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152 results about "Hearing impaired" patented technology

The term "hearing impaired" is often used to describe people with any degree of hearing loss, from mild to profound, including those who are deaf and those who are hard of hearing. Many individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing prefer...

Face-translator: end-to-end system for speech-translated lip-synchronized and voice preserving video generation

A neural end-to-end system is provided for the face and voice preserving translation of videos. The system is a pipeline of multiple models that produces a video of the original speaker speaking in the target language with modified lip movement to match the target speech, while preserving emphases and prosody of the original speech, and voice characteristics of the original speaker. The pipeline starts with automatic speech recognition including emphasis detection, followed by the translation model. The translated text is then synthesized by a Text-to-Speech model that recreates the original emphases in the target sentence. The resulting synthetic speech is then converted back to the original speakers' voice using a voice conversion model. Finally, to synchronize the lips of the speaker with the translated audio, a generative model generates frames of adapted lip movements which are combined with the audio to produce the final output. The disclosure further describes several use-cases and configurations that apply these techniques to video conferencing, dubbing, low-bandwidth transmission, speech enhancement and assistive technology for the hearing impaired.
Owner:WAIBEL ALEXANDER

Rehabilitation training system for hearing disorder patient based on virtual reality

The invention discloses an auditory disorder patient rehabilitation training system based on virtual reality. The system comprises a perception fusion module, a basic perception reconstruction module, a language content integration module, a rehabilitation training module and a virtual reality auxiliary module. The invention belongs to the technical field of auditory rehabilitation training, and particularly relates to an auditory disorder patient rehabilitation training system based on virtual reality, which adopts a multi-stage cross-modal attention-enhanced voice audiovisual characterization method, converts sound signals into visual light waves and tactile vibration data through a deep learning model, and displays the visual light waves and tactile vibration data on the basis of the visual light waves and tactile vibration data. High-precision and real-time multi-modal data fusion is realized; basic auditory reconstruction is carried out by adopting an audio frequency generation dynamic adjustment method combined with voiceprint dynamic mapping, personalized sound scene mapping is effectively and dynamically generated, and a patient is helped to reconstruct basic perception ability for sound; a cross-modal contrast learning method is adopted to assist lip language synchronous training, and voice context background prompts are provided in the rehabilitation training process.
Owner:川北医学院附属医院

Sound system with DSP sound effect enhancement processing

The invention discloses a sound system with DSP sound effect enhancement processing, which belongs to the technical field of audio processing and comprises an audio input module, a data acquisition module, a DSP processing unit, an audio output module and a user interaction module. By acquiring characteristic data (such as audiogram and heart rate) of a hearing impaired person or a child in real time, a DSP processing unit dynamically calls a targeted algorithm (weak hearing frequency band compensation and voice rhythm adjustment), and a multi-frequency band equalization and noise suppression technology is combined, so that an optimized audio signal adaptive to user requirements is output. The problem that a traditional sound system cannot adapt to special crowds in a personalized mode is solved, the sound effect definition and user experience are remarkably improved, and the system is suitable for education, medical treatment and family scenes.
Owner:SHENZHEN FUDEYUAN DIGITAL TECH CO LTD

Hearing aid (H6)

1. The name of the design product: hearing aid (H6). 2. The use of the design product: for helping people with impaired hearing or hearing impairment to improve their hearing ability. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best shows the design points: assembly state diagram. 5. Other circumstances that need to be explained: component 1 is for right ear wearing, component 3 is for left ear hearing aid, component 3 and component 1 are mirror image symmetric design, so the six view and perspective of component 3 are omitted.
Owner:SHENZHEN FLYSOUNDS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Vibrotactile control systems and methods

