Directional sound transmission method and system of air-guided hearing aid

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of air-guided hearing aids, in particular to a directional sound transmission method and system of an air-guided hearing aid, comprising a hearing aid module, an angle adjustment module, a direction adjustment module, a telescopic module and a key module, the hearing aid module comprises a hearing aid assembly, a broadcast assembly and an external annular airbag; the angle adjusting module comprises an angle adjusting assembly and an angle fixing assembly; the hearing aid is started to make a sound to check whether the hearing aid operates normally or not, and then the mode switching key adjusts the system of the control key for switching, so that the angle and the direction of the broadcasting component are respectively switched, and the directions of the ear canals of the broadcasting component are fit; then the storage assembly is controlled to store the broadcasting assembly so as to fix the angle and the direction of the broadcasting assembly, and finally the external annular air bag is started to be expanded to be conical, so that the situation that the broadcasting assembly is pushed outwards due to the shape problem to affect use is avoided while the broadcasting assembly is fixed again.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conduction hearing aids, specifically to a method and system for directional sound transmission in air conduction hearing aids. Background Technology

[0002] A hearing aid is an amplifier that increases the intensity of sound energy and transmits it into the ear with as little distortion as possible. It is an assistive device used by people with hearing impairments. Hearing aids help people with hearing disabilities improve their hearing impairment, thereby enhancing their ability to communicate with others. For people with hearing loss or weak hearing, air conduction hearing aids are often chosen. Air conduction hearing aids transmit sound through the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear, which is also the most effective transmission method.

[0003] Existing hearing aids generally have a straight angle and direction for the sound output, which means they are directly inserted into the ear when worn. However, some people have curved ear canals, which makes it difficult to fully insert the sound output due to the curvature of the ear canal, or it may cause pressure on the ear canal when fully inserted. This can lead to the hearing aid falling out easily or causing discomfort due to prolonged pressure on the ear canal. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a directional sound transmission method and system for air conduction hearing aids. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems in the prior art, this invention provides a method and system for directional sound transmission in an air conduction hearing aid.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: a method for directional sound transmission in an air conduction hearing aid, comprising a hearing aid module, an angle adjustment module, a direction adjustment module, a telescopic module, and a button module. The hearing aid module includes a hearing aid component, a broadcasting component, and an external ring-shaped airbag; The angle adjustment module includes an angle adjustment component and an angle fixing component; The direction adjustment module includes a direction adjustment module assembly and a direction fixing assembly; The telescopic module includes a storage component and a telescopic component; The button module includes adjustment control buttons, mode switching buttons, and on / off components.

[0006] When using, Step 1: First, wear the hearing aid component in your ear. Then, activate the hearing aid component by turning it on and off. The user needs to confirm whether the hearing aid component is activated by playing a sound. After that, switch the mode button to adjust the control button. The adjustment control button can control the angle adjustment component, the direction adjustment module component, the external ring airbag, and the telescopic component respectively. Step 2: First, activate the telescopic component to extend the broadcasting component. At this time, activate the angle adjustment component and the direction adjustment module to adjust the angle and direction of the broadcasting component respectively, so that the broadcasting component will overlap with part of the curved ear canal. Step 3: At this point, activate the telescopic component again to retract the broadcasting component, so that the telescopic component retracts the tail end of the broadcasting component into the storage component. At this time, the angle fixing component and the direction fixing component will abut against the storage component, thereby fixing the angle and direction of the broadcasting component, so that the angle and direction of the broadcasting component coincide with part of the curved ear canal. Step 4: At this point, the external ring-shaped airbag is activated. External air is injected into the external ring-shaped airbag, causing it to expand and press against the ear canal. At the same time, the external ring-shaped airbag covers the outer end of the sound-bearing component, thus eliminating the space for the sound-bearing component to move. This prevents the hearing aid from shaking and losing the angle and direction of the sound, while also preventing friction damage to the ear canal.

[0007] Specifically, the orientation adjustment module is the connection end between the broadcasting module and the hearing aid module, and the orientation adjustment module is the connection end between the telescopic module and the broadcasting module.

[0008] Specifically, the storage component is located inside the broadcasting component, and the telescopic component is located inside the storage component.

[0009] Specifically, the external annular airbag is disposed on the outer wall of the broadcasting component, and the external annular airbag surrounds the outer wall of the broadcasting component.

