User interface for automated diagnostic hearing test
First Claim
1. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions for a multimedia user interface for a computer-based automated hearing test, the computer-readable instructions comprising:
- a patient information component configured to allow an operator or a patient to enter the patient'"'"'s information into the automated hearing test;
a patient testing component configured to allow the patient to administer a hearing related test to himself, the patient testing component causing the patient to interact with the automated hearing test during the hearing related test; and
a reporting component configured to present a result of the patient'"'"'s hearing related test in a graphical format, the result including data from the patient information component and the patient testing component that are relevant for a hearing health professional to be able to assess the patient'"'"'s hearing;
wherein the patient testing component comprises a tympanogram, acoustic reflex, and otoacoustic emission test screen for performing tympanogram, acoustic reflex, and otoacoustic emission testing.
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Abstract
Method and system are disclosed for a multimedia user interface for an automated diagnostic hearing test. The user interface provides a means for a patient to interact with the automated hearing test to complete each test. The patient is given instructions and guidance for every test, and can call the operator at any point for help. Warning messages and progress indicators are provided to help the patient gauge his progress. Such an arrangement allows the patient to test his own hearing with minimal or no assistance from an audiologist or other hearing health professional. The user interface also allows the operator to configure the automated hearing test as needed.
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49 Claims
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1. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions for a multimedia user interface for a computer-based automated hearing test, the computer-readable instructions comprising:
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a patient information component configured to allow an operator or a patient to enter the patient'"'"'s information into the automated hearing test; a patient testing component configured to allow the patient to administer a hearing related test to himself, the patient testing component causing the patient to interact with the automated hearing test during the hearing related test; and a reporting component configured to present a result of the patient'"'"'s hearing related test in a graphical format, the result including data from the patient information component and the patient testing component that are relevant for a hearing health professional to be able to assess the patient'"'"'s hearing; wherein the patient testing component comprises a tympanogram, acoustic reflex, and otoacoustic emission test screen for performing tympanogram, acoustic reflex, and otoacoustic emission testing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions for a multimedia user interface for a computer-based automated hearing test, the computer-readable instructions comprising:
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a patient information component configured to allow an operator or a patient to enter the patient'"'"'s information into the automated hearing test; a patient testing component configured to allow the patient to administer a hearing related test to himself, the patient testing component causing the patient to interact with the automated hearing test during the hearing related test; and a reporting component configured to present a result of the patient'"'"'s hearing related test in a graphical format, the result including data from the patient information component and the patient testing component that are relevant for a hearing health professional to be able to assess the patient'"'"'s hearing; wherein the patient testing component comprises a speech discrimination response screen for allowing the patient to respond during a speech discrimination test. - View Dependent Claims (30)
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31. A computer-based automated hearing test, comprising:
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a display screen; a transducer; and a computer, said computer executing an automated hearing test thereon, said automated hearing test having a multimedia user interface configured to use the display screen and the transducer, said multimedia user interface comprising; a system configuration component configured to allow an operator to configure the automated hearing test; a patient information component configured to allow the operator or a patient to enter the patient'"'"'s information to be entered into the automated hearing test; a patient testing component configured to allow the patient to administer a hearing related test to himself, the patient testing component presenting audio and visual instructions for causing the patient to interact with the automated hearing test during the hearing related test; and a reporting component configured to present a result of the patient'"'"'s hearing related test in a graphical format, the result including data from the patient information component and the patient testing component that are relevant for a hearing health professional to be able to assess the patient'"'"'s hearing. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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49. A computer-readable storage medium storing computer-readable instructions for a multimedia user interface for a computer-based automated hearing test, the computer-readable instructions comprising:
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a patient information component configured to allow an operator or a patient to enter the patient'"'"'s information into the automated hearing test; a system configuration component configured to allow an operator to configure the automated hearing test; a tympanogram/acoustic reflex component configured to allow the operator to obtain a tympanogram and acoustic reflex measurement for the patient; a patient training component configured to instruct the patient regarding operation of the automated hearing test; a patient testing component configured to allow the patient to interact with the automated hearing test during a hearing related test; a patient management component configured to manage the patient during the automated hearing test; and a reporting component configured to present a result of the patient'"'"'s hearing test.
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