EP1353529A1 - Internet-based auralisation of hearing impairment - Google Patents

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EP1353529A1
EP1353529A1 EP02008404A EP02008404A EP1353529A1 EP 1353529 A1 EP1353529 A1 EP 1353529A1 EP 02008404 A EP02008404 A EP 02008404A EP 02008404 A EP02008404 A EP 02008404A EP 1353529 A1 EP1353529 A1 EP 1353529A1
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  • the present invention relates to a system for auralization, d. H. for conveying a hearing impression, with a simulation device to simulate hearing loss. Further The present invention relates to a corresponding method to convey a listening impression.
  • both normal hearing, audible as well as for the hearing impaired multichannel dynamics expansion systems are used. These systems allow for channel dependent amplification in several channels also depending on the respective input level.
  • the parameters for the dynamics expansion systems are determined by audiometric measurements.
  • the hearing losses are very diverse and include very different aspects. Examples of these aspects are reduced time and frequency resolution, as well as that so-called recruitment, which is the changed perception of volume of the hard of hearing describes.
  • Simpler systems for conveying hearing impressions respectively Auralization for example, use CDs on which a few typical hearing losses stored as audio samples are. This is a benefit for an individual hearing loss given only in rare cases.
  • Use other systems simple filters instead of multi-channel expansion. As a result, however, a hearing loss is usually insufficient auralized.
  • the object of the present invention is auralization of hearing loss and gain through hearing aids one broad mass of those with high quality to deliver.
  • this object is achieved by a system to convey a hearing impression to a user with a Simulation device for simulating hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain, as well as a data network to which the Simulation device is connected to the transmission of Data related to hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain of the user to the simulation device and for transmission of simulation data to the user.
  • the above object is achieved according to the invention by a method for conveying a hearing impression to a User by simulating hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain under creation of simulation data, as well Transfer the simulation data regarding hearing loss via a data network to the user.
  • the advantage essentially results from the combination a data network or the Internet with an auralization process, this through the use of a hearing model
  • the effects of hearing loss are realistically audible can make.
  • An advancement is in pages the user at a terminal of the data network or For example, Internet at home and not the hearing care professional to perform a hearing test.
  • An advantageous Further development of the present invention consists in that a representative amount of hearing loss is statistical for example, by a PCA analysis (Principal Component Analysis) prepared and available for auralization can be made.
  • PCA analysis Principal Component Analysis
  • the illustration shows in the left half, like the simulation data be generated offline for auralization.
  • the right half of the illustration is hinted at as the Users can use the simulation of hearing impressions online stands.
  • a simulation database will be offline for the simulation 1 created. This will be a representative selection hearing losses recorded in a storage medium 2.
  • the Data of individual hearing losses are in an analysis device 3 subjected to a PCA analysis.
  • PCA analysis is the number and type of distinguishable "standard hearing loss" a hearing test using orthogonal component decomposition certainly.
  • HTL hearing threshold level
  • UCL unpleasant volume
  • a first simulation device 4 the hearing losses of a deaf person are simulated to normal hearing.
  • audio samples are created that are intended for a normal hearing person convey the hearing situation of a deaf person respectively auralized.
  • the audio samples will turn into the database 1 stored.
  • a suitable hearing aid can accordingly the respective standard audiogram a suitable hearing aid be selected and adjusted.
  • a suitable device eg artificial head, KEMAR
  • To the transmission properties Realistically capture the hearing aid, are with a suitable device (eg artificial head, KEMAR) to which the hearing aid is attached, taken pictures.
  • KEMAR artificial head
  • the output signal of the unit 6 is an auralization for the hard of hearing in a situation where he would wear a hearing aid.
  • the first and second simulation device 4 and 7 can be identical.
  • the simulation database 1 will now be available for online operation in Internet 8 provided.
  • the user leads one Internet-based hearing test 9 and thus determines his individual Audiogram.
  • This individual audiogram is included the standard audiograms stored in the database 1 compared and similar to the individual audiogram Standard audiogram is determined in option 10. by virtue of This selection can be audio samples over the Internet from the database 1 to the user, d. H. the deaf person or Relatives, are invited and brought to the performance 11. Following the performance of the Auralization 11 can via an order form 12 online a hearing aid at the appropriate Manufacturer ordered.

