Remote fitting adjustment method of hearing aid

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of hearing aids, in particular to a remote fitting adjustment method of a hearing aid, which comprises the following steps: step 1, a user turns on the hearing aid, connects the hearing aid and a smart phone together, connects the smart phone to a network, and a listener turns on a computer around the listener and connects the computer and the smart phone of the user together; it is ensured that a hearing teacher can remotely control a smart phone of a user, the hearing teacher and the user carry out video call, network signals are monitored in real time, the situation that a video is blocked and delayed in the passing process is avoided, and a computer and sound imaging equipment are connected together, so that the user experience is improved. The sound imaging device can collect sound signals sent by a user and a surrounding environment. According to the invention, different sound environments are simulated when a hearing aid questions the user in a video manner, the hearing recovery degree of the user at the moment and the working states of the hearing aid in different sound environments are known, and the hearing aid parameters can be conveniently and remotely adjusted by the hearing aid by the hearing aid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of hearing aids, specifically a method for remote fitting and adjustment of hearing aids. Background Technology

[0002] Sound is produced by the vibration of objects; the object emitting sound is called the sound source. Sound is simply the movement of pressure waves through the air. These pressure waves vibrate the small bones in the inner ear (ossicles), and these vibrations are converted into tiny electronic brainwaves, which are the sound we perceive. The inner ear uses the same principle as a microphone capturing sound waves or a speaker producing sound; it's the relationship between moving mechanical parts and air pressure waves. Naturally, when the sound waves are low-pitched, long-wavelength, and sufficiently loud, one can actually "feel" the air pressure waves vibrating the body. Hearing aids are a common hearing-assistance tool that amplifies sounds that were previously inaudible. Through the residual hearing of the hearing-impaired individual, the sound is transmitted to the auditory center of the brain, allowing the person to hear sounds and communicate normally with others.

[0003] Currently, when audiologists conduct remote hearing tests on users, they mostly observe the user's facial expressions and reactions during video calls to understand the treatment effect and working status of the hearing aid. However, this process is conducted in a quiet environment, and audiologists cannot understand the working status of the hearing aid in other environments, which affects the audiologist's ability to remotely adjust the parameters of the hearing aid. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems in the prior art, this invention provides a remote fitting and adjustment method for hearing aids.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: a remote fitting and adjustment method for hearing aids, comprising the following steps: Step 1: The user turns on the hearing aid and connects it to their smartphone, and connects the smartphone to the internet. The audiologist then turns on their computer and connects it to the user's smartphone, ensuring that the audiologist can remotely control the user's smartphone. The audiologist and user make a video call, and the network signal is monitored in real time to avoid any lag or stuttering during the video call. The computer is also connected to the sound imaging equipment, which can collect sound signals emitted by the user and the surrounding environment. Step Two: The audiologist controls the volume of the video playback and then asks questions to the user. At the same time, the audiologist can observe the user's facial expressions and reaction ability. During this process, the user can only hear the audiologist's voice and cannot see the audiologist's lip movements. The audiologist controls the user's smartphone to play pre-downloaded audio and adjusts the volume of the audio playback. The environment during the video call with the user is changed, and questions are asked to the user again. The audiologist observes the user to understand the working status of the hearing aid in a noisy environment and the user's hearing recovery status. Step 3: Acquire ambient sound signals through sound imaging equipment, convert the acquired sound signals into electrical signals, and then convert these electrical signals into visual sound pressure images, which are displayed on a screen for the audiologist to view. The audiologist can then remotely adjust the gain of the hearing aid, change its functions, or set different listening programs based on the images. Step 4: The audiologist repeats the above method and asks the user questions again. The user describes their experience wearing the hearing aid, including sound clarity, comfort, and noise levels. Based on the user's feedback, the audiologist then makes further fine adjustments to the hearing aid.

[0006] Specifically, in step one, the audiologist's computer and the user's smartphone both have corresponding client software installed and are bound together through account login, enabling the computer to control the phone.

[0007] Specifically, the functions changed in step three are tinnitus management, directionality, or noise reduction, to improve the user's comfort when wearing hearing aids and to enable the user to hear surrounding sounds clearly.

[0008] Specifically, the hearing aid connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing audiologists to remotely control the phone to adjust the hearing aid's parameters.

[0009] Specifically, in step one, the user's smartphone has network monitoring software downloaded, such as Speedtest, Network Speed ​​Test Master, or Network Speed ​​Test Expert, to facilitate real-time monitoring of network speed during the video process and ensure that there will be no lag or delay during the questioning process.

[0010] Specifically, the audio played in step two is diverse and is prepared in advance by the audiologist. After connecting the computer and smartphone, it is downloaded and stored on the smartphone. Users can also download the audio to other smart devices and play it through other audio devices.

