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http://dx.doi.org/10.9708/jksci.2011.16.7.077

Development of a Békésy Audiometry System based on PC  

Kang, Deok-Hun (Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Pusan National University)
Song, Bok-Deuk (Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Pusan National University)
Shin, Bum-Joo (Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, Pusan National University)
Kim, Jin-Dong (Dept. of Medical Engineering, School of Medicine, Pusan National University)
Wang, Soo-Geun (Dept. of Otolaryngology, School of Medicine, Pusan National University)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information / v.16, no.7, 2011 , pp. 77-84 More about this Journal
Abstract
The B$\k$\syaudiometry makes possible to determine not only hearing threshold but also assumption of recruit phenomenon. Additionally, it is helpful to investigate cause of hearing loss. In this paper, we describe a development of PC based B$\k$\syaudiometer which complies with ANSI standards and provides cost competitiveness. It dynamically produces sound having required frequency and sound pressure level and supports audiogram interface showing test result at realtime. To provide ANSI defined maximum sound level, an amplifier has been developed. We have been verified our system whether it conforms to ANSI standards.
Keywords
BekB$\k$\sy Audiometer; PC-based audiometer;
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