Disclosed is a hearing device comprising a charging receiver circuit configured for converting an electromagnetic signal into a direct current, DC, signal. The charging receiver circuit comprises a receiver coil circuit configured to receive the electromagnetic signal from a power transmitter and to generate an alternating current, AC, signal having a peak amplitude in response to the received electromagnetic signal, and a rectifier circuit arranged in connection with the receiver coil circuit, wherein the rectifier circuit is configured to receive the generated AC signal and to output the DC signal having a magnitude being above the peak amplitude of the generated AC signal.
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
H02M 7/10 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power output without possibility of reversal by static converters using discharge tubes without control electrode or semiconductor devices without control electrode arranged for operation in series, e.g. for multiplication of voltage
An in-the-ear (ITE) part includes: a connector for coupling with a BTE part; a hollow earmould comprising a front end, a rear end, and a hollow cavity, wherein the front end of the earmould is configured to face a tympanic membrane of the user, the front end comprising a front opening, the front opening comprising a front filter, the rear end comprising a rear opening; a receiver in the hollow cavity; a sound passage extending between the front opening and the rear end; an active vent, wherein when the active vent is in an open state, the active vent provides a fluid connection through the sound passage, and wherein when the active vent is in a closed state, the active vent hinders the fluid connection through the sound passage; and a rear filter at the rear opening, or in the hollow cavity between the rear opening and the active vent.
An accessory device includes: an antenna; a processing unit; and a memory storing a first accessory device parameter; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain the first accessory device parameter, obtain a first hearing device parameter received via the antenna of the accessory device, determine a first criterion value based on the first hearing device parameter and the first accessory device parameter, and perform a comparison between a received signal strength indicator and the first criterion value, the received signal strength indicator indicating or being associated with a radiated power transmitted from a hearing device and received at the accessory device; and wherein the processing unit is configured to perform a pairing action if a result of the comparison satisfies a criterion.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
4.
SUPERVISOR FEEDBACK SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS
A method of operating a supervisor feedback system comprising a supervisor device, a first agent device, and a second agent device is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining first performance data comprising one or more first performance parameters associated with a performance of a first agent during one or more first calls; obtaining second performance data comprising one or more second performance parameters associated with a performance of a second agent during one or more second calls; determining, based on the first performance data and the second performance data, a notification scheme for notifying a supervisor of the performance of the first agent and the second agent; outputting, based on the notification scheme, one or more notifications.
A hearing instrument includes: a first portion shaped and sized for placement at a pinna of a user’s ear; and a second portion having an earpiece for placement in the user’s ear canal; wherein the second portion also comprises a connector assembly configured for electrically coupling to the first portion, the connector assembly having a plurality of connector wires, the plurality of connector wires comprising a first connector wire; wherein the second portion also comprises a receiver or miniature loudspeaker for receipt of an audio drive signal through at least the first connector wire; and wherein the second portion also comprises a non-volatile memory circuit having a data interface configured for receipt and transmittal of module data, the non-volatile memory circuit configured to store the module data, wherein the stored module data at least comprises electroacoustic calibration parameter(s) of the receiver or the miniature loudspeaker.
An audio system comprising an audio device and a charging cradle for storing the audio device. The charging cradle comprises a cradle housing with a device bay, a status detector, a cradle input interface, a rechargeable battery, and a cradle controller.
An audio system comprising an audio device and a charging cradle for storing the audio device. The charging cradle comprises a cradle housing with a device bay, a status detector, a cradle input interface, a rechargeable battery, and a cradle controller.
The device bay is configured to accommodate the audio device when the audio device is stored in the charging cradle.
An audio system comprising an audio device and a charging cradle for storing the audio device. The charging cradle comprises a cradle housing with a device bay, a status detector, a cradle input interface, a rechargeable battery, and a cradle controller.
The device bay is configured to accommodate the audio device when the audio device is stored in the charging cradle.
The status detector is configured to detect whether the audio device is stored in the charging cradle, determine a corresponding storing status, and provide the determined storing status in a cradle status signal to the cradle controller.
An audio system comprising an audio device and a charging cradle for storing the audio device. The charging cradle comprises a cradle housing with a device bay, a status detector, a cradle input interface, a rechargeable battery, and a cradle controller.
The device bay is configured to accommodate the audio device when the audio device is stored in the charging cradle.
The status detector is configured to detect whether the audio device is stored in the charging cradle, determine a corresponding storing status, and provide the determined storing status in a cradle status signal to the cradle controller.
The cradle input interface is configured to detect user input actions and provide indications of detected user input actions in a cradle input signal to the cradle controller.
An audio system comprising an audio device and a charging cradle for storing the audio device. The charging cradle comprises a cradle housing with a device bay, a status detector, a cradle input interface, a rechargeable battery, and a cradle controller.
The device bay is configured to accommodate the audio device when the audio device is stored in the charging cradle.
The status detector is configured to detect whether the audio device is stored in the charging cradle, determine a corresponding storing status, and provide the determined storing status in a cradle status signal to the cradle controller.
The cradle input interface is configured to detect user input actions and provide indications of detected user input actions in a cradle input signal to the cradle controller.
The rechargeable battery is configured to receive electric energy from an external energy source, store the received electrical energy, and provide stored electric energy to the audio device through the cradle controller and/or the device bay.
An audio system comprising an audio device and a charging cradle for storing the audio device. The charging cradle comprises a cradle housing with a device bay, a status detector, a cradle input interface, a rechargeable battery, and a cradle controller.
The device bay is configured to accommodate the audio device when the audio device is stored in the charging cradle.
