In-situ calibrated sound signals and hearing sensitivity

Robert Withnell, Patricia S. Jeng, William Shofner, Jont Allen

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Abstract

The acoustic input impedance of the ear provides data on the acoustico-mechanical function of the ear and can be used diagnostically to assess outer and middle ear function. Sound signals delivered to the ear canal can be quantified in-situ if the complex reflectance of the ear has been determined. Hearing sensitivity can be expressed in terms of the forward-going sound pressure wave, or after correcting for acoustic delay, the fraction of the forward-going sound pressure wave transmitted to the middle ear. The latter is an estimate of the signal the cochlea receives. Data is presented examining the virtues of expressing hearing sensitivity in terms of an in-situ calibrated sound signal.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number030003
JournalProceedings of Meetings on Acoustics
Volume9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event159th Meeting Acoustical Society of America/NOISE-CON 2010 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: Apr 19 2010Apr 23 2010

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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