Glasses type artificial cochlea system

Abstract

The utility model provides a glasses type artificial cochlea system. The glasses-type artificial cochlea system comprises glasses, which comprise glasses legs; the sound processor is arranged on the glasses legs, and a transmitting interface is arranged on the sound processor; the transmitting coil is connected with the transmitting interface through a transmitting cable, and a sound signal output by the sound processor is wirelessly transmitted to an artificial cochlea implant, so that the problem that when a user wears the artificial cochlea processor while wearing glasses, the artificial cochlea processor and glasses legs are easy to hinder each other, and the cochlea is not easy to be damaged is solved. In order to solve the technical problems of poor wearing comfort and unstable wearing of a user in the prior art, the sound processor of the cochlear implant system is arranged on the glasses leg, so that the glasses and the cochlear implant system can be prevented from falling off due to mutual extrusion during wearing, the service life of the glasses and / or the cochlear implant system is prolonged, and the user experience is improved. And the wearing comfort of the user and the experience feeling of the user are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application belongs to the technical field of cochlear implants, and relates to a glasses type cochlear implant system. BACKGROUND

[0002] A cochlear implant is an electronic device that converts sound into coded electrical signals, which are transmitted by an implanted electrode system directly to the auditory nerve to restore or reconstruct the hearing function of a hearing-impaired person. In recent years, with the development of electronic technology, computer technology, phonetics, electrophysiology, material science and ear microsurgery, cochlear implants have been developed from experimental research to clinical application. Now, the cochlear implant has been used as a routine method for treating severe deafness to total deafness all over the world.

[0003] The cochlear implant in the prior art has become mature, and in the aspects of implant technology and external sound processor technology, both have reached a stable and mature level. In particular, the exploration of the sound processor in the aspects of noise reduction technology, speech processing strategy, low-power design and miniaturization has approached the limit. However, many users who need to wear a cochlear implant also need to wear myopia glasses. At this time, the interference problem between the traditional behind-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor and the glasses legs when the user wears glasses has a significant impact on the comfort of wearing. Therefore, how to develop a new cochlear implant system to improve the comfort of wearing a cochlear implant while wearing glasses has become one of the technical problems to be solved. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The application provides a glasses type cochlear implant system, which is used to solve the technical problem that the traditional behind-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor and the glasses legs of the user when wearing glasses are prone to mutual obstruction, affecting the comfort of wearing.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the application provides a glasses type cochlear implant system, which comprises: glasses comprising glasses legs; a sound processor arranged on the glasses legs, and a transmitting interface arranged on the sound processor; and a transmitting coil connected with the transmitting interface through a transmitting cable, and used for wirelessly transmitting a sound signal output by the sound processor to a cochlear implant.

[0006] In an implementation form of the first aspect, the sound processor comprises a left sound processor and / or a right sound processor.

[0007] In an implementation form of the first aspect, a microphone is arranged on the sound processor, and the microphone is arranged on the lower side of the glasses legs.

[0008] In an implementation form of the first aspect, the glasses type cochlear implant system further comprises a frame and a microphone, and the microphone is arranged on the frame to form a microphone array.

[0009] In an implementation form of the first aspect, the sound processor further comprises a power module, the power module being located at a downward bending position of the temple.

[0010] In an implementation form of the first aspect, the sound processor further comprises a power interface, the power interface being connected with the power module.

[0011] In an implementation form of the first aspect, the eyeglass cochlear implant system further comprises a hearing aid unit, the hearing aid unit being located on the temple at the side of the ear with residual hearing.

[0012] In an implementation form of the first aspect, the eyeglass cochlear implant system further comprises an eardrum, the eardrum being placed in the ear canal at the side of the ear with residual hearing.

[0013] In an implementation form of the first aspect, the hearing aid unit is further provided with an EAS interface, the EAS interface being connected with the eardrum and transmitting the audio signal processed by the hearing aid unit to the ear canal.

