DE3844221A1 - Tinnitus masker - Google Patents

Tinnitus masker

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DE3844221A1
DE3844221A1 DE3844221A DE3844221A DE3844221A1 DE 3844221 A1 DE3844221 A1 DE 3844221A1 DE 3844221 A DE3844221 A DE 3844221A DE 3844221 A DE3844221 A DE 3844221A DE 3844221 A1 DE3844221 A1 DE 3844221A1
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hearing aid
tinnitus
reproduction device
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Hans-Dieter Borowsky
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Sonar Design & Hoertechnik Gmb
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
    • H04R25/02—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception adapted to be supported entirely by ear
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
    • H04R25/75—Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2225/00—Details of deaf aids covered by H04R25/00, not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2225/021—Behind the ear [BTE] hearing aids
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2225/00—Details of deaf aids covered by H04R25/00, not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2225/025—In the ear hearing aids [ITE] hearing aids

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Abstract

The invention relates to a tinnitus masker consisting of a behind-ear or an in-ear hearing aid which is equipped with a so-called telephone induction coil. Provision is made of a portable sound reproduction device having an inductive transmission line to the hearing aid, and a sound carrier with prerecorded natural sounds is fitted in the sound reproduction device.

Description

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Tinnitus-Masker, bestehend aus einem Hörgerät, das als Hinterohr-Hörgerät oder Im-Ohr-Hörgerät ausge­ bildet ist und das mit einer sogenannten Telefon­ induktionsspule ausgerüstet ist.The invention relates to a Tinnitus masker consisting of a hearing aid that as a rear ear hearing aid or in-the-ear hearing aid forms and that with a so-called telephone induction coil is equipped.

"Tinnitus" ist das im Volksmund bekannte "Ohren­ sausen" und stellt in den meisten Fällen für den Patienten eine sehr schwere Belastung dar. Da das Geräusch von innen kommend im Kopf entsteht, gelingt es dem Patienten nur sehr schwer oder meist gar nicht, sich daran zu gewöhnen und es zu negieren. Einer der berühmtesten Tinnitus-Patienten war Beethoven. Die Folgen dieser Erkrankung sind Reiz­ barkeit, Verwirrung, Konzentrationsschwierigkeiten, Schlaflosigkeit usw. Es ist bekannt, durch ein von außen angebotenes Geräusch, das Innere zu maskieren. Zur Erzeugung dieses Maskierungsgeräusches werden sogenannte Tinnitus-Masker verwendet. Hierbei wird im Stand der Technik in das Gehäuse eines Hinterohr- Hörgerätes statt des Mikrophons ein Rauschgenerator eingebaut, der mit hinreichender Intensität ein Rauschen erzeugt. Dieses wird durch einen normalen Hörgeräteverstärker verstärkt und dem Hörer zuge­ führt. Durch die Wiedergabekurve des Hörers und durch zusätzliche Schaltelemente wird das Frequenz­ spektrum beschnitten."Tinnitus" is the popularly known "ears" whizzing "and in most cases provides for the Patients is a very heavy burden. Because that Noise coming from inside arises in the head, succeeds it is very difficult or mostly impossible for the patient not to get used to it and negate it. One of the most famous tinnitus patients was Beethoven. The consequences of this disease are irritating availability, confusion, difficulty concentrating, Insomnia etc. It is known to be caused by one of outside noise offered to mask the inside. To generate this masking noise so-called tinnitus maskers are used. Here will in the prior art in the housing of a rear ear Hearing aid instead of the microphone a noise generator built in, the one with sufficient intensity Noise is generated. This is done by a normal one Hearing aid amplifier amplified and the listener leads. Through the listening curve of the handset and through additional switching elements the frequency spectrum cropped.

Es hat sich herausgestellt, daß in sehr vielen Fällen mit den bisher bekannten Tinnitus-Maskern dem Patienten nicht geholfen werden kann.It has been found that in many Cases with the previously known tinnitus maskers  Patient cannot be helped.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, mit ein­ fachsten Mitteln ein Tinnitus-Gerät zu schaffen, das individuell das Maskierungsgeräusch erzeugen kann, das in der Lage ist, das von innen kommende Tinnitus-Geräusch des Patienten von außen zu über­ lagern.The invention has for its object with most specialized means to create a tinnitus device that can individually generate the masking noise, that is capable of coming from within The patient's tinnitus sound from outside too to store.

