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- the invention relates to a specified in claim 1 method for adjusting a hearing aid and a specified in claim 7 hearing with a hearing aid and an external unit for adjusting the hearing aid.
- the adjustment of hearing aids is todayadays often achieved by fitting algorithms on the basis of audiometric data.
- audiometric data for example, the hearing loss, the discomfort threshold, the volume scaling and the like are taken into account.
- the fitting formulas are based on statistical and empirical findings and therefore have only conditional validity for the individual hearing device user.
- a time-consuming follow-up care is necessary with the hearing device acoustician.
- Another problem is that the optimum setting for the user of his hearing aid can only be found and verified in realistic and user-relevant acoustic situations.
- time-based learning There are two approaches: time-based learning and event-based learning.
- time-based learning hearing aid settings that are used for a longer duration are given more weight than those with a shorter duration.
- a disadvantage of time-based learning is the limited availability for level-dependent learning.
- level-dependent learning it is important that a learning step takes into account the current level. Therefore, there is also the so-called event-based learning. In this case, a learning step is always carried out when the hearing device user makes a change in his device, such as the gain.
- event-based learning has its limitation in that the meaning of a training step is independent of the time within which an adjustment remains active. In other words, if the hearing aid user maintains a change over a long period of time, that change will not be weighted more heavily than a change for a shorter period of time.
- test signals or sound samples are typically stored by the manufacturer in advance on the hearing aid or an associated remote control and correspond to all significant environmental situations to which a hearing aid wearer is typically exposed.
- the post-published publication DE 10 2008 019 898 A1 indicates a method for overcoming the described disadvantage.
- a desired setting value is entered into the hearing aid at a freely selectable time, at least one sound quantity relating to an ambient situation is measured at the freely selectable time, a time period is determined within which the desired set value has not been changed and setting values to be used - depending on the desired one Setting value, the at least one measured at an arbitrary time sound and the determined time - learned.
- the described scope of learning is limited to algorithms that the hearing device wearer can implement "in vivo" via an operating element, such as a volume knob or a remote control.
- Other algorithms that contribute equally to sound and comfort are not learned.
- a limitation of the maximum output level (MPO) with the known methods can not be learned.
- MPO usually suggests very loud, short, transient signals and is therefore very difficult to learn "in vivo".
- Other examples include impulse noise suppression or feedback suppression techniques. The situations in which the algorithm works are too short to react within the situation and to train the hearing aid.
- the stated object is achieved by the method of independent claim 1 and the hearing device of independent claim 7.
- the invention claims a method for adjusting a hearing aid with the steps according to claim 1.
- the auditory situation can be identified and described by a situation recognition and / or at least one level measurement and / or at least one algorithm.
- the output and / or display and the input of the evaluation measure via a hearing aid remote control can be done.
- a simple querying the stored listening situations is possible.
- the output and / or display as well as the input of the evaluation measure via a personal computer takes place. This offers the advantage of easy operation.
- the output can be made acoustically by the hearing aid.
- the operation is simplified.
- the storage and the output may comprise recordings of microphone signals of the hearing device.
- the invention also claims a hearing device for setting a hearing device with at least one hearing device and at least one external unit with the features of claim 7.
- the device may comprise a situation recognition unit and / or at least one level meter. These recognize and determine the hearing situation.
- the external unit may be a remote control or a personal computer.
- the output unit may comprise a display unit.
- the memory unit stores recordings of microphone signals of the hearing device.
- the output unit can output the stored recordings of microphone signals of the hearing aid.
- FIG. 1 shows a flowchart of a method according to the invention for adjusting a hearing aid.
- a hearing aid wearer carries the hearing aid whose parameters are to be adjusted.
- the hearing device stores those times and hearing situations in which at least one prescribable algorithm of a hearing aid signal processing is activated.
- the hearing device is switched to a learning mode. This can be done for example by the hearing aid wearer in the evening. Preferably, the switching takes place via a remote control.
- the recorded data is output or displayed.