[0014] In an implementation form of the first aspect, the sound processor is further provided with a button, the button being located on the lower side of the temple.

[0015] The eyeglass cochlear implant system provided by the embodiments of the present application comprises: an eyeglass comprising a temple; a sound processor provided on the temple, and the sound processor being provided with a transmitting interface; and a transmitting coil connected with the transmitting interface through a transmitting cable, and wirelessly transmitting the sound signal output by the sound processor to a cochlear implant body, thereby solving the technical problem that the cochlear implant processor is easily hindered by the temple when a user wears the cochlear implant processor while wearing the eyeglass, affecting the comfort and stability of wearing, and improving the comfort of wearing and the experience of the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1A An ear-back cochlear implant sound processor provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0017] Figure 1B A structure schematic diagram of an eyeglass cochlear implant system provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0018] Figure 2 Another structure schematic diagram of an eyeglass cochlear implant system provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0019] Figure 3 Another structure schematic diagram of an eyeglass cochlear implant system provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0020] Figure 4 Fig. 1 shows a schematic diagram of an ear back type cochlear implant system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Element Number Description

[0022] 100 ear back type cochlear implant sound processor

[0023] device

[0024] 101 transmitting module

[0025] 102 transmitting cable

[0026] 103 sound processor

[0027] 104 power module

[0028] 110 eyeglass type cochlear implant system

[0029] 111 eyeglasses

[0030] 1110 eyeglass legs

[0031] 1111 left eyeglass leg

[0032] 1112 right eyeglass leg

[0033] 112 sound processor

[0034] 1121 left sound processor

[0035] 1122 right sound processor

[0036] 1123 button

[0037] 113 transmitting interface

[0038] 114 transmitting coil

[0039] 115 transmitting cable

[0040] 116 power module

[0041] 117 power interface

[0042] 118 frame

[0043] 119 microphone

[0044] 120 hearing aid unit

[0045] 130 eardrum

[0046] 140 EAS interface DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application claimed, but only represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0048] In the present application, unless specifically defined and limited otherwise, the terms "mount", "connect", "connection", "fixed", and the like should be understood broadly, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integral; can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection; can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For a person of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] The embodiments of the present application are described below through specific and concrete examples, and a person of ordinary skill in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the disclosure of the present specification. The present application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and each detail in the present specification can be modified or changed based on different views and applications without departing from the spirit of the present application. It should be noted that the following examples and features in the examples can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0050] It should be noted that the diagrams provided in the following examples only illustrate the basic concept of the present application in a schematic manner, and only the components related to the present application are shown in the diagrams, not the number, shape and size of the components when actually implemented. The shape, number and proportion of each component when actually implemented can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout pattern can also be more complex.

[0051] The conventional behind-the-ear cochlear implant processor in the prior art interferes with the glasses legs, and there is a lack of a new cochlear implant processing system.

[0052] To at least address the above problems, an embodiment of the present application provides a glasses type cochlear implant system. The glasses type cochlear implant system comprises glasses, including a glasses leg; a sound processor arranged on the glasses leg, and a transmitting interface arranged on the sound processor; and a transmitting coil connected with the transmitting interface through a transmitting cable, and wirelessly transmitting a sound signal output by the sound processor to a cochlear implant body, so as to solve the technical problem of lacking a new cochlear implant processing system in the prior art.

[0053] Figure 1A A prior art behind-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown. As shown in Figure 1A The prior art behind-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor 100 comprises a transmitting module 101, a transmitting cable 102, a sound processor 103, and a power module 104.

[0054] The behind-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor 100 needs to be worn on the ear of a patient, and is connected with the transmitting module 101 through a wire, i.e., the transmitting cable 102. The behind-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor is similar to a conventional behind-the-ear hearing aid in terms of wearing mode, and has the disadvantage of poor wearing aesthetics. It is not suitable for patients who want to hide their physical defects. For patients with binaural implant, two sound processors need to be purchased and worn. If the patient needs to wear glasses, the glasses leg will interfere with the sound processor 103, affecting the wearing effect and greatly reducing the comfort.

