Method and apparatus for alleviating tinnitus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus therefor, the method comprising: acquiring data on tinnitus; receiving trigger information indicating satisfaction of a set operation condition; in response to receiving the trigger information, outputting, on the basis of the data on tinnitus, a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus; and adjusting the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus.

Description

Methods and devices for alleviating tinnitus

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method and device for alleviating tinnitus, and more particularly, to a method and device for alleviating tinnitus by outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus.

[0002] Tinnitus (also known as tinnitus) refers to the sensation of abnormal sound in the ear or head without any external auditory stimulation. Tinnitus can include both pulsatile and non-pulsatile types. Pulsatile tinnitus, in particular, can be caused by abnormal vascular structures, such as abnormal blood vessels or tumors, or increased blood flow, resulting in a sensation of a heartbeat or pulse in the ear. Pulsatile tinnitus affects approximately 4% of the general population and approximately 10% of all tinnitus sufferers.

[0003] Pulsatile tinnitus can be caused by asymmetrical enlargement of one side of the veins surrounding the ear, which run from the head to the heart, or by thinning or defects in the bone surrounding the vein over time. Pulsatile tinnitus can also be caused by abnormal blood vessel shape, blood clots, narrowing of the vessels, high blood pressure, vascular disease, thyroid abnormalities, and vascular tumors. Pulsatile tinnitus is often heard as a whooshing, whooshing, or thumping sound, often synchronized with the heartbeat.

[0004] Tinnitus can be broadly categorized into objective tinnitus and subjective tinnitus. Pulsatile tinnitus is mostly classified as objective tinnitus, while non-pulsatile tinnitus is mostly classified as subjective tinnitus.

[0005] A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include a step of acquiring data on tinnitus, a step of receiving trigger information indicating satisfaction of a set operating condition, a step of outputting a sound wave for alleviating tinnitus based on the data on tinnitus upon receiving the trigger information, and a step of adjusting the sound wave for alleviating tinnitus.

[0006] An electronic device for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment includes a memory storing at least one instruction and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor executes at least one instruction to obtain data on tinnitus, receive trigger information indicating satisfaction of a set operating condition, and upon receiving the trigger information, output a sound wave for alleviating tinnitus based on the data on tinnitus and adjust the sound wave for alleviating tinnitus.

[0007] A computer-readable recording medium according to one embodiment can store a program that performs a method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for obtaining data on tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method for obtaining data on tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method for receiving heart rate data according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a method for outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a method for adjusting sound waves to alleviate tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining a method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0017] Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description have been omitted to clearly explain the present invention, and similar parts have been designated with similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0018] Meanwhile, when a component is said to be "connected" to another component in this specification, this includes not only cases where it is "directly connected" but also cases where it is "connected with another component in between." Furthermore, when a component is said to "include" another component, this does not exclude other components, but rather may include other components, unless otherwise specifically stated.

[0019] In describing the embodiments, detailed descriptions of related known technologies are omitted if they are judged to unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present disclosure. Furthermore, terms containing ordinal numbers, such as "first" or "second," used herein may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0020] The operating principles and various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the attached drawings below.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1, an electronic device (100) may include a memory (110) and a processor (120).

[0023] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may represent a device used to process or control information using electrical signals. For example, the electronic device (100) may include a computer, a smartphone, a TV, a digital camera, a music player, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0024] In one embodiment, the memory (110) stores various information, data, commands, programs, etc. required for the operation of the electronic device (100). The memory (110) may include at least one of volatile memory or non-volatile memory, or a combination thereof. The memory (110) may include at least one type of storage medium among a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory, etc.), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read-Only Memory), an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), a PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), a magnetic memory, a magnetic disk, and an optical disk. In addition, the memory (110) may correspond to a web storage or a cloud server that performs a storage function on the Internet.

[0025] In one embodiment, the memory (110) may store various data, programs or applications for driving and controlling the electronic device (100).

[0026] In one embodiment, a program stored in memory (110) may include one or more instructions. The program (one or more instructions) or application stored in memory (110) may be executed by the processor (120).

[0027] In one embodiment, the processor (120) controls the overall operation of the electronic device (100) and the signal flow between the durable components of the electronic device (100), and performs a function of processing data. The processor (120) may be implemented as one or more processors. The processor (120) may perform a predetermined operation by executing instructions or commands stored in the memory (110). In addition, the processor (120) controls the operation of components provided in the electronic device (100).

[0028] In one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a single core, dual cores, triple cores, quad cores, and multiples thereof. Additionally, the processor (120) may include multiple processors. For example, the processor (120) may be implemented as a main processor (not shown) and a subprocessor (not shown) operating in a sleep mode.

[0029] In one embodiment, the processor (120) may include at least one of a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Graphic Processing Unit (GPU), and a Video Processing Unit (VPU). Alternatively, according to an embodiment, the processor (120) may be implemented in the form of a System On Chip (SoC) that integrates at least one of a CPU, a GPU, and a VPU. Alternatively, the processor (120) may further include a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). In one embodiment, the processor (120) may represent a circuit such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a Micro Processor Unit (MPU), an Application Processor (AP), a Communication Processor (CP), a System On Chip (SoC), and an Integrated Circuit (IC).

[0030] In one embodiment, the processor (120) may obtain data on tinnitus. In one embodiment, the processor (120) may receive trigger information indicating the satisfaction of a set operating condition. In one embodiment, upon receiving the trigger information, the processor (120) may output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus based on the data on tinnitus. In one embodiment, the processor (120) may adjust the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus.

[0031] In one embodiment, the processor (120) may receive heart rate data from a wearable device. In one embodiment, the processor (120) may output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on the received heart rate data and tinnitus data.

[0032] In one embodiment, the processor (120) can record tinnitus using an audio input device. In one embodiment, the processor (120) can adjust the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave.

[0033] In one embodiment, the processor (120) may select a category for tinnitus. In one embodiment, the processor (120) may adjust at least one of the duration, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus based on the selected category. In one embodiment, the processor (120) may obtain data regarding the adjusted tinnitus.

[0034] In one embodiment, the processor (120) can control the output of sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the processor (120) can output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus while outputting audio content.

[0035] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0036] Referring to FIG. 2, a method performed by an electronic device (100) to alleviate tinnitus is generally described.

[0037] Referring to 210, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on tinnitus.

[0038] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can record tinnitus using an audio input device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data about tinnitus by recording tinnitus using the audio input device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain the recorded tinnitus as data about tinnitus.

[0039] An exemplary embodiment of obtaining data on tinnitus by recording pulsatile tinnitus using an audio input device is described below with reference to FIG. 3.

[0040] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can select a category for tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus based on the selected category. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data regarding the adjusted tinnitus.

[0041] An exemplary embodiment of obtaining data on tinnitus based on categories is described below with reference to FIG. 4.

