EP0010168A1 - Method and arrangement to select, adapt, adjust, measure and test hearing aids - Google Patents

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EP0010168A1
EP0010168A1 EP79103498A EP79103498A EP0010168A1 EP 0010168 A1 EP0010168 A1 EP 0010168A1 EP 79103498 A EP79103498 A EP 79103498A EP 79103498 A EP79103498 A EP 79103498A EP 0010168 A1 EP0010168 A1 EP 0010168A1
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  • the invention is based on a method according to the preamble of the main claim.
  • Known methods for selecting a hearing aid suitable for a hearing impaired person from a plurality of hearing aids which differ from one another in terms of their electrical and acoustic properties use a soundproof lockable measuring box which receives a loudspeaker, the hearing aid to be assessed and a coupler which can be connected to the hearing aid.
  • the coupler contains a resonance chamber connected to the sound outlet opening of the hearing aid, the volume of which corresponds approximately to the average volume of an auditory canal, and a microphone coupled to the resonance chamber, optionally with a downstream amplifier.
  • a measuring device is connected to the coupler outside the measuring box.
  • the measurement or selection of a hearing aid is roughly as follows, for example. First, audiograms of the hearing impaired are made. Based on the result, a number of hearing aids from different manufacturers are included in the selection. The hearing aids are then set in succession in the measuring box to the same output sound pressures and the same limitation (peak clipping).
  • the previously practiced method has the following significant disadvantages.
  • the volume of the coupler's resonator is usually 2 cm 3 . This value has been empirically determined as an average. Since the volume and the shape of the ear canal differ from person to person, exact measurement results cannot be expected with the previous measurement method. Furthermore, the repeated opening and closing of the measuring box is tedious and time-consuming consuming. In addition, the measuring box is usually in a cabin that is occupied for the entire duration of a hearing device selection.
  • the method according to the main claim and the device according to the invention for carrying out the method according to the subclaim have the advantage that a measuring box previously used and difficult to handle can be dispensed with. Rather, only one measuring and test sound conductor is required, which in the simplest case consists of an approximately T- or Y-shaped piece of pipe. Another significant advantage is that the time for measuring and fitting hearing aids can be reduced considerably compared to the previously customary method.
  • 10 denotes a hearing aid (BTE device) to be worn behind the ear, the housing 11 of which is detachably connected to an ear hook 12.
  • the ear hook contains a first sound channel 13, one end of which is connected to the microphone of the hearing aid and the other end of which forms a sound inlet opening 14.
  • a second sound channel 15 connected to the receiver of the hearing device extends to the free end of the ear hook 12 and forms a sound exit opening there.
  • the hearing aid 10 has various setting elements, of which only the setting element 16 of the volume control can be seen in FIG. 1.
  • a tubular measuring and / or test sound conductor 17 has an input 18 and two outputs 19 and 20.
  • the last-mentioned sound conductor is T-shaped. While the input 18 is detachably connected to the free end of the ear hook 12, an hearing tube 21 is connected to the first output 19 and ends in an ear fitting 22.
  • the earpiece is individually adapted to the ear of the wearer of the hearing aid and contains a through hole 23.
  • a tubular connecting piece 24 of a microphone 25 is connected to the outlet 20 of the measuring and / or test conductor 17.
  • the microphone 25 belongs to a measuring and / or testing device 26, which also comprises an audio frequency amplifier 27 connected to the microphone and a measuring and display device 28.
  • a sound source 29 is arranged within a test booth 30 (dashed frame in FIG. 1) in such a way that the sound emitted reaches the sound entry opening 14 of the hearing aid well.