[0055] Figure 1B A structure schematic diagram of a glasses type cochlear implant system provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown. As shown in Figure 1B The glasses type cochlear implant system 110 comprises glasses 111, including a glasses leg 1110; a sound processor 112 arranged on the glasses leg 1110, and a transmitting interface 113 arranged on the sound processor; and a transmitting coil 114 connected with the transmitting interface 113 through a transmitting cable 115, and wirelessly transmitting a sound signal output by the sound processor 112 to a cochlear implant body.

[0056] For example, the sound processor 112 arranged on the glasses leg 1110 comprises that the sound processor can be integrated into an inner cavity of the glasses leg 1110, or attached to an outer surface of the glasses leg 1110, and the present application does not limit this.

[0057] Specifically, the sound processor 112 comprises a left sound processor 1121 and / or a right sound processor 1122.

[0058] Exemplarily, the sound processor 112 is, for example, a COTS-based cochlear implant speech processor, a Cochlear Nucleus 7 sound processor, a Cochlear Nucleus Kanso 2 sound processor, a SmartSound iQ intelligent sound technology, etc., and the present application is not limited thereto. For example, the Cochlear Nucleus 7 sound processor is provided with a transmission interface and a debugging interface, wherein the transmission interface allows the Cochlear Nucleus 7 sound processor to be wirelessly connected to other devices (such as a smartphone, a tablet computer, a computer, etc.) through Bluetooth low energy technology, and then directly transmit an audio stream from these devices to a cochlear implant body. During the debugging and maintenance of the hearing device, relevant staff may use a specific debugging tool or interface to connect with the debugging interface of the Nucleus 7 sound processor, so as to perform programming and parameter adjustment.

[0059] Specifically, the sound processor 112 further comprises a power module 116, which is located at the downward bending position of the glasses leg 1110.

[0060] Specifically, the sound processor further comprises a power interface 117 connected with the power module 116.

[0061] Specifically, the glasses-type cochlear implant system further comprises a frame 118 and a microphone arranged on the frame 118 to form a microphone array. The spatial distance between multiple microphones, the time difference (phase difference) and intensity difference (signal intensity difference) of sound arrival are used to spatially locate and selectively enhance sound. And through signal processing techniques such as beamforming, echo cancellation and noise suppression, the target signal is enhanced and the background noise is weakened, and the effect of noise reduction and directional recognition is improved.

[0062] The glasses-type cochlear implant system provided by the embodiment of the present application solves the technical problem that when the glasses and the cochlear implant system are independent elements, the glasses legs and the sound processor part of the cochlear implant system are easily affected by each other when the user wears the glasses and the cochlear implant system at the same time, and the user's ear is under the double pressure of the glasses and the cochlear implant. The sound processor of the cochlear implant system is combined with the glasses leg, and the sound processor is arranged on the glasses leg, which improves the comfort and convenience of the user when wearing the glasses and the cochlear implant system, and the combination of the glasses and the cochlear implant system can prevent the glasses and the cochlear implant system from falling due to mutual extrusion when worn, and improves the service life of the glasses and / or the cochlear implant system.

[0063] Figure 2Another structural schematic diagram of the eyeglass type cochlear implant system provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown. As shown in the structural schematic diagram, the eyeglass type cochlear implant system includes a left sound processor 1121, an eyeglass leg 1110, wherein the eyeglass leg includes a left eyeglass leg 1111 and a right eyeglass leg 1112, a frame 118, a power module 116, a transmitting cable 115, and a transmitting coil 114. The left sound processor 1121 is located on the left eyeglass leg 1111, and no sound processor 112 is arranged on the right eyeglass leg. Figure 2

[0064] Specifically, Figure 2 The applicable scenario of the eyeglass type cochlear implant system shown in the structural schematic diagram is that the user is implanted with a cochlear implant on the left side.

