Method, device and equipment for hearing test and storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides a hearing test method, hearing test equipment and a computer readable storage medium. According to the hearing test system and the hearing test method, remote professional hearing test personnel are allowed to control the hearing test equipment through remote connection, so that a subject can complete hearing threshold test with specific test precision through an efficient and convenient hearing test process in the hearing test system in a common living environment. According to the remote online hearing test mode, the accessibility and convenience of hearing evaluation are greatly improved, testees can receive accurate pure tone hearing tests at home or in other common environments without going to professional medical institutions, and therefore more testees can find and intervene hearing problems in time, and the test efficiency is improved. And further deterioration of hearing of the subject is avoided. In addition, the hearing threshold test precision can be ensured, the test duration is greatly shortened, the accessibility and convenience of hearing evaluation are greatly improved, and various defects of a traditional test mode are effectively overcome.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of artificial intelligence, and more specifically, to a method, apparatus, device, and storage medium for hearing testing. Background Art

[0002] Hearing tests are an important diagnostic method for evaluating the auditory function of the human ear. Hearing tests can determine whether the subject has hearing loss, as well as the frequency range and degree of loss by emitting stimulating sounds at different frequencies and measuring the minimum sound pressure level that the subject can hear. At the same time, hearing tests can also determine the severity of hearing loss and the nature of deafness through the differences between air conduction and bone conduction hearing threshold tests, and then determine whether the pathological nature of the subject's deafness is conductive deafness, sensorineural deafness, or mixed deafness. In addition, hearing tests can also conduct subjective and objective tests, speech recognition, sound field positioning, etc. to comprehensively evaluate the status of the auditory system.

[0003] The results of hearing tests are crucial for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders, including deafness. They not only objectively quantify the degree of hearing loss but also determine the type and cause of hearing loss, providing important evidence for developing personalized treatment plans. Therefore, as a non-invasive and highly effective hearing assessment method, hearing tests have broad application value in the fields of audiology and auditory medicine.

[0004] Currently, hearing tests typically require patients to visit a specialized institution, where they will be assessed by a trained professional tester in a quiet room equipped with a professional audiometer. This presents a certain inconvenience for patients. For patients with limited mobility or living in remote areas, traveling to a specialized institution for a hearing test is an even greater obstacle. Therefore, improvements are urgently needed to the process, equipment, and methods of hearing tests to increase accessibility and convenience, allowing more patients to receive hearing assessment services in a timely and convenient manner, thereby identifying problems early and implementing interventions to prevent further hearing deterioration. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the above-mentioned issues, the present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for hearing testing, and a computer-readable storage medium. The present disclosure allows remote professional hearing testers to control hearing test equipment via a remote connection, allowing subjects to complete hearing threshold tests with specific test accuracy in ordinary living environments through the efficient and convenient hearing test process in the remote hearing test system. This remote online hearing test method greatly improves the accessibility and convenience of hearing assessments. Subjects do not need to go to professional medical institutions and can receive accurate pure tone hearing tests at home or other ordinary environments, thereby helping more subjects to promptly discover and intervene in hearing problems and avoid further deterioration of their hearing.

[0006] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for hearing testing, the method comprising: receiving, by a local device, a first hearing test instruction from a remote device, the first hearing test instruction instructing the local device to play a first pure tone test audio, the first pure tone test audio having a first frequency and a first sound pressure level; based on the first pure tone test audio, performing at least one rough listening test for the first frequency, and obtaining a test result of the rough listening test; playing a second pure tone test audio, the second pure tone test audio having the first frequency and a second sound pressure level, the second sound pressure level being less than the first sound pressure level and being determined at least in part based on the test result of the rough listening test; based on the second pure tone test audio, performing at least one close listening test for the first frequency, and obtaining a test result of the close listening test; and determining hearing threshold data for the first frequency based on the test result of the close listening test.

[0007] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for hearing testing, comprising: in response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is greater than or equal to an hearing threshold difference threshold, playing pure tone test audio to the test ear and playing noise audio to the non-test ear; and in response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is less than the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing pure tone test audio to the test ear, or playing pure tone test audio to the test ear and the non-test ear.

[0008] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for hearing testing, comprising: creating a control for detecting click events on a local device; playing a current pure tone test audio, and detecting at the control whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period for the current pure tone test audio, wherein the feedback response time period includes a play audio time period and a wait feedback time period, and the wait feedback time period includes a normal feedback time period and a slow feedback time period; in response to detecting a click event occurring within the play audio time period at the control for detecting a click event, shortening the play audio time period and the wait feedback time period corresponding to the next pure tone test audio; in response to detecting a click event occurring within the slow feedback time period at the control for detecting a click event, extending the play audio time period and the wait feedback time period corresponding to the next pure tone test audio; and playing the next pure tone test audio, and detecting at the control whether a click event occurs within the feedback response time period for the next pure tone test audio.

[0009] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device for hearing testing, comprising: one or more processors; and one or more memories, wherein a computer executable program is stored in the one or more memories, and when the computer executable program is executed by the processor, the method described above is performed.

[0010] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon. When the instructions are executed by a processor, the instructions are used to implement the method described above.

[0011] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a computer program product or computer program, which includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform a method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for describing the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort.

[0013] Figure 1 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a scenario of performing a hearing test according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of hearing test according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a local device and a remote device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 4 is another schematic diagram illustrating a method for hearing testing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an operation interface of a remote device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0018] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of hearing threshold data for each frequency point according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0019] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating a feedback response time period according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0020] Figure 8A schematic diagram of adjusting a feedback response time period according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0021] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an interface of a remote device when performing air conduction masking audiometry according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0022] Figure 10 A flow chart of a remote device performing air conduction masking audiometry according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0023] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of a device for hearing testing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0024] Figure 12 A schematic diagram illustrating the architecture of an exemplary computing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more apparent, the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all the embodiments of the present disclosure, and it should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0026] In this specification and the accompanying drawings, substantially the same or similar steps and elements are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals, and repeated descriptions of these steps and elements will be omitted. At the same time, in the description of the present disclosure, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or ranking.

[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing embodiments of the present invention only and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] To facilitate description of the present disclosure, concepts related to the present disclosure are introduced below.

[0029] The hearing threshold refers to the lowest sound pressure level or vibration force level that a subject can correctly perceive and respond to in repeated tests under specified test conditions. A 50% detection rate is typically used as the criterion for determining the hearing threshold. The hearing threshold is an important objective indicator for assessing an individual's hearing status, as it can intuitively reflect the degree of hearing loss. Significant deviations from normal values ​​indicate that the subject may have a hearing impairment. The hearing threshold can provide a key basis for clinical diagnosis and intervention.

[0030] The hearing threshold level of a given ear refers to the minimum audible sound pressure level at a specific frequency, expressed in dB HL, when tested using a specified type of headphones. In other words, the hearing threshold level of a given ear reflects the minimum sound pressure level that a subject can hear under standardized test conditions. The hearing threshold level of a given ear is an objective value for assessing the hearing condition of a single ear. This value not only determines whether a single ear has hearing loss, but also determines the severity of the loss, providing an important reference for diagnosis and treatment.

[0031] Cross-over hearing refers to when a monaural hearing test is conducted and, if the intensity of the test tone is high enough, the test tone will be transmitted to the inner ear of the non-test ear through the vibration of the bones and tissues of the head, thereby producing an auditory sensation in the non-test ear. In other words, although only one ear directly receives the test audio signal, due to the effect of bone conduction transmission, the stronger sound signal will also "cross" to the other ear, interfering with the independent measurement of monaural hearing. This cross-hearing phenomenon is mainly caused by the anatomical characteristics of the head structure and needs to be considered and compensated in the hearing test to ensure the accuracy of the monaural hearing assessment.

[0032] Interaural attenuation refers to the attenuation of sound energy when a sound signal propagates from the test ear to the non-test ear during a hearing test. Specifically, interaural attenuation reflects the energy loss caused by the head and skull when sound waves are transmitted between the two ears and is an important factor to consider when assessing monaural hearing. Properly estimating and compensating for the effects of interaural attenuation can ensure the accuracy of test results and avoid deviations in hearing threshold measurements caused by cross-talk.

[0033] Masking refers to the phenomenon in which, during a hearing test, the subject's minimum audible threshold for a specific test sound increases due to the presence of another interfering sound. Specifically, when a target stimulus sound and a masking sound are simultaneously transmitted to the test ear, the noise of the masking sound interferes with the perception of the target sound, requiring a higher sound pressure level for the subject to correctly detect the target sound. Therefore, by measuring the difference in hearing threshold between the target sound in the presence and absence of the masking sound, the subject's actual ability to perceive the sound can be assessed. Utilizing masking techniques helps improve the accuracy and reliability of hearing tests.