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The system has a simulator (4,7) for simulating a hearing loss and./or a hearing gain connected to a data network (8) for transferring data regarding the hearing loss and/or gain from the user to the simulator and for transmitting simulation data to the user. The data network includes the Internet and the simulator contains an analyzer (3) for analyzing the data relative to several hearing losses.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein System zur Auralisation, d. h. zur Vermittlung eines Höreindrucks, mit einer Simulationsvorrichtung zur Simulation eines Hörverlusts. Ferner betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein entsprechendes Verfahren zur Vermittlung eines Höreindrucks.The present invention relates to a system for auralization, d. H. for conveying a hearing impression, with a simulation device to simulate hearing loss. Further The present invention relates to a corresponding method to convey a listening impression.

Um die Auswirkungen auf die Hörwahrnehmung, die durch einen individuellen Hörverlust beziehungsweise eine geeignete Hörgeräteversorgung hervorgerufen werden, sowohl für Normalhörende, als auch für die betroffenen Schwerhörigen hörbar zu machen, werden mehrkanalige Dynamikexpansionssysteme eingesetzt. Diese Systeme erlauben eine kanalabhängige Verstärkung in mehreren Kanälen auch in Abhängigkeit vom jeweiligen Eingangspegel. Die Parameter für die Dynamikexpansionssysteme werden durch audiometrische Messungen bestimmt.To the effects on the perception of hearing by a individual hearing loss or a suitable hearing aid supply both normal hearing, audible as well as for the hearing impaired multichannel dynamics expansion systems are used. These systems allow for channel dependent amplification in several channels also depending on the respective input level. The parameters for the dynamics expansion systems are determined by audiometric measurements.

Die auftretenden Hörverluste sind sehr vielfältig und beinhalten sehr unterschiedliche Aspekte. Beispiele für diese Aspekte sind reduzierte Zeit- und Frequenzauflösung, sowie das sog. Rekruitment, das die veränderte Lautstärkewahrnehmung von Schwerhörigen beschreibt.The hearing losses are very diverse and include very different aspects. Examples of these aspects are reduced time and frequency resolution, as well as that so-called recruitment, which is the changed perception of volume of the hard of hearing describes.

Bei Hörverlusten ist es nicht nur wichtig, dem Betroffenen den Höreindruck zu vermitteln, den er hätte, wenn er ein Hörgerät tragen würde. Es ist in vielerlei Hinsicht auch wichtig, den Angehörigen eine Auralisation der Schwerhörigkeit zu bieten. Dabei kann den normalhörenden Angehörigen durch Simulation der Höreindruck des Schwerhörigen mit und ohne Hörgerät vermittelt werden.For hearing loss, it is not only important to the person affected to convey the auditory impression that he would have if he were a hearing aid would wear. It is also important in many ways the relatives an auralization of deafness Offer. This can be the normal hearing family members by simulation the hearing impression of the hearing impaired with and without hearing aid mediated.

Voraussetzung für die Auralisation ist jedoch eine audiometrische Messung und Erstellung eines individuellen Audiogramms. Derartige Messungen können jedoch nur von Fachleuten, nämlich Hörgeräteakustikern und Ärzten, durchgeführt werden. Die entsprechenden Systeme sind darüber hinaus nur von Experten bedienbar und für diese wirtschaftlich rentabel. Damit können die betroffenen Schwerhörigen und Angehörigen in der Regel nicht anonym und kostengünstig eine derartige Auralisation vermittelt bekommen.However, the prerequisite for auralization is an audiometric Measurement and creation of an individual audiogram. However, such measurements can only be made by professionals, namely hearing aid actuators and doctors. The corresponding systems are beyond that only by experts operable and economically viable for them. In order to may affect the hearing impaired and relatives in the Usually not anonymous and inexpensive such auralization get mediated.