[0065] It should be noted that if the user is implanted with a cochlear implant on the right side, a right sound processor 1122 is arranged on the right eyeglass leg of the eyeglass type cochlear implant system, and the corresponding power module 116, transmitting cable 115, and transmitting coil 114 are also arranged at the corresponding position of the right eyeglass leg 1112. The specific structure of the eyeglass type cochlear implant system is similar to that of the eyeglass type cochlear implant system shown in the structural schematic diagram, and details are not described herein. Figure 2

[0066] Another structure of the eyeglass type cochlear implant system provided by an embodiment of the present application is that a sound processor is arranged on one side of an eyeglass leg, and a power module 116, a transmitting cable 115, and a transmitting coil 114 are arranged at the corresponding position of the eyeglass leg to meet the needs of different users and improve the user experience.

[0067] Figure 3 Another structural schematic diagram of the eyeglass type cochlear implant system provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown. A microphone can also be arranged on the sound processor 112. Figure 3 As shown in the structural schematic diagram, a microphone 119 is arranged on the sound processor on the eyeglass leg, and the microphone is located on the lower side of the eyeglass leg 1110.

[0068] Specifically, a key 1123 is also arranged on the sound processor 112, and the key is located on the lower side of the eyeglass leg 1110.

[0069] As an example, Figure 3 As shown in the structural schematic diagram, the number of the keys 1123 arranged on the sound processor is at least two, and the two keys 1123 are respectively used to start the working mode or turn off the working mode.

[0070] It should be noted that the two keys and the functions of the keys in the above embodiments are only used for example description, and in actual application, any appropriate number of keys can be selected according to the specific application requirements, and the functions of each key can be set, and the present application does not limit this.

[0071] ​​Exemplarily, by Figure 3 It can be known that the number of the microphones 119 arranged on the sound processor is at least two.

[0072] It should be noted that the number of the microphones involved in the embodiments of the present application is only used for exemplary description. According to actual application, a plurality of microphones can be arranged on the sound processor according to specific application requirements, and the present application does not limit this.

[0073] In the embodiments of the present application, the microphone is integrated below the glasses leg 1110, which can reduce the burden of additional equipment and improve the overall wearing comfort. At the same time, this design is also more concealed, which can better protect the privacy of the user. And integrating the microphone below the glasses leg can be compatible with various glasses frames 118, without the need for special customization, reducing the purchase cost and providing more choices for the user.

[0074] Figure 4 A structure schematic diagram of another glasses type cochlear implant system provided by an embodiment of the present application is shown. By Figure 4 It can be known that the glasses type cochlear implant system further comprises a hearing aid unit 120, which is located on the glasses leg 1110 of the ear side with residual hearing.

[0075] Specifically, the glasses type cochlear implant system further comprises an eardrum 130, which is placed in the ear canal of the ear side with residual hearing.

[0076] Specifically, the hearing aid unit is further provided with an EAS interface 140, which is connected with the eardrum 130 and sends the audio signal output by the hearing aid unit 120 to the ear canal, wherein the EAS interface is an electric acoustic stimulation (EAS) interface.

[0077] Specifically, by arranging the EAS interface 140 on the hearing aid unit, the cochlear implant is used in combination with the hearing aid unit to improve the listening of the hearing impaired person by receiving the electric signal and the sound signal at the same time. Specifically, the low frequency signal is amplified by the hearing aid chip in the hearing aid unit, enters the ear canal of the user through the ear mold, and then stimulates the area of the cochlea receiving low frequency sound stimulation to produce hearing. The high frequency sound signal is encoded by the sound processor, sent to the implant of the user, and then converted into an electric stimulation signal, and the electrode is used as a carrier to stimulate the area of the cochlea receiving high frequency sound stimulation to produce hearing.