Methods and systems are disclosed to facilitate creating the sensation of vibrotactile movement on the body of a user. Vibratory motors are used to generate a haptic language for music or other stimuli that is integrated into wearable technology. The disclosed system in certain embodiments enables the creation of a family of devices that allow people such as those with hearing impairments to experience sounds such as music or other input to the system. For example, a “sound vest” or other wearable array transforms musical input to haptic signals so that users can experience their favorite music in a unique way, and can also recognize auditory or other cues in the user's real or virtual reality environment and convey this information to the user using haptic signals.
Owner:NOT IMPOSSIBLE LLC

Intelligent exoskeleton bone auxiliary conduction hearing aid system capable of being remotely controlled

The invention discloses an intelligent exoskeleton bone auxiliary conduction hearing aid system capable of being remotely controlled and having an electroencephalogram control function, and relates to the technical field of intelligent rehabilitation robots and hearing aid devices. The wearable mechanical part comprises a flexible actuator, an elastic fabric base material, an inertial measurement unit IMU, a plantar pressure sensor array, a surface myoelectricity EMG sensor and an electroencephalogram EEG sensor. And the information processing communication part comprises a central controller, a bone conduction hearing aid module, a multi-mode sensor, an embedded SoC, a DSP / AI accelerator, a 4G / 5G / Wi-Fi module and a power management unit. The flexible exoskeleton walking aid system and the bone conduction hearing aid module are integrated, the electroencephalogram EEG sensor is additionally arranged to achieve the electroencephalogram control function, and cooperation of the three functions of movement assistance, auditory perception and neural intention recognition is achieved. A user can directly control the exoskeleton action mode through electroencephalogram signals, meanwhile, intelligent assistance of lower limb joints is obtained in the walking process, and environment sounds and voice prompts are clearly received in a bone conduction mode. According to the system, the perception ability, the control flexibility and the social participation degree of old people or rehabilitation patients who are inconvenient to move and accompanied with hearing impairment in a complex environment are remarkably improved, and more natural and convenient man-machine interaction experience is provided for users.
Owner:SUZHOU ZHILINGDA INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Techniques for hearing assistance in wearable devices

Some individuals may have hearing impairments and / or may be in situations that include impediments to hearing. The present disclosure relates to a method (800) comprising: generating (810) an audio signal based on sound received by one or more microphones of an open-ear device; and performing (820) a hearing enhancement process in response to user input, the hearing enhancement process comprising: detecting (830) a speech component of the audio signal; applying (840) a gain function to the speech component of the audio signal based on a plurality of gain parameters to generate a modified output signal; and operating (850) one or more loudspeakers of the open-ear device to produce sound according to the modified output signal.
Owner:META PLATFORMS INC

Selective speech-to-text for deaf or severely hearing impaired

A method for providing selectivity to a speech-to-text system operates a voice transcription assistant coupled to the speech-to-text system such that speech detected by the speech-to-text system is not transcribed into text for display to a user unless the voice transcription assistant determines that the detected speech is relevant to the user.Smart glasses, including at least one microphone, a speech-to-text processing unit, a display, and a voice transcription assistant, provide selective speech-to-text functionality. The voice transcription assistant has one or more processors; and logic encoded in one or more non-transitory media for execution by the one or more processors and when executed operable to prevent the speech-to-text processing unit providing text to the display in response to the reception of speech by the microphone unless the logic determines that the received speech is relevant to the user.
Owner:SONY GROUP CORP

Photostimulation artificial cochlea

The invention discloses a photostimulation artificial cochlea which comprises an in-vitro machine and an implant, the in-vitro machine is divided into a sound processor and a transmitting coil, the in-vivo implant is divided into a receiving coil, a decoder and a nano laser, and the sound processor is used for processing sound signals and generating corresponding current parameters; the transmitting coil is used for transmitting a radio-frequency signal carrying a current parameter to the in-vivo implant by utilizing electromagnetic induction; the receiving coil is used for receiving the radio frequency signal transmitted by the transmitting coil; the decoder is used for analyzing the radio-frequency signal, restoring the radio-frequency signal into an electric signal and sending the electric signal to the corresponding nano laser; the nanometer laser is used for converting a received electric signal into a laser signal, and the laser signal is irradiated to the auditory nerve element through the optical fiber or directly irradiated to realize optical stimulation. According to the invention, efficient and fidelity transmission and processing of sound are realized, auditory definition and spatial resolution of a user are improved, and more natural and comfortable auditory experience is provided for a patient with hearing impairment.
Owner:SHANGHAI MISTAR MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Hearing aid (LS528)

