Adjusting operations of a device based on environment data
The patent describes a method for medical devices like cochlear implants to adjust operations based on environmental talker count, enhancing sound processing and user experience through processor-driven algorithms.
WO2025062297A1 Publication Date: 2025-03-27COCHLEAR LIMITED
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/IB2024/059038
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-20
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-27
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Medical devices, such as cochlear implants, struggle to optimally adjust their operations based on the environmental talker count, which can impact the effectiveness of sound processing and user experience.
Method used
The method involves receiving environmental input signals, determining the talker count, and adjusting device operations accordingly. This is achieved through the use of processors and algorithms that estimate the number of talkers and control device parameters such as directional focus and noise reduction.
Benefits of technology
By adjusting operations based on the talker count, the device can enhance sound processing, improve user experience, and optimize performance in various environmental conditions.
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Abstract
Presented herein are techniques for adjusting one or more operations of a device based on a talker count in an environment associated with the device. A method includes receiving, at a device, input signals associated with an environment; determining an indication of a talker count in the environment based on the input signals; and adjusting one or more operations of the device based on the indication of the talker count.
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