- the results of a hearing aid own situation recognition unit or different level meters can be used to more representative characterize the acoustic situation based on these data.
- the output preferably takes place acoustically via the hearing aid itself. Display and output also take place on the remote control or a personal computer.
- the output may also include a brief verbal or textual characterization of the listening situation, such as "loud thudding" or "bang". Also recorded recordings be played the microphone signal. This serves to better remind the hearing aid wearer of the hearing situation.
- the hearing aid wearer evaluates satisfaction with the setting of the algorithm in the specific hearing situation. For this purpose a rating BM is entered into the remote control or the personal computer. The remote control or the personal computer offer the hearing aid wearer various options for the evaluation. The simplest rating involves three grades: “too loud”, “right” and "too quiet”.
- one or more parameters of the selected and displayed algorithm are changed according to the evaluation criterion BM. In the case of the evaluation "correct" no change takes place.
- a suitable example of learning is the algorithm for limiting the maximum output level, called MPO for short.
- the MPO usually suggests very loud, short, transient signals.
- the hearing aid stores, for example, that the MPO was triggered once a day in noisy environment at 15:00 clock in the channels 1 and 2. The hearing aid wearer then has the opportunity to assess, post hoc, whether he was satisfied with the hearing aid in this situation. If the device was too loud, the hearing aid is trained to reduce the MPO in channels 1 and 2 by one step.
- FIG. 2 a block diagram of a hearing device according to the invention with a hearing aid 1 and a remote control 11 is shown.
- the hearing device comprises a microphone 2 for recording ambient sound and its conversion into an electrical signal, a signal processing unit 4 connected to the microphone 2, which digitizes, modifies, amplifies and reconverts the electrical signal into an analog signal which is finally transmitted via a receiver 3 is given as amplified and modified acoustic signal to the eardrum of a hearing aid wearer.
- the hearing device 1 further has a classification unit 6 connected to the output of the microphone 2, which classifies each hearing situation, and a memory unit 5 connected to the classification unit 6 and the signal processing unit 4, which includes the algorithms selected by the signal processing unit 4 records or saves the corresponding listening situations and timestamps. If necessary, the parameters of the algorithms of the signal processing unit 4 can be changed with the aid of a change unit 7 in the hearing aid 1.
- the hearing device 1 can be switched to a training mode or learning mode in which the stored hearing situations with the associated algorithms are retrieved from the memory unit 5 of the hearing device and can be displayed on an output unit 12 comprising a display unit 13.
- the hearing aid user with the associated algorithms can be recalled to the hearing device user.
- the hearing device user can thus evaluate the hearing situation and the associated reaction of the hearing device 1 and communicate this evaluation via an input unit 14 of the remote control 11 to the hearing aid 1.
- the changing unit 7 changes one or more parameters of the algorithm responding in the respective listening situation.
- the hearing aid wearer can thus, for example, train the hearing aid 1 in the evening.
- the communication between the hearing aid 1 and the remote control 11 takes place via a wireless data transmission 21, 22.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenes Verfahren zum Einstellen eines Hörgeräts und eine im Patentanspruch 7 angegebene Hörvorrichtung mit einem Hörgerät und einer externer Einheit zum Einstellen des Hörgeräts.The invention relates to a specified in claim 1 method for adjusting a hearing aid and a specified in
Die Einstellung von Hörgeräten, insbesondere betreffend die Verstärkung und Kompression, wird heutzutage vielfach durch Anpassalgorithmen auf der Basis von audiometrischen Daten erreicht. Als audiometrische Daten werden beispielsweise der Hörverlust, die Unbehaglichkeitsschwelle, die Lautstärkeskalierung und dergleichen berücksichtigt. Die Anpassformeln beruhen auf statistischen und empirischen Erkenntnissen und haben daher für den individuellen Hörgerätenutzer nur bedingte Gültigkeit. Insbesondere für die optimale Einstellung der frequenz- und pegelabhängigen Verstärkung ist daher eine zeitaufwändige Nachversorgung beim Hörgeräteakustiker nötig. Ein weiteres Problem besteht darin, dass die für den Nutzer optimale Einstellung seines Hörgeräts nur in realistischen und für den Nutzer relevanten akustischen Situationen gefunden und verifiziert werden kann.The adjustment of hearing aids, in particular concerning the amplification and compression, is todayadays often achieved by fitting algorithms on the basis of audiometric data. As audiometric data, for example, the hearing loss, the discomfort threshold, the volume scaling and the like are taken into account. The fitting formulas are based on statistical and empirical findings and therefore have only conditional validity for the individual hearing device user. In particular, for the optimal adjustment of the frequency and level-dependent amplification, therefore, a time-consuming follow-up care is necessary with the hearing device acoustician. Another problem is that the optimum setting for the user of his hearing aid can only be found and verified in realistic and user-relevant acoustic situations.