[0042] Referring to 220, the electronic device (100) may receive trigger information indicating that a set operating condition has been met. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may receive trigger information indicating that a set operating condition has been met from a wearable device, an audio input device, earphones, headphones, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0043] In one embodiment, the operating condition may refer to a condition that must be met in order to perform an operation that outputs sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. In order to perform an operation that outputs sound waves that alleviate tinnitus to a user, a condition that causes tinnitus to occur in the user must be met.

[0044] In one embodiment, the operating condition may refer to a condition that is met when tinnitus occurs to the user. In one embodiment, the operating condition may be preset in the electronic device (100). The operating condition may be set as a default value in the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the operating condition may be preset by the user. The user may set the operating condition in the electronic device (100).

[0045] In one embodiment, the set operating conditions may include, but are not limited to, conditions set based on at least one of data related to heart rate, blood pressure, a gyro sensor, and tinnitus.

[0046] In one embodiment, a condition set based on heart rate may be met when the user's heart rate exceeds a threshold. For example, the user's heart rate may be measured using a wearable device such as a smartwatch, but this is not limited thereto.

[0047] In one embodiment, the condition set based on blood pressure may be a condition that is met when the user's blood pressure exceeds a threshold. For example, the user's blood pressure may be measured using a wearable device such as a smartwatch, but is not limited thereto.

[0048] In one embodiment, a condition set based on the gyro sensor may be a condition that is met when the gyro sensor detects a specific change in the user's posture. For example, a condition set based on the gyro sensor may be a condition that is met when the user detects a specific posture, such as lying down or leaning their head back.

[0049] In one embodiment, a gyro sensor is a sensor that measures rotational speed and can be used to detect information about the rotational motion of an object. In one embodiment, the gyro sensor may be included in a wearable device, an audio input device, earphones, or headphones. In one embodiment, a condition set based on the gyro sensor may be a condition that is satisfied when a specific change in the user's posture is detected by combining the gyro sensor and the acceleration sensor.

[0050] In one embodiment, the condition set based on data about tinnitus may be a condition that is satisfied when the sound detected by the audio input device is compared with data about tinnitus and the similarity exceeds a threshold value. In one embodiment, the sound detected by the audio input device may be tinnitus detected by the audio input device, earphones, or an inner microphone of headphones.

[0051] In one embodiment, comparing the sound detected by the acoustic input device with the data about tinnitus may include comparing at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the sound and the data, respectively. For example, a condition set based on the data about tinnitus may include a condition that is satisfied when the sound detected by the acoustic input device and the data about tinnitus have a similarity of 95% or higher.

[0052] In one embodiment, the condition set based on tinnitus data may be a condition that is satisfied when the similarity between the heart rate and tinnitus data exceeds a threshold value. In one embodiment, comparing the heart rate and tinnitus data may include comparing at least one of the length and beat of the heart rate and the data, respectively. For example, the condition set based on tinnitus data may include a condition that is satisfied when the similarity between the heart rate and tinnitus data is 95% or higher.

[0053] In one embodiment, the set operating condition may be a combination of conditions set based on at least one of data related to heart rate, blood pressure, a gyro sensor, and tinnitus. For example, the set operating condition may include a condition that must be satisfied when the heart rate exceeds a threshold value and a condition that must be satisfied when the blood pressure exceeds a threshold value. However, this is not limited thereto.

[0054] In one embodiment, the set operating conditions may include conditions that automatically operate upon fulfillment of the operating conditions, or conditions that manually operate upon fulfillment of the operating conditions.

[0055] In one embodiment, the condition for automatically operating upon fulfillment of an operating condition may be a condition for automatically operating without user input or control when the operating condition is fulfilled. In one embodiment, the condition for automatically operating upon fulfillment of an operating condition may be a condition for automatically outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus when the operating condition is fulfilled.

[0056] In one embodiment, the condition for manually operating upon fulfillment of the operating condition may be a condition for manually operating based on a user's input or control when the operating condition is fulfilled. In one embodiment, when the operating condition is fulfilled, the electronic device (100) may display a notification on the display of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the user may perform a user input or control to output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus according to the displayed notification. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus based on the user's input or control.

[0057] In one embodiment, the set operating conditions may be further set by the user. In one embodiment, the user may set the operating conditions for outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user may input the operating conditions for outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus to the electronic device (100).

[0058] In one embodiment, the trigger information may indicate the satisfaction of a set operating condition. The trigger information may trigger or induce the electronic device (100) to output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus.

[0059] In one embodiment, when a set operating condition is met, a wearable device, an audio input device, earphones, headphones, etc. may transmit trigger information to the electronic device (100). For example, when a user's heart rate exceeds a threshold value, the wearable device may transmit trigger information to the electronic device (100).

[0060] In one embodiment, the trigger information may include at least one of information about a set operating condition, information indicating that the set operating condition has been met, information indicating that an operation is to be performed automatically, and notification information for performing a manual operation.

[0061] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine whether tinnitus occurs upon receiving trigger information. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus upon receiving the trigger information. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can display a notification for outputting a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus upon receiving the trigger information. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus based on user input or control.

[0062] The established operating conditions are based on at least one of heart rate, blood pressure, gyroscope sensor, and tinnitus data, and encompass a variety of conditions that can cause tinnitus. By considering a broader range of tinnitus conditions, rather than solely heart rate-based conditions, tinnitus relief can be enhanced. Furthermore, by allowing the user to further customize operating conditions and setting automatic or manual operation, user convenience and the user experience can be enhanced.

[0063] Referring to 230, the electronic device (100) can receive heart rate data from a wearable device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on the received heart rate data and tinnitus data.

[0064] An exemplary embodiment of receiving heart rate data is described below with reference to FIG. 5.

[0065] Referring to 240, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus based on data about tinnitus upon receiving trigger information. In response to receiving the trigger information, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus based on data about tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus based on received heart rate data and data about tinnitus.

[0066] In one embodiment, the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus may include an antiphase sound wave of the tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may control the output of the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus while outputting audio content. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output the audio content while outputting the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus.

[0067] An exemplary embodiment of outputting sound waves to alleviate tinnitus is described below with reference to FIG. 6.

[0068] Referring to 250, the electronic device (100) can adjust sound waves to alleviate tinnitus.

[0069] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust the tinnitus-relieving sound wave by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus-relieving sound wave.

[0070] In one embodiment, the user can receive real-time feedback on the tinnitus alleviation results by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user can adjust the sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on the tinnitus alleviation results received in real-time.

[0071] An exemplary embodiment of adjusting sound waves to alleviate tinnitus is described below with reference to FIG. 7.

[0072] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method for obtaining data on tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on tinnitus by recording tinnitus using an audio input device (310). In one embodiment, obtaining data on tinnitus may include recording tinnitus using an audio input device (310).

[0074] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can record tinnitus using the audio input device (310). In one embodiment, the tinnitus recorded using the audio input device (310) can include pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can record pulsatile tinnitus using the audio input device (310).

