Methods for programming a neural prosthesis
First Claim
1. A method for user-directed fitting of a neural prosthesis to a sensorineural-impaired user, comprising the steps of:
- a) presenting one or more neural stimuli to the user through the neural prosthesis for a user response to the one or more neural stimuli, each neural stimulus having an associated icon displayed by a user interface;
b) obtaining the user response by monitoring user selection of the associated icon subjectively corresponding to a selected neural stimulus; and
c) adjusting the neural prosthesis so that the user is enabled to optimally detect the neural stimuli.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for programming a neural prosthesis (e.g., a hearing prosthesis), and for fitting a speech processor and implantable cochlear stimulator by programming the speech processor are disclosed. A preferred method and apparatus for fitting a neural prosthesis to a sensorineural-impaired user includes the steps of presenting one or more neural stimuli to the user through the neural prosthesis for a user response to the one or more neural stimuli with each neural stimulus having an associated icon displayed by a user interface, obtaining the user response by monitoring user selection of the associated icon subjectively corresponding to a selected neural stimulus, and adjusting the neural prosthesis so that the user is enabled to optimally detect the neural stimuli.
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1. A method for user-directed fitting of a neural prosthesis to a sensorineural-impaired user, comprising the steps of:
- a) presenting one or more neural stimuli to the user through the neural prosthesis for a user response to the one or more neural stimuli, each neural stimulus having an associated icon displayed by a user interface;
b) obtaining the user response by monitoring user selection of the associated icon subjectively corresponding to a selected neural stimulus; and
c) adjusting the neural prosthesis so that the user is enabled to optimally detect the neural stimuli. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
- a) presenting one or more neural stimuli to the user through the neural prosthesis for a user response to the one or more neural stimuli, each neural stimulus having an associated icon displayed by a user interface;
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9. A method for user-directed fitting of a hearing prosthesis to a hearing-impaired user, comprising the steps of:
- a) presenting one or more sound stimuli to the user through the hearing prosthesis for a user response to the one or more sound stimuli, each sound stimulus having an associated icon displayed by a user interface;
b) obtaining the user response by monitoring user selection of the associated icon subjectively corresponding to a selected sound stimulus; and
c) adjusting the hearing prosthesis so that the user is enabled to optimally detect the sound stimuli. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
- a) presenting one or more sound stimuli to the user through the hearing prosthesis for a user response to the one or more sound stimuli, each sound stimulus having an associated icon displayed by a user interface;
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20. An apparatus for user-directed fitting of a neural prosthesis to a sensorineural-impaired user, comprising:
- a) an input device;
b) a computer processor;
c) a memory device;
d) an information storage and retrieval device;
e) a graphic user interface; and
f) a computer program for executing the steps of;
i) presenting one or more neural stimuli to the user through the neural prosthesis for a user response to the one or more neural stimuli, each neural stimulus having an associated icon displayed by the graphic user interface;
ii) obtaining the user response by monitoring user selection of the associated icon subjectively corresponding to a selected neural stimulus; and
iii) adjusting the neural prosthesis so that the user is enabled to optimally detect the neural stimuli.
- a) an input device;
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