  • the hearing-impaired person initially wears a first BTE device 10 and an ear fitting 22 individually made for him.
  • the sound source 29 supplies, for example, a noise signal of constant level, which is amplified in the hearing aid amplifier.
  • the setting is changed with the setting element 16 until the hearing-impaired person feels a comfortable volume.
  • the sound pressure level that occurs in this case is measured with the measuring and / or testing device 26 and displayed by the display device 28.
  • the measurement is then repeated with another hearing device from another manufacturer, the adjusting element 16 of the hearing device being adjusted until the same measured value as on the first hearing device appears on the display device 28.
  • the hearing care professional can determine how high the percentage of speech intelligibility is with each individual device and ultimately decide which device is best suited for the hearing impaired.
  • the measuring. and / or test sound conductor 17 has a T-shape in FIG. 1. It can also have a shape that deviates from the T shape, for example a Y shape.
  • the measuring and / or test sound conductor 17 preferably consists of an elastic plastic, as a result of which the ear hook 12, the socket 24 of the microphone 25 and the hearing tube 21 can be connected to the sound conductor in a particularly simple manner.
  • the sound source 29 can also emit tones of discrete frequency or amplitude instead of a noise signal.
  • the tones are pure sine tones, then the quality of the hearing aid amplifier can be checked by means of an oscilloscope 31 (FIG. 1) which is connected in parallel to the input of the electrical display device 28.
  • the outlet 20 of the measuring and / or test sound conductor 17, which is designed as a socket, can be omitted if the wall thickness of a tubular sound conductor 32 (top right in FIG. 1) is such that an opening 33 in the sound conductor securely accommodates the socket 24 of the microphone 25 can.
  • the measuring and / or testing device affects the Weg'den O hrbügel, the measuring and / or introschalleiter, the hearing tube, the ear tip and the ear canal of the hearing impaired resonance space formed at least.
  • the hearing device is a BTE device.
  • the invention can also be used with the same advantage in the case of hearing glasses, the input of the measuring and / or test sound conductor 17 having to be connected to the sound outlet opening which is usually formed by a socket of the hearing glasses bracket.
  • 2 shows an exemplary embodiment which enables the application of the invention to hearing aids in the form of so-called pocket devices.
  • an earmold 34 onto which an earphone 35 of the pocket device is snapped, contains, in addition to a through bore 36, a further bore 37 which branches off from the through bore 36 and ends on the outside of the earmold.
  • the microphone 25 (FIG. 1) is then connected to the sound outlet opening 38 of the further bore 37, for example via a hose. If the earmold 34 is to be used by the hearing impaired later, the sound outlet opening 38 must be closed.
  • FIG. 2a An alternative to the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 2 is shown in FIG. 2a.
  • the earmold 39 remains unchanged, that is, it contains no further bore (37, FIG. 2).
  • an adapter 4'1 is inserted into a recess 40, into which a pushbutton of the receiver 35 otherwise engages, which contains a bore 42 which ends in a further recess 43 for receiving the receiver pushbutton.
  • a further bore 44 branches off from the bore 42 and is dimensioned at its exit point in such a way that it can accommodate the microphone connector 24 (FIG. 1).
  • the invention can also be applied to hearing aids to be worn in the ear.
  • Such an ITE hearing aid 46 is shown in FIG. 3; here the sound emitted by a microphone 47 is conducted into the ear via a sound channel 48.
  • a further sound channel 49 branches off from this sound channel and ends on the flat outside 50 of the ITE device.
  • the further bore 41 can be closed after the measurement has ended, for example by means of a stopper.

