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Microphones; Wireless headsets for smartphones; Batteries for hearing aids; Battery chargers for use with hearing aids; Remote controls for hearing aids; Recorded software for controlling, operating, configuring, setting and adjusting hearing aids; Downloadable computer software for controlling, operating, configuring, adapting and adjusting hearing aids Hearing aids; Ear plugs for hearing protection
2.
Method for authenticating a user of a binaural hearing system
There is provided a method for authenticating a user of a binaural hearing system comprising two hearing devices, the method comprising: registering the binaural hearing system with a relying party as a single authenticator for authenticating the user, thereby generating authentication data; synchronizing the two hearing devices regarding the authentication data; and using either one of the two hearing devices as the single authenticator by utilizing the authentication data to authenticate the user to the relying party in response to a request by the relying party.
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There is provided a method for streaming a multichannel audio signal comprising a first channel (L) and a second channel (R) from an audio source device to a binaural hearing system comprising a first hearing device worn at first ear of a user and a second hearing device worn at a second ear of the user.
G10L 19/00 - Speech or audio signal analysis-synthesis techniques for redundancy reduction, e.g. in vocodersCoding or decoding of speech or audio signals, using source filter models or psychoacoustic analysis
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(1) Batteries for hearing aids; digital audio receivers used for streaming audio data to hearing aids; downloadable computer software for streaming audio data to hearing aids; downloadable software as a medical device [SaMD] for calibrating and changing the settings of a cochlear implant based on personalized patient data; hearing aid battery chargers; microphones; remote controls for hearing aids; software for the control, operation, configuration, adjustment and adaptation of hearing aids; wireless headsets
(2) Cochlear implants comprised of artificial materials; hearing aids; medical hearing instruments and parts of such devices
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Retail store services featuring hearing aids and hearing protection devices; Providing commercial information and advice in the field of hearing aids and hearing protection devices Services of a hearing aid acoustician, namely, fitting hearing aids, providing audiological advice, carrying out hearing tests, and carrying out audiological examinations and measurements
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Protective element for an electroacoustic transducer of a hearing device or for a sound tube included in a hearing device
Described herein are a protective element configured to be connected to an electroacoustic transducer or a sound tube included in a hearing device, the protective element comprising a 3D-shaped membrane that has two or more first portions having a first thickness that are configured to transmit sound and two or more second portions having a second thickness. The first thickness is less than the second thickness such that a rigidity of the 3D-shaped membrane is greater at the two or more second portions than at the two or more first portions. At least two of the two or more second portions are spaced from one another along a circumference of the 3D-shaped membrane by at least one of the two or more first portions.
The disclosure relates to a method of operating a hearing device configured be worn at an ear of a user, the method comprising receiving an audio signal; processing the audio signal by at least one audio processing algorithm to generate a processed audio signal; and outputting, by an output transducer included in the hearing device, an output audio signal based on the processed audio signal so as to stimulate the user's hearing. The disclosure further relates to a hearing device configured to perform the method.
The disclosure relates to a method of operating a hearing device configured to be at least partially inserted into an ear canal of a user, the method comprising receiving an input audio signal; amplifying the input audio signal; and outputting, by an output transducer included in the hearing device, an output audio signal based on the amplified audio signal so as to stimulate the user's hearing.
A processing chip for processing audio signals using at least one deep neural network in a hearing device includes a first compute unit having a hardware architecture adapted for processing one or more convolutional neural network layers of the at least one deep neural network, a second compute unit having a hardware architecture adapted for processing one or more recurrent neural network layers of the at least one deep neural network, a shared memory unit for storing data to be processed in respective layers of the at least one deep neural network, the shared memory unit comprising a memory controller configured for running on a memory controller clock frequency that is higher than a compute unit clock frequency of both the first compute unit and the second compute unit, and a data bus system for providing access to the shared memory unit.
A hearing system includes an input unit for obtaining an input audio signal, a processing unit for processing the input audio signal to obtain an output audio signal, and an output unit for outputting the output audio signal. The processing unit comprises: a first audio signal path having a noise cancellation unit for obtaining a target audio signal from the input audio signal, the noise cancellation unit comprising a neural network for contributing to obtaining the target audio signal, a second audio signal path bypassing the noise cancellation unit, and a mixing unit for mixing the target audio signal from the first audio signal path with audio signals from the second audio signal path for obtaining the output audio signal. The mixing unit is configured to adjust a contribution of the target audio signal to the output audio signal based on a user-set noise cancellation strength.