[0034] An audiogram is a graph that visually displays the hearing threshold levels of a test ear at different frequencies, measured using standardized methods under specified test conditions. The audiogram uses frequency as the horizontal axis and the hearing threshold (the minimum sound pressure level that can be heard during the test) as the vertical axis, clearly depicting the hearing status of the subject's ear in each frequency range in the form of a curve or data point. By comparing with normal hearing levels, the audiogram can clearly show whether there is hearing loss, the type of loss (conductive, sensorineural, etc.), the frequency range and severity. Therefore, the audiogram is not only an important basis for diagnosing hearing impairment, but also helps to tailor personalized treatment plans for patients. It is an important tool for evaluating and diagnosing the function of the auditory system.

[0035] The solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure involve multiple technologies, including subjective audiometry methods suitable for remote environments. These embodiments aim to overcome the shortcomings of existing remote hearing assessment systems and provide a faster, more accurate, and more efficient hearing test process. The embodiments of this disclosure are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] Figure 1 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a scenario of performing a hearing test according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which schematically shows an operation interface operated by a subject and an operation system operated by an audiology physician.

[0037] Hearing tests are an important means of assessing individual hearing function. They primarily measure the minimum sound pressure level audible to the subject by stimulating sounds at different frequencies, thereby obtaining a subjective or objective hearing threshold value. This value reflects the degree of hearing loss at each frequency. The difference between air conduction and bone conduction tests can also be used to determine whether the hearing loss is conductive, sensorineural, or mixed, providing a basis for subsequent clinical diagnosis.

[0038] Hearing tests can be performed using pure-tone audiometry. This method uses the "down 10, up 5" method recommended by the Committee on Hearing Conservation of the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology. This method begins by presenting the subject with an audible sound signal, such as 40dB. The sound pressure level is then gradually reduced by 10dB until the subject can no longer hear it. The sound pressure is then increased by 5dB until the subject can just hear it. This process is repeated. When a response is obtained three times in a row at the same sound pressure level, the subject's hearing threshold is determined.

[0039] To implement a remote pure tone hearing test solution, the present disclosure provides Figure 1 The hearing test system shown and the subject operating system and operating interface matching the hearing test system.

[0040] Specifically, the user interface operated by the subject is located on any computer device with computing and display capabilities, such as a laptop, desktop computer, personal computer (PC), smart speaker, or smartwatch. These computer devices typically include two components: memory and processor. The memory is used to store the instruction code of the computer program, while the processor is responsible for executing these instructions to achieve specific functional operations. As long as the computer device has the necessary hardware conditions, any terminal can be used to present the subject's user interface.

[0041] The hearing test system can be optionally deployed on another computer device and operated and controlled by a professional audiology physician. The hearing test system can also be deployed on both the terminal operated by the subject and the terminal of the audiology physician.

[0042] The terminal operated by the test subject and the audiology physician's terminal can establish a direct or indirect data communication connection via a wired network (such as the Internet) or a wireless network (such as a cellular network, WiFi, etc.). Through this network connection, data and parameters related to the hearing test can be efficiently transmitted between the two ends. It is worth noting that this communication connection method is not limited to a specific network type; as long as data exchange between the two ends is possible, it can be used.

[0043] By enabling remote operation through a network connection, subjects can conveniently and efficiently undergo hearing tests at home, in the office, or in any ordinary living environment. This testing solution is not only flexible and cost-effective, but also highly efficient and flexible in terms of time. It also facilitates the provision of hearing assessment services for special groups such as the elderly and people with disabilities who have limited mobility. This disclosure can expand the coverage of hearing screening, allowing more people to benefit from timely, high-quality hearing assessments and interventions, breaking through time and space limitations and facilitating the widespread promotion of hearing screening.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the operating interface design for the subject is simple and intuitive, and it only needs to include a button control. During the test, the audiology physician can remotely control the headphones worn by the subject to emit pure tone stimuli of different frequencies and intensities. If the subject can hear the sound, just press the button to inform the audiology physician that he can hear the sound corresponding to the intensity and frequency. On the contrary, if the button is not pressed within the specified time period, the audiology physician will determine that the subject did not hear the sound stimulation. This extremely simplified interactive design has clear operating steps, avoids complex human-computer interaction processes, greatly reduces the usage threshold, and ensures the efficiency and accuracy of the test. This operation is friendly to elderly subjects or subjects with limited technical skills, and can accurately and quickly test their true hearing conditions.

[0045] At the same time, the computer hardware resources required for the button control are limited. Any popular computing device, such as a smartphone or tablet, can run the remote test program without being affected by hardware configuration limitations. This makes hearing testing more widely applicable and covers a wider range of scenarios. The present disclosure can effectively lower the technical barriers to use, improve the affordability and accessibility of testing, and enable more people to easily access remote hearing test services, promptly identify and intervene in potential hearing problems, and thus improve their quality of life.

[0046] Furthermore, while traditional pure-tone audiometry can accurately assess hearing levels, it is time-consuming and cumbersome. This test typically requires patients to visit a specialized facility equipped with a silent room, a professional audiometer, and an operator, and lasts approximately 10-20 minutes. The subject must follow a physical feedback device and follow a specific procedure, which doesn't meet the requirements of hearing aid fitting systems for fast and efficient testing.

[0047] Specifically, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for hearing testing, the method comprising: receiving, by a local device, a first hearing test instruction from a remote device, the first hearing test instruction instructing the local device to play a first pure tone test audio, the first pure tone test audio having a first frequency and a first sound pressure level; based on the first pure tone test audio, performing at least one rough listening test for the first frequency, and obtaining a test result of the rough listening test; playing a second pure tone test audio, the second pure tone test audio having the first frequency and a second sound pressure level, the second sound pressure level being less than the first sound pressure level and being determined at least in part based on the test result of the rough listening test; based on the second pure tone test audio, performing at least one close listening test for the first frequency, and obtaining a test result of the close listening test; and determining hearing threshold data for the first frequency based on the test result of the close listening test.

[0048] In contrast, without requiring the subject to visit a professional medical institution, the disclosed embodiment allows a professional hearing aid fitter to remotely connect via the internet and guide the subject through an efficient and convenient hearing test in their normal living environment. By improving the testing protocol, the disclosed embodiment ensures the accuracy of the hearing threshold test while significantly shortening the test duration. This significantly increases the accessibility and convenience of hearing assessments, effectively addressing the various shortcomings of traditional testing methods.

[0049] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a flow chart illustrating a method 20 of hearing testing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0050] Optionally, the hearing test method 20 can be performed by a local device operated by one or more subjects. The other device, operated by a professional audiology physician, is referred to as a remote device. The devices at both ends establish a real-time audio and video call connection, enabling remote interaction and guidance between the tester and the subject. The audiology physician and the subject can also conduct two-way real-time communication through various means, such as text, to ensure the efficient and orderly conduct of the test process. The physician can promptly understand the subject's response and provide necessary guidance. The subject can also reflect their feelings to the physician at any time to ensure the authenticity and reliability of the test data. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0051] Optionally, during the test, the subject can wear headphones or hearing aids and establish a wireless connection, such as Bluetooth, with these peripheral devices through a mobile terminal. The audiologist can send various instructions and control commands to the local device through a remote full-duplex channel. For example, the local device can be instructed to play pure tone stimuli of different frequencies and intensities through headphones or hearing aids, or to play noise signals to achieve the air conduction masking process described in detail later. The internal parameters of these devices can also be remotely adjusted and optimized.

[0052] like Figure 2 As shown, method 20 includes the following operations S201 to S205. Operations S201 to S202 are also called the rough listening test phase, and operations S203 to S205 are also called the detailed listening test phase. This two-stage design can effectively improve the accuracy and efficiency of the hearing test.

[0053] Optionally, before executing operation S201, an operation for detecting the noise level of the subject's environment may also be performed. The remote device may instruct the local device to collect ambient audio data using a microphone or other sensor, analyze and process the collected ambient audio data, and calculate the decibel value of the background noise. Alternatively, the local device may automatically initiate the operation of collecting ambient audio data using a microphone or other sensor. The present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0054] For example, if the noise level is detected to be below a preset threshold, operation S201 can be executed. Otherwise, a command can be sent to the local device to prompt the subject to change the test environment or take noise reduction measures. This pre-detection step can promptly detect and avoid the interference of environmental noise on the hearing threshold test, ensuring the authenticity and reliability of the test data and improving the overall quality of the remote hearing assessment. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0055] Optionally, before executing operation S201, a preparatory test operation can also be performed. The purpose of the preparatory test operation is to allow the subject to be familiar with the process and operation of the audiometry in advance. The test results of this preparatory link will not be recorded in the final hearing threshold measurement data. Before the audiometry stage officially begins, the audiology test physician needs to explain in detail to the subject through video calls and other means what will be encountered during the audiometry, such as hearing a series of pure tone stimulation sounds with the same frequency but different intervals. Once the subject detects these pure tone signals through the hearing aid or headphones he or she is required to follow Figure 1 As shown, click the black circle button on the operation interface. Optionally, in this preparatory step, the frequency point corresponding to the pure tone test audio played can be 1000 Hz and the sound pressure level can be 55 dB. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0056] In operation S201 , a local device receives a first hearing test instruction from a remote device, where the first hearing test instruction instructs the local device to play a first pure tone test audio, where the first pure tone test audio has a first frequency and a first sound pressure level.