Einfachere Systeme zur Vermittlung von Höreindrücken beziehungsweise Auralisation verwenden beispielsweise CDs, auf der einige wenige typische Hörverluste als Hörbeispiele gespeichert sind. Damit ist ein Nutzen für einen individuellen Hörverlust nur in seltenen Fällen gegeben. Andere Systeme verwenden einfache Filter anstelle der mehrkanaligen Expansion. Dadurch lässt sich jedoch ein Hörverlust in der Regel nur unzureichend auralisieren.Simpler systems for conveying hearing impressions respectively Auralization, for example, use CDs on which a few typical hearing losses stored as audio samples are. This is a benefit for an individual hearing loss given only in rare cases. Use other systems simple filters instead of multi-channel expansion. As a result, however, a hearing loss is usually insufficient auralized.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, die Auralisation von Hörverlusten und Gewinnen durch Hörgeräte einer breiten Masse von Betroffenen mit hoher Qualität zur Verfügung zu stellen.The object of the present invention is auralization of hearing loss and gain through hearing aids one broad mass of those with high quality to deliver.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe gelöst durch ein System zur Vermittlung eines Höreindrucks an einen Benutzer mit einer Simulationsvorrichtung zur Simulation eines Hörverlusts und/oder Hörgerätegewinns, sowie einem Datennetz, an das die Simulationsvorrichtung angeschlossen ist, zur Übertragung von Daten bezüglich des Hörverlusts und/oder Hörgerätegewinns von dem Benutzer an die Simulationsvorrichtung und zur Übertragung von Simulationsdaten an den Benutzer.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a system to convey a hearing impression to a user with a Simulation device for simulating hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain, as well as a data network to which the Simulation device is connected to the transmission of Data related to hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain of the user to the simulation device and for transmission of simulation data to the user.

Ferner wird die oben genannte Aufgabe erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch ein Verfahren zur Vermittlung eines Höreindrucks an einen Benutzer durch Simulation eines Hörverlusts und/oder Hörgerätegewinns unter Erstellung von Simulationsdaten, sowie Übertragen der Simulationsdaten bezüglich des Hörverlusts über ein Datennetz zu dem Benutzer. Furthermore, the above object is achieved according to the invention by a method for conveying a hearing impression to a User by simulating hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain under creation of simulation data, as well Transfer the simulation data regarding hearing loss via a data network to the user.

In vorteilhafter Weise können damit sowohl die Erfassung audiometrischer Daten und die Auralisation der damit verbundenen Auswirkungen auf die Hörwahrnehmung als auch die Auswahl einer geeigneten Hörhilfe und deren Anpassung und Demonstration für die Betroffenen über das Internet angeboten werden. Damit wird eine kostengünstige oder kostenlose und anonyme Information für individuelle Hörverluste ermöglicht.Advantageously, thus both the detection of audiometric Data and the auralization of the associated Effects on the perception of hearing as well as the selection a suitable hearing aid and its adaptation and demonstration be offered to those affected via the Internet. This will be an inexpensive or free and anonymous one Information for individual hearing loss allows.

Der Vorteil ergibt sich im Wesentlichen aus der Kombination eines Datennetzes beziehungsweise des Internets mit einem Auralisationsverfahren, das durch die Verwendung eines Gehörmodells die Auswirkungen von Schwerhörigkeit realistisch hörbar machen kann. Eine Weiterentwicklung besteht darin, auf Seiten des Benutzers an einem Terminal des Datennetzes beziehungsweise Internets beispielsweise zu Hause und nicht beim Hörgeräteakustiker einen Hörtest durchzuführen. Eine vorteilhafte Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht ferner darin, dass eine repräsentative Menge von Hörverlusten statistisch beispielsweise durch eine PCA-Analyse (Principal Component Analysis) aufbereitet und für die Auralisation zur Verfügung gestellt werden kann.The advantage essentially results from the combination a data network or the Internet with an auralization process, this through the use of a hearing model The effects of hearing loss are realistically audible can make. An advancement is in pages the user at a terminal of the data network or For example, Internet at home and not the hearing care professional to perform a hearing test. An advantageous Further development of the present invention consists in that a representative amount of hearing loss is statistical for example, by a PCA analysis (Principal Component Analysis) prepared and available for auralization can be made.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nun anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert, die ein Datenflussdiagramm für die erfindungsgemäße internetbasierte Auralisation von Schwerhörigkeit darstellt.The present invention will now be described with reference to the attached Drawings illustrating a data flow diagram for the inventive Internet-based auralization of Represents deafness.

