Hearing protection device with integrated audiometric testing

US9895088B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Honeywell Hearing Technologies AS · NO

Inventors

• Viggo Henriksen · Trondheim, NO
• Trym Holter · Sydney, AU
• Olav Kvaloy
• Asle Melvaer · Sandvika, NO
• Georg E. Ottesen · Trondheim, NO
• Odd Kristen Østern Pettersen · Trondheim, NO
• Jarle Svean · Trondheim, NO
• Svein Sorsdal · Trondheim, NO

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 13, 2016
• Grant date: Feb 20, 2018
• Expiry date: Sep 13, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04R1/1091
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A hearing protection device is disclosed which incorporates integrated audiometric testing, thereby allowing for testing without removal of safety hearing protection. The hearing protection is typically intended to be worn for the duration of a work shift, and allows for self-testing during the shift. Embodiments of the device may utilize a series of partial test sessions, so that each test session is kept brief so as to not interfere unduly with the work schedule. This may encourage frequent testing, hopefully aiding in early detection of potential hearing loss. Additionally, methods of use are disclosed.