[0075] In one embodiment, the acoustic input device (310) may refer to a device that detects sound and converts it into a form that can be processed by a digital system, such as a computer. In one embodiment, the acoustic input device (310) may include a microphone, a voice recognition device, an acoustic sensor, a line-in microphone, a headset, earphones, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

[0076] In one embodiment, pulsatile tinnitus may refer to the hearing of a heartbeat or pulse in the ear, caused by abnormal vascular structures, such as abnormal blood vessels and tumors, or increased blood flow. In one embodiment, pulsatile tinnitus may manifest as a sound synchronized with the heartbeat, and may have a beat that matches the heartbeat.

[0077] In one embodiment, pulsatile tinnitus may correspond to objective tinnitus. In one embodiment, objective tinnitus is tinnitus that can be heard not only by the patient but also by others, and can occur primarily when a sound originating from a certain part of the body is heard in the ear. For example, objective tinnitus can be caused by sounds generated by blood vessels, sounds generated by muscle contraction and relaxation, sounds generated by structural parts such as joints, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0078] In one embodiment, when a user (320) experiences tinnitus, the user (320) can record the tinnitus using the audio input device (310). In one embodiment, when a user (320) experiences pulsatile tinnitus, the user (320) can record the pulsatile tinnitus using the audio input device (310).

[0079] In one embodiment, the audio input device (310) may include an electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a microphone. In one embodiment, a user (320) may record tinnitus using the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the user (320) may record tinnitus using a microphone included in the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may record tinnitus using an inner microphone included in the audio input device (310).

[0080] In one embodiment, the audio input device (310) may take the form of earphones or headphones. In one embodiment, the audio input device (310) may take the form of wired earphones or wired headphones including an inner microphone. In one embodiment, unlike the one illustrated in FIG. 3, the audio input device (310) may take the form of wireless earphones or wireless headphones including an inner microphone. For example, the audio input device (310) may include the Galaxy Buds, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0081] In one embodiment, the inner microphone may refer to a microphone built into earphones or headphones. In one embodiment, the inner microphone is positioned close to the user's ear and inputs voice or environmental sounds, enabling functions such as calling, voice commands, recording, and voice recognition.

[0082] In one embodiment, the user (320) can record tinnitus by connecting the audio input device (310) to the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the user (320) can record tinnitus by connecting the audio input device (310) to the electronic device (100) by wire. In one embodiment, the user (320) can record tinnitus by connecting the audio input device (310) to the electronic device (100) wirelessly.

[0083] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may be connected to the audio input device (310) by wire. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may be connected to the audio input device (310) wirelessly. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may be connected to the audio input device (310) by wire or wirelessly to record tinnitus.

[0084] In one embodiment, a user (320) can record tinnitus by connecting an audio input device (310) to the user's (320) ear. In one embodiment, an electronic device (100) can record tinnitus using an audio input device (310) connected to the user's (320) ear.

[0085] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain recorded tinnitus as data about tinnitus. In one embodiment, the data about tinnitus can include tinnitus of the user (320) recorded using an audio input device (310) or pulsatile tinnitus of the user (320).

[0086] In one embodiment, when tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on the recorded tinnitus. In one embodiment, when tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can alleviate tinnitus by outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, when tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can alleviate tinnitus using the recorded tinnitus.

[0087] By recording tinnitus using an audio input device (310) such as earphones, data on tinnitus can be easily obtained without using a medical device to record tinnitus. This ease of obtaining tinnitus data can lead to cost savings and improved accessibility.

[0088] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method for obtaining data on tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on tinnitus. In one embodiment, the data on tinnitus can include data on pulsatile tinnitus and data on non-pulsatile tinnitus.

[0090] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may preset categories for tinnitus. In one embodiment, the categories for tinnitus may include a first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus and a second category (420) for non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the categories may be expressed as types, types, settings, etc., but are not limited thereto.

[0091] In one embodiment, nonpulsatile tinnitus refers to a persistent sound in the ears that is not related to a heartbeat. In one embodiment, nonpulsatile tinnitus may be caused by problems with the auditory system, medication side effects, stress, and psychological factors. For example, nonpulsatile tinnitus may include, but is not limited to, ringing, buzzing, or gritty noises in the ears.

[0092] In one embodiment, non-pulsatile tinnitus may correspond to subjective tinnitus. In one embodiment, subjective tinnitus may refer to a sound experienced by an individual in the ear that is not heard externally, and is subjectively felt and perceived by the individual. For example, subjective tinnitus may include, but is not limited to, whistling, ringing, channel noise, electronic device noise, etc.

[0093] In one embodiment, the categories for tinnitus may be represented by pre-recorded tinnitus that may exist and categorized by type.

[0094] In one embodiment, the first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus may be expressed as Regular. In one embodiment, the first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus may include Bruit, Hum, Heartbeat, Thump, and Continuous, but is not limited thereto.

[0095] In one embodiment, Bruit may be an abnormal tinnitus that can be heard with a stethoscope, such as a hissing sound. In one embodiment, Hum may be a sound such as 'whuuuu' or 'whuuuu'. In one embodiment, Heartbeat may be a tinnitus that resembles a heartbeat. In one embodiment, Thump may be a tapping or knocking sound such as 'kung' or 'tak'. In one embodiment, Continuous may be a sound that is continuous without interruption, and may be a sound that has a regularity.

[0096] In one embodiment, the second category (420) for non-pulsatile tinnitus may be expressed as Irregular. In one embodiment, the second category (420) for non-pulsatile tinnitus may include, but is not limited to, Brisk Click, Crunchy, Dull Click, Fluttering, Thump, and Rub.

[0097] In one embodiment, Brisk Click may be represented by a fast clicking sound. In one embodiment, Crunchy may be represented by a sound such as 'crunchy' or 'crunchy'. In one embodiment, Dull Click may be represented by a slow clicking sound. In one embodiment, Fluttering may be represented by a fluttering sound. In one embodiment, Thump may be represented by a striking or tapping sound such as 'thud' or 'thud'. In one embodiment, Rub may be represented by a rubbing or rubbing sound.

[0098] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may select a category for tinnitus. In one embodiment, the category for tinnitus may include a first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus and a second category (420) for non-pulsatile tinnitus.

[0099] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may select a first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user may select a first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus using the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the user may select a first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus displayed on the display of the electronic device (100).

[0100] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output a selected pulsatile tinnitus sound based on a user input selecting a first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output the selected pulsatile tinnitus sound to an audio output device connected to the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output the selected pulsatile tinnitus sound to a speaker of the electronic device (100).

[0101] In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the pulsatile tinnitus sound produced by the user is similar to the pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user based on the output. In one embodiment, the user can select a first category (410) that is similar to the pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user.

[0102] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus based on the selected category. In one embodiment, the selected category can include a first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus and a second category (420) for non-pulsatile tinnitus.

[0103] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the pulsatile tinnitus based on the selected first category (410). In one embodiment, the user can use the electronic device (100) to adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the pulsatile tinnitus based on the selected first category (410).

