An inflatable membrane may include a pattern layer and a fluorescent layer, wherein the pattern layer comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, and a pattern on the inner surface of the pattern layer, wherein at least a portion of the pattern layer formed by transferring a transferrable material from a casting plate to the inner surface, and wherein the fluorescent layer comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the fluorescent layer abutting the outer surface of the pattern layer and comprising a fluorescent material which, upon receiving of light, causes the fluorescent material to emit fluorescent light and causing the pattern to be detectable by a detector.
Inflatable membranes may include a pattern layer, a fluorescent layer, and a window, the pattern layer comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the pattern layer comprising a pattern on the inner surface of the pattern layer, and at least a portion of the pattern layer formed by a transferrable material transferred from a casting plate to the inner surface. The fluorescent layer may include an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface of the fluorescent layer abutting the outer surface of the pattern layer and comprising a fluorescent material which, upon receiving of light, causes the fluorescent material to emit fluorescent light and causing the pattern to be detectable by a detector. The window may include a transparent material that spans an aperture formed in a distal end of the inflatable membrane.
A computer-implemented method to create a model used for fabrication of a device configured for placement in an anatomical cavity of a wearer may include first selecting training data and/or testing data by obtaining feedback and data for a plurality of devices fabricated for a plurality of subjects, wherein each of the plurality of devices are fabricated based on a three-dimensional scan of an anatomical cavity of one of the plurality of subjects. The training data set is used to train a machine learning model for transforming a three-dimensional scan of an anatomical cavity to a three-dimensional representation of a device for fabrication.
A system includes a first scanner comprising an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity, the medium attenuating, at a first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. The system comprises an emitter and detector configured to generate and receive light from the interior surface of the inflatable membrane, respectively. A processor is configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape and a second electronic representation of a second shape based on the received light. A design computer is configured to combine the first and second electronic representation into a combined electronic representation corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape based on at least one or more native references.
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10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
Earbuds, earphones; wireless and wired ear communication
devices for voice transmission; wireless and wired ear
communication headsets for voice transmission; wired and
wireless custom in-ear devices for data transmission; wired
and wireless custom in-ear devices for physiological
measurements for non-medical purposes. Custom-fit in ear pieces and devices, namely, earplugs for
medical purposes, noise reduction, sleeping, and sound
proofing; electronic hearing aids; hearing aids; noise
protection ear devices, namely, ear plugs for noise
reduction; ear canal stents; wired and wireless custom
in-ear devices for physiological measurements for medical
purposes; medical apparatus, namely, ear canal scanners and
sleeves for such scanners and parts and fittings therefor. Electronic transmission of 3D images of ear canals to
manufacturers of hearing aids, custom-fit audio earpieces,
and hearing protection devices via a global computer
network.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
38 - Telecommunications services
Goods & Services
Earbuds, earphones; wireless and wired ear communication
devices for voice transmission; wireless and wired ear
communication headsets for voice transmission; wired and
wireless custom in-ear devices for data transmission; wired
and wireless custom in-ear devices for physiological
measurements for non-medical purposes. Custom-fit in ear pieces and devices, namely, earplugs for
medical purposes, noise reduction, sleeping, and sound
proofing; electronic hearing aids; hearing aids; noise
protection ear devices, namely, ear plugs for noise
reduction; ear canal stents; wired and wireless custom
in-ear devices for physiological measurements for medical
purposes; medical apparatus, namely, ear canal scanners and
sleeves for such scanners and parts and fittings therefor. Electronic transmission of 3D images of ear canals to
manufacturers of hearing aids, custom-fit audio earpieces,
and hearing protection devices via a global computer
network.
Electronic transmission of 3D images of ear canals to manufacturers of hearing aids, custom-fit audio earpieces, and hearing protection devices via a global computer network
A method includes applying a transferrable material to an outer surface of a casting plate to form a pattern on the outer surface of the casting plate. After applying of the transferrable material, a composite material is applied to the outer surface of the casting plate to form an inflatable membrane. The composite material covers at least a portion of the pattern and includes a florescent material and a pigment material. The inflatable membrane is cured to allow removal of the inflatable membrane from the casting plate. The inflatable membrane has an inner surface having the pattern detectable upon receiving of light causing the fluorescing material to emit florescent light.
