Disclosed is a system, a hearing device and a method for encapsulating one or more electronic components on a substrate. The method comprises providing a dam on the substrate, the dam is provided around the one or more electronic components, the dam comprises a dam material comprising an electrically conducting material. The method comprises providing a liquid fill encapsulation material within the dam on the substrate, the fill encapsulation material encapsulates the one or more electronic components, the fill encapsulation material is configured to solidify, the solidified fill encapsulating material comprises a first surface exposed to surroundings. The method comprises applying a cover material on the first surface of the solidified fill encapsulation material, the cover material comprising an electrically conducting material, whereby the one or more electronic components are encapsulated and electromagnetically shielded.
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Produits et services
Hearing aids Providing artificial intelligence consultancy and platforms for artificial intelligence as software in the field of hearing, treatment of hearing loss, cognitive decline and dementia Hearing aid services; providing hearing tests and services relating to apparatus for use in testing and treating hearing disorders, namely, hearing aid services; hearing services, namely, providing hearing tests, evaluations and diagnoses of hearing problems and hearing aid fitting services; hearing aid services through a network of hearing care clinics; providing information in the field of treatment and testing for hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders, hearing tests; measuring of hearing loss, hearing impairment and disorders, making ear impressions, individualization and adjustment of hearing aids, medical services performed by hearing specialists for persons with reduced hearing; audiology services
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Produits et services
Artificial intelligence software for hearing aids; remote controls; speakers; microphones; earphones; headsets; headphones; apparatus for recording, enhancing sound processing, transmission and reproduction of sound. Hearing aids. Providing artificial intelligence consultancy and platforms for artificial intelligence as software in the field of hearing, treatment of hearing loss, cognitive decline and dementia. Hearing aid services; providing hearing tests and services relating to apparatus for use in testing and treating hearing disorders, namely, hearing aid services; hearing services, namely, providing hearing tests, evaluations and diagnoses of hearing problems and hearing aid fitting services; hearing aid services through a network of hearing care clinics; providing information in the field of treatment and testing for hearing loss, hearing impairments and disorders, hearing tests; measuring of hearing loss, hearing impairment and disorders, making ear impressions, individualization and adjustment of hearing aids, medical services performed by hearing specialists for persons with reduced hearing; audiology services.
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HEARING DEVICE WITH MACHINE LEARNING-BASED NOISE CANCELLATION
A hearing device is disclosed, the hearing device comprising an input module for provision of an input signal. The input module comprises one or more microphones including a first microphone for provision of a first microphone input signal. The input signal is based on the first microphone input signal. The hearing device comprises a time domain filter for filtering the input signal for provision of a filter output signal. The hearing device comprises a processor for processing the filter output signal and providing an electrical output signal based on the filter output signal. The hearing device comprises a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal. The hearing device comprises a controller comprising a machine learning, ML, model for provision of an ML output based on the input signal. The controller is configured to determine a first gain based on the ML output. The controller is configured to determine a filter control signal based on the first gain. The controller is configured to provide the filter control signal to the time domain filter for filtering the input signal based on the filter control signal.
A hearing device configured to be worn at an ear of a user, includes: a wireless communications unit configured to scan for advertisements of available broadcasted audio streams and an associated audio streaming protocol, to obtain broadcast information, wherein the broadcast information comprises data associated with the available broadcasted audio streams; wherein the hearing device is configured to transmit the broadcast information to an assistant device; wherein the hearing device is configured to receive user-selection information transmitted by the assistant device, the user-selection information indicating a user section of one of the broadcasted audio streams, the one of the broadcasted audio streams being a user-selected audio stream; and wherein the hearing device is configured to provide the user-selected audio stream for the user.
A health data server device, the health data server device comprising a memory, one or more interfaces, and one or more processors. The server device is configured to obtain, from an accessory device, accessory data based on hearing data of a hearing device, to obtain, from the accessory device, a first consent to share the accessory data with a health care platform, and to share the accessory data with the healthcare platform in accordance with the first consent.
G16H 10/60 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement des données médicales ou de soins de santé relatives aux patients pour des données spécifiques de patients, p. ex. pour des dossiers électroniques de patients
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Produits et services
Joysticks for use with computers, other than for video games; Computer peripheral devices; Computer Joysticks; Wires, electric; data cables; Headsets for playing video games; keycaps for computer keyboard. Joysticks for video games; Computer game joysticks; Controllers for video game consoles; Controllers for game consoles; Apparatus for games; Hand-held consoles for playing video games; Portable protectors for handheld video game consoles.
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28 - Jeux, jouets, articles de sport
Produits et services
ENG: Joysticks for use with computers, other than for video games; Computer peripheral devices; Computer Joysticks; Wires, electric; data cables; Headsets for playing video games; keycaps for computer keyboard. ENG: Joysticks for video games; Computer game joysticks; Controllers for video game consoles; Controllers for game consoles; Apparatus for games; Hand-held consoles for playing video games; Portable protectors for handheld video game consoles.
13.
HEARING SYSTEM WITH HEARING DEVICE BASED HEALTH CHARACTERIZATION AND/OR MONITORING AND RELATED METHODS
A hearing system is disclosed. The hearing system comprises an electronic device comprising a memory, an interface, and a processor. The hearing system comprises a hearing device comprising a memory, an interface, a processor, and one or more sensors. The system is configured to obtain sensor data, such as external sensor data from the one or more sensors. The system is configured to determine, based on the sensor data, such as the external sensor data, a health parameter indicative of a cognitive state of a user of the hearing device. The system is configured to determine whether the health parameter satisfies a first criterion indicative of a cognitive decline. The system is configured, in accordance with the health parameter satisfying the first criterion, to output a health representation associated with the cognitive state.