[0057] Among them, the first frequency point refers to the frequency of the first pure tone test audio. The frequency of the audio signal is usually measured in Hz (Hertz). Optionally, the first frequency point can be set to 2000 Hz. The first sound pressure level refers to the loudness of the first pure tone test audio, usually measured in dB (decibel). The sound pressure level reflects the loudness of the sound, and the higher the value, the louder the sound. Optionally, the first sound pressure level can be set to 55 dB. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0058] In operation S202, at least one rough listening test is performed on the first frequency point based on the first pure tone test audio, and a test result of the rough listening test is obtained.

[0059] Optionally, the local device transmits (for example, via a Bluetooth headset or wired transmission) an instruction to play the first pure tone test audio to the hearing aid or headset, and instructs the unilateral headset to play the first pure tone test audio. The hearing aid or headset will automatically generate a file corresponding to the first pure tone test audio through its built-in firmware. If the air conduction masking audiometry process is triggered, the local device can transmit (for example, via a Bluetooth headset or wired transmission) data of a noise signal of a certain intensity to the hearing aid or headset, and instruct the hearing aid or headset corresponding to the non-test ear to play the noise signal. During the air conduction masking audiometry process, the pure tone test signal is only transmitted to the test ear, while the non-test ear receives a noise signal of a certain intensity, which is blocked from affecting the test ear through masking, thereby ensuring the independence and accuracy of the test data.

[0060] Optionally, in operation S202, a rough listening test can be performed in the following manner: creating a control for detecting a click event on a local device; having the local device play the first pure tone test audio, and detecting at the control whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period; in response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, determining a test result of the rough listening test for the first frequency point, and sending a response to the remote device, the response indicating the test result of the rough listening test for the first frequency point; and in response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, updating the first pure tone test audio, and performing the next rough listening test for the first frequency point. The feedback response time period will be described in detail later. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0061] Optionally, performing the next rough listening test for the first frequency point includes: increasing the first sound pressure level of the first pure tone test audio by a first value to obtain an updated first pure tone test audio; playing the updated first pure tone test audio by the local device, and detecting whether a click event occurs at the control within a feedback response time period; in response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, determining a test result of the rough listening test for the first frequency point, and sending a first response to the remote device, the first response indicating the test result of the rough listening test for the first frequency point; and in response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, updating the first pure tone test audio and performing the next rough listening test for the first frequency point until the first sound pressure level of the updated first pure tone test audio is greater than or equal to the maximum hearing threshold. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0062] In the rough listening test phase consisting of operations S201 to S202, the approximate hearing loss range of the subject at different frequencies can be quickly located. The rough listening test phase uses the first sound pressure level corresponding to the first hearing test instruction as the initial volume of the rough listening test. For example, the first sound pressure level can be 55dB. The local device will play the first pure tone test audio to the subject through headphones or hearing aids at this volume level. If the subject does not make any response feedback within the specified time (for example, does not press the button within the feedback response time period), the subject will be notified. Figure 1), the audiologist will deem that the subject did not hear the first pure tone test audio. At this time, the next rough listening test will be performed. In the next rough listening test, the remote device can instruct the local device to increase the sound pressure level by a first value (for example, 5dB), that is, play the first pure tone test audio of 60dB. Alternatively, after determining that the subject has not made any response feedback within the specified time, the local device will automatically increase the first sound pressure level by a first value (for example, 5dB), that is, play the first pure tone test audio of 60dB. Multiple rough listening tests can be performed until the subject clicks the button to make a "hear" feedback or the first sound pressure level has reached the maximum value. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0063] Optionally, the rough listening test phase is not completed all at once, but may be performed multiple times, each corresponding to a different first sound pressure level. During the rough listening test phase, once the subject presses the black button control and responds with "hear," the rough listening phase ends and the detailed listening phase begins. The rough listening test phase can quickly determine the approximate hearing loss range, saving significant time for accurate testing during the detailed listening phase.

[0064] Optionally, after completing the hearing threshold test of a single test ear, the test ear can be switched and the above-mentioned rough hearing test process can be repeated for the other ear. Specifically, once the rough hearing test of a certain ear (such as the left ear) is completed and the rough hearing data of the ear at the first frequency is obtained, the subject or the audiology doctor can be prompted whether to continue testing the hearing of the other ear (such as the right ear). If you choose to continue the test, the local device will automatically or based on the instructions of the remote device, repeat the rough hearing test process for the other ear. Thus, the local device can obtain independent rough hearing data for both ears respectively. For subjects with unilateral deafness or large differences in binaural hearing, this function of switching the test ear comprehensively assesses the hearing conditions of both ears and can more accurately locate the hearing differences between the ears. On the other hand, if the subject's binaural hearing is close and there is no obvious difference, you can also choose to test only the hearing threshold of one ear to save testing time. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0065] In operation S203 , a second pure tone test audio is played, where the second pure tone test audio has the first frequency and a second sound pressure level, where the second sound pressure level is less than the first sound pressure level and is determined at least in part based on a test result of the rough listening test.

[0066] Optionally, the remote device can instruct the local device to enter the detailed listening test phase via a second hearing test instruction. In this case, the local device receives the second hearing test instruction from the remote device, which instructs the local device to play the second pure tone test audio. Based on the second hearing test instruction, the local device plays the second pure tone test audio. In this way, the audiologist can adjust the testing method for the detailed listening test phase based on the results of the rough listening test and notify the local device of the adjusted detailed listening test plan via the second hearing test instruction. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0067] Optionally, the local device may automatically play the second pure tone test audio in response to obtaining the test results of the rough listening test. This can reduce the time overhead of remote command transmission and further improve test efficiency. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0068] Optionally, the difference between the second sound pressure level and the first sound pressure level may be 10 dB or other smaller values. The purpose of such setting is to try to start the measurement of the listening test phase by using a relatively small sound pressure level as a starting value, so as to try to obtain more accurate test results.

[0069] In operation S204, at least one listening test is performed on the first frequency point based on the second pure tone test audio, and a test result of the listening test is obtained.

[0070] Optionally, in operation S204, the local device transmits an instruction to play the second pure tone test audio to the hearing aid or earphone (for example, via a Bluetooth headset or wired transmission), and instructs the unilateral earphone to play the second pure tone test audio. The hearing aid or earphone will automatically generate a file corresponding to the second pure tone test audio through its built-in firmware. Similarly, if the audiology physician preliminarily determines that the hearing thresholds of the two ears of the subject are too different (for example, exceeding a certain threshold range) based on the medical history, it will also trigger the air conduction masking audiometry operation. This disclosure will not be described in detail here.

[0071] Optionally, in operation S204, the local device plays the second pure tone test audio, and detects at the control for detecting a click event whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period; in response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, a first listening test is performed for the first frequency point; and in response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, a second listening test is performed for the first frequency point.

[0072] Optionally, performing the first listening test for the first frequency includes: in response to a second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio being less than or equal to a minimum hearing threshold, using the second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio as a test result of the listening test; in response to the second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio being greater than the minimum hearing threshold, reducing the second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio by a second value to obtain an updated second pure tone test audio; playing the updated second pure tone test audio by the local device and detecting whether a click event occurs at the control within a feedback response time period; in response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, performing a next first listening test for the first frequency; and in response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, performing a second listening test for the first frequency. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0073] Specifically, the second value is 10 dB or other appropriate values, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0074] Optionally, during each first listening test, the second sound pressure level corresponding to the second pure tone test audio is reduced by 10 dB, resulting in a new, updated second pure tone test audio. This updated second pure tone test audio is then played, and a click event is monitored to determine whether the subject has responded with "hearing" feedback to the updated second pure tone test audio. If the subject responds, indicating that the current sound pressure level is within the subject's audible range, the next first listening test can be performed, and the second sound pressure level can be reduced by another 10 dB. This cycle continues until one of the following two situations occurs: 1) the subject does not respond to the current second pure tone test audio, i.e., does not hear the pure tone signal corresponding to the second sound pressure level; or 2) the updated second sound pressure level reaches the minimum limit for the hearing test, such as 55 dB or less. To avoid sound pressure level overshoot, the first listening test should also be terminated at this point, and this minimum value is used as the listening test result. The present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0075] Optionally, performing the second close listening test for the first frequency includes: increasing the second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio by a third value to obtain an updated second pure tone test audio; playing the updated second pure tone test audio by the local device, and detecting whether a click event occurs at the control within a feedback response time period; in response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, determining a test result of the close listening test for the first frequency, and sending a first response to the remote device, the first response indicating the test result of the close listening test for the first frequency; and in response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, performing a next second close listening test for the first frequency, until the difference between the second sound pressure level of the updated second pure tone test audio and the first sound pressure level corresponding to the test result of the coarse listening test is greater than or equal to a threshold. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0076] Specifically, the third value is 5dB or other appropriate values, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0077] Optionally, during each second listening test, the second sound pressure level corresponding to the second pure tone test audio is increased by 5dB, resulting in a new, updated second pure tone test audio. This updated second pure tone test audio is then played, and the subject's "hearing" feedback response to the updated second pure tone test audio is determined by monitoring for click events. If the subject responds, this indicates that the current second sound pressure level is within the subject's audible range, and this second sound pressure level can be used as the listening test result. If the subject fails to respond, this indicates that the subject still cannot hear the current second sound pressure level, and the second sound pressure level needs to be increased by another 5dB. This loop continues until one of the following two conditions occurs: 1) the subject responds to the current second pure tone test audio, i.e., hears the pure tone signal corresponding to the second sound pressure level, and a listening test result is output based on this response; or 2) the updated second sound pressure level reaches the maximum limit for the hearing test. To avoid sound pressure level overshoot, the first listening test should be terminated at this point, and this maximum value should be used as the listening test result. This disclosure is not limited to this.

