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101results about "Hearing device specific tools" patented technology

Heart rate detection earphone and earphone device

A heart rate detection earphone and an earphone device are provided. The heart rate detection earphone includes an earphone housing and an earphone functional component. The earphone housing includes an ear hook part, a connection part, and an earphone part. One end of the connection part is connected to the ear hook part, and the other end of the connection part is connected to the earphone part. The earphone functional component includes an earphone circuit board, an earphone battery module, an earphone speaker module, and a heart rate detection module. The earphone battery module is electrically connected to the earphone circuit board. The earphone speaker module is fixedly provided on the earphone part. The heart rate detection module is provided on the earphone part and electrically connected to the earphone circuit board. The heart rate detection earphone has more diverse functions and meets special needs of users.
Owner:SHENZHEN CANTIANSHU INFORMATION TECH CO LTD

Rotating mechanism and housing case

A rotating mechanism and a housing case are provided. The rotating mechanism includes a connection panel, a mounting base, and a rotating shaft. The connection panel has a first position and a second position. The mounting base includes a base body and protruding portions extending out of either side of the base body. The base body has a second notch. The second notch is arranged between the two protruding portions. Each protruding portion forms an accommodation slot opened toward the outer side of the base body. When the connection panel is in the first position, a portion of the connection panel is in the inner side of the base body, and when the connection panel is in the second notch, the portion of the connecting panel is arranged in the notch and closes the notch.
Owner:GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD

Affixable receptacles for personal audio devices

Devices and methods for conveniently storing earphones are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments can stow earphones proximal to the user's ear, such as on their shirt like a magnetic name tag to enable fast and easy access and storage and charging. The embodiments secure earphones while they are stowed and allow their easy removal. The proximity of the storage and the ease of earphone insertion and removal may reduce risk of losing earphones. The disclosed embodiments safely stow and may charge wireless earphones, allowing the original charging case to be stored in a designated location that does not need to be accessed throughout the day. The disclosed embodiments also eliminate the need for pockets, bags, etc. to safely stow earphones and their case. Once removed from a disclosed storage device, the earphones are unrestrained and not physically tethered. The disclosed embodiments can add to the convenience of using wireless earphones. The disclosed embodiments can be used on multiple earphone designs.
Owner:STOHZ LLC

Charging case for headphones

System comprising a charging case and headphones, including: Headphones, each headphone comprising a core module and a hook structure connected to the core module; wherein the headphone comprises a magnet and two second electrode clamps, wherein, when viewed in the extension direction of the second electrode clamps, the second electrode clamps are spaced apart from each other in a line segment, and wherein the magnet intersects the line segment and is located at least partially between the two second electrode clamps.
Owner:SHENZHEN SHOKZ CO LTD

Earbud case and earbud case module

This application provides an earbud case and an earbud case assembly. The earbud case includes a case body, a first charging pin group, and a second charging pin group. The first charging pin group and the second charging pin group are disposed on the case body, and the first charging pin group and the second charging pin group are spaced in a first direction. The first charging pin group includes a first positive charging pin and a first negative charging pin. The second charging pin group includes a second positive charging pin and a second negative charging pin. A connection line between the first positive charging pin and the second positive charging pin is a first connection line, a connection line between the first negative charging pin and the second negative charging pin is a second connection line, and the first connection line and the second connection line are crossed. When the first charging pin group charges a first earbud, an arrangement direction of a positive electrode and a negative electrode of the first earbud is an arrangement direction of the first positive charging pin and the first negative charging pin. An arrangement direction of the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the first earbud after the first earbud is flipped is the same as an arrangement direction of the second positive charging pin and the second negative charging pin. The second charging pin group may further charge the first earbud.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

In-ear device with a cerumen protection unit

In-ear device (10) that is at least partially insertable into an ear canal of a user. The in-ear device comprises a housing (13) that is mechanically releasably coupled to a connector (12) by way of a dedicated opening (15) provided in the housing (13). The connector (12) is made of an elastic material, a tubular overall shape defining a longitudinal axis (11) and radially delimits a sound channel (18). The connector (12) is mechanically releasably coupled to a loudspeaker unit (27) at a second end (17) of the connector (12). A cerumen protection unit (25) is connected to the connector (12) by an adhesive-free and non-losable connection.
Owner:SONOVA AG

Hearing device, antenna for a hearing device, and method of manufacturing a hearing device

