Modelling of the human middle ear via the Port Hamiltonian approach

Authors

Milka C. I. Madahana, Mohlalakoma Ngwako, Otis O. T. Nyandoro, John E. D. Ekoru

Abstract

A novel energy based model of the human middle ear is presented. A Port-Hamiltonian modelling approach is used in the development of the model. The model is used to illustrate, sound transmission through the middle ear of a healthy subject. Parameters for validating the developed model were obtained from existing literature. The results indicate a peak at 1 kHz, confirming the behaviour of the middle ear as a resonant system tuned to the frequency between 700 and 1200 kHz. The results were found to be comparable to clinical and audiological data in existing literature. Future improvements to the presented model would include the rotational motion of the Stapes in the middle ear.

Citation

• Journal: 2021 International Automatic Control Conference (CACS)
• Year: 2021
• Volume:
• Issue:
• Pages: 1–6
• Publisher: IEEE
• DOI: 10.1109/cacs52606.2021.9639063

BibTeX

@inproceedings{Madahana_2021,
  title={{Modelling of the human middle ear via the Port Hamiltonian approach}},
  DOI={10.1109/cacs52606.2021.9639063},
  booktitle={{2021 International Automatic Control Conference (CACS)}},
  publisher={IEEE},
  author={Madahana, Milka C. I. and Ngwako, Mohlalakoma and Nyandoro, Otis O. T. and Ekoru, John E. D.},
  year={2021},
  pages={1--6}
}

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