Panoramic sound test system for hearing-impaired patient

Abstract

A panoramic sound testing system for a hearing-impaired patient comprises a panoramic sound field generating device and an audiometry platform management system, the panoramic sound field generating device comprises a testing assembly, a supporting assembly and a testing area, the supporting assembly is arranged in a surrounding mode with the testing area as the center, and the testing assembly is distributed on the inner side of the supporting assembly in a surrounding mode and faces the testing area; the sound field simulator is used for generating a surrounding stereo sound field in a test environment and simulating sound propagation characteristics in a real environment; and the audiometry platform management system is provided with services by the cloud server, and an operator can configure a patient audiometry scheme and upload a user audiometry report. The system integrates a plurality of test scenes, and aims to comprehensively and accurately evaluate and test the hearing of a hearing impaired patient by simulating a sound environment in a real living environment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of hearing test technology, and in particular to a panoramic sound test system for hearing-impaired patients. The system integrates multiple test scenarios and aims to comprehensively and accurately evaluate and test the hearing of hearing-impaired patients by simulating the sound environment in real life environments. Background Art

[0002] Speech is the basic way for humans to communicate, and hearing impairment seriously affects patients' daily life and social skills. At present, the number of people with hearing impairment in the world is huge and is on the rise. Although traditional hearing test methods such as pure tone audiometry and speech audiometry can assess patients' hearing levels to a certain extent, they often cannot fully reflect patients' hearing performance in complex sound environments. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a system that can simulate real-life scenarios and provide all-round hearing tests. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients. The system integrates hundreds of real-life scenarios and allows customized configuration of test scenarios for patients, thereby achieving a comprehensive assessment of the hearing level of hearing-impaired patients.

[0004] A panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients, comprising:

[0005] A panoramic sound field generating device comprises a test component, a support component and a test area, wherein the support component is arranged around the test area, and the test components are distributed around the inner side of the support component and arranged toward the test area; and is used to generate a surround stereo sound field in a test environment to simulate the sound propagation characteristics in a real environment;

[0006] The test assembly includes a plurality of hearing test speakers and a test display device for receiving hearing test data. The plurality of hearing test speakers are distributed around the inner side of the support assembly. The test display device includes an analysis display screen and a test computer. The analysis display screen is arranged on the inner side of the support assembly and between the hearing test speakers. The test computer is arranged on the outer side of the support assembly. The test computer is connected to the input end of the hearing test speakers, and the output end of the hearing test speakers is connected to the input end of the analysis display screen. By accurately controlling the phase and amplitude of the sound signal emitted by each test speaker and the picture played on the display screen, all-round coverage and precise control of the sound field are achieved.

[0007] The audiometry platform management system is provided by a cloud server, where operators can configure patient audiometry plans and upload user audiometry reports;

[0008] The subject operation module has a screen to facilitate hearing-impaired patients to describe according to visual cues;

[0009] The voice control terminal is operated by the operator to play and communicate with the subject to ensure that the test process of the subject proceeds smoothly. The final data will be uploaded to the cloud service;

[0010] Data recording and analysis system, providing users with audiometric data storage and basic result analysis reports;

[0011] The communication module connects the system to external devices for data transmission, storage and printing, and is used to export and print the basic result analysis report.

[0012] Furthermore, the support assembly is divided into an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are connected by a plurality of support rods, and an openable hinged door is provided in the upper shell.

[0013] Furthermore, at least four hearing test speakers are provided, and each hearing test speaker is provided with a microcontroller that can be individually adjusted to perform hearing tests in different directions.

[0014] Furthermore, the audiometry platform management system provides authority management, user management, data maintenance management, patient file management and audiometry plan management; the authority management allows users to access their authorized resources based on usage permissions; the user management provides registration, boarding and management services for users and system maintenance personnel; the data maintenance management is used to upload and manage the data required for audiometry, and the patient file management is used to manage patient basic information, report records, audiometry records and audiogram data; the audiometry plan management is used to maintain various customized scenario audiometry plans; the audiogram management is used to maintain hearing coordinate charts for patients.

[0015] Furthermore, the sound control terminal includes a tester workbench and audio screen equipment control software, which are used to adjust the sound signal output by the panoramic sound field generating device, including sound intensity, frequency and direction, to meet the testing needs of different hearing-impaired patients.

[0016] Furthermore, in the subject operation module, the user makes corresponding feedback according to the pictures and sounds displayed by the sound field device, which will be recorded by the microphone and the operator.

[0017] Furthermore, the data recording and analysis system records the subject's response data in real time, including but not limited to response time, accuracy, etc., and generates a test report based on the analysis of these data.