[0104] In one embodiment, adjusting the duration of pulsatile tinnitus may be expressed as adjusting the duration of the onset and release times of pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, adjusting the frequency of pulsatile tinnitus may be expressed as adjusting the pitch of the pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, adjusting the intensity of pulsatile tinnitus may be expressed as adjusting the volume of the pulsatile tinnitus.

[0105] In one embodiment, the user can adjust the pulsatile tinnitus of the selected first category (410) to resemble the pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user. In one embodiment, when the user adjusts the duration of the pulsatile tinnitus, the electronic device (100) can output the sound of the pulsatile tinnitus based on the adjusted duration of the pulsatile tinnitus.

[0106] In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the output pulsatile tinnitus sound is similar to the pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user based on the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus duration. In one embodiment, the user can set the pulsatile tinnitus duration to be similar to the pulsatile tinnitus duration heard by the user.

[0107] In one embodiment, when a user adjusts the frequency of pulsatile tinnitus, the electronic device (100) can output a pulsatile tinnitus sound based on the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus frequency. In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the pulsatile tinnitus sound output according to the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus frequency is similar to the pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user. In one embodiment, the user can set a pulsatile tinnitus frequency similar to the frequency of pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user.

[0108] In one embodiment, when a user adjusts the intensity of pulsatile tinnitus, the electronic device (100) can output a pulsatile tinnitus sound based on the adjusted intensity of pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the pulsatile tinnitus sound output according to the adjusted intensity of pulsatile tinnitus is similar to the pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user. In one embodiment, the user can set the intensity of pulsatile tinnitus to be similar to the intensity of pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user.

[0109] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may obtain data regarding the adjusted tinnitus. In one embodiment, the data regarding the adjusted tinnitus may include data regarding the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus and data regarding the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus.

[0110] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the pulsatile tinnitus is similar to the pulsatile tinnitus heard by adjusting the pulsatile tinnitus for the selected first category (410).

[0111] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may obtain data on the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus as data on the tinnitus. In one embodiment, the data on the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus may include data on tinnitus in which at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the pulsatile tinnitus of the first category (410) has been adjusted.

[0112] In one embodiment, when tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on data about the adjusted tinnitus. In one embodiment, when tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can alleviate tinnitus by outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, when tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can alleviate pulsatile tinnitus using data about the adjusted tinnitus.

[0113] In one embodiment, when pulsatile tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate the pulsatile tinnitus based on the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus data. In one embodiment, when pulsatile tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can alleviate the pulsatile tinnitus by outputting sound waves that alleviate the pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, when pulsatile tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can alleviate the pulsatile tinnitus using the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus data.

[0114] By selecting a first category (410) for pulsatile tinnitus and adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the pulsatile tinnitus for the selected first category (410), data on pulsatile tinnitus can be acquired even without recording the pulsatile tinnitus. This has the effect of improving user convenience and accessibility, as data on pulsatile tinnitus can be acquired even without an audio input device such as a microphone.

[0115] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may select a second category (420) for non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user may select a second category for non-pulsatile tinnitus using the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the user may select a second category (420) for non-pulsatile tinnitus displayed on the display of the electronic device (100).

[0116] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output a sound of the selected non-pulsatile tinnitus based on a user input selecting a second category (420) for non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output the sound of the selected non-pulsatile tinnitus to an audio output device connected to the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output the sound of the selected non-pulsatile tinnitus to a speaker of the electronic device (100).

[0117] In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the non-pulsatile tinnitus sound produced by the user is similar to the non-pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user based on the sound. In one embodiment, the user can select a second category (420) that is similar to the non-pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user.

[0118] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the non-pulsatile tinnitus based on the selected second category (420). In one embodiment, the user can use the electronic device (100) to adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the non-pulsatile tinnitus based on the selected second category (420).

[0119] In one embodiment, adjusting the duration of non-pulsatile tinnitus may refer to adjusting the duration of the onset and release times of non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, adjusting the frequency of non-pulsatile tinnitus may refer to adjusting the pitch of non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, adjusting the intensity of non-pulsatile tinnitus may refer to adjusting the volume of non-pulsatile tinnitus.

[0120] In one embodiment, the user can adjust the non-pulsatile tinnitus of the selected second category (420) to resemble the non-pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user. In one embodiment, when the user adjusts the length of the non-pulsatile tinnitus, the electronic device (100) can output the sound of the non-pulsatile tinnitus based on the adjusted length of the non-pulsatile tinnitus.

[0121] In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the output non-pulsatile tinnitus sound is similar to the non-pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user based on the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus duration. In one embodiment, the user can set the non-pulsatile tinnitus duration to be similar to the non-pulsatile tinnitus duration heard by the user.

[0122] In one embodiment, when a user adjusts the frequency of non-pulsatile tinnitus, the electronic device (100) can output a non-pulsatile tinnitus sound based on the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus frequency. In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the non-pulsatile tinnitus sound output according to the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus frequency is similar to the non-pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user. In one embodiment, the user can set a non-pulsatile tinnitus frequency that is similar to the frequency of non-pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user.

[0123] In one embodiment, when a user adjusts the intensity of non-pulsatile tinnitus, the electronic device (100) can output a non-pulsatile tinnitus sound based on the adjusted intensity of non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the non-pulsatile tinnitus sound output according to the adjusted intensity of non-pulsatile tinnitus is similar to the non-pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user. In one embodiment, the user can set the intensity of non-pulsatile tinnitus to be similar to the intensity of non-pulsatile tinnitus heard by the user.

[0124] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user can determine non-pulsatile tinnitus similar to the non-pulsatile tinnitus heard by adjusting the non-pulsatile tinnitus for the selected second category (420). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus as tinnitus data.

[0125] In one embodiment, when non-pulsatile tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate non-pulsatile tinnitus based on data about the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, when non-pulsatile tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can alleviate non-pulsatile tinnitus by outputting sound waves that alleviate non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, when non-pulsatile tinnitus occurs, the electronic device (100) can alleviate non-pulsatile tinnitus using data about the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus.

[0126] In one embodiment, the data for the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus may include data for tinnitus that has at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the non-pulsatile tinnitus of the second category (420) adjusted.

[0127] By selecting a second category (420) for non-pulsatile tinnitus and adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of non-pulsatile tinnitus for the selected second category (420), data can be obtained for non-pulsatile tinnitus that cannot be recorded. Since non-pulsatile tinnitus is mainly a subjective (subjective) tinnitus and is often not recordable, adjusting the preset category, length, frequency, and intensity for non-pulsatile tinnitus has the effect of improving user convenience and accessibility.

[0128] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a method for receiving heart rate data according to one embodiment.

[0129] Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (100) can receive heart rate data from the wearable device (510).

[0130] In one embodiment, a wearable device (510) may refer to an electronic device that can be worn on the body and monitors and collects the user's activities, health information, location, heart rate, etc. in real time through sensors and software.

