Hearing aid endurance prolonging system and method

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of hearing aids, in particular to a hearing aid endurance prolonging system and method.The hearing aid endurance prolonging system comprises a receiving module, a processing module, a playing module and an energy-saving module, sound waves in the external environment are received through the receiving module, and the sound waves are recorded by a microphone in the receiving module and then converted into electric signals to be input into the processing module; when the energy-saving module analyzes that the decibel of an electric signal received by the receiving module exceeds a preset value, the energy-saving module considers that a wearer is in a noisy environment, then the processing module is controlled to be started, and the processing module is automatically connected with the receiving module and the playing module after being started; at the moment, an electric signal sent by the receiving module is input into the processing module to be subjected to noise reduction and noise removal processing, and the processed electric signal is input into the playing module to be amplified and then converted into sound waves to be played. And the processing module is controlled to be automatically closed, so that energy loss is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of hearing aids, and in particular to a system and method for extending the battery life of a hearing aid. Background Art

[0002] A hearing aid is a small loudspeaker that amplifies sounds that are originally inaudible, and then uses the hearing-impaired person's residual hearing to send the sounds to the auditory center of the brain, so that the person can feel the sounds, bringing great convenience to the hearing-impaired. A hearing aid mainly consists of five parts: microphone, amplifier, receiver, power supply and volume control. The amplifier in the hearing aid amplifies the received sound and then inputs it into the ears of the hearing-impaired person, making the sound heard by the hearing-impaired person clear and loud.

[0003] When the hearing aid is in use, the received sound wave signal will be amplified and played to the wearer through the speaker. The sound waves need to be received through the microphone and then amplified and input into the speaker for playback. The most power-consuming parts of the hearing aid are the playback and processing parts. However, when the wearer is in a quiet environment, there is not much difference between the sound waves processed by the processing module and the sound waves not processed. At this time, if the processing module is always started, it will cause unnecessary waste. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a system and method for extending the battery life of a hearing aid.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: a hearing aid life extension system, including a receiving module, a processing module, a playing module and an energy-saving module; A receiving module receives sound waves from the external environment through the receiving module. The sound waves are recorded by a microphone in the receiving module and then converted into electrical signals and input into the processing module; A processing module, which eliminates noise in the sound wave electrical signal and then inputs it into the speaker for playback; A playing module, which amplifies the received digital signal and converts it into a sound wave signal, and then plays the sound wave signal converted from the digital signal through a speaker in the playing module; Energy-saving module, when the sound in the environment is stable and the received ambient sound wave decibel is low, the control processing module stops running and at the same time reduces the volume of the sound played by the playback module, so that the power consumption of the processing module and the playback module is greatly reduced.

[0006] Specifically, after receiving the sound wave, the receiving module first detects whether the processing module is running. When the processing module stops running, the receiving module directly inputs the sound wave into the playing module for amplification and playback. When the processing module is running, the receiving module inputs the sound wave into the processing module for processing.

[0007] Specifically, the processing module is connected to the receiving module after starting, and the processing module is disconnected from the receiving module after stopping.

[0008] Specifically, the playing module is connected to the receiving module and the processing module respectively. When the processing module is started, the playing module is disconnected from the receiving module, and when the processing module is shut down, the playing module is connected to the receiving module.

[0009] Specifically, the energy-saving module is arranged inside the receiving module. When the ambient sound waves received by the receiving module are stable and the decibel is low, the energy-saving module controls the processing module to stop running. When the decibel of the ambient sound waves received by the receiving module is high, the energy-saving module controls the processing module to start processing the sound waves.

[0010] A method for extending the battery life of a hearing aid comprises the following steps: (1) First, the external sound wave signal is received by the receiving module. After the receiving module receives the external signal, it is converted into an electrical signal and input into the energy-saving module for analysis. The energy-saving module analyzes the decibel and stability of the electrical signal. When the decibel of the electrical signal is small, it is considered that the wearer is in a quiet environment. The energy-saving module controls the processing module to shut down. At this time, the electrical signal received by the receiving module will skip the closed processing module and directly input into the defense-breaking module for amplification and broadcasting; (2) When the energy-saving module analyzes that the decibel of the electrical signal received by the receiving module exceeds a predetermined value, the energy-saving module will consider that the wearer is in a noisy environment. At this time, the energy-saving module will send a start signal to the processing module to control the processing module to start; (3) After the processing module is started, it automatically connects with the receiving module and the playing module. At this time, the electrical signal sent by the receiving module will be input into the processing module for noise reduction and noise removal. After the processing is completed, the electrical signal will be input into the playing module for amplification and conversion into sound waves for playback; (4) When the energy-saving module analyzes that the wearer has been in a quiet environment for five minutes, it will send a shutdown signal to the processing module, and the processing module will automatically shut down to save energy.