Electronic transmission of 3D images of ear canals to manufacturers of hearing aids, custom-fit audio earpieces, and hearing protection devices via a global computer network
Electronic transmission of 3D images of ear canals to manufacturers of hearing aids, custom-fit audio earpieces, and hearing protection devices via a global computer network
A method includes applying a transferrable material to an outer surface of a casting plate to form a pattern on the outer surface of the casting plate. After applying of the transferrable material, a composite material is applied to the outer surface of the casting plate to form an inflatable membrane. The composite material covers at least a portion of the pattern and includes a florescent material and a pigment material. The inflatable membrane is cured to allow removal of the inflatable membrane from the casting plate. The inflatable membrane has an inner surface having the pattern detectable upon receiving of light causing the fluorescing material to emit florescent light.
A method includes applying a transferrable material to an outer surface of a casting plate to form a pattern on the outer surface of the casting plate. After applying of the transferrable material, a composite material is applied to the outer surface of the casting plate to form an inflatable membrane. The composite material covers at least a portion of the pattern and includes a florescent material and a pigment material. The inflatable membrane is cured to allow removal of the inflatable membrane from the casting plate. The inflatable membrane has an inner surface having the pattern detectable upon receiving of light causing the fluorescing material to emit florescent light.
A system includes a first scanner having an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity. The medium attenuates, at first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and attenuates, at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. An emitter is configured to generate light to illuminate the interior surface and a detector is configured to receive light from the interior surface. The scanner further includes a processor configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape based on the light. A design computer is configured to modify the first electronic representation into a three-dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape and a fabricator configured to fabricate, based at least on the modified first electronic representation, an earbud.
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H04N 13/254 - Image signal generators using stereoscopic image cameras in combination with electromagnetic radiation sources for illuminating objects
A system includes a first scanner having an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity. The medium attenuates, at first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and attenuates, at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. An emitter is configured to generate light to illuminate the interior surface and a detector is configured to receive light from the interior surface. The scanner further includes a processor configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape based on the light. A design computer is configured to modify the first electronic representation into a three-dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape and a fabricator configured to fabricate, based at least on the modified first electronic representation, an earbud.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Earbuds, earphones; wireless and wired ear communication
devices for voice transmission; wireless and wired ear
communication headsets for voice transmission. Custom-fit in ear pieces and devices, namely, earplugs for
medical purposes, noise reduction, sleeping, and sound
proofing; electronic hearing aids; hearing aids; noise
protection ear devices and ear canal stents; wired and
wireless custom in-ear devices for physiological
measurements and data transmission.
18.
Air removal and fluid transfer from a closed system
Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for scanning and measuring an anatomical cavity. An apparatus may include an absorbing medium assembly that is fluidly connected to an earpiece and configured to provide an absorbing medium to the earpiece. The absorbing medium assembly may include a medium container with a gas trap, as well as a tube fluidly connected to the medium container. The gas trap may be located at a top portion of the medium container. The tube may be coupled to the top portion or a bottom portion of the medium container. The system may include a dip tube disposed inside the medium container when the tube of the absorbing medium assembly couples to a top portion of the medium container. A gas relief valve configured to enable gas to escape may also be present in the apparatus.
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A61B 5/107 - Measuring physical dimensions, e.g. size of the entire body or parts thereof
19.
AIR REMOVAL AND FLUID TRANSFER FROM A CLOSED SYSTEM
Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for scanning and measuring an anatomical cavity. An apparatus may include an absorbing medium assembly that is fluidly connected to an earpiece and configured to provide an absorbing medium to the earpiece. The absorbing medium assembly may include a medium container with a gas trap, as well as a tube fluidly connected to the medium container. The gas trap may be located at a top portion of the medium container. The tube may be coupled to the top portion or a bottom portion of the medium container. The system may include a dip tube disposed inside the medium container when the tube of the absorbing medium assembly couples to a top portion of the medium container. A gas relief valve configured to enable gas to escape may also be present in the apparatus.