[0010] Specifically, the modules that can be switched by the mode switching button are the angle adjustment module, the direction adjustment module, the external annular airbag, the telescopic component, and the sound. After the mode switching button is switched to the corresponding module, the angle adjustment module, the direction adjustment module, the external annular airbag, the telescopic component, and the sound can be adjusted by adjusting the control button.

[0011] Specifically, the adjustment control button, mode switching button, and on / off component are set on the hearing aid component, which is suspended in the outer ear, and the broadcast component is a broadcast end inserted into the inner ear canal.

[0012] Specifically, the outer annular airbag is made of rubber material, and the rubber material on the side of the outer annular airbag closer to the ear canal is softer than that on the outside. This causes the inner side of the outer annular airbag to expand more than the outer side, thus forming a cone shape. This prevents the sound-bearing components from being pushed outwards due to the shape, which would affect the use of the airbag.

[0013] A directional sound transmission system for an air conduction hearing aid includes an opening and closing system, a control system, a controller, a power supply system, an adjustment system, an angle adjustment system, a direction adjustment system, an airbag control system, and a telescopic system.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The directional sound transmission method and system for an air conduction hearing aid described in this invention, when in use, checks whether the hearing aid is operating normally by activating the hearing aid to emit sound. Then, the mode switching button is used to adjust the system of control buttons to change the angle and direction of the sound-emitting component, so that it fits the direction of the ear canal. Then, the storage component is controlled to store the sound-emitting component to fix its angle and direction. Finally, the external annular airbag is activated to inflate into a cone shape, which fixes the sound-emitting component again and avoids the sound-emitting component being pushed outward due to shape issues, thus affecting its use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram illustrating the workflow of a directional sound transmission method and system for an air conduction hearing aid provided by the present invention. Figure 2 This invention provides a schematic diagram of a directional sound transmission method and system for an air conduction hearing aid. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0018] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the directional sound transmission method for an air conduction hearing aid according to the present invention includes a hearing aid module, an angle adjustment module, a direction adjustment module, a telescopic module, and a button module. The hearing aid module includes a hearing aid component, a broadcasting component, and an external ring-shaped airbag; The angle adjustment module includes an angle adjustment component and an angle fixing component; The direction adjustment module includes a direction adjustment module assembly and a direction fixing assembly; The telescopic module includes a storage component and a telescopic component; The button module includes adjustment control buttons, mode switching buttons, and on / off components.

[0019] When using, Step 1: First, wear the hearing aid component in your ear. Then, activate the hearing aid component by turning it on and off. The user needs to confirm whether the hearing aid component is activated by playing a sound. After that, switch the mode button to adjust the control button. The adjustment control button can control the angle adjustment component, the direction adjustment module component, the external ring airbag, and the telescopic component respectively. Step 2: First, activate the telescopic component to extend the broadcasting component. At this time, activate the angle adjustment component and the direction adjustment module to adjust the angle and direction of the broadcasting component respectively, so that the broadcasting component will overlap with part of the curved ear canal. Step 3: At this point, activate the telescopic component again to retract the broadcasting component, so that the telescopic component retracts the tail end of the broadcasting component into the storage component. At this time, the angle fixing component and the direction fixing component will abut against the storage component, thereby fixing the angle and direction of the broadcasting component, so that the angle and direction of the broadcasting component coincide with part of the curved ear canal. Step 4: At this point, the external ring-shaped airbag is activated. External air is injected into the external ring-shaped airbag, causing it to expand and press against the ear canal. At the same time, the external ring-shaped airbag covers the outer end of the sound-bearing component, thus eliminating the space for the sound-bearing component to move. This prevents the hearing aid from shaking and losing the angle and direction of the sound, while also preventing friction damage to the ear canal.

[0020] Specifically, the orientation adjustment module is the connection end between the broadcasting module and the hearing aid module, and the orientation adjustment module is the connection end between the telescopic module and the broadcasting module.

[0021] Specifically, the storage component is located inside the broadcasting component, and the telescopic component is located inside the storage component.

[0022] Specifically, the external annular airbag is disposed on the outer wall of the broadcasting component, and the external annular airbag surrounds the outer wall of the broadcasting component.

[0023] Specifically, the modules that can be switched by the mode switching button are the angle adjustment module, the direction adjustment module, the external annular airbag, the telescopic component, and the sound. After the mode switching button is switched to the corresponding module, the angle adjustment module, the direction adjustment module, the external annular airbag, the telescopic component, and the sound can be adjusted by adjusting the control button.