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1. A method of selecting, adapting, adjusting, measuring and/or testing hearing aids (10) intended for deaf persons and whose sound entry opening (14) is subjected to audio signals of defined sound level, and whose sound exit opening is connected to an electroacoustic measuring and/or test device (26) by way of a sound line, characterised in that the sound emitted by the hearing aid is additionally transmitted to an ear adapter (22), worn by the deaf person during the test, by way of a, for example, T-shaped or Y-shaped measuring and/or test sound conductor (17) fitted in the sound line.

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Stand der TechnikState of the art

Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Verfahren nach der Gattung des Hauptanspruchs.The invention is based on a method according to the preamble of the main claim.

Bekannte Verfahren zum Auswählen eines für einen Hörgeschädigten geeigneten Hörgerätes aus mehreren Hörgeräten, die sich durch ihre elektrischen und akustischen Eigenschaften voneinander unterscheiden, verwenden eine schalldicht abschließbare Meßbox, die einen Lautsprecher, das zu beurteilende Hörgerät sowie einen mit dem Hörgerät verbindbaren Kuppler aufnimmt. Der Kuppler enthält einen mit der Schallaustrittsöffnung des Hörgerätes in Verbindung stehenden Resonanzraum, dessen Volumen etwa dem durchschnittlichen Volumen eines Gehörganges entspricht, sowie ein mit dem Resonanzraum gekoppeltes Mikrofon, gegebenenfalls mit nachgeschaltetem Verstärker. An den Kuppler ist außerhalb der Meßbox eine Meßeinrichtung angeschlossen.Known methods for selecting a hearing aid suitable for a hearing impaired person from a plurality of hearing aids which differ from one another in terms of their electrical and acoustic properties use a soundproof lockable measuring box which receives a loudspeaker, the hearing aid to be assessed and a coupler which can be connected to the hearing aid. The coupler contains a resonance chamber connected to the sound outlet opening of the hearing aid, the volume of which corresponds approximately to the average volume of an auditory canal, and a microphone coupled to the resonance chamber, optionally with a downstream amplifier. A measuring device is connected to the coupler outside the measuring box.

Das Messen bzw. Auswählen eines Hörgerätes geht in groben Zügen beispielsweise folgendermaßen vor sich. Zunächst werden Audiogramme des Hörgeschädigten angefertigt. Anhand des Ergebnisses wird eine Reihe von in die Auswahl einzubeziehender Hörgeräte verschiedener Hersteller bereitgelegt. Daran anschließend werden die Hörgeräte nacheinander in der Meßbox auf gleiche Ausgangsschalldrücke und gleiche Begrenzung (Peak Clipping) eingestellt.The measurement or selection of a hearing aid is roughly as follows, for example. First, audiograms of the hearing impaired are made. Based on the result, a number of hearing aids from different manufacturers are included in the selection. The hearing aids are then set in succession in the measuring box to the same output sound pressures and the same limitation (peak clipping).

Hierzu ist ein mehrmaliges öffnen und Schließen der Meßbox nötig, weil das Handhaben des Lautstärkeeinstellers eines Hörgerätes nur bei geöffneter Meßbox und das Messen nur bei geschlossener Meßbox möglich ist und weil der Hörgeräte-Akustiker sich durch mehrmaliges Nachstellen des Lautstärkestellers an den optimalen Wert herantasten muß. Ist das Hörgerät richtig eingestellt, dann wird es der Meßbox entnommen und von dem Hörgeschädigten angelegt, wobei die Schallaustrittsöffnung des Hörgerätes über einen Hörschlauch mit einem individuell angepaßten Ohrpaßstück verbunden wird. Der das Hörgerät tragende Hörgeschädigte wird nunmehr einem Sprachverständlichkeitstest unterworfen, von dessen Ergebnis es unter anderem abhängt, ob die Auswahl von Hörgeräten fortgesetzt werden muß oder nicht.This requires repeated opening and closing of the measuring box because handling the volume adjuster of a hearing aid is only possible when the measuring box is open and measuring is only possible when the measuring box is closed, and because the hearing aid acoustician has to approach the optimum value by repeatedly adjusting the volume control. If the hearing aid is set correctly, it is removed from the measuring box and put on by the hearing impaired person, the sound outlet opening of the hearing aid being connected via a hearing tube to an individually adapted earpiece. The hearing-impaired person wearing the hearing aid is now subjected to a speech intelligibility test, the outcome of which depends, among other things, on whether the selection of hearing aids has to be continued or not.

Das bisher praktizierte Verfahren hat folgende erhebliche Nachteile. Das Volumen des Resonators des Kupplers beträgt üblicherweise 2 cm3. Dieser Wert ist als Durchschnittswert empirisch ermittelt worden. Da das Volumen und auch die Form des Gehörganges von Mensch zu Mensch verschieden sind, kann man bei dem bisherigen Meßverfahren nicht mit exakten Meßergebnissen rechnen. Weiterhin ist das mehrmalige öffnen und Schließen der Meßbox lästig und zeitraubend. Außerdem steht die Meßbox üblicherweise in einer Kabine, die für die gesamte Dauer einer Hörgeräteauswahl belegt ist.The previously practiced method has the following significant disadvantages. The volume of the coupler's resonator is usually 2 cm 3 . This value has been empirically determined as an average. Since the volume and the shape of the ear canal differ from person to person, exact measurement results cannot be expected with the previous measurement method. Furthermore, the repeated opening and closing of the measuring box is tedious and time-consuming consuming. In addition, the measuring box is usually in a cabin that is occupied for the entire duration of a hearing device selection.

