Sound level method and manager, sound reproduction device and audio headset using same

Abstract

A sound level method and manager for managing a sound level during reproduction of a sound signal, to a sound reproduction device and to an audio headset using same. The method includes generating a management signal for managing the sound reproduction as a function of at least one parameter of a neural signal relating to auditory tolerance picked up during listening to the reproduced sound signal. Thus, it is possible to automatically manage the sound level: either by adjusting it automatically or by signaling to the user that the sound level is not appropriate (in particular too high) based on the feeling of the user's brain. The user's brain is capable of detecting that the sound level is not appropriate even when the user themselves seems to be enjoying the current sound level.

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