ActiveCN115002591BCompletely in canal hearing aidsAntenna supports/mountingsHearing apparatusElectrophonic hearing
The invention relates to a hearing device (2) having a housing (4) and an antenna (6), wherein the housing (4) has a housing cover (8) for wearing in the ear, wherein the antenna (6) is designed for transmitting signals by a wireless connection, wherein the housing cover (8) has an inner side (18), wherein the antenna (6) is inserted into the housing cover (8) and extends along the inner side (18). Furthermore, a corresponding antenna (6) and a method for manufacturing a corresponding hearing device (2) are provided.
Owner:SIVANTOS PTE LTD

Ingress protection for enabling field cleaning of ear-wearable audio devices

Embodiments herein relate to ear-wearable devices. In an embodiment, an ear-wearable device is included having a housing is included having an aperture end; and an ear canal end defining an acoustic outlet; a receiver within the housing; an acoustic tube between the receiver and the acoustic outlet; a foreign material barrier disposed over a portion of the acoustic tube; and a tip portion disposed at the ear canal end, wherein the tip portion is configured to move between a first position and a second position; wherein a movement of the tip portion from the first position to the second position is configured to move foreign material in a direction away from the acoustic tube. Other embodiments are also included herein.
Owner:STARKEY LABORATORIES INC

Earphone charging case

To provide an earphone charging case that improves user convenience. [Solution] The earphone charging case includes a bottom case and an intermediate case connected to the bottom case, the intermediate case and the bottom case enclose a mounting cavity, the intermediate case has a storage groove for accommodating earphones, the intermediate case has a case body with a first light-transmitting region, the intermediate case has a case cover that is movably connected to the case body and opens and closes relative to the case body, and has a second light-transmitting region, and a display module installed in the mounting cavity or the intermediate case and whose position corresponds to the first light-transmitting region, and when the case cover is closed relative to the case body, the second light-transmitting region corresponds to the position of the first light-transmitting region, and the display module is capable of displaying content to the outside by passing through the first light-transmitting region and the second light-transmitting region.
Owner:ANKER INNOVATIONS TECH CO LTD

Charging case for wireless earbuds and wireless earbud assembly

Provided are a charging case for wireless earbuds and a wireless earbud assembly. The charging case for wireless earbuds includes an outer housing assembly, an inner housing, and a detachable mechanism. The outer housing assembly and the inner housing are configured to rotate relative to each other, and a slot is disposed in the outer housing assembly. The detachable mechanism includes a rotating base, an elastic snap-fit member, and a rotating shaft. The rotating base is at least partially exposed outside the outer housing assembly, the rotating shaft is connected to the rotating base and is rotatably connected to the inner housing, and the elastic snap-fit member is disposed on the rotating base.
Owner:NOTHING TECH LTD

Electronic device for receiving audio and operation method therefor

An electronic device and method for synchronized data output include establishing a communication link with an external electronic device; receiving advertising data from a source electronic device; transmitting synchronization information associated with first data obtained from the advertising data to the external electronic device; obtaining second data corresponding to the first data; and outputting the second data at a time synchronized with an output timing of the first data by the external electronic device. The second data may include text corresponding to voice through speech recognition decoding, vibration patterns corresponding to sound, or visual data. The device may receive audio data in a different language and convert it to speech recognition text, with language selection based on device settings. The device may display inquiries for user consent and determine output based on user settings.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Adapter for a head mounted device with an integrated loudspeaker

An adapter for a head mounted device with an integrated loudspeaker, comprising a base element which is adapted to be coupled to a lower surface of a portion of the head mounted device and is provided with a cover which is adapted to be coupled with the base element and encloses the portion of the head mounted device internally, the base element being provided with an extension that enables fastening at an end of the portion of the head mounted device, the base element being provided in a lower region with a tube to connect a loudspeaker cavity of the portion of the head mounted device externally, for connection to a 2CC coupler.
Owner:ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL(COMPAGNIE GENERALE D OPTIQUE)

Wireless earphone case

According to various embodiments of the disclosure, a case for wireless earphones is provided. The case includes a frame, a support member positioned within the frame to be slidable in a linear direction relative to the frame and including a recess configured to seat a wireless earphone therein, a cover elastically connected by a hinge to the support member and configured to open when the support member is raised relative to the frame, and a pressing member configured to press the wireless earphone such that, when the support member is raised relative to the frame, the wireless earphone is raised from the recess and tilted.
Owner:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Hearing instrument system