A hearing system includes an input unit for obtaining an input audio signal, a processing unit for processing the input audio signal to obtain an output audio signal, and an output unit for outputting the output audio signal. The processing unit includes a first audio signal path having a noise cancellation unit for obtaining a target audio signal from the input audio signal, the noise cancellation unit comprising a neural network for contributing to obtaining the target audio signal, a second audio signal path bypassing the noise cancellation unit, and a mixing unit for mixing the target audio signal from the first audio signal path with audio signals from the second audio signal path for obtaining the output audio signal, wherein the second audio signal path comprises a delay compensation unit for compensating processing times in the first audio signal path.
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Hearing aids Services of an audioprosthetist, namely, providing hearing aid fitting services, audiological consulting, performing hearing tests, and conducting audiological examinations and measurements; providing information relating to hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders, and their treatment; providing medical and audiological information in the field of hearing, hearing aids and hearing aid services
A microphone assembly includes at least three microphones to capture an input audio signal; an audio signal processing unit for processing the input audio signals to generate an output audio signal with a directivity; an audio source direction estimation unit; and a control unit. The audio source direction estimation unit includes first and second direction of arrival estimation modules for estimating first and second angles of incidence between an audio source and first and second axes defined by first and second pairs of the microphones, respectively; and an elevation estimation module for estimating an angle of elevation of the audio source with regard to a microphone plane based on the estimated first angle of incidence and the estimated second angle of incidence. The control unit uses the estimated angle of elevation to control a directivity parameter of the audio signal processing unit.
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hearing aids Hearing aid services; medical information; providing information in the fields of hearing health care and hearing health topics; providing medical information in the field of audiology and mental health; providing information in the field of treatment and testing for hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders; hearing test services; hearing aid fitting services; consultancy relating to hearing tests
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hearing aids Hearing aid services; medical information; providing information in the fields of hearing health care and hearing health topics; providing medical information in the field of audiology and mental health; providing information in the field of treatment and testing for hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders; hearing test services; hearing aid fitting services; consultancy relating to hearing tests
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hearing aids Hearing aid services; medical information; providing information in the fields of hearing health care and hearing health topics; providing medical information in the field of audiology and mental health; providing information in the field of treatment and testing for hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders; hearing test services; hearing aid fitting services; consultancy relating to hearing tests
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hearing aids Hearing aid services; medical information; providing information in the fields of hearing health care and hearing health topics; providing medical information in the field of audiology and mental health; providing information in the field of treatment for hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders; hearing aid fitting services
The disclosure relates to a hearing system comprising a first hearing device including a first sensor configured to provide first sensor data; a second hearing device including a second sensor configured to provide second sensor data indicative of a displacement of the second hearing device and/or a property detected on the user at the location of the second hearing device; and a processing unit communicatively coupled to the first and second sensor. The disclosure further relates to a method of operating the hearing system and a computer-implemented method.
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An assistive listening device includes a microphone arrangement for capturing an input microphone audio signal; a microphone signal processing unit for processing the input microphone audio signal so as to generate a processed microphone audio signal; a USB interface for connecting to a communication device, the USB interface comprising a USB audio input port to receive a USB input audio signal from the communication device and a USB audio output port to transmit a USB output audio signal to the communication device; a USB audio signal processing unit for processing the USB input audio signal so as to generate a processed USB input audio signal; a wireless interface for transmitting an output audio signal via a wireless link to a hearing device; and a control unit for selecting one of a first, second and third streaming mode and for operating the assistive listening device according to the selected streaming mode.
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Microphones; wireless headsets; batteries for hearing aids;
charging cases for hearing aids; remote controls; software
for controlling, operating, configuring, setting and
adjusting hearing aids; downloadable computer software for
use with hearing aids. Hearing aids; Hearing protection devices; ear plugs (ear
protection devices). Retail services in the field of hearing aids and hearing
protection devices; Providing commercial information and
advice for consumers in the choice of products and services
in the field of hearing aids and hearing protection devices. Services of an audioprosthetist, in particular the
adaptation of hearing aids, audiological consulting,
performing hearing tests, conducting audiological
examinations and measurements.
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Method and system for collecting usage data of hearing devices
A method includes providing a hearing device with a key, which is a secret asymmetric private key or a secret shared symmetric key, and storing the key on the hearing device; logging data related to a usage of the hearing device and storing the logged usage data on the hearing device; signing the stored logged usage data, using the key stored on the hearing device; transmitting the signed stored logged usage data from the hearing device to a data lake separate from the hearing device; verifying the signature of the signed logged usage data received from the hearing device by using the public key that corresponds to the private key stored on the hearing device or by using a secret shared symmetric key corresponding to the shared secret symmetric key stored on the hearing device; and, if the signature is verified, processing the signed logged usage data.
