Method and device for stimulating hearing disorder

Abstract

The invention relates to an auditory disorder stimulation method. The method comprises the following steps: determining one or more target electrodes; acquiring an audio file; determining one or more target frequency points in a preset time range according to the audio file; according to one or more target frequency points, working parameters of one or more target electrodes are determined, and the target frequency points correspond to the target electrodes; and simultaneously performing electrical stimulation and audio stimulation according to the audio file and the working parameters of the target electrode. According to actual needs, a proper audio file is selected, and a target electrode used for electrical stimulation is flexibly configured according to the audio file, so that the flexibility and pertinence of hearing disorder treatment are improved; the target frequency point is simple to calculate, and the processing of the audio file can be simplified; the combination of electrical stimulation and audio stimulation can improve the therapeutic effect of hearing disorders.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the medical field, and in particular to a stimulation method and device for hearing impairment. Background Art

[0002] Hearing impairment (e.g., tinnitus) is a very common disease and one of the problems that plagues otolaryngologists. Severe patients often have symptoms such as decreased attention, sleep disorders, irritability, depression, and even more serious symptoms. In recent years, with the improvement of industrialization, the accelerated pace of life, and the increase in mental burden, the incidence of tinnitus has shown a clear upward trend.

[0003] The existing treatment methods for hearing impairment mainly include drug therapy, surgical treatment, direct stimulation of the auditory nerve, psychological treatment, and treatment by playing external sounds to the patient. However, the existing treatment options have problems such as narrow indications, poor treatment effects, and complicated treatment processes. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a method and device for stimulating hearing impairment to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] One aspect of the present application provides a method for stimulating hearing impairment, including: determining one or more target electrodes; obtaining an audio file; determining one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range based on the audio file; determining working parameters of one or more target electrodes based on the one or more target frequency points, wherein the target frequency points correspond to the target electrodes; and performing electrical stimulation and audio stimulation simultaneously based on the audio file and the working parameters of the target electrodes.

[0007] In some embodiments, determining one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range based on an audio file includes determining a frequency threshold of the audio file within the predetermined time range; determining frequency points having a frequency greater than the frequency threshold as candidate frequency points; and determining one or more target frequency points based on the candidate frequency points.

[0008] In some embodiments, one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range are determined based on an audio file, including: evenly dividing the frequency of the audio file within the predetermined time range using segmentation points, the number of segmentation points being equal to the number of target electrodes; and determining the frequency represented by the segmentation point as the target frequency point.

[0009] In some embodiments, determining one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range based on an audio file includes: obtaining one or more candidate frequency points of the audio file within a predetermined time range using a fast Fourier transform; and determining one or more target frequency points based on the one or more candidate frequency points.

[0010] In some embodiments, one or more target frequency points are determined based on candidate frequency points, including: when the number of candidate frequency points is greater than the number of target electrodes, matching the candidate frequency points in order from large to small to the same number as the target electrodes; and determining the candidate frequency points that match the target electrodes as the target frequency points.

[0011] In some embodiments, the target electrode is selected from one or more electrodes in the electrode array, or the target electrode is formed by connecting multiple electrodes in the electrode array, and the number of electrodes in the electrode array is a power of 2 or 34.

[0012] In some embodiments, the operating parameters of the target electrode include one or more of the operating time of the target electrode, the electrical stimulation waveform of the target electrode, the voltage of the target electrode, the frequency of the target electrode, and the pulse width of the target electrode.

[0013] In some embodiments, determining the working time of the target electrode includes: numbering the target frequency points in descending order; and determining the working time of the target electrode by the following formula:

[0014] Ti=T*(i / (1+2+...n)),

[0015] Among them, n is the number of the frequency points, i is the serial number of the target frequency point corresponding to the target electrode, T is the predetermined time range, and Ti is the working time of the target electrode.

[0016] Another aspect of the present application provides a device for stimulating hearing impairment, including an audio stimulation unit and an electrical stimulation unit. The audio stimulation unit is used to obtain an audio file; determine one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range according to the audio file; and perform audio stimulation according to the audio file. The electrical stimulation unit is used to: determine one or more target electrodes; determine the working parameters of one or more target electrodes according to the one or more target frequency points, the target electrodes corresponding to the target frequency points; and perform electrical stimulation while performing audio stimulation according to the working parameters of the target electrodes.

