公开(公告)号：EP0031135A3

公开(公告)日：1982-04-14

申请号：EP80107988

申请日：1980-12-17

Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Inventor： Zwicker, Eberhard, Prof. Dr.

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/121

公开(公告)号：WO1995033405A1

公开(公告)日：1995-12-14

申请号：PCT/US1995006259

申请日：1995-06-06

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Inventor： UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ,  KEEFE, Douglas, H.

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/121 ,  A61B5/12 ,  A61B5/7232 ,  G01H15/00 ,  G01N2291/02491 ,  G01N2291/02872 ,  Y10S128/925

Abstract: A system and method of measuring the linear and nonlinear response of an unknown acoustic termination uses a small probe assembly containing a sound source and microphone to determine the reflection function of the unknown acoustic termination. The probe assembly is used with a calibration tube to calculate an electrical signal that will provide a desired acoustic stimulus signal to the acoustic termination. The calibration tube is also used to characterize the signal processing properties of the sound source and microphone, as well as other associated signal processing circuits such as amplifiers, filters, and the like. The calibrated system is subsequently coupled to the unknown acoustic termination to deliver the acoustic stimulus signal. The reflection function is indicative of the power transferred to the unknown acoustic termination. The measurement of the linear transfer characteristic is applicable to any unknown acoustic termination such as a musical instrument or the auditory system. The probe assembly is sized to be positioned directly within the outer portion of the ear and measure the linear characteristics of the ear. The system is further able to measure the nonlinear transfer characteristics of the ear by measuring the linear response at multiple levels of the acoustic stimulus. The system is particularly useful in testing the response of the middle ear and inner ear of humans or other animals.

Abstract translation: 测量未知声音终端的线性和非线性响应的系统和方法使用包含声源和麦克风的小探头组件来确定未知声终端的反射功能。 探针组件与校准管一起使用以计算将向声学终端提供期望的声学刺激信号的电信号。 校准管还用于表征声源和麦克风以及诸如放大器，滤波器等的其它相关联的信号处理电路的信号处理特性。 随后校准的系统耦合到未知的声学终端以传送声学刺激信号。 反射函数表示传递到未知声终端的功率。 线性传递特性的测量适用于诸如乐器或听觉系统的任何未知的声学终止。 探针组件的尺寸设置成直接定位在耳朵的外部部分内并测量耳朵的线性特征。 该系统还能够通过测量声学刺激的多个级别的线性响应来测量耳朵的非线性传递特性。 该系统在测试人类或其他动物的中耳和内耳的反应方面特别有用。

公开(公告)号：WO1993019670A1

公开(公告)日：1993-10-14

申请号：PCT/GB1993000639

申请日：1993-03-29

Applicant: MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL ,  THORNTON, Arthur, Roger, David

Inventor： MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: G06K9/0057 ,  A61B5/12

Abstract: An apparatus for testing hearing comprises a sound source (3) for applying a sound to the subject's ear and a sound detector (5) for detecting the sound returned from the subject's inner ear in response to the sound. The sound source (3), which is driven by stimulus generation equipment (2) connected to an analyser (1), produces a sequence of sounds constituting a maximum length sequence (MLS) to record Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions.

Abstract translation: 用于测试听力的装置包括：用于向对象的耳朵施加声音的声源（3）和用于响应于声音检测从被检者的内耳返回的声音的声音检测器（5）。 由连接到分析器（1）的刺激生成设备（2）驱动的声源（3）产生构成最大长度序列（MLS）的声音序列，以记录引发的耳声发射。

公开(公告)号：WO1990009760A1

公开(公告)日：1990-09-07

申请号：PCT/US1990001175

申请日：1990-03-02

Applicant: ENSONIQ CORPORATION

Inventor： ENSONIQ CORPORATION ,  GAUTHIER, Edouard, A. ,  MCLEAN, Paul, C. ,  CHARPENTIER, Albert, J. ,  LOEPER, Duane, J. ,  DIORIO, David, W.