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
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G10L 25/66 - Techniques d'analyse de la parole ou de la voix qui ne se limitent pas à un seul des groupes spécialement adaptées pour un usage particulier pour comparaison ou différentiation pour extraire des paramètres en rapport avec l’état de santé
14.
FITTING AGENT FOR A HEARING DEVICE WITH ENVIRONMENT MODEL
A fitting agent for a hearing device system comprising a hearing device includes one or more processors configured to initialize a user model and an environment model, the user model comprising a plurality of user preference functions and associated user response distribution; obtain environment data; determine a first initial environment probability of a first environment and a second initial environment probability of a second environment based on the environment data and the environment model, obtain a test setting comprising a primary test setting and a secondary test setting for the hearing device based on the first initial environment probability and the second initial environment probability; provide the test setting; obtain a user input of a preferred test setting indicative of a preference for either the primary test setting or the secondary test setting; and update the user model based on the preferred test setting and the environment data.
A fitting agent for a hearing device system comprising a hearing device, includes one or more processors configured to: initialize a user model comprising a plurality of user preference functions and a user response distribution; obtain environment data indicative of a present environment; determine, using an environment model, an environment state based on the environment data; obtain a test setting comprising primary and secondary test settings; provide the test setting for presentation to the hearing device user; obtain a user input indicative of a preference for either the primary test setting or the secondary test setting as a preferred test setting; update the user model for provision of an updated user model based on the user input and the environment state; and update the environment model for provision of an updated environment model based on the preferred test setting, and based on the user model or the updated user model.
An earpiece for a hearing device and a hearing device is disclosed, the earpiece comprising an earpiece housing for insertion into an ear canal of a user and having a distal end and a proximal end with an earpiece axis therebetween, the earpiece housing having 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 first microphone configured to pick up ear canal sound, wherein the receiver comprises a moving coil.
A method of predictive design of an earpiece for a user, includes: obtaining 3D scan data of an ear; obtaining a model earpiece with an earpiece configuration based on an analysis of the 3D scan data; determining coupling data indicative of a coupling of the model earpiece; evaluating the earpiece configuration based on the coupling data; and providing a personalized earpiece based on an output of the evaluation.
G06F 30/23 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant les méthodes des éléments finis [MEF] ou les méthodes à différences finies [MDF]
G06F 30/17 - Conception mécanique paramétrique ou variationnelle
The disclosure relates to a hearing device, e.g., a hearing aid, wherein open-cell foam is compressed between a receiver and a second section, e.g., receiver chamber, of the hearing device, a method for providing such hearing device, and a method for identifying a desired property of such open-cell foam of such hearing device. The hearing device comprises a first section comprising the open-cell foam being compressed, such that the open-cell foam has at least a strain value of a first point of an elastic modulus-strain curve of the open-cell foam and at most the strain value of a third point of the elastic modulus-strain curve, and such that the receiver is connected to the second section via the first section.
An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises a memory, an interface, and a processor. The processor is configured to obtain, via the interface, external sensor data from a hearing device; determine, based on the external sensor data, a health parameter, e.g. indicative of a cognitive state of a user of the hearing device. The processor is configured to determine whether the health parameter satisfies a first criterion indicative of a cognitive decline. The processor is configured, e.g. in accordance with the health parameter satisfying the first criterion, to output, e.g. via the interface, a health representation associated with the cognitive state.
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A61B 5/1455 - Mesure des caractéristiques du sang in vivo, p. ex. de la concentration des gaz dans le sang ou de la valeur du pH du sang en utilisant des capteurs optiques, p. ex. des oxymètres à photométrie spectrale
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Disclosed is a system comprising a hearing device and an ear dome, and an ear dome configured for sealing an ear canal of a user, the ear dome configured to be attached to a hearing device worn by the user, the ear dome comprising: a hollow central tubular portion configured for providing a fluid connection between the hearing device and the ear canal; wherein a first opening is provided in the tubular portion, the first opening configured to point towards the hearing device, when the ear dome is worn in the user's ear; a first circumferential flange connected to the tubular portion, wherein the first circumferential flange extends radially outwards from the tubular portion; wherein the first circumferential flange curves away from the first opening and forms a concave surface to the tympanic membrane, when the ear dome is worn in its intended position in the user's ear.
H04R 1/28 - Supports de transducteurs ou enceintes conçus pour réponse de fréquence spécifiqueEnceintes de transducteurs modifiées au moyen d'impédances mécaniques ou acoustiques, p. ex. résonateur, moyen d'amortissement
The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for a hearing system. A method, performed by a hearing device of a hearing system comprising a hearing device system and an external device, the hearing device system comprising the hearing device and a user accessory device with a user application installed thereon is disclosed, the method comprising receiving, from the user accessory device, secure hearing system data, the secure hearing system data comprising a data type identifier; determining a data type of the secure hearing system data based on the data type identifier; determining hearing system data by applying a security scheme to the secure hearing system data based on the data type; and operating the hearing device according to the hearing system data.
Disclosed is a method, performed in an accessory device, for controlling a hearing device, the accessory device comprising an interface, a memory, a display, and a processor. The method comprises determining an environment parameter. The method comprises determining a processing context parameter based on the environment parameter. The method may comprise displaying on the display a first user interface object representative of the processing context parameter.
A hearing device is disclosed. The hearing device comprises a memory, an interface, a processor, and one or more sensors, wherein the processor is configured to obtain, such as receive and/or retrieve, sensor data from the one or more sensors; determine, based on the sensor data, a health parameter, e.g. indicative of a cognitive state of a user of the hearing device; and optionally determine whether the health parameter satisfies a first criterion, e.g. indicative of a cognitive decline. The processor is configured to, e.g. in accordance with the health parameter satisfying the first criterion, output, e.g. via the interface, a health representation associated with the cognitive state.