The status detector is configured to detect whether the audio device is stored in the charging cradle, determine a corresponding storing status, and provide the determined storing status in a cradle status signal to the cradle controller.
The cradle input interface is configured to detect user input actions and provide indications of detected user input actions in a cradle input signal to the cradle controller.
The rechargeable battery is configured to receive electric energy from an external energy source, store the received electrical energy, and provide stored electric energy to the audio device through the cradle controller and/or the device bay.
In the audio system, the cradle controller is configured to provide a user output signal comprising an indication of control commands in response to receiving indications of detected user input actions in the cradle input signal and in dependence on the cradle status signal.
An audio system comprising an audio device and a charging cradle for storing the audio device. The charging cradle comprises a cradle housing with a device bay, a status detector, a cradle input interface, a rechargeable battery, and a cradle controller.
The device bay is configured to accommodate the audio device when the audio device is stored in the charging cradle.
The status detector is configured to detect whether the audio device is stored in the charging cradle, determine a corresponding storing status, and provide the determined storing status in a cradle status signal to the cradle controller.
The cradle input interface is configured to detect user input actions and provide indications of detected user input actions in a cradle input signal to the cradle controller.
The rechargeable battery is configured to receive electric energy from an external energy source, store the received electrical energy, and provide stored electric energy to the audio device through the cradle controller and/or the device bay.
In the audio system, the cradle controller is configured to provide a user output signal comprising an indication of control commands in response to receiving indications of detected user input actions in the cradle input signal and in dependence on the cradle status signal.
This enables using the controls of the cradle input interface for different purposes, depending on whether the audio device is stored in the charging cradle, and may thereby reduce the number of user controls required on the audio device and/or the charging cradle.
The present invention relates to an audio device with a housing, a microphone arm and a detector for determining an orientation of the microphone arm relative to the housing. The invention may advantageously be applied in audio devices having a microphone arm, such as headsets, earphones, hearing protectors and other audio devices used for sound pickup.
The present invention relates to an audio device with a housing, a microphone arm and a detector for determining an orientation of the microphone arm relative to the housing. The invention may advantageously be applied in audio devices having a microphone arm, such as headsets, earphones, hearing protectors and other audio devices used for sound pickup.
The audio device comprises a housing, a microphone arm that is mechanically and movably connected to the housing, a microphone unit arranged at or in the microphone arm and configured to pick up sound from the environment of the audio device and provide a corresponding microphone audio signal, a signal processor arranged at or in the housing and configured to provide electric power to the microphone unit, and a flexible substrate extending in a length direction between a first end mechanically connected to the housing and a second opposite end mechanically connected to the microphone arm.
The present invention relates to an audio device with a housing, a microphone arm and a detector for determining an orientation of the microphone arm relative to the housing. The invention may advantageously be applied in audio devices having a microphone arm, such as headsets, earphones, hearing protectors and other audio devices used for sound pickup.
The audio device comprises a housing, a microphone arm that is mechanically and movably connected to the housing, a microphone unit arranged at or in the microphone arm and configured to pick up sound from the environment of the audio device and provide a corresponding microphone audio signal, a signal processor arranged at or in the housing and configured to provide electric power to the microphone unit, and a flexible substrate extending in a length direction between a first end mechanically connected to the housing and a second opposite end mechanically connected to the microphone arm.
The flexible substrate is configured to bend in dependence on the microphone arm moving relative to the housing and comprises one or more electrical conductors electrically connecting the microphone unit and the signal processor to convey the electric power from the signal processor to the microphone unit and/or the microphone audio signal from the microphone unit to the signal processor.
The present invention relates to an audio device with a housing, a microphone arm and a detector for determining an orientation of the microphone arm relative to the housing. The invention may advantageously be applied in audio devices having a microphone arm, such as headsets, earphones, hearing protectors and other audio devices used for sound pickup.
The audio device comprises a housing, a microphone arm that is mechanically and movably connected to the housing, a microphone unit arranged at or in the microphone arm and configured to pick up sound from the environment of the audio device and provide a corresponding microphone audio signal, a signal processor arranged at or in the housing and configured to provide electric power to the microphone unit, and a flexible substrate extending in a length direction between a first end mechanically connected to the housing and a second opposite end mechanically connected to the microphone arm.
The flexible substrate is configured to bend in dependence on the microphone arm moving relative to the housing and comprises one or more electrical conductors electrically connecting the microphone unit and the signal processor to convey the electric power from the signal processor to the microphone unit and/or the microphone audio signal from the microphone unit to the signal processor.
The flexible substrate further comprises a bend sensor that is configured to change the value of an electric property in dependence on a bending of a first portion of the flexible substrate, and the audio device further comprises a bend detector electrically connected to the bend sensor and configured to estimate an orientation of the microphone arm relative to the housing in dependence on the value of the electric property of the bend sensor.
The present invention relates to an audio device with a housing, a microphone arm and a detector for determining an orientation of the microphone arm relative to the housing. The invention may advantageously be applied in audio devices having a microphone arm, such as headsets, earphones, hearing protectors and other audio devices used for sound pickup.
The audio device comprises a housing, a microphone arm that is mechanically and movably connected to the housing, a microphone unit arranged at or in the microphone arm and configured to pick up sound from the environment of the audio device and provide a corresponding microphone audio signal, a signal processor arranged at or in the housing and configured to provide electric power to the microphone unit, and a flexible substrate extending in a length direction between a first end mechanically connected to the housing and a second opposite end mechanically connected to the microphone arm.