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Systems and Methods for Facilitating Implementation of a Musician Performance Mode by a Hearing Device
An exemplary method includes a hearing system determining, while a hearing device is operating according to a musician performance mode, an input sound classification associated with sound in an environment while a user of the hearing device is participating in a musical performance, selecting, based on the input sound classification, a first musician sound processing pattern from a plurality of musician sound processing patterns, and directing the hearing device to process the sound in accordance with the first musician sound processing pattern.
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Microphones; wireless headsets; batteries for hearing aids;
charging cases for hearing aids; remote controls; software
for controlling, operating, configuring, setting and
adjusting hearing aids; downloadable computer software for
use with hearing aids. Hearing aids; Hearing protection devices; ear plugs (ear
protection devices). Retail services in the field of hearing aids and hearing
protection devices; Providing commercial information and
advice for consumers in the choice of products and services
in the field of hearing aids and hearing protection devices. Services of an audioprosthetist, in particular the
adaptation of hearing aids, audiological consulting,
performing hearing tests, conducting audiological
examinations and measurements.
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Hearing system comprising at least one hearing device
A hearing system comprises at least one hearing device having an input unit for obtaining an input audio signal, a processing unit for processing the input audio signal to obtain an output audio signal, and an output unit for outputting the output audio signal. The hearing system further comprises an estimation unit for estimating a signal property of the input audio signal. The processing unit comprises a first audio signal path having a noise cancellation unit for obtaining a target audio signal from the input audio signal, a second audio signal path bypassing the noise cancellation unit and a mixing unit for mixing the target audio signal with audio signals from the second audio signal path for obtaining the output audio signal. The mixing unit is configured to adjust the contribution of the target audio signal to the output audio signal.
A hearing device charger for use with a hearing device including a charger housing, a transmitter coil, a power supply operably connected to the transmitter coil, and a hearing device support, defining a central axis and associated with the charger housing and the transmitter coil, configured to rotate the transmitter coil relative to the charger housing.
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A hearing device charger including a charger housing and a hearing device support post, associated with the charger housing, including a top wall, with a top recess that extends a first distance in a first direction from an open end to a closed end and is configured to receive a portion of the hearing device housing, and a side wall that extends away from the top wall in the first direction and defines a support post outer perimeter and a support post outer recess that extends inwardly from the support post outer perimeter and extends a second distance away from the top wall in the first direction that is greater than the first distance and is configured to receive the hearing device removal handle. A transmitter coil may be associate with the hearing device support post, and a power supply may be operably connected to the transmitter coil.
A processing chip for processing audio signals using at least one deep neural network (DNN) in a hearing device comprises a first compute unit having a hardware architecture adapted for processing one or more convolutional neural network layers of the at least one DNN, a second compute unit having hardware architecture adapted for processing one or more recurring neural network layers of the at least DNN, a control unit for directing the first and second compute units when to compute a respective layer of the at least one DNN, a shared memory unit of storing data to be processed in respective layers of the at least one DNN, and a data bus system for providing access to the shared memory unit for each of the first and the second compute unit.
An exemplary hearing device may comprise an in-the-ear (“ITE”) component comprising a shell that is custom formed of a soft material by additive manufacturing to fit at least partially within an ear canal of the user. The shell may include a compressible region provided along an outer surface of the shell that is configured to contact a wall of the ear canal. The compressible region may be deformable due to a cavity that is located within the shell in the compressible region and that is configured to deform and/or compress when the ear canal deforms while the ITE component is inserted within the ear canal of the user.
A hearing system having a hearing device, including a receiver antenna assembly with a receiver core having a relatively high magnetic permeability and a receiver coil wound around the receiver core, operably connected to a rechargeable power source, and a hearing device charger, including a transmitter antenna assembly, with a transmitter core having a relatively high magnetic permeability and a transmitter coil wound around the transmitter core, operably connected to a power supply. The respective configurations of the hearing device and the hearing device charger may be such that when the hearing device is in a charging position on the hearing device charger, the receiver core and the transmitter core together provides a closed loop path for magnetic flux.
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Hearing aids; hearing protection devices; ear plugs (ear
protection devices). Services of an audioprosthetist, in particular the
adaptation of hearing aids, audiological consulting,
performing hearing tests, conducting audiological
examinations and measurements; Providing information
relating to hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders,
and their treatment; providing medical and audiological
information in the field of hearing, hearing aids and
hearing aid services.