A digital assistance for assisting a wearer of a hearing device to correctly arrange the hearing device with respect to an ear of the wearer, includes: a control configured to enable a preview of a first image to be displayed, wherein the first image is generated by a camera; wherein the control is also configured to enable a capturing of the first image, the first image showing at least the ear of the wearer with the hearing device arranged in and/or at the ear of the wearer; and wherein the digital assistance also comprises a comparator configured to perform a comparison between (1) the first image showing the at least the ear of the wearer with the hearing device and (2) a reference image.
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A printed circuit board (PCB) module comprising a unitarily formed multilayer PCB, where the multilayer PCB comprises a plurality of layers, the plurality of layers comprising interleaved conductive and non-conductive layers, a first outer surface and an opposing second outer surface, the first outer surface comprising one or more components, the second outer surface comprising one or more electrical contacts such as solder bumps, and a first embedded semiconductor die having an active side facing the first outer surface, wherein the first embedded semiconductor die comprises a wireless radio-frequency transceiver such as a Bluetooth-compliant transceiver.
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Produits et services
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices in particular without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices. Advice regarding medical instruments, fitting of hearing aids and audiological tests for people with impaired hearing; hearing aid fitting services; provision of hearing tests; information services relating to medical treatment and hearing aids; medical advisory in the field of impaired hearing; advice and information on hearing aids and their adjustment; medical consultancy for persons with hearing impairment and impaired hearing.
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices in particular without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices
Hearing aids; hearing protectors, in particular, without the
ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical apparatus
and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in
particular medical hearing aids and parts of such apparatus.
29.
HEARING DEVICE WITH CERTIFICATES AND RELATED METHODS
A hearing device and a method for operating a hearing device is disclosed, hearing device comprising a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; an interface; and a memory unit, wherein the memory unit has stored therein a first primary certificate comprising a first primary hearing device identifier; a second primary certificate comprising a second primary hearing device identifier; and customer data indicative of the hearing device being configured to operate as a customer hearing device, wherein the processing unit is configured to determine if the hearing device is configured to operate as a customer hearing device based on the customer data; and in accordance with a determination that the hearing device is configured to operate as a customer hearing device, operate the hearing device according to the second primary certificate.
A bilateral hearing device system includes a hearing device. The hearing device includes a first input transducer configured for providing a first electric input signal, a second input transducer configured for providing a second electric input signal, a voice detector module configured to detect own voice of a user, the voice detector comprising a first band-pass filter configured for band-pass filtering the first electric input signal and a second band-pass filter configured for band-pass filtering the second electric input signal. The hearing device comprises a processing unit configured to provide a first electric output signal based on the first and second electric input signals; and an output transducer configured to provide an acoustic output signal, wherein the voice detector module is configured for notifying a detection of the own voice to the processing unit if one or more detection criteria are satisfied.
A hearing device configured to be worn at an ear of a user, includes: an interface configured for communication with a charging device; a power module comprising a charging controller; and a temperature sensor configured to provide temperature data; wherein the charging controller is configured to: obtain the temperature data as a first charging parameter indicative of a temperature associated with the hearing device, and determine a primary charging scheme for charging a battery for the hearing device; wherein the charging controller is configured to determine the primary charging scheme based on the first charging parameter; and wherein the interface is configured to transmit
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 50/12 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif du type couplage à résonance
Disclosed is a hearing device configured to be arranged at a user's ear, the hearing device comprising: an input transducer for generating one or more input signals based on a received audio signal; a signal processor configured for processing the one or more input signals; an output transducer for providing an audio output signal based on an output signal from the signal processor; wherein the hearing device comprises a time monitor for monitoring an expiry time of a subscription for the hearing device provided by a subscription server, wherein the hearing device is configured to perform an action when the time monitor detects that the expiry time of the subscription is reached.
G06Q 20/12 - Architectures de paiement spécialement adaptées aux systèmes de commerce électronique
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A hearing device includes: a pinna restorer for provision of a pinna output based on a first pinna input and a second pinna input, wherein the first pinna input is based on a primary first microphone input signal, and wherein the second pinna input is based on a primary second microphone input signal, the pinna restorer comprising: a first filter for provision of a first mixer input based on the first pinna input, a second filter for provision of a second mixer input based on the second pinna input, a first mixer for provision of a first mixer output based on the first mixer input and the second mixer input, and a pinna controller; and an input mixer for provision of an input mixer output based on the pinna output and a secondary mixer input, wherein the secondary mixer input is based on a secondary microphone input signal.
A method performed by an electronic hearing device with an earpiece configured to be worn in an ear, includes: engaging a hearing mode wherein a compensated output signal is based on current hearing compensation data. Performing a first fitting procedure including: obtaining first hearing compensation data via audiometric measurements; emitting an otoacoustic stimulation signal and capturing an acoustic signal including otoacoustic emissions. In response to receiving a first input signal, performing a first monitoring procedure including: emitting an otoacoustic stimulation signal and capturing an acoustic signal including otoacoustic emissions, if any. Determining a deviation value based on the second acoustic signal and the third acoustic signal; and determining whether the deviation value satisfies a first criterion. In accordance with a determination that the deviation value satisfies the first criterion, communicating a first notification signal indicative of the deviation from the hearing device.
A hearing device includes: an input transducer configured to provide a microphone input transducer signal based on captured sound; a signal processing unit configured to provide an output signal based on a processed input transducer signal; an output transducer configured to provide a stimulation output signal based on the output signal; a battery configured to provide a battery cell voltage; and a multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) switched capacitor (SC) DC-DC converter coupled to the battery and comprising: two or more inputs, each of the two or more inputs configured to receive a voltage input, and two or more outputs configured to provide respective voltage outputs, the voltage outputs being different from each other, wherein at least two of the two or more outputs are capable of providing the respective voltage outputs simultaneously; the MIMO SC DC-DC converter configured to convert one of the voltage inputs to one of the voltage outputs.