[0017] Another aspect of the present application provides an electronic device, comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing computer-executable instructions, wherein the processor is used to execute the computer-executable instructions to implement the above-mentioned hearing impairment stimulation method.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0019] 1. The combination of electrical stimulation and audio stimulation can improve the therapeutic effect of hearing impairment;

[0020] 2. Select appropriate audio files according to actual needs, and flexibly configure the target electrodes used for electrical stimulation according to the audio signals to improve the flexibility and pertinence of hearing impairment treatment;

[0021] 3. Use fast Fourier transform (FFT) to calculate the target frequency and the working parameters of the target electrode to ensure the effectiveness and pertinence of the stimulation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is an exemplary flow chart of a method for stimulating hearing impairment according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an exemplary electrode array according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary target electrode according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary target electrode according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0026] Figure 5 is an exemplary flow chart of a method for determining a target frequency according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0027] Figure 6 is an exemplary flow chart of a method for determining a target frequency according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0028] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary hearing impairment stimulation device according to some embodiments of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the following is a detailed description by listing specific embodiments. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and local features may be enlarged or reduced to more clearly show the details of the local features; unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0030] The present application improves the symptoms of hearing impairment by combining auditory stimulation and electrical stimulation. Hearing impairment may include tinnitus, hyperacusis, misophobia or phonophobia, hearing loss, etc. Tinnitus is mentioned in the following examples only for convenience, but it can be appreciated that the described methods and devices can be extended to any hearing impairment disease.

[0031] Figure 1 is an exemplary flow chart of a method for stimulating hearing impairment according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0032] At step 110, one or more target electrodes may be determined.

[0033] The target electrode is an electrode that stimulates neural tissue or other biological tissue by applying current or voltage. In some embodiments, the target electrode can be selected from one or more electrodes in an electrode array.

[0034] The electrode array may be composed of one or more electrodes arranged in a matrix or array. In some embodiments, the electrode array may be prepared to have a corresponding shape according to the shape of the stimulated part. For example, assuming that the stimulated part is the tongue, the electrode array may be set to a symmetrical shape with a width from wide to narrow; for another example, assuming that the stimulated part is the face, the electrode array may be set to a curved shape that fits the face; for another example, if the stimulated part is the hand, the electrode array may be set to a clip shape. For another example, if the stimulation part is a nerve, the electrode array may be set to a square, circular, porous shape, etc. The shape of the electrode array is not specifically limited herein.

[0035] In some embodiments, the number of electrodes in the electrode array may be a power of 2 or 34. The number and arrangement of electrodes in the electrode array may be set according to actual conditions and are not specifically limited here. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of an exemplary electrode array according to some embodiments of the present application. Figure 2 As shown, the electrode array 200 has a shape in which the width along direction A is narrowed from wide, and can be placed on the back of the patient's tongue to electrically stimulate the patient's tongue. The electrode array 200 includes 34 electrodes, the left half includes 17 electrodes, and the right half includes 17 electrodes. The electrodes in the left half and the electrodes in the right half are arranged symmetrically. In this way, the sensitive area of ​​the back of the tongue can be better covered, the sensitivity of the nerve to the frequency of electrical stimulation can be increased, and the therapeutic effect of the electrical stimulation unit can be enhanced.

[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary target electrode according to some embodiments of the present application. Figure 3 As shown, Figure 316 target electrodes 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 221, 223, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234 and 236 are shown in FIG. The 16 target electrodes are selected from Figure 2 A portion of the 34 electrodes in the electrode array shown in FIG.

[0037] In some embodiments, the target electrode may be formed by connecting a plurality of electrodes in an electrode array.

[0038] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary target electrode according to some embodiments of the present application. Figure 4 As shown, the electrode array 400 and Figure 2 In some embodiments, all or part of the electrodes in the left half of the electrode array 200 can be connected by wires to form a target electrode, and all or part of the electrodes in the right half of the electrode array 200 can be connected by wires to form a target electrode. Figure 4 As shown, the electrodes 201, ..., 217 on the left side of the electrode array 400 are connected by wires to form a target electrode; the electrodes 221, ..., 237 on the right side of the electrode array 400 are connected by wires to form a target electrode. In this case, the two target frequencies can be respectively corresponded to the target electrodes on the left side of the electrode array and the target electrodes on the right side of the electrode array, or the same target frequency can be simultaneously corresponded to the target electrodes on the left side and the target electrodes on the right side. When electrical stimulation is performed, surface stimulation can be achieved, thereby increasing the stimulation area for the patient.

