Positioning and communication system and method of hearing aid

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of hearing aids, in particular to a hearing aid positioning and communication system and method.The hearing aid positioning and communication system comprises a processing module, a connecting module, a positioning module, a voice receiving module, a voice playing module and a navigation module, and the processing module comprises a processor module, a key module, a power module and a transmission module; the processor module is used for collecting and processing data in the system and controlling the operation of the hearing aid, and the hearing aid is bound and connected with a smart phone through the Bluetooth connection module, so that the hearing aid can play music, voice and telephone calls in the mobile phone; when the hearing aid is separated from the connection range of the Bluetooth connection module of the mobile phone, it is judged that the hearing aid is lost, at the moment, mutual searching between a user and a picker is facilitated through mutual positioning and navigation between the mobile phone and the hearing aid, and when positioning cannot be achieved, the hearing aid can play user information to facilitate offline searching; therefore, the hearing aid can be found conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of hearing aids, specifically to a positioning and communication system and method for 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] Hearing aids are frequently lost, and users who lose their hearing aids find it difficult to communicate with the outside world, making the search for them quite troublesome. Finders also find it difficult to locate hearing aids when they cannot contact the users, making the retrieval of hearing aids extremely difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to propose a hearing aid positioning and communication system and method. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a positioning and communication system and method for hearing aids.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: a positioning and communication system for a hearing aid, comprising a processing module, a connection module, a positioning module, a voice receiving module, a voice playback module, and a navigation module. The processing module includes a processor module, a button module, a power supply module, and a transmission module. The processor module is used to collect and process data within the system and control the operation of the hearing aid. The button module is used for manual button pressing, thereby transmitting control commands to the processor module to control the operation of the hearing aid. The power supply module includes a power source and a charging interface. The power source can supply power to the components inside the hearing aid, and the charging interface charges the power source. The transmission module includes a wire, which enables data transmission between the processor module and other modules. The connection module includes a Bluetooth connection module and a signal receiving and transmitting module. The Bluetooth connection module connects the hearing aid and the smartphone via Bluetooth. The signal receiving and transmitting module connects to an external network after the hearing aid and the smartphone are out of range, and then establishes a signal connection through the external network as a relay. The positioning module includes a mobile phone positioning module and a hearing aid positioning module. The mobile phone positioning module locates the mobile phone and then transmits the location information to the hearing aid. The hearing aid positioning module locates the hearing aid and then transmits the location information to the mobile phone. The voice receiving module includes a sound receiving module and a vibration sensing module. The sound receiving module receives external sounds, and the vibration sensing module senses vibrations on the cheek area. When the user speaks, it generates vibrations to determine whether the user is speaking. The voice playback module includes a playback module and an isolation module. The playback module plays the sound processed by the processor module, and the isolation module isolates the playback module from the outside world. The navigation module includes a location navigation module and a user information reminder module. The navigation voice module includes a mobile phone navigation module and a hearing aid navigation module. It performs navigation based on the positions of the mobile phone and the hearing aid after they are mutually located. The user information reminder module stores publicly available and easily searchable user information in the hearing aid beforehand.

[0006] Specifically, the mobile phone navigation module locates the hearing aid through the hearing aid positioning module, and can be used to find the hearing aid by navigating on the mobile phone navigation software.

[0007] Specifically, the hearing aid navigation module locates the phone using the phone positioning module, then plays the phone's current location information and navigation voice prompts to the phone's location using the voice playback module.

[0008] Specifically, the hearing aid positioning module is equipped with a positioning chip, which is fixedly installed inside the hearing aid and is activated when the mobile phone is out of Bluetooth connection range from the hearing aid.

[0009] Specifically, the Bluetooth connection module is used for signal connection between the hearing aid and the smartphone, enabling the hearing aid to play music, voice messages, and phone calls from the phone, and can also be used to warn whether the phone and the hearing aid have moved away from the usage range.

[0010] Specifically, the transmission module is connected to the processor module, button module, power module, Bluetooth connection module, signal transmission and reception module, hearing aid positioning module, sound receiving module, vibration sensing module and playback module via wires, and the power module supplies power to the processor module, Bluetooth connection module, signal transmission and reception module, hearing aid positioning module, sound receiving module, vibration sensing module and playback module via wires.

[0011] Specifically, the hearing aid stores information that can be publicly accessed and is easy to locate the user, including the user's name, the guardian's telephone contact information, and the address of the nearest police station.

