Hearing status detection method and related apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of hearing state detection method and related device, can in the process of playing media sound, the earphone collects the media volume data of played media sound and the noise volume data of corresponding environment noise;The earphone synchronizes the media volume data with the noise volume data to the mobile terminal application, to make the mobile terminal application save the media volume data with the noise volume data to the background server;The background server determines the current hearing state of user according to the media volume data and the noise volume data.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of smart devices, and in particular to a method and related apparatus for detecting hearing status. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, more and more people enjoy wearing smart devices. For example, headphones are a commonly used smart device. However, prolonged use of headphones can affect hearing and lead to hearing loss. Currently, hearing tests typically require visiting specialized testing institutions or hospitals, which is inconvenient and difficult to conduct frequently. Therefore, how to conveniently and accurately detect a user's hearing status has become a pressing technical problem for researchers in this field. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a hearing status detection method and related apparatus that overcomes or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0004] In a first aspect, a hearing status detection method is applied to an earphone system, the earphone system comprising: earphones, a mobile application, and a background server;

[0005] The earphones are connected to the mobile application, and the mobile application is connected to the backend server.

[0006] The hearing condition detection method includes:

[0007] During the playback of media audio, the headphones collect media volume data of the played media audio and noise volume data of the corresponding ambient noise.

[0008] The headphones synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server;

[0009] The backend server determines the user's current hearing status based on the media volume data and the noise volume data.

[0010] Optionally, in some optional embodiments, during the playback of media sound, the headphones collect media volume data of the played media sound and noise volume data of the corresponding ambient noise, including:

[0011] During the playback of media audio, the headphones periodically collect and record the media volume data and the noise volume data at the same time.

[0012] Optionally, in some optional embodiments, during the playback of media sound, the headphones periodically collect and record the media volume data and the noise volume data at the same moment, including:

[0013] During the playback of media audio, the microphone built into the headphones periodically reads the volume parameters of the media audio and records the read media volume data;

[0014] The headphones periodically collect and record noise volume data at the same time using a built-in microphone.

[0015] Optionally, in some implementations, the headphones synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server, including:

[0016] After the earphones establish a Bluetooth connection with the mobile application, the earphones periodically synchronize the recorded media volume data and noise volume data to the mobile application, and delete the synchronized media volume data and noise volume data from the earphones, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and noise volume data to the background server.

[0017] Optionally, in some implementations, the headphones synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server, including:

[0018] After the earphones establish a Bluetooth connection with the mobile application, if the media volume data and noise volume data recorded by the earphones are greater than a preset storage threshold, the earphones will synchronize the media volume data and noise volume data to the mobile application and delete the synchronized media volume data and noise volume data from the earphones, so that the mobile application can save the media volume data and noise volume data to the background server.

[0019] Optionally, in some implementations, the background server determines the user's current hearing status based on the media volume data and the noise volume data, including:

[0020] The backend server queries a pre-established hearing status table based on the media volume data and the noise volume data to determine the user's current hearing status.

[0021] Optionally, in some alternative implementations, after the background server determines the user's current hearing status based on the media volume data and the noise volume data, the method further includes:

[0022] The backend server generates a hearing change trend report for the user based on the media volume data and historical media volume data, wherein the noise volume data corresponding to the media volume data and the historical media volume data are matched.

[0023] Secondly, a headphone system includes: headphones, a mobile application, and a backend server;

[0024] The earphones are connected to the mobile application, and the mobile application is connected to the backend server.

[0025] The headphones are used to collect media volume data of the played media sound and noise volume data of the corresponding ambient noise during the playback of media sound.

[0026] The earphone is used to synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server.

[0027] The backend server is used to determine the user's current hearing status based on the media volume data and the noise volume data.

[0028] Thirdly, a computer-readable storage medium having a program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the hearing state detection method described in any of the preceding claims.

[0029] Fourthly, an electronic device includes at least one processor, at least one memory and a bus connected to the processor; wherein the processor and the memory communicate with each other via the bus; the processor is used to call program instructions in the memory to execute the hearing state detection method described in any of the preceding claims.

[0030] By employing the above technical solution, the present invention provides a hearing status detection method and related device, which can be applied to an earphone system. The earphone system includes: earphones, a mobile application, and a background server. The earphones are communicatively connected to the mobile application, and the mobile application is communicatively connected to the background server. During media playback, the earphones collect media volume data and corresponding ambient noise volume data. The earphones synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server. The background server determines the user's current hearing status based on the media volume data and the noise volume data. Therefore, the present invention can be set up and run within an earphone system. By using the media volume data and noise volume data when the user uses the earphones, the user's hearing status can be determined promptly and accurately without needing to go to a specific institution or hospital for testing, making it convenient, fast, and accurate.