Vorteile der ErfindungAdvantages of the invention

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren nach dem Hauptanspruch und die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach dem Nebenanspruch haben den Vorteil, daß auf eine bisher verwendete und nur umständlich zu handhabende Meßbox verzichtet werden kann. Es wird vielmehr nur ein Meß- und Prüfschalleiter benötigt, der im einfachsten Falle aus einem etwa T- oder Y-förmigen Rohrstück besteht. Ein weiterer wesentlicher Vorteil besteht darin, daß die Zeit zum Messen und Anpassen von Hörgeräten gegenüber dem bisher üblichen Verfahren erheblich reduziert werden kann.The method according to the main claim and the device according to the invention for carrying out the method according to the subclaim have the advantage that a measuring box previously used and difficult to handle can be dispensed with. Rather, only one measuring and test sound conductor is required, which in the simplest case consists of an approximately T- or Y-shaped piece of pipe. Another significant advantage is that the time for measuring and fitting hearing aids can be reduced considerably compared to the previously customary method.

Durch die in den Unteransprüchen aufgeführten Maßnahmen sind vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der im Nebenanspruch angegebenen Vorrichtung möglich.The measures listed in the subclaims allow advantageous developments of the device specified in the dependent claim.

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Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in der Zeichnung anhand mehrerer Figuren dargestellt und in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert. Die Zeichnung zeigt in

  • Fig. 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines HdO-Hörgerätes mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung,
  • Fig. 2 ein erfindungsgemäßes Ohrpaßstück,mit aufgestecktem Hörer eines Taschen-Hörgerätes,
  • Fig. 2 a eine Schnittansicht eines Ohrpaßstücks nach Fig. 2 mit einem aufgesteckten Adapter und
  • Fig. 3 ein in dem Ohr zu tragendes Hörgerät mit einem zusätzlichen Schallkanal nach der Erfindung.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawing using several figures and are explained in more detail in the following description. The drawing shows in
  • 1 is a schematic representation of a BTE hearing aid with the device according to the invention,
  • 2 shows an earmold according to the invention, with the receiver of a pocket hearing aid attached,
  • Fig. 2 a is a sectional view of an earmold according to Fig. 2 with an attached adapter and
  • Fig. 3 is a hearing aid to be worn in the ear with an additional sound channel according to the invention.

Beschreibung der ErfindungDescription of the invention

In Fig. 1 bezeichnet 10 ein hinter dem Ohr zu tragendes Hörgerät (HdO-Gerät), dessen Gehäuse 11 lösbar mit einem Ohrbügel 12 verbunden ist. Der Ohrbügel enthält einen ersten Schallkanal 13, dessen eines Ende mit dem Mikrofon des Hörgerätes in Verbindung steht und dessen anderes Ende eine Schalleintrittsöffnung 14 bildet. Ein mit dem Hörer des Hörgerätes verbundener zweiter Schallkanal 15 verläuft bis zum freien Ende des Ohrbügels 12 und bildet dort eine Schallaustrittsöffnung.In FIG. 1, 10 denotes a hearing aid (BTE device) to be worn behind the ear, the housing 11 of which is detachably connected to an ear hook 12. The ear hook contains a first sound channel 13, one end of which is connected to the microphone of the hearing aid and the other end of which forms a sound inlet opening 14. A second sound channel 15 connected to the receiver of the hearing device extends to the free end of the ear hook 12 and forms a sound exit opening there.

Das Hörgerät 10 hat verschiedene Einstellelemente, von denen in Fig. 1 nur das Einstellelement 16 des Lautstärkestellers zu sehen ist.The hearing aid 10 has various setting elements, of which only the setting element 16 of the volume control can be seen in FIG. 1.

