Eardrum-Mounted Cochlear Driver Circuit for Stable Signal Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals with hearing loss, particularly due to genetic defects or traumas, face challenges in speech and language development, necessitating effective hearing reconstruction solutions.
Innovation Solution
A cochlea hearing aid device comprising a cochlea electrode and a driver circuit with a casing installed through the eardrum, connected for signal processing, and including digital processing circuits for noise reduction and voice amplification, capable of wireless communication and power management, to provide electrical stimulation and directional sound perception.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the driver circuit is installed at a through hole on the eardrum, then the hearing aid can provide electrical stimulation to the cochlea, but the driver circuit may move or shift during cleaning of foreign bodies in the inner ear
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-installing a fixing structure on the driver circuit before the cleaning operation occurs. The fixing structure is designed to prevent movement during the anticipated cleaning procedure, ensuring the driver circuit remains stable while allowing the cleaning operation to proceed.
2Measurement precision
If digital processing circuits are added for noise reduction and waveform adjustment, then sound quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple digital processing functions (noise reduction, waveform adjustment, echo cancellation) into integrated processing circuits that are combined with the driver circuit. This consolidation achieves improved sound quality through comprehensive signal processing while managing device complexity through functional integration rather than separate discrete components.
3Ease of operation
If wireless communication and power management circuits are integrated, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multi-functionality by integrating wireless communication and power management circuits into the hearing aid device. These circuits enable wireless operation (improving ease of operation) while being designed to work together with other device functions, achieving versatility without proportionally increasing overall device complexity through shared infrastructure and coordinated operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables clear and directional sound perception, improving communication and balance control, with adjustable parameters for different scenarios and language translation, enhancing the quality of life for users with hearing impairments.
Implementation Method 1
The driver circuit is connected to the cochlea electrode in order to signal processing a voice data and provide a corresponding driving signal for cochlea electrode. The driving signal drives the cochlea electrode to generate an electrical stimulation corresponding to the voice data
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AI summary
A cochlea hearing aid device for helping users to hear includes a cochlea electrode and a driver circuit. The driver circuit has a casing for installing at a through hole on an eardrum of the user. The cochlea electrode is installed within the cochlea of a user. The driver circuit is connected to the cochlea electrode in order to signal process a voice data and provides a corresponding driving signal for cochlea electrode. Therefore, the neural cells in the cochlea of the user will be stimulated and helped the user to hear.