Bislang wurde in wiederholten Besuchen beim Hörgeräteakustiker iterativ eine individuelle, optimale Einstellung gefunden. Da jedoch beim Akustiker bestimmte akustische Situationen nur unzureichend nachempfunden werden können, stellt sich die so gefundene Einstellung in realen Situationen häufig wieder als weniger passend heraus. Gerade das für den Nutzer häufig vorhandene typische räumliche Schallfeld oder die individuellen Bedürfnisse des Hörgerätenutzers können in künstlichen akustischen Situationen nicht nachgestellt beziehungsweise berücksichtigt werden.So far, a repetitive visit to the hearing care professional has iteratively found an individual, optimal setting. However, as the acoustician can only adequately reproduce certain acoustic situations, the setting thus found often turns out to be less suitable in real situations. Especially the typical spatial sound field, which is often available to the user, or the individual needs of the hearing device user can not be adjusted or taken into account in artificial acoustic situations.
Es ist daher ein Anliegen bei der Einstellung eines Hörgeräts gezielter auf individuelle Bedingungen eingehen zu können.It is therefore a concern in the setting of a hearing more specific to be able to respond to individual conditions.
Daher weisen moderne digitale Hörgeräte Lernalgorithmen auf, mit deren Hilfe persönliche Hörgeräteeinstellungen erlernbar sind. Der Hörgerätenutzer stellt wahlweise über eine zeitlich begrenzte Lernperiode oder kontinuierlich über die Lebenszeit seines Hörgerätes viele verschiedene Werte der Hörgeräteeinstellungen ein. Aber nicht alle diese Einstellungen haben dieselbe Bedeutung für den Hörgerätenutzer. Einige dieser Einstellungen werden rasch widerrufen. Hat der Hörgerätenutzer einmal Einstellungen gefunden, welche der Hörsituation gut entsprechen, wird er diese Einstellungen so lange unverändert lassen bis sich die Hörgerätesituation verändert. Für einen Lernalgorithmus sind zunächst alle Nutzereinstellungen von gleicher Bedeutung. Daher muss die Zufriedenheit mit einer bestimmten Einstellung in irgendeiner Weise mitberücksichtigt werden.Therefore, modern digital hearing aids have learning algorithms that allow personal hearing aid settings to be learned. The hearing device user sets either over a time-limited learning period or continuously over the lifetime of his hearing aid many different values of the hearing aid settings. But not all of these settings have the same meaning for the hearing device user. Some of these settings will be revoked quickly. Once the hearing device user has found settings which correspond well to the hearing situation, he will leave these settings unchanged until the hearing device situation changes. For a learning algorithm, all user settings are of equal importance. Therefore, satisfaction with a particular attitude must be taken into account in some way.
