Speech control system and method for a hearing aid

Abstract

The application relates to the field of hearing aids, in particular to a voice control system and method of a hearing aid, which comprises a processing module, a control module, a collecting module and an operating module, the processing module comprises a processor module, a button 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, the button module is used for manually pressing the button by hands, entering the starting command read by the user himself / herself, then the sound collecting module collects the instruction sound similar to the user's voice, the control stretching module drives the sound collecting module and the extension module to extend outward, so that the sound instruction is conveniently received, the instruction sound similar to the user's voice in the received sound is identified, the instruction is converted into a control instruction through an instruction conversion module, and the hearing aid is controlled to operate through the control instruction, so that the user can conveniently control the operation of the hearing aid through his / her own voice.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of hearing aids, specifically to a voice control system and method for a hearing aid. 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] When wearing and adjusting hearing aids, the control buttons are not visible, so users have to feel around to press them, which can easily lead to operational errors. To avoid this, it is necessary to propose a voice control system and method for hearing aids. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems in the prior art, the present invention provides a voice control system and method for a hearing aid.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: a voice control system for a hearing aid, comprising a processing module, a control module, a data collection module, and an operation 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 control module includes a storage module and a telescopic module. The storage module has a storage space on the hearing aid and stores the telescopic module. When the telescopic module is opened, it pushes the components stored in the storage module to the outside of the storage module. The collection module includes a sound receiving module and an expansion module. The sound receiving module is fixedly installed on the telescopic module and is housed inside the housing module. It is used to collect external sounds. The expansion module is fixedly installed outside the sound receiving module and is used to expand the sound receiving area of ​​the sound receiving module. The operation module includes an instruction conversion module, an instruction transmission module, and an operation monitoring module. The instruction conversion module converts the received voice into system control instructions. The instruction transmission module transmits the system control instructions to the corresponding system module and controls the operation of the hearing aid. The operation monitoring module monitors the system operation of the hearing aid and transmits the monitoring information to the processing module.

[0006] Specifically, the sound receiving module includes a recording module that records the user's voice, facilitating the reception and recognition of the user's voice during sound reception.

[0007] Specifically, the sound receiving module is equipped with a start-up module, which has a dedicated voice start-up command. Upon receiving the user's dedicated voice start-up command, it will activate the hearing aid's telescopic module.

[0008] Specifically, the transmission module is connected to the processor module, button module, power module, radio module and telescopic module via wires, and the power module supplies power to the processor module, radio module and telescopic module via wires.

[0009] Specifically, the expansion module is located at the opening of the storage module, and the opening of the storage module is closed by the expansion module and the radio module.

[0010] Specifically, when the operation monitoring module detects a system operation error, it transmits the error information to the processor module, which then processes and corrects the error.

[0011] Specifically, the expansion module is housed within the storage module and fits snugly against the outside of the sound receiving module. When the expansion module extends to the outside of the hearing aid, the storage module releases its support, and the expansion module expands outward in a horn shape to receive sound.

[0012] A method for using a voice control system for a hearing aid. S1: Set the specific text of the start command, then the user reads it aloud, and the user's voice is recorded by the audio module, thus recording the user's voice start command; S2: When in use, the sound receiving module collects external sounds, and when it receives the user's voice start command, it converts the sound into a control command through the command conversion module, and then controls the telescopic module through the control command. The telescopic module pushes the sound receiving module and the extension module to extend outward, so that the sound receiving module and the extension module are close to the user's mouth for easy sound reception. S3: When the expansion module is moved outside the storage module, the outside of the expansion module will be unrestricted, causing the expansion module to expand outward in a horn shape, thereby expanding the range of sound received from the user's mouth and enhancing the user's sound reception effect. S4: Collects external sounds through the sound receiving module, identifies command sounds similar to the user's voice, converts the sounds into control commands through the command conversion module, and then sends the control commands to the corresponding hearing aid system to control the operation of the hearing aid system.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The voice control system and method for a hearing aid described in this invention, when in use, firstly, the user reads the start command aloud. Then, after the sound receiving module collects the command sound similar to the user's voice, the telescopic module is controlled to push the sound receiving module and the extension module to extend outward, thereby facilitating the reception of the sound command. At the same time, the command sound similar to the user's voice in the received sound is identified, and then converted into a control command by the command conversion module. The hearing aid is then controlled to operate by the control command, thereby facilitating the user to control the operation of the hearing aid with their own voice. 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 a voice control system for a hearing aid and a method provided by the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the voice recognition and input method of a hearing aid voice control system and method provided by the present invention. 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 Figure 1-2 As shown, the voice control system for a hearing aid according to the present invention includes a processing module, a control module, a data collection module, and an operation 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 supply and a charging interface. The power supply can provide power to the components inside the hearing aid, and the charging interface can charge the power supply. The transmission module includes wires, which can be used to transmit data between the processor module and other modules. The control module includes a storage module and a telescopic module. The storage module has a storage space on the hearing aid and stores the telescopic module. The telescopic module pushes the components stored in the storage module to the outside of the storage module when it is opened. The collection module includes a sound receiving module and an expansion module. The sound receiving module is fixedly installed on the telescopic module and is housed inside the storage module. It is used to collect external sounds. The expansion module is fixedly installed outside the sound receiving module and is used to expand the sound receiving area of ​​the sound receiving module. The operation module includes an instruction conversion module, an instruction transmission module, and an operation monitoring module. The instruction conversion module converts the received speech into system control instructions. The instruction transmission module transmits the system control instructions to the corresponding system module and controls the operation of the hearing aid. The operation monitoring module monitors the system operation of the hearing aid and transmits the monitoring information to the processing module.