[0131] In one embodiment, the wearable device (510) may include a function for measuring the heart rate of a user (520). For example, the wearable device (510) may include, but is not limited to, a smartwatch, a fitness tracker, smart glasses, a wearable health monitor, and the like.

[0132] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may receive trigger information indicating that a set operating condition has been met. In one embodiment, upon receiving the trigger information, the electronic device (100) may transmit a signal requesting heart rate data to the wearable device (510).

[0133] In one embodiment, the wearable device (510) may measure the heart rate of the user (520) upon receiving a signal requesting heart rate data. In one embodiment, the wearable device (510) may transmit the heart rate data including information about the measured heart rate of the user (520) to the electronic device (100).

[0134] In one embodiment, the heart rate may refer to the number of times the user's (520) heart contracts and relaxes over a given period of time, and may be expressed as a pulse. In one embodiment, the heart rate data may include information on at least one of the user's heart rate per minute, heart rate cycle, and heart rate interval, but is not limited thereto.

[0135] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine the next heartbeat timing of the user (520) based on the received heartbeat data. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine the current heartbeat cycle, heartbeat interval, and heartbeat timing of the user (520) based on the received heartbeat data.

[0136] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on received heart rate data and tinnitus data. In one embodiment, the sound waves that alleviate tinnitus may include sound waves that are antiphase to the tinnitus.

[0137] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may generate sound waves to alleviate tinnitus based on data about the tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may adjust the sound waves to alleviate tinnitus generated based on the data about the tinnitus to match the user's current heartbeat.

[0138] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can combine heart rate data and tinnitus data to determine the next heartbeat of the user (620). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can combine heart rate data and tinnitus data to determine a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus.

[0139] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may generate a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus to match the current heartbeat of the user (520) based on the received heartbeat data and tinnitus data. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus generated based on the received heartbeat data and tinnitus data.

[0140] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output tinnitus-alleviating sound waves generated based on the received heartbeat data and tinnitus data to an audio output device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may transmit tinnitus-alleviating sound waves generated based on the received heartbeat data and tinnitus data to an audio output device. For example, the audio output device may include earphones or headphones.

[0141] By outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on heart rate data and tinnitus data, the current heart rate of the user (520) can be reflected and synchronized with the antiphase sound waves of the tinnitus, thereby enhancing the tinnitus alleviation effect.

[0142] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a method of outputting sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0143] Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave for alleviating tinnitus based on data about tinnitus upon receiving trigger information. In response to receiving the trigger information, the electronic device (100) may generate a sound wave (630) for alleviating tinnitus based on data about tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may generate a sound wave (630) for alleviating tinnitus based on heartbeat data and data about tinnitus.

[0144] In one embodiment, the tinnitus-relieving sound wave (630) may include a sound wave that alleviates pulsatile tinnitus and a sound wave that alleviates non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the tinnitus-relieving sound wave (630) may include an antiphase sound wave of the tinnitus.

[0145] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves (630) that alleviate the generated tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves (630) that alleviate the generated tinnitus to an audio output device (610). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can transmit sound waves (630) that alleviate the generated tinnitus to an audio output device (610).

[0146] In one embodiment, the audio output device (610) may refer to an electronic device that generates sound or outputs audio signals, and plays and transmits audio signals to a user in various ways. For example, the audio output device (610) may include earphones, headphones, speakers, sound bars, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0147] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave for alleviating tinnitus based on data about tinnitus upon receiving trigger information. In response to receiving the trigger information, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave (630) for alleviating tinnitus based on data about tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave (630) for alleviating tinnitus based on heart rate data and data about tinnitus.

[0148] In one embodiment, if the condition is to operate automatically upon fulfillment of a preset operating condition, the electronic device (100) may automatically output a sound wave (630) that alleviates tinnitus upon receiving trigger information indicating that the preset operating condition is fulfilled. In one embodiment, if the condition is to operate manually upon fulfillment of a preset operating condition, the electronic device (100) may manually output a sound wave (630) that alleviates tinnitus based on a user input.

[0149] In one embodiment, the sound wave (630) that alleviates tinnitus may include an antiphase sound wave of tinnitus. In one embodiment, the antiphase of sound waves may refer to a phenomenon that occurs when two or more sound waves vibrate in opposite directions. In one embodiment, the antiphase of sound waves may refer to a phenomenon in which two or more sound waves have the same amplitude but the phases of the waves are opposite to each other. In one embodiment, the antiphase of sound waves may refer to a phenomenon in which the amplitudes of two or more sound waves cancel each other out.

[0150] In one embodiment, the antiphase sound wave of tinnitus may refer to a wave or sound signal having the same frequency and amplitude as the tinnitus wave, but with an opposite phase to the tinnitus wave. In one embodiment, when the antiphase sound wave of tinnitus and the tinnitus wave are synthesized, the amplitude of the synthesized wave may have a minimized value.

[0151] In one embodiment, the anti-phase sound wave of the tinnitus may be a wave or sound signal that cancels out the tinnitus. In one embodiment, the anti-phase sound wave of the tinnitus may be a wave or sound signal that cancels out the tinnitus and thus alleviates the tinnitus heard by the user (620).

[0152] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can determine a tinnitus wave based on data about tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can generate an anti-phase wave having the same frequency and amplitude as the tinnitus wave and an opposite phase to the tinnitus wave. In one embodiment, when the tinnitus wave and the anti-phase wave are synthesized, the tinnitus wave and the anti-phase wave can cancel each other out, thereby reducing the amplitude. In one embodiment, the anti-phase wave can correspond to the anti-phase sound wave of the tinnitus.

[0153] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) to the audio output device (610). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can transmit tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) to the audio output device (610).

[0154] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can minimize or reduce tinnitus by outputting tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) to the user (620). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can minimize or reduce tinnitus by transmitting tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) to the user (620).

[0155] In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive tinnitus-relieving sound waves (630) through an audio output device (610). In one embodiment, the audio output device (610) may be connected to the ear of the user (620).

[0156] In one embodiment, the user (620) can simultaneously hear the tinnitus and the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) by receiving the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) through the audio output device (610). In one embodiment, the tinnitus and the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) can be synthesized by the user (620) receiving the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) through the audio output device (610).

[0157] In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) through the audio output device (610), thereby hearing sounds that are free of tinnitus or have tinnitus reduced.

[0158] In one embodiment, the tinnitus-relieving sound wave (630) may exhibit waves that cancel only the point where tinnitus occurs. In one embodiment, the tinnitus-relieving sound wave (630) may not generate waves at points where tinnitus does not occur.

[0159] In one embodiment, a tinnitus alleviation method using sound waves (630) may be expressed as local masking. In one embodiment, local masking may be a method of alleviating tinnitus by targeting the point where tinnitus occurs. In one embodiment, global masking, as opposed to local masking, may be a method of alleviating tinnitus by continuously outputting waves above a certain value regardless of the point where tinnitus occurs. In one embodiment, global masking may make it difficult to hear external sounds or audio content.

