KR-20260062439-A - Customer-customized hearing test method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a customer-customized hearing test device and method that allows for convenient hearing testing by outputting a test sound while adjusting the distance between the examiner and the output device.

Inventors

• 이국영

Assignees

• 이국영

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20241029

Claims (5)

1. Mobile terminal (100); A control unit (200) installed via an app on the mobile terminal (100) above to control the distance between the hearing tester and the output device (300), and to control the selection and output of a frequency; An output device (300) that outputs a test sound received from the control unit (200) to a hearing tester; A customer-customized hearing test device comprising a test sound output from the output device (300) that the tester checks, and a storage device (400) that stores test result information determined by the tester's check.
2. A distance measurement step in which a program installed on a mobile terminal measures the distance between the hearing tester and the output device; A frequency selection step for selecting an initial test frequency from among a number of frequencies designated as targets for a hearing test; A sound pressure selection step for selecting a test sound pressure from the test sound pressure range of the initial test frequency above; A test sound information transmission step for transmitting test sound information corresponding to the above initial test frequency and test sound pressure to an output device; A test sound output step of outputting a test sound to an examiner through the above-mentioned output device; A customer-tailored hearing test method including a test tone re-hearing step in which, if the examiner hears the initial test tone, the frequency output unit outputs a test tone one step lower than the initial test tone, and if the examiner does not hear the initial test tone, the frequency output unit outputs a test tone one step higher than the initial test tone.
3. In claim 1, The step of measuring the above distance is, Using a program installed on a mobile device, The starting point for distance measurement is set based on the examiner's shoulder, and the distance is measured by transmitting a laser to an output device and calculating the time it takes to receive it. A customer-tailored hearing test method characterized by inputting the measured distance into a control unit.
4. In claim 1, The step of measuring the above distance is, The initial distance between the audiologist and the output device is set to 3M, and In this case, a customer-tailored hearing test method characterized by a test sound pressure of 50 dB and an initial test frequency of 500 Hz.
5. In claim 1, In the above test sound re-listening step, A customer-tailored hearing test method in which, after the examiner listens to the initial test sound, the examiner increases the distance from the output device by one step and listens to the initial test sound again.

Description

Customer-customized hearing test device and method The present invention relates to a customer-customized hearing test device and method. Generally, hearing, as one of the body's sensory organs, is a very important sense for gathering information alongside visual perception, and one must fully understand its cognitive capabilities. Unlike other senses, hearing is characterized by a gradual decline in perception with aging; except for sudden hearing loss, this progression is slow, so people often do not notice changes in their hearing perception. Furthermore, even if changes in hearing are noticed, many people miss the early detection and treatment of the disease because they do not have time to visit a hospital amidst their busy daily lives. In particular, due to recent industrial development and rapid changes in the industrial environment, workplace noise is increasing, and noise-induced hearing loss is on the rise. Furthermore, as a result, various devices capable of blocking noise are being developed, and improvements to the working environment are being demanded to enable better working conditions. Generally, when working for long periods in noisy environments, the human body's sensitivity to noise levels decreases due to environmental adaptation, which causes the body to become accustomed to the noise generated in the workplace; consequently, continuous exposure to noise accelerates damage to the auditory nerve. These changes in the perception of hearing (hearing loss) are divided into acute hearing loss (sudden hearing loss), where hearing declines rapidly, and forms of hearing loss where hearing gradually deteriorates for any reason. In many cases, individuals are unaware of very slow-progressing hearing decline. In the case of sudden hearing loss, where hearing drops rapidly, early detection and treatment are crucial for the prognosis of the disease. However, busy modern people often lack the time to visit a hospital, so by helping them easily perform pure-tone audiometry on their own in a web environment, it enables early detection of hearing loss and allows for early treatment by providing appropriate warnings. Furthermore, in cases of gradual hearing loss, to diagnose it early, one must either visit a hospital or clinic periodically in person to have one's auditory ability assessed through a pure-tone audiometry test, or for self-diagnosis, prepare a tuning fork that produces a uniquely clear pure tone and perform the test at all times to detect changes in one's hearing. However, this hearing diagnostic method has significant drawbacks; when visiting a hospital or clinic, it entails inconveniences such as time loss and scheduling appointments, and accurate self-diagnosis requires the acquisition of expensive specialized equipment. Therefore, methods to test hearing without visiting a hospital or clinic are being actively researched recently. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a customer-customized hearing test device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing a frequency selection unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an output device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a customer-customized hearing test method according to an embodiment of the present invention. The following detailed description of the invention refers to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It should be understood that various embodiments of the invention are different but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention in relation to one embodiment. It should also be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the following detailed description is not intended to be limiting, and the scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims, including all equivalents to those claimed therein, provided appropriately described. Similar reference numerals in the drawings refer to the same or similar functions across various aspects. Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. First, prior to explaining the contents of the present invention, key terms will be defined. 'Test sound' is a sound generated by or stored in a hearing test device for a user's hearing test, and is output through various audio output means. 'Test sound pressure' refers to the sound pressure level converted into dBHL units