Hearing Profile Generation via Multi-Position Frequency Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional hearing tests fail to simulate real-world hearing conditions, as they primarily focus on single frequencies and do not account for complex harmonics or multiple sounds present in everyday environments, such as music or background noise.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that includes threshold-level testing, frequency gain balance testing, and speech-clarity testing, using auditory devices to play test sounds at varying decibel levels and in different listening bands, with background noise, to generate a more comprehensive hearing profile.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional single-frequency test tones are used, then the testing process is simple and quick, but the hearing profile does not accurately reflect real-world hearing conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the hearing test into multiple frequency bands (e.g., 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz) with multiple listening positions within each band. This segmentation allows comprehensive coverage of the hearing spectrum while maintaining systematic organization, resolving the contradiction between thorough measurement and process simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds the dimension of multiple listening positions (first, second, third listening positions) within each frequency band, moving beyond traditional single-position testing. This multi-dimensional approach captures frequency gain balance across different spatial positions, significantly improving hearing profile accuracy without excessive complexity.
2Measurement precision
If multiple listening bands and positions are tested, then a more comprehensive hearing profile is generated, but the testing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary threshold-level testing at each frequency band and listening position before conducting frequency gain balance testing. This preliminary action identifies hearing thresholds in advance, allowing the subsequent frequency gain balance testing to focus only on relevant frequency ranges and positions, thereby reducing overall testing time while maintaining comprehensiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements continuous testing across all frequency bands and listening positions without interruption, systematically progressing through each band and position. This continuous approach eliminates idle time and ensures efficient utilization of the testing process, balancing comprehensiveness with time efficiency.
3Measurement precision
If frequency gain balance testing is performed across multiple listening positions, then spatial hearing accuracy is improved, but the complexity of the testing protocol increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by performing frequency gain balance testing at specific listening positions (first, second, third positions) within each frequency band. Each position receives tailored testing appropriate to its spatial characteristics, capturing localized hearing responses. This approach improves spatial hearing accuracy while maintaining manageable protocol complexity through systematic localization.
Solution Approach 2:
The testing protocol dynamically adapts by adjusting the number and positioning of listening positions based on the specific frequency band being tested. This dynamic approach optimizes the balance between spatial accuracy and protocol complexity, applying more positions where needed and fewer where sufficient data is already obtained.
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AI summary
A computer-implemented method performed on a user device includes receiving a signal from an auditory device. The method further includes determining whether a user wants to take a hearing test. The method further includes implementing threshold-level testing. The method further includes implementing frequency gain balance testing. The method further includes implementing speech-clarity testing. The method further includes generating a hearing profile based on one or more selected from the group of the threshold-level testing, the frequency gain balance testing, the speech-clarity testing, and combinations thereof.