Hearing aid device with camera, system and mobile terminal

By integrating cameras, position sensors, and environmental sensor modules into hearing aids, the problem of single function of hearing aids is solved, the collection and analysis of environmental data is realized, and night vision function and assistance for the visually impaired are provided.

CN223391447UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26SHANGHAI CHANGYIN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422061867.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-23
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-23

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Technical Problem

Existing hearing aids have a single function and can only provide sound amplification. They are unable to collect environmental data and have a low level of intelligence.

Method used

A camera module, a position sensor module, and an environmental sensor module are integrated into the hearing aid, which is connected to a mobile terminal via a Bluetooth module to obtain and analyze the environmental data around the wearer in real time.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the acquisition of environmental data around hearing aid wearers, provides a data basis for analyzing the wearer's environment, and provides night vision function, air gesture control and assistance for the visually impaired.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a hearing aid device with a camera, a system and a mobile terminal, the hearing aid device comprises a battery box and at least one device main body, the battery box comprises a battery box shell and a battery box middle cover, and the battery box middle cover is provided with an accommodating groove for accommodating the device main body; the device main body comprises an earphone head, a connecting piece and a hearing aid main body, a sound production module is arranged in the earphone head, and the hearing aid main body is connected with the earphone head through the connecting piece; the hearing aid main body comprises a main body shell, a battery module, a main body circuit board, a position sensor module, an environment sensor module, a first Bluetooth module and a camera module, and a lens of the camera module is arranged on the outer surface of the main body shell. According to the invention, the environment data around the hearing aid wearer can be obtained, so that a data basis is provided for analyzing the environment where the wearer is located.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a hearing aid device with a camera, a system and a mobile terminal. Background Art

[0002] A hearing aid is a device that helps the hearing-impaired and the elderly improve their hearing. It amplifies sound, helping the user hear surrounding sounds more clearly. Hearing aids typically include the following main parts:

[0003] Microphone: Receives sound and converts it into electrical signals.

[0004] Amplifier: Increases the strength of electrical signals.

[0005] Receiver (speaker): Converts the amplified signal back into sound and transmits it to the user's ears.

[0006] Batteries or charging devices: Provide power to the hearing aids.

[0007] Existing hearing aids have a single function and can only provide sound amplification. They are unable to collect environmental data and have a low level of intelligence. Utility Model Content

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defects of existing hearing aids in the prior art, which have a single function, can only provide sound amplification function, cannot collect environmental data, and have a low degree of intelligence. The present invention provides a hearing aid device, system and mobile terminal with a camera that can obtain environmental data around the hearing aid wearer, thereby providing a data basis for analyzing the wearer's environment.

[0009] The utility model solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0010] A hearing aid device with a camera, characterized in that the hearing aid device includes a battery box and at least a device body,

[0011] The battery box includes a battery box shell and a battery box middle cover, and the battery box middle cover is provided with a receiving groove for receiving the device body;

[0012] The device body includes an earphone head, a connector and a hearing aid body, wherein the earphone head is provided with a sound module, and the hearing aid body is connected to the earphone head via the connector;

[0013] The hearing aid body includes a main body shell, a battery module, a main body circuit board, a position sensor module, an environmental sensor module, a first Bluetooth module and a camera module. The lens of the camera module is arranged on the outer surface of the main body shell. The camera module, the position sensor module, the environmental sensor module and the first Bluetooth module are all electrically connected to the main body circuit board. The sound module is electrically connected to the main body circuit board through the wire inside the connector.

[0014] Preferably, the main shell includes a hearing aid front cover and a hearing aid back cover, the hearing aid back cover is provided with a lens groove, the lens groove is provided with a sensor lens, the probe of the environmental sensor module and the inner side of the lens sensor lens.

