Audio amplification electronic device with independent pitch and bass response adjustment

Abstract

Techniques used to selectively amplify audio signals are described herein in connection with audio amplification electronic devices, such as hearing aids, including over-the-ear hearing aids. A deviceand its operation are described to facilitate setting low and high tone / volume controls separately, using at least two selection mechanisms. In one aspect, a first selection mechanism includes a pitch frequency control rocker switch and the second selection mechanism includes a bass frequency control rocker switch disposed separately. In one aspect, the bass frequency control rocker switch causesa processor to bias the frequency response of the sound amplifier for frequencies below 1 kHz. In another aspect, the pitch frequency control rocker switch causes a processor to bias the frequency response of the hearing for frequencies above 1 kHz. In another aspect, the selection mechanism involves the separate attenuation of treble and bass adjustments in response to a user selection of a rocker switch setting for each adjustment.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application No. 62 / 320672, filed April 11, 2016, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates to audio amplification electronics, and more particularly to sound amplifiers, such as hearing aid devices. Background technique [0004] Hearing loss is a common condition in the population, and the manifestations of hearing loss can have a major impact on the quality of human life. There are many factors that can induce hearing loss, which can include disease, genetic predisposition, injury, and normal aging. However, different human individuals often exhibit varying manifestations and levels of hearing loss that may change over time. Additionally, the audio environment an individual is placed in can have a significant impact on the ability to hear desired sounds. For example, an i...

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Additionally, the audio environment an individual is placed in can have a significant impact on the ability to hear desired sounds

For example, an individual in a small room environment may have difficulty trying to hear another individual speaking in a relatively quiet amount of ambient background noise, depending on the timbre characteristics of the person attempting to speak, while the same individual attempting to listen is placed in A crowded room or environment, such as a restaurant, where a large amount of sound energy may be heard, but the ambient background noise is relatively high, resulting in a poor ability for the hearing individual to hear and understand individuals who may be speaking to the hearing individual

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