Next-Generation Hearing Health Platform

Publication ID: 24-11857312_0010_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Future Evolutions & Paradigm Shifts

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Next-Generation Hearing Health Platform,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857312_0010_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857312_0010_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,312.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A novel, non-invasive hearing health platform leveraging fNIRS, cardiac information, and AI-driven analytics to predict hearing loss propensity, provide real-time hearing assessments, and offer personalized audio signal processing and hearing health recommendations.

Background and Problem Solved

The original hearing assessment system and method, while innovative, had limitations in terms of predicting hearing loss propensity, providing real-time assessments, and offering personalized recommendations. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating fNIRS, cardiac information, and AI-driven analytics to create a comprehensive hearing health platform.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The Next-Generation Hearing Health Platform consists of a neural network trained on fNIRS data and cardiac information signals to identify patterns indicative of hearing loss risk. The platform includes a user interface for presenting personalized hearing health recommendations, a wearable device for continuous hearing monitoring, and a system for personalized audio signal processing. The platform's real-time hearing assessment capability is enabled by machine learning algorithms that process fNIRS data and cardiac information signals to identify patterns indicative of hearing loss.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces the use of AI-driven analytics, neural networks, and machine learning algorithms to predict hearing loss propensity, provide real-time hearing assessments, and offer personalized audio signal processing and hearing health recommendations. These advancements represent a significant departure from the original patent's limitations, providing a more comprehensive and proactive approach to hearing health.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the Next-Generation Hearing Health Platform could include variations in the type of AI-driven analytics used, the design of the wearable device, or the integration of additional sensors or data sources. These variations could enable the platform to be tailored to specific industries or applications, such as healthcare, education, or entertainment.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The Next-Generation Hearing Health Platform has significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, education, and entertainment. The platform's ability to predict hearing loss propensity, provide real-time hearing assessments, and offer personalized audio signal processing and hearing health recommendations could revolutionize the way hearing health is managed and maintained. The market for this technology is substantial, with potential applications in hearing aid development, audio signal processing, and hearing health monitoring.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,312
TitleHearing assessment system and method
Assignee(s)THE BIONICS INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA