25results about "Sets using external connection" patented technology

A method includes: initializing signal-processing parameters of the hearing aid at different frequencies based on attribute data and hearing characteristic data of a user, wherein the signal-processing parameters comprising a gain; processing a hearing test signal to be played based on initialized values of the gain, and obtaining a processed hearing test signal; playing the processed hearing test signal and determining a hearing test result of the user using the hearing aid; and in a case where the hearing test result indicates that the hearing aid does not meet a preset first hear-aiding requirement, adjusting values of the gain of the hearing aid at different frequencies based on the hearing test result, and continuously iterating a hearing test based on the adjusted values of the gain until the hearing aid meets the preset first hear-aiding requirement. A hearing aid is also provided.

Embodiments herein relate to ear-wearable device systems. In an embodiment, a method executed in a processor of a feedback system for providing information related to a user's communication strategies. The feedback system can include a microphone and a memory storage. The method can include monitoring a voice output of the user with the microphone. The method can include processing the voice output of the user by at least one of: counting a first number of instances in which the user implements a positive communication repair strategy; and counting a second number of instances in which the user implements a negative communication repair strategy. The method can include generating feedback indicative of the first number of instances, the second number of instances, or both the first number of instances and the second number of instances. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for audio signal processing are presented. An apparatus for audio signal processing includes a memory configured to store instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the processor to receive an external microphone signal from a first microphone and generate a transmissive component based on the external microphone signal and hearing compensation data. The hearing compensation data is based on a hearing map of a particular user. The instructions, when executed, also cause the processor to cause a speaker to generate an audio output signal based on the transmissive component.

A method of manufacturing a charger insert part (40) comprising a holder (45) for holding a rechargeable hearing instrument (1A, 1B), which is individually customized for at least partly being inserted into an ear canal of a user, in a hearing instrument charger device (20) configured for charging the rechargeable hearing instrument (1A, 1B), the hearing instrument charger device (20) comprising - a charger casing (21) having a receiving portion (29) for the charger insert part (40) with a holder (45), and - a first charger element (22, 23) having a first position in the charger casing (21), the method comprising - providing, based on a dataset representing a shape of a portion of an ear canal of the user, a first virtual model of the rechargeable hearing instrument (1A, 1B) shaped to at least partly conform to the shape of the ear canal portion, including allocating a second position in the first virtual model of the rechargeable hearing instrument (1A, 1B) for an electronic hearing aid component (28) comprising at least a second charger element (4); - providing, based on the first virtual model, a second virtual model of a charger insert part (40) for insertion in the receiving portion (29) of the hearing instrument charger device (20), in which second virtual model the charger insert part (40) is designed to support the rechargeable hearing instrument (1A, 1B), such that the first charger element (22, 23) is positioned in a first relation with the second charger element (4), when the charger insert part (40) is placed in the receiving portion (29) of the hearing instrument charger device (20); and - shaping, by a 3D manufacturing process, the customized charger insert part (40) with the holder (45) based on the second virtual model.

A hearing device has a motherboard and a receiver module. The receiver module is configured for wireless charging of a battery and, for that purpose, has a coil wound around an axial direction. The motherboard has a top section that extends perpendicular to the axial direction and in a radial direction. The top section of the motherboard and the receiver module are stacked in the axial direction.

An in-the-ear hearing aid device is disclosed. The device at least one electro-acoustic transducer, and at least one sensor or at least one active electronic component. The at least one electro-acoustic transducer comprises a capsule enclosing a transducer sound active part and a transducer air volume. The transducer air volume is air volume which is enclosed by the capsule and which is in fluid-connection with the transducer sound active part. At least a portion of the at least one sensor or of the at least one active electronic component is provided within the transducer air volume.