[0039] In some embodiments, the target electrodes may be determined based on the actual situation of the patient. For example, the sensitivity of the patient's area to be stimulated may be measured in advance, and if the sensitivity is high, relatively fewer target electrodes may be determined; for another example, for patients with more severe symptoms, relatively more target electrodes may be determined.

[0040] In some embodiments, the number and position of the target electrodes can be manually selected or set by the doctor, or can be automatically or semi-automatically generated. For example, the doctor can adjust the number and position of the target electrodes in real time according to the patient's historical treatment situation; for another example, the target electrodes can be automatically generated through machine learning according to the historical treatment situation of the historical patient; for another example, one or several target electrode schemes can be automatically generated through machine learning according to the historical treatment situation of the historical patient, and further selected and determined by the doctor.

[0041] At step 120 , an audio file may be obtained.

[0042] The audio file can be used to perform audio stimulation on the hearing-impaired patient and generate an electrical stimulation signal accordingly. In some embodiments, the audio file may include music (e.g., songs, light music, piano music, etc.), environmental sounds (e.g., the sound of running water, birds singing, rain, etc.), human voices (e.g., recordings of performances, sounds of communication, etc.), etc. In some embodiments, the audio file may include synthesized sounds, for example, the audio file may include sounds synthesized from human voices and music. In some embodiments, the audio file may be a sound customized according to the cause, severity, duration of symptoms, etc. of the patient's tinnitus. By way of example only, the audio file may be customized to include at least part of the tinnitus frequency or remove the tinnitus frequency.

[0043] In some embodiments, the frequency range of the audio file is 200 Hz to 20 KHz, for example, 200 Hz, 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1500 Hz, 2 KHz, 4 KHz, 8 KHz, 10 KHz, 15 KHz, 20 KHz, etc.

[0044] In some embodiments, the audio file may be pre-stored in a memory and retrieved from the memory when used, or may be generated when used.

[0045] In step 130, one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range may be determined according to the acquired audio file.

[0046] The target frequency point is a point in the audio file that represents its frequency. For example, the frequency points of an audio file with a frequency range of 200 Hz to 500 Hz may include 200 Hz, 250 Hz, 300 Hz, 350 Hz, 400 Hz, 450 Hz, 500 Hz, etc.

[0047] In some embodiments, the predetermined time may be a manually set time or a predetermined time. The predetermined time may be 1 s, 50 ms, 40 ms, 20 ms, 10 ms, etc. As an example only, assuming that the predetermined time is 50 ms, one or more segments may be determined from the audio file, each segment having a duration of 50 ms.

[0048] In some embodiments, one or more target frequency points may be determined based on the audio files within the predetermined time. For example, the target frequency point may be determined based on the frequency range of the audio files within the predetermined time. Figure 5 and its related description; for another example, the audio file within the predetermined time can be evenly divided by n segmentation points, and the target frequency point can be determined according to the frequency represented by the segmentation point. For details, see Figure 6 and its related description;

[0049] In some embodiments, FFT can be used to determine the target frequency. Specifically, the audio file is first cut and processed to obtain multiple audio sub-files (for example, each 50ms); FFT calculation is performed on each audio sub-file to convert the time domain signal into the frequency domain, display the amplitude and phase of different frequency components, and obtain the spectrum; the spectrum power is calculated from the FFT result to determine the extreme value and peak of the power value; based on the maximum power, the frequency point exceeding the power threshold (for example, 1 / 3 of the maximum power) can be determined as the candidate frequency point; the determined peak is matched with the candidate frequency point. In some embodiments, the determined peak can be compared with the candidate frequency points before and after it, and the frequency point that is closer to it is matched. The candidate frequency point that matches the determined peak is determined as the target frequency point. The audio file is analyzed by FFT, and the target frequency point is determined by using the extreme value and peak detection of the spectrum power to ensure the effectiveness and pertinence of the stimulation.