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AUTOMATICALLY INFORMING A USER ABOUT A CURRENT HEARING BENEFIT WITH A HEARING DEVICE
A method informs a user of a hearing device about a current hearing benefit with the hearing device. The method is performed by a hearing system including the hearing device, which is worn by the user. The method includes: acquiring a sound signal with a microphone of the hearing device, processing the acquired sound signal with the hearing device via a current audio processing profile and outputting the processed sound signal to the user; detecting a presence of a acoustic object in the sound signal; when the presence of a acoustic object is detected, estimating a current perception magnitude value for the current audio processing profile and a corresponding reference perception magnitude value for a reference audio processing profile; and notifying the user with a message, when a deviation between the current perception magnitude value and the reference perception magnitude value exceeds a threshold.
There is provided a method for sharing data generated by a hearing device, comprising providing an encryption key in the hearing device; providing a decryption key in an external entity separate from the hearing device; generating data by a sensor of the hearing device, encrypting the data with the encryption key and storing the encrypted data on the hearing device; reading the encrypted data from the hearing device; and decrypting the read encrypted data with the decryption key in the external entity, wherein a user authorizes access to the sensor generated data by the external entity.
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There is provided a method for transmitting audio signals, comprising: establishing a wireless link utilizing Bluetooth LE Audio between an audio signal transmission unit and an audio signal receiver unit; transmitting BIS data PDUs representative of an audio signal via the wireless link from the audio signal transmission unit to the audio signal receiver unit; and providing, by the audio signal transmission unit, a BIG control PDU with time-critical control data to be transmitted to the audio signal receiver unit as part of its payload, wherein a marked CRC value is provided in the standard CRC field of said BIG control PDU which is different from the standard CRC value of said BIG control PDU.
The disclosure relates to a method of optimizing audio processing in a hearing device configured to be worn at an ear of a user, the method comprising receiving an input audio signal; processing the input audio signal by a plurality of audio processing algorithms executed in a sequence and/or in parallel to generate a processed audio signal; and outputting, by an output transducer included in the hearing device, an output audio signal based on the processed audio signal so as to stimulate the user's hearing.
The disclosure relates to a method of operating a hearing device comprising an input transducer and an output transducer, the method comprising classifying an audio signal by attributing at least one class from a plurality of predetermined classes to the audio signal, wherein different audio processing instructions are associated with different classes; and modifying the audio signal by applying the audio processing instructions associated with the class attributed to the audio signal. The disclosure further relates to a hearing device configured to perform the method.
System and methods are presented for detecting an authentic copy of a deep neural network in a device without reverse engineering the device. For example, the device can be a hearing device. A method is presented that includes providing audio signals to a deep neural network located in a hearing device, receiving signals from the deep neural network that are triggered by the transmitted audio signals, and determining whether the received signals were the expected signals. Specifically, the system can determine that an unauthorized entity embedded an unauthorized copy of the deep neural network in a hearing device.
There is provided a method of self-fitting of a binaural hearing system worn by a user. The method comprises: implementing a present fitting configuration in the binaural hearing system; generating a spatialized binaural audio signal representative of a virtual auditory scene including at least a first audio source at a given angular position relative to the user; reproducing the spatialized binaural audio signal via the binaural hearing system to the user; instructing the user to turn the user's head towards the first audio source; measuring the respective head movement of the user via at least one motion sensor; estimating from the measured head movement the user's ability of spatial sound identification with the present fitting configuration of the binaural hearing system; and maintaining or modifying the present fitting configuration based on the estimated user's ability of spatial sound identification.
An illustrative hearing system may include a housing having at least one light source and at least one detector. The at least one light source may be configured to emit a first light having a first excitation frequency and a second light having a second excitation frequency toward tissue at the ear. The at least one detector may be configured to detect intensities of the first light at frequencies offset from the first excitation frequency after the first light has been scattered by the tissue and intensities of the second light at frequencies offset from the second excitation frequency after the second light has been scattered by the tissue. A processing unit may be configured to determine, based on the intensities of the first light and the second light, a glucose value representative of a glucose concentration within the tissue.
An exemplary system includes a memory storing instructions and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instructions to perform a process. The process may comprise accessing a hearing loss profile of a user of a hearing device, determining, based on the hearing loss profile of the user, one or more acoustic parameters for voice notifications, and directing the hearing device to apply the one or more acoustic parameters to a voice notification to be presented to the user by way of the hearing device.
An exemplary hearing device includes a memory storing instructions and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The processor may be configured to execute the instructions to establish a first pairing relationship between the hearing device and a user interface device, receive, from the user interface device via a communication channel based on the first pairing relationship, user input provided by a user via a user interface of the user interface device, and authenticate, based on the user input, a second pairing relationship between the hearing device and a computing device distinct from the user interface device.
There is provided an audio transmission device for wirelessly transmitting an audio signal, comprising a first transceiver unit for generating a first RF signal from the audio signal according to a first wireless protocol in a frequency band; and a second transceiver unit for generating a second RF signal from the audio signal according to a second wireless protocol in said frequency band; wherein each transceiver unit is connected to an antenna for wirelessly transmitting the first and second RF signal, respectively, to an audio receiver device.
