Method and apparatus for controlling a hearing instrument to relieve tinitus, hyperacusis, and hearing loss
US9883300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/01
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hearing instrument and a method for operating a hearing instrument for relieving tinnitus, hyperacusis, and/or hearing loss is provided. The hearing instrument and/or the method includes receiving and manipulating an audio signal at a signal processor to create a manipulated audio signal, providing a tinnitus relief sound having an operational level based on a present volume level from an audio signal, and generating an output signal based on the manipulated audio signal and the tinnitus relief sound.
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