[0160] Rather than continuously outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus, by outputting sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus according to the point where tinnitus occurs, there is an effect of protecting the hearing of the user (620), enabling reception of external sounds, and improving the user experience.

[0161] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can control the output of the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can display a user interface for controlling the output of the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) on the display of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the user interface can include a control function for outputting or blocking the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630).

[0162] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output or block sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output or block sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus based on user input through a user interface.

[0163] In one embodiment, if the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) is blocked based on a user input, the electronic device (100) may not output the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630). In one embodiment, if the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) is blocked, the electronic device (100) may not output the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) to the audio output device (610). In one embodiment, if the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) is blocked, the electronic device (100) may not transmit the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) to the audio output device (610).

[0164] In one embodiment, if the condition is to operate automatically upon fulfillment of a set operating condition, the electronic device (100) may maintain or block the output of the sound wave (630) that alleviates tinnitus. In one embodiment, if the condition is to operate manually upon fulfillment of a set operating condition, the electronic device (100) may output or block the sound wave (630) that alleviates tinnitus.

[0165] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can control the output of the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) even if it does not receive trigger information indicating that a set operating condition has been met. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output or block the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) even if it does not receive a trigger condition indicating that a set operating condition has been met.

[0166] By controlling the output of the sound wave (630) that alleviates tinnitus, the output can be blocked by the user (620) if the user (620) does not want the output of the sound wave (630) that alleviates tinnitus, thereby enhancing user convenience and improving user experience.

[0167] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus while outputting audio content. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output audio content while outputting sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus.

[0168] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can synthesize tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) with audio content. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) simultaneously with audio content. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) together with audio content.

[0169] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output audio content while simultaneously outputting sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output audio content together with sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus.

[0170] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) to the audio output device (610) while audio content is output to the audio output device (610). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) to the audio output device (610) simultaneously with outputting audio content to the audio output device (610). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) together with audio content through the audio output device (610).

[0171] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output audio content to the audio output device (610) while the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) is output to the audio output device (610). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output audio content to the audio output device (610) while simultaneously outputting the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) to the audio output device (610). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output audio content together with the tinnitus-alleviating sound wave (630) through the audio output device (610).

[0172] In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) while receiving audio content. In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) through the audio output device (610) while receiving audio content through the audio output device (610).

[0173] In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive audio content while receiving tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630). In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive audio content through the audio output device (610) while receiving tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) through the audio output device (610).

[0174] In one embodiment, the user (620) can receive audio content while simultaneously receiving sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user (620) can receive audio content through the audio output device (610) while simultaneously receiving sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus through the audio output device (610).

[0175] In one embodiment, the user (620) can receive audio content while simultaneously receiving tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630). In one embodiment, the user (620) can receive tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630) through the audio output device (610) while simultaneously receiving audio content through the audio output device (610).

[0176] In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive tinnitus-relieving sound waves (630) along with audio content. In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive tinnitus-relieving sound waves (630) along with audio content via an audio output device (610).

[0177] In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive audio content along with sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user (620) may receive audio content along with sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus through an audio output device (610).

[0178] In one embodiment, a user (620) may listen to audio content while simultaneously having tinnitus minimized or reduced by tinnitus-alleviating sound waves (630).

[0179] By outputting sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus while the electronic device (100) outputs audio content, the user's (620) audio content experience is improved. By outputting sound waves (630) that alleviate tinnitus only at the point where tinnitus occurs, the user's (620) audio content experience is improved.

[0180] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a method for adjusting sound waves to alleviate tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0181] Referring to FIG. 7, the electronic device (100) can adjust sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on user input through a user interface.

[0182] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the outputted sound waves that alleviate tinnitus cancel out the tinnitus heard by the user. In one embodiment, the user can adjust the sound waves that alleviate tinnitus so that the outputted sound waves cancel out the tinnitus heard by the user.

[0183] In one embodiment, a user interface (UI) may refer to an operating environment through which a user can interact with a computer system or software. In one embodiment, a user interface may include graphic design, layout, and input and output methods such as touch, voice, and keyboard.

[0184] In one embodiment, the user interface may include a graphical user interface (GUI). In one embodiment, a user may interact with the software or system through the user interface using a mouse, touch screen, or other input device.

[0185] In one embodiment, the user interface may include functionality for adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus-relieving sound waves. In one embodiment, the user interface may include a help function to assist the user in adjusting the tinnitus-relieving sound waves.

[0186] In one embodiment, the sound waves that alleviate tinnitus may include sound waves that alleviate pulsatile tinnitus and sound waves that alleviate non-pulsatile tinnitus.

[0187] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust the tinnitus-relieving sound wave by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus-relieving sound wave.

[0188] In one embodiment, a method of adjusting the length of a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus may include adjusting at least one of an attack time offset (710), an attack slope offset (720), a release time offset (730), and a release slope offset (740) of the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus.

[0189] In one embodiment, the Attack Time Offset (710) is a parameter that adjusts the Attack Time, which can be used to apply a delay to the time at which a sound wave is generated. In one embodiment, the Attack Time may refer to the time at which the processor reacts when the audio signal exceeds a certain threshold. For example, if the Attack Time is set short, rapid attenuation is applied when the signal increases rapidly, and if the Attack Time is set long, rapid attenuation is delayed, so that the beginning of the signal can be maintained for a long time.

[0190] In one embodiment, the attack slope offset (720) is a parameter that adjusts the intensity at which a sound wave is generated and can be used to adjust the waveform. In one embodiment, the attack slope offset (720) can be applied together with the attack time offset (710), and the waveform at which a sound wave is generated can be adjusted by adjusting the attack slope.

[0191] In one embodiment, the Release Time Offset (730) is a parameter that adjusts the Release Time, and may be used to apply a delay to the Release Time of a sound wave. In one embodiment, the Release Time may refer to the time it takes for the processor to release the attenuation and return to the original level when the audio signal decreases below a threshold value. For example, if the Release Time is set short, the attenuation is released quickly, quickly returning to the original level, and if the Release Time is set long, the attenuation is released slowly, slowly returning to the original level, creating a smooth transition.

[0192] In one embodiment, the Release Slope Offset (740) is a parameter that adjusts the intensity at which the sound wave is released and can be used to adjust the waveform. In one embodiment, the Release Slope Offset (740) can be applied together with the Release Time Offset (730), and the waveform at which the sound wave is generated can be adjusted by adjusting the Release Slope.

[0193] In one embodiment, the user can adjust the length of the tinnitus-relieving sound wave by adjusting at least one of the Attack Time Offset (710), the Attack Slope Offset (720), the Release Time Offset (730), and the Release Slope Offset (740) of the tinnitus-relieving sound wave. In one embodiment, the user can adjust at least one of the Attack Time Offset (710), the Attack Slope Offset (720), the Release Time Offset (730), and the Release Slope Offset (740) so that the tinnitus heard by the user is canceled out so that the tinnitus is not heard or is reduced.