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R2430/03

Abstract: A hearing aid fitting system includes a computer having a graphical display which controls apparatus that can program and evaluate an adjustable, multi-band hearing aid. The fitting procedure implemented on this system determines the combined frequency response characteristic of the hearing aid and a client's ear, determines maximum amplification factors which can be implemented in each channel without inducing feedback, and automatically adjusts the hearing aid so that the combination of the client's loss curve, the determined combined frequency response characteristic, and the adjusted hearing aid match a target curve. The target curve and the loss curve may be graphically specified and adjusted using the computer.

Abstract translation: 助听器配件系统包括具有图形显示器的计算机，该图形显示器控制可编程和评估可调节的多频段助听器的装置。 在该系统上实施的拟合程序确定助听器和客户耳朵的组合频率响应特性，确定可以在每个通道中实现的最大放大因子而不引起反馈，并自动调整助听器，使得客户端 损失曲线，确定的组合频率响应特性和调整后的助听器匹配目标曲线。 目标曲线和损失曲线可以使用计算机图形化指定和调整。

公开(公告)号：WO1997020501A2

公开(公告)日：1997-06-12

申请号：PCT/US1996019513

申请日：1996-12-06

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Inventor： UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ,  KEEFE, Douglas, H.

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/12 ,  A61B5/7232 ,  A61B5/7257 ,  G01H15/00 ,  G01N2291/02491 ,  G01N2291/02872

Abstract: A system for testing the auditory response of the human ear by measuring the linear and nonlinear power-based responses thereof uses a small probe assembly (50) containing a sound source (24, 52, 54) and microphone (30, 52, 56) inserted into the ear. The linear responses, or transfer functions, include reflectance, admittance and impedance. A calibration procedure is based upon measured pressure responses in one or more calibration waveguides (60), and upon a model of the transfer function of each of the calibration waveguides. The nonlinear responses are established by measuring the above transfer functions at different levels of the acoustic stimulus. By delivering changes in static pressure applied to the ear via an additional probe tube (68, 70) in the probe assembly (50), the system is able to measure the dependence on static pressure of any of these linear and nonlinear power-based functions.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过测量其耳朵的听觉响应来测量其线性和非线性的基于功率的响应的系统使用包含声源（24,52,54）和麦克风（30,52,56）的小探针组件（50） 插入耳朵。 线性响应或传递函数包括反射率，导纳和阻抗。 校准过程基于在一个或多个校准波导（60）中测量的压力响应，以及每个校准波导的传递函数的模型。 通过在声学刺激的不同水平上测量上述传递函数来建立非线性响应。 通过经由探针组件（50）中的附加探针管（68,70）传送施加到耳朵的静压力的变化，该系统能够测量任何这些线性和非线性基于功率的功能对静态压力的依赖性 。

公开(公告)号：WO1995015712A1

公开(公告)日：1995-06-15

申请号：PCT/DK1994000458

申请日：1994-12-06

Applicant: MADSEN ELECTRONICS A/S ,  CHRISTIANSEN, Christian

Inventor： MADSEN ELECTRONICS A/S

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/121 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B2560/0406

Abstract: A hand-held, battery-driven, oto-acoustic emission analyser (1) comprises an apparatus housing with two areas; an elongated housing part (6) for the electronic circuits (13, 14, 16), a measuring probe (2) and a display (5), and a handgrip part (7) comprising a power supply unit (8) in the form of a battery compartment and a pump (9), e.g. a mechanical, hand-operated pump.

Abstract translation: 手持式电池驱动的耳声发射分析仪（1）包括具有两个区域的装置壳体; 用于电子电路（13,14,16）的细长壳体部分（6），测量探针（2）和显示器（5），以及手柄部分（7），包括形式为电源单元（8） 的电池室和泵（9），例如 机械式手动泵。

公开(公告)号：WO1985004563A1

公开(公告)日：1985-10-24

申请号：PCT/US1985000476

申请日：1985-04-01

Applicant: GAY, Thomas ,  BERTOLAMI, Charles, N.