[0078] Optionally, obtaining the test result of the close listening test also includes: in response to the difference between the second sound pressure level of the updated second pure tone test audio and the first sound pressure level corresponding to the test result of the rough listening test being greater than or equal to a threshold, using the second sound pressure level of the updated second pure tone test audio as the test result of the close listening test, and marking the test result of the close listening test as inconsistent with the test result of the rough listening test.

[0079] Specifically, when the difference between the second sound pressure level of the updated second pure tone test audio and the first sound pressure level determined during the rough listening test phase is greater than or equal to a preset threshold (e.g., 10 dB), the updated second pure tone test audio's second sound pressure level can be directly updated, even if the subject has not provided feedback on the updated second pure tone test audio. Simultaneously, the local or remote device will also mark the test result of the close listening test as inconsistent with the test result from the previous rough listening test phase. This can address situations where there is a significant deviation between the test results of the rough listening test and the close listening test. Typically, the difference between the test results of the close listening test and the rough listening test is relatively small. If the test results of the close listening test differ significantly from the rough listening test results, this may indicate that the rough listening test results may have a significant deviation or that the close listening test process may have been affected by interference factors. Therefore, when the difference between the test results of the two phases exceeds a preset threshold (e.g., 10 dB), the test result of the close listening test can be confirmed as the final value, and the inconsistency with the result of the rough listening test can be marked to indicate that further verification and review may be required.

[0080] In operation S205 , based on the test result of the careful listening test, hearing threshold data for the first frequency point is determined.

[0081] Optionally, in operation S205, the test results of the detailed listening test can be directly selected as the hearing threshold data for the first frequency point. Because the detailed listening test phase is more refined and has a smaller step size, directly using the test results of the detailed listening test as the final hearing threshold data can better reflect the subject's actual hearing condition at that frequency point. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0082] Optionally, in operation S205, the test results of the rough listening test and the test results of the close listening test can be combined to calculate comprehensive hearing threshold data for the first frequency point. For example, the arithmetic mean, weighted mean, etc. of the test results of the rough listening test and the close listening test can be taken as the sound pressure level value corresponding to the final hearing threshold data. This approach can reduce the impact of small errors to a certain extent. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0083] Optionally, in operation S205, appropriate hearing threshold data may be selected manually or based on other reference indicators. A professional audiology physician may also, based on experience and in combination with other test information, manually determine whether the rough listening result or the detailed listening result is used as the final hearing threshold data. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0084] Optionally, in operation S205, it is further possible to distinguish whether there is a flag in operation S204. If the close listening test is not flagged in operation S204, that is, there is no significant difference between the coarse and fine listening results, the test result of the close listening test can be directly used. If the two test results differ significantly and are marked as inconsistent, manual review or retesting may be required. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0085] Optionally, method 20 also includes: receiving, by the local device, a third hearing test instruction from the remote device, the third hearing test instruction instructing the local device to play a third pure tone test audio, the third pure tone test audio having a second frequency point and a third sound pressure level, the third sound pressure level being determined at least in part based on the hearing threshold data for the first frequency point; and performing a coarse listening test and a fine listening test for the second frequency point based on the third pure tone test audio, and the hearing threshold data for the second frequency point.

[0086] Specifically, for coarse and close listening tests at frequencies other than the first (e.g., the second frequency), the corresponding initial sound pressure level setting (i.e., the third sound pressure level) is dynamically adjusted based on the test results at the previous frequency (e.g., the first frequency), rather than using a fixed default value. One optional adjustment method is to set the initial sound pressure level at a non-first frequency to the final test result at the previous frequency minus 10dB.

[0087] For example, if the first test frequency of the left ear is 1000Hz, and after a rough listening test and a careful listening test, the final hearing threshold data is determined to be 70dB, then when testing the second frequency point 2000Hz, the initial sound pressure level of the 2000Hz frequency point should be set to 60dB = 70dB-10dB).

[0088] For example, if the first test frequency for the left ear is 2000Hz and the final test result for the right ear at 1000Hz is 50dB, then when testing the left ear at 2000Hz, the initial sound pressure level should be set to 40dB (i.e., 50dB-10dB).

[0089] This method of dynamically adjusting the initial sound pressure level at the current frequency based on the previous frequency result is designed to select a relatively close initial sound pressure value for each frequency test based on the subject's actual hearing condition. This effectively reduces the number of sound pressure level updates during the rough listening test, shortens the rough listening time, and improves test efficiency. It also avoids the test distortion that may be caused by using fixed default values. This dynamic setting rule applies not only to the rough listening test phase, but also to the determination of the initial sound pressure level during the detailed listening test phase, further ensuring the consistency and accuracy of the test results in both phases.

[0090] Optionally, after completing the rough listening test and the detailed listening test for all frequency points, the arithmetic average of the detailed listening test results for all frequency points may be calculated as the final hearing test result of the subject.

[0091] Thus, method 20 allows a remote professional hearing tester to control the hearing test equipment via a remote connection, allowing subjects to complete hearing threshold tests with specific test accuracy in ordinary living environments through the efficient and convenient hearing test process in the hearing test system. This remote online hearing test method greatly improves the accessibility and convenience of hearing assessment. Subjects can receive accurate pure tone hearing tests at home or other ordinary environments without having to go to a professional medical institution, thereby helping more subjects to promptly detect and intervene in hearing problems and prevent further deterioration of their hearing.

[0092] Method 20 as detailed above can also ensure the accuracy of hearing threshold testing, significantly shorten the testing time, greatly improve the accessibility and convenience of hearing assessment, and effectively solve the various shortcomings of traditional testing methods.

[0093] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a local device and a remote device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0094] Alternatively, as Figure 3 As shown, the remote device may optionally include: a test unit triggering module 302, a Bluetooth signaling conversion module 303, and a test signal transmission module 304. These three components together generate and send the first hearing test instruction (and / or the second hearing test instruction).

[0095] Among them, the test unit trigger module 302 is used to trigger multiple audiometric units for different ear sides and different frequency points to start working at one time. If the audiometric physician preliminarily judges that the hearing thresholds of the two ears of the subject are too different (for example, exceeding a certain threshold range) based on the medical history, the test unit trigger module 302 will trigger the parameter setting of the test audio to enter the air conduction masking audiometry process. Air conduction masking audiometry refers to using the ear with poor hearing as the test ear, while transmitting appropriate masking noise to the other ear with better hearing, so as to avoid the interference of cross-hearing on the test results. This disclosure will not be repeated here.

[0096] Optionally, the Bluetooth signaling conversion module 303 generates an instruction for playing the first pure tone test audio or the second pure tone test audio based on parameters such as the first frequency, the first sound pressure level (and / or the second frequency, the second sound pressure level), and converts it into a Bluetooth control signaling format that matches the headphones or hearing aids that may play the first / second pure tone test audio.

[0097] Optionally, the test signal transmission module 304 transmits the generated Bluetooth signaling to the subject's local device via a full-duplex communication channel. The local device then forwards the Bluetooth signaling to the actual headset or hearing aid device using a Bluetooth connection or wired transmission. The headset or hearing aid device will correspondingly generate the first / second pure tone test audio through firmware, thereby enabling subsequent playback of the pure tone test audio. Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0098] Optionally, the local device includes: an ambient sound pressure level detection module 301 , a signal output module 305 , a hearing test function setting module 306 , a hearing test feedback processing module 307 , a test signal adaptive calculation module 308 , and a hearing level calculation and output module 309 .