The disclosure relates to a method of operating a hearing device configured to be worn at an ear of a user. The method comprises receiving input audio signal indicative of a sound detected in the environment; processing the input audio signal; and outputting, by an output transducer included in the hearing device, an output audio signal based on the input audio signal so as to stimulate the user's hearing. The disclosure also relates to a hearing device for operating the method, and a computer-readable medium storing instructions for performing the method.
An exemplary computing device includes a memory storing instructions; and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instructions to perform a process. The process may comprise identifying a hearing profile of a user of a hearing device; providing audio content as an input to a machine learning model; generating modified audio content by adjusting a characteristic of the audio content based on an output of the machine learning model and the hearing profile of the user of the hearing device; and transmitting the modified audio content to the hearing device.
Small meander line antenna for in-the-ear hearing device, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a hearing device includes a housing configured for insertion in an ear canal of a user; and a face plate of the housing configured to carry electronic components of the hearing device. A meander line antenna is operatively coupled to the electronic components of the hearing devices, where conductive traces of the meander line antenna are at least partially shaped as meandering folds that are configured perpendicularly with respect to a principal plane of the face plate.
An exemplary hearing device includes a housing and a chip package disposed within the housing. The chip package may comprise a printed circuit board, an integrated circuit configured to perform an electronic function associated with the hearing device, and a plurality of solder bumps on a bottom surface of the integrated circuit. The plurality of solder bumps may provide conductive connectivity between the integrated circuit and the printed circuit board. The plurality of solder bumps may comprise a first group of solder bumps located within a center region of the bottom surface of the integrated circuit and a second group of solder bumps located within a peripheral region of the bottom surface, the peripheral region surrounding the center region. All signals required for the integrated circuit to perform the electronic function may be provided by way of the first group of solder bumps.
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(1) Transmitters, receivers and microphones, all solely for use with hearing aids and in the field of assistive hearing , none for use in association with digital set-top boxes for cable television services and none for use in association with cable television services and network services
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(1) Ear plugs for medical purposes; ear plugs for protection against noise; hearing aids; hearing protection earpieces (1) Services of an audioprosthetist, in particular the adaptation of hearing aids, audiological consulting, performing hearing tests, conducting audiological examinations and measurements; providing information relating to hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders, and their treatment; providing medical and audiological information in the field of hearing, hearing aids and hearing aid services
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Hearing aids; hearing protection devices, namely, wireless earbuds for noise reduction and hearing protection, noise filters and housings for hearing aids, and ear plugs for noise reduction; ear plugs for hearing protection Services of an audioprosthetist, namely, providing hearing aid fitting services, audiological consulting, performing hearing tests, and conducting audiological examinations and measurements; providing information relating to hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders, and their treatment; providing medical and audiological information in the field of hearing, hearing aids and hearing aid services
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Recorded software for controlling, operating, configuring, adjusting and fitting of hearing aids; recorded hearing aid operating software Hearing aids and parts of such devices
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10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
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Recorded software for controlling, operating, configuring, adjusting and fitting of hearing aids; recorded hearing aid operating software Hearing aids and parts of such devices
A method includes providing processed sound to a user wearing a hearing device, wherein the hearing device receives environmental sound from an environment of the user, processes the environmental sound with a fitting into the processed sound and outputs the processed sound to the user, wherein the fitting comprises sound processing parameters, which are adapted to needs of the user; receiving, via a user interface, a user text, input by the user, to indicate a problem of the user with the hearing device; and determining a problem diagnosis text and/or a fitting solution from the user text.
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computer chips, namely, electronic chips for hearing aids Hearing aids and structural parts therefor; electronic computer chips sold as a component of hearing aids
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computer chips, namely, electronic chips for hearing aids Hearing aids and structural parts therefor; electronic computer chips sold as a component of hearing aids
A hearing device includes a processor and a wireless transceiver operatively connected with the processor and configured to connect via a wireless link with a remote device and to exchange bi-directional audio packets with the remote device. The processor is configured to monitor an audio link quality and adapt a transmit power of the hearing device as a function of the audio link quality.
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Downloadable computer software for developing, assessing,
training, improving and testing cognitive skills;
downloadable computer game software for developing,
assessing, training, improving and testing cognitive skills.
