公开(公告)号：WO1998003114A1

公开(公告)日：1998-01-29

申请号：PCT/DE1997001450

申请日：1997-07-10

Applicant: KOLLMEIER, Birger ,  NEUMANN, Joachim

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/12

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of detecting a reflex of the human stapedius muscle (4), in particular for a hearing test. According to the method, the reflex is triggered by means of an acoustic signal, and the impedance or the variation in impedance brought about by means of the reflex at the eardrum (1) is measured by means of a further acoustic signal. The object of the invention is to further improve the stapedius reflex audiometry method so that it can be applied in practice. To that end, at least two chronologically successive or mutually overlapping substantially identical acoustic signals (11, 12) are used. The information concerning a possible impedance variation at the eardrum (1) is obtained by forming the difference between the acoustic characteristics produced and registered by the signals.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于检测人的镫骨肌（4）的反射，尤其是用于听力测试，其中，所述反射由akutischen信号的装置和通过另外的声学信号，阻抗或从反射阻抗变化引起的值的装置触发 鼓膜（1）进行测量。 本发明是基于上的进一步改进实践镫骨肌反射测听方法的目的。 这个目的是在至少两个连续的或重叠的声信号创造性实现（11，12）被用于这是基本相同的，并且大约在鼓膜（1）的阻抗可能改变由通过之间的差的装置的信息 获得的信号，并获得注册的声音模式。

公开(公告)号：WO1997004706A1

公开(公告)日：1997-02-13

申请号：PCT/EP1996003258

申请日：1996-07-24

Applicant: ZENNER, Hans, Peter ,  GUMMER, Anthony, W.

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/121

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for determining data on auditory capacity, the device having preferably non-contact means for measuring vibrations of the middle-ear ossicles (22, 23, 24) and/or the tympanic membrane (21) by means of electromagnetic waves. The electromagnetic waves used for the measurement are input by means of a microscope (3), in particular an optical microscope (3). This microscope can be modular in design, and a module (5) can be provided for the input of a laser beam (9). The invention also concerns a method of determining data on auditory capacity, the method calling for the vibration of the middle ear and/or the eardrum to be measured by means of electromagnetic waves and, from the measurement signals thus obtained, the contributions to the total signal by the middle ear and/or the eardrum determined in at least one processing step.

Abstract translation: 在用于对听力获取数据的装置优选地是指中耳（22，23，24）和/或鼓膜（21）通过电磁波装置的振动的非接触式测量被提供。 在这种情况下，用于耦合在用于测量的电磁波的显微镜（3），特别是光学显微镜（3）。 这种显微镜可以是模块化的，其中可以提供用于耦合的激光束（9）的模块（5）。 本发明还涉及一种用于对听力获取数据的方法，其中，中耳和/或鼓膜的振动的测量是通过电磁波来实现的，并且从至少一个评估步骤所获得的测量信号，中耳和/或内耳的比例 确定总信号。

公开(公告)号：WO1994022372A1

公开(公告)日：1994-10-13

申请号：PCT/DK1994000134

申请日：1994-03-29

Applicant: MADSEN ELECTRONICS A/S ,  SAXBOL, Morten ,  HANSEN, Poul-Erik

Inventor： MADSEN ELECTRONICS A/S

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/12 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: Probe (1) for an audiometric apparatus (3) to which the probe is coupled by means of a cable (4) and a tube (5). On the tip of the probe there is placed a sealing plug (6) so that the open end (7) of the probe can have acoustic and pressure communication with the blocked area of the person's ear canal (2). The probe (1) comprises a number of parts which can be separated from one another, including the probe tip, which in a simple manner can be removed for replacement or cleaning without this having any influence on the transducers in the probe.

Abstract translation: 用于通过电缆（4）和管（5）将探头耦合到其上的听力测量装置（3）的探针（1）。 在探针的尖端上放置有密封塞（6），使得探头的开口端（7）可以与人耳道（2）的阻塞区域进行声学和压力的连通。 探针（1）包括可以彼此分离的多个部件，包括探针尖端，其可以以简单的方式被移除以便更换或清洁，而不会对探头中的换能器产生任何影响。

公开(公告)号：WO1991000055A1

公开(公告)日：1991-01-10

申请号：PCT/FR1990000450

申请日：1990-06-20

Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE ET DE SECURITE ... ,  MEYER-BISCH, Christian

Inventor： INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE ET DE SECURITE ...

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/12

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for measuring the sensitivity of a subject's perception of vibration, for example an audiometer. It comprises: a vibration emitter (1), signalling means (2) activated by the subject when the detection threshold is exceeded, an electronic processing unit (3) which memorizes the frequency and level of vibration each time a subject's detection threshold is exceeded and controls the frequency and level of the vibration emitted. According to the invention, the processing unit (3) explores a vibration reference level by a frequency sweep, then searches for detection thresholds corresponding to vibration levels which are different to the reference level by means of a series of iterative sweeps.

公开(公告)号：WO1989001315A1

公开(公告)日：1989-02-23

申请号：PCT/US1988002701

申请日：1988-08-09

Applicant: PHOENIX PROJECT OF MADISON, INC.

Inventor： PHOENIX PROJECT OF MADISON, INC. ,  GEISLER, C., Daniel ,  CHAN, Chi-Kong, Joseph

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/121 ,  A61B5/6817

Abstract: A probe tube (17) is inserted into the ear canal (11) of a patient to a first position in which the probe tube tip (35) is spaced well away from the ear drum. A broad band sound signal is provided to the patient's ear and a frequency response of sound detected at the probe tube tip (35) is taken. The probe tube tip (35) is then moved a known distance to a second position within the ear canal, the broad band sound stimulus signal is again applied, and the frequency response of sound detected by the probe tube tip (35) is taken. The distance of the probe tube tip (35) from the ear drum can be determined from the two frequency responses, particularly by subtracting the frequency response in dB at one position from the frequency response in dB at the other position, and the difference frequency response will show a distinct peak at a quarter wavelength null frequency, which allows the distance of the probe tube tip (35) from the ear drum to be estimated based on the relationship. The frequency responses measured with the probe tube (17) at the two positions can further be used to estimate the actual sound pressure at the ear drum and the impedance of the ear drum by using relationships derived from models of the ear canal. The probe tube (17) may be utilized with either an unoccluded ear or with an ear occluded by an ear mold (14); if the ear is occluded, a hearing aid (19) delivers the sound to the ear canal through a delivery tube (18) passing through the ear mold (14). A pair of probe tubes (17, 36) having tips (35, 37) spaced a known distance from one another may be used in place of the single probe tube (17), allowing frequency responses to be taken from both tubes (17, 36) simultaneously to a sound stimulus signal.

公开(公告)号：WO1985004564A1

公开(公告)日：1985-10-24

申请号：PCT/US1985000482

申请日：1985-04-01

Applicant: GAY, Thomas ,  BERTOLAMI, Charles, N. ,  SOLONCHE, David, J.

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: A61B7/006 ,  G01H1/00

Abstract: A noninvasive apparatus for detecting and analyzing joint disorders utilizing an acoustic signal processing technique. The diagnostic apparatus 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 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装置。 诊断装置相对于时间和空间中的关节位置（10）图形地将关节诱导声音模式（12）相关联，从而提供用于诊断特定关节疾病的定量方法。 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）检测接合位置。 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。