hearing instrument. The method includes the steps a) providing an estimate of the present cognitive load of the user; b) providing processing of an input signal originating from the input sound according to a user's particular needs; and c) adapting the processing in dependence of the estimate the present cognitive load of the user. The estimate of the present cognitive load of a user is produced by in-situ direct measures of cognitive load (e.g. based on EEG-measurements, body temperature, etc.) or by an on-line cognitive model in the hearing aid system whose parameters have been preferably adjusted to fit to the individual user.
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