Audiologic test apparatus, system and related method

An audiologic test system for performing an audiologic test, the audiologic test system comprising:

• an audiologic test apparatus comprising a processing unit;
• a test probe with a first part for insertion into an ear canal, the test probe being connected to the audiologic test apparatus;
• a first speaker at the test probe or at the audiologic test apparatus;
• and
• a first microphone at the test probe or at the audiologic test apparatus;
• wherein the audiologic test apparatus is configured to:
• provide a first signal with a first primary frequency component at a first primary frequency,
• obtain a first response signal,
• determine if a first insertion criterion is satisfied, wherein the first insertion criterion is based on the first signal and the first response signal, and
• initiate the audiologic test if at least the first insertion criterion is satisfied;
• and
• wherein the audiologic test apparatus is configured to provide a second signal with a second primary frequency component at a second primary frequency during the audiologic test, the first primary frequency being lower than the second primary frequency.

A method for performing an audiologic test comprising:

• generating a first signal with a first primary frequency component at a first primary frequency;
• detecting a first response signal;
• determining if a first insertion criterion is satisfied, wherein the first insertion criterion is based on the first signal and the first response signal;
• initiating the audiologic test if at least the first insertion criterion is satisfied;
• and
• generating a second signal with a second primary frequency component at a second primary frequency during the audiologic test, the first primary frequency being lower than the second primary frequency.