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H04R 25/02 - Appareils pour sourds adaptés pour être supportés entièrement par l'oreille
36.
HEARING DEVICE AND BATTERY UNIT FOR A HEARING DEVICE
A hearing device and a battery unit for a hearing device is provided, the battery unit having a main axis and comprising an adapter and a battery at least partly accommodated in a battery cavity formed by the adapter, the adapter comprising a body; a first contact configured to contact a first battery terminal of the hearing device; and electronic circuitry connected to the first contact and comprising a memory connected to the first contact, wherein the battery unit has an outer surface configuration configured to, in a first orientation in a first direction parallel to the main axis, fit in a battery compartment of a hearing device, and configured to, in a second orientation in a second direction opposite the first direction, not fit in the battery compartment of a hearing device.
H01M 50/202 - Boîtiers ou cadres autour du boîtier primaire d’une seule cellule ou d’une seule batterie
H01M 50/247 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p. ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
H01M 50/271 - Couvercles des boîtiers secondaires, des bâtis ou des blocs
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H01M 50/291 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par des éléments d’espacement ou des moyens de positionnement dans les racks, les cadres ou les blocs caractérisés par leur forme
Hearing aids; hearing protection in particular without the
ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and
instruments for use in connection with hearing, in
particular medical hearing devices and parts of such
devices.
Hearing device, electronic circuit, electronic circuit board, and related methods, in particular a method of manufacturing an electronic circuit for an hearing device is disclosed, the hearing device comprises an electronic circuit board comprising a first section and a second section; one or more first electronic components configured to operate at a first voltage, the one or more first electronic components being mounted on or in the first section; and one or more second electronic components configured to operate at a second voltage, the one or more second electronic components being mounted on or in the second section; wherein the second voltage is lower than the first voltage and wherein the first section is separate from the second section.
Disclosed is a method of at least partly encapsulating at least one component arranged on a substrate. The method comprises the step of dispensing at least one drop of a polymer on and/or around the component by jetting, using a nozzle, to obtain a dispensed polymer. The method further comprises at least partly curing the dispensed polymer by exposing the dispensed polymer to a light source to obtain a cured polymer. The method further comprises protecting the nozzle while at least partly curing the dispensed polymer, and repeating the steps of dispensing, at least partly curing and protecting, thereby at least partly encapsulating the component.
B05D 1/02 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces réalisés par pulvérisation
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41.
SYSTEM COMPRISING A HEARING DEVICE AND A CHARGING DEVICE, A CHARGING DEVICE AND A METHOD OF CHARGING A HEARING DEVICE
A charging device for charging a hearing device, includes: a charging device wireless communication unit; and a coupling structure, wherein the charging device wireless communication unit is coupled with the coupling structure, the coupling structure comprising a conducting element and a ground plane, the ground plane being within a first distance from the conducting element; wherein the charging device is configured to receive the hearing device for charging of the hearing device; and wherein the charging device is configured to, upon reception of the hearing device by the charging device, modify a frequency response of the conducting element to enable near-field coupling between a hearing device antenna of the hearing device and the conducting element.
H02J 50/10 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif
H02J 50/80 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique mettant en œuvre l’échange de données, concernant l’alimentation ou la distribution d’énergie électrique, entre les dispositifs de transmission et les dispositifs de réception
The invention relates to a hearing device. The hearing device comprises an outer shell, the outer shell defining an outer compartment. The hearing device further comprises a receiver, and a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the receiver. Finally, the hearing device comprises a sealed inner compartment arranged in the outer compartment, wherein the receiver and the rechargeable battery are both arranged in the sealed inner compartment.
A hearing instrument charger device for charging an individually shaped hearing instrument, includes: a charger casing; a charger power supply within the charger casing; a first charger coil connected to the charger power supply; charger electronics for controlling charging of the hearing instrument; and a holder configured for receiving the hearing instrument, the holder located within the charger casing; wherein the holder for the hearing instrument has a shape that is specific for the individually shaped hearing instrument, such that when the individually shaped hearing instrument is received in the holder, a second charger coil of the individually shaped hearing instrument is in an operative position for receiving charging power from the first charger coil of the hearing instrument charger device.
Hearing aids; hearing protectors, in particular, without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical apparatus and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing aids and parts of such apparatus.
46.
HEARING DEVICE WITH CORROSION PROTECTION AND RELATED METHOD
A hearing device and related method is disclosed, the hearing device comprising a housing forming at least a part of an outer surface of the hearing device; a frame arranged in the housing; a battery compartment comprising a first battery terminal and a second battery terminal; and a gel arranged in the battery compartment.
H01M 50/247 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p. ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
47.
HEARING DEVICE HAVING BILATERAL BEAMFORMING WITH BINAURAL CUES
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.
Hearing device and method of speech synthesis in a hearing device is disclosed, the method comprising obtaining a pulse input signal based on an input signal; determining one or more pulse parameters including a first pulse parameter based on the pulse input signal; synthesizing a speech signal based on the first pulse parameter; processing the speech signal for provision of an electrical output signal; and converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal.
An earpiece for a hearing device for insertion into an ear canal of a user and having a longitudinal axis is disclosed. The earpiece comprises an earpiece housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface connecting the distal end to the proximal end. The earpiece housing having a sound outlet at the proximal end and a microphone inlet. The earpiece comprises a receiver for providing an audio output signal to an ear canal when the earpiece is inserted into the ear canal. The receiver has a receiver axis being a longitudinal center axis. The earpiece comprises a microphone for provision of a first microphone input signal. The microphone comprises a microphone membrane, wherein the microphone has a microphone axis forming a normal to the microphone membrane. The receiver axis and the microphone axis form a first angle, wherein the first angle is larger than 5 degrees.