[0015] Preferably, the earphone head includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell is provided with a first mounting hole, and the top between the front cover and the back cover is provided with a second mounting hole, and the connecting piece connects the earphone head to the hearing aid body using the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0016] Preferably, the battery box shell includes a battery box upper shell and a battery box lower shell, the battery box middle cover is arranged on the top of the battery box lower shell, and a battery box main control board and a battery box battery are arranged below the battery box middle cover, and a second Bluetooth module is arranged on the battery box main control board.

[0017] Preferably, the environmental sensor module includes at least one of a proximity sensor, a light sensor, and an infrared sensor, and the position sensor module includes at least one of an acceleration sensor, a positioning sensor, and an air pressure sensor.

[0018] Preferably, the position sensor module, the environment sensor module and the camera module transmit detection data to a target mobile terminal through the first Bluetooth module, and the target mobile terminal transmits audio data to the sound module through the first Bluetooth module.

[0019] Preferably, the sound-emitting module is an air-conduction earphone module.

[0020] The present invention further provides a hearing aid system, which is characterized in that the hearing aid system includes the hearing aid with a camera as described above and at least one mobile terminal.

[0021] The present invention also provides a mobile terminal, which is characterized in that the mobile terminal is connected to the hearing aid device with a camera as described above, and the mobile terminal is a mobile phone.

[0022] On the basis of conforming to the common sense in this field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be arbitrarily combined to obtain the preferred embodiments of the present utility model.

[0023] The positive progress effect of this utility model is:

[0024] This application can obtain environmental data around the hearing aid wearer, thereby providing a data basis for analyzing the wearer's environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a hearing aid device according to Example 1 of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the device body of Example 1 of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a hearing aid system according to Example 1 of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The present invention is further described below by way of examples, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the examples. Example

[0029] Terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" indicate positions or locations based on those shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] See also Figures 1 to 3 This embodiment provides a hearing aid system, which includes a hearing aid 1 with a camera and a mobile phone 3.

[0031] The hearing aid device includes a battery box 11 and two device bodies 21 .

[0032] The battery box 11 includes a battery box shell and a battery box middle cover 112 . The battery box middle cover 112 is provided with a receiving slot 113 for receiving the device body.

[0033] The device body 21 includes an earphone head 211 , a connector 212 and a hearing aid body 213 . The earphone head is provided with a sound module 2111 , and the hearing aid body is connected to the earphone head via the connector.

[0034] The hearing aid body 213 includes a main body housing, a battery module 2131 , a main circuit board 2132 , a position sensor module 2133 , an environment sensor module 2134 , a first Bluetooth module 2135 , and a camera module 2136 .

[0035] The lens of the camera module is arranged on the outer surface of the main body shell.

[0036] The camera module, the position sensor module, the environment sensor module and the first Bluetooth module are all electrically connected to the main circuit board.

[0037] The sound module is electrically connected to the main circuit board via wires in the connector.

[0038] The main housing includes a hearing aid front cover 2137 and a hearing aid back cover 2138, and a lens groove is provided on the hearing aid back cover.

[0039] A sensor lens 2139 is provided in the lens groove.

[0040] The probe of the environmental sensor module and the inner side of the lens of the lens sensor.

[0041] The earphone head 211 includes an earphone head upper shell 2112 and an earphone head lower shell 2113.

[0042] The upper shell of the earphone head is provided with a first mounting through hole.

[0043] A second mounting through hole is provided on the top between the front cover and the rear cover.

[0044] The connector is connected to the earphone head box and the hearing aid body by using the first mounting through hole and the second mounting through hole.

[0045] The battery box housing includes a battery box upper shell 1111 and a battery box lower shell 1112.

[0046] The battery box middle cover is arranged on the top of the battery box lower shell.

[0047] A battery box main control board 116 and battery box batteries 114 are provided below the battery box middle cover.

[0048] The battery box main control board is provided with a second Bluetooth module 115 .

[0049] The environmental sensor module includes at least one of a proximity sensor, a light sensor, and an infrared sensor.