Diese der Erfindung zugrundeliegende Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein tragbares Tonwiedergabegerät mit einer induktiven Übertragungsleitung zum Hörgerät und einem mit Naturgeräuschen bespielten Tonträger im Tonwiedergabegerät.This object underlying the invention will solved by using a portable sound player an inductive transmission line to the hearing aid and a sound carrier recorded with natural sounds in the sound player.

Die Erfahrung zeigt, daß bei vielen Patienten be­ stimmte Naturgeräusche geeignet sind, den Tinnitus zu überdecken. Gemäß der Erfindung wird nunmehr vor­ geschlagen, dieses Naturgeräusch auf eine Kassette oder eine Platte aufzunehmen und in einem walkman­ artigen Gerät nunmehr diese Platte abzuspielen und dieses Geräusch dem Patienten in das Hörgerät zu übertragen.Experience shows that in many patients be certain natural sounds are suitable, the tinnitus to cover. According to the invention will now struck this natural sound on a cassette or record a record and put it in a walkman like device now play this disc and this sound to the patient in the hearing aid transfer.

Bei entsprechenden Hörgerätefirmen können Geräusch­ banken erstellt werden, an denen der Patient auspro­ bieren kann, welches der zahlreichen Naturgeräusche, angefangen vom Plätschern eines Baches bis zum Donnern beim Gewitter, gerade in der Lage ist, den individuellen Tinnitus des Patienten zu überdecken.With appropriate hearing aid companies, noise can banks are created, at which the patient tries beer, which of the numerous natural sounds, from the rippling of a brook to the Thunder during a thunderstorm, is able to to cover the individual tinnitus of the patient.

Claims (1)

Tinnitus-Masker, bestehend aus einem Hinterohr- oder Im-Ohr-Hörgerät, das mit einer sogenannten Telefon­ induktionsspule ausgerüstet ist, gekennzeichnet durch ein tragbares Tonwiedergabegerät mit einer in­ duktiven Übertragungsleitung zum Hörgerät und einem mit Naturgeräuschen bespielten Tonträger im Tonwie­ dergabegerät.Tinnitus masker, consisting of a behind-the-ear or in-the-ear hearing aid that is equipped with a so-called telephone induction coil, characterized by a portable sound reproduction device with an inductive transmission line to the hearing aid and a sound carrier in the sound reproduction device played with natural noises.
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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3917824A1 (en) * 1989-06-01 1990-12-06 Egon Fred Warnke Audio training device for improving hearing ability - uses narrow band spectrum obtained from natural sound to stimulate nerve connections
DE29808521U1 (en) 1998-05-12 1998-08-13 Hollmann, Manfred, 40545 Düsseldorf Pillows for use in the context of therapeutic measures, in particular for the treatment of ear disorders
WO2008087157A2 (en) * 2007-01-18 2008-07-24 Universita' Degli Studi Di Parma Device for the treatment of tinnitus

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DE3027791A1 (en) * 1979-07-26 1981-02-12 Danavox As DEVICE FOR TINNITUS TREATMENT

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DE3027791A1 (en) * 1979-07-26 1981-02-12 Danavox As DEVICE FOR TINNITUS TREATMENT

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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Title
FELDMANN, H.: Homolateral and contralateral masking of tinnitus, Proceedings of the 1st International Tinnitus Seminar, J. Laryngol. Otol., Suppl. 4, 1981, 60, S.60-70 *

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3917824A1 (en) * 1989-06-01 1990-12-06 Egon Fred Warnke Audio training device for improving hearing ability - uses narrow band spectrum obtained from natural sound to stimulate nerve connections
DE29808521U1 (en) 1998-05-12 1998-08-13 Hollmann, Manfred, 40545 Düsseldorf Pillows for use in the context of therapeutic measures, in particular for the treatment of ear disorders
WO1999058088A1 (en) * 1998-05-12 1999-11-18 Manfred Hollmann Cushion for use within the framework of therapeutic measures, especially to treat ear disorders
WO2008087157A2 (en) * 2007-01-18 2008-07-24 Universita' Degli Studi Di Parma Device for the treatment of tinnitus
WO2008087157A3 (en) * 2007-01-18 2008-09-18 Univ Parma Device for the treatment of tinnitus

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