Audio Parameter Adjustment via Hearing Profile
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for addressing hearing loss are costly and lack an efficient mechanism for overcoming hearing problems, particularly in noisy environments, and existing hearing aids often fail to effectively modify audio for users with impaired hearing.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for adjusting audio parameters, including amplitude, frequency, and volume, based on a user's hearing profile generated through a hearing test, using a network-connected device that can perform hearing tests and adjust audio playback dynamically to improve sound perception for users with impaired hearing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional hearing aids are used, then hearing loss can be mitigated, but they are costly and may not work with various headphone devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables a single hearing test and profile to be used across multiple audio devices including headphones, hearing aids, and other audio playback devices. The hearing profile generated from the test can be applied universally to different devices, eliminating the need for device-specific hearing aids and improving compatibility while maintaining hearing loss mitigation effectiveness.
2Measurement precision
If hearing tests are performed in noise-free environments using audiometers, then accurate hearing diagnosis can be obtained, but users cannot overcome hearing problems in noisy environments
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs hearing tests and generates hearing profiles in advance in controlled environments, then applies these pre-determined profiles dynamically to audio playback in various environments including noisy conditions. This preliminary action allows the system to prepare compensation parameters beforehand that can be applied universally, enabling users to overcome hearing problems in noisy environments without requiring separate testing in each condition.
3Measurement precision
If current hearing test methods are used, then hearing ability can be assessed, but no appropriate solution is provided to users for overcoming hearing problems
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs hearing tests to assess user hearing ability, generates a personalized hearing profile based on the assessment results, and then applies this profile to dynamically adjust audio playback parameters. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures that users receive personalized hearing compensation solutions automatically based on their assessed hearing needs, making the solution process seamless and user-friendly.
4Reliability
If hearing aids are used, then hearing loss can be addressed, but they cause physical discomfort and lack effectiveness in specific listening situations
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of requiring physical hearing aids to be worn in the ear, the system creates a digital copy of the hearing compensation function by applying the hearing profile to audio playback through existing devices like headphones. This virtual hearing aid approach eliminates physical discomfort while maintaining hearing loss mitigation effectiveness across various listening situations.
Data Source
AI summary
A device, system, and a method for adjusting audio parameters for a user are disclosed. The method comprises performing a hearing test of the user. The hearing test comprises playing an audio and capturing an auditory response of the user towards the audio. A hearing profile of the user is generated based on one or more results of the hearing test. A playing speed of the audio is adjusted based on the hearing profile, thereby adjusting the audio parameters for the user.