(Neck-mounted hearing aid headphones for the elderly)

Abstract

To provide headphones with a hearing aid function that can be carried around naturally by simply hanging them around the neck, that function as a hearing aid when worn on the head when in use, that are easy to handle for the elderly, and that are also well-designed. [Solution] These are neck-worn headphones with hearing aid functions that have a structure that allows the device to be configured to suit the user's hearing.Hearing is tested using a smartphone app, and the device can be configured based on the results.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to neck-mounted headphones with hearing aid functions that can be used daily by elderly people with hearing concerns. [Background technology]

[0002] Most conventional hearing aids are inserted into the ear canal, which can be difficult or even resistant for elderly people. In addition, some elderly people find it inconvenient to wear their current hearing aids when they are out and about or at home. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] [Patent Document 2] [Non-patent literature]

[0004] [Non-Patent Document 1] [Non-patent document 2] Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention] This device can be carried around naturally by simply hanging it around the neck, and when in use, it functions as a hearing aid by simply wearing it on the head. It provides a headphone device with hearing aid functionality that is easy for the elderly to use and has a stylish design. [Means for solving the problem] [The neck strap design means it doesn't get in the way when not in use and can be carried around at all times. The over-ear speaker unit seals the ear, blocking out ambient noise and improving the effectiveness of the hearing aid. Hearing aid mode can be switched by wearing the hearing aid or by pressing a button on the device. It can also be switched by an automatic sensor or a manual button. By connecting to a smartphone app, correction settings can be made to suit the user's hearing, and initial and regular hearing tests can be conducted. When worn, music playback and call functions can be used normally, while surrounding sounds (conversations, television sounds) can be corrected and amplified by switching to hearing aid mode. The device is designed to be used by elderly people, and includes features such as a larger operating panel, voice guidance, visual indicators, and touch sensors (LEDs). [Effects of the Invention] [Reducing stress and improving quality of life for elderly people who use hearing aids] [Brief explanation of the drawings] [Figure 1] : Appearance diagram when worn around the neckThis is an appearance diagram showing the state when headphones with hearing aid function are worn around the neck and carried. The headphone body (1) has a closed structure that covers the ears, and can be worn around the neck with a flexible neckband part (2). The user can wear the headphones on their head as needed and use them as a hearing aid. [Figure 2] : Hearing test with headphones on This image shows a hearing test being conducted using a smartphone app while wearing hearing aid headphones. The user follows the instructions displayed on the screen, checks the test sounds, and automatically configures correction settings based on the results of the individual hearing test. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION ... [Industrial Applicability] [It has the potential to provide audio sources that maximize the individual abilities of not only the elderly but also the hearing impaired.] [Explanation of symbols] ... [Sequence List Free Text]

Claims

1. Headphones are set to suit the user's hearing.

2. Hearing can be tested using a smartphone app and the device can be set up.

3. Mode switching (elderly screen / detailed operation screen) is possible via Bluetooth connection to a smartphone.

4. Charging is done with a hanger-type wireless charger

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