[0018] The radio module includes a recording module that records the user's voice, facilitating the reception and recognition of the user's voice during radio reception.

[0019] The receiver module includes a start-up module with a dedicated voice start command. Upon receiving the user's voice start command, the hearing aid's telescopic module will be activated.

[0020] The transmission module is connected to the processor module, button module, power module, radio module and telescopic module via wires, and the power module supplies power to the processor module, radio module and telescopic module via wires.

[0021] The expansion module is located at the opening of the storage module, and the opening of the storage module is closed by the expansion module and the radio module.

[0022] The operation monitoring module detects system errors and transmits the error information to the processor module for processing and correction.

[0023] The extension module is housed within the storage module and fits snugly against the outside of the receiver module. When the extension module extends to the outside of the hearing aid, the storage module releases its support, and the extension module expands outward in a horn shape to receive sound.

[0024] A method for using a voice control system for a hearing aid. S1: Set the specific text of the start command, then the user reads it aloud, and the user's voice is recorded by the audio module, thus recording the user's voice start command; S2: When in use, the sound receiving module collects external sounds, and when it receives the user's voice start command, it converts the sound into a control command through the command conversion module, and then controls the telescopic module through the control command. The telescopic module pushes the sound receiving module and the extension module to extend outward, so that the sound receiving module and the extension module are close to the user's mouth for easy sound reception. S3: When the expansion module is moved outside the storage module, the outside of the expansion module will be unrestricted, causing the expansion module to expand outward in a horn shape, thereby expanding the range of sound received from the user's mouth and enhancing the user's sound reception effect. S4: Collects external sounds through the sound receiving module, identifies command sounds similar to the user's voice, converts the sounds into control commands through the command conversion module, and then sends the control commands to the corresponding hearing aid system to control the operation of the hearing aid system.

[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 voice control system for a hearing aid, comprising a processing module, a control module, a data collection module, and an operation 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 control module includes a storage module and a telescopic module. The storage module has a storage space on the hearing aid and stores the telescopic module. When the telescopic module is opened, it pushes the components stored in the storage module to the outside of the storage module. The collection module includes a sound receiving module and an expansion module. The sound receiving module is fixedly installed on the telescopic module and is housed inside the housing module. It is used to collect external sounds. The expansion module is fixedly installed outside the sound receiving module and is used to expand the sound receiving area of ​​the sound receiving module. The operation module includes an instruction conversion module, an instruction transmission module, and an operation monitoring module. The instruction conversion module converts the received voice into system control instructions. The instruction transmission module transmits the system control instructions to the corresponding system module and controls the operation of the hearing aid. The operation monitoring module monitors the system operation of the hearing aid and transmits the monitoring information to the processing module.

2. The voice control system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radio module includes a recording module that records the user's voice, facilitating the reception and recognition of the user's voice during radio reception.

3. The voice control system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sound receiving module is equipped with a start-up module, which has a dedicated voice start-up command. Upon receiving the user's dedicated voice start-up command, it will activate the hearing aid's telescopic module.

4. The voice control 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, radio module and telescopic module via wires, and the power module supplies power to the processor module, radio module and telescopic module via wires.

5. The voice control system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion module is located at the opening of the storage module, and the opening of the storage module is closed by the expansion module and the radio module.

6. The voice control system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the operation monitoring module detects a system operation error, it transmits the error information to the processor module, which then processes and corrects the error.

7. The voice control system for a hearing aid according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion module is housed within the storage module and fits snugly against the outside of the sound receiving module. When the expansion module extends to the outside of the hearing aid, the storage module releases its support, and the expansion module expands outward in a horn shape to receive sound.

8. A method of using a voice control system for a hearing aid as described in any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: S1: Set the specific text of the start command, then the user reads it aloud, and the user's voice is recorded by the audio module, thus recording the user's voice start command; S2: When in use, the sound receiving module collects external sounds, and when it receives the user's voice start command, it converts the sound into a control command through the command conversion module, and then controls the telescopic module through the control command. The telescopic module pushes the sound receiving module and the extension module to extend outward, so that the sound receiving module and the extension module are close to the user's mouth for easy sound reception. S3: When the expansion module is moved outside the storage module, the outside of the expansion module will be unrestricted, causing the expansion module to expand outward in a horn shape, thereby expanding the range of sound received from the user's mouth and enhancing the user's sound reception effect. S4: Collects external sounds through the sound receiving module, identifies command sounds similar to the user's voice, converts the sounds into control commands through the command conversion module, and then sends the control commands to the corresponding hearing aid system to control the operation of the hearing aid system.

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