Ultrasonic Wave Generation Device for Cochlear Focusing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current treatments for sensorineural hearing loss, such as drug treatment, traditional Chinese medicine, hearing aids, and artificial cochlea implantation, are either invasive, costly, or have varying effectiveness and are not suitable for real-time intervention to address progressive auditory decline.
Innovation Solution
An ultrasonic wave generation device with a reference time-delay determination module and emission sequence parameter determination module, combined with an ultrasonic transducer module, is designed to focus excitation pulse signals on the cochlea for targeted ultrasonic therapy, improving treatment convenience and efficacy by allowing direct wear on the ear.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional treatment methods (drug treatment, hearing aids, cochlear implantation) are used, then hearing loss can be treated, but the treatment period is long and side effects are significant
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical and chemical treatment systems (hearing aids, drugs, surgical implants) with an ultrasonic wave generation system that uses acoustic energy to directly stimulate the cochlea, thereby avoiding the side effects associated with mechanical devices and chemical medications
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces ultrasonic waves as an intermediary energy form to transmit therapeutic effects to the cochlea without requiring direct contact with drugs or mechanical implants, reducing harmful side effects while maintaining treatment effectiveness
2Reliability
If traditional treatment methods are used, then hearing loss can be treated, but the treatment period is long
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses ultrasonic waves to directly stimulate and activate the cochlea before significant hearing degradation occurs, preventing progressive auditory deprivation and reducing the overall treatment timeline compared to reactive treatments
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables continuous or repeated ultrasonic stimulation of the cochlea to maintain and improve auditory function over time, providing ongoing therapeutic action that accelerates recovery compared to intermittent traditional treatments
3Measurement precision
If ultrasonic waves are focused on the cochlea using multiple array elements, then treatment precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the ultrasonic transducer into multiple independent array elements that can be individually controlled to focus ultrasonic energy precisely on the cochlea, achieving high treatment precision through modular segmentation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses time-delay control of ultrasonic waves from multiple array elements to create three-dimensional focusing capability, enabling precise targeting of the cochlea by adding the time dimension to the spatial arrangement of transducer elements
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
The device enhances the precision and efficiency of ultrasonic wave delivery to the cochlea, providing a non-invasive, real-time intervention for sensorineural hearing loss, improving treatment outcomes and user convenience compared to existing methods.
Implementation Method 1
an ultrasonic transducer module (103), wherein the ultrasonic transducer module (103) comprises an activation control unit (1031) and a plurality of array elements (1032)
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is an ultrasonic wave generation device for hearing recovery treatment, including an ultrasonic wave generation part. The ultrasonic wave generation part comprises a reference time-delay determination module, an emission sequence parameter determination module and an ultrasonic transducer module. The ultrasonic transducer module is used for emitting actual ultrasonic waves, and the efficiency and precision are improved by focusing by means of a plurality of array elements.