Patent ID: 9124979
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: A61F,A61M,A61N,H04R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use in treating tinnitus, comprising a sound processing unit, a tactile unit, and an interface therebetween, wherein: said tactile unit comprises an array of stimulators each of which can be independently actuated to apply a tactile stimulus to the tongue of a user, and an input for receiving a plurality of actuation signals from said interface and directing individual actuation signals to individual stimulators; and said sound processing unit comprises: an input for receiving an audio signal; a digital signal processor operable to analyze said audio signal and generate said plurality of actuation signals therefrom which are representative of said audio signal; and an output for receiving said plurality of actuation signals from said digital signal processor and providing said plurality of actuation signals to said interface.