[0011] Beneficial effects of the present invention: (1) The present invention discloses a hearing aid battery life extension system and method. When the decibel level of the electrical signal received by the receiving module exceeds a predetermined value through the energy-saving module, the energy-saving module will deem that the wearer is in a noisy environment. At this time, the energy-saving module will send a start signal to the processing module to control the processing module to start. After the processing module is started, it will automatically connect with the receiving module and the playing module. At this time, the electrical signal sent by the receiving module will be input into the processing module for noise reduction and noise removal. After the processing is completed, the electrical signal will be input into the playing module for amplification and conversion into sound waves for playback. When the energy-saving module analyzes that the wearer has been in a quiet environment for five minutes, it will send a shutdown signal to the processing module, and the processing module will automatically shut down to save energy loss. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a module diagram of a hearing aid battery life extension system and method provided by the present invention. Implementation

[0014] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further explained below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0015] like Figure 1 As shown, a hearing aid battery life extension system and method described in the present invention includes a receiving module, a processing module, a playing module and an energy-saving module; A receiving module receives sound waves from the external environment through the receiving module. The sound waves are recorded by a microphone in the receiving module and then converted into electrical signals and input into the processing module; A processing module, which eliminates noise in the sound wave electrical signal and then inputs it into the speaker for playback; A playing module, which amplifies the received digital signal and converts it into a sound wave signal, and then plays the sound wave signal converted from the digital signal through a speaker in the playing module; Energy-saving module, when the sound in the environment is stable and the received ambient sound wave decibel is low, the control processing module stops running and at the same time reduces the volume of the sound played by the playback module, so that the power consumption of the processing module and the playback module is greatly reduced.

[0016] After receiving the sound wave, the receiving module first detects whether the processing module is running. When the processing module stops running, the receiving module directly inputs the sound wave into the playing module for amplification and playback. When the processing module is running, the receiving module inputs the sound wave into the processing module for processing.

[0017] The processing module is connected to the receiving module after starting, and disconnected from the receiving module after stopping.

[0018] The playing module is connected to the receiving module and the processing module respectively. When the processing module is started, the playing module is disconnected from the receiving module, and when the processing module is shut down, the playing module is connected to the receiving module.

[0019] The energy-saving module is arranged inside the receiving module. When the ambient sound waves received by the receiving module are stable and the decibel is low, the energy-saving module controls the processing module to stop running. When the decibel of the ambient sound waves received by the receiving module is high, the energy-saving module controls the processing module to start processing the sound waves.

[0020] A method for extending the battery life of a hearing aid comprises the following steps: (1) First, the external sound wave signal is received by the receiving module. After the receiving module receives the external signal, it is converted into an electrical signal and input into the energy-saving module for analysis. The energy-saving module analyzes the decibel and stability of the electrical signal. When the decibel of the electrical signal is small, it is considered that the wearer is in a quiet environment. The energy-saving module controls the processing module to shut down. At this time, the electrical signal received by the receiving module will skip the closed processing module and directly input into the defense-breaking module for amplification and broadcasting; (2) When the energy-saving module analyzes that the decibel of the electrical signal received by the receiving module exceeds a predetermined value, the energy-saving module will consider that the wearer is in a noisy environment. At this time, the energy-saving module will send a start signal to the processing module to control the processing module to start; (3) After the processing module is started, it automatically connects with the receiving module and the playing module. At this time, the electrical signal sent by the receiving module will be input into the processing module for noise reduction and noise removal. After the processing is completed, the electrical signal will be input into the playing module for amplification and conversion into sound waves for playback; (4) When the energy-saving module analyzes that the wearer has been in a quiet environment for five minutes, it will send a shutdown signal to the processing module, and the processing module will automatically shut down to save energy.

