Systems and methods for the screening and monitoring of inner ear function

US9339216B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS · US

Inventors

• Stephen Fausti · Tigard, US
• Roger Ellingson · Portland, US
• Wendy Helt · Vancouver, US
• Peter Jacobs · Portland, US
• Grayson Silaski · Portland, US
• Debra Wilmington · Vancouver, US
• Samuel Gordon · Tualatin, US
• Marilyn Dille · Vancouver, US
• Garnett McMillan · Portland, US
• Kelly Reavis · Portland, US
• Dawn Martin · Portland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 15, 2013
• Grant date: May 17, 2016
• Expiry date: Mar 1, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B5/121
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for monitoring or testing the hearing of a user using a portable unit include presenting a plurality of test frequencies for selection by a user and storing data about those frequencies, and the user's response to stimuli presented at those frequencies, and comparing the stored data to previously acquired hearing data. Using mathematical prediction algorithms, changes in baseline hearing values can be used to identify potential hearing issues, especially hearing issues associated with ototoxicity.