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09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Earbuds, earphones; wireless and wired ear communication
devices for voice transmission; wireless and wired ear
communication headsets for voice transmission; wired and
wireless custom in-ear devices for data transmission; wired
and wireless custom in-ear devices for physiological
measurements for non-medical purposes. Custom-fit in-ear pieces and devices, namely, earplugs for
medical purposes, noise reduction, sleeping, and
soundproofing; electronic hearing aids; hearing aids; noise
protection ear devices, namely, earplugs for noise
reduction; ear canal stents; wired and wireless custom
in-ear devices for physiological measurements for medical
purposes.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Custom-fit in ear pieces and devices, namely, earplugs; earbuds, earphones; wireless and wired ear communication devices for voice transmission; wireless and wired ear communication headsets for voice transmission; electronic hearing aids; hearing aids, noise protection ear devices and ear canal stents; wired and wireless custom in-ear devices for physiological measurements and data transmission
22.
INFLATABLE MEMBRANE FOR FLUORESCENT IMAGING AND IMPROVEMENTS IN DYE MATERIALS
An inflatable membrane for use with a three-dimensional (3D) scanning system configured to measure signal intensity of a first and a second wavelength of light may include a matrix material, a pigment for opacity, and a fluorescent material that is transparent to the first and the second wavelengths of light. The first and second wavelengths of light may be ranges of wavelengths. The matrix material may include a silicone, and the pigment for opacity may include a carbon black. The 3D scanning system may be configured to scan anatomical cavities, such as the human ear canal.
In some example embodiments, there may be provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include a balloon membrane including an opening, an exterior surface, and an interior surface, the interior surface including one or more fiducial markers forming a pattern detectable by a scanner imaging the interior surface of the inflatable membrane. Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, may also be provided.
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An inflatable membrane for use with a three-dimensional (3D) scanning system configured to measure signal intensity of a first and a second wavelength of light may include a matrix material, a pigment for opacity, and a fluorescent material that is transparent to the first and the second wavelengths of light. The first and second wavelengths of light may be ranges of wavelengths. The matrix material may include a silicone, and the pigment for opacity may include a carbon black. The 3D scanning system may be configured to scan anatomical cavities, such as the human ear canal.
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In one aspect, there is provided an apparatus. The apparatus may include a balloon membrane. The balloon membrane may include an opening, an exterior surface, and an interior surface. The interior surface may include one or more fiducial markers forming a pattern detectable by a scanner imaging the interior surface of the balloon membrane. Scanned portions of the interior surface of the balloon membrane may be combined based on the fiducial markers forming the pattern. Related methods and articles of manufacture, including computer program products, are also disclosed.
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A61B 1/227 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for ears, i.e. otoscopes
Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for scanning an anatomical cavity. The method may include: selecting a scan path for obtaining data from sample areas inside the anatomical cavity, exciting a fluorescent material in an inflatable membrane that conforms to the anatomical cavity, measuring emitted light from the fluorescent material for each sample area, and characterizing the anatomical cavity. Characterizing may be based on at least one of a location or an intensity measurement for each sample area. The method may be executed using a scanning system that includes the inflatable membrane.
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A61B 1/015 - Control of fluid supply or evacuation
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Goods & Services
(1) Ear canal scanning services for the development of hearing aids, custom-fit audio earpieces, and noise protection ear devices; electronic transmission of 3D images of ear canals to manufacturers of hearing aids, custom-fit audio earpieces, and hearing protection devices via a global computer network.
(2) Electronic transmission of 3D images of ear canals to manufacturers of hearing aids, custom-fit audio earpieces, and hearing protection devices via a global computer network; medical scanning and imaging services of ear canals for the development of hearing aids, custom-fit audio earpieces, and noise protection ear devices.