1. The name of the designed product: hearing aid (LS528). 2. The use of the designed product: for amplifying environmental sound, helping the hearing impaired to hear normal conversation and other important sound. 3. The design points of the designed product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: perspective view 1.
Owner:LINGSHENG TECHNOLOGY (GUANGDONG) CO LTD

Compositions and methods for treating non-age-associated hearing impairment in a human subject

Provided herein are compositions that include at least two different nucleic acid vectors, where each of the at least two different vectors includes a coding sequence that encodes a different portion of an otoferlin protein, and the use of these compositions to treat hearing loss in a subject.
Owner:AKOUOS INC

Urban rail transit passenger hearing aid system

According to the passenger hearing aid system for the urban rail transit provided by the invention, for hearing impaired groups, the information acquisition efficiency is soaring up by 80% through the multi-mode perception fusion and personalized voice enhancement technology, and the trouble of mistaken riding and missing riding caused by unclear broadcast in the past is thoroughly avoided; by means of precise optimization of broadcast content and a playing strategy through an intelligent analysis system, the passenger inquiry rate is remarkably reduced by 40%, the burden of workers is greatly relieved, and meanwhile the utilization rate of rail transit facilities is increased; the system actively responds to the sustainable development goal of'inclusive traffic 'of the united country, and provides a solid technical guarantee for the disabled, the old and other special groups to equally enjoy the traffic service.
Owner:CRRC CHANGCHUN RAILWAY VEHICLES CO LTD

Method and equipment for displaying digital human sign language

The invention provides a method and equipment for displaying digital human sign languages. The method can be applied to a first device, and the method can comprise the steps that first audio data are acquired, and the first audio data comprise audio data of human voice; sending the first audio data to a second device; receiving a first action parameter sequence of the digital human sign language sent by the second equipment; the first action parameter sequence is rendered according to the display speed, a multi-frame image of the digital sign language is obtained, the display speed is related to the completion time of rendering a second action parameter sequence corresponding to second audio data by the first device, and the second audio data is audio data of human voice obtained before the first device obtains the first audio data. In the technical scheme, the device can generate the digital human sign language actions in real time according to the human voice when the user watches a video or a television program, and plays the digital human sign language actions in real time, so as to provide sign language translation service for the hearing impaired user in real time.
Owner:HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

Optical full-implantation artificial cochlea

The invention discloses an optical fully-implanted artificial cochlea, which comprises a laser transceiving unit, a sound signal processing unit, an electrode array unit, a dual-mode coil unit and a built-in battery, and is characterized in that the laser transceiving unit is implanted into a middle ear cavity, is used for transmitting and receiving laser signals and comprises a transmitting end and a receiving end, the transmitting end continuously transmits laser to a tympanic membrane, and the receiving end is used for receiving the laser signals; the tympanic membrane vibrates to modulate the optical signal; the receiving end carries out demodulation and signal extraction on the reflected light; the sound signal processing unit is implanted under the skin behind the ear and is used for extracting and coding the characteristics of sound signals; the electrode array unit is implanted into the cochlea, and sound signals are transmitted by electrically stimulating auditory nerve elements in the cochlea; the dual-mode coil unit is implanted under the skin behind the ear and is used for wireless transmission of external signals and wireless charging energy complementation. According to the invention, efficient and fidelity transmission and processing of sound are realized, so that the existing artificial cochlea technology is thoroughly innovated, and more natural and comfortable auditory experience is provided for hearing impairment patients.
Owner:SHANGHAI MISTAR MEDICAL TECH CO LTD