Ein rohrförmiger Meß- und/oder Prüfschalleiter 17 hat einen Eingang 18 und zwei Ausgänge 19 und 20. Der zuletzt genannte Schalleiter ist T-förmig ausgebildet. Während der Eingang 18 lösbar mit dem freien Ende des Ohrbügel 12 verbunden ist, ist an den ersten Ausgang 19 ein Hörschlauch 21 angeschlossen, der in einem Ohrpaßstück 22 endet. Das Ohrpaßstück ist dem Ohr des Trägers des Hörgerätes individuell angepaßt und enthält eine Durchgangsbohrung 23. Mit dem Ausgang 20 des Meß- und/oder Prüfschalleiters 17 ist ein rohrförmiger Stutzen 24 eines Mikrofons 25 verbunden. Das Mikrofon 25 gehört zu einer Meß- und/oder Prüfeinrichtung 26, die noch einen mit dem Mikrofon verbundenen Tonfrequenzverstärker 27 und eine Meß- und Anzeigevorrichtung 28 umfaßt. Eine Schallquelle 29 ist innerhalb einer Prüfkabine 30 {gestrichelter Rahmen in Fig. 1) derart angeordnet, daß der abgegebene Schall die Schalleintrittsöffnung 14 des Hörgerätes gut erreicht.A tubular measuring and / or test sound conductor 17 has an input 18 and two outputs 19 and 20. The last-mentioned sound conductor is T-shaped. While the input 18 is detachably connected to the free end of the ear hook 12, an hearing tube 21 is connected to the first output 19 and ends in an ear fitting 22. The earpiece is individually adapted to the ear of the wearer of the hearing aid and contains a through hole 23. A tubular connecting piece 24 of a microphone 25 is connected to the outlet 20 of the measuring and / or test conductor 17. The microphone 25 belongs to a measuring and / or testing device 26, which also comprises an audio frequency amplifier 27 connected to the microphone and a measuring and display device 28. A sound source 29 is arranged within a test booth 30 (dashed frame in FIG. 1) in such a way that the sound emitted reaches the sound entry opening 14 of the hearing aid well.

Bei der nachfolgend beschriebenen Messung von Hörgeräten trägt der Hörgeschädigte zunächst ein erstes HdO-Gerät 10 sowie ein für ihn individuell angefertigtes Ohrpaßstück 22. Die Schallquelle 29 liefert beispielsweise ein Rauschsignal konstanten Pegels, das in dem Hörgeräteverstärker verstärkt wird. Nun wird die Einstellung mit dem Einstellelement 16 solange verändert, bis der Hörgeschädigte eine ihm angenehme Lautstärke empfindet. Der in diesem Falle auftretende Schallwechseldruckpegel wird mit der Meß- und/ oder Prüfeinrichtung 26 gemessen und von der Anzeigevorrichtung 28 angezeigt. Die Messung wird dann mit einem anderen Hörgerät eines anderen Herstellers wiederholt, wobei das Einstellelement 16 des Hörgerätes solange verstellt wird, bis an der Anzeigevorrichtung 28 der gleiche Meßwert wie bei dem ersten Hörgerät erscheint.In the measurement of hearing aids described below, the hearing-impaired person initially wears a first BTE device 10 and an ear fitting 22 individually made for him. The sound source 29 supplies, for example, a noise signal of constant level, which is amplified in the hearing aid amplifier. Now the setting is changed with the setting element 16 until the hearing-impaired person feels a comfortable volume. The sound pressure level that occurs in this case is measured with the measuring and / or testing device 26 and displayed by the display device 28. The measurement is then repeated with another hearing device from another manufacturer, the adjusting element 16 of the hearing device being adjusted until the same measured value as on the first hearing device appears on the display device 28.

Durch einen Sprachtest nach jeder Messung kann der Hörgeräte-Akustiker feststellen, wie hoch die prozentuale Sprachverständlichkeit mit jedem einzelnen Gerät ist, und schließlich entscheiden, welches Gerät für den Hörgeschädigten am besten geeignet ist.With a voice test after each measurement, the hearing care professional can determine how high the percentage of speech intelligibility is with each individual device and ultimately decide which device is best suited for the hearing impaired.