[0050] In step 140, operating parameters of one or more target electrodes are determined according to one or more target frequencies.

[0051] In some embodiments, the operating parameters of the target electrode may include one or more of the operating time of the target electrode, the waveform of the electrical stimulation of the target electrode, the voltage of the target electrode, the frequency of the target electrode, and the pulse width of the target electrode.

[0052] The working time of the target electrode is the time during which the target electrode electrically stimulates the patient. In some embodiments, the working time of the target electrode can be determined by the following formula:

[0053] Ti=T*(i / (1+2+...n)),

[0054] Where n represents the number of frequencies; i represents the sequence of the target frequencies corresponding to the target electrodes, which are numbered from largest to smallest; T is the scheduled time, and Ti is the working time of the target electrode. The working time of each target electrode can be determined by the above formula.

[0055] The voltage of the target electrode can be determined according to the patient's tolerance. For example, if the patient has a high tolerance, a relatively high voltage can be used to enhance the effect of electrical stimulation. For another example, the voltage can be gradually increased from low to high according to the patient's adaptability, thereby improving the patient's tolerance and further enhancing the treatment effect.

[0056] The voltage of the target electrode may be in the voltage range of 5 V to 40 V (eg, 5 V, 10 V, 20 V, 30 V, 40 V).

[0057] The waveform of the electrical stimulation of the target electrode may include a square wave, a sine wave, a triangle wave, etc. The pulse width of the target electrode may also be determined according to the patient's tolerance, and the pulse width may be adjusted by adjusting the duty cycle, which may be in the range of 10%-90%. By setting the duty cycle in this numerical range, the output of the output target electrode may be precisely controlled, thereby reducing energy loss and improving the efficiency of electrical stimulation.

[0058] In some embodiments, a target electrode corresponds to one or more target frequencies. Figure 3 The 16 target electrodes 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 221, 223, 226, 228, 230, 232, 234 and 236 correspond to the frequencies 2837 Hz, 2754 Hz, 3224, 3138, 3637, 3482, 2880, 3886, 2674, 2588, 3052, 2966, 3396, 3310, 3766 and 3680, respectively. For another example, Figure 2 The 17 electrodes in the left half can be connected as a target electrode, corresponding to the displayed target frequencies 2837, 2794, 2754, 2714, 3224, 3181, 3138, 3095, 3637, 3559, 3482, 3439, 2880, 3929, 3886, 3809; the 17 electrodes in the right half can be connected as a target electrode, corresponding to the displayed target frequencies 2764, 2631, 2588, 2545, 2837, 3052, 3009, 2966, 2923, 3396, 3353, 3310, 3267, 3766, 3723, 3680, 2468. In some embodiments, the target frequency corresponding to the target electrode in the right half can be the same as the target frequency corresponding to the target electrode in the left half.

[0059] In some embodiments, for the target frequency determined by FFT, the pulse width of the target electrode can be determined according to the peak that matches the target frequency. When multiple peaks match the same target frequency, their power is accumulated. For the frequency that is not matched, there is no stimulation waveform in this time period, and the pulse width can also be considered to be 0us. After accumulating the power of all matching target frequencies, the pulse width is allocated. The pulse width range can be from 0us to 500us, depending on the frequency band. When in the high frequency band, the pulse width is suppressed by the frequency, such as the maximum pulse width of 10KHz is 100us, the maximum pulse of 5KHz is 200us, and the pulse of 500us appears at the target frequency below 2KHz. 0us-500us non-0us is evenly distributed. If there are 5 target frequencies, the power from low to high is 100us, 200us, 300us, 400us, 500us according to the judgment. After the target electrode completes the pulse width allocation, it is stimulated one by one from the low frequency point to the high frequency point. Taking a cycle of 50ms as an example, the stimulation time of each target electrode is 50000us / 34=1470us=1.47ms. When the pulse width is 0, there is no stimulation, but it is necessary to wait for the corresponding time. Each target frequency point is stimulated as one pulse. Combining the pulse width allocation with the frequency characteristics makes the entire stimulation process both scientific and efficient.

[0060] At step 150, electrical stimulation and audio stimulation may be performed simultaneously according to the audio file and the operating parameters of the target electrode.