Automatic operation system of thermoelectric coal shed coal pusher and control method

The invention discloses an automatic operation system of a thermoelectric coal shed coal pusher and a control method, and relates to the technical field of coal shed coal pushers. The operation labor intensity of a driver can be reduced, the risk that the driver suffers from occupational diseases such as pneumoconiosis and hearing impairment is reduced, and the risk that the driver is injured due to vehicle rollover is effectively avoided; by means of a high-precision positioning system, high-precision position control and scraper knife control and in combination with a standardized operation process, the coal yard coal pile shaping operation precision and the standardization degree are effectively improved; when the automatic operation coal pusher operates, the shapes of coal sheds and coal piles and the positions of other operation machines are known globally, risk factors are pre-judged in advance, and the overall operation safety degree of a coal yard is improved; digital management is adopted for operation task formation, release and execution, the overall operation management efficiency of the coal pusher is improved, and assistance is provided for construction of a digital intelligent coal yard; one person can supervise multiple coal pushers for automatic operation, the number of vehicles working at the same time is increased, and the overall working efficiency of a coal yard is improved.
Owner:GUANGDONG DATANG INT LEIZHOU POWER GENERATION CO

Speaker device having hearing aid function, audio / video device comprising speaker device, and acoustic signal output method for hearing loss users

PCT designated stageWO2026100871A1Speech analysisAudiometeringSignal onHearing aid
A speaker device having a hearing aid function, an audio / video device comprising the speaker device, and an acoustic signal output method for hearing loss users are disclosed. The disclosed speaker device having a hearing aid function comprises: a processor unit for extracting only an input voice signal from an input acoustic signal, automatically adjusting the volume of the input acoustic signal on the basis of a preset target volume, and extending and amplifying, on the basis of hearing loss information of a user, the input voice signal in the input acoustic signal of which the volume has been adjusted; and a speaker unit for outputting, to the user, an output acoustic signal including the extended and amplified input voice signal.
Owner:JDSOLUTION

Life auxiliary system for deafness and hearing loss patients

The invention relates to a life assistance system for deaf and hearing loss patients, which comprises a data acquisition module, a preprocessing module, a feature extraction module, a model training module, a classification rating module, a prediction module, a user interaction module, a feedback optimization module, a report generation module, a remote cooperation module and a life assistance execution module, by integrating the advantages of the prior art and combining the innovative application of the artificial cochlea, more comprehensive, efficient and personalized life auxiliary service is provided for hearing disorder patients such as auditory sclerosis, and the diagnosis accuracy, the treatment effect and the life quality of the patients are improved.
Owner:THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF CHONGQING MEDICAL UNIV

Hearing aid use tone quality and sound effect improving method

The invention relates to the field of chip clamps, in particular to a hearing aid use tone quality and sound effect improving method which comprises a digital signal processing technology, a frequency distribution optimization technology, a noise suppression technology, a frequency response optimization processing technology, a tone reduction processing technology and an auxiliary optimization module. The auxiliary optimization module specifically comprises an adjustable sound focusing module, a self-adaptive acoustic feedback suppression module and a modular sound processing module, the digital signal processing technology, the frequency distribution optimization technology and the noise suppression technology are comprehensively utilized, the tone quality and the sound effect of the hearing aid can be remarkably improved, higher-quality hearing experience is brought to people with hearing impairment, and the hearing impairment effect of the hearing aid is improved. The frequency response optimization processing technology, the tone reduction processing technology and the auxiliary optimization module improve the tone quality and sound effect of the hearing aid and provide more natural and clearer hearing experience for hearing impaired people, meanwhile, the artificial intelligence algorithm autonomously learns use habits, and the working mode and parameters of the hearing aid are correspondingly adjusted under appropriate conditions.
Owner:ZUODIAN IND (HUBEI) CO LTD