Das nachfolgende Ausführungsbeispiel ist eine bevorzugte Ausführungform der vorliegenden Erfindung.The following embodiment is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Die Darstellung zeigt in der linken Hälfte, wie die Simulationsdaten für die Auralisation offline generiert werden. In der rechten Hälfte der Darstellung ist angedeutet, wie dem Benutzer die Simulation der Höreindrücke online zur Verfügung steht. The illustration shows in the left half, like the simulation data be generated offline for auralization. In The right half of the illustration is hinted at as the Users can use the simulation of hearing impressions online stands.

Für die Simulation wird zunächst offline eine Simulationsdatenbank 1 erstellt. Hierzu wird eine repräsentative Auswahl von Hörverlusten in einem Speichermedium 2 aufgezeichnet. Die Daten der einzelnen Hörverluste werden in einer Analyseeinrichtung 3 einer PCA-Analyse unterzogen. Durch die PCA-Analyse wird die Anzahl und Art der unterscheidbaren "Standard-Hörverluste" eines Hörtests mittels orthogonaler Komponentenzerlegung bestimmt. Für die Art des Hörverlusts sind insbesondere von Bedeutung die Hörschwelle HTL (hearing threshold level) und der Pegel der unangenehmen Lautstärke UCL (uncomfortable level). Die PCA-Analyse liefert Standard-Audiogramme, die beispielsweise unmittelbar in der Datenbank 1 gespeichert werden können, damit sie für einen Vergleich mit einem individuellen Audiogramm zur Verfügung stehen.Initially, a simulation database will be offline for the simulation 1 created. This will be a representative selection hearing losses recorded in a storage medium 2. The Data of individual hearing losses are in an analysis device 3 subjected to a PCA analysis. Through the PCA analysis is the number and type of distinguishable "standard hearing loss" a hearing test using orthogonal component decomposition certainly. For the type of hearing loss are in particular the hearing threshold HTL (hearing threshold level) and the level of the unpleasant volume UCL (uncomfortable level). The PCA analysis provides standard audiograms, for example, directly in the database 1 can be saved for them to compare with an individual audiogram available.

In einer ersten Simulationseinrichtung 4 können die Hörverluste eines Schwerhörigen für Normalhörende simuliert werden. Hierbei werden Hörbeispiele erstellt, die einem Normalhörenden die Hörsituation eines Schwerhörigen vermitteln beziehungsweise auralisieren. Die Hörbeispiele werden wiederum in der Datenbank 1 abgelegt.In a first simulation device 4, the hearing losses of a deaf person are simulated to normal hearing. In this case, audio samples are created that are intended for a normal hearing person convey the hearing situation of a deaf person respectively auralized. The audio samples will turn into the database 1 stored.

In einer Auswahl- und Anpasseinrichtung 5 können entsprechend dem jeweiligen Standard-Audiogramm ein geeignetes Hörgerät ausgewählt und angepasst werden. Um die Übertragungseigenschaften des Hörgerätes realistisch zu erfassen, werden mit einer geeigneten Vorrichtung (z. B. Kunstkopf, KEMAR), an die das Hörgerät angebracht ist, Aufnahmen gemacht. Um eine möglichst natürliche akustische Situation zu erzeugen, werden hierbei natürliche Schalle aus einer oder mehreren Schallquellen dargeboten. Diese Aufnahmen werden anschließend entzerrt. Sowohl Aufnahme als auch Entzerrung erfolgen in Einheit 6. Als Ausgangssignal der Einheit 6 ergibt sich eine Auralisation für den Schwerhörigen in einer Situation, in der er ein Hörgerät tragen würde. Diese Auralisationsbeispiele werden ebenfalls in der Datenbank 1 abgelegt. In a selection and adaptation device 5 can accordingly the respective standard audiogram a suitable hearing aid be selected and adjusted. To the transmission properties Realistically capture the hearing aid, are with a suitable device (eg artificial head, KEMAR) to which the hearing aid is attached, taken pictures. To one as possible natural acoustic situation to be generated this natural sound from one or more sound sources presented. These recordings are then equalized. Both recording and equalization are done in unity 6. The output signal of the unit 6 is an auralization for the hard of hearing in a situation where he would wear a hearing aid. These auralization examples are also stored in the database 1.