[0012] A method for using a positioning and communication system for a hearing aid. S1: The hearing aid is connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing it to play music, voice messages, and phone calls. When making a call, the sound receiving module receives external sounds, while the vibration sensing module vibrates the cheek. When vibration is detected, the received sound is processed to extract and enhance the user's vocal tract before being transmitted to the phone for the call, resulting in better overall communication. S2: When the hearing aid is out of the range of the Bluetooth connection module of the mobile phone, it will be determined that the hearing aid is lost. At this time, the hearing aid will activate the signal receiving and transmitting module, which, together with the positioning chip in the hearing aid, can help the mobile phone and the hearing aid to locate each other through the mobile phone positioning module and the hearing aid positioning module. S3: After the mobile phone and hearing aid are mutually located, the user can locate the hearing aid through the mobile phone, and then use the navigation software on the mobile phone for location and navigation, making it easier to find the hearing aid. S4: After the mobile phone and hearing aid are mutually located, the hearing aid will play navigation information to the location of the connected mobile phone signal, so as to facilitate the finder to find the owner. When the mobile phone and hearing aid are not mutually located, the hearing aid will play the user's name, the guardian's phone number and the address of the nearby police station through the broadcast module, so as to facilitate the finder to contact the owner.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The hearing aid positioning and communication system and method of this invention binds the hearing aid to a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection module, enabling the hearing aid to play music, voice messages, and make phone calls from the smartphone. When the hearing aid is out of the Bluetooth connection range of the smartphone, it is determined to be lost. At this time, the smartphone and the hearing aid can locate and navigate with each other, facilitating the search between the user and the finder. If the location cannot be determined, the hearing aid will play user information to facilitate offline retrieval, thus making it easier to find the hearing aid. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the communication system for a positioning and communication system and method for a hearing aid provided by the present invention; Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of a hearing aid location and retrieval system provided by the present invention, which is a hearing aid positioning and communication system and method. Detailed Implementation

[0016] 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.

[0017] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the positioning and communication system for a hearing aid according to the present invention includes a processing module, a connection module, a positioning module, a voice receiving module, a voice playback module, and a navigation module. The processing module includes a processor module, a button module, a power supply module, and a transmission module. The processor module is used to collect and process data within the system and control the operation of the hearing aid. The button module is used for manual button pressing, thereby transmitting control commands to the processor module to control the operation of the hearing aid. The power supply module includes a power source and a charging interface. The power source can supply power to the components inside the hearing aid, and the charging interface charges the power source. The transmission module includes a wire, which enables data transmission between the processor module and other modules. The connection module includes a Bluetooth connection module and a signal receiving and transmitting module. The Bluetooth connection module connects the hearing aid and the smartphone via Bluetooth. The signal receiving and transmitting module connects to an external network after the hearing aid and the smartphone are out of range, and then establishes a signal connection through the external network as a relay. The positioning module includes a mobile phone positioning module and a hearing aid positioning module. The mobile phone positioning module locates the mobile phone and then transmits the location information to the hearing aid. The hearing aid positioning module locates the hearing aid and then transmits the location information to the mobile phone. The voice receiving module includes a sound receiving module and a vibration sensing module. The sound receiving module receives external sounds, and the vibration sensing module senses vibrations on the cheek area. When the user speaks, it generates vibrations to determine whether the user is speaking. The voice playback module includes a playback module and an isolation module. The playback module plays the sound processed by the processor module, and the isolation module isolates the playback module from the outside world. The navigation module includes a location navigation module and a user information reminder module. The navigation voice module includes a mobile phone navigation module and a hearing aid navigation module. It performs navigation based on the positions of the mobile phone and the hearing aid after they are mutually located. The user information reminder module stores publicly available and easily searchable user information in the hearing aid beforehand.

[0018] Specifically, the mobile phone navigation module locates the hearing aid through the hearing aid positioning module, and can be used to find the hearing aid by navigating on the mobile phone navigation software.

[0019] Specifically, the hearing aid navigation module locates the phone using the phone positioning module, then plays the phone's current location information and navigation voice prompts to the phone's location using the voice playback module.

[0020] Specifically, the hearing aid positioning module is equipped with a positioning chip, which is fixedly installed inside the hearing aid and is activated when the mobile phone is out of Bluetooth connection range from the hearing aid.

[0021] Specifically, the Bluetooth connection module is used for signal connection between the hearing aid and the smartphone, enabling the hearing aid to play music, voice messages, and phone calls from the phone, and can also be used to warn whether the phone and the hearing aid have moved away from the usage range.

[0022] Specifically, the transmission module is connected to the processor module, button module, power module, Bluetooth connection module, signal transmission and reception module, hearing aid positioning module, sound receiving module, vibration sensing module and playback module via wires, and the power module supplies power to the processor module, Bluetooth connection module, signal transmission and reception module, hearing aid positioning module, sound receiving module, vibration sensing module and playback module via wires.

[0023] Specifically, the hearing aid stores information that can be publicly accessed and is easy to locate the user, including the user's name, the guardian's telephone contact information, and the address of the nearest police station.