PendingCN122093719AMouthpiece/earpiece sanitary/hygienic devicesTransducer protection circuitsElectrophonic hearingLoudspeaker
A hearing instrument system is proposed, comprising a hearing instrument (1) having a housing (12) and at least one speaker (8) disposed within the housing (12), the speaker being connected to the environment of the housing (12) via a sound conduction channel (14). Furthermore, the hearing instrument system has a controller (6) configured to determine whether at least one initiation condition exists for realizing a cleaning mode of the sound conduction channel (14), and if such initiation condition exists or one of a plurality of possible initiation conditions, to initiate a cleaning mode and, during the cleaning mode, to emit a sound signal with a predetermined waveform having a varying periodic duration through the speaker (8).
Owner:SIVANTOS PTE LTD

Earphone assembly, earphone case, and watch

An earphone assembly includes an earphone and the earphone case, where the earphone has a first magnetic piece, and the earphone case includes a case body and a lid. The case body is provided with an accommodating slot configured to accommodate the earphone, and the lid is configured to open or close the case body. A second magnetic piece is disposed on the lid and is magnetically attached to the first magnetic piece. When the lid is lifted to open the case body, the earphone moves with the lid and is detached from the accommodating slot. When the lid is closed to close the case body, the earphone is attached to the lid and moves with the lid until the earphone is accommodated in the accommodating slot.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

TWS bluetooth hearing aids

A TWS Bluetooth hearing aid includes a housing. Connecting slots are formed in an upper part of the housing at two sides thereof. Each connecting slot has an inlet, in which an earphone is receivable such that a bottom end of the earphone contacts a charging connection mechanism. A clamping mechanism is arranged on one side of an external wall of the housing, and a hearing microphone is arranged on an opposite side of the external wall. The hearing microphone is connectable to the earphone via Bluetooth. The housing is selectively fixed to a wearer's collar through the clamping mechanism, and external speech is receivable by the hearing microphone arranged on the housing to convert into information that is then transmitted via Bluetooth to the earphone to be played back so as to make it easier for the wearer to hear the speech clearly.
Owner:OXTI PTE LTD

earpiece

ActiveEP4192030B1MicrophonesLoudspeakers
The present disclosure relates to an earpiece (32) for an ear (10). The ear (10) comprises a concha cavity (22) at least partially delimited by a concha floor (26), a concha side wall (28) and a concha ceiling (30). The concha side wall (28) connects the concha floor (26) to the concha ceiling (30), wherein the surface of the concha ceiling (30) has a normal at least a component of which being directed towards the concha floor (26). The earpiece (32) comprises a peripheral skirt (34) comprising a positioning skirt portion (36) which in turn comprises an outer skirt surface (38) and an inner skirt surface (68), wherein a transition from the outer skirt surface (38) to the inner skirt surface (68) occurs at a skirt edge (40). The skirt edge (40) extends at least partially circumferentially around a central axis (CA) of the earpiece (32), wherein the earpiece (32) is adapted to be moved to a use position, at least partially within the concha cavity (22), in a direction parallel to the central axis (CA), during insertion of the earpiece (32) into the ear (10). When the peripheral skirt (34) is in a non-influenced condition, at least a portion of the inner skirt surface (68) faces the central axis (CA). The earpiece (32) is such that the positioning skirt portion (36) is adapted to assume the use position at least partially within the concha cavity (22) whereby: - at least a portion of the outer skirt surface (38) abuts at least a portion of the concha ceiling (30), - the skirt edge (40) is located closer to the concha floor (26) than the outer skirt surface (38), and - the skirt edge (40) is spaced from the concha floor (26).
Owner:SECTIO AUREA AS

Earwax removal device for in-ear equipment

An earwax removal device for use with an in-ear equipment includes a holding chamber and a pair of cleaning chambers. A holder for a body of the in-ear equipment is provided in the holding chamber. A receptacle is provided in each of the cleaning chambers to receive the in-ear part of the in-ear equipment. A control system is configured to control a fluid management system and a mechanical cleaning system. Fluids from respective compartments can be provided to the cleaning chambers and directed away from the cleaning chambers, with the mechanical cleaning system providing a mechanical cleaning action concurrently with at least one of the cleaning chambers being at least partially filled with the fluids. The earwax removal device may be configured to provide heated airflow to dry the cleaned in-ear equipment. The earwax removal device may be configured to provide UV irradiation for disinfection.
Owner:NANYANG TECH UNIV