System

PendingJP2026030102AData processing applicationsAnti-collision systemsIn vehicleAcoustic voice analysis
An object of a system according to an embodiment is to enable a hearing-impaired person to recognize a siren sound of an emergency vehicle during driving and to drive safely.SOLUTION: A system according to an embodiment includes a siren sound analysis unit, a sign language video display unit, and an in-vehicle system cooperation unit. The siren sound analysis unit analyzes a siren sound. The sign language animation display part displays the sign language animation on the basis of the information of the siren sound analyzed by the siren sound analysis part. The on-vehicle system cooperation unit transmits information of the sign language animation displayed by the sign language animation display unit to the on-vehicle system.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Flying robot, control program for flying robot, and method for controlling flying robot

PendingJP2026137727AVisually guidedProjector
Ensure that the specified sound is being produced. [Solution] The flying robot 700 comprises an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) 101 that flies by autopilot, a microphone 203 mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle 101, a camera 103 mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle 101, and a projection device (projector) 701 mounted on the unmanned aerial vehicle 101. When a predetermined sound is picked up by the microphone 203, the robot recognizes a specific user based on the image captured by the camera 103, flies around the specific user, and projects an image corresponding to the predetermined sound in front of the specific user 600 using the projection device 701. Thus, the flying robot 700's actions and the projected image visually guide the user that a predetermined sound is being played. This ensures that even if a specific user has a hearing impairment, for example, the user can be reliably and clearly informed that a predetermined sound is being played.
Owner:CONTRACT CO LTD SAKAI YUAI RES INST

Wireless communication apparatus for hearing aid and wireless communication system of hearing aid

The present disclosure provides a wireless communication apparatus for a hearing aid. The wireless communication apparatus is connected with a portable terminal and includes: a first wireless communication module and a first communication interface. The wireless communication apparatus may be in wireless communication with the hearing aid by means of the first wireless communication module. The wireless communication apparatus may be connected with the portable terminal by means of the first communication interface and obtain electric energy from the portable terminal by means of the first communication interface. Compared with the prior art, the wireless communication apparatus can improve sound signals of the hearing aid without increasing the power consumption of the hearing aid and solve the problems of the endurance capability and portability of the wireless communication apparatus, bringing about great convenience for a patient with a hearing impairment in use.
Owner:YEALINK (XIAMEN) NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

System

An object of a system according to an embodiment is to realize smooth communication between a person who speaks sign language and a hearing-impaired person or a hearing-impaired person.SOLUTION: A system includes a sign language recognition unit, a conversion unit, and a display unit. The sign language recognition unit recognizes a motion of a hand of a person speaking in sign language in real time. The conversion unit converts the content of the sign language recognized by the sign language recognition unit into natural language. The display unit displays the natural language converted by the conversion unit via a smartphone or a wearable device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:SOFTBANK GROUP CORP

Multi-mode radio for hearing assistance devices

The present disclosure relates to the wireless communication of information for a hearing assistance device including a multi-mode radio adapted to provide communications at different frequencies using frequency control. In applications of hearing aids, the processor is adapted to perform correction of sound for a hearing impaired user. In certain examples the present subject matter provides an inductive portion for inductive communications. In various applications the multi-mode radio can be used for long range and short range communications.
Owner:STARKEY LABORATORIES INC

Intelligent blind guiding cap system based on multi-mode perception and operation method thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent blind guiding, and discloses an intelligent blind guiding cap system based on multi-modal perception, which comprises a multi-source data acquisition module, a data processing module, a multi-terminal interaction and prompt module and a collaboration and optimization module. Through multi-modal perception fusion, visual information of the obstacle is captured, sound source and temperature and humidity data are also included, and correlation reasoning is carried out, so that the problem of a single-modal perception blind area is solved, the accuracy of obstacle recognition in complex environments such as rainy days is improved, and the safety of the blind guiding process is greatly enhanced; meanwhile, through layered adaptive interaction and integration of bone conduction hearing, micro-vision display, tactile vibration and other multi-sensory prompt modes, users with residual vision and mild hearing impairment are covered, the prompt information receiving rate is increased, and adaptive coverage of different user groups is achieved.
Owner:陈子怡

