EP0911002A2 - Apparatus for treatment of the tinnitus and hyperacusis. - Google Patents

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EP0911002A2
EP0911002A2 EP19980119502 EP98119502A EP0911002A2 EP 0911002 A2 EP0911002 A2 EP 0911002A2 EP 19980119502 EP19980119502 EP 19980119502 EP 98119502 A EP98119502 A EP 98119502A EP 0911002 A2 EP0911002 A2 EP 0911002A2
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  • the invention relates to a device for the treatment of Tinitus and hyperacusis according to claim 1.
  • tinitus maskers are used to treat tinitus known to have a tone in a narrow frequency range produce.
  • the sound produced is in the range of Frequency generated by tinitus.
  • the sound or the sound from the tinitus masker becomes the Tinitus "masked".
  • tinitus and hyperacusis are the also known as noise generators, which have a broadband Generate continuous noise.
  • noise generators which have a broadband Generate continuous noise.
  • the pulse duration in the device according to the invention can the pulse duration in the device according to the invention and / or the pulse interval of the generated tones or adjust generated noise.
  • the noise generated by the sound generator can be a white noise, but preferably pink, red or blue noise generated and used.
  • the vote is determined by the success achieved by trial and Error, by preferences of the patient and the respective Clinical picture.
  • the type of noise or the generated Noise or the generated tone sequence can also be used for the experimental Find out the most effective type of noise for each patient.
  • Fig. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • a electronic sound generator 2 is with a sound transducer or handset 4 and with a power supply in the form of a Battery 6 connected. With the sound generator 2 can generate pulsed tone sequences and / or noises. Over a Remote control 8 can be the type of generated Noise, the pulse duration, the pulse interval, the Volume, bandwidth of the generated noise spectra and Set and change tone sequences etc.
  • the Technology and the component used can be based on the known Tinitus maskers and sound generators used become.
  • Fig. 2 shows an example of a specific embodiment of the invention used in the auricle.
  • the device consists of a cylindrical device part 10 and a outgoing hearing tube 12.
  • the device part 10 contains the functional components of FIG. 1. The by the Sound generator and sound transducer is generated sound passed through the hearing tube 12 into the ear canal. Of the Device part 10 is dimensioned so that it in the Cymba conchae fits and is held there. The hearing tube runs in the concha.
  • the devices according to the invention also attach using a holding device, as they is shown by way of example in FIG. 3.
  • the device part 10 without hearing tube is 14 in through a C-shaped bracket the concha fixed.
  • the bracket 14 is dimensioned so that the device part is held over the ear canal.

Abstract

The unit includes an ear piece that fits in the ear and has a hearing tube (12) inserted into the hearing channel. The unit contains an electronic sound generator (2) coupled a converter ()4 and is powered by a battery (6). The sound generator produces a pulsed tone sequence and noise. The period, frequency, amplitude, bandwidth and noise spectrum can be varied.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Gerät zur Behandlung von Tinitus und Hyperakusis gemäß Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a device for the treatment of Tinitus and hyperacusis according to claim 1.

Zur Behandlung von Tinitus sind sogenannte Tinitusmasker bekannt, die einen Ton in einem engen Frequenzbereich erzeugen. Der erzeugte Ton liegt im Bereich der Frequenz, die durch den Tinitus erzeugt wird. Durch das Geräusch bzw. den Ton aus dem Tinitusmasker wird der Tinitus "maskiert".So-called tinitus maskers are used to treat tinitus known to have a tone in a narrow frequency range produce. The sound produced is in the range of Frequency generated by tinitus. By the The sound or the sound from the tinitus masker becomes the Tinitus "masked".

Zur Behandlung von Tinitus und Hyperakusis sind des weiteren auch Geräuschgeneratoren bekannt, die ein breitbandiges Dauerrauschen erzeugen. Durch die Beaufschlagung des erkrankten Ohres mit einem derartigen Dauerrauschgeräusch sollen die Tinitus- und Hyperakusisbeschwerden gelindert werden.For the treatment of tinitus and hyperacusis are the also known as noise generators, which have a broadband Generate continuous noise. By the application of the diseased ear with such The tinitus and Hyperacusis symptoms can be alleviated.

Nachteilig bei diesen bekannten Geräten ist es, daß sich der gewünschte therapeutische Erfolg, d. h. die Verminderung der Hyperakusis bzw. des Tinitus, nicht immer einstellt.A disadvantage of these known devices is that the desired therapeutic success, d. H. the Reduction of hyperacusis or tinitus, not always sets.