[0099] The ambient sound pressure level detection module 301 can collect audio data in the current environment through a microphone or other sound sensors, and analyze and calculate these data to obtain the background noise level of the current environment. The role of the ambient sound pressure level detection module 301 is to evaluate the ambient noise situation of the current hearing test. When the noise value is detected to be higher than a preset threshold, the subject will be prompted to change the test environment or take noise reduction measures. Specifically, for ambient sound detection, for conventional equipment and daily environment scenes, the ambient sound pressure level detection module 301 can use a more relaxed standard. Specifically, the ambient sound pressure level detection module 301 will continue to monitor the average sound pressure level of the environment over a period of time. When the average sound pressure level is lower than a preset first sound pressure level threshold (for example, 40dB), it is considered that the ambient noise meets the test requirements. The detection process may continue until the average sound pressure level returned by the microphone on the earphone / hearing aid is lower than 40dB.

[0100] In addition, the local device may also include other pre-test detection modules. For example, the pre-test detection may also include detecting whether the subject is wearing the hearing aid correctly. The purpose of pre-test preparation is to ensure the accuracy of the hearing test as much as possible. The professional test physician notifies the subject to wear the hearing aid correctly through the network and authorizes the microphone permission of the mobile terminal device to be turned on. For example, the local device may also include a test preparation module to perform pre-test preparation operations. Figure 2 The details of the pre-test preparation operation have been described in detail, and this disclosure will not repeat them here.

[0101] The signal output module 305 is responsible for executing the actual output of the hearing test signal, such as executing the reference Figure 2The operation of playing the first pure tone test audio and / or the second pure tone test audio is described. The signal output module 305 can output a pure audio test signal of a specified ear side (left or right ear), a specified frequency, and a specified sound pressure level to the earphones or hearing aid worn by the subject based on the Bluetooth control signal sent by the test signal transmission module 304. The signal output module 305 realizes the function of transmitting the hearing test signal to the subject in a controllable manner.

[0102] The hearing test function setting module 306 provides a variety of hearing test mode setting options. The first is the default adaptive algorithm mode. The adaptive algorithm mode will automatically adjust the signal output duration and the allowable response interval of the subject's response according to the subject's reaction time during the test. This adaptive method can dynamically optimize the test process according to the actual situation of each subject. Figure 7-Figure 8 The second type is based on the hearing test mode set by professional test physicians to manually set the signal output duration and the allowable response interval of the subject's response. The second setting is more suitable for testing needs in some special scenarios.

[0103] The hearing test feedback processing module 307 provides a Figure 1 The interactive interface shown. When the subject hears the pure tone test signal, he can click Figure 1 The test subjects can respond by pressing the button shown in the figure or by other means to reflect whether they have heard the signal. The hearing test feedback processing module 307 is responsible for obtaining and processing the feedback data of the test subjects as a basis for judging the hearing status of the test subjects.

[0104] The test signal adaptive calculation module 308 calculates the next higher or lower sound pressure level for the current frequency point (for example, updates the first sound pressure level and / or the second sound pressure level) based on the subject's response feedback at each frequency point (for example, the first frequency point and the second frequency point), or determines the initial sound pressure level of the next frequency point to be tested, and may also obtain the final hearing threshold data of the current test ear side.

[0105] The hearing level calculation and output module 309 can determine the hearing threshold data for each frequency point based on the results of the rough listening test and the detailed listening test for each frequency point. Optionally, the hearing level calculation and output module 309 can also output the hearing threshold data for the left and right ears of the subject (for example, the hearing threshold data determined in operation S205), as well as the air conduction masking audiometry results when the left and right ears are used as test ears respectively. The hearing level calculation and output module 309 can integrate all the test information to obtain the overall hearing level assessment result of the subject.

[0106] The software and hardware implementations of the above modules can be flexibly selected. They can be implemented entirely in software, hardware can be used to accelerate or customize the functions of specific modules, and the software algorithms can be burned into embedded hardware systems such as single-chip microcomputers for execution. The present disclosure is not limited to these.

[0107] Figure 4 FIG. 2 is another schematic diagram illustrating a method 20 for hearing testing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 Some optional details of operations S202 to S205 in the hearing test method 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are shown.

[0108] like Figure 4 As shown, optionally, when performing a rough listening test for the first frequency point, in operation S202, a first pure tone test audio can be played at a first sound pressure level of 55dB. 55dB is the initial test sound pressure level for this frequency point. The subject needs to determine whether the first pure tone test audio can be clearly heard. If the subject can hear the first pure tone test audio and provides feedback accordingly by clicking the control, then the test result Y of the rough listening test is equal to the current first sound pressure level A, that is, 55dB. The local device will record the test result of this rough listening test and directly enter the detailed listening test phase.

[0109] However, if the subject fails to hear the 55dB audio signal and fails to click the corresponding control during the feedback response period, the local device can increase the sound pressure level of the first pure tone test audio by 5dB, that is, 60dB, and play the pure tone test audio of this frequency again. The subject needs to judge again whether he can hear the first pure tone test audio of 60dB. If he can hear it this time, the test result Y of the rough listening test will be equal to the current sound pressure level A, that is, 60dB. The local device will record the test result of this rough listening test and enter the detailed listening test phase. However, if the subject still cannot hear the subject at 60dB, the local device will continue to increase the sound pressure level and repeat the above process.

[0110] During the coarse listening test phase, each time the subject fails to hear the audio signal at the current sound pressure level, the first sound pressure level A is increased by 5dB until the set maximum sound pressure level is reached. If the subject continues to be unable to hear the first pure tone test audio, and the updated first sound pressure level A exceeds or equals the maximum hearing threshold, the coarse listening test result Y is set to the current maximum sound pressure level A. However, if sound pressure level A has not yet reached the maximum value, the loop will continue, starting with the initial value of 55dB, increasing by 5dB each time, playing the audio and waiting for the subject's feedback until the subject can hear it, thus obtaining the coarse listening test result Y. This test result Y will serve as the starting sound pressure level for that frequency point (e.g., the first frequency point) during the detailed listening test phase.

[0111] Next, during the detailed listening test phase, in operation S203, a second pure tone test audio is further determined based on the rough listening test result Y. The second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio is calculated as the rough listening test result Y minus 10dB. For example, if the rough listening test result Y is 65dB, the second sound pressure level is 55dB. Then, in operation S204, the local device plays the second pure tone test audio corresponding to the second sound pressure level and determines whether the subject can hear the second pure tone test audio by determining whether a click event occurs.

[0112] If the subject can hear the second pure tone test audio, it is necessary to further confirm whether the current second sound pressure level Y is below or equal to the minimum hearing threshold. If the second sound pressure level Y is below or equal to the minimum hearing threshold, it means that the second sound pressure level Y is close to the lower limit of normal hearing and the subject's hearing is good. The current second sound pressure level Y can be directly output as the final test result of the close listening test. However, if the second sound pressure level Y is still above the minimum hearing threshold, it is necessary to continue decreasing the sound pressure level and update the second pure tone test audio, setting the sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio to Y minus 10dB. The above process is repeated until the second sound pressure level Y reaches the minimum hearing threshold.

[0113] If the subject is unable to hear the second pure tone test audio corresponding to the current second sound pressure level Y, the sound pressure level needs to be increased, the second pure tone test audio needs to be updated, and the second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio needs to be set to Y plus 5dB. At this point, if the second sound pressure level Y exceeds or equals the maximum hearing threshold, this means that the subject cannot hear the second pure tone test audio even at the maximum sound pressure level, indicating that the subject has severe hearing loss. The current second sound pressure level Y can be directly output as the final test result of the close listening test. However, if the second sound pressure level Y is still less than the maximum hearing threshold, the updated second pure tone test audio can be played to continue determining whether the subject can hear it. If the subject can hear it, the current Y can be output as the test result of the close listening test. If the subject still cannot hear it, and the difference between Y and the test result of the rough listening test is greater than 10dB, the current Y can be directly output as the final test result of the close listening test, and the test result of the close listening test can be marked as inconsistent with the test result of the rough listening test. However, if the difference between the current Y and the rough listening result Y is not greater than 10 dB, the second sound pressure level can be further increased to obtain a more accurate careful listening test result.

[0114] In operation S205 , the test result of the attentive listening test may be directly used as the hearing threshold data of the first frequency point.

[0115] After completing the hearing test for the first frequency point, the hearing test for the second frequency point can be continued. In this case, the local device can play a third pure tone test audio, the third pure tone test audio having the second frequency point and a third sound pressure level, the third sound pressure level A being determined as A=Y-10 based at least in part on the hearing threshold data Y for the first frequency point. Based on the third pure tone test audio, a coarse listening test and a fine listening test for the second frequency point are performed, and the hearing threshold data for the second frequency point is calculated.

[0116] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an operation interface of a remote device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0117] The operation interface of the remote device includes a display control for displaying the unilateral ear being tested, a display control for displaying the frequency being tested, and a display control for displaying the test progress.

[0118] A display control for indicating which ear is being tested can indicate whether the test is being performed on the subject's left or right ear. For example, the control can clearly indicate the side of the ear being tested using text to avoid testing errors.