Dazu gibt es zwei Ansätze: Das zeitbasierte Lernen und das ereignisbasierte Lernen. Beim zeitbasierten Lernen werden Hörgeräteeinstellungen, die für eine längere Dauer verwendet werden, mehr Gewicht gegeben als solchen mit kürzerer Dauer. Ein Nachteil des zeitbasierten Lernens ist die begrenzte Verwendbarkeit für pegelabhängiges Lernen. Beim pegelabhängigen Lernen ist es wichtig, dass ein Lernschritt den aktuellen Pegel mitberücksichtigt. Daher gibt es auch das sogenannte ereignisbasierte Lernen. Dabei wird immer dann ein Lernschritt ausgeführt, wenn der Hörgerätenutzer eine Veränderung seines Geräts, beispielsweise der Verstärkung, vornimmt.There are two approaches: time-based learning and event-based learning. In time-based learning, hearing aid settings that are used for a longer duration are given more weight than those with a shorter duration. A disadvantage of time-based learning is the limited availability for level-dependent learning. In level-dependent learning, it is important that a learning step takes into account the current level. Therefore, there is also the so-called event-based learning. In this case, a learning step is always carried out when the hearing device user makes a change in his device, such as the gain.
Das ereignisbasierte Lernen hat aber ihre Begrenzung darin, dass die Bedeutung eines Trainingsschritts unabhängig von der Zeit ist, innerhalb welcher eine Einstellung aktiv bleibt. In anderen Worten, wenn der Hörgerätenutzer eine Änderung über einen langen Zeitraum aufrecht erhält, wird diese Änderung nicht stärker gewichtet als eine Änderung für einen kürzeren Zeitraum.However, event-based learning has its limitation in that the meaning of a training step is independent of the time within which an adjustment remains active. In other words, if the hearing aid user maintains a change over a long period of time, that change will not be weighted more heavily than a change for a shorter period of time.
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Der beschriebene Umfang des Lernens beschränkt sich jedoch auf Algorithmen, die der Hörgeräteträger über ein Bedienelement, wie zum Beispiel ein Lautstärkerädchen oder eine Fernbedienung, "in vivo" umsetzen kann. Weitere Algorithmen, die zu Klang und Tragekomfort in gleichem Maße beitragen, werden nicht gelernt. Beispielsweise ist eine Begrenzung des maximalen Ausgangspegels (MPO) mit den bekannten Methoden nicht erlernbar. Die MPO schlägt in der Regel für sehr laute, kurze, transiente Signale an und ist daher nur sehr schwer "in vivo" zu lernen. Andere Beispiele sind Unterdrückungsverfahren für impulsive Störgeräusche oder die Rückkopplungsunterdrückung. Die Situationen, in denen der Algorithmus wirkt, sind zu kurz, um innerhalb der Situation zu reagieren und das Hörgerät zu trainieren.However, the described scope of learning is limited to algorithms that the hearing device wearer can implement "in vivo" via an operating element, such as a volume knob or a remote control. Other algorithms that contribute equally to sound and comfort are not learned. For example, a limitation of the maximum output level (MPO) with the known methods can not be learned. The MPO usually suggests very loud, short, transient signals and is therefore very difficult to learn "in vivo". Other examples include impulse noise suppression or feedback suppression techniques. The situations in which the algorithm works are too short to react within the situation and to train the hearing aid.
Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung ein Verfahren und eine dazugehöriges Hörvorrichtung anzugeben, welche eine Einstellung von Algorithmen auch für nur kurz andauernde Hörsituationen erlernbar bzw. trainierbar machen.It is an object of the invention to specify a method and an associated hearing device which make an adjustment of algorithms learnable or trainable even for short-lasting listening situations.
Gemäß der Erfindung wird die gestellte Aufgabe mit dem Verfahren des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs 1 und der Hörvorrichtung des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs 7 gelöst.According to the invention, the stated object is achieved by the method of independent claim 1 and the hearing device of
Die Erfindung beansprucht ein Verfahren zum Einstellen eines Hörgeräts mit den Schritten gemäß Anspruch 1.The invention claims a method for adjusting a hearing aid with the steps according to claim 1.
Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass auch nur kurz ansprechende Algorithmen, wie zum Beispiel eine MPO, trainierbar sind. Diese können auch nicht über geeignete Bedienelemente an dem Hörgerät oder einer Hörgeräte-Fernbedienung abgebildet werden.This offers the advantage that even short-response algorithms, such as an MPO, can be trained. These can not be mapped via suitable controls on the hearing aid or a hearing aid remote control.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann die Hörsituation durch eine Situationserkennung und/oder mindestens eine Pegelmessung und/oder mindestens einen Algorithmus identifiziert und beschrieben werden.In a further embodiment, the auditory situation can be identified and described by a situation recognition and / or at least one level measurement and / or at least one algorithm.
In einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann die Ausgabe und/oder Anzeige sowie die Eingabe des Bewertungsmaßes über eine Hörgeräte-Fernbedienung erfolgen. Dadurch ist ein einfaches Abfragen der gespeicherten Hörsituationen möglich.In one embodiment of the invention, the output and / or display and the input of the evaluation measure via a hearing aid remote control can be done. As a result, a simple querying the stored listening situations is possible.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann die Ausgabe und/oder Anzeige sowie die Eingabe des Bewertungsmaßes über einen Personal Computer erfolgt. Dies bietet den Vorteil einer einfachen Bedienung.In a further embodiment, the output and / or display as well as the input of the evaluation measure via a personal computer takes place. This offers the advantage of easy operation.
Des Weiteren kann die Ausgabe akustisch durch das Hörgerät erfolgen. Die Bedienung wird dadurch vereinfacht.Furthermore, the output can be made acoustically by the hearing aid. The operation is simplified.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform können die Speicherung und die Ausgabe Mitschnitte von Mikrofonsignalen des Hörgeräts umfassen. Vorteilhaft darin ist, dass ein Hörgerätenutzer die Hörsituation einfach wiedererkennen kann.In a further embodiment, the storage and the output may comprise recordings of microphone signals of the hearing device. The advantage of this is that a hearing device user can easily recognize the hearing situation.
Die Erfindung beansprucht auch eine Hörvorrichtung zum Einstellen eines Hörgeräts mit mindestens einem Hörgerät und mindestens einer externen Einheit mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 7.The invention also claims a hearing device for setting a hearing device with at least one hearing device and at least one external unit with the features of
Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass auch Algorithmen, die nur kurz angewandt werden, trainierbar sind.This offers the advantage that even algorithms that are only used for a short time can be trained.
Vorteilhaft kann die Vorrichtung eine Situationserkennungseinheit und/oder mindestens einen Pegelmesser umfassen. Diese erkennen und bestimmen die Hörsituation.Advantageously, the device may comprise a situation recognition unit and / or at least one level meter. These recognize and determine the hearing situation.
In einer Weiterbildung kann die externe Einheit eine Fernbedienung oder ein Personal Computer sein.In a further development, the external unit may be a remote control or a personal computer.
In einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann die Ausgabeeinheit eine Anzeigeeinheit umfassen.In a further embodiment, the output unit may comprise a display unit.
Des Weiteren kann die Speichereinheit Mitschnitte von Mikrofonsignalen des Hörgeräts speichert.Furthermore, the memory unit stores recordings of microphone signals of the hearing device.
Außerdem kann die Ausgabeeinheit die gespeicherten Mitschnitte von Mikrofonsignalen des Hörgeräts ausgeben.In addition, the output unit can output the stored recordings of microphone signals of the hearing aid.
Weitere Besonderheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung werden aus den nachfolgenden Erläuterungen mehrerer Ausführungsbeispiele anhand von schematischen Zeichnungen ersichtlich.Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following explanations of several embodiments with reference to schematic drawings.