[0024] A method for using a positioning and communication system for a hearing aid. S1: The hearing aid is connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing it to play music, voice messages, and phone calls. When making a call, the sound receiving module receives external sounds, while the vibration sensing module vibrates the cheek. When vibration is detected, the received sound is processed to extract and enhance the user's vocal tract before being transmitted to the phone for the call, resulting in better overall communication. S2: When the hearing aid is out of the range of the Bluetooth connection module of the mobile phone, it will be determined that the hearing aid is lost. At this time, the hearing aid will activate the signal receiving and transmitting module, which, together with the positioning chip in the hearing aid, can help the mobile phone and the hearing aid to locate each other through the mobile phone positioning module and the hearing aid positioning module. S3: After the mobile phone and hearing aid are mutually located, the user can locate the hearing aid through the mobile phone, and then use the navigation software on the mobile phone for location and navigation, making it easier to find the hearing aid. S4: After the mobile phone and hearing aid are mutually located, the hearing aid will play navigation information to the location of the connected mobile phone signal, so as to facilitate the finder to find the owner. When the mobile phone and hearing aid are not mutually located, the hearing aid will play the user's name, the guardian's phone number and the address of the nearby police station through the broadcast module, so as to facilitate the finder to contact the owner.

[0025] 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 positioning and communication system for a hearing aid, comprising a processing module, a connection module, a positioning module, a voice receiving module, a voice playback module, and a navigation module, characterized in that, The processing module includes a processor module, a button module, a power supply module, and a transmission module. The processor module is used to collect and process data within the system and control the operation of the hearing aid. The button module is used for manual button pressing, thereby transmitting control commands to the processor module to control the operation of the hearing aid. The power supply module includes a power source and a charging interface. The power source can supply power to the components inside the hearing aid, and the charging interface charges the power source. The transmission module includes a wire, which enables data transmission between the processor module and other modules. The connection module includes a Bluetooth connection module and a signal receiving and transmitting module. The Bluetooth connection module connects the hearing aid and the smartphone via Bluetooth. The signal receiving and transmitting module connects to an external network after the hearing aid and the smartphone are out of range, and then establishes a signal connection through the external network as a relay. The positioning module includes a mobile phone positioning module and a hearing aid positioning module. The mobile phone positioning module locates the mobile phone and then transmits the location information to the hearing aid. The hearing aid positioning module locates the hearing aid and then transmits the location information to the mobile phone. The voice receiving module includes a sound receiving module and a vibration sensing module. The sound receiving module receives external sounds, and the vibration sensing module senses vibrations on the cheek area. When the user speaks, it generates vibrations to determine whether the user is speaking. The voice playback module includes a playback module and an isolation module. The playback module plays the sound processed by the processor module, and the isolation module isolates the playback module from the outside world. The navigation module includes a location navigation module and a user information reminder module. The navigation voice module includes a mobile phone navigation module and a hearing aid navigation module. It performs navigation based on the positions of the mobile phone and the hearing aid after they are mutually located. The user information reminder module stores publicly available and easily searchable user information in the hearing aid beforehand.

2. The positioning and communication system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile phone navigation module locates the hearing aid through the hearing aid positioning module, and can be used to find the hearing aid by navigating on the mobile phone navigation software.

3. The positioning and communication system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hearing aid navigation module locates the phone using the phone positioning module, then plays the phone's current location information and navigation voice prompts to the phone's location using the voice playback module.

4. The positioning and communication system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hearing aid positioning module is equipped with a positioning chip, which is fixedly installed inside the hearing aid and is activated when the mobile phone is out of Bluetooth connection range from the hearing aid.

5. The positioning and communication system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Bluetooth connection module is used for signal connection between the hearing aid and the smartphone, enabling the hearing aid to play music, voice messages, and phone calls from the phone, and can also be used to warn whether the phone and hearing aid have moved away from the usage range.

6. The positioning and communication system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission module is connected to the processor module, button module, power module, Bluetooth connection module, signal transmission and reception module, hearing aid positioning module, sound receiving module, vibration sensing module and playback module via wires, and the power module supplies power to the processor module, Bluetooth connection module, signal transmission and reception module, hearing aid positioning module, sound receiving module, vibration sensing module and playback module via wires.

7. The positioning and communication system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hearing aid stores information that can be publicly accessed and is easy to use to locate the user, including the user's name, the guardian's telephone contact information, and the address of the nearest police station.

8. A method of using a positioning and communication system for a hearing aid as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: S1: The hearing aid is connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, allowing it to play music, voice messages, and phone calls. When making a call, the sound receiving module receives external sounds, while the vibration sensing module vibrates the cheek. When vibration is detected, the received sound is processed to extract and enhance the user's vocal tract before being transmitted to the phone for the call, resulting in better overall communication. S2: When the hearing aid is out of the range of the Bluetooth connection module of the mobile phone, it will be determined that the hearing aid is lost. At this time, the hearing aid will activate the signal receiving and transmitting module, which, together with the positioning chip in the hearing aid, can help the mobile phone and the hearing aid to locate each other through the mobile phone positioning module and the hearing aid positioning module. S3: After the mobile phone and hearing aid are mutually located, the user can locate the hearing aid through the mobile phone, and then use the navigation software on the mobile phone for location and navigation, making it easier to find the hearing aid. S4: After the mobile phone and hearing aid are mutually located, the hearing aid will play navigation information to the location of the connected mobile phone signal, so as to facilitate the finder to find the owner. When the mobile phone and hearing aid are not mutually located, the hearing aid will play the user's name, the guardian's phone number and the address of the nearby police station through the broadcast module, so as to facilitate the finder to contact the owner.

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