Der Meß-. und/oder Prüfschalleiter 17 hat in Fig. 1 eine T-Form. Er kann auch eine von der T-Form abweichende Form, zum Beispiel Y-Form, haben. Der Meß- und/oder Prüfschallleiter 17 besteht vorzugsweise aus einem elastischen Kunststoff, wodurch sich der Ohrbügel 12, der Stutzen 24 des Mikrofons 25 und der Hörschlauch 21 auf besonders einfache Weise mit dem Schalleiter verbinden lassen. Es kann aber auch zweckmäßig sein, den Schalleiter aus einem starren, vorzugsweisen metallischen, Werkstoff herzustellen; dann ist es von Vorteil, wenn die Enden des Schalleiters mit elastischen Manschetten zum Anbringen des Ohrbügels, des Mikrofonstutzens und des Hörschlauchs versehen sind.The measuring. and / or test sound conductor 17 has a T-shape in FIG. 1. It can also have a shape that deviates from the T shape, for example a Y shape. The measuring and / or test sound conductor 17 preferably consists of an elastic plastic, as a result of which the ear hook 12, the socket 24 of the microphone 25 and the hearing tube 21 can be connected to the sound conductor in a particularly simple manner. However, it may also be expedient to manufacture the sound conductor from a rigid, preferably metallic, material; then it is advantageous if the ends of the sound conductor are provided with elastic sleeves for attaching the ear hook, the microphone connector and the hearing tube.

Die Schallquelle 29 kann anstelle eines Rauschsignals auch Töne diskreter Frequenz oder Amplitude abgeben. Sind beispielsweise die Töne reine Sinustöne, dann kann mittels eines Oszilloskops 31 (Fig. 1), das dem Eingang der elektrischen Anzeigevorrichtung 28 parallelgeschaltet ist, die Qualität des Hörgeräteverstärkers überprüft werden. Der als Stutzen ausgebildete Ausgang 20 des Meß- und/oder Prüfschalleiters 17 kann entfallen, wenn die Wandstärke eines rohrförmigen Schalleiters 32 (Fig. 1 rechts oben) so groß ist, daß eine öffnung 33 in dem Schalleiter den Stutzen 24 des Mikrofons 25 sicher aufnehmen kann. Auf diese Weise beeinflußt die Meß- und/oder Prüfeinrichtung den durch'den Ohrbügel, den Meß- und/oder Prüfschalleiter, den Hörschlauch, das Ohrpaßstück und den Gehörgang des Hörgeschädigten gebildeten Resonanzraum am wenigsten.The sound source 29 can also emit tones of discrete frequency or amplitude instead of a noise signal. For example, if the tones are pure sine tones, then the quality of the hearing aid amplifier can be checked by means of an oscilloscope 31 (FIG. 1) which is connected in parallel to the input of the electrical display device 28. The outlet 20 of the measuring and / or test sound conductor 17, which is designed as a socket, can be omitted if the wall thickness of a tubular sound conductor 32 (top right in FIG. 1) is such that an opening 33 in the sound conductor securely accommodates the socket 24 of the microphone 25 can. In this manner, the measuring and / or testing device affects the durch'den O hrbügel, the measuring and / or Prüfschalleiter, the hearing tube, the ear tip and the ear canal of the hearing impaired resonance space formed at least.

In dem Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 1 ist das Hörgerät ein HdO-Gerät. Die Erfindung kann jedoch mit gleichem Vorteil auch bei einer Hörbrille angewendet werden, wobei der Eingang des Meß- und/oder Prüfschalleiters 17 mit der üblicherweise von einem Stutzen des Hörbrillenbügels gebildeten Schallaustrittsöffnung zu verbinden wäre. In Fig. 2 ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellt, das die Anwendung der Erfindung bei Hörgeräten in Form von sogenannten Taschengeräten ermöglicht. In diesem Fall enthält ein Ohrpaßstück 34, auf das ein Ohrhörer 35 des Taschengerätes aufgeschnappt ist, neben einer Durchgangsbohrung 36 eine weitere Bohrung 37, die von der Durchgangsbohrung 36 abzweigt und an der Außenseite des Ohrpaßstücks endet. An die Schallaustrittsöffnung 38 der weiteren Bohrung 37 wird dann das Mikrofon 25 (Fig. 1), zum Beispiel über einen Schlauch, angeschlossen. Soll das Ohrpaßstück 34 später von dem Hörgeschädigten weiterverwendet werden, so muß die Schallaustrittsöffnung 38 abgeschlossen werden.In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, the hearing device is a BTE device. However, the invention can also be used with the same advantage in the case of hearing glasses, the input of the measuring and / or test sound conductor 17 having to be connected to the sound outlet opening which is usually formed by a socket of the hearing glasses bracket. 2 shows an exemplary embodiment which enables the application of the invention to hearing aids in the form of so-called pocket devices. In this case, an earmold 34, onto which an earphone 35 of the pocket device is snapped, contains, in addition to a through bore 36, a further bore 37 which branches off from the through bore 36 and ends on the outside of the earmold. The microphone 25 (FIG. 1) is then connected to the sound outlet opening 38 of the further bore 37, for example via a hose. If the earmold 34 is to be used by the hearing impaired later, the sound outlet opening 38 must be closed.