[0119] The display control for displaying the frequency point being tested is used to display the current test frequency point value in real time, such as 1000Hz, 2000Hz, 4000Hz, etc. Professional testing physicians can understand the progress of the test based on the changes in the frequency point.

[0120] The display control for displaying the test progress uses a progress bar and text to intuitively reflect the progress of the entire test process. Professionals can use the progress to understand whether the test is about to end.

[0121] like Figure 5 As shown in the figure, before officially entering the hearing test at each frequency point, a 1000Hz pure tone audiometry practice phase will be conducted. This phase is mainly to familiarize the subject with the subsequent audiometry process and feedback method, so the test results will not be recorded in the final hearing test report.

[0122] Before the audiometry practice phase begins, the remote professional test physician needs to clearly inform the subject through audio or video that in the following test, the subject will hear a series of pure tone audios with varying sound pressure levels. Once the subject hears these audios played in the hearing aid or headphones, he or she needs to immediately click the black button on the local device as feedback.

[0123] After completing the 1000Hz audiometry exercise, the real hearing test phase will officially begin, which includes two test phases: a rough listening test and a detailed listening test. First, the test will start at the frequency point of 2000Hz, and then different frequency points such as 4000Hz, 6000Hz, 1000Hz and 500Hz will be tested in sequence. In the rough listening test at each frequency point, the local device will perform operations S201 to S202 in sequence, and roughly determine the maximum audible sound pressure level range of the subject at this frequency point by gradually increasing or decreasing the sound pressure level. Next, enter the detailed listening test phase to further fine-tune the sound pressure level and finally determine the subject's precise hearing threshold data at this frequency point.

[0124] During the entire test process, the professional test physician's remote operation interface will display key information such as the current test frequency value, the tested ear side, and the test progress in real time, so that the physician can understand the test progress and provide guidance to the subject. The subject only needs to focus on judging whether he hears the pure tone signal and give timely feedback according to the instructions. The system will automatically complete various test tasks and finally output a complete hearing test report (such as Figure 6 shown).

[0125] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of hearing threshold data for various frequency points according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 6 An example of pure tone audiometry test results is given, presenting the subject's hearing status in an intuitive graphical form. Figure 6 Can be presented to the testing physician and the subject simultaneously.

[0126] In this pure-tone audiometry result chart, the horizontal axis represents the test frequency, including the five specific frequencies commonly used in pure-tone audiometry: 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000Hz, 4000Hz, and 6000Hz. The vertical axis represents the subject's hearing threshold at the corresponding frequency, typically expressed in decibels.

[0127] By observing the data points and curve trends in the chart, we can clearly understand the subject's hearing level at different frequencies. From the results, it can be seen that the subject has hearing loss in the left ear, while the right ear is relatively sound.

[0128] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating a feedback response time period according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 8 A schematic diagram of adjusting a feedback response time period according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0129] Alternatively, as Figure 7 As shown, the feedback response time period includes an audio playing time period and a waiting feedback time period, and the waiting feedback time period includes a normal feedback time period and a slow feedback time period. Figure 8As shown, method 20 also includes: in the process of performing at least one rough listening test for the first frequency point or performing at least one close listening test for the first frequency point, in response to detecting a click event at a control for detecting a click event that occurs within the audio playback time period, shortening the audio playback time period and the waiting for feedback time period; in response to detecting a click event at a control for detecting a click event that occurs within the slow feedback time period, extending the audio playback time period and the waiting for feedback time period.

[0130] Optionally, the audio playback time period is a time period for playing the first pure tone test audio or the second pure tone test audio; the normal feedback time period is a silent time period after the audio playback time period; and the slow feedback time period is a silent time period after the normal feedback time period.

[0131] The method 20 according to the present disclosure is not only suitable for testing patients who have already suffered from moderate or severe hearing loss, but also needs to be able to meet the needs of self-testing and ordinary people with good hearing. In traditional pure tone audiometry methods, the playback duration of the pure tone signal and the time interval of the subject's response are fixed. For ordinary people with good hearing, it often takes a long time to complete a complete round of pure tone audiometry. Optionally, in method 20, the audio playback time period and the waiting time period for feedback can be adaptively adjusted. By dynamically adjusting the intervals of these two time periods, the total time required for ordinary people with good hearing to complete the pure tone audiometry test can be effectively shortened.

[0132] Optionally, in method 20, each pure tone audiometry test includes an audio playback period T1 for playing the audio test signal and a waiting period T2 for feedback. When the signal output module begins playing the pure tone, the subject can respond within any of the time periods. Initially, T1 is set to 2000 milliseconds, and T2 is set to 3000 milliseconds.

[0133] If the subject responds within the fast response interval (i.e., within T1), the subject is considered to have good hearing and is very sensitive to pure tone signals. In this case, the durations of T1 and T2 are appropriately shortened. T1 is set to the maximum (1000 milliseconds, T1-200 milliseconds), and T2 is set to the maximum (1000 milliseconds, T2-200 milliseconds).

[0134] If the subject provides feedback within the normal feedback interval, that is, the normal feedback time period, which is the time from the end of audio playback to the first half of T2, then the subject is considered to have acceptable hearing and can respond normally to pure tones of the current frequency and sound pressure level, and there is no need to adjust T1 and T2.

[0135] If the subject responds "heard" within the second half of response interval T2 (the slow feedback period), the subject is considered to have poor hearing and is unable to discern the pure tone at the current frequency and sound pressure level. Therefore, the pure tone playback and response time should be appropriately extended, with T1 set to min(5000ms, T1 + 200ms) and T2 set to min(5000ms, T2 + 200ms).

[0136] If the subject does not provide feedback during the audio playing time period T1 and the waiting feedback time period T2, the sound pressure level of the first pure tone test audio or the second pure tone test audio is adjusted according to method 20 without adjusting the duration of T1 and T2.

[0137] Therefore, the present disclosure also discloses a method for hearing testing, including: creating a control for detecting click events on a local device; playing a current pure tone test audio, and detecting at the control whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period for the current pure tone test audio, the feedback response time period including a play audio time period and a wait feedback time period, the wait feedback time period including a normal feedback time period and a slow feedback time period; in response to detecting a click event occurring within the play audio time period at the control for detecting a click event, shortening the play audio time period and the wait feedback time period corresponding to the next pure tone test audio; in response to detecting a click event occurring within the slow feedback time period at the control for detecting a click event, extending the play audio time period and the wait feedback time period corresponding to the next pure tone test audio; and playing the next pure tone test audio, and detecting at the control whether a click event occurs within the feedback response time period for the next pure tone test audio.

[0138] Through the above adaptive adjustment process, subjects with good hearing can complete the entire pure tone audiometry process in a shorter time, improving test efficiency. At the same time, it also takes care of people with poor hearing, provides sufficient response time, ensures the accuracy of the test, and truly realizes a high-efficiency and high-reliability hearing test method that meets the needs of different groups of people.

[0139] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an interface of a remote device when performing air conduction masking audiometry according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 10 A flow chart of a remote device performing air conduction masking audiometry according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0140] Optionally, in method 20, playing the first pure tone test audio includes: in response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is greater than or equal to the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing the first pure tone test audio to the test ear, and playing noise audio to the non-test ear, the noise audio having a fourth sound pressure level; in response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is less than the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing the first pure tone test audio to the test ear, or playing the first pure tone test audio to the test ear and the non-test ear; wherein, in the process of performing the at least one rough listening test, the fourth sound pressure level is updated as the first sound pressure level is updated.

[0141] Similarly, in method 20, playing the second pure tone test audio includes: in response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is greater than or equal to the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing the second pure tone test audio to the test ear, and playing noise audio to the non-test ear, the noise audio having a fifth sound pressure level; in response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is less than the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing the second pure tone test audio to the test ear, or playing the second pure tone test audio to the test ear and the non-test ear; wherein, in the process of performing the at least one listening test, the fourth sound pressure level is updated as the second sound pressure level is updated.

[0142] As mentioned above, during pure tone audiometry, if there is a large gap between the hearing thresholds of the subject's two ears, a special situation will occur: when testing the ear with poorer hearing, the sound pressure level of the test signal may not have reached the hearing threshold of that ear, but because the distance between the two ears is very close, the sound has already been transmitted to the cochlea of ​​the other side with better hearing, causing the non-test ear to feel the test sound first and react.

[0143] To eliminate this kind of testing error, a professional audiographer may, based on the subject's medical history, determine the difference between the predicted test data for the test ear and the predicted test data for the non-test ear when playing the first pure tone test audio. If the difference reaches or exceeds the hearing threshold difference of 40dB, a masking noise is added to the test ear with better hearing to ensure the accuracy of the subsequent air conduction masking audiometry results.

[0144] The operation interface of professional testing physicians is as follows Figure 9 The interface is used to guide and monitor the air conduction masking audiometry process. This interface displays key information such as the ear side where the pure tone and noise are currently playing, the playback frequency, and the sound pressure level values ​​of the pure tone and masking noise.