Presented herein are techniques for initiating a night-time mode of operation in an implantable hearing prosthesis in response to detection of night-time recharging operations. More specifically, an implantable hearing prosthesis comprises a rechargeable battery that is configured to be recharged via an external night-time charging device, such as a pillow charger. The implantable hearing prosthesis is configured to detect inductive charging of the rechargeable battery by the external night-time charging device. In response, the implantable hearing prosthesis is switched to a night-time mode of operation.

A system and method for improving hearing enhancement solutions across a wide range of hearing devices, particularly for a wide-range of disparate user-provided hearing devices, including a dock having a transmissions conversion module for translating / converting Bluetooth communications from a transmitter / transceiver coupled to a configuration system to a non-Bluetooth personal audio device (e.g., a hearing aid) enabling a user to program the personal audio device with a user-developed personal customized hearing aid profile.

This invention provides a hearing aid fitting method and a hearing aid that allow the user to perform self-fitting. [Solution] The hearing aid fitting method initializes signal processing parameters, including gain at different frequencies, of the hearing aid based on the user's attribute data and hearing characteristic data; processes the hearing test signal to be reproduced based on the initialized gain; obtains the processed hearing test signal; reproduces the processed hearing test signal; determines the user's hearing test results after hearing assistance; if the hearing test results indicate that the hearing aid does not meet a preset first hearing assistance requirement, the gain at different frequencies of the hearing aid is adjusted based on the hearing test results; and the hearing test is continuously repeated based on the latest adjusted gain until the hearing aid meets the preset first hearing assistance requirement.

A hearing aid is configured to be worn at or in an ear of a user, and comprises a) an input unit comprising at least one input transducer, e.g. a microphone, for picking up sound from the environment of the hearing aid and configured to provide at least one electric input signal representing said sound; b) an own voice detector configured to detect whether or not, or with what probability, said at least one electric input signal, or a processed version thereof, comprises a voice from the user of the hearing aid, and to provide an own voice control signal indicative thereof; and c) a datalogger for logging data related to the use of said hearing aid over time. The hearing aid is configured to log absolute or relative time periods of own voice activity in dependence of said own voice control in the datalogger. A method of operating a hearing aid is further disclosed.

A charging coil for a hearing aid charger for magnetic resonance charging of a hearing aid. The charging coil has a printed circuit board coil and a frame shaped ferrite tile with a central opening for receiving and securing the hearing aid. The printed circuit board coil is arranged on the frame shaped ferrite tile.

At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to a communication device that includes a microphone configured to detect an acoustic signal from an acoustic environment, and a processor, configured to detect an acoustical dampening between the acoustic environment and the microphone, based on a change in a characteristic of the acoustic signal and, responsive to the acoustical dampening, apply a compensation filter to the acoustic signal to form a compensated acoustic signal that is reproduced. Other embodiments are disclosed.

ABSTRACT A method for monitoring social isolation of a user, the method comprising the following steps: - obtaining, via a hearing aid device, at least one data element about the user or the user environment, - obtaining a social engagement score based on the at least one data element, the social engagement score indicating how much the user is socially engaged, - emitting an alert signal when the social engagement score indicates that the user is socially isolated.

The invention relates to a charging contact connection (10) for a charger of an electrical device (2), in particular a hearing aid, comprising a central contact pin (16) for contacting a first mating contact (12) of a mating contact connection (8), a permanent magnetic element (34) for magnetically attracting the mating contact connection (8), which surrounds the contact pin (16), and a contact element (18) arranged on the end face facing the mating contact connection (8) for guiding and focusing the magnetic field of the magnetic element (34) in the direction of a second mating contact (14) of the mating contact connection (8).

A hearing device (2) is presented, comprising a motherboard (12) and a receiver module (14), wherein the receiver module (14) is configured for wireless charging of a battery and therefor comprises a coil (16), which runs around an axial direction (A), wherein the motherboard (12) comprises a top section (26), which extends perpendicular to the axial direction (A) and in a radial direction (R), wherein the top section (26) and the receiver module (14) are stacked in the axial direction (A).