[0018] Furthermore, the support assembly is divided into an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell are connected by a plurality of support rods, and an openable hinged door is provided in the upper shell.

[0019] Furthermore, the upper shell and the lower shell may be an annular structure or a regular polygonal structure.

[0020] Furthermore, the test area is provided with a lifting chair.

[0021] The audiometry platform management system also includes a sound collection and processing module; it is responsible for collecting sounds from various life scenes, and pre-processing them through audio processing technology, such as denoising, enhancement, etc., and uploading the data to the system.

[0022] Image collection and processing module: responsible for collecting images of objects in various life scenes, and using image processing technology to ensure that the images are of a reasonable size, and then uploading the data to the system.

[0023] Patient management module: provides operators with patient file query, audiogram maintenance, test plan configuration and third-party report upload management.

[0024] Test control module: controls the sound playback, stop, volume adjustment, etc. according to the test mode selected by the user, and records the data during the test. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the composition of the panoramic sound test system.

[0026] Figure 2 , Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the sound field device structure.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the main functional modules of the panoramic sound test management system.

[0028] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the hearing test mode.

[0029] In the figure, 1. upper shell; 2. lower shell; 3. hinged door; 4. hearing test speakers; 5. analysis display screen; 6. lifting chair; 7. support rod; 8. test computer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] like Figure 1-5 A panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients includes a panoramic sound field generating device; an audiometry platform management system; a sound control terminal; a subject operation module; a data recording and analysis system; and a communication module.

[0032] The panoramic sound field generating device includes a test component, a support component, and a test area. The support component is arranged around the test area, and the test components are distributed around the inner side of the support component and arranged toward the test area. The support component is divided into an upper shell and a lower shell, and the upper shell and the lower shell are connected by a plurality of support rods. A plurality of hearing test speakers are distributed on the inner side of the upper shell, and an openable hinged door is provided on the upper shell. The all-round hearing test device is installed in a soundproof room. When in use, the hinged door is opened to facilitate the entry of the hearing test personnel. By controlling multiple hearing test speakers 4 in different directions, an independent hearing test is realized to simulate a complex sound environment.

[0033] In this embodiment, the test component includes a plurality of hearing test speakers and a test display device for receiving hearing test data. The test display device includes an analysis display screen and a test computer. The analysis display screen is arranged on the inner side of the upper shell and between the hearing test speakers. The test computer is arranged on the outer side of the device shell. The test computer is connected to the input end of the hearing test speakers, and the output end of the hearing test speakers is connected to the input end of the analysis display screen. There are no less than four hearing test speakers, and the optimal solution is 12. Each hearing test speaker is provided with a microcontroller that can be adjusted individually to perform hearing tests in different directions. When in use, the test computer is used to control the hearing test speakers in different directions to emit sounds, thereby realizing hearing tests in a single direction or multiple directions, simulating a complex sound environment, and analyzing the hearing test data through the analysis display screen and the test computer to realize a full range of hearing tests, which can more accurately assess the patient's hearing level.

[0034] In this embodiment, the upper shell and the lower shell may be an annular structure or a regular polygonal structure; in actual application, the structural shapes of the upper shell and the lower shell may be adjusted according to customer needs, including but not limited to an annular structure or a regular polygonal structure.

[0035] In this embodiment, the audiometry platform management system provides authority management, user management, data maintenance management, patient file management and audiometry plan management; the authority management allows users to access their authorized resources based on usage permissions; the user management performs registration, boarding and management services for users and system maintenance personnel; the data maintenance management is used to upload and manage the data required for audiometry, and the patient file management is used to manage patient basic information, report records, audiometry records and audiogram data; the audiometry plan management is used to maintain various customized scenario audiometry plans; the audiogram management is used to maintain hearing coordinate charts for patients.

[0036] The sound control terminal includes a tester workbench and audio screen equipment control software, which are used to adjust the sound signal output by the panoramic sound field generating device, including sound intensity, frequency and direction, to meet the testing needs of different hearing-impaired patients.

[0037] The subject operates the module; the user makes corresponding feedback according to the pictures and sounds displayed by the sound field device, which will be recorded by the microphone and the operator.

[0038] The data recording and analysis system records the subject's response data in real time, including but not limited to response time, accuracy, etc., and analyzes these data to generate a test report.

[0039] The communication module enables the system to be connected to external devices for data transmission, storage and printing, and is used to export and print the basic result analysis report.

[0040] In this embodiment, authority management: the system can configure managers with different authorities, and the pages that can be operated are different according to the different authorities.

[0041] In this embodiment, material management: the system can assign personnel to maintain and improve the audio and video and picture material library of audio and video testing, and set properties and make grouping.