The flexible substrate is configured to bend in dependence on the microphone arm moving relative to the housing and comprises one or more electrical conductors electrically connecting the microphone unit and the signal processor to convey the electric power from the signal processor to the microphone unit and/or the microphone audio signal from the microphone unit to the signal processor.
The flexible substrate further comprises a bend sensor that is configured to change the value of an electric property in dependence on a bending of a first portion of the flexible substrate, and the audio device further comprises a bend detector electrically connected to the bend sensor and configured to estimate an orientation of the microphone arm relative to the housing in dependence on the value of the electric property of the bend sensor.
Arranging the bend sensor at or in the flexible substrate may provide a both reliable and cost-effective estimation of the orientation of the microphone arm.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Downloadable mobile applications for personalizing, configuring and managing headsets, speakerphones and video devices; downloadable desktop software for personalizing, configuring and managing headsets, speakerphones and video devices; downloadable software for provisioning video devices; downloadable software for use by IT administrators to configure and manage headsets, speakerphones and video devices Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for managing, configuring and provisioning headsets, speakerphones and video devices; software as a service (SaaS) featuring software for managing, configuring and provisioning headsets, speakerphones and video devices
Hearing aids; medical devices and instruments for improving hearing; medical apparatus and instruments for use by or in connection with persons with impaired hearing, namely aids for the hearing impaired; acoustic amplifiers (hearing aids); medical devices such as cochlear implants and earphones for hearing enhancement
Hearing aids; medical devices and instruments for improving hearing; medical apparatus and instruments for use by or in connection with persons with impaired hearing, namely aids for the hearing impaired; acoustic amplifiers (hearing aids); medical devices such as cochlear implants and earphones for hearing enhancement
Disclosed is a hearing device comprising an input transducer configured to be arranged in an ear canal of a user and to provide an input signal. The hearing device further comprises a signal processing unit configured to receive the input signal from the input transducer and to generate a processed signal. The signal processing unit comprises an adaptive feedback filter characterized by its filter coefficients. The filter coefficients are configured to change in response to changes of the input signal. The signal processing unit is configured to monitor the filter coefficients. The signal processing unit is also configured to determine a state of the hearing device based on a threshold and the filter coefficients.
A hearing device and related methods are disclosed, the hearing device comprising an interface and one or more processors, the one or more processors comprising a first primary machine learning model and a first secondary machine learning model, the first primary machine learning model for provision of a first primary model output based on a first primary model input, the first secondary machine learning model for provision of a first secondary model output based on a first secondary model input, wherein the first secondary model input is based on the first primary model output.
Disclosed is a hearing device. The hearing device comprises a telecoil for communication in a first frequency band; a wireless communication device for communication in a second frequency band; and a printed circuit board, (PCB), comprising at least one conductive layer and at least one dielectric layer. The telecoil is arranged in a first section of the PCB and the wireless communication device is arranged in a second section of the PCB. The conductive layer comprises a first conductive trace provided in the first section of the PCB and a second conductive trace provided in the second section of the PCB. Further disclosed is a method of manufacturing a hearing device
A hearing system and related methods are disclosed, the hearing system comprising a hearing device and an accessory device, the hearing device comprising a first interface and one or more processors comprising a first primary machine learning model for provision of a first primary model output based on a first primary model input, the accessory device comprising a second interface and one or more processors comprising a second machine learning model for provision of a second model output based on a second model input, wherein the accessory device is configured to transmit, via the second interface, a first accessory device output based on the second model output, and wherein the hearing device is configured to receive, via the first interface, the first accessory device output, and wherein the first primary model input is based on the first accessory device output.
A hearing device comprises an interface, and a processor. The hearing device is configured to obtain a microphone input signal from a microphone of the hearing device. The hearing device is configured to obtain a transceiver input signal from a transceiver of the interface. The hearing device is configured to determine a time shift between the microphone input signal and the transceiver input signal. The hearing device is configured to determine a time delay based on the time shift. The hearing device is configured to process the transceiver input signal for provision of an output signal, wherein to process the transceiver input signal comprises to apply the time delay to the transceiver input signal for provision of a delayed transceiver input signal. The hearing device is configured to provide the output signal to a receiver of the hearing device for provision of an audio output signal.
A hearing device is disclosed. The hearing device comprises a housing. The hearing device comprises a microphone having a microphone inlet. The hearing device comprises a microphone inlet structure forming an inlet path from a first inlet to a second inlet, the first inlet facing a first direction and the second inlet facing a second direction different from the first direction, the inlet path comprising a first inlet path from the first inlet to the microphone inlet, and a second inlet path from the second inlet to the microphone inlet. The first inlet path comprises a first primary portion having a first primary center axis through the first inlet, the second inlet path comprises a second primary portion having a second primary center axis through the second inlet, wherein the first primary center axis and the second primary center axis are different.
Disclosed is an electrode configured to be arranged on a user's skin for recording electrical activity. The electrode comprises a first magnetic material extending along a first plane. The first magnetic material comprising a first surface being configured to be arranged on the user's skin. The electrode comprises a magnet arranged in a distance away from the first magnetic material such that the first magnetic material magnetically interacts with the magnet. The electrode comprises an attaching member arranged in contact with the first magnetic material and with the magnet to maintain the distance between the first magnetic material and the magnet.
Disclosed is a system for creating a spatial model of a room comprising a plurality of audio and/or video devices. The system comprises a first device and a second device, the first device being a video device capable of capturing a stream of images of the room and the second device being an audio and/or video device. The system comprises one or more processing units configured to: obtaining a first image captured by the first device; and creating a spatial model of the room by processing the first image to identify the second device and estimate the location of the second device in the room.
Disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising a camera and a processing unit operatively coupled to the camera, wherein the processing unit is configured to: receive a sequence of images captured by the camera; process a first image of the received sequence of images to compute respective likelihoods of each of a plurality of predetermined facial features being visible in the first image; compute, from the computed likelihoods, a probability that the first image depicts a predetermined first side of a human head; responsive to at least the computed probability exceeding the predetermined detection probability, trigger performance of a predetermined action.
hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; hearing protection devices, namely, ear muffs containing sound muffling mechanism for protection against noise; ear defenders, being ear plugs for noise reduction; ear plugs in the nature of ear protection devices for hearing protection
22.
INDUCTIVELY CHARGEABLE HEARING DEVICE AND A CHARGING DEVICE
Disclosed is a system comprising a hearing device and a charging device. The charging device is configured for receiving the hearing device and further configured for inductive charging of the hearing device. The hearing device comprises a rechargeable battery arranged in connection with a receiver coil. The receiver coil is arranged in a hearing device housing. The receiver coil comprises a magnetic core and metal windings wound around the magnetic core. The charging device comprises at least one transmitter coil arranged in a charging device housing. The transmitter coil comprising metal windings are configured for charging of the hearing device. The transmitter coil is arranged to at least partly surround the receiver coil when the hearing device is received in the charging device.
H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
A hearing device and related method is provided, the hearing device comprising an interface, a processor, and a memory, wherein the hearing device is configured to enter a pairing mode for pairing to an accessory device; transmit a pairing message to a contralateral hearing device, the pairing message indicative of the hearing device pairing with the accessory device; and pair the hearing device to the accessory device.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04R 5/033 - Headphones for stereophonic communication
Disclosed is an earpiece configured to be worn on/over an ear of a user, the earpiece comprising a carrying device comprising a first face, a second face arranged opposite to the first face, wherein the first face is configured to be arranged on/over the ear of the user when worn at its intended position, an arm comprising a first end and a second end, the arm having a length extending from the first end to the second end, wherein the carrying device is pivotably connected to the arm in a middle portion of the arm, wherein the arm comprises a first and a second attachment means, the first attachment means being arranged at the first end of the arm and the second attachment means being arranged at the second end of the arm, the first and second attachment means being configured for detachably connecting the earpiece to a wearing device.
Disclosed is a carrying device for a hearing device. The carrying device is connected with a wearing device. The carrying device is configured to be detachably connected with a hearing device housing. The carrying device comprises a first face comprising an aperture configured for insertion of the hearing device housing. The carrying device comprises a second face arranged opposite to the first face and configured for pointing towards an ear of a user, when the carrying device is worn in its intended position on the user's ear. The hearing device housing is configured to be inserted in the aperture in a first insertion angle range.
A wearable device includes: a first output transducer configured to provide an audio output for perception by a user; a touch-based interface configured to receive an user input from the user, and to generate an interface output based on the input, wherein the touch-based interface is not directly viewable by the user when the wearable device is worn by the user; a sensor configured to sense a condition related to the user input, and to generate a sensor output; and a processing unit configured to process the interface output based on a first processing scheme if the sensor output indicates a first context of the user input or if the processing unit does not obtain the sensor output, and wherein the processing unit is configured to process the interface output based on a second processing scheme if the sensor output indicates a second context of the user input.
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
27.
ACQUISITION SEQUENCES OF BINAURAL HEARING SYSTEMS COMPRISING HEARING IMPLANTS
The present disclosure relates to acquisition sequences of binaural hearing systems and corresponding binaural hearing systems. The binaural hearing systems may comprise first and second hearing devices, for example head-wearable devices at a user’s ears, and first and second hearing implants.
The present disclosure relates to a wirelessly rechargeable hearing device, a charger for a wirelessly rechargeable hearing device, and a system comprising a wirelessly rechargeable hearing device and a charger for the wirelessly rechargeable hearing device.
A fitting device for fitting a hearing device. The fitting device comprising a fitting device interface and a fitting device processing unit. The fitting device processing unit is configured to obtain a list of hearing devices; output an initial discovery representation on the fitting device interface based on the list of hearing devices; receive a first control signal from an activated hearing device from the list of hearing devices, the first control signal being indicative of a user activation of the activated hearing device; determine a first discovery representation based on the first control signal; and output the first discovery representation on the fitting device interface.
A hearing device comprises a housing having a first section comprising first electronic component(s); a second section comprising second electronic component(s); a third section connecting the first and second sections; and a fourth section comprising a replaceable battery. The first and second sections are configured to move relatively to each other between a first position and a second position of the first section relative to the second section. When the first section is in the first position relative to the second section, the fourth section is in an open position, and the fourth section is open to an outside environment of the housing to allow replacement of the replaceable battery. When the first section is in the second position relative to the second section, the fourth section is in a closed position, and the fourth section is sealed from the outside environment of the housing.
The disclosure relates to a system for locating an electronic accessory device, the system comprising one or more electronic accessory devices and a hearing device. One or more electronic accessory devices comprise a first electronic accessory device. Each of the one or more electronic accessory devices being configured to provide a wireless connection with the hearing device. The hearing device, when wirelessly connected with the first electronic accessory device, is configured to send a first request to the first electronic accessory device, and wherein the first electronic accessory device is configured to generate a first notification upon reception of the first request. The disclosure further relates to a method for locating an electronic accessory device and a computer program.