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Im folgenden Schritt 102 wird das Hörgerät auf einen Lernmodus umgeschaltet. Dies kann beispielsweise durch den Hörgeräteträger am Abend erfolgen. Bevorzugt erfolgt das Umschalten über eine Fernbedienung. Anschließend werden in den Schritten 103 und 104 die aufgezeichneten Daten ausgegeben bzw. angezeigt. Für die Ausgabe bzw. Anzeige der Daten die akustische Situation betreffend, können unter anderem die Ergebnisse einer hörgeräteeigenen Situationserkennungseinheit oder aber unterschiedliche Pegelmesser verwendet werden, um basierend auf diesen Daten die akustische Situation repräsentativer zu charakterisieren. Die Ausgabe erfolgt bevorzugt akustisch über das Hörgerät selbst. Anzeige und Ausgabe erfolgen auch auf der Fernbedienung oder einem Personal Computer. Die Ausgabe kann auch eine kurze verbale oder textliche Charakterisierung der Hörsituation, wie zum Beispiel "lautes Pochen" oder "Knall", umfassen. Auch können aufgezeichnete Mitschnitte des Mikrofonsignals vorgespielt werden. Dies dient dazu, den Hörgeräteträger besser an die Hörsituation zu erinnern. Im nachfolgenden Schritt 105 wird vom Hörgeräteträger eine Bewertung der Zufriedenheit mit der Einstellung des Algorithmus bei der speziellen Hörsituation vorgenommen. Dazu wird ein Bewertungsmaß BM in die Fernbedienung oder den Personal Computer eingegeben. Die Fernbedienung oder der Personal Computer bieten dazu dem Hörgeräteträger verschiedene Wahlmöglichkeiten für die Bewertung an. Die einfachste Bewertung umfasst drei Abstufungen: "zu laut", "richtig" und "zu leise".In the
Im abschließenden Schritt 106 werden entsprechend des Bewertungsmaßes BM ein oder mehrere Parameter des gewählten und angezeigten Algorithmus verändert. Im Falle der Bewertung "richtig" erfolgt keine Änderung.In the
Ein geeignetes Beispiel für das Erlernen ist der Algorithmus zur Begrenzung des maximalen Ausgangspegels, kurz MPO genannt. Die MPO schlägt in der Regel für sehr laute, kurze, transiente Signale an. Das Hörgerät speichert zum Beispiel, dass die MPO im Laufe eines Tages in lauter Umgebung um 15:00 Uhr einmal in den Kanälen 1 und 2 ausgelöst wurde. Der Hörgeräteträger hat dann die Möglichkeit post-hoc zu beurteilen, ob er in dieser Situation mit dem Hörgerät zufrieden war. War das Gerät zu laut, wird das Hörgerät so trainiert, dass die MPO in den Kanälen 1 und 2 um eine Stufe reduziert wird.A suitable example of learning is the algorithm for limiting the maximum output level, called MPO for short. The MPO usually suggests very loud, short, transient signals. The hearing aid stores, for example, that the MPO was triggered once a day in noisy environment at 15:00 clock in the
In
Zur Ausführung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens besitzt das Hörgerät 1 des Weiteren eine mit dem Ausgang des Mikrofons 2 verbundene Klassifikationseinheit 6, die jede Hörsituation klassifiziert, und eine mit der Klassifikationseinheit 6 und der Signalverarbeitungseinheit 4 verbundene Speichereinheit 5, welche die von der Signalverarbeitungseinheit 4 ausgewählten Algorithmen sowie die dazugehörige Hörsituationen und Zeitstempel aufzeichnet bzw. abspeichert. Mit Hilfe einer Änderungseinheit 7 im Hörgerät 1 können bei Bedarf die Parameter der Algorithmen der Signalverarbeitungseinheit 4 verändert werden.In order to carry out the method according to the invention, the hearing device 1 further has a
Mit der Fernbedienung 11 lässt sich das Hörgerät 1 in einen Trainingsmodus bzw. Lernmodus schalten, bei dem aus der Speichereinheit 5 des Hörgeräts die gespeicherten Hörsituationen mit den zugehörigen Algorithmen abgerufen werden und auf einer Ausgabeeinheit 12, die eine Anzeigeeinheit 13 umfasst, dargestellt werden können. Mit der Anzeigeinheit 12 kann dem Hörgerätenutzer die Hörsituation mit den zugehörigen Algorithmen wieder in Erinnerung gerufen werden. Der Hörgerätenutzer kann so die Hörsituation und die dazugehörige Reaktion des Hörgeräts 1 bewerten und diese Bewertung über eine Eingabeeinheit 14 der Fernbedienung 11 dem Hörgerät 1 mitteilen. Entsprechend der Bewertung verändert die Änderungseinheit 7 ein oder mehrere Parameter des in der jeweiligen Hörsituation ansprechenden Algorithmus. Mit Hilfe der Fernbedienung 11 und den darin implementierten interaktiven Dialog kann somit der Hörgeräteträger beispielsweise abends das Hörgerät 1 trainieren. Die Kommunikation zwischen dem Hörgerät 1 und der Fernbedienung 11 erfolgt über eine drahtlose Datenübertragung 21, 22.With the