Damit auch der Normalhörende erfahren kann, welche Wahrnehmung der Schwerhörige mit Hörgerät hat, können die Auralisationsdaten der Einheit 6 einer zweiten Simulationseinrichtung 7 zugeführt werden, die wiederum den Hörverlust des Schwerhörenden simuliert. Auch diese Simulationsdaten werden in der Datenbank 1 abgelegt. Die erste und zweite Simulationseinrichtung 4 und 7 können identisch sein.So that the normal hearing can experience what perception the hearing-impaired with hearing aid can have the auralization data the unit 6 of a second simulation device 7, which in turn, the hearing loss of the hearing impaired simulated. Also these simulation data are in the Database 1 filed. The first and second simulation device 4 and 7 can be identical.

Die Simulationsdatenbank 1 wird nun für den online-Betrieb im Internet 8 zur Verfügung gestellt. Der Benutzer führt einen internetbasierten Hörtest 9 durch und ermittelt so sein individuelles Audiogramm. Dieses individuelle Audiogramm wird mit den in der Datenbank 1 hinterlegten Standard-Audiogrammen verglichen und das dem individuellen Audiogramm ähnlichste Standard-Audiogramm wird in der Auswahl 10 ermittelt. Aufgrund dieser Auswahl können Hörbeispiele über das Internet von der Datenbank 1 zum Benutzer, d. h. dem Schwerhörigen oder Angehörigen, geladen und zur Darbietung 11 gebracht werden. Im Anschluss an die Darbietung der Auralisation 11 kann über ein Bestellformular 12 online eine Hörhilfe beim entsprechenden Hersteller bestellt werden.The simulation database 1 will now be available for online operation in Internet 8 provided. The user leads one Internet-based hearing test 9 and thus determines his individual Audiogram. This individual audiogram is included the standard audiograms stored in the database 1 compared and similar to the individual audiogram Standard audiogram is determined in option 10. by virtue of This selection can be audio samples over the Internet from the database 1 to the user, d. H. the deaf person or Relatives, are invited and brought to the performance 11. Following the performance of the Auralization 11 can via an order form 12 online a hearing aid at the appropriate Manufacturer ordered.

Für diejenigen Standard-Hörverluste, mit denen 90 % der Hörverluste beschrieben werden können, werden Auswahl und Anpassung einer geeigneten Hörhilfe offline durchgeführt. Ebenfalls offline vorgefertigt werden die Auralisationen der Standard-Hörverluste - wie bereits beschrieben - und die Auralisationen der entsprechend angepassten Hörgeräte in verschiedenen natürlichen akustischen Umgebungen, z. B. bei einer Cocktail-Party, einem Konzert etc.For those standard hearing losses that account for 90% of hearing loss can be described, selection and adaptation a suitable hearing aid performed offline. Also The Auralisations of the Standard hearing loss - as previously described - and the auralizations the appropriately adapted hearing aids in different natural acoustic environments, eg. B. at a Cocktail party, a concert etc.