[0078] It should be noted that if the user has residual hearing in the right ear, a hearing aid unit 120 can also be arranged on the right glasses leg 1112, and the working principle and working process of arranging the hearing aid unit 120 on the right glasses leg 1112 are the same as those of arranging the hearing aid unit 120 on the left glasses leg 1111, which will not be repeated here.

[0079] In addition, the glasses-type cochlear implant system in the embodiment of the present application further includes a special remote control and a smart phone software APP, so that the user can send a remote control instruction to the glasses-type cochlear implant system using the special remote control according to the specific needs of the user, or the user sends a control instruction to the glasses-type cochlear implant system through the smart phone software APP.

[0080] For example, the sent remote control instruction includes increasing or decreasing the volume of the microphone, starting the working mode of the glasses-type cochlear implant system, and / or closing the working mode of the glasses-type cochlear implant system, etc.

[0081] It should be noted that the remote control instruction that can be sent to the glasses-type cochlear implant system through the special remote control and / or the smart phone software APP is only used for illustrative purposes, and other any suitable remote control instruction can be sent according to the specific application scenario in actual application, which is not limited in the present application.

[0082] Another glasses-type cochlear implant system provided in the embodiment of the present application not only includes a cochlear implant but also includes a hearing aid unit. When the user has residual hearing in the left ear and / or the right ear, a cochlear implant and a hearing aid unit are arranged on the left glasses leg 1111 and / or the right glasses leg 1112. By combining electrical stimulation and acoustic stimulation, the hearing experience of the hearing-impaired person can be more natural and complete, and more rich auditory information can be provided. Based on the EAS interface, the residual hearing of the user is fully utilized instead of relying completely on electrical stimulation, and the speech understanding ability is improved. In addition, excessive dependence on electrical stimulation can cause side effects of electrode stimulation, such as discomfort or tinnitus. EAS can reduce the occurrence of these side effects and improve the user's experience.

[0083] It should be noted that the above-mentioned various embodiments are only used for illustrative purposes. In actual application, the various embodiments can be combined with each other according to the specific application requirements. The combination of the various embodiments of the present application is still within the protection scope of the present application, and the present application will not be repeated.

[0084] The above embodiments are only illustrative of the principles of the present application and its effects, and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modification or change made by any person skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application shall be covered by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A spectacle-type cochlear implant system, characterized by The eyeglass type cochlear implant system comprises: eyeglasses comprising eyeglass legs; a sound processor arranged on the eyeglass legs, and a transmitting interface arranged on the sound processor; a transmitting coil connected with the transmitting interface through a transmitting cable, and wirelessly transmitting sound signals outputted by the sound processor to a cochlear implant.

2. The eyeglass cochlear implant system of claim 1, wherein: The sound processor comprises a left sound processor and / or a right sound processor.

3. The eyeglass cochlear implant system of claim 1, wherein: A microphone is arranged on the sound processor and placed on the lower side of the eyeglass legs.

4. The eyeglass cochlear implant system of claim 1, wherein: The eyeglass type cochlear implant system further comprises a frame and a microphone arranged on the frame to form a microphone array.

5. The eyeglass cochlear implant system of claim 1, wherein: The sound processor further comprises a power module arranged at a downward bending position of the eyeglass legs.

6. The eyeglass cochlear implant system of claim 5, wherein: The sound processor further comprises a power interface connected with the power module.

7. The eyeglass cochlear implant system of claim 1, wherein, The eyeglass type cochlear implant system further comprises a hearing aid unit arranged on the eyeglass legs at the side of the ear with residual hearing.

8. The eyeglass cochlear implant system of claim 7, wherein: The eyeglass type cochlear implant system further comprises an eardrum placed in the ear canal at the side of the ear with residual hearing.

9. The eyeglass cochlear implant system of claim 8, wherein: An EAS interface is further arranged on the hearing aid unit and connected with the eardrum to send audio signals processed by the hearing aid unit to the ear canal.

10. The eyeglass cochlear implant system of claim 1, wherein: A button is further arranged on the sound processor and located on the lower side of the eyeglass legs.

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