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- Hörerreceiver
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Claims (12)
- Method for tuning a hearing device (1) having the steps of:- the hearing device (1) being worn (100) by a hearing device wearer,- timestamps, listening situations for which a prescribeable algorithm for signal processing is activated and the activated algorithm being stored (101) in the hearing device (1), wherein the algorithm- is an algorithm for restricting the maximum output level effective for very loud, short, transient signals or- is an algorithm from a rejection method for impulsive noise,- the hearing device (1) being switched (102) by a hearing device wearer to a learning mode at a later time in relation to the timestamp,- the stored timestamps and listening situations and also the activated algorithm being output (102) and/or displayed (104) by the hearing device (1) and/or by an external unit (11),- an assessment rating (BM) that expresses the hearing device wearer's satisfaction with the activated algorithm being input (105) by the hearing device wearer, and- at least one parameter of the activated algorithm being changed (106) as a function of the assessment rating (BM) by the hearing device (1).
- Method according to Claim 1,
characterized
in that the listening situation is identified and described by a situation recognition and/or at least one level measurement and/or at least one algorithm. - Method according to Claim 1 or 2,
characterized
in that the assessment rating (BM) is output (102) and/or displayed (103) and also input by means of a hearing device remote control (11). - Method according to Claim 1 or 2,
characterized
in that the assessment rating (BM) is output (102) and/or displayed (103) and also input by means of a personal computer (11). - Method according to one of Claims 1 to 3,
characterized
in that the output (102) is effected audibly by the hearing device (1). - Method according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized
in that the storage (101) and the output (102) comprise recordings of microphone signals from the hearing device (1). - Hearing apparatus for tuning a hearing device (1), comprising at least one hearing device (1) and at least one external unit (11), and also- a memory unit (5) in the hearing device (1), which memory unit stores timestamps, listening situations for which at least one prescribeable algorithm for signal processing is activated and the activated algorithm, wherein the algorithm- is an algorithm for restricting the maximum output level effective for very loud, short, transient signals or
is an algorithm from a rejection method for impulsive noise,- an output unit (12) in the hearing device (1) and/or the external unit (11) that outputs and/or displays the stored times, listening situations and the activated algorithm,- an input unit (14) in the hearing device (1) or the external unit (11) for inputting an assessment rating (BM) that expresses a hearing device wearer's satisfaction with the activated algorithm, and- a change unit (7) in the hearing device (1) for changing at least one parameter of the algorithm as a function of the assessment rating (BM). - Hearing apparatus according to Claim 7, characterized by:a situation recognition unit and/or at least one level meter that recognize and determine the listening situation.
- Hearing apparatus according to Claim 7 or 8,
characterized
in that the external unit (11) is a remote control or a personal computer. - Hearing apparatus according to one of Claims 7 to 9,
characterized
in that the output unit (12) comprises a display unit (13). - Hearing apparatus according to one of Claims 7 to 10,
characterized
in that the memory unit (5) stores recordings of microphone signals from the hearing device (1). - Hearing apparatus according to Claim 11,
characterized
in that the output unit (12) outputs the stored recordings of microphone signals from the hearing device (1).
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