A hearing device configured to be worn by a user comprises one or more microphones, a processing unit, a speaker, a wireless communication unit, and stress evaluator. The user wearing the hearing device is in an environment defined by an acoustic scene. The microphones receive audio signals from audio sources in the environment and provide them to the processing unit which applies processing parameters to thereby process the audio signals. The speaker provides the processed audio signals to the user. The stress evaluator generates an indication of stress of the user, stress of the user being related to the acoustic scene. The processing unit then decides whether to perform an action on the basis of the received audio signals and the indication of stress of the user.
A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times
G10L 25/63 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for estimating an emotional state
Disclosed is a monaural headset (2) configured to be worn by a user (4) on the user's head (6), wherein the headset (2) comprises an ear phone (8) configured to be arranged on a first ear (10) of the user (4); a headband (12) configured to be arranged on the user's head (6), and wherein the headband (12) is connected to the ear phone (8) ina first end (14) of the headband (12); andan abutment element (16) configured to be arranged on the user's head (6) in the area of the second ear (18) of the user (4), wherein the abutment element (16) is connected to the headband (12) in a second end (20) of the headband (12); wherein the abutment element (16) is connected to the headband (12) via a pivotable element (22), and wherein the pivotable element (22) is arranged at the abutment element (16).
The present disclosure relates in one aspect to methods of adjusting a second system clock frequency of a slave or second device to a first system clock frequency of a first device connectable thereto via a unidirectional or bidirectional wireless data communication link so to reduce clock skew between the first and second system clock frequencies.
A hearing device includes input transducers providing a transducer input, the input transducers comprising a first input transducer for provision of a first transducer input signal, wherein the transducer input is based on the first transducer input signal; a processor configured to provide an electrical output signal based on the transducer input; and a receiver to provide an audio output signal based on the electrical output signal; wherein the processor is configured to process the transducer input for provision of a first input and a second input; apply a neural network to the second input for provision of a second output that is a prediction of future noise; provide a noise estimate based on the second output; and subtract the noise estimate from a magnitude of the first input for provision of a first output, wherein the electrical output signal is based on the first output.
Hearing aids; medical devices and instruments for improving
hearing; medical apparatus and instruments for use by or in
connection with persons with impaired hearing, namely aids
for the hearing impaired; acoustic amplifiers (hearing
aids); medical devices such as cochlear implants and
earphones for hearing enhancement.
40.
METHOD FOR NOISE CANCELLATION IN A ROOM AND SOUND SYSTEM
A sound system and a method for noise cancellation in a room is provided, the method comprising arranging a set of microphones at a distance from an opening in a wall of the room for provision of one or more microphone input signals including a first microphone input signal; arranging a set of speakers in a vicinity of the opening; determining, based on at least the first microphone input signal, one or more output signals for the set of speakers for matching of sound entering the room through the opening; generating the one or more output signals; and outputting sound signals based on the one or more output signals with the set of speakers.
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
Hearing aids; medical devices and instruments for improving
hearing; medical apparatus and instruments for use by or in
connection with persons with impaired hearing, namely aids
for the hearing impaired; acoustic amplifiers (hearing
aids); medical devices such as cochlear implants and
earphones for hearing enhancement.
A hearing device and method for operating a hearing device is provided, the hearing device comprising an interface, a processor, and a memory, wherein the hearing device is configured to receive, via the interface, first audio data from a first audio device; receive, via the interface, second audio data from a second audio device; determine an audio output scheme based on the first audio data and the second audio data; and provide an audio output according to the audio output scheme.
A microphone device having a housing comprising a first external surface part and a second external surface part opposing said first external surface part so that an open sound reception cavity extends 360 degrees around a vertical centre axis from an outer circumference towards the centre axis. A microphone array comprising at least two microphones are arranged in the cavity with the microphones distributed on a circle with the centre axis as centre. The microphones are arranged at least 25% of the distance between the outer circumference and the vertical centre axis from the outer circumference.
H04R 1/40 - Arrangements for obtaining desired frequency or directional characteristics for obtaining desired directional characteristic only by combining a number of identical transducers
A hearing device includes: a receiver configured to provide sound for a user of the hearing device; an antenna configured to perform electromagnetic-field emission and/or electromagnetic-field reception; a processing unit coupled to the antenna; and a memory storing a first hearing device parameter; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain the first hearing device parameter, obtain a first accessory device parameter received via the antenna of the hearing device, determine a first criterion value based on the first accessory device parameter and the first hearing device parameter, and perform a comparison between a received signal strength indicator and the first criterion value, the received signal strength indicator indicating or being associated with a radiated power transmitted from an accessory device and received at the hearing device; and wherein the processing unit is configured to perform a pairing action if a result of the comparison satisfies a criterion.
An accessory device includes: an antenna; a processing unit; and a memory storing a first accessory device parameter; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain the first accessory device parameter, obtain a first hearing device parameter received via the antenna of the accessory device, determine a first criterion value based on the first hearing device parameter and the first accessory device parameter, and perform a comparison between a received signal strength indicator and the first criterion value, the received signal strength indicator indicating or being associated with a radiated power transmitted from a hearing device and received at the accessory device; and wherein the processing unit is configured to perform a pairing action if a result of the comparison satisfies a criterion.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
46.
PROTECTION MODE FOR DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING KEY ACTUATION DEPTH
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus that includes detecting an actuation of a first key of a keyboard, and adjusting an actuation depth of at least one neighboring key of the first key of the keyboard based on the detecting. Other embodiments are disclosed.
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
A63F 13/22 - Setup operations, e.g. calibration, key configuration or button assignment
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
H03K 17/965 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch
(1) Hearing aids; medical devices and instruments for improving hearing; medical apparatus and instruments for use by or in connection with persons with impaired hearing, namely aids for the hearing impaired; acoustic amplifiers (hearing aids); medical devices such as cochlear implants and earphones for hearing enhancement.