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10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
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Retail store services in the field of hearing aids and hearing protection devices; Providing commercial information and advice to consumers when selecting products and services in the field of hearing aids and hearing protection devices microphones; wireless headsets for smartphones; batteries for hearing aids; battery charging containers for hearing aids; remote controls for hearing aids; recorded software for controlling, operating, configuring, setting and adjusting hearing aids; downloadable computer software to control, operate, configure, adapt and adjust hearing aids hearing aids; hearing protection devices, namely, ear plugs consisting of an ear piece including filters, earphones for medical purposes, in-ear monitors for medical purposes, acoustic filters for hearing protection, and hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound and structural parts for the aforementioned goods; Earplugs for hearing protection Services of a hearing aid acoustician, namely, fitting hearing aids, providing audiological advice, carrying out hearing tests, and carrying out audiological examinations and measurements
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10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
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Retail store services in the field of hearing aids and hearing protection devices; Providing commercial information and advice to consumers when selecting products and services in the field of hearing aids and hearing protection devices microphones; wireless headsets for smartphones; batteries for hearing aids; battery charging containers for hearing aids; remote controls for hearing aids; recorded software for controlling, operating, configuring, setting and adjusting hearing aids; downloadable computer software to control, operate, configure, adapt and adjust hearing aids hearing aids; hearing protection devices, namely, ear plugs consisting of an ear piece including filters, earphones for medical purposes, in-ear monitors for medical purposes, acoustic filters for hearing protection, and hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound and structural parts for the aforementioned goods; Earplugs for hearing protection Services of a hearing aid acoustician, namely, fitting hearing aids, providing audiological advice, carrying out hearing tests, and carrying out audiological examinations and measurements
An illustrative hearing system may include an optical waveguide at least partially positioned within an ear canal of a user and having a sensing region located between a first end and a second end of the optical waveguide. A light source may be configured to emit light into the optical waveguide at the first end, such that a first portion of the light may exit the optical waveguide at the sensing region and be absorbed by cerumen within the ear canal. A detector may be configured to detect a second portion of the light that exits the optical waveguide at the second end. A processing unit may be configured to determine, based on the second portion of the light detected by the detector and the light emitted by the light source, a glucose value representative of a glucose concentration in the cerumen.
An exemplary system includes a memory storing instructions and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instructions to perform a process comprising: accessing fitting data representative of fitting parameters set by a fitting application to fit a hearing device to a user; determining user behavior data indicative of a hearing intention of the user in an auditory scene where the user is located; determining auditory scene data representative of information about the auditory scene; and implementing, based on the fitting data, the user behavior data, and the auditory scene data, a sound processing delay scheme for use by the hearing device.
An exemplary hearing system includes a hearing device, a memory storing instructions and one or more processors communicatively coupled to the memory and configured to execute the instructions to perform a process comprising: accessing operating service tier data that associates a first operating service tier with a first set of hearing device functions and a second operating service tier with a second set of hearing device functions; detecting, while the hearing device operates in accordance with the first set of hearing device functions associated with the first operating service tier, a satisfaction of a condition associated with the second operating service tier; and directing, based on the detecting the satisfaction of the condition, the hearing device to switch from operating in accordance with the first set of hearing device functions to operating in accordance with the second set of hearing device functions.
A method of audio signal processing, a hearing system and a hearing device. A primary input audio signal is obtained using an audio input unit of a hearing device. A secondary input audio signal is obtained using a second device of the hearing system. The secondary input audio signal is transmitted from the second device to the hearing device. A level feature is determined based on the primary and secondary input audio signals using a feature estimation unit of the hearing device. An output audio signal is obtained by an audio processing unit, wherein the level feature is used for steering at least one audio processing routine of the audio processing unit. The output audio signal is outputted by an audio output unit of the hearing device.