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B7/006

Abstract: A noninvasive procedure for detecting and analyzing joint disorders utilizing an acoustic signal processing technique. The diagnostic procedure graphically correlates joint induced sound patterns (12) relative to the joint position in time and space (10) thereby providing a quantitative approach for the diagnosis of specific joint disorders. The present invention, termed Arthrophonometry, is particularly well suited for differential diagnosis of the temporomandibular (TMJ) joint. A microphone (28) detects the joint sounds and an accelerometer (36) detects the joint positions. An oscilloscope (34) graphically correlates the joint induced sound patterns and joint positions.

Abstract translation: 一种利用声信号处理技术检测和分析关节疾病的非侵入性程序。 诊断程序将联合诱导的声音模式（12）相对于时间和空间的关节位置（10）图形化地相关联，从而为诊断特定关节疾病提供定量方法。 称为自适应测量法的本发明特别适用于颞下颌关节（TMJ）的鉴别诊断。 麦克风（28）检测关节声音，加速度计（36）检测关节位置。 示波器（34）以图形方式将联合引起的声音模式和联合位置相关联。

公开(公告)号：WO1985000509A1

公开(公告)日：1985-02-14

申请号：PCT/EP1984000213

申请日：1984-07-13

Applicant: WESTRA ELECTRONIC GMBH

Inventor： WESTRA ELECTRONIC GMBH ,  MOSER, Ludwig, Manfred ,  KAMMERMEIER, Anton

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: G11B7/00 ,  A61B5/12 ,  A61B5/7435 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: An audiometer system for selectively generating audiologic test signals of selectable kind and intensity to be used in audiometric testing of the hearing abilities of persons. A repertoir of test signals and patterns is prestored in a source of test signals (52, 54), each test signal having a corresponding unique address. Control means (60, 66, 68, 70, 74) including a tablet (68) or a display screen unit (70) enable an operator to manually select desired test signals from said prestored repertoir. The operator's selection causes said control means to address said source of test signals (52, 54) so as to reproduce the desired test signals. Said source of test signals may be a digital disc player (52) having a removable disc (54) containing said repertoir prestored thereon as digital signal representations.

公开(公告)号：WO1979000614A1

公开(公告)日：1979-09-06

申请号：PCT/GB1979000030

申请日：1979-02-09

Applicant: NATIONAL RES DEV CORP ,  KEMP D

Inventor： NATIONAL RES DEV CORP

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/126 ,  A61B5/12 ,  A61B5/6817

Abstract: A hearing faculty test and apparatus therefore is based on the finding that sound input to the ear gives rise to a returned wave from and related to the condition of the inner ear, this wave being detectable as an echo from the ear drum. The apparatus preferably comprises a sealing aural probe (1) housing transducers (2, 3) respectively to project a repetitive transient sound by pulse generator (4) activation and to pick-up for detection (5) successive echoes by time-gating. Detected echoes are preferably averaged during processing (6) for display. The echo occurs about 5-20 ms after its sound and a maximum operating frequency of about 50Hz is appropriate. A continuous sound input can be used with consequent echo interference detectable as rapid changes of acoustic impedance with sound input frequency. Another alternative can involve detection of the ear drum movement by returned waves.

公开(公告)号：WO1998006330A1

公开(公告)日：1998-02-19

申请号：PCT/US1996013130

申请日：1996-08-14

Applicant: DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Inventor： DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC. ,  SHENNIB, Adnan ,  URSO, Richard

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R2225/43

Abstract: A hearing evaluation and hearing aid fitting system (22) provides a fully immersed, three-dimensional acoustic environment to evaluate unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing function of an individual. Digital filtering of one or more signal sources representing speech or other audio-logically significant stimuli according to selected models and digitally controlled signal processing parameters produce a simulated acoustic condition for presentation to a hearing impaired person for hearing evaluation.

Abstract translation: 听力评估和助听器适配系统（22）提供完全浸没的三维声学环境，以评估个人的无辅助，模拟辅助和辅助听力功能。 根据所选择的模型和数字控制的信号处理参数，代表语音或其他音频逻辑重要刺激的一个或多个信号源的数字滤波产生用于呈现给听力受损人的听觉评估的模拟声学条件。