Es ist daher Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, die bekannten Geräte wirksamer zu machen.It is therefore an object of the present invention to make known devices more effective.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe erfolgt durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1.This problem is solved by the features of claim 1.

Es hat sich herausgestellt, daß bei Verwendung eines gepulsten Tones bzw. eines gepulsten Geräusches oder Rauschens bei bestimmten Patiententypen bessere therapeutische Ergebnisse erzielt werden, als bei dem bekannten Dauertongeräuschen.It has been found that when using a pulsed tone or a pulsed noise or Noise is better for certain types of patients therapeutic results can be achieved than in the known Continuous tone noise.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung läßt sich bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Gerät die Impulsdauer und/oder der Impulsabstand der erzeugten Töne bzw. des erzeugten Rauschens einstellen. Damit kann auf experimentellem Wege derjenige Impulsabstand und diejenige Impulsdauer herausgefunden werden, die den größten therapeutischen Erfolg bringt.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention can the pulse duration in the device according to the invention and / or the pulse interval of the generated tones or adjust generated noise. With that, on the pulse distance and the one in an experimental way Pulse duration can be found to be the largest brings therapeutic success.

Das von dem Schallgenerator erzeugte Rauschen kann ein weißes Rauschen sein, vorzugsweise wird jedoch rosa, rotes oder blaues Rauschen erzeugt und verwendet. Die Wahl bestimmt sich durch den erzielten Erfolg durch Versuch und Irrtum, durch Vorlieben des Patienten und dem jeweiligen Krankheitsbild.The noise generated by the sound generator can be a white noise, but preferably pink, red or blue noise generated and used. The vote is determined by the success achieved by trial and Error, by preferences of the patient and the respective Clinical picture.

Weiter ist es gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung möglich, die Art des Rauschens oder des erzeugten Geräusches oder der erzeugten Tonfolge einzustellen. Auch damit läßt sich auf experimentellem Weg die für den jeweiligen Patienten wirksamste Geräuschart herausfinden.It is also according to an advantageous embodiment possible the type of noise or the generated Noise or the generated tone sequence. Also this can be used for the experimental Find out the most effective type of noise for each patient.

Weitere Einzelheiten, Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform anhand der Zeichnung.Further details, features and advantages of the invention result from the following description of a exemplary embodiment with reference to the drawing.

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  • Fig. 1 ein schematisches Blockschaltbild einer beispielhaften Ausführungsforms der vorliegenden Erfindung;
  • Fig. 2 eine konkrete Ausgestaltung der Erfindung eingesetzt in die Ohrmuschel; und
  • Fig. 3 eine weitere Ausführungsform eingesetzt in die Ohrmuschel.
    • It shows:
  • 1 is a schematic block diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
  • Figure 2 shows a specific embodiment of the invention inserted into the auricle. and
  • Fig. 3 shows another embodiment used in the auricle.

    • Fig. 1 zeigt ein schematisches Blockschaltbild einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung. Ein elektronische Schallgenerator 2 ist mit einem Schallwandler bzw. Hörer 4 und mit einer Stromversorgung in Form einer Batterie 6 verbunden. Mit dem Schallgenerator 2 lassen sich gepulste Tonfolgen und/oder Geräusche erzeugen. Über eine Fernsteuerung 8 lassen sich die Art des erzeugten Rauschens, die Impulsdauer, der Impulsabstand, die Lautstärke, Bandbreite der erzeugten Geräuschspektren und Tonfolgen usw. einstellen und verändern. Hinsichtlich der Technik und der verwendeten Bauteil kann auf die bekannten Tinitusmasker und Geräuschgeneratoren zurückgegriffen werden.Fig. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a exemplary embodiment of the invention. A electronic sound generator 2 is with a sound transducer or handset 4 and with a power supply in the form of a Battery 6 connected. With the sound generator 2 can generate pulsed tone sequences and / or noises. Over a Remote control 8 can be the type of generated Noise, the pulse duration, the pulse interval, the Volume, bandwidth of the generated noise spectra and Set and change tone sequences etc. With regard to the Technology and the component used can be based on the known Tinitus maskers and sound generators used become.