The disclosure relates to a hearing device comprising a receiver module for insertion into an ear canal of a user of the hearing device, the receiver module comprising a signal processor, an output transducer, and a vent having a valve device, the valve device comprising at least one stationary valve coil, a movable magnet, and a movable valve element, the valve element being configured to open and close the vent, wherein the signal processor is configured to determine a current position of the valve element in the vent, and wherein the signal processor is configured to apply a drive signal to the valve coil to thereby move the valve element from the current position to a desired position. The disclosure further relates to a method for controlling a valve device of a hearing device and a binaural system.
The present disclosure relates to binaural hearing aid systems and methods of enhancing speech of one or more desired speakers in a listening room using indoor positioning sensors and systems.
A hearing device includes a signal processor, the signal processor being configured for determining a hearing device mode of operation, the hearing device mode comprising a first mode and a second mode. The hearing device further comprises a first wireless communication unit and a second wireless communication unit, and an electrical antenna for emission and reception of electromagnetic radiation. The antenna is configured to resonate at a first frequency. The hearing device further comprises an active matching device configured to interconnect the first and the second wireless communication unit with the antenna, wherein the active matching device in the first mode is configured to enable the antenna to emit and receive electromagnetic radiation at the first frequency and wherein the active matching device in the second mode is configured to adjust antenna characteristics of the antenna to enable the antenna to emit and receive electromagnetic radiation at the second frequency.
Disclosed is a hearing aid configured to be worn at a user's ear. The hearing aid comprises an input transducer for generating one or more input signals based on a received audio signal. The hearing aid comprises a signal processor configured for processing the one or more input signals. The hearing aid comprises an output transducer for providing an audio output signal based on an output signal from the signal processor. The hearing aid comprises a switched-mode power supply (SMPS) for providing electric power to the hearing aid. The switched-mode power supply (SMPS) comprises a first coil component and a second coil component. The first coil component and the second coil component are arranged to provide electromagnetic noise reduction in the hearing aid.
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices in particular
without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical
devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing,
in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such
devices.
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices in particular
without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical
devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing,
in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such
devices.
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices in particular
without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical
devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing,
in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such
devices.
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices in particular
without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical
devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing,
in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such
devices.
58.
METHOD OF DETECTING SPEECH AND SPEECH DETECTOR FOR LOW SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIOS
The present disclosure relates in a first aspect to a method of detecting speech of incoming sound at a portable communication device. A microphone signal is divided into a plurality of separate frequency band signals from which respective power envelope signals are derived. Onsets of voiced speech of a first frequency band signal are determined based on a first stationary noise power signal and a first clean power signal and onsets of unvoiced speech in a second frequency band signal are determined based on a second stationary noise power signal and second clean power signal.
Hearing aids; hearing protection in particular without the
ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and
instruments for use in connection with hearing, in
particular medical hearing devices and parts of such
devices.
60.
HEARING DEVICE AND METHOD OF UPDATING A HEARING DEVICE
A hearing device includes: a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; a memory unit; and an interface; wherein the processing unit is configured to obtain one or more security settings via the interface, the one or more security settings comprising a hearing device key identifier, verify the one or more security settings, and update the hearing device based on the one or more security settings if the one or more security settings are verified
Disclosed is a hearing device. The hearing device comprises a housing comprising an opening in a portion of the housing. The hearing device further comprises a microphone arranged inside the housing and arranged adjacent to the opening in the portion of the housing. The microphone is configured to receive sounds from the surroundings or a user's ear canal through the opening. The hearing device further comprises a force element arranged on a first side of the microphone. The first side is opposite to the housing at the opening in the housing. The force element is configured to provide support for the microphone.
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.
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.
H04B 5/70 - Systèmes de transmission en champ proche, p. ex. systèmes à transmission capacitive ou inductive spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
H04L 65/1069 - Établissement ou terminaison d'une session
H04L 65/65 - Protocoles de diffusion en flux de paquets multimédias, p. ex. protocole de transport en temps réel [RTP] ou protocole de commande en temps réel [RTCP]
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
A61N 1/05 - Électrodes à implanter ou à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. électrode cardiaque
A61N 1/36 - Application de courants électriques par électrodes de contact courants alternatifs ou intermittents pour stimuler, p. ex. stimulateurs cardiaques
A61N 1/372 - Aménagements en relation avec l'implantation des stimulateurs
64.
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.
H04W 4/80 - Services utilisant la communication de courte portée, p. ex. la communication en champ proche, l'identification par radiofréquence ou la communication à faible consommation d’énergie
H04L 65/1059 - Fonctionnalités du terminal de l'utilisateur final spécialement adaptées à la communication en temps réel
H04L 65/70 - Mise en paquets adaptés au réseau des données multimédias
H04L 65/80 - Dispositions, protocoles ou services dans les réseaux de communication de paquets de données pour prendre en charge les applications en temps réel en répondant à la qualité des services [QoS]
H04B 5/70 - Systèmes de transmission en champ proche, p. ex. systèmes à transmission capacitive ou inductive spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
A61N 1/372 - Aménagements en relation avec l'implantation des stimulateurs
65.