A method of manufacturing a support for supporting a rechargeable hearing device in a hearing device charger device (30) that charges the hearing device (1A, 1B) and includes a first charger coil (22, 24), the method comprising: determining the shape of at least a portion of a user's ear canal based on an ear canal impression (8); digitally designing a virtual representation of the hearing device housing (1A', 1B') of the hearing device (1A, 1B) based on the determined shape, and planning a position for a second charger coil (4) in the hearing device (1A, 1B); and forming a support (40) based on the virtual representation of the hearing device housing (1A', 1B') such that the support (40) supports the shape of the hearing device (1A, 1B) in a predetermined position in the hearing device charger device (30), and such that the first charger coil (22, 24) is adjacent to the second charger coil (4). Preferably, the support is manufactured by vacuum forming a biocompatible thermoplastic sheet into the desired shape.

Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for audio signal processing are presented. An apparatus for audio signal processing includes a memory configured to store instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions. The instructions, when executed, cause the processor to receive an external microphone signal from a first microphone and generate a transmissive component based on the external microphone signal and hearing compensation data. The hearing compensation data is based on a hearing map of a particular user. The instructions, when executed, also cause the processor to cause a speaker to generate an audio output signal based on the transmissive component.

The invention relates to a hearing aid fitting method and a hearing aid. The method comprises the steps that signal processing parameters of the hearing aid under different frequencies are initialized based on attribute data and hearing characteristic data of a user, the signal processing parameters comprise gains, hearing test signals to be played are processed based on the initialized gains, and processed hearing test signals are obtained, the hearing test signal is used for testing the hearing level after a user wears the hearing aid, playing the processed hearing test signal, determining a hearing test result after hearing aid of the user, and adjusting the gain of the hearing aid at different frequencies based on the hearing test result under the condition that the hearing test result represents that the hearing aid does not meet a preset first hearing aid requirement. And carrying out hearing test continuously and iteratively based on the adjusted latest gain until the hearing aid meets a preset first hearing aid requirement. By adopting the method, more accurate hearing aid fitting is realized, so that the hearing aid achieves a better hearing aid effect.

A charging contact connection for a charger of an electrical device, in particular a hearing aid, includes a central contact pin for contacting a first counter-contact of a counter-contact connection, and a permanent-magnetic magnet element enclosing the contact pin for magnetically attracting the counter-contact connection. A contact element disposed on the front face facing the counter-contact connection guides and focuses the magnetic field of the magnetic element in the direction of a second counter-contact of the counter-contact connection. A charging contact system and an electrical device are also provided.

Presented herein are techniques for identifying pediatric milestones using a medical device, including implantable medical devices and hearing devices, based upon motion data and acoustic data obtained by the medical device. For example, when the medical device is embodied as a hearing device, such as a cochlear implant or hearing aid, a pediatric milestone of a user of the hearing device may be determined based on motion data and acoustic data associated with the user.

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.

Provided is an acoustic processing device worn on a body of a user, the acoustic processing device including: a sound collection unit that acquires an environmental sound around the user; a reception unit that receives feature information for a specific voice included in a voice output from an acoustic output device to the user; a processing unit that performs acoustic processing on the environmental sound around the user collected by the sound collection unit based on the feature information; and an output unit that outputs the environmental sound processed by the processing unit to the user.

The provided system and corresponding method can enable a user to connect its earphone to different audio sources while controlling the settings of its earphone directly on its application device without being interrupted by audio.

A method for a wireless personal communication using a hearing system (10) with a hearing device (12) comprises: monitoring and analyzing the user's acoustic environment by the hearing device (12) to recognize one or more speaking persons based on content-independent speaker voiceprints saved in the hearing system (10); and presenting a user interface to the user for notifying the user about a recognized speaking person and for establishing, joining or leaving a wireless personal communication connection between the hearing device (12) and one or more communication devices used by the one or more recognized speaking persons.