Intelligent audio-visual auxiliary glasses, audio-visual auxiliary method, electronic equipment and storage medium

The invention relates to the field of audio-visual conversion, and provides intelligent audio-visual auxiliary glasses, an audio-visual auxiliary method, electronic equipment and a storage medium, and the intelligent audio-visual auxiliary glasses comprise a glasses frame which comprises a microphone and lenses; the character conversion unit is used for receiving external sound information through the microphone, converting the sound information into characters and displaying the characters on the lens; and the voice conversion unit is used for receiving external visual information through the visual sensor, converting the visual information into voice and playing the voice. The invention provides an integrated audio-visual conversion device, which is used for solving the defect of lack of audio-visual conversion devices for visually impaired people and hearing impaired people in the prior art, can help the visually impaired people to obtain front visual information and can also help the hearing impaired people to obtain sound information, so that the audio-visual conversion effect is improved. And bidirectional enhancement of visual information and auditory information is realized.
Owner:CHONGQING UNIV

Audio improvement using closed caption data

Methods and systems are described herein for improving audio for hearing impaired content consumers. An example method may comprise determining a content asset. Closed caption data associated with the content asset may be determined. At least a portion of the closed caption data may be determined based on a user setting associated with a hearing impairment. Compensating audio comprising a frequency translation associated with at least the portion of the closed caption data may be generated. The content asset may be caused to be output with audio content comprising the compensating audio and the original audio.
Owner:COMCAST CABLE COMM LLC

AI-based Disease Diagnosis Method and Device Using Voice Data

The present invention is a method for diagnosing diseases based on an AI platform using voice data, and includes a step of collecting first voice data, a step of generating second voice data by removing at least one of noise, voice-specific characteristics, or disease characteristics of voice from the first voice data, and a step of diagnosing at least one disease among dementia, depression, or hearing loss based on AI using the second voice data.
Owner:シン グレース ジョンウン

Script extraction and subtitle transmission system synchronized with live performing art contents

A system providing real-time subtitles during live performances, such as plays, operas and musicals, in a preferred language and to aid the hearing impaired. The display device may be AR or smart glas
Owner:XPERTINC CO LTD

Compression method for hearing aids

A compression method for a hearing aid used by a hearing-impaired person is provided. The hearing aid comprises n frequency channels, each characterized by a linear gain and lower compression thresholds. The method determines compression parameters for each channel, including compression ratios, upper compression thresholds, and corresponding gains. For each channel, the upper compression threshold is set to the hearing-impaired person's annoyance threshold, adjusted by a parameter to convert from dB HL to dB SPL. The gain at the upper compression threshold is set to 0 dB. The compression ratio for each channel is calculated based on the linear gain, lower compression threshold, and annoyance threshold. The method allows for personalized compression settings tailored to the individual's hearing characteristics and comfort levels.
Owner:LINEAR SRL

Glasses for the hearing impaired

Glasses for the hearing impaired including a frame assembly, an audio assembly and a visual assembly. Frame assembly includes a left rim, a right rim, temples, and a compartment, wherein the compartment is placed in a portion of at least one of the temples. Audio assembly includes an integral processor device housed in the compartment, a left microphone and a right microphone housed inside the left rim and the right rim respectively. Visual assembly includes a left LED set and a right LED set attached to a portion of a rear surface of the left rim and a right rim respectively. Left rim LEDs and right rim LEDs, left microphone, right microphone and integral processor device are operatively connected to the integral processor device and powered by means of a battery.
Owner:THORN DAVID