Media system and method of accommodating hearing loss

    公开(公告)号:US11252518B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-15

    申请号:US16872040

    申请日:2020-05-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A media system and a method of using the media system to accommodate hearing loss of a user, are described. The method includes selecting a personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter that corresponds to a hearing loss profile of the user. The personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter can be one of several level-and-frequency-dependent audio filters having respective average gain levels and respective gain contours. An accommodative audio output signal can be generated by applying the personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter to an audio input signal to enhance the audio input signal based on an input level and an input frequency of the audio input signal. The audio output signal can be played by an audio output device to deliver speech or music that the user perceives clearly, despite the hearing loss of the user. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

    MEDIA SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACCOMMODATING HEARING LOSS

    公开(公告)号:US20200382883A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-03

    申请号:US16872068

    申请日:2020-05-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A media system and a method of using the media system to accommodate hearing loss of a user, are described. The method includes selecting a personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter that corresponds to a hearing loss profile of the user. The personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter can be one of several level-and-frequency-dependent audio filters having respective average gain levels and respective gain contours. An accommodative audio output signal can be generated by applying the personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter to an audio input signal to enhance the audio input signal based on an input level and an input frequency of the audio input signal. The audio output signal can be played by an audio output device to deliver speech or music that the user perceives clearly, despite the hearing loss of the user. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

    EARPHONE HAVING A CONTROLLED ACOUSTIC LEAK PORT
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    发明申请
    EARPHONE HAVING A CONTROLLED ACOUSTIC LEAK PORT 审中-公开
    具有控制声音泄漏端口的耳机

    公开(公告)号:US20150163583A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14626806

    申请日:2015-02-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An earphone comprising an earphone housing having a wall comprising (1) a front side that joins (2) an end portion in which a primary sound output opening is formed, which joins (3) a face portion in which a secondary output opening is formed, which joins (4) a back side which joins the front side and encloses a driver, wherein the face portion and the front side form a tapered portion of the earphone housing that is dimensioned to be inserted into, and contact, an ear of a wearer, wherein the primary output opening is dimensioned to output sound generated by a diaphragm of the driver contained within the earphone housing into the ear, the secondary output opening is dimensioned to vent the ear to a surrounding environment, and wherein the primary output opening and the secondary output opening face different directions and are positioned over a sound output face of the driver.

    Abstract translation: 一种耳机,包括具有壁的耳机壳体,所述耳机壳体包括:(1)连接(2)形成有主要声音输出开口的端部的前侧,其连接(3)形成有二次输出开口的面部 ,其连接(4)连接前侧并包围驱动器的后侧,其中所述面部部分和所述前侧形成所述耳机壳体的锥形部分,所述锥形部分的尺寸被设计成插入到所述耳机的耳朵中并接触 佩戴者,其中所述主输出开口的尺寸被设计为将包含在所述耳机壳体内的所述驾驶员的隔膜产生的声音输出到所述耳朵中,所述次级输出开口的尺寸被设计成将耳朵排出到周围环境,并且其中所述主输出开口和 次级输出开口面向不同的方向并位于驾驶员的声音输出面上方。

    Media system and method of amplifying audio signal using audio filter corresponding to hearing loss profile

    公开(公告)号:US11418894B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-16

    申请号:US16872068

    申请日:2020-05-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A media system and a method of using the media system to accommodate hearing loss of a user, are described. The method includes selecting a personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter that corresponds to a hearing loss profile of the user. The personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter can be one of several level-and-frequency-dependent audio filters having respective average gain levels and respective gain contours. An accommodative audio output signal can be generated by applying the personal level-and-frequency dependent audio filter to an audio input signal to enhance the audio input signal based on an input level and an input frequency of the audio input signal. The audio output signal can be played by an audio output device to deliver speech or music that the user perceives clearly, despite the hearing loss of the user. Other aspects are also described and claimed.

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