[0194] In one embodiment, a method for adjusting the frequency of a sound wave for alleviating tinnitus may include adjusting the pitch (750) of the sound wave for alleviating tinnitus. In one embodiment, the pitch (750) may refer to a parameter indicating the pitch of a sound. For example, a high frequency may indicate a high pitch (750), and a low frequency may indicate a low pitch (750).

[0195] In one embodiment, the user can adjust the frequency of the tinnitus-relieving sound wave by adjusting the pitch (750) of the tinnitus-relieving sound wave. In one embodiment, the user can adjust the pitch (750) of the tinnitus-relieving sound wave so that the tinnitus heard by the user is canceled out, resulting in no tinnitus or a reduction in tinnitus.

[0196] In one embodiment, a method for adjusting the intensity of a sound wave for alleviating tinnitus may include a method for adjusting the intensity (760) of the sound wave for alleviating tinnitus. In one embodiment, the intensity (760) may refer to a parameter representing the intensity, volume, size, etc. of a sound. For example, a high intensity (760) may represent a loud sound, and a low intensity (760) may represent a soft sound.

[0197] In one embodiment, the user can adjust the intensity of the tinnitus-relieving sound waves by adjusting the intensity (760) of the tinnitus-relieving sound waves. In one embodiment, the user can adjust the intensity (760) of the tinnitus-relieving sound waves so that the tinnitus heard by the user is canceled out, resulting in no tinnitus or a reduction in tinnitus.

[0198] In one embodiment, a method for adjusting sound waves for alleviating tinnitus may include adjusting an equalizer (EQ) (770) of the sound waves for alleviating tinnitus. In one embodiment, the equalizer (EQ) (770) may refer to a device or software that adjusts the frequency range of an audio signal. In one embodiment, a user may use the equalizer (EQ) (770) to amplify or reduce the volume of a specific frequency band.

[0199] In one embodiment, the user can adjust the tinnitus-relieving sound waves by adjusting the equalizer (EQ) (770) of the tinnitus-relieving sound waves. In one embodiment, the user can adjust the equalizer (EQ) (770) of the tinnitus-relieving sound waves so that the tinnitus heard by the user is canceled out, resulting in no tinnitus or a reduction in tinnitus.

[0200] In one embodiment, the user can receive real-time feedback on the tinnitus suppression results by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus-relieving sound waves. The real-time tinnitus suppression results may include tinnitus-relieving sound waves adjusted in real-time by the user. The real-time tinnitus suppression results may be expressed as real-time feedback.

[0201] In one embodiment, the real-time tinnitus cancellation result may be output through the electronic device (100). The real-time tinnitus cancellation result may be output through an audio output device connected to the electronic device (100).

[0202] In one embodiment, a user can receive real-time tinnitus cancellation results from an electronic device (100). The user can receive the real-time tinnitus cancellation results from an audio input device connected to the electronic device (100). The user can hear the real-time tinnitus cancellation results from the electronic device (100) or an audio input device connected to the electronic device (100).

[0203] In one embodiment, the user can determine whether the tinnitus heard by the user has been canceled or reduced based on the real-time tinnitus cancellation results. The user can then adjust the tinnitus-alleviating sound waves based on the real-time tinnitus cancellation results. Based on the real-time tinnitus cancellation results, the user can adjust the tinnitus-alleviating sound waves to cancel or reduce the tinnitus heard by the user.

[0204] By allowing the user to directly adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus-relieving sound waves, the tinnitus-relieving effect can be enhanced and the user experience improved. Even if the tinnitus-relieving sound waves based on heart rate data and tinnitus data differ from the tinnitus experienced by the user, the user can adjust the tinnitus-relieving sound waves to enhance the tinnitus-relieving effect.

[0205] Figure 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0206] Referring to FIG. 8, in step S810, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on tinnitus.

[0207] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can record pulsatile tinnitus using an audio input device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data about tinnitus by recording pulsatile tinnitus using the audio input device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain the recorded pulsatile tinnitus as data about tinnitus.

[0208] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can select a category for tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus based on the selected category. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data regarding the adjusted tinnitus.

[0209] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may select a first category for pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the pulsatile tinnitus based on the selected first category. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may obtain data regarding the adjusted pulsatile tinnitus.

[0210] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can select a second category for non-pulsatile tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the non-pulsatile tinnitus based on the selected second category. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on the adjusted non-pulsatile tinnitus.

[0211] In step S820, the electronic device (100) may receive trigger information indicating that a set operating condition has been met. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may receive trigger information indicating that a set operating condition has been met from at least one of a wearable device, an audio input device, earphones, and headphones.

[0212] In one embodiment, the set operating conditions may include conditions set based on at least one of data regarding heart rate, blood pressure, a gyro sensor, and tinnitus. In one embodiment, the set operating conditions may include a combination of conditions set based on at least one of data regarding heart rate, blood pressure, a gyro sensor, and tinnitus.

[0213] In one embodiment, the set operating conditions may include conditions that automatically operate upon fulfillment of the operating conditions, or conditions that manually operate upon fulfillment of the operating conditions. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may determine whether tinnitus occurs upon receiving trigger information.

[0214] In step S830, upon receiving trigger information, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus based on data about tinnitus. In response to receiving the trigger information, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus based on data about tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output a sound wave that alleviates tinnitus based on received heart rate data and data about tinnitus.

[0215] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus to an audio output device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can control the output of the sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus while outputting audio content. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output audio content while outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus.

[0216] In step S840, the electronic device (100) can adjust the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the sound wave that alleviates tinnitus.

[0217] In one embodiment, the user may receive real-time tinnitus suppression feedback by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus suppressing sound waves. In one embodiment, the user may adjust the tinnitus suppressing sound waves based on the real-time tinnitus suppression feedback.

[0218] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining a method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment.

[0219] Referring to FIG. 9, a method for an electronic device (100) to output tinnitus antiphase sound waves and audio content to an audio output device based on tinnitus data and heartbeat data is described.

[0220] Referring to 910, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can record tinnitus using an audio input device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data on tinnitus by recording tinnitus using an audio input device.

[0221] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can select a category for tinnitus. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can adjust at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus based on the selected category. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can obtain data regarding the adjusted tinnitus.

[0222] Referring to 920, the electronic device (100) may receive heart rate data from a wearable device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may determine the timing of the user's next heartbeat based on the received heart rate data. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may determine the user's current heartbeat cycle, heartbeat interval, and heartbeat timing based on the received heart rate data.

[0223] Referring to 930, the electronic device (100) may output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on the received heartbeat data and tinnitus data. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may generate sound waves that alleviate tinnitus to match the user's current heartbeat based on the received heartbeat data and tinnitus data. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output the sound waves that alleviate tinnitus generated based on the received heartbeat data and tinnitus data to an audio output device.