(1) Hearing aids; medical devices and instruments for improving hearing; medical apparatus and instruments for use by or in connection with persons with impaired hearing, namely aids for the hearing impaired; acoustic amplifiers (hearing aids); medical devices such as cochlear implants and earphones for hearing enhancement.
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HEARING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR USERS WITH UNILATERAL HEARING
A hearing system includes: a first hearing device; and a second hearing device; wherein the first hearing device comprises a first microphone system configured to provide a first microphone signal, a first processing unit, a first communication unit, and a first antenna; wherein the second hearing device comprises a second processing unit, a second communication unit, a second antenna, and a receiver configured to provide an audio output; wherein the first hearing device has first and second operation modes; wherein the first hearing device is configured to transmit the first microphone signal or audio signal based on the first microphone signal to the second hearing device via a wireless communication link when the first hearing device is in the first operation mode; and wherein when the first hearing device is in the second operation mode, the wireless communication link is disabled.
Disclosed is a method at a system comprising a hearing device comprising a first acoustic input transducer and one or more second acoustic input transducers. The method comprises the steps of receiving by the first and the one or more second acoustic input transducers a configuration sound signal originating from a direction, providing from the first acoustic input transducer an in-the-ear received signal and from the one or more second acoustic input transducers a behind-the-ear received signal, determining filter values of a hearing device personalized configuration filter and compensating, by the hearing device, for reduced spectral pinna cues of sound signals received by the one or more second acoustic input transducers, thereby personalizing a sound processing of the hearing device.
Hearing aids; medical devices and instruments for improving hearing; medical apparatus and instruments for use by or in connection with persons with impaired hearing, namely aids for the hearing impaired; acoustic amplifiers (hearing aids); medical devices such as cochlear implants and earphones for hearing enhancement
Hearing aids; medical devices and instruments for improving hearing; medical apparatus and instruments for use by or in connection with persons with impaired hearing, namely aids for the hearing impaired; acoustic amplifiers (hearing aids); medical devices such as cochlear implants and earphones for hearing enhancement
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HEARING DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR USERS WITH UNILATERAL HEARING
A hearing system includes: a first hearing device; and a second hearing device; wherein the first hearing device comprises a first microphone system configured to provide a first microphone signal, a first processing unit, a first communication unit, and a first antenna; wherein the second hearing device comprises a second processing unit, a second communication unit, a second antenna, and a receiver configured to provide an audio output; wherein the first hearing device has first and second operation modes; wherein the first hearing device is configured to transmit the first microphone signal or audio signal based on the first microphone signal to the second hearing device via a wireless communication link when the first hearing device is in the first operation mode; and wherein when the first hearing device is in the second operation mode, the wireless communication link is disabled.
A method for determining a characteristic of a hearing instrument is disclosed. The hearing instrument includes at least one input transducer operable to provide an input audio signal responsive to sensing sound in the environment of the hearing instrument, a signal processing unit and at least one output transducer. The method includes: emitting an acoustic probe signal by the output transducer, receiving an input audio signal from the microphone, analyzing the received input audio signal to determine the characteristic of the hearing instrument from an input transducer response to the emitted acoustic probe signal, wherein the method comprises filtering the received input audio signal to selectively attenuate one or more signal components corresponding to the acoustic probe signal and wherein emitting the acoustic probe signal comprises emitting a combined acoustic output signal comprising the acoustic probe signal and an acoustic hearing instrument signal obtained from the filtered input audio signal.
A hearing device is disclosed. The hearing device comprises a hearing device module and a battery module. The hearing device module comprises a housing forming at least a part of an outer surface of the hearing device. The hearing device comprises a frame. The hearing device comprises a battery compartment. The battery module is arranged in the battery compartment, the battery module comprising a plurality of parts including a first part configured to engage with the hearing device module for securing the battery module in the battery compartment.
The present disclosure relates to a wirelessly rechargeable in-ear hearing device, a charger for a wirelessly rechargeable in-ear hearing device, and a system comprising a wirelessly rechargeable in-ear hearing device and a charger for the wirelessly rechargeable in-ear hearing device.
A hearing device includes: a set of input transducers configured to provide a transducer input, the set of input transducers comprising a first input transducer; a processor configured to process the transducer input to obtain a first input and a second input, and to provide an electrical output signal; and a receiver configured to provide an audio output signal based on the electrical output signal; wherein the processor is configured to: apply a neural network to the second input for provision of a second output, wherein the second output is a prediction of future noise; obtain a noise estimate based on the second output; and subtract the noise estimate from a first input magnitude of the first input for provision of a first output; and wherein the electrical output signal is based on the first output.
A hearing device is disclosed. The hearing device comprises a set of input transducers for provision of transducer input data, the set of input transducers comprising a first input transducer for provision of a first transducer input signal as part of the transducer input data. The hearing device comprises a processor for processing transducer input data and providing an electrical output signal based on the transducer input data. The hearing device comprises a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal. The hearing device comprises a memory having stored thereon a weight representation indicative of a weight of a plurality of weights of a neural network based on the transducer input data.
A hearing device is disclosed. The hearing device comprises a set of input transducers for provision of transducer input data, the set of input transducers comprising a first input transducer for provision of a first transducer input signal as part of the transducer input data. The hearing device comprises a processor for processing transducer input data and providing an electrical output signal based on the transducer input data. The hearing device comprises a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal.
The present disclosure relates to acquisition sequences of binaural hearing systems and corresponding binaural hearing systems. The binaural hearing systems may comprise first and second hearing devices, for example head-wearable devices at a user's ears, and first and second hearing implants.