[0061] In some embodiments, a predetermined time range can be determined, and the patient can be subjected to electrical stimulation and audio stimulation simultaneously according to the audio file within this time range and the working parameters of the target electrode. In some embodiments, the patient can also be subjected to electrical stimulation and audio stimulation simultaneously according to the sequence of predetermined time according to the audio files within multiple predetermined time ranges and the working parameters of the target electrode. In some embodiments, the patient can also be subjected to electrical stimulation and audio stimulation simultaneously in a cycle according to the audio files within one or several predetermined time ranges and the working parameters of the target electrode.

[0062] In some embodiments, the audio file can be transmitted to the patient through bone conduction headphones, acoustic headphones, hearing aids, vibratory acoustic devices, maskers, ear implants, speakers, etc., so as to provide audio stimulation to the patient. At the same time, the current generated according to the working parameters of the target electrode is transmitted to the patient through the target electrode to electrically stimulate the patient.

[0063] It should be noted that the above description of the process of the method for stimulating hearing impairment is only for example and explanation, and does not limit the scope of application of this specification. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and changes can be made to the above process under the guidance of this specification. However, these modifications and changes are still within the scope of this specification. For example, steps 110 and 120 can be interchangeable, and one or more target electrodes can be determined after obtaining the audio file.

[0064] Figure 5 It is an exemplary flow chart of a method for determining a target frequency according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0065] At step 510 , a frequency threshold of the audio file within a predetermined time range may be determined.

[0066] In some embodiments, the frequency threshold can be determined based on the frequency of the audio file within a predetermined time range. For example, the component (e.g., 1 / 4, 1 / 3, 1 / 2, 2 / 3) of the maximum frequency of the audio file (e.g., the main frequency component) within the predetermined time range can be determined as the frequency threshold.

[0067] In some embodiments, the frequency threshold may be adjusted according to actual conditions. For example, when the number of target electrodes is relatively small, the frequency threshold may be set relatively large, and vice versa.

[0068] In step 520, frequency points whose frequencies are greater than a frequency threshold may be determined as candidate frequency points.

[0069] In step 530, one or more target frequency points may be determined based on the candidate frequency points.

[0070] In some embodiments, all or part of the candidate frequency points may be determined as target frequency points. Specifically, when the number of candidate frequency points is equal to the number of target electrodes, all candidate frequency points may be determined as target frequency points; when the number of candidate frequency points is greater than the number of target electrodes, the candidate frequency points may be matched in order of frequency from smallest to smallest until the number of target electrodes is the same, and the candidate frequency points that match the target electrodes are determined as target frequency points.

[0071] Figure 6 It is an exemplary flow chart of a method for determining a target frequency according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0072] In step 610, the audio files within a predetermined time range may be evenly divided using the division points.

[0073] In some embodiments, the highest and lowest frequencies of the audio file within a predetermined time range may be determined, and the frequency range between the highest and lowest frequencies may be evenly divided using the division points.

[0074] In step 620, the frequency represented by the segmentation point may be determined as the target frequency point.

[0075] In some embodiments, the number of segmentation points is equal to the number of target electrodes, in which case the frequency represented by the segmentation points can be determined as the target frequency point. In some embodiments, the number of segmentation points is greater than the number of target electrodes, in which case the segmentation points can be matched in order of frequency from smallest to smallest until the number of target electrodes is the same, and the frequency represented by the segmentation points matched with the target electrodes is determined as the target frequency point.

[0076] As an example only, the frequency range of the audio file is 500Hz-5KHz, the number of target electrodes is 34, and the number of split points can be 34. Then the target frequency points can be 500, 636, 773, 909, 1045, 1182, 1318, 1455, 1591, 1727, 1864, 2000, 2136, 2273, 2409, 2545, 2682, 2818, 2954, 3091, 3227, 3364, 3500, 3636, 3773, 3909, 4045, 4182, 4318, 4454, 4591, 4727, 4864 and 5000, which divides the audio file into 34 parts on average.

