Hearing Aid Audiogram Adjustment via Mobile App
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional hearing aid management requires frequent visits to specialized facilities for audiogram assessment and adjustments, imposing logistical challenges and delaying optimization of hearing aid settings to accommodate evolving patient needs.
Innovation Solution
Integration of a smart device with hearing aids to enable real-time, user-driven audiogram adjustments, allowing for immediate customization of hearing aid settings directly through a mobile application, bypassing the need for external test facilities, and conducting hearing tests by playing harmonics to refine the audiogram.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional hearing aid management is used with facility-based audiogram assessment, then professional hearing evaluation is ensured, but patient convenience deteriorates and adjustment time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables patients to perform self-service hearing assessments and audiogram adjustments through a mobile application. The hearing aid device automatically conducts hearing tests and generates audiograms without requiring patient travel to specialized facilities, allowing users to adjust their own hearing aid settings based on real-time assessments.
Solution Approach 2:
The hearing aid device integrates multiple functions including hearing amplification, automatic hearing testing, audiogram generation, and wireless communication with mobile devices. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate facility visits by combining clinical assessment capabilities directly within the hearing aid.
2Measurement precision
If facility-based audiogram assessment is used, then accurate hearing evaluation is achieved, but logistical complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system embeds the audiogram assessment and hearing testing capabilities within the hearing aid device itself, which is already worn by the patient. The mobile application further nests within the ecosystem by communicating wirelessly with the hearing aid, creating a layered integration that eliminates external facility requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile application serves as an intermediary between the hearing aid device and the patient, providing a user-friendly interface for initiating tests, viewing audiograms, and adjusting settings. This intermediary simplifies the interaction while maintaining the technical accuracy of the hearing evaluation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional hearing aid adjustment processes are used, then professional fitting is ensured, but adaptability to changing patient needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables dynamic adjustment of hearing aid settings by allowing patients to re-assess their hearing and modify audiograms in real-time based on changing environmental conditions or personal needs. The hearing aid automatically adapts to these changes without requiring professional intervention for every adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates continuous feedback loops where the hearing aid monitors patient responses during hearing tests, automatically updates the audiogram based on measured thresholds, and adjusts amplification settings accordingly. This feedback mechanism ensures settings remain optimized for current patient needs.
Data Source
AI summary
A system for aiding hearing and a method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a hearing aid device equipped with sound processing capabilities, including a microphone, speaker, and electronic signal processor wirelessly communicates with a smart device. The electronic signal processor is adaptable based on a custom audiogram stored at the hearing aid device, which can be dynamically adjusted through a smart device application. Patients can directly influence their hearing experience by modifying the audiogram via the app, adjusting settings like directional microphone activation, noise cancellation levels, and amplification for specific frequency ranges. This method allows users to tailor their hearing aid settings to their immediate environment and personal hearing needs, ensuring an optimized auditory experience. The system emphasizes user control and adaptability, offering a significant advancement in hearing aid technology.