FILTER DEVICE FOR A HEARING DEVICE, A HEARING DEVICE, A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A FILTER DEVICE, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A HEARING DEVICE
Disclosed is a filter device, a hearing device, a method of assembling a hearing device, and a method of manufacturing a filter device. The method of manufacturing the filter device comprises providing a mesh, a first adhesive element, and a second adhesive element. The method further comprises arranging the first adhesive element and the second adhesive element on opposite surfaces of the mesh at a second portion of the mesh to obtain a filter assembly. The second portion of the mesh surrounds a first portion of the mesh. The method further comprises applying a predetermined force to the filter assembly for a predetermined period of time, thereby obtaining a filter device comprising a closed portion of the filter device at the second portion of the mesh, and comprising an open portion of the filter device at the first portion of the mesh.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Game consoles, controllers for game consoles and for playing computer games, including wireless controllers, handheld game consoles, joysticks and steering wheel for use with game consoles, game controllers for use with game consoles, including touchscreen gaming controls, accessories for gaming equipment for use with game consoles (not included in other classes), including game consoles adapted for use with mobile phones and/or with monitors and/or with computers and bags specially adapted for video game consoles, bags and holders specially adapted for video game joysticks; gaming keyboards and gaming mouse, video game interactive control floor pads or mats Retail services also online related to computers, hardware and software, also for gaming, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images and their parts and accessories, namely loudspeakers, microphones, headsets, headphones and ear buds; retail services also online related to virtual reality headsets, virtual reality headsets and helmets adapted for use in playing video games, computers, computer hardware, software (downloadable), virtual reality software, virtual reality game software; retail services also online related to apps; Retail services also online related to computer software for security, namely firewall software and anti-virus software, keyboards, computer keyboard controllers, computer controllers, keycaps, mouse pads, mice, audio mixers, ear cushions for headsets (headsets accessories), games (software), joysticks and steering wheel for use with computers, game consoles, controllers for game consoles and for playing computer games, including wireless controllers, handheld game consoles, joysticks and steering wheel for use with game consoles, game controllers for use with game consoles, including touchscreen gaming controls, game consoles adapted for use with mobile phones and/or with monitors and/or with computers and bags specially adapted for video game consoles, bags and holders specially adapted for video game joysticks; retail services also online related to gaming keyboards and gaming mice, video game interactive control floor pads or mats; online retail stores relating to hardware, software and their parts and accessories, namely loudspeakers, microphones, headsets, headphones, earbuds, virtual reality headsets, virtual reality headsets, keyboards, computer keyboard controllers, computer controllers, keycaps, mouse pads, mice, audio mixers, ear cushions for headsets, joysticks and steering wheel, game consoles, controllers for game consoles, wireless controllers, handheld game consoles, joysticks and steering wheel, game controllers, touchscreen gaming controllers, games (software), joysticks and steering wheel for computers and gaming; import and export agencies; retail services also online related to clothing, including beanies, hats, caps, t-shirts, athletic shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound and images, including loudspeakers, microphones, headsets, headphones and ear buds; virtual reality headsets, virtual reality headsets and helmets adapted for use in playing video games, computers, computer hardware, software (downloadable), virtual reality software, virtual reality game software; apps; computer software for security, namely firewall software and anti-virus software; accessories for computers, including keyboards, computer keyboards, computer controllers, keycaps, mouse pads, mice, audio mixers (computer accessories), ear cushions for headsets (headsets accessories), games (software) and joysticks Providing of training, including training in computer games and gaming; entertainment services; organization, conducting and arrangement of competitions in the field of gaming, gaming services, virtual reality gaming services provided on-line from a computer network
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Headsets; headphones; ear phones; earbuds; hands-free
communication devices and equipment for mobile phones;
microphones; telephone apparatus; telephone adapters;
telephone wires; battery chargers; hands-free communication
devices and equipment for use in offices and with personal
computers; devices for wired and wireless communication;
communication software; communication interface units;
apparatus for recording, transmitting and reproducing sound;
video transmission apparatus for providing video
conferencing services and other video related services;
computer software for providing video conferencing services
and other video related services; equipment for video
conferencing; video conferencing apparatus; virtual reality
software; virtual reality headsets; virtual reality
hardware. 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
earphone implants for hearing enhancement; medical apparatus
incorporating artificial intelligence for use in measuring
the type and degree of hearing loss and fitting and
adjusting hearing aids. Retailing, retailing and online retailing of headsets,
headphones, earphones and cochlear implants, speakers,
microphones, telephones, telephone adapters, telephone
cords, battery chargers, speakerphones, wireless and wired
communication apparatus, communication interface devices and
software, indicator lights for use with wireless
communication apparatus and wired communications, software,
noise meters, noise level indicators and apparatus for
recording, transmitting and reproducing sound, hearing aids,
medical hearing aids and parts of such apparatus;
advertising and promotional activities in connection with
services relating to hearing aids and apparatus for use in
the testing and treatment of hearing disorders; provision of
consumer information about hearing aids and hearing aid
services. Installation and maintenance of office equipment;
installation and maintenance of computer hardware;
installation and maintenance of audiovisual communication
equipment; installation and maintenance of teleconferencing
equipment; installation and maintenance of equipment to
control sound at workplaces; maintenance of electroacoustic
devices, transmitters, receivers and headphones, headsets,
cochlear implants and earphones. Advice regarding medical instruments, fitting of hearing
aids and audiological tests for people with impaired
hearing; hearing aid fitting services; provision of hearing
tests; information services relating to medical treatment
and hearing aids; medical advisory in the field of impaired
hearing; advice and information on hearing aids and their
adjustment; medical consultancy for persons with hearing
impairment and impaired hearing.
(1) Hearing aids; hearing protection devices in particular without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices.
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices, namely, hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices.
A hearing device comprises a first microphone for provision of a first microphone input signal, and a second microphone for provision of a second microphone input signal; a voice detector module for processing the first and second microphone input signals, the voice detector module configured to detect own-voice of a user; a processor for provision of an electrical output signal; and a receiver for providing an audio output signal, wherein the voice detector module is configured to determine a direction parameter indicative of a direction of a sound source based on first and/or second microphone input signal; determine whether a direction criterion based on the direction parameter is satisfied; determine a first distance parameter indicative of a distance to the sound source; determine whether a distance criterion based on the first distance parameter is satisfied; and provide a voice detector output.