[0031] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and in order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention are described below. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0033] Figure 1 A flowchart of the first hearing status detection method provided by the present invention is shown;

[0034] Figure 2 A flowchart of the second hearing status detection method provided by the present invention is shown;

[0035] Figure 3 A flowchart of the third hearing status detection method provided by the present invention is shown;

[0036] Figure 4 A flowchart of the fourth hearing status detection method provided by the present invention is shown;

[0037] Figure 5 A flowchart of the fifth hearing status detection method provided by the present invention is shown;

[0038] Figure 6A flowchart of the sixth hearing status detection method provided by the present invention is shown;

[0039] Figure 7 A flowchart of the seventh hearing status detection method provided by the present invention is shown;

[0040] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a headphone system provided by the present invention is shown;

[0041] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided by the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0042] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention provides a hearing status detection method, applied to an earphone system, the earphone system including: earphones, mobile application and background server;

[0044] The earphones are connected to the mobile application, and the mobile application is connected to the backend server.

[0045] The hearing condition detection method includes: S100, S200 and S300;

[0046] S100. During the playback of media sound, the headphones collect media volume data of the played media sound and noise volume data of the corresponding ambient noise.

[0047] Optionally, the headphones described in this invention can communicate with a mobile application via Bluetooth. During media playback, the headphones can collect media volume data (e.g., media volume level) and noise volume data (e.g., ambient noise level) of the media being played.

[0048] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments, S100 includes: S110;

[0049] S110. During the playback of media audio, the headphones periodically collect and record the media volume data and the noise volume data at the same time.

[0050] Optionally, the present invention does not impose a specific limitation on the periodic data collection period; the present invention can set it according to actual needs.

[0051] Optionally, taking the collection of media volume data at the first moment as an example, the present invention also collects noise volume data at the first moment, and the present invention does not limit this.

[0052] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, in some optional embodiments, S110 includes: S111 and S112;

[0053] S111. During the playback of media sound, the microphone built into the headphones periodically reads the volume parameters of the media sound and records the read media volume data.

[0054] S112. The headphones periodically collect and record the noise volume data at the same time through the built-in microphone.

[0055] Optionally, the present invention can pair media volume data and noise volume data at the same moment to form a data set, set a corresponding timestamp (the moment of data collection), and then record each data in chronological order. The present invention does not limit this.

[0056] Optionally, there is no necessary order of execution between S111 and S112. S111 can be executed first, S112 can be executed first, or S111 and S112 can be executed in parallel. This invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0057] S200, the headphones synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server;

[0058] Optionally, this invention does not impose specific limitations on the method of synchronizing data to the mobile application; any feasible method falls within the protection scope of this invention. For example, the headphones and the mobile application establish a connection based on the BLE Bluetooth protocol. In the connected state, the mobile application sends a data synchronization request to the headphones every certain period of time via Bluetooth. The headphones send the recorded data to the mobile application according to the agreed protocol format, and the mobile application records the data to complete the synchronization.

[0059] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, in some optional embodiments, S200 includes: S210;

[0060] S210. After the earphones establish a Bluetooth connection with the mobile application, the earphones periodically synchronize the recorded media volume data and noise volume data to the mobile application, and delete the media volume data and noise volume data that have been synchronized to the mobile application from the earphones, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and noise volume data to the background server.

[0061] Optionally, the present invention does not impose a specific limit on the period for synchronizing data to mobile applications, which can be set according to actual needs.

[0062] Optionally, after synchronizing the data, the corresponding media volume data and noise volume data in the headphones can be deleted to avoid repeatedly synchronizing the same data during the next synchronization. Of course, in addition to deleting data, this invention can also use flags to identify data that has already been synchronized, thereby preventing the repeated synchronization of the same data.

[0063] For example, such as Figure 5 As shown, in some optional embodiments, S200 includes: S220;

[0064] S220. After the earphones establish a Bluetooth connection with the mobile application, if the media volume data and noise volume data recorded by the earphones are greater than a preset storage threshold, the earphones will synchronize the media volume data and noise volume data to the mobile application and delete the media volume data and noise volume data that have been synchronized to the mobile application from the earphones, so that the mobile application will save the media volume data and noise volume data to the background server.

[0065] Optionally, this invention does not impose specific restrictions on the preset storage threshold, which can be set according to actual needs. For example, the preset storage threshold can be set to 500kb. That is, when the data recorded by the earphone exceeds 500kb, the recorded data will be synchronized to the mobile application. This invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0066] S300: The background server determines the user's current hearing status based on the media volume data and the noise volume data.

[0067] Optional, such as Figure 6 As shown, in some optional embodiments, S300 includes: S310;

[0068] S310. The background server queries a pre-established hearing status table based on the media volume data and the noise volume data to determine the user's current hearing status.

[0069] Optionally, the hearing status scale described in this invention can be divided into four levels. For example, within a certain range of noise volume data, if the media volume data meets the following decibel values, it is determined to be the corresponding hearing status:

[0070] Below 50 decibels: Normal;

[0071] 50-60 decibels: Mild hearing loss;

[0072] 60–70: Moderate hearing loss;

[0073] Greater than 70: Severe hearing loss;

[0074] Optionally, the above-mentioned division of decibels and hearing status is only one embodiment provided by the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It can be set according to actual needs.