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System zur Vermittlung eines Höreindrucks an einen Benutzer mit
einer Simulationsvorrichtung (4, 7) zur Simulation eines Hörverlusts und/oder Hörgerätegewinns,
gekennzeichnet durch
ein Datennetz (8), an das die Simulationsvorrichtung (4, 7) angeschlossen ist, zur Übertragung von Daten bezüglich des Hörverlusts und/oder Hörgerätegewinns von dem Benutzer an die Simulationsvorrichtung (4, 7) und zur Übertragung von Simulationsdaten an den Benutzer.
System for conveying a hearing impression to a user with
a simulation device (4, 7) for simulating hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain,
marked by
a data network (8) to which the simulation device (4, 7) is connected, for transmitting data relating to the hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain from the user to the simulation device (4, 7) and for transmitting simulation data to the user.
System nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Datennetz (8) das Internet umfasst.The system of claim 1, wherein the data network (8) is the Internet includes. System nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei die Simulationsvorrichtung (4, 7) eine Analyseeinrichtung (3) zur Analyse der Daten bezüglich mehrerer Hörverluste umfasst.The system of claim 1 or 2, wherein the simulation device (4, 7) an analysis device (3) for analysis includes the data relating to multiple hearing losses. System nach Anspruch 3, wobei mit der Analyseeinrichtung (3) eine Komponentenanalyse insbesondere nach orthogonalen Komponenten von Hörverlusten durchführbar ist.The system of claim 3, wherein with the analyzer (3) a component analysis, in particular orthogonal Components of hearing loss feasible is. System nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, das ein Speichermedium (2), in dem vorgegebene Hörverlusttypen gespeichert sind und das an die Simulationsvorrichtung angeschlossen ist, umfasst.A system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is a storage medium (2), stored in the predetermined hearing loss types are and the simulation device is connected. System nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, das eine Hörtesteinrichtung (9), welche an das Datennetz (8) angeschlossen ist, als Terminal bei dem Benutzer zur Erstellung eines individuellen Audiogramms umfasst.A system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is a hearing test device (9) connected to the data network (8) is as a terminal to the user to create an individual audiogram. System nach Anspruch 6, wobei die Hörtesteinrichtung (9) eine Auswahleinrichtung (10) zur Auswahl eines vorgegebenen Audiogramms auf der Basis des individuellen Audiogramms umfasst.The system of claim 6, wherein the hearing test device (9) a selection device (10) for selecting a predetermined one Audiogram on the basis of the individual Audiogram includes. System nach Anspruch 7, wobei die Hörtesteinrichtung (9) eine Darbietungseinrichtung (11) zur Vermittlung eines Höreindrucks auf der Basis des ausgewählten Audiogramms und der Simulationsdaten von dem Datennetz (8) umfasst.The system of claim 7, wherein the hearing test device (9) a presentation device (11) for mediation a hearing impression based on the selected audiogram and the simulation data from the data network (8). Verfahren zur Vermittlung eines Höreindrucks an einen Benutzer durch
Simulation (4, 7) eines Hörverlusts und/oder Hörgerätegewinns unter Erstellung von Simulationsdaten,
gekennzeichnet durch
Übertragen der Simulationsdaten bezüglich des Hörverlusts und/oder Hörgerätegewinns über ein Datennetz (8) zu dem Benutzer.
Method for conveying a hearing impression to a user
Simulation (4, 7) of a hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain with simulation data,
marked by
Transmitting the simulation data relating to hearing loss and / or hearing aid gain over a data network (8) to the user.
Verfahren nach Anspruch 9, wobei das Datennetz (8) das Internet umfasst.The method of claim 9, wherein the data network (8) the Internet includes. Verfahren nach Anspruch 9 oder 10, wobei vor dem Simulieren (4, 7) ein Analysieren (3) standardisierter Hörverluste stattfindet.The method of claim 9 or 10, wherein before simulating (4, 7) analyzing (3) standardized hearing losses takes place. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11, wobei das Analysieren (3) eine Komponentenanalyse insbesondere nach orthogonalen Komponenten von Hörverlusten umfasst. The method of claim 11, wherein analyzing (3) a component analysis especially after orthogonal Components of hearing loss includes. Verfahren nach Anspruch 11 oder 12, wobei vor dem Analysieren (3) ein Speichern einer Vielzahl von Hörverlustdaten in einem Speichermedium (2) erfolgt.The method of claim 11 or 12, wherein prior to analyzing (3) storing a variety of hearing loss data takes place in a storage medium (2). Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 9 bis 13, wobei bei dem Benutzer ein Hörtest (9) durchgeführt wird und das gewonnene individuelle Audiogramm über das Datennetz (8) zu der Simulationsvorrichtung (4, 7) übermittelt wird.Method according to one of claims 9 to 13, wherein at the user a hearing test (9) is performed and the obtained individual audiogram over the data network (8) to the simulation device (4, 7) becomes. Verfahren nach Anspruch 14, wobei für den Benutzer aufgrund seines individuellen Audiogramms ein vorgegebenes Audiogramm für die Simulation (4, 7) ausgewählt wird.The method of claim 14, wherein for the user his individual audiogram a predetermined Audiogram for simulation (4, 7) is selected. Verfahren nach Anspruch 15, wobei zur Vermittlung des Höreindrucks auf der Basis des ausgewählten Audiogramms Simulationsdaten über das Datennetz (8) zu dem Benutzer übermittelt werden.A method according to claim 15, wherein for switching the Sound impression based on the selected audiogram Simulation data over the data network (8) to the user be transmitted.
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AT02008404T ATE333202T1 (en) 2002-04-12 2002-04-12 INTERNET-BASED AURALIZATION OF HEARING HARDNESS
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