G10L 17/02 - Opérations de prétraitement, p. ex. sélection de segmentReprésentation ou modélisation de motifs, p. ex. fondée sur l’analyse linéaire discriminante [LDA] ou les composantes principalesSélection ou extraction des caractéristiques
G10L 19/02 - Techniques d'analyse ou de synthèse de la parole ou des signaux audio pour la réduction de la redondance, p. ex. dans les vocodeursCodage ou décodage de la parole ou des signaux audio utilisant les modèles source-filtre ou l’analyse psychoacoustique utilisant l'analyse spectrale, p. ex. vocodeurs à transformée ou vocodeurs à sous-bandes
(1) Hearing aids; hearing protection devices in particular without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices.
(1) Hearing aids; hearing protection devices in particular without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices.
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices, namely, hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices.
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices, namely, hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices.
(1) Hearing aids; hearing protection in particular without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices.
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices, namely, hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical devices and instruments for use in connection with hearing, in particular medical hearing devices and parts of such devices.
78.
METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING COMMUNICATION OF DATA BETWEEN A HEARING DEVICE AND AN AUXILIARY DEVICE
A binaural hearing system includes a first hearing device and a second hearing device, wherein: the first hearing device comprises a first RF transceiver and a first communication controller connected to the first RF transceiver; the first hearing device is configured to communicate with a first auxiliary device via the first RF transceiver; the first hearing device is configured to communicate with the second hearing device; and the first hearing device is configured to facilitate a communication of data between the first auxiliary device and the second hearing device by: performing a first communication with the first auxiliary device utilizing the first RF transceiver of the first hearing device; and performing a second communication with the second hearing device; wherein the first hearing device is configured to perform the first communication before the second communication.
A set of hearing devices comprising a first hearing device adapted to be worn at a first ear of a user and a second hearing device adapted to be worn at a second ear of the user, each of the first and second hearing devices comprising: an output transducer, a wireless communication interface, a processing unit, and a memory unit, wherein the memory unit of the first hearing device comprises first setting data associated with user settings of the first hearing device, wherein the memory unit of the second hearing device comprises second setting data associated with user settings of the second hearing device, wherein the memory unit of the first hearing device comprises second setting backup data, and wherein the memory unit of the second hearing device comprises first setting backup data.
The present disclosure relates to a wirelessly rechargeable in-car hearing device, a charger for a wirelessly rechargeable in-car hearing device, and a system comprising a wirelessly rechargeable in-car hearing device and a charger for the wirelessly rechargeable in-car hearing device.
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.
A hearing device and a method for charging a hearing device is provided, the hearing device comprising an interface comprising a wireless transceiver configured for wireless communication with a charging device; and a power module comprising a charging controller and a receiving coil for wireless charging of a battery positioned in the hearing device; wherein the charging controller is configured to: obtain a first charging parameter; determine a primary charging scheme based on the first charging parameter; and transmit a primary charging indicator indicative of the primary charging scheme via the wireless transceiver
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
H02J 50/12 - Circuits ou systèmes pour l'alimentation ou la distribution sans fil d'énergie électrique utilisant un couplage inductif du type couplage à résonance
83.
METHOD FOR DETERMINING NOISE DURING A HEARING TEST
A method for determining ambient noise during a self-fitting hearing test performed via a set of hearing devices is disclosed herein. The set of hearing devices comprises a first hearing device configured to be worn at a first ear of a user and a second hearing device configured to be worn at a second ear of the user. The method comprises: performing, via the first hearing device, a first hearing test on the first ear of the user; obtaining, via the second hearing device, an input signal while the first hearing test is being performed, wherein the input signal is indicative of ambient noise; determining a first ambient noise level based on the input signal; and outputting the first ambient noise level.
A method for providing a self-fitting hearing test performed via a hearing device adapted to be worn at an ear of a user, the hearing device comprising an output transducer, a wireless communication interface, a processing unit, and a memory unit, the method comprising the steps of: performing a test-cycle comprising an emission timeslot, where a test sound is emitted by the hearing device, the test sound having a test volume and a test frequency, a response timeslot, where a user response indicating whether the user heard the test sound is detected, wherein the response timeslot comprises a grace period following the emission timeslot, and a test-cycle end step, where cycle data indicative of the test-cycle's test volume, test frequency, and user response is added to a test data set, calculating audiogram data indicative of the user's hearing ability based on the test data set, and outputting the audiogram data.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
10 - Appareils et instruments médicaux
35 - Publicité; Affaires commerciales
44 - Services médicaux, services vétérinaires, soins d'hygiène et de beauté; services d'agriculture, d'horticulture et de sylviculture.
Produits et services
Headsets; headphones; ear phones; earbuds; hands-free
communication devices and equipment for mobile phones;
microphones; telephone apparatus; telephone adapters;
telephone wires; battery chargers; hands-free communication
devices and equipment for use in offices and with personal
computers; devices for wired and wireless communication;
communication software; communication interface units;
apparatus for recording, transmitting and reproducing sound;
video transmission apparatus for providing video
conferencing services and other video related services;
computer software for providing video conferencing services
and other video related services; equipment for video
conferencing; video conferencing apparatus; artificial
intelligence software; virtual reality software; virtual
reality headsets; virtual reality hardware. 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. Retail and online retail sale in relation to headsets,
headphones, earphones and cochlear, speakers, microphones,
telephones, telephone adapters, telephone cords, battery
chargers, speakerphones, wireless and wired communication
apparatus, communication interface devices and software,
indicator lights for use with apparatus for wireless and
wired communication, software, noise meters, noise level
indicators and apparatus for recording, transmitting and
reproducing sound, hearing aids, medical hearing aids and
parts of such apparatus; advertising and promotional
activities in connection with services relating to hearing
aids and apparatus for use in the testing and treatment of
hearing disorders; provision of consumer information about
hearing aids and hearing aid services. Advice regarding medical instruments, fitting of hearing
aids and audiological tests for people with impaired
hearing; services relating to the fitting of hearing aids;
provision of hearing tests; information services relating to
medical treatment and hearing aids; providing consultancy
and advice on impaired hearing; advice and information on
hearing aids and their adjustment; consulting services
regarding counseling of persons with hearing impairment and
impaired hearing.