An audio device is disclosed comprising a plurality of microphones; an output transducer configured to output a near-end audio output signal; and processor circuitry comprising a signal processor module configured to provide a far-end audio output signal and a sidetone module configured to provide a sidetone audio output signal. The signal processor module is configured to process a first audio input signal and a second audio input signal for provision of a plurality of filter parameters, wherein the sidetone module is configured to obtain first data indicative of the plurality of filter parameters and to process the first audio input signal and the second audio input signal for provision of the sidetone audio output signal using one or more filters based on the first data, and wherein the near-end audio output signal is based on the sidetone audio output signal and a far-end audio input signal.
A hearing device comprises: a transceiver module configured to receive a contralateral directional input signal from the contralateral hearing device; a first BTE microphone for provision of a first BTE microphone input signal; a second BTE microphone for provision of a second BTE microphone input signal; a first MIE microphone for provision of a first MIE microphone input signal; a first beamformer for provision of a directional input signal based on the first BTE microphone input signal and the second BTE microphone input signal; a second beamformer for provision of a binaural beamform signal based on a binaural transfer function, the directional input signal, and the contralateral directional input signal; a spatializer for provision of a spatial binaural beamform signal based on the binaural beamform signal and a spatialization transfer function; and a processor configured to provide an electrical output signal based on the spatial binaural beamform signal.
A method for monitoring placement of a first physiologic sensor of a hearing device with respect to an ear of a user, the first physiologic sensor configured to monitor a heart rate of the user of the hearing device, includes: obtaining first physiologic sensor data from the first physiologic sensor at the hearing device; obtaining second physiologic sensor data from a second physiologic sensor at an external device, the second physiologic sensor configured to detect the heart rate of the user; performing a comparison based on the first physiologic sensor data from the first physiologic sensor, and the second physiologic sensor data from the second physiologic sensor; and setting a reference physiologic sensor data based on the first physiologic sensor data and/or the second physiologic sensor data if the comparison results in a match, or providing a notification if the comparison does not result in a match.
An electronic device and a method of controlling a conference between a first communication device and a second communication device is disclosed, the method comprising setting up a conference with associated conference requirements; receiving a participation request to participate in the conference from the second communication device, the participation request comprising a device configuration indicative of one or more devices associated with a participant in the conference; determining whether the device configuration satisfies the conference requirements; and in accordance with the device configuration satisfying the conference requirements, including the second communication device in the conference.
An electronic device and a method of operating an electronic device comprising processor circuitry is disclosed, the method comprising receiving media data associated with a media stream, the media data comprising one or both of audio data representative of audio and video data representative of video; determining a trust level associated with the media stream based on the media data; and providing an output indicative of the trust level.
A first audio device is disclosed. The present disclosure provides a first audio device for communication with a second audio device. The first audio device comprises a processor for processing transducer input data and providing an electrical output signal based on the transducer input data. The first audio device comprises a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal. The first audio device comprises a memory. Optionally, the memory of the first audio device has stored thereon a first audio device key associated with the first audio device. Optionally, the first audio device is configured to communicate with a second audio device. Optionally, the first audio device is configured to obtain first authentication data. Optionally, the first audio device is configured to encrypt the first authentication data with the first audio device key.
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Disclosed is a hearing device. The hearing device is configured to be worn on a user's head. The hearing device comprises a first earpiece configured to be worn at an ear of the user. The first earpiece comprises a primary surface . The primary surface is configured to face the user's ear when the user is wearing the hearing device in its intended position. The hearing device further comprises an earpiece support. The earpiece support is configured to rest on the user's head. The earpiece support has a first end and a second end. The first earpiece is pivotably attached to the first end of the earpiece support by means of a first pivot hinge, such that a distance (A) from the first pivot hinge to the primary surface of the first earpiece is in the range of about 5 mm to 15 mm. Thereby an even distribution of a clamping force is applied on the primary surface of the first earpiece when the user is wearing the hearing device in its intended position.
Disclosed is a system and an application configured to be executed by a first electronic device, the first electronic device comprising a camera and a display, the application being for assisting in correctly arranging a hearing aid in and/or at an ear of a wearer of the hearing aid, the application being configured for: providing access to a camera application associated with the camera of the first electronic device; enabling a viewfinder of the camera application to display a preview of the field-of-view of the camera; determining if the wearer's head is aligned with the camera; determining if the wearer's head has begun to rotate relative to the camera; and initiating a capture sequence capturing a plurality of images, the plurality of images showing at least part of the ear of the wearer with the hearing aid arranged in and/or at the ear as the wearer's head rotates.
A hearing device and related method is disclosed, the hearing device comprising a set of input transducers for provision of transducer input data, the set of input transducers comprising a first input transducer for provision of a first transducer input signal as part of the transducer input data; a processor for processing transducer input data and providing an electrical output signal based on the transducer input data; and a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal, wherein the processor is configured to apply a neural network to a network input based on the transducer input data for provision of a network output, the electrical output signal based on the network output, wherein the network input has a first data type and weights of the neural network have a second data type different from the first data type.
A device and method for improving hearing devices by using computer speech recognition of words in the first instance, and then other elements of data acquisition to increase the confidence level that words recognized are accurately identified. If a required predetermined confidence level is reached or the engine(s) with the highest confidence is determined, the recognized/deciphered word from that engine(s) is determined to be the most likely deciphered word and is sent to the device users via a synthesized voice or actual voice. The system adds additional elements of data acquisition including: a) context analysis, b) facial recognition c) lip reading recognition, d) reflected sound wave recognition, e) thermal imaging of mouth expelled air movement to increase the confidence level of lip reading recognition and f) other means. Other modes include translation of foreign languages into a user's ear and using a heads up display to project the text version of words which the computer had deciphered or translated. The system may be triggered by eye moment, spoken command, hand movement or similar.