[0224] Referring to 940, the electronic device (100) may output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus while outputting audio content. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may output audio content while outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus.

[0225] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus to the audio output device while simultaneously outputting audio content to the audio output device. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves that alleviate tinnitus together with audio content through the audio output device.

[0226] Referring to 950, the electronic device (100) can output sound waves and audio content that alleviate tinnitus to an audio output device.

[0227] In one embodiment, the sound waves that alleviate tinnitus may include sound waves that are antiphase to the tinnitus. A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include receiving heart rate data from a wearable device. A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus based on the received heart rate data and tinnitus data.

[0228] In one embodiment, the set operating conditions may include conditions set based on at least one of data related to heart rate, blood pressure, a gyro sensor, and tinnitus. In one embodiment, the set operating conditions may include conditions for automatically operating upon fulfillment of the operating conditions, or conditions for manually operating upon fulfillment of the operating conditions.

[0229] A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include adjusting a sound wave for alleviating tinnitus by adjusting at least one of a length, a frequency, and an intensity of the sound wave for alleviating tinnitus.

[0230] A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include recording tinnitus using an audio input device. A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include selecting a category for the tinnitus.

[0231] A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include adjusting at least one of the duration, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus based on a selected category. A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include obtaining data regarding the adjusted tinnitus.

[0232] A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include a step of controlling the output of sound waves that alleviate tinnitus. A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may include a step of outputting sound waves that alleviate tinnitus while outputting audio content.

[0233] In one embodiment, at least one processor included in an electronic device for alleviating tinnitus may receive heart rate data from a wearable device. In one embodiment, the at least one processor may output sound waves for alleviating tinnitus based on the received heart rate data and tinnitus data.

[0234] In one embodiment, at least one processor can adjust the tinnitus-relieving sound wave by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus-relieving sound wave. In one embodiment, at least one processor can record the tinnitus using an audio input device.

[0235] In one embodiment, at least one processor can select a category for the tinnitus. In one embodiment, at least one processor can adjust at least one of the duration, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus based on the selected category. In one embodiment, at least one processor can obtain data regarding the adjusted tinnitus.

[0236] In one embodiment, at least one processor can control the output of sound waves that alleviate tinnitus.

[0237] A method for alleviating tinnitus according to one embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either singly or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and configured for the present invention or may be those known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, magneto-optical media such as floptical disks, and hardware devices specially configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROMs, RAMs, and flash memories. Examples of program instructions include not only machine language codes generated by a compiler, but also high-level language codes that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc.

[0238] Additionally, the method for alleviating tinnitus according to the disclosed embodiments may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer.

[0239] A computer program product may include a software program and a computer-readable storage medium on which the software program is stored. For example, a computer program product may include a product in the form of a software program (e.g., a downloadable app) distributed electronically by an electronic device manufacturer or through an electronic marketplace (e.g., Google Play Store, App Store). For electronic distribution, at least a portion of the software program may be stored on a storage medium or temporarily created. In this case, the storage medium may be a storage medium of a manufacturer's server, an electronic marketplace server, or a relay server that temporarily stores the software program.

[0240] In a system comprising a server and a client device, the computer program product may include a storage medium of the server or a storage medium of the client device. Alternatively, if a third device (e.g., a smartphone) exists that is communicatively connected to the server or the client device, the computer program product may include a storage medium of the third device. Alternatively, the computer program product may include a software program itself that is transmitted from the server to the client device or the third device, or from the third device to the client device.

[0241] In this case, one of the server, the client device, and the third device may execute the computer program product to perform the method according to the disclosed embodiments. Alternatively, two or more of the server, the client device, and the third device may execute the computer program product to perform the method according to the disclosed embodiments in a distributed manner.

[0242] For example, a server (e.g., a cloud server or an artificial intelligence server, etc.) may execute a computer program product stored on the server, thereby controlling a client device in communication with the server to perform a method according to the disclosed embodiments.

[0243] Although the embodiments have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art using the basic concept of the present invention defined in the following claims also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. In a method for alleviating tinnitus, Step of acquiring data on the above tinnitus (S810); Step (S820) of receiving trigger information indicating satisfaction of set operation conditions; Upon receiving the above trigger information, a step (S830) of outputting a sound wave that alleviates the tinnitus based on the data on the tinnitus; and A method comprising a step (S840) of adjusting sound waves to alleviate the above tinnitus.

2. In paragraph 1, The sound waves that relieve the above tinnitus are: A method comprising the above-described antiphase sound waves.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, Further comprising the step of receiving heart rate data from a wearable device, The step of outputting sound waves that alleviate the above tinnitus is: A method comprising the step of outputting sound waves that alleviate the tinnitus based on the received heartbeat data and the data on the tinnitus.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above set operating conditions are: A method comprising a condition set based on at least one of data regarding heart rate, blood pressure, a gyro sensor, and tinnitus.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The step of adjusting the sound waves to relieve the above tinnitus is: A method comprising the step of adjusting the sound wave that alleviates the tinnitus by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the sound wave that alleviates the tinnitus.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The steps for obtaining data on the above tinnitus are: A method comprising the step of recording tinnitus using an acoustic input device.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The steps for obtaining data on the above tinnitus are: Step for selecting a category for the above tinnitus; a step of adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus based on the selected category; and A method comprising the step of obtaining data on the adjusted tinnitus.

8. In an electronic device (100) that alleviates tinnitus, A memory (110) storing at least one instruction; and comprising at least one processor (120), The at least one processor (120) executes the at least one instruction, Obtain data on the above tinnitus, Receive trigger information indicating that the set operation conditions have been met, Upon receiving the above trigger information, outputting a sound wave that alleviates the tinnitus based on the data on the tinnitus, An electronic device (100) that adjusts sound waves to alleviate the above tinnitus.

9. In paragraph 8, The sound waves that relieve the above tinnitus are: An electronic device (100) comprising the above-described antiphase sound waves.

10. In clause 8 or 9, At least one processor (120) above, Receive heart rate data from a wearable device, An electronic device (100) that outputs sound waves that alleviate the tinnitus based on the received heartbeat data and the tinnitus data.

11. In any one of clauses 8 to 10, The above set operating conditions are: An electronic device (100) comprising a condition set based on at least one of data regarding heart rate, blood pressure, a gyro sensor, and tinnitus.

12. In any one of paragraphs 8 to 11, At least one processor (120) above, An electronic device (100) that adjusts sound waves that alleviate tinnitus by adjusting at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the sound waves that alleviate tinnitus.

13. In any one of paragraphs 8 to 12, At least one processor (120) above, An electronic device (100) for recording the tinnitus using an audio input device.

14. In any one of paragraphs 8 to 13, At least one processor (120) above, Select a category for the above tinnitus, Based on the selected category, at least one of the length, frequency, and intensity of the tinnitus is adjusted, An electronic device (100) for obtaining data on the above-described adjusted tinnitus.

15. A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for performing any one of the methods of clauses 1 to 7.

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