[0024] Specifically, the adjustment control button, mode switching button, and on / off component are set on the hearing aid component, which is suspended in the outer ear, and the broadcast component is a broadcast end inserted into the inner ear canal.

[0025] Specifically, the outer annular airbag is made of rubber material, and the rubber material on the side of the outer annular airbag closer to the ear canal is softer than that on the outside. This causes the inner side of the outer annular airbag to expand more than the outer side, thus forming a cone shape. This prevents the sound-bearing components from being pushed outwards due to the shape, which would affect the use of the airbag.

[0026] A directional sound transmission system for an air conduction hearing aid includes an opening and closing system, a control system, a controller, a power supply system, an adjustment system, an angle adjustment system, a direction adjustment system, an airbag control system, and a telescopic system.

[0027] The foregoing has shown and described 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 embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A method for directional sound transmission in an air conduction hearing aid, comprising a hearing aid module, an angle adjustment module, a direction adjustment module, a telescopic module, and a button module, characterized in that, The hearing aid module includes a hearing aid component, a broadcasting component, and an external ring-shaped airbag; The angle adjustment module includes an angle adjustment component and an angle fixing component; The direction adjustment module includes a direction adjustment module assembly and a direction fixing assembly; The telescopic module includes a storage component and a telescopic component; The button module includes adjustment control buttons, mode switching buttons, and on / off components; When using, Step 1: First, wear the hearing aid component in your ear. Then, activate the hearing aid component by turning it on and off. The user needs to confirm whether the hearing aid component is activated by playing a sound. After that, switch the mode button to adjust the control button. The adjustment control button can control the angle adjustment component, the direction adjustment module component, the external ring airbag, and the telescopic component respectively. Step 2: First, activate the telescopic component to extend the broadcasting component. At this time, activate the angle adjustment component and the direction adjustment module to adjust the angle and direction of the broadcasting component respectively, so that the broadcasting component will overlap with part of the curved ear canal. Step 3: At this point, activate the telescopic component again to retract the broadcasting component, so that the telescopic component retracts the tail end of the broadcasting component into the storage component. At this time, the angle fixing component and the direction fixing component will abut against the storage component, thereby fixing the angle and direction of the broadcasting component, so that the angle and direction of the broadcasting component coincide with part of the curved ear canal. Step 4: At this point, the external ring-shaped airbag is activated. External air is injected into the external ring-shaped airbag, causing it to expand and press against the ear canal. At the same time, the external ring-shaped airbag covers the outer end of the sound-bearing component, thus eliminating the space for the sound-bearing component to move. This prevents the hearing aid from shaking and losing the angle and direction of the sound, while also preventing friction damage to the ear canal.

2. The directional sound transmission method for an air conduction hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The orientation adjustment module is the connection end between the broadcasting module and the hearing aid module, and the orientation adjustment module is the connection end between the telescopic module and the broadcasting module.

3. The directional sound transmission method for an air conduction hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage component is located inside the broadcasting component, and the telescopic component is located inside the storage component.

4. The directional sound transmission method for an air conduction hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The external annular airbag is disposed on the outer wall of the broadcasting component, and the external annular airbag surrounds the outer wall of the broadcasting component.

5. A method for directional sound transmission in an air conduction hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mode switching button can switch between the following modules: angle adjustment module, direction adjustment module, external annular airbag, telescopic component, and sound. After the mode switching button is switched to the corresponding module, the angle adjustment module, direction adjustment module, external annular airbag, telescopic component, and sound can be adjusted by adjusting the control button.

6. The directional sound transmission method for an air conduction hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment control button, mode switching button, and on / off component are located on the hearing aid component, which is suspended in the outer ear. The broadcast component is a broadcast end inserted into the inner ear canal.

7. A method for directional sound transmission in an air conduction hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer annular airbag is made of rubber material, and the rubber material on the side of the outer annular airbag closer to the ear canal is softer than that on the outside. This causes the inner side of the outer annular airbag to expand more than the outer side, thus forming a cone shape. This prevents the sound-bearing components from being pushed outwards due to the shape, which would affect the use of the airbag.

8. A directional sound transmission system for an air conduction hearing aid according to claims 1-7, characterized in that: It includes an opening and closing system, a control system, a controller, a power supply system, an adjustment system, an angle adjustment system, a direction adjustment system, an airbag control system, and a telescopic system.

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