[0145] The operation interface includes two circular button controls for selecting the current playback ear side, such as the left ear or the right ear. The physician can click these control areas to switch the target ear for audio playback.

[0146] The operation interface includes controls for playing noise examples and controls for playing pure tone examples. The audiologist can click these button controls to play the corresponding noise or pure tone examples for the subject, so that the subject can become familiar with the sounds they will hear during masking audiometry in advance.

[0147] During the actual masked audiometry process, the interface displays the current frequency value, such as 1000 Hz, in real time. The pure tone sound pressure level in the test ear and the masking noise sound pressure level in the non-test ear are also displayed, both of which are, for example, 55 dB. Based on feedback, method 20 can optionally automatically adjust these sound pressure levels until the subject's true hearing threshold data under the masking noise is locked.

[0148] Finally, the audiologist simply clicks the button control for starting air conduction masking audiometry to initiate the entire testing process.

[0149] Alternatively, as Figure 10 As shown, during air conduction masking audiometry, to ensure the accuracy of the test results, it is necessary to ensure that the playback duration of the pure tone signal and the masking noise are consistent. In this test phase, the playback duration of the audio signal and the subject's feedback duration can be fixed at 3000 milliseconds. Based on the subject's click, method 20 automatically adjusts and outputs the sound pressure level of the next pure tone test signal.

[0150] For example, before starting the test, the test physician can explain to the subject through audio and video signals that the following audiometry will play two sounds simultaneously: one is a pure tone and the other is a masking noise. In order to make the subject familiar with the two sounds, the tester can use Figure 3 The test signal transmission module 304 in the embodiment allows the subject's hearing aid / headphone to play the corresponding pure tone example and noise example respectively.

[0151] After confirming that the subject understands the test requirements, the test can begin by loading the non-test ear with masking noise. First, initialize the pure tone sound pressure level T1 of the test ear to Q (dB). At the same time, initialize the masking sound pressure level T2 of the masking ear to P (dB), where the value of P is the pure tone sound pressure level T1 of the test ear plus 10dB. Next, play the masking tone T2 in the masking ear with better hearing, and play the pure tone T1 in the test ear. Next, based on the click event detected by the local device, determine whether the subject can hear the pure tone. If the subject can hear the pure tone at this time, it indicates that the intensity of the masking noise is insufficient, and the noise intensity of the non-test ear needs to be increased by 5dB. If the subject cannot hear the pure tone, it is necessary to gradually increase the pure tone sound pressure level of the test ear in steps of 5dB until the subject can hear the test tone again. If the subject can still hear the pure tone signal of the test ear after increasing the noise intensity twice in a row, the pure tone sound pressure level of the test ear does not need to be adjusted again. At this time, record the current pure tone sound pressure level of the test ear, which is the air conduction masking audiometry value of the ear under masking conditions.

[0152] Specifically, in each test (whether a coarse listening test or a close listening test), whether the subject hears a pure tone is determined based on whether the local device detects a click event.

[0153] If the subject can hear the pure tone, determine whether T1 equals T2. If so, the hearing threshold data under masking conditions has been found. Record T1 as the final result, and the test ends. If not, keep T1 unchanged and increase T2 of the masking tone in the masked ear by 5dB before continuing to play the masking tone. Repeat this process until T1 equals T2 or the subject cannot hear the pure tone.

[0154] If the subject cannot hear the pure tone, the pure tone T1 of the test ear is increased by 5dB, and the masking tone T2 of the masking ear is kept unchanged and continued to play. The subject is further judged whether he can hear the pure tone by whether the local device detects a click event.

[0155] If the subject can hear the pure tone at this point, the counter Count[T1]+=1 indicates that the number of times the subject has heard the pure tone continuously at the current T1 value has increased by 1. If Count[T1]>=3, it indicates that the subject has heard the pure tone three times in a row at this T1 value, confirming that this is the subject's hearing threshold under masking conditions. T1 is recorded as the final result, and the test ends. If Count[T1]<3, T1 remains unchanged, the masking tone T2 in the masked ear is increased by 5dB, and playback continues. The local device is then used to determine whether the subject has heard the pure tone. This process is repeated until Count[T1]>=3.

[0156] If the subject cannot hear the pure tone at this point, keep T1 constant and increase T1 of the test ear by 5dB. Continue playing the masking tone in the masking ear while keeping T2 constant. Further, determine whether the subject heard the pure tone based on whether the local device detects a click event. Repeat this process until Count[T1] >= 3.

[0157] This process involves repeatedly adjusting the sound pressure levels of the pure tone and masking tone to find the minimum pure tone sound pressure level that the subject can still hear under effective masking, known as the hearing threshold under masking conditions. After three consecutive identical results are obtained, the test is confirmed as final and the test ends.

[0158] Therefore, the present disclosure also proposes a method for hearing testing, comprising: in response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is greater than or equal to the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing a pure tone test audio to the test ear and playing a noise audio to the non-test ear; and in response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is less than the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing a pure tone test audio to the test ear, or playing a pure tone test audio to the test ear and the non-test ear. Figures 9 and 10 This process has been described in detail and will not be repeated in this disclosure.

[0159] Thus, this disclosure proposes a new, fast, accurate, and efficient hearing test method. Method 20 is significantly faster than traditional methods, enabling a comprehensive assessment of a subject's hearing level in both ears in just 3-5 minutes. This breakthrough time efficiency significantly shortens the traditional hearing test process, providing significant convenience for both doctors and patients.

[0160] Specifically, Method 20 uses an adaptive approach to dynamically adjust test parameters, intelligently optimizing signal playback duration and response time windows based on real-time feedback from subjects, thus avoiding wasted time. Simultaneously, Method 20 is streamlined and efficient, eliminating numerous redundant steps. Through a two-stage design consisting of a rough listening test phase and a detailed listening test phase, it is able to quickly acquire critical hearing threshold test data. Through its high degree of automation and intelligence, Method 20 eliminates the need for subjects to perform complex operations; feedback can be provided by simply clicking a button, significantly lowering the barrier to entry and making it suitable for people of all ages and skill levels.

[0161] According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a device for hearing testing is provided.

[0162] Figure 11 FIG2 shows a schematic diagram of a device 2000 for hearing testing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0163] like Figure 11As shown, the device 2000 may include one or more processors 2010 and one or more memories 2020. The memory 2020 stores computer-readable codes, which, when executed by the one or more processors 2010, may execute the method described above.

[0164] The processor in the embodiments of the present disclosure may be an integrated circuit chip having signal processing capabilities. The processor may be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, a discrete gate or transistor logic device, or a discrete hardware component. The methods, steps, and logic block diagrams disclosed in the embodiments of the present application may be implemented or executed. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor or any conventional processor, and may be an X86 architecture or an ARM architecture.

[0165] In general, various example embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, firmware, logic, or any combination thereof. Certain aspects may be implemented in hardware, while other aspects may be implemented in firmware or software that may be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. When various aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated or described as block diagrams, flow charts, or using some other graphical representation, it will be understood that the blocks, devices, systems, techniques, or methods described herein may be implemented, as non-limiting examples, in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or a controller or other computing device, or some combination thereof.

[0166] For example, the method or apparatus according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may also be implemented by Figure 12 The architecture of the computing device 3000 shown in FIG. Figure 12 As shown, the computing device 3000 may include a bus 3010, one or more CPUs 3020, a read-only memory (ROM) 3030, a random access memory (RAM) 3040, a communication port 3050 connected to a network, an input / output component 3060, a hard disk 3070, etc. The storage device in the computing device 3000, such as the ROM 3030 or the hard disk 3070, may store various data or files used for processing and / or communication of the various methods provided in the present disclosure, as well as program instructions executed by the CPU. The computing device 3000 may also include a subject interface 3080. Of course, Figure 11 The architecture shown is only exemplary and can be omitted according to actual needs when implementing different devices. Figure 11 One or more components of a computing device are shown.

[0167] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided. The computer storage medium has computer-readable instructions stored thereon. When the computer-readable instructions are executed by a processor, the various methods according to the embodiments of the present disclosure described with reference to the above figures can be executed. The computer-readable storage medium in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory, or can include both volatile and non-volatile memories. The non-volatile memory can be a read-only memory (ROM), a programmable read-only memory (PROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), or a flash memory. The volatile memory can be a random access memory (RAM), which is used as an external cache. By way of example but not limitation, many forms of RAM are available, such as static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDRSDRAM), enhanced synchronous dynamic random access memory (ESDRAM), synchronous linked dynamic random access memory (SLDRAM), and direct memory bus random access memory (DR RAM). It should be noted that memory of the methods described herein is intended to include, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory. It should be noted that memory of the methods described herein is intended to include, but is not limited to, these and any other suitable types of memory.