[0077] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the target frequency point can be determined according to the audio file according to an exponential increase allocation method. The exponential increase allocation method means that the intervals between adjacent frequencies are not uniform, but increase as the frequency increases. The calculation of each frequency follows a certain growth factor, so that the frequency distribution is uniform and has an exponential characteristic throughout the range. For example, the frequency range of the audio file is 500Hz-5KHz, the number of target electrodes is 34, and the number of split points can be 34. Then the audio file can be divided into 34 parts of 500, 548, 600, 657, 719, 787, 862, 944, 1034, 1132, 1239, 1357, 1486, 1627, 1782, 1951, 2137, 2340, 2562, 2806, 3072, 3364, 3684, 4034, 4417, 4837, 5297, 5800, 6351, 6955, 7616, 8340, 9132 and 10000 according to the exponential increase distribution method.

[0078] The exponential increase allocation method is used to determine the target frequency points. On the one hand, the points can be evenly distributed in the lower and higher frequency ranges to ensure that the entire range of audio files from 500Hz to 10KHz is covered; more dense target frequency points are provided in the high frequency band, which helps to accurately analyze and process high-frequency signals; the human ear's perception of audio frequencies is nonlinear, and using the exponential increase allocation method to process audio files can better simulate the human ear's sensitivity to different frequencies, making the frequency allocation more in line with the actual listening experience; and it can reduce spectrum leakage and distortion, and improve the accuracy of subsequent audio file analysis (for example, FFT).

[0079] In some embodiments, a hearing impairment stimulation device includes an audio stimulation unit and an electrical stimulation unit.

[0080] The audio stimulation unit can be used to obtain an audio file; determine one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range according to the audio file; and perform audio stimulation according to the audio file. The electrical stimulation unit is used to determine the working parameters of one or more target electrodes according to one or more target frequency points, the target electrodes corresponding to the target frequency points; and perform electrical stimulation while performing audio stimulation according to the working parameters of the target electrodes.

[0081] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary hearing impairment stimulation device according to some embodiments of the present application. Figure 7 As shown, the hearing impairment stimulation device 700 includes a button 701, a display 702, a battery 703, an earphone 704, a Wifi / Bluetooth network module 705, a charging and discharging circuit 706, an earphone interface 707, a main control chip 708, a boost circuit 709, an audio amplifier 710, a stimulation waveform control circuit 711, an electrical stimulation array 712, a storage 713, a clock chip 714 and a sound audio circuit 715.

[0082] The button 701 is used to input or control different functions of the auditory stimulation device 700. In some embodiments, the button 701 includes various structures that can input the auditory stimulation device 700, including but not limited to physical buttons, touch screens, voice input, gesture recognition structures, eye tracking structures, wireless input structures, wearable input structures, brain-computer interface structures, pressure sensing structures, biometric structures, etc., which are not specifically limited here.

[0083] Display 702 is used to display information, such as stimulation status, battery power, volume, audio name, play time, etc. Battery 703 provides power for the auditory stimulation device. Earphone 704 is used to receive audio stimulation. Wifi / Bluetooth network module 705 is a module for wireless connection and data transmission, which can communicate with external devices through Wifi, Bluetooth technology or other communication technologies. Charge and discharge circuit 706 is used for charging and discharging management of battery 703 to ensure the energy supply of the auditory stimulation device. Earphone interface 707 is used to connect earphone 704 or other audio output devices. Main control chip 708 is the central processing unit of the auditory stimulation device, which is responsible for processing data, controlling the operation of the auditory stimulation device and coordinating the work of various components. In some embodiments, main control chip 708 may include stimulation array decision 708-1 and stimulation array editing 708-2, wherein stimulation array decision 708-1 can be used to determine the target frequency, target electrode and the corresponding relationship between the two. Stimulation array editing 708-2 can be used to determine the connection mode of electrodes, etc. The boost circuit 709 is used to increase the voltage to adapt to the voltage requirements of different components, and to adjust the stimulation voltage of the target electrode to adapt to the tolerance of different patients. The audio amplifier 710 is used to amplify the audio in the audio file and drive the headphones 704 or other audio output devices. The stimulation waveform control circuit 711 is used to control the progress of electrical stimulation according to the determined target electrode and the working parameters of the target electrode. The electrical stimulation array 71 is an array composed of one or more electrodes (for example, electrode array 200, electrode array 400, etc.) for delivering electrical stimulation to the patient. The storage 713 can be used to store data, such as the working parameters of the target electrode, audio files, patient history treatment conditions, etc. The clock chip 714 is used to provide an accurate time reference to ensure the timing accuracy and synchronization of electrical stimulation and audio stimulation. The sound audio circuit 715 is used to determine the target frequency and control the progress of audio stimulation.

