A Low-Resource Hearing Testing Device: An Arduino-Based Audiometer

This paper describes the development and testing of an Arduino-based audiometer for measuring ten levels of sound generated by a speaker. The device uses an Arduino UNO platform and includes an OLED display, a MAX7219 matrix LED, and a push-button for the person being tested to indicate when they h...

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Main Authors: Ammar A. Majeed, Ismail Sharhan Baqer, Raad Farhood Chisab, Douaa Ali Saed
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Published: middle technical university 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://journal.mtu.edu.iq/index.php/MTU/article/view/1741
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description This paper describes the development and testing of an Arduino-based audiometer for measuring ten levels of sound generated by a speaker. The device uses an Arduino UNO platform and includes an OLED display, a MAX7219 matrix LED, and a push-button for the person being tested to indicate when they hear a sound level. The results showed that the device could accurately measure sound levels and provide a reliable measure of hearing sensitivity. Arduino-based audiometers have several advantages over traditional audiometers, including low cost, portability, and customizability. However, the accuracy of these devices compared to traditional audiometers is still an area of concern, and further research is needed to validate their use in clinical settings. This paper contributes to the growing body of literature on the development and validation of Arduino-based audiometers and demonstrates the potential of these devices to provide an affordable and accessible way to diagnose hearing loss.
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spelling doaj-art-9c787b8a793d4f9eaae3bf7fb6946d022025-08-20T03:06:44Zengmiddle technical universityJournal of Techniques1818-653X2708-83832025-03-017110.51173/jt.v7i1.1741A Low-Resource Hearing Testing Device: An Arduino-Based AudiometerAmmar A. Majeed0Ismail Sharhan Baqer1Raad Farhood Chisab2Douaa Ali Saed3Technical Institute / Kut, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, IraqCollege of Engineering, University of Wasit, Wasit, IraqTechnical Institute / Kut, Middle Technical University, Baghdad, IraqCollege of Engineering, University of Wasit, Wasit, Iraq This paper describes the development and testing of an Arduino-based audiometer for measuring ten levels of sound generated by a speaker. The device uses an Arduino UNO platform and includes an OLED display, a MAX7219 matrix LED, and a push-button for the person being tested to indicate when they hear a sound level. The results showed that the device could accurately measure sound levels and provide a reliable measure of hearing sensitivity. Arduino-based audiometers have several advantages over traditional audiometers, including low cost, portability, and customizability. However, the accuracy of these devices compared to traditional audiometers is still an area of concern, and further research is needed to validate their use in clinical settings. This paper contributes to the growing body of literature on the development and validation of Arduino-based audiometers and demonstrates the potential of these devices to provide an affordable and accessible way to diagnose hearing loss. https://journal.mtu.edu.iq/index.php/MTU/article/view/1741ArduinoPortable AudiometerHearing TestingHealthcare TechnologyElectronic Medical Devices
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Journal of Techniques
Arduino
Portable Audiometer
Hearing Testing
Healthcare Technology
Electronic Medical Devices
title A Low-Resource Hearing Testing Device: An Arduino-Based Audiometer
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title_fullStr A Low-Resource Hearing Testing Device: An Arduino-Based Audiometer
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title_short A Low-Resource Hearing Testing Device: An Arduino-Based Audiometer
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topic Arduino
Portable Audiometer
Hearing Testing
Healthcare Technology
Electronic Medical Devices
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