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 - Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général utilisant des effets d'interférenceMasquage du son par régénération électro-acoustique en opposition de phase des ondes acoustiques originales
H04R 1/40 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique directionnelle désirée uniquement en combinant plusieurs transducteurs identiques
Hearing aids; hearing protection devices, namely, hearing protectors without the ability to reproduce or transmit sound; medical apparatus and instruments for use in relation to hearing, namely, medical hearing instruments and parts of such devices.
90.
HEARING DEVICE SYSTEM, DEVICES AND METHOD OF CREATING A TRUSTED BOND BETWEEN A HEARING DEVICE AND A USER APPLICATION
Methods and devices are disclosed. A method, performed in 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 a first authentication type identifier and first authentication data to the hearing device; receiving an authentication response comprising an authentication key identifier; 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 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
A method and a system for fitting a hearing device to a hearing loss of a user is devised. The method utilizes a data pool of existing hearing device fittings for training a deep neural network of the system to predict a dataset of gain value ranges for a hearing device fitting when the system is presented with a user profile comprising an audiogram, a set of user data, and a proposed hearing device. The dataset of gain value ranges predicted by the system may be subjected to statistical methods for providing a set of gain values suitable for being applied directly to the hearing device to be fitted. The system and the method may beneficially be used for automatically fitting an OTC hearing device, for checking a proposed hearing device fitting, or for updating an existing hearing device fitting, for instance when relevant data in the user profile changes.
G16H 40/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux, p. ex. pour planifier la maintenance ou les mises à jour
A speaker device configured to be worn at least partially in a user's ear canal. The speaker device comprises a speaker and an active vent to reduce occlusion of the ear canal. The active vent comprises a passage adapted to provide fluid communication between the ear canal and the user's surroundings when the speaker device is positioned in the ear canal. The active vent comprises a blocking mechanism having a closed state in which the blocking mechanism at least partially blocks the passage, and an open state in which the blocking mechanism blocks the passage less than in the closed state. The active vent further comprises a bistable device adapted to hold the blocking mechanism in the open state and in the closed state. Where the bistable device is unstable when the blocking mechanism is between the open and the closed state. Where the bistable arrangement comprises a bulging element.
H04R 1/22 - Dispositions pour obtenir la fréquence désirée ou les caractéristiques directionnelles pour obtenir la caractéristique de fréquence désirée uniquement
The present disclosure concerns a hearing device (10) with improved sealing and providing easy exchange of for example covers and/or filters and/or sealings in/on the hearing device.
A fitting system includes one or more processors configured to: initialize a user model; obtain a test setting comprising a primary test setting and a secondary test setting; output the primary test setting and the secondary test setting for presentation to a user; obtain a user input for a preferred test setting indicative of a preference for either the primary test setting or the secondary test setting; and update the user model based on a hearing device parameter of the preferred test setting; wherein the one or more processors are configured to initialize the user model by: obtaining a profile of the user; obtaining a group of reference users; obtaining reference posteriors of reference users in the group of reference users; determining a collaborative user preference distribution based on the reference posteriors; setting the collaborative user preference distribution as a prior; and initializing the user model based on the prior.
A hearing device comprises an input transducer; a signal processor; an output transducer; a transceiver configured for wireless data communication, an antenna for electromagnetic field emission and electromagnetic field reception, the antenna coupled to the transceiver, and a module. The module comprises a transceiver interface coupled to the transceiver, an antenna interface coupled to the antenna, a transmission path configured for sending signals from the transceiver to the antenna, the transmission path comprising a transmission amplifier, a reception path configured for sending signals from the antenna to the transceiver, the reception path comprising a reception amplifier, and a bypass path configured for sending signals between the transceiver and antenna by bypassing the transmission path and the reception path.
A method of providing a custom visual marking on a earing device includes: providing a hearing device comprising a behind-the-ear (BTE) component, an in-the-ear (ITE) component, and a connector having a proximal end connected to the ITE component and a distal end connected to the BTE component, the connector comprising a flexible member extending between the proximal and distal ends; arranging the BTE component behind the ear of the user, and arranging the ITE component in the ear canal of the user so that the connector has a covered portion inserted in the ear canal and an exposed portion outside the ear canal; and providing a visual marking on the connector, wherein the visual marking distinguishes the covered portion from the exposed portion. Further disclosed is a connector and a hearing device.
Disclosed is a system, a hearing device and a method for encapsulating one or more electronic components on a substrate. The method comprises providing a dam on the substrate, the dam is provided around the one or more electronic components, the dam comprises a dam material comprising an electrically conducting material. The method comprises providing a liquid fill encapsulation material within the dam on the substrate, the fill encapsulation material encapsulates the one or more electronic components, the fill encapsulation material is configured to solidify, the solidified fill encapsulating material comprises a first surface exposed to surroundings. The method comprises applying a cover material on the first surface of the solidified fill encapsulation material, the cover material comprising an electrically conducting material, whereby the one or more electronic components are encapsulated and electromagnetically shielded.
The present disclosure relates to a socket connector for a hearing device. The hearing device comprises a Behind-The-Ear (BTE) unit and a Receiver-In-the-Ear (RIE) unit, the BTE unit comprising a frame, wherein the frame comprises electronic components of the BTE unit, the RIE unit comprising a plug connector configured for providing an electrical connection between the RIE unit and the BTE unit. The socket connector is connectable to the frame of the BTE unit and is configured for detachably connecting the plug connector to the frame.