Described herein are a protective element configured to be connected to an electroacoustic transducer or a sound tube included in a hearing device, the protective element comprising a 3D-shaped membrane enclosing a cavity with an opening at which the membrane is configured to connect to the transducer or sound tube, wherein the membrane has one or more thinner portions configured to transmit sound and one or more thicker portions at which a rigidity of the membrane is greater than at the thinner portions.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
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Goods & Services
(1) Batteries for hearing aids; downloadable computer software for streaming audio data to hearing aids; hearing aid battery chargers; hearing aid operating software; microphones; remote controls for hearing aids; software for the control, operation, configuration, adjustment and adaptation of hearing aids; wireless headsets
(2) Custom ear plugs for the hearing impaired; ear plugs for medical purposes; ear plugs for protection against noise; hearing aids; hearing protection earmuffs; hearing protection earpieces; hearing protection headsets (1) Providing information for the purchase of hearing aids; retail services for hearing aids; retail services for hearing protection devices
(2) Consultancy in the medical aspects of audiology; consultancy relating to hearing tests; hearing aid fitting services; hearing aid services; hearing assessment, testing, evaluation, diagnosis and consultation services; medical consultancy relating to hearing loss; providing information about hearing aids and hearing loss via a website
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
(1) Batteries for hearing aids; downloadable computer software for streaming audio data to hearing aids; hearing aid battery chargers; hearing aid operating software; microphones; remote controls for hearing aids; software for the control, operation, configuration, adjustment and adaptation of hearing aids; wireless headsets
(2) Custom ear plugs for the hearing impaired; ear plugs for medical purposes; ear plugs for protection against noise; hearing aids; hearing protection earmuffs; hearing protection earpieces; hearing protection headsets (1) Providing information for the purchase of hearing aids; retail services for hearing aids; retail services for hearing protection devices
(2) Consultancy in the medical aspects of audiology; consultancy relating to hearing tests; hearing aid fitting services; hearing aid services; hearing assessment, testing, evaluation, diagnosis and consultation services; medical consultancy relating to hearing loss; providing information about hearing aids and hearing loss via a website
A method of processing sensor data generated in a hearing device is disclosed, the hearing device comprising a BTE housing configured to be worn behind an ear of a user and an ITE housing configured to be at least partially inserted into an ear canal of the ear. The method may include receiving, from a movement sensor included in the BTE housing, BTE housing movement data indicative of movements of the BTE housing; receiving, from an ear canal sensor included in the ITE housing, ear canal sensor data affected by movements of an ear canal wall, characterized by determining a correlation between the BTE housing movement data and at least part of the ear canal sensor data; and separating, based on the correlation, information about movements of the ear canal wall relative to the BTE housing from at least part of the ear canal sensor data.
An exemplary hearing device is configured to determine a first and a second sound pressure level (SPL) of a first and second spectral portion, respectively, of an ipsilateral audio signal representative of audio content. The first and second spectral portions have frequencies included in a first and a second frequency range, respectively, with the second frequency range being higher than the first frequency range. The device may further determine that the first SPL is greater than the second SPL by at least a threshold SPL amount and determine that a symmetry level between the ipsilateral and a contralateral audio signal is at least a threshold symmetry level. Based on these determinations, the hearing device may determine that the audio content comprises own voice content.
G10L 17/26 - Recognition of special voice characteristics, e.g. for use in lie detectorsRecognition of animal voices
G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination
H04R 5/033 - Headphones for stereophonic communication
G10L 25/21 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups characterised by the type of extracted parameters the extracted parameters being power information
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
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44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Apparatus and devices for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound, all for use in connection with hearing aids; recorded software used to control, operate, configure, adjust and adapt hearings aids; recorded software used to control, operate, configure, adjust and adapt cochlear implant sound processors; recorded software for fitting hearing aids; downloadable computer software for use with hearing aids used for hearing aid pairing, hearing aid adjustments, and connecting with hearing care professionals for assistance with hearing aids; downloadable computer software that provides educational and instructional information for cochlear implant sound processors; recorded software for processing and transmission of sound between audiologic communication devices; recorded software for use in audiologic communication devices for measuring and sorting sound pressure and for identifying speech and noise; downloadable computer software for connecting, controlling, adjusting and adapting audiologic communication devices in the nature of sound processors, and microphones, amplifiers, transmitters and receivers all used with medical hearing instruments; digital wireless hearing aid accessories, namely, remote controls, charging stations, transceivers, and amplifiers all of the foregoing specially adapted for use with hearing aids Cochlea implants; hearing aids; medical hearing instruments; hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; ear plugs for hearing protection; wireless transmitters and receivers for use with hearing aids; digital wireless hearing aid accessories, namely, transmitters, receivers, and microphones all of the foregoing specially adapted for use with hearing aids Retail and online retail store services featuring hearing aids, hearing instruments and hearing products; wholesale store services featuring hearing aids, hearing instruments and hearing products Medical services; consulting services in the field of use of hearing aid apparatus for the hearing impaired, namely hearing aids and hearing protectors; consulting services in the field of artificial hearing apparatus, namely, cochlear implants
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Battery Compartment of a Hearing Device Configured to Inhibit the Ingress of Debris Into the Battery Compartment
Described is a hearing device configured to be worn by a user, the hearing device having a battery compartment configured to house a battery and a microphone, wherein the battery compartment is located in a housing. The housing includes: a casing configured to form the battery compartment; and a lid member having a hinged end pivotally connected to the casing such that the lid member is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position relative to the casing; wherein the lid member is formed to define an opening through the lid member; wherein, when the lid member is in the closed position, the opening is configured to allow the microphone to be in air communication with ambient air.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Transmitters and receivers for use with hearing aids;
apparatus and devices for recording, transmission or
reproduction of sound, all for use in connection with
hearing aids; software for hearing aids and cochlea
implants; software for audiologic communication devices;
digital wireless hearing aid accessories. Cochlear implants; Hearing aids and hearing instruments;
hearing protectors; ear plugs (hearing protection). Retail sales and wholesale services for hearing aids and
instruments and hearing protectors. Medical services; Consulting services regarding the use of
hearing aid apparatus for the hearing impaired and
artificial implants, namely hearing aids, cochlear implants,
hearing protectors.