[0011] Specifically, in step two, when the audiologist asks a question to the user, he can cover his mouth with an obstruction and remove his mouth from the video during the video process, as long as the user cannot see the audiologist's mouth, that is, see the shape of the audiologist's mouth when he speaks.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention simulates different sound environments when audiologists ask questions of users via video, allowing them to understand the user's hearing recovery level and the working status of the hearing aid under different sound environments, thus facilitating audiologists to remotely adjust the parameters of the hearing aid. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0014] Figure 1 A flowchart provided for this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0016] The remote fitting and adjustment method for a hearing aid according to the present invention includes the following steps: Step 1: The user turns on the hearing aid and connects it to their smartphone, and connects the smartphone to the internet. The audiologist then turns on their computer and connects it to the user's smartphone, ensuring that the audiologist can remotely control the user's smartphone. The audiologist and user make a video call, and the network signal is monitored in real time to avoid any lag or stuttering during the video call. The computer is also connected to the sound imaging equipment, which can collect sound signals emitted by the user and the surrounding environment. Step Two: The audiologist controls the volume of the video playback and then asks questions to the user. At the same time, the audiologist can observe the user's facial expressions and reaction ability. During this process, the user can only hear the audiologist's voice and cannot see the audiologist's lip movements. The audiologist controls the user's smartphone to play pre-downloaded audio and adjusts the volume of the audio playback. The environment during the video call with the user is changed, and questions are asked to the user again. The audiologist observes the user to understand the working status of the hearing aid in a noisy environment and the user's hearing recovery status. Step 3: Acquire ambient sound signals through sound imaging equipment, convert the acquired sound signals into electrical signals, and then convert these electrical signals into visual sound pressure images, which are displayed on a screen for the audiologist to view. The audiologist can then remotely adjust the gain of the hearing aid, change its functions, or set different listening programs based on the images. Step 4: The audiologist repeats the above method and asks the user questions again. The user describes their experience wearing the hearing aid, including sound clarity, comfort, and noise levels. Based on the user's feedback, the audiologist then makes further fine adjustments to the hearing aid.

[0017] In step one, both the audiologist's computer and the user's smartphone have corresponding client software installed and are bound together through account login, enabling the computer to control the phone.

[0018] In step three, the functions that are changed are tinnitus management, directionality, or noise reduction, which improve the user's comfort when wearing hearing aids and enable the user to hear surrounding sounds clearly.

[0019] The hearing aid connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing audiologists to remotely control the phone to adjust the hearing aid's parameters.

[0020] In step one, the user's smartphone has network monitoring software downloaded, such as Speedtest, Network Speed ​​Test Master, or Network Speed ​​Test Expert, which facilitates real-time monitoring of network speed during the video process and ensures that there will be no lag or delay during the questioning process.

[0021] The audio played in step two is diverse and is prepared in advance by the audiologist. After connecting the computer and smartphone, the audio is downloaded and stored on the smartphone. Users can also download the audio to other smart devices and play it through other audio devices.

[0022] In step two, when the audiologist asks a question to the user, he can cover his mouth with an obstruction and remove his mouth from the video during the video process. The goal is to ensure that the user cannot see the audiologist's mouth, but can see the shape of the audiologist's mouth when he speaks.

[0023] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A method for remote fitting and adjustment of a hearing aid, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: The user turns on the hearing aid and connects it to their smartphone, and connects the smartphone to the internet. The audiologist then turns on their computer and connects it to the user's smartphone, ensuring that the audiologist can remotely control the user's smartphone. The audiologist and user make a video call, and the network signal is monitored in real time to avoid any lag or stuttering during the video call. The computer is also connected to the sound imaging equipment, which can collect sound signals emitted by the user and the surrounding environment. Step Two: The audiologist controls the volume of the video playback and then asks questions to the user. At the same time, the audiologist can observe the user's facial expressions and reaction ability. During this process, the user can only hear the audiologist's voice and cannot see the audiologist's lip movements. The audiologist controls the user's smartphone to play pre-downloaded audio and adjusts the volume of the audio playback. The environment during the video call with the user is changed, and questions are asked to the user again. The audiologist observes the user to understand the working status of the hearing aid in a noisy environment and the user's hearing recovery status. Step 3: Acquire ambient sound signals through sound imaging equipment, convert the acquired sound signals into electrical signals, and then convert these electrical signals into visual sound pressure images, which are displayed on a screen for the audiologist to view. The audiologist can then remotely adjust the gain of the hearing aid, change its functions, or set different listening programs based on the images. Step 4: The audiologist repeats the above method and asks the user questions again. The user describes their experience wearing the hearing aid, including sound clarity, comfort, and noise levels. Based on the user's feedback, the audiologist then makes further fine adjustments to the hearing aid.

2. The remote fitting and adjustment method for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step one, the audiologist's computer and the user's smartphone both have the corresponding client installed and are bound together through account login, enabling the computer to control the phone.

3. The remote fitting and adjustment method for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The functions changed in step three are tinnitus management, directionality, or noise reduction, to improve the user's comfort when wearing hearing aids and to enable the user to hear surrounding sounds clearly.

4. The remote fitting and adjustment method for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hearing aid connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing audiologists to remotely control the phone to adjust the hearing aid's parameters.

5. The remote fitting and adjustment method for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step one, the user's smartphone has network monitoring software downloaded, such as Speedtest, Network Speed ​​Test Master, or Network Speed ​​Test Expert, which facilitates real-time monitoring of network speed during the video process and ensures that there will be no lag or delay during the questioning process.

6. The remote fitting and adjustment method for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The audio played in step two is diverse and is prepared in advance by the audiologist. After connecting the computer and smartphone, it is downloaded and stored on the smartphone. Users can also download the audio to other smart devices and play it through other audio devices.

7. The remote fitting and adjustment method for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step two, when the audiologist asks questions to the user, they can cover their mouth with an obstruction and remove their mouth from the video during the video session. The goal is simply to ensure that the user cannot see the audiologist's mouth, i.e., only the shape of their mouth when they speak.

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