System and methods of subject classification based on assessed hearing capabilities
US9319812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/55
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of assessing hearing characteristics of a subject is provided. The method includes determining a hearing capability of the subject based on responses of the subject to a series of sounds presented to the subject. Each sound corresponds to a presence, absence or irrelevance of a predetermined plurality of features. The method further includes assigning the subject to one of a predetermined plurality of classes based upon the responses of the subject, each of the plurality of classes being derived from hearing tests performed on a plurality of other subjects.
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