[0168] Embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a computer program product or computer program, which includes computer instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium. A processor of a computer device reads the computer instructions from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer instructions, causing the computer device to perform the hearing test method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0169] It should be noted that the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the possible implementation architecture, functions and operations of the systems, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, program segment, or a part of the code, and the module, program segment, or a part of the code contains at least one executable instruction for implementing the specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in an order different from that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two boxes represented in succession can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each box in the block diagram and / or flowchart, and the combination of boxes in the block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or can be implemented using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0170] In general, various example embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in hardware or dedicated circuitry, software, firmware, logic, or any combination thereof. Certain aspects may be implemented in hardware, while other aspects may be implemented in firmware or software that may be executed by a controller, microprocessor, or other computing device. When various aspects of the embodiments of the present disclosure are illustrated or described as block diagrams, flow charts, or using some other graphical representation, it will be understood that the blocks, devices, systems, techniques, or methods described herein may be implemented, as non-limiting examples, in hardware, software, firmware, dedicated circuitry or logic, general-purpose hardware or a controller or other computing device, or some combination thereof.

[0171] The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure described in detail above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and combinations may be made to these embodiments or their features without departing from the principles and spirit of the present disclosure, and such modifications should fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A method for hearing testing, comprising: The local device receives a first hearing test instruction from the remote device, where the first hearing test instruction instructs the local device to play a first pure tone test audio, where the first pure tone test audio has a first frequency and a first sound pressure level; Based on the first pure tone test audio, perform at least one rough listening test for the first frequency point, and obtain a test result of the rough listening test; Playing a second pure tone test audio, where the second pure tone test audio has the first frequency and a second sound pressure level, where the second sound pressure level is less than the first sound pressure level and is determined at least in part based on a test result of the rough listening test; performing at least one listening test on the first frequency point based on the second pure tone test audio, and obtaining a test result of the listening test; as well as Based on the test result of the careful listening test, hearing threshold data for the first frequency point is determined.

2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: Playing a third pure tone test audio by the local device, the third pure tone test audio having a second frequency point and a third sound pressure level, the third sound pressure level being determined at least in part based on the hearing threshold data for the first frequency point; and Based on the third pure tone test audio, a rough listening test and a fine listening test are performed on the second frequency point, and the hearing threshold data of the second frequency point is obtained.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein The performing at least one rough listening test on the first frequency point based on the first pure tone test audio and obtaining a test result of the rough listening test includes: Create a control on the local device to detect click events; Playing the first pure tone test audio by a local device, and detecting at the control whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period; In response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, determining a test result of the rough listening test for the first frequency point, and sending a response to the remote device, the response indicating the test result of the rough listening test for the first frequency point; and In response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, the first pure tone test audio is updated, and a next rough listening test for the first frequency point is performed.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein: The updating of the first pure tone test audio and performing the next rough listening test on the first frequency point includes: Increasing a first sound pressure level of the first pure tone test audio by a first value to obtain an updated first pure tone test audio; The local device plays the updated first pure tone test audio, and detects at the control whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period; In response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, determining a test result of the rough listening test for the first frequency point, and sending a first response to the remote device, the first response indicating the test result of the rough listening test for the first frequency point; and In response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, the first pure tone test audio is updated, and the next coarse listening test for the first frequency point is performed until the first sound pressure level of the updated first pure tone test audio is greater than or equal to the maximum hearing threshold.

5. The method according to claim 3, wherein: Playing the second pure tone test audio includes at least one of the following: The local device receives a second hearing test instruction from the remote device, where the second hearing test instruction instructs the local device to play the second pure tone test audio, and plays the second pure tone test audio based on the second hearing test instruction; or Based on the test result of the rough listening test, the local device automatically plays the second pure tone test audio.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein: The performing at least one listening test on the first frequency point based on the second pure tone test audio and obtaining a test result of the listening test further includes: The local device plays the second pure tone test audio, and detects, at a control for detecting a click event, whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period; In response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, performing a first listening test on the first frequency point; and In response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, performing a second listening test for the first frequency point.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein: The performing of the first listening test on the first frequency point includes: In response to the second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio being less than or equal to the minimum hearing threshold, taking the second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio as a test result of the close listening test; In response to a second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio being greater than a minimum hearing threshold, reducing the second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio by a second value to obtain an updated second pure tone test audio; The local device plays the updated second pure tone test audio, and detects at the control whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period; In response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, performing a next first listening test for the first frequency point; and In response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, performing a second listening test for the first frequency point.

8. The method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: The performing of the second listening test for the first frequency point includes: Increasing the second sound pressure level of the second pure tone test audio by a third value to obtain an updated second pure tone test audio; The local device plays the updated second pure tone test audio, and detects at the control whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period; In response to detecting that the click event occurs within the feedback response time period, determining a test result of the listening test for the first frequency point, and sending a first response to the remote device, the first response indicating the test result of the listening test for the first frequency point; and In response to detecting that the click event does not occur within the feedback response time period, performing a next second close listening test for the first frequency point until a difference between a second sound pressure level of the updated second pure tone test audio and a first sound pressure level corresponding to the test result of the rough listening test is greater than or equal to a threshold.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein: The obtaining of the test result of the listening test further includes: In response to the difference between the second sound pressure level of the updated second pure tone test audio and the first sound pressure level corresponding to the test result of the rough listening test being greater than or equal to a threshold, the second sound pressure level of the updated second pure tone test audio is used as the test result of the close listening test, and the test result of the close listening test is marked as inconsistent with the test result of the rough listening test.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein: Playing the first pure tone test audio includes: In response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is greater than or equal to the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing a first pure tone test audio to the test ear and playing a noise audio to the non-test ear, the noise audio having a fourth sound pressure level; In response to determining that a difference between the expected test data for the test ear and the expected test data for the non-test ear is less than an hearing threshold difference threshold, playing a first pure tone test audio to the test ear, or playing a first pure tone test audio to both the test ear and the non-test ear; In the process of performing the at least one rough listening test, the fourth sound pressure level is updated as the first sound pressure level is updated.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein: Playing the second pure tone test audio includes: In response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is greater than or equal to the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing a second pure tone test audio to the test ear and playing noise audio to the non-test ear, the noise audio having a fifth sound pressure level; In response to determining that the difference between the expected test data for the test ear and the expected test data for the non-test ear is less than the hearing threshold difference threshold, playing a second pure tone test audio to the test ear, or playing a second pure tone test audio to the test ear and the non-test ear; In the process of performing the at least one listening test, the fourth sound pressure level is updated as the second sound pressure level is updated.

12. The method according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein: The feedback response time period includes an audio playing time period and a feedback waiting time period, the feedback waiting time period includes a normal feedback time period and a slow feedback time period, and the method further includes: During the process of performing at least one rough listening test on the first frequency point or performing at least one detailed listening test on the first frequency point, In response to detecting, at a control for detecting a click event, a click event occurring within the audio playing time period, shortening the audio playing time period and the waiting for feedback time period; In response to detecting, at a control for detecting a click event, that a click event occurs within the slow feedback time period, the audio playing time period and the feedback waiting time period are extended.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein: The audio playing time period is a time period for playing the first pure tone test audio or the second pure tone test audio; The normal feedback time period is a silent time period after the audio playing time period; The slow feedback period is a silent period after the normal feedback period.

14. A method for hearing testing, comprising: In response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is greater than or equal to the hearing threshold difference threshold, pure tone test audio is played to the test ear and noise audio is played to the non-test ear; and in response to determining that the difference between the expected test data of the test ear and the expected test data of the non-test ear is less than the hearing threshold difference threshold, pure tone test audio is played to the test ear, or pure tone test audio is played to the test ear and the non-test ear.

15. A method for hearing testing, comprising: Create a control on the local device to detect click events; Playing the current pure tone test audio, and detecting at the control whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period for the current pure tone test audio, wherein the feedback response time period includes an audio playing time period and a waiting feedback time period, and the waiting feedback time period includes a normal feedback time period and a slow feedback time period; In response to detecting a click event occurring within the audio playback time period at a control for detecting a click event, shortening the audio playback time period and the feedback waiting time period corresponding to a next pure tone test audio; In response to detecting a click event occurring within the slow feedback time period at a control for detecting a click event, extending the audio playing time period and the feedback waiting time period corresponding to the next pure tone test audio; as well as Play the next pure tone test audio, and detect at the control whether a click event occurs within a feedback response time period for the next pure tone test audio.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein: The audio playing time period is the time period for playing the pure tone test audio; The normal feedback time period is a silent time period after the audio playing time period; the slow feedback time period is a silent time period after the normal feedback time period.

17. A device for hearing testing, comprising: one or more processors; as well as One or more memories storing a computer executable program, which, when executed by the processor, performs the method of any one of claims 1 to 16.

18. A computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon, wherein the instructions are used to implement the method according to any one of claims 1 to 16 when executed by a processor.

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