    Fig. 2 zeigt beispielhaft eine konkrete Ausgestaltung der Erfindung eingesetzt in die Ohrmuschel. Das Gerät besteht aus einem zylinderischen Geräteteil 10 und einem davon abgehenden Hörschlauch 12. Das Geräteteil 10 enthält die funtionellen Komponenten gemäß Fig. 1. Der durch den Schallgenerator und Schallwandler erzeugte Schall wird durch den Hörschlauch 12 in den Gehörgang geführt. Der Geräteteil 10 ist so dimensioniert, daß er in die Cymba conchae paßt und dort gehalten wird. Der Hörschlauch verläuft in der Concha.Fig. 2 shows an example of a specific embodiment of the invention used in the auricle. The device consists of a cylindrical device part 10 and a outgoing hearing tube 12. The device part 10 contains the functional components of FIG. 1. The by the Sound generator and sound transducer is generated sound passed through the hearing tube 12 into the ear canal. Of the Device part 10 is dimensioned so that it in the Cymba conchae fits and is held there. The hearing tube runs in the concha.

    Alternativ lassen sich die erfindungsgemäßen Geräte auch mittels einer Haltevorrichtung befestigen, wie sie beispielhaft in Fig. 3 dargestellt ist. Der Geräteteil 10 ohne Hörschlauch wird durch einen C-förmigen Bügel 14 in der Concha fixiert. Der Bügel 14 ist so dimensioniert, daß der Geräteteil über dem Gehörgang gehalten wird.Alternatively, the devices according to the invention also attach using a holding device, as they is shown by way of example in FIG. 3. The device part 10 without hearing tube is 14 in through a C-shaped bracket the concha fixed. The bracket 14 is dimensioned so that the device part is held over the ear canal.

    Varianten der in Fig. 3 gezeigten Haltevorrichtung sind in der am gleichen Tag hinterlegten Gebrauchsmusteranmeldung "Haltevorrichtung für otologische Geräte", Anwaltsaktenzeichen 22LU3526, genauer beschrieben. Diesbezüglich wird vollinhaltlich auf die Anmeldung 22LU3526 bezug genommen.Variants of the holding device shown in Fig. 3 are deposited in the same day Utility model application "Holding device for otological Equipment ", Attorney Docket 22LU3526, described in more detail. In this regard, the full content of the registration 22LU3526.

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    Gerät zur Behandlung von Tinitus und Hyperakusis, mit einem Schallgenerator (2, 4) mit einer Schallaustrittsöffnung zur Erzeugung von Geräuschspektren und/oder Tonfolgen, wobei zumindest die Schallaustrittsöffnung in die Concha der Ohrmuschel einführbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schallgenerator (2, 4) gepulste Geräuschspektren oder Tonfolgen mit einer bestimmten Impulsdauer und einem bestimmten Impulsabstand erzeugt. Device for the treatment of tinitus and hyperacusis, with a sound generator (2, 4) with a sound exit opening for generating noise spectra and / or sound sequences, wherein at least the sound exit opening can be inserted into the concha of the auricle, characterized in that that the sound generator (2, 4) generates pulsed noise spectra or tone sequences with a certain pulse duration and a certain pulse spacing. Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Impulsdauer und/oder der Impulsabstand einstellbar sind.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the Pulse duration and / or the pulse interval are adjustable. Gerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Lautstärke der erzeugten Geräuschspektren und/oder Tonfolgen einstellbar ist.Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the volume of the generated noise spectra and / or Tone sequences are adjustable. Gerät nach wenigstens einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die erzeugten Geräuschspektren schmalbandig sind.Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the generated Noise spectra are narrowband. Gerät nach wenigstens einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, 1 bis 3, daß die erzeugten Geräuschspektren breitbandig sind.Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims 1 to 3 that the noise spectra generated are broadband. Gerät nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erzeugte Geräuschspektrum ein rosa Rauschen ist.Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the generated noise spectrum is pink noise. Gerät nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erzeugte Geräuschspektrum ein blaues Rauschen ist.Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the generated noise spectrum is a blue noise. Gerät nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das erzeugte Geräuschspektrum ein rotes Rauschen ist. Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the generated noise spectrum is a red noise. Gerät nach wenigstens einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Art des erzeugten Geräuschspektrums und/oder Tonfolge einstellbar ist.Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the type of generated noise spectrum and / or tone sequence adjustable is. Gerät nach wenigstens einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet durch einen Zufallsgenerator zum Bestimmen von Lautstärke, Impulsdauer, Impulsabstand und Bandbreite der erzeugten Geräuschspektren und/oder Tonfolgen.Device according to at least one of the preceding Claims, characterized by a random number generator Determine volume, pulse duration, pulse interval and Bandwidth of the generated noise spectra and / or Tone sequences.
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