The present disclosure relates to an application to be executed by an electronic device. The electronic device communicates with a hearing device worn by a user. The hearing device comprises a battery and a processing unit configured to receive an input signal and provide a processed output signal for compensating a hearing loss of the user. The application is configured for transmitting a status request from the electronic device to the hearing device, receiving, at the electronic device, a status response from the hearing device, and generating a notification representing instructions for charging the battery. The notification is generated based on the received status response and predetermined settings of the application.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
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SEALING SLEEVE FOR PROTECTION OF COMPONENTS IN A HEARING DEVICE
Described is a hearing device, wherein the engine module is enfolded in an elastic sealing sleeve. The sealing sleeve is configured to fit tightly on the engine module and comprises a sleeve opening configured for allowing the engine module to pass through during assembly or disassembly of the hearing device, and a rigid housing shell covers at least part of the elastic sealing sleeve.
An earpiece of hearing device for insertion into an ear canal of a user and having a longitudinal axis, the earpiece includes an earpiece housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface connecting the distal end to the proximal end, a receiver comprising a receiver housing, the receiver located within the earpiece housing, and a vent mechanism arranged in the earpiece housing, wherein the vent mechanism is arranged distal to the receiver.
An earpiece of hearing device for insertion into an ear canal of a user and having a longitudinal axis, the earpiece includes an earpiece housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface connecting the distal end to the proximal end, a receiver comprising a receiver housing, the receiver located within the earpiece housing, and a vent mechanism arranged in the earpiece housing, wherein the vent mechanism is arranged distal to the receiver.
A method, performed by a user application, of creating a trusted bond between a hearing device and the user application is disclosed, wherein the method comprises obtaining first authentication material; transmitting a first authentication request comprising first authentication data to the hearing device; receiving a first authentication response comprising a sound signal from the hearing device; deriving second authentication material based on the sound signal; determining second authentication data based on the second authentication material; transmitting a second authentication request comprising the second authentication data to the hearing device; receiving a second authentication response comprising an authentication key identifier from the hearing device; storing an authentication key and the authentication key identifier, wherein the authentication key is based on the first authentication material; and connecting the user application to the hearing device using the authentication key and the authentication key identifier.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
A hearing device includes: a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; and a memory unit storing a first primary certificate comprising a first primary hearing device identifier, a second primary certificate comprising a second primary hearing device identifier, and a first secondary certificate comprising configuration information indicative of a first configuration of the hearing device or a second configuration of the hearing device; wherein the processing unit is configured to: operate, in accordance with the configuration information indicating the first configuration, the hearing device according to the first primary certificate; and operate, in accordance with the configuration information indicating the second configuration, the hearing device according to the second primary certificate.
An earpiece for a hearing device, includes: an earpiece housing comprising an ear canal portion and an outer ear portion, the ear canal portion extending along an ear canal axis for positioning in an ear canal of a user, the ear canal portion having a first end; a first microphone for detecting ambient sound via a first input port in the earpiece housing; and a receiver for providing an audio output signal to the ear canal when the earpiece is inserted in an ear of the user; wherein the first microphone is arranged at a first distance from the first input port, wherein the first distance is at least 2 mm when measured parallel to a main plane having a main plane normal parallel to a main axis, the main axis forming a first main angle that is less than 30 degrees with the ear canal axis.
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, an apparatus that includes a scroll wheel having a contact portion, and an elastic member having an engagement portion, the contact portion being configured with a gradient pattern, the elastic member being linearly displaceable relative to the scroll wheel such that, in different positions of the elastic member, the engagement portion interacts with different radial sections of the gradient pattern, thereby enabling adjustments to a level of tactile feedback that is provided during rotation of the scroll wheel. Other embodiments are disclosed.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
A device and method for improving hearing devices by using computer recognition of words and substituting either computer generated words or pre-recorded words in streaming conversation received from a distant speaker. The system may operate in multiple modes such as a first mode being amplification and conditioning of the voice sounds; a second mode having said microphone pickup up the voice sounds from a speaker, a processor configured to convert voice sounds to discrete words corresponding to words spoken by said speaker, generating a synthesized voice speaking said words and outputting said synthesized voice to said sound reproducing element, which is hearable by the user. Other modes include translation of foreign languages into a user's ear and using a heads up display to project the text version of words which the computer had deciphered or translated. The system may be triggered by eye moment, spoken command, hand movement or similar.
The present disclosure relates to a hearing device configured for being worn at an ear of a user. The hearing device comprises an input transducer, a processing unit, an output transducer, a movement sensor configured for obtaining movement data indicative of user movement, an antenna, and a wireless communication unit coupled to the antenna. The hearing device is configured to initiate a scanning for advertisements of available broadcasted audio streams. The scanning for advertisements is initiated based on the movement data.
A computing device includes: an input configured to be coupled to, or carried by, a user of a hearing device, the hearing device configured to receive sound from an environment defined by an acoustic scene; one or more memory units; and one or more processing units; wherein the one or more sensors are configured to measure a stress parameter related to stress of the user, the stress parameter being related to the acoustic scene; wherein the computing device is configured to obtain the measured stress parameter; and wherein the one or more processing units of the computing device comprise a program configured to determine an indication of stress of the user based on at least the stress parameter.
G10L 25/63 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination for estimating an emotional state