Eine Alternative zu dem Ausführungsbeispiel in Fig. 2 ist in Fig. 2a gezeigt. In diesem Beispiel bleibt das Ohrpaßstück 39 unverändert, das heißt, es enthält keine weitere Bohrung (37, Fig. 2). Dafür wird in eine Vertiefung 40, in die sonst ein Druckknopf des Hörers 35 einrastet, ein Adapter 4'1 eingesteckt, der eine Bohrung 42 enthält, die in einer weiteren Vertiefung 43 zur Aufnahme des Hörer-Druckknopfes endet. Von der Bohrung 42 zweigt eine weitere Bohrung 44 ab, die an ihrer Austrittsstelle derart bemessen ist, daß sie den Mikrofonstutzen 24 (Fig. 1) aufnehmen kann.An alternative to the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 2 is shown in FIG. 2a. In this example, the earmold 39 remains unchanged, that is, it contains no further bore (37, FIG. 2). For this purpose, an adapter 4'1 is inserted into a recess 40, into which a pushbutton of the receiver 35 otherwise engages, which contains a bore 42 which ends in a further recess 43 for receiving the receiver pushbutton. A further bore 44 branches off from the bore 42 and is dimensioned at its exit point in such a way that it can accommodate the microphone connector 24 (FIG. 1).

Die Erfindung läßt sich auch bei in dem Ohr zu tragenden Hörgeräten anwenden. Ein derartiges IdO-Hörgerät 46 ist in Fig. 3 dargestellt; hier wird der von einem Mikrofon 47 abgegebene Schall über einen Schallkanal 48 in das Ohr geleitet. Von diesem Schallkanal zweigt ein weiterer Schallkanal 49 ab, der auf der ebenen Außenseite 50 des IdO-Gerätes endet. Auch bei einem IdO-Gerät kann die weitere Bohrung 41 nach beendeter Messung, zum Beispiel durch einen Stopfen, abgeschlossen werden.The invention can also be applied to hearing aids to be worn in the ear. Such an ITE hearing aid 46 is shown in FIG. 3; here the sound emitted by a microphone 47 is conducted into the ear via a sound channel 48. A further sound channel 49 branches off from this sound channel and ends on the flat outside 50 of the ITE device. In the case of an ITE device as well, the further bore 41 can be closed after the measurement has ended, for example by means of a stopper.