[0075] Optional, such as Figure 7 As shown, in some optional embodiments, after S300, the method further includes: S400;

[0076] S400. The background server generates a hearing change trend report for the user based on the media volume data and historical media volume data, wherein the noise volume data corresponding to the media volume data and the historical media volume data are matched.

[0077] Optionally, the present invention can determine the user's hearing change trend based on current and historical data, and then generate a corresponding report. Generally speaking, under the same noise volume data, if the volume of the user playing media sounds increases, it indicates that the user's hearing is declining; if the volume of the user playing media sounds increases, it indicates that the user's hearing is improving; if the volume of the user playing media sounds does not change much, it indicates that the user's hearing remains stable.

[0078] Optionally, the hearing change trend report mentioned in this invention can be a daily report, or a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual report, and this invention does not impose any limitations on it.

[0079] like Figure 8 As shown, the present invention provides an earphone system, including: earphone 100, mobile application 200 and background server 300;

[0080] The earphone 100 is communicatively connected to the mobile application 200, and the mobile application 200 is communicatively connected to the backend server.

[0081] The earphone 100 is used to collect media volume data of the played media sound and noise volume data of the corresponding ambient noise during the playback of media sound.

[0082] The earphone 100 is used to synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application 200, so that the mobile application 200 saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server 300.

[0083] The backend server 300 is used to determine the user's current hearing status based on the media volume data and the noise volume data.

[0084] The present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium having a program stored thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the hearing state detection method described in any of the preceding claims.

[0085] like Figure 9 As shown, the present invention provides an electronic device 70, which includes at least one processor 701, at least one memory 702 and a bus 703 connected to the processor 701; wherein the processor 701 and the memory 702 communicate with each other through the bus 703; the processor 701 is used to call program instructions in the memory 702 to execute the hearing state detection method described above.

[0086] In this invention, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0087] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a related manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions of the method embodiments.

[0088] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined in this invention may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0089] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for detecting hearing status, characterized in that, Applied to a headphone system, the headphone system comprising: headphones, a mobile application, and a background server; The earphones are connected to the mobile application, and the mobile application is connected to the backend server. The hearing status detection method includes: During the playback of media audio, the microphone built into the headphones periodically reads the volume parameters of the media audio and records the read media volume data, and periodically collects and records the noise volume data of the corresponding ambient noise at the same time. The headphones synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server; The backend server queries a pre-established hearing status table based on the media volume data and the noise volume data to determine the user's current hearing status. The backend server generates a hearing change trend report for the user based on the media volume data and historical media volume data. The noise volume data corresponding to the media volume data and the historical media volume data are matched. Under the same noise volume data, if the volume of the user playing media sounds increases, it indicates that the user's hearing is declining. If the volume of the user playing media sounds decreases, it indicates that the user's hearing is improving. If the volume of the user playing media sounds does not change much, it indicates that the user's hearing remains stable.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The headphones synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server, including: After the earphones establish a Bluetooth connection with the mobile application, the earphones periodically synchronize the recorded media volume data and noise volume data to the mobile application, and delete the synchronized media volume data and noise volume data from the earphones, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and noise volume data to the background server.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The headphones synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server, including: After the earphones establish a Bluetooth connection with the mobile application, if the media volume data and noise volume data recorded by the earphones are greater than a preset storage threshold, the earphones will synchronize the media volume data and noise volume data to the mobile application and delete the synchronized media volume data and noise volume data from the earphones, so that the mobile application can save the media volume data and noise volume data to the background server.

4. A headphone system, characterized in that, include: Headphones, mobile applications, and backend servers; The earphones are connected to the mobile application, and the mobile application is connected to the backend server. The headphones are used to periodically read the volume parameters of the media sound using a built-in microphone during media sound playback and record the read media volume data, as well as to periodically collect and record the noise volume data of the corresponding ambient noise at the same time. The earphone is used to synchronize the media volume data and the noise volume data to the mobile application, so that the mobile application saves the media volume data and the noise volume data to the background server. The backend server is used to query a pre-established hearing status table based on the media volume data and the noise volume data to determine the user's current hearing status; and to generate a hearing change trend report for the user based on the media volume data and historical media volume data. The noise volume data corresponding to the media volume data and the historical media volume data are matched. Under the same noise volume data, if the user's media playback volume increases, it indicates a declining trend in the user's hearing; if the user's media playback volume decreases, it indicates an improving trend in the user's hearing; and if the user's media playback volume does not change significantly, it indicates that the user's hearing remains stable.

5. A computer-readable storage medium having a program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by the processor, it implements the hearing status detection method as described in any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. An electronic device, characterized in that, The electronic device includes at least one processor, and at least one memory and a bus connected to the processor; wherein the processor and the memory communicate with each other through the bus; the processor is used to call program instructions in the memory to execute the hearing state detection method as described in any one of claims 1 to 3.

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