User interface for automated diagnostic hearing test

Details User interface for automated diagnostic hearing test User interface for automated diagnostic hearing test

2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Ear or testing by auditory stimulus

Reexamination Certificate

active

10663225

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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