[0084] The device 700 provides an integrated electrical stimulation and audio stimulation solution through precise control and flexible configuration to adapt to different application scenarios and user needs.

[0085] It should be noted that the above description of the device and components is only for convenience of description and does not limit the present application to the scope of the embodiments. It is understandable that for those skilled in the art, after understanding the principle of the system, it is possible to arbitrarily combine the various components or form sub-components to connect with other components without deviating from this principle. For example, in some embodiments, the whole or part of the main control chip 708 (for example, stimulation array decision 708-1, stimulation array editing), the stimulation waveform control circuit 711, the electrical stimulation array 712, etc. can be integrated into the electrical stimulation unit; for another example, the sound audio circuit 715 and the audio amplifier 710 can be integrated into the audio stimulation unit.

[0086] It should be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and are not intended to include all possible implementations included in the claims. Various modifications and changes may be made on the basis of the above embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Similarly, the various technical features of the above embodiments may be arbitrarily combined to form other embodiments of the present application that may not be explicitly described. Therefore, the above embodiments only express several implementations of the present application and do not limit the scope of protection of the patent of this application.

Claims

1. A method for stimulating hearing impairment, comprising: identifying one or more target electrodes; Get the audio file; Determine one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range according to the audio file; Determining operating parameters of one or more target electrodes according to one or more target frequencies, wherein the target frequencies correspond to the target electrodes; as well as Electrical stimulation and audio stimulation are performed simultaneously according to the audio file and the working parameters of the target electrode.

2. The hearing impairment stimulation method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of determining one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range according to the audio file includes: Determine a frequency threshold of the audio file within the predetermined time range; Determine a frequency point whose frequency is greater than the frequency threshold as a candidate frequency point; and One or more target frequency points are determined according to the candidate frequency points.

3. The hearing impairment stimulation method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of determining one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range according to the audio file includes: Evenly dividing the frequency of the audio file within the predetermined time range using division points, the number of the division points being equal to the number of the target electrodes; and The frequency represented by the segmentation point is determined as the target frequency point.

4. The hearing impairment stimulation method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of determining one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range according to the audio file includes: Acquire one or more candidate frequency points of the audio file in the predetermined time range by using fast Fourier transform; and One or more target frequency points are determined according to the one or more candidate frequency points.

5. The hearing impairment stimulation method according to claim 3 or claim 4, characterized in that: The determining one or more target frequency points according to the candidate frequency points includes: When the number of the candidate frequency points is greater than the number of the target electrodes, matching the candidate frequency points in descending order of frequency to be the same as the number of the target electrodes; and The candidate frequency point that matches the target electrode is determined as the target frequency point.

6. The hearing impairment stimulation method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The target electrode is selected from one or more electrodes in an electrode array, or The target electrode is formed by connecting a plurality of electrodes in the electrode array. The number of electrodes in the electrode array is a power of 2 or 34.

7. The hearing impairment stimulation method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating parameters of the target electrode include one or more of the operating time of the target electrode, the electrical stimulation waveform of the target electrode, the voltage of the target electrode, the frequency of the target electrode, and the pulse width of the target electrode.

8. The hearing impairment stimulation method according to claim 7, characterized in that: Determining the working time of the target electrode includes: Numbering the target frequencies in descending order; and The working time of the target electrode is determined by the following formula: Ti=T*(i / (1+2+...n)), Among them, n is the number of the target frequency points, i is the serial number of the target frequency point corresponding to the target electrode, T is the predetermined time range, and Ti is the working time of the target electrode.

9. A hearing impairment stimulation device, comprising: Audio stimulation unit for: Get the audio file; Determine one or more target frequency points within a predetermined time range according to the audio file; as well as performing audio stimulation according to the audio file; and Electrical stimulation unit for: identifying one or more target electrodes; Determining operating parameters of one or more target electrodes according to one or more target frequencies, wherein the target electrodes correspond to the target frequencies; as well as According to the working parameters of the target electrode, electrical stimulation is performed while audio stimulation is performed.

10. An electronic device, characterized in that: include: processor; as well as a memory for storing computer executable instructions, The processor is used to execute the computer executable instructions to implement the hearing impairment stimulation method described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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