[0021] When in use, first receive the external sound wave signal through the receiving module. When the receiving module receives the external signal, it is converted into an electrical signal and input into the energy-saving module for analysis. The energy-saving module analyzes the decibel and stability of the electrical signal. When the decibel of the electrical signal is small, it is considered that the wearer is in a quiet environment. The energy-saving module controls the processing module to close. At this time, the electrical signal received by the receiving module will skip the closed processing module and directly enter the defense-breaking module for amplification and broadcasting. When the energy-saving module analyzes that the decibel of the electrical signal received by the receiving module exceeds the predetermined value, the energy-saving module will consider that the wearer is in a noisy environment. At this time, the energy-saving module will send a start signal to the processing module to control the processing module to start. After the processing module is started, it will automatically connect with the receiving module and the playback module. At this time, the electrical signal sent by the receiving module will be input into the processing module for noise reduction and noise removal processing. After the processing is completed, the electrical signal is input into the playback module for amplification and then converted into sound wave playback. When the energy-saving module analyzes that the wearer is in a quiet environment for five minutes, it will send a shutdown signal to the processing module, and the processing module will automatically shut down to save energy loss.

[0022] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, which fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A hearing aid life extension system, characterized in that: It includes a receiving module, a processing module, a playing module and an energy-saving module; A receiving module receives sound waves from the external environment through the receiving module. The sound waves are recorded by a microphone in the receiving module and then converted into electrical signals and input into the processing module; A processing module, which eliminates noise in the sound wave electrical signal and then inputs it into the speaker for playback; A playing module, which amplifies the received digital signal and converts it into a sound wave signal, and then plays the sound wave signal converted from the digital signal through a speaker in the playing module; Energy-saving module, when the sound in the environment is stable and the received ambient sound wave decibel is low, the control processing module stops running and at the same time reduces the volume of the sound played by the playback module, so that the power consumption of the processing module and the playback module is greatly reduced.

2. A hearing aid battery life extension system according to claim 1, characterized in that: After receiving the sound wave, the receiving module first detects whether the processing module is running. When the processing module stops running, the receiving module directly inputs the sound wave into the playing module for amplification and playing. When the processing module is running, the receiving module inputs the sound wave into the processing module for processing.

3. The hearing aid life extension system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing module is connected to the receiving module after starting, and is disconnected from the receiving module after stopping.

4. The hearing aid life extension system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The playing module is connected to the receiving module and the processing module respectively. When the processing module is started, the playing module is disconnected from the receiving module, and when the processing module is shut down, the playing module is connected to the receiving module.

5. The hearing aid life extension system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The energy-saving module is arranged inside the receiving module. When the ambient sound waves received by the receiving module are stable and the decibel is low, the energy-saving module controls the processing module to stop running. When the ambient sound waves received by the receiving module are high in decibel, the energy-saving module controls the processing module to start processing the sound waves.

6. A method for extending the battery life of a hearing aid according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: (1) First, the external sound wave signal is received by the receiving module. After the receiving module receives the external signal, it is converted into an electrical signal and input into the energy-saving module for analysis. The energy-saving module analyzes the decibel and stability of the electrical signal. When the decibel of the electrical signal is small, it is considered that the wearer is in a quiet environment. The energy-saving module controls the processing module to shut down. At this time, the electrical signal received by the receiving module will skip the closed processing module and directly input into the defense-breaking module for amplification and broadcasting; (2) When the energy-saving module analyzes that the decibel of the electrical signal received by the receiving module exceeds a predetermined value, the energy-saving module will consider that the wearer is in a noisy environment. At this time, the energy-saving module will send a start signal to the processing module to control the processing module to start; (3) After the processing module is started, it automatically connects with the receiving module and the playing module. At this time, the electrical signal sent by the receiving module will be input into the processing module for noise reduction and noise removal. After the processing is completed, the electrical signal will be input into the playing module for amplification and conversion into sound waves for playback; (4) When the energy-saving module analyzes that the wearer has been in a quiet environment for five minutes, it will send a shutdown signal to the processing module, and the processing module will automatically shut down to save energy.

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