[0042] In this embodiment, panoramic sound field simulation: the system can simulate various life scenes including streets, parks, supermarkets, restaurants, etc., restore the real sound environment through multi-channel audio technology, and provide an immersive hearing test experience for hearing-impaired patients.

[0043] In this embodiment, test plan configuration: the administrator can configure a general audiometric plan or a user-customized audiometric plan based on the material and the playback rules.

[0044] In this embodiment, patient management: the system can input patient information, including name, gender, date of birth, hearing aid device, and wearing time, for creating files for the patient.

[0045] In this embodiment, hearing report management: the system can provide hearing test report storage and management for each patient.

[0046] In this embodiment, the audiogram management system can input audiogram data for each patient.

[0047] The audiometry platform management system also includes a sound collection and processing module; it is responsible for collecting sounds from various life scenes, and pre-processing them through audio processing technology, such as denoising, enhancement, etc., and uploading the data to the system.

[0048] Image collection and processing module: responsible for collecting images of objects in various life scenes, and using image processing technology to ensure that the images are of a reasonable size, and then uploading the data to the system.

[0049] Patient management module: provides operators with patient file query, audiogram maintenance, test plan configuration and third-party report upload management.

[0050] Test control module: controls the sound playback, stop, volume adjustment, etc. according to the test mode selected by the user, and records the data during the test.

[0051] The above embodiments are only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients, characterized in that: include: A panoramic sound field generating device comprises a test component, a support component and a test area, wherein the support component is arranged around the test area, and the test components are distributed around the inner side of the support component and arranged toward the test area; and is used to generate a surround stereo sound field in a test environment to simulate the sound propagation characteristics in a real environment; The test assembly includes a plurality of hearing test speakers and a test display device for receiving hearing test data. The plurality of hearing test speakers are distributed around the inner side of the support assembly. The test display device includes an analysis display screen and a test computer. The analysis display screen is arranged on the inner side of the support assembly and between the hearing test speakers. The test computer is arranged on the outer side of the support assembly. The test computer is connected to the input end of the hearing test speakers, and the output end of the hearing test speakers is connected to the input end of the analysis display screen. By accurately controlling the phase and amplitude of the sound signal emitted by each test speaker and the picture played on the display screen, all-round coverage and precise control of the sound field are achieved. The audiometry platform management system is provided by a cloud server, where operators can configure patient audiometry plans and upload user audiometry reports; The subject operation module has a screen to facilitate hearing-impaired patients to describe according to visual cues; The voice control terminal is operated by the operator to play and communicate with the subject to ensure that the test process of the subject proceeds smoothly. The final data will be uploaded to the cloud service; Data recording and analysis system, providing users with audiometric data storage and basic result analysis reports; The communication module connects the system to external devices for data transmission, storage and printing, and is used to export and print the basic result analysis report.

2. A panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The audiometry platform management system provides authority management, user management, data maintenance management, patient file management, and audiometry program management; The permission management allows users to access their authorized resources based on their usage permissions; the user management provides registration, on-boarding, and management services for users and system maintenance personnel; the data maintenance management is used to upload and manage the data required for audiometry, and the patient file management is used to manage patient basic information, report records, audiometry records, and audiogram data; the audiometry plan management is used to maintain various customized scenario audiometry plans; the audiogram management is used to maintain hearing coordinate charts for patients.

3. The panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sound control terminal includes a tester workbench and audio screen equipment control software, which are used to adjust the sound signal output by the panoramic sound field generating device, including sound intensity, frequency and direction, to meet the testing needs of different hearing-impaired patients.

4. The panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The subject operates the module; The user makes corresponding feedback according to the pictures and sounds displayed by the sound field device, which will be recorded by the microphone and the operator.

5. The panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The data recording and analysis system records the subject's response data in real time, including but not limited to response time, accuracy, etc., and analyzes these data to generate a test report.

6. The panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support assembly is divided into an upper shell and a lower shell. The upper shell is connected to the lower shell by a plurality of supporting rods, and an openable hinged door is provided on the upper shell.

7. The panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell and the lower shell may be an annular structure or a regular polygonal structure.

8. The panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The test area is provided with a lifting chair.

9. The panoramic sound testing system for hearing-impaired patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The audiometry platform management system also includes a sound collection and processing module: responsible for collecting sounds from various life scenes, performing denoising and enhancement processing through audio processing technology, and uploading the data to the system; Image collection and processing module: responsible for collecting pictures of objects in various life scenes, and using image processing technology to ensure that the pictures are of a reasonable size, and upload the data to the system; Patient management module: provides operators with patient file query, audiogram maintenance, test plan configuration, and third-party report upload management; Test control module: controls the sound playback, stop, volume adjustment, etc. according to the test mode selected by the user, and records the data during the test.

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