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1. Verfahren zum Auswählen, Anpassen, Einstellen, Messen und/oder Prüfen von Hörgeräten, deren Schalleintrittsöffnung mit Tonsignalen definierten Schallpegels beaufschlagt wird und deren Schallaustrittsöffnung mit einer elektroakustischen Meß- und/oder Prüfeinrichtung verbunden ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das an der Schallaustrittsöffnung des Hörgerätes (10) vorhandene Schallsignal 1. einem dem Ohr des Hörgeschädigten individuell angepaßten Ohrpaßstück (22) und 2. der elektroakustischen Meß- und/oder Prüfeinrichtung (26) zugeführt wird. 1. A method for selecting, adapting, setting, measuring and / or testing hearing aids whose sound inlet opening is subjected to sound signals of defined sound level and whose sound outlet opening is connected to an electroacoustic measuring and / or testing device, characterized in that the sound outlet opening of the Hearing aid (10) existing sound signal 1. an individually adapted earpiece (22) to the ear of the hearing impaired and 2. the electroacoustic measuring and / or testing device (26) is supplied. 2. Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet durch 1. einen Meß- und/oder Prüfschalleiter (17) mit 1.1 einem mit der Schallaustrittsöffnung des Hörgerätes (10) verbindbaren Eingang (18), mit 1.2 einem mit.dem Ohrpaßstück (22) verbindbaren ersten Ausgang (19) und 1.3 einem mit einer elektroakustischen Meß- und/ oder Prüfeinrichtung (26) verbindbaren zweiten Ausgang (20). 2. Device for performing the method according to claim 1, characterized by 1. a measuring and / or test sound conductor (17) with 1.1 an input (18) which can be connected to the sound outlet opening of the hearing device (10), with 1.2 a first output (19) which can be connected to the earmold (22) and 1.3 a second output (20) which can be connected to an electroacoustic measuring and / or testing device (26). 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Meß- und/oder Prüfschalleiter (17) aus einem etwa T- oder Y-förmigen Rohrstück besteht, dessen Enden den Eingang (18), den ersten Ausgang (19) und den zweiten Ausgang (20) bilden.3. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the measuring and / or test sound conductor (17) consists of an approximately T- or Y-shaped tube piece, the ends of which are the input (18), the first output (19) and the second Form output (20). 4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Meß- und/oder Prüfschalleiter aus einem Rohrstück besteht, das auf etwa seiner halben Länge eine als zweiter Ausgang (20) dienende Wandöffnung (33) hat.4. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that the measuring and / or test sound conductor consists of a tube piece which has about half its length as a second output (20) serving as a wall opening (33). 5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Rohrstück aus einem elastischen Kunststoff besteht.5. Apparatus according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the tube piece consists of an elastic plastic. 6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Rohrstück aus einem starren, vorzugsweise metallischen Werkstoff besteht.6. The device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the tube piece consists of a rigid, preferably metallic material. 7. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Rohrstück an seinen freien Enden mit elastischen Manschetten versehen ist.7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that the tube piece is provided at its free ends with elastic sleeves. 8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 für ein als Taschengerät ausgebildetes Hörgerät, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das mit dem Ohrhörer (35) des Hörgerätes verbundene Ohrpaßstück (34) einen zusätzlichen Schallkanal (37) hat, der von dem eigentlichen Schallkanal (36) abzweigt, an die Außenseite des Ohrpaßstücks geführt ist und dort mit der Meß- und/oder Prüfeinrichtung (26) verbindbar ist.8. The device according to claim 1 for a hearing aid designed as a pocket device, characterized in that the earpiece (34) connected to the earphone (35) of the hearing device has an additional sound channel (37) which branches off from the actual sound channel (36) the outside of the earmold is guided and can be connected there to the measuring and / or testing device (26). 9. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 für ein als Taschengerät ausgebildetes Hörgerät, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schallkanal des Ohrpaßstücks (39) an seinem mit dem Ohrhörer des Hörgerätes verbindbaren Ende eine Vertiefung (40) enthält, die einen Adapter (41) zum Anschließen des Ohrhörers aufnimmt, daß der Adapter : eine in Fortführung des Schallkanals des Ohrpaßstücks verlaufende Bohrung (42) aufweist und daß von der Bohrung eine weitere Bohrung (44) abzweigt, die mit der Meß- und/oder Prüfeinrichtung verbindbar ist.9. The device according to claim 1 for a hearing aid designed as a pocket device, characterized in that the sound channel of the earmold (39) at its connectable to the earphone of the hearing aid contains a recess (40) which has an adapter (41) for connecting the earphone receives that the adapter: has a bore (42) running in continuation of the sound channel of the earmold and that a further bore (44) branches off from the bore and can be connected to the measuring and / or testing device. 10. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 für ein in dem Ohr zu tragendes Hörgerät, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß von dem Schallkanal (48) zwischen dem eingebauten Hörer (47) und der Schallaustrittsöffnung des Gerätes ein weiterer Schallkanal (49) abzweigt, der an der : Außenseite des Hörgerätes endet und dort mit der Meß- und/oder Prüfeinrichtung verbindbar ist.10. The device according to claim 1 for a hearing aid to be worn in the ear, characterized in that a further sound channel (49) branches off from the sound channel (48) between the built-in receiver (47) and the sound outlet opening of the device, which on the outside of the hearing aid ends and can be connected there to the measuring and / or testing device.
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