A system includes a user-worn device such as a hearing device having a physiological sensor for measuring physiologic data or physical activity data of a user, and a user computing device. The user computing device is in communication with the user-worn device executes an app that obtains the physiologic data or physical activity data of the user from the user-worn device. The user computing device also, for each of a plurality time recurring time periods (e.g., one week), evaluates the obtained data for a current or prior time period and determines a current physical activity level based on the evaluated data, and adaptively determines a physical activity goal for a coming time period based on the determined current physical activity level.
An exemplary interactive hearing services kiosk includes one or more walls configured to define a space; a first door providing access to the space; one or more media devices; one or more user display screens, at least one of the one or more user display screens is located on the outside of at least one of the one or more walls of the kiosk so as to define an outside display screen; and a controller. The controller may be configured to display, via the outside display screen, one or more prompts that are associated with one or more hearing services and receive input that is responsive to the one or more prompts. The input may include at least one response via the one or more media devices. The controller may be configured to validate the input and generate one or more recommendations based on a validated input.
An exemplary system includes a processor communicatively coupled to a memory and configured to execute instructions to provide a frequency lowering scheme that maps at least some audio frequencies included in a first set of audio frequencies to relatively lower audio frequencies to form a second set of audio frequencies, provide a first output frequency-based curve representing a set of values of a fitting-related parameter at frequencies included in the second set of audio frequencies, generate, based on an inverse application of the frequency lowering scheme, a second output frequency-based curve representing the set of values of the fitting-related parameter with respect to the first set of audio frequencies, and present a graph including a first axis to which the first set of audio frequencies is assigned, a second axis to which a quantification of the fitting-related parameter is assigned, and the second frequency-based curve.
An exemplary system includes a processor communicatively coupled to a memory and configured to execute instructions to generate a modified audiogram for a user of a hearing device. The modified audiogram may be based on a frequency lowering scheme that maps at least some audio frequencies included in a first set of audio frequencies to relatively lower audio frequencies to form a second set of audio frequencies. The modified audiogram may indicate a set of modified hearing thresholds of the user at the first set of audio frequencies. The generating of the modified audiogram may include applying an inverse of the frequency lowering scheme to the set of modified hearing thresholds at the second set of audio frequencies to obtain the set of modified hearing thresholds of the modified audiogram at the first set of audio frequencies.
An illustrative hearing device may be configured to determine that first sensor data output by a first sensor included in the hearing device satisfies a first predetermined condition and query, based on the first sensor data satisfying the first predetermined condition, a second sensor included in the hearing device for second sensor data. The hearing device may further be configured to determine that second sensor data output from the second sensor satisfies a second predetermined condition and initiate, based on at least the first sensor data satisfying the first predetermined condition and the second sensor data satisfying the second predetermined condition, operation of a physiological sensor included in the hearing device and configured to measure a physiological property of the user.
An exemplary system includes a processor communicatively coupled to a memory and configured to execute instructions to access configuration parameters indicative of a current configuration of a hearing device and determine, based on the configuration parameters, a plurality of text-based notifications associated with the current configuration of the hearing device. Each text-based notification included in the plurality of text-based notifications may be indicative of a different issue to be considered when fitting the hearing device to a user. The processor may further execute the instructions to present, within a graphical user interface view displayed by a display device, a hearing device fitting interface concurrently with a listing of at least some of the plurality of text-based notifications.
A hearing device arrangement includes two hearing devices which are connected to each other in a data transmitting manner. Each hearing device includes an audio input unit for obtaining an input audio signal, a processing unit for audio signal processing of the input audio signal to obtain an output audio signal, a neural network which, when executed by the processing unit performs a processing step of the audio signal processing, and an audio output unit for outputting the output audio signal. The hearing device arrangement is configured to transmit neural network data of the neural network of at least one of the hearing devices to the respective other hearing device to be used in the audio signal processing by the processing unit of the respective other hearing device.
An illustrative hearing device may include a battery compartment located in a housing and including a microphone and a battery. The housing may include a casing forming the battery compartment and a lid member having a hinged end pivotally connected to the casing such that the lid member is configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position relative to the casing. The lid member may be formed to define an opening through the lid member that is configured to allow the microphone and the battery to be in air communication with ambient air when the lid member is in the closed position.