Earbuds Charging Case

Disclosed is an earbuds charging case comprising a case body, a case cover and a display. The case body comprises a bottom housing and a middle housing connected to the bottom housing. The middle housing and the bottom housing enclose a mounting cavity. The middle housing comprises an accommodating recess configured to accommodate earbuds, and a first light-transmitting zone. The case cover is movably connected to the case body, and the case cover comprises a second light-transmitting zone. The display is disposed in the mounting cavity or on the middle housing. When the case body is closed by the case cover, a position of the second light-transmitting zone corresponds to the position of the first light-transmitting zone, and content of the display is transmitted through the first light-transmitting zone and the second light-transmitting zone to be displayed on the display.
Owner:ANKER INNOVATIONS TECH CO LTD

A protective cover for a hearing aid device

ActiveEP3787315B1Behind the ear hearing aidsHearing aid design aspects
An object of the present disclosed is to provide a protective cover for a hearing aid device which comprises a cover formed from a substantially flexible material, and where the cover may have a first area with a first hardness and a second area with a second hardness.
Owner:OTICON MEDICAL AS

Method for providing visual markings on a connector for a hearing device

The present disclosure relates to a method of providing a custom visual marking on a earing device. The method comprising the steps of 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 end and the distal end, the flexible member having a length, arranging the BTE component behind the ear of the user, and arranging the ITE component in the ear canal of the user at an insertion depth depending on the user's physiology so that the connector has a covered portion inserted in the ear canal and an exposed portion outside the ear canal, wherein method further comprises the step of 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.
Owner:GN HEARING AS

Earbud securing device assembly and method of use

An earbud and earbud securing device assembly and method of use assist an earbud user with difficulties faced while using an earbud, such as when the earbud becomes displaced within an ear of the earbud user or falls out of the ear. The earbud and earbud securing device assembly includes a first loop configured to wrap around the ear and a second loop configured to couple to the earbud. An earbud kit includes earbuds, an earbud case storing the earbuds, and earbud securing device assemblies that may be supported by the earbud case. A method of securing and storing earbuds uses the earbud and earbud securing device assembly. Moreover, if the earbuds and the earbud securing device assembly are displaced in a dark environment, one or more of these devices may emit a photo-luminescent glow so that the earbuds and any component of the earbud securing device assembly can be readily found in the dark.
Owner:ABRAHAMSON MICHAEL

Charging cases for earphones

The present disclosure is related primarily to a charging case for earphones. The earphones may include a core module and a hook structure connected to the core module. The charging case may include a lower housing assembly provided with a profiling groove for accommodating the earphones, the profiling groove includes a first profiling groove region corresponding to the core module and a second profiling groove region corresponding to the hook structure; when the earphones are accommodated in the profiling groove, in an extension direction of the hook structure, a movable gap between a portion of the hook structure away from the core module and a side wall of the second profiling groove region is greater than a movable gap between the core module and a side wall of the first profiling groove region. With such arrangement, a success rate of the earphones entering the charging case can be improved.
Owner:SHENZHEN SHOKZ CO LTD

Earbud case with capacitive sensor insert

An earbud includes a housing that includes a driver assembly positioned within the housing forming a front volume in front of the driver and a back volume behind the driver. An acoustic insert is positioned behind the driver assembly and attached to an interior surface of the housing such that it forms a bass channel that is routed from the back volume to a vent in the housing.
Owner:APPLE INC

Adapter for a head mounted device with an integrated loudspeaker

An adapter (1) for a head mounted device with an integrated loudspeaker, comprising a base element (2) which is adapted to be coupled to a lower surface of a portion of the head mounted device and is provided with a cover (15) which is adapted to be coupled with the base element (2) and encloses the portion of the head mounted device internally, the base element (2) being provided with an extension (4) that enables fastening at an end of the portion of the head mounted device, the base element (2) being provided in a lower region with a tube (6) to connect a loudspeaker cavity (9) of the portion of the head mounted device externally, for connection to a 2CC coupler (11).
Owner:ESSILOR INTERNATIONAL(COMPAGNIE GENERALE D OPTIQUE)