[0050] The position sensor module includes at least one of an acceleration sensor, a positioning sensor, and an air pressure sensor.

[0051] The position sensor module uses technologies such as inertial measurement unit (IMU) and global positioning system (GPS) to sense the position of the hearing aid device in space in real time.

[0052] The environmental sensor module detects ambient light, temperature, humidity and other parameters through integrated sensors, and adjusts the working mode of the hearing aid device according to environmental changes.

[0053] The position sensor module, the environment sensor module and the camera module transmit detection data to a target mobile terminal through the first Bluetooth module, and the target mobile terminal transmits audio data to the sound module through the first Bluetooth module.

[0054] Specifically, the sound-emitting module is an air-conduction earphone module.

[0055] By utilizing existing programming techniques and acquired environmental data, location data, and image data, the following functions can be achieved:

[0056] The camera can capture thermal images and videos through infrared sensors, providing night vision, air gesture control, assistance for the visually impaired and environmental perception.

[0057] The processor can recognize gestures captured by the camera through image processing algorithms to achieve air gesture control.

[0058] The processor is capable of converting environmental images captured by the camera into voice prompts to guide visually impaired users to walk safely.

[0059] This application can obtain environmental data around the hearing aid wearer, thereby providing a data basis for analyzing the wearer's environment.

[0060] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art will appreciate that these are merely illustrative and that the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art may make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, and such changes and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hearing aid device with a camera, characterized in that: The hearing aid device includes a battery box and at least a device body, The battery box includes a battery box shell and a battery box middle cover, and the battery box middle cover is provided with a receiving groove for receiving the device body; The device body includes an earphone head, a connector and a hearing aid body, wherein the earphone head is provided with a sound module, and the hearing aid body is connected to the earphone head via the connector; The hearing aid body includes a main body shell, a battery module, a main body circuit board, a position sensor module, an environmental sensor module, a first Bluetooth module and a camera module. The lens of the camera module is arranged on the outer surface of the main body shell. The camera module, the position sensor module, the environmental sensor module and the first Bluetooth module are all electrically connected to the main body circuit board. The sound module is electrically connected to the main body circuit board through the wire inside the connector.

2. The hearing aid device with a camera according to claim 1, wherein: The main shell includes a hearing aid front cover and a hearing aid back cover. The hearing aid back cover is provided with a lens groove, in which a sensor lens, a probe of the environmental sensor module and the inner side of the lens sensor lens are provided.

3. The hearing aid device with a camera according to claim 2, wherein: The earphone head includes an upper shell and a lower shell. The upper shell is provided with a first mounting hole, and the top between the front cover and the back cover is provided with a second mounting hole. The connector connects the earphone head to the hearing aid body via the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

4. The hearing aid device with a camera according to claim 1, wherein: The battery box shell includes a battery box upper shell and a battery box lower shell, the battery box middle cover is arranged on the top of the battery box lower shell, and a battery box main control board and a battery box battery are arranged below the battery box middle cover, and a second Bluetooth module is arranged on the battery box main control board.

5. The hearing aid device with a camera according to claim 1, wherein: The environmental sensor module includes at least one of a proximity sensor, a light sensor, and an infrared sensor; the position sensor module includes at least one of an acceleration sensor, a positioning sensor, and an air pressure sensor.

6. The hearing aid device with a camera according to claim 1, wherein: The position sensor module, the environment sensor module and the camera module transmit detection data to a target mobile terminal through the first Bluetooth module, and the target mobile terminal transmits audio data to the sound module through the first Bluetooth module.

7. The hearing aid device with a camera according to claim 1, wherein: The sound-emitting module is an air-conduction earphone module.

8. A hearing aid system, characterized in that: The hearing aid system comprises the hearing aid with a camera according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and at least one mobile terminal.

9. A mobile terminal, characterized in that: The mobile terminal is connected to the hearing aid device with a camera as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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