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20080226106 | Method for adjusting a hearing device by using a morphometric feature of the hearing device wearer - The invention is based on the knowledge that there are morphometric features or parameters of the hearing device wearer, which enable an effective adjustment of the hearing device to the individual requirements of the wearer. In accordance with the invention, provision is made for a method for adjusting a hearing device with at least one input converter, one signal processing unit and one output converter, with at least one morphometric feature of a hearing device wearer being detected and transmitted to a facility for adjusting the hearing device and an adjustable parameter being adjusted by the signal processing facility of the hearing device in order to individually adjust the hearing device to the hearing device wearer as a function of the morphometric feature. In particular, this enables an age-related adjustment of the hearing device. | 09-18-2008 |
20080260190 | HEARING AID AND METHOD OF OPERATING A HEARING AID - A hearing aid is provided which has at least one input transducer for providing an input signal, at least one signal processing channel receiving at least a portion of said input signal, a hearing aid processor for processing said portion of said input signal to produce at least one output signal, an output transducer responsive to said output signal, and a data logger receiving said portion of said input signal for logging of input signal data. The data logger comprises a characterisation unit for characterising and logging parameters of the input signal data, and a memory unit for storing said parameters. | 10-23-2008 |
20080267434 | PREPROGRAMMED HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE WITH PROGRAM SELECTION BASED ON PATIENT USAGE - A programmable apparatus improves perception of sound by a person. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a processor, digital-to-analog converter, audio output section and means for generating first and second control signals. The processor executes one or more available programs for processing digital audio signals based on control signals. The digital-to-analog converter generates output analog audio signals based on the digital audio signals. The audio output section receives and amplifies the output analog audio signals, generates audible sound based thereon and provides the audible sound to the person. The memory stores programs for processing the digital audio signals. Based on an action by the person, a first control signal is generated which causes the processor to switch from one available program to another available program so that the person may cycle through and evaluate each of the available programs. Also based on an action by the person, a second control signal is generated which causes the processor to designate at least one of the available programs as a chosen program for continued use. | 10-30-2008 |
20080267435 | PREPROGRAMMED HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE WITH PROGRAM SELECTION BASED ON PATIENT USAGE - A programmable hearing aid apparatus includes a processor, digital-to-analog converter, audio output section, memory and a counter. The processor executes one or more available programs, which are stored in the memory, for processing digital audio signals. The digital-to-analog converter generates output analog audio signals based on the digital audio signals. The audio output section receives and amplifies the output analog audio signals, generates audible sound based thereon and provides the audible sound to a person using the hearing aid. The counter generates a counter value based on a count of events that are indicative of the application of power to or the removal of power from the apparatus. After a predetermined elapsed time, the processor determines which of the available programs has been used most in processing the digital audio signals, where the determination of elapsed time is based at least in part on the counter value. The counter may count occurrences of events indicative of the removal and replacement of the battery, such as a number of times a contact switch on a battery compartment door is electrically opened or closed. The counter may also count a number of times the voltage across the battery increases by a substantial amount indicating that a weak battery has been replaced with a fresh battery. The counter may also count a number of times an on/off switch is operated by a user. | 10-30-2008 |
20080298614 | System for and Method of Offering an Optimized Sound Service to Individuals within a Place of Business - The present invention relates to optimizing sound for a person based on his or her location and hearing profile. More particularly, the present invention relates to personalizing the sound of an event or performance by examining the technical specifications of an individual's hearing aid (which is provided by a third party) and the acoustics of an establishment. Using this information, a place of business alters the settings of each hearing aid device to optimize the sound for each individual. | 12-04-2008 |
20090003637 | Communication System - A system for assisting a hearing impaired user is presented. The system includes a transmitter to transmit data representing audio intended to be heard by a hearing impaired person, the transmitter paired with at least one intended receiver. The transmitter includes: an analogue-to-digital converter to convert an analogue audio signal into digitally represented audio data, and a transmitter to transmit the digitally represented audio data in a radio signal on an active channel selected from a plurality of channels. The system also includes a receiver to receive data representing audio to be heard by the hearing impaired person, the receiver paired with the transmitter device. The receiver includes a receiver to receive the radio signal containing the digitally represented audio data, the radio signal being received from the transmitter on the active channel, and a digital-to-analogue converter to convert the digitally represented audio data into an analogue audio signal. | 01-01-2009 |
20090046877 | Control arrangement for hearing aids or for control units coupled to hearing aids - In a control arrangement for hearing aids or for control units coupled to hearing aids, a strain gauge is mechanically coupled to an elastically deformable or displaceable portion of the hearing aid or of the control unit coupled thereto and undergoes an elastic deformation under the influence of an actuating force input by a user, whereby the strain gauge undergoes a variation of one of its electrical values which variation is detected by a controller which provides a control signal which serves for switching between different operation modes of the hearing aid or of the control unit coupled to the hearing aid. | 02-19-2009 |
20090046878 | Individually adjustable hearing aid and method for its operation - The invention relates to an adjustable hearing aid to which at least one parameter which influences the response and amplification characteristics of the hearing aid can be adjusted, with means being included which carry out testing of the effectiveness of an adjustment of this parameter in the prevailing auditory situation, and means being included which, given the existence of a minimum effectiveness, enable the adjustment option of this parameter. | 02-19-2009 |
20090052705 | Method and apparatus for setting a hearing device - A method and apparatus for setting a characteristic of a source hearing device on target hearing device are provided. A transformation database is created. A source hearing device including the setting of the source hearing device are identified, the characteristic of setting is to be set on the target hearing device. The setting which, according to the transformation database on the target hearing device, results in the characteristic corresponding to the characteristic of the identified source hearing device is recalled. The target hearing device is set using the recalled setting. Settings are stored in the transformation database during their creation, which have to be set to hearing devices of different types to be set in order to grant these hearing devices the characteristic of other identified hearing with identified settings. | 02-26-2009 |
20090052706 | Automatic identification of receiver type in hearing aid devices - In a hearing aid system, which comprises at least one hearing aid device, incorrect adaptation of the signal processing unit of the hearing aid device to the receiver used is intended to be avoided. To this end, automatic identification of the type of receiver used is proposed, as well as automatic adaptation of the signal processing in the hearing aid device by the hearing aid system. Incorrect manual adaptation is thereby prevented. | 02-26-2009 |
20090060240 | Method and apparatus for configuring a handheld audio device using ear biometrics - A method and apparatus configure a handheld audio device to communicate audio information by identifying an ear being used with the handheld audio device and by configuring the handheld audio device in response to the ear identification to communicate audio information to the ear. The identification may use sonic or visual techniques to identify the ear. | 03-05-2009 |
20090067652 | Hearing device with a contact unit and an associated external unit - The invention specifies a hearing device, which has at least one contact means which can be flush with the hearing device housing. The contact means contacts an external unit, for instance a battery charging unit, when in an extended or folded-out position. The unit has a corresponding opening for receiving the contact means. As a result, a reliable connection can be established between the hearing device and the charging device when charging a rechargeable battery of the hearing device for instance. The contact means can comprise first and second contact elements, and third contact elements which correspond to the external unit. | 03-12-2009 |
20090074215 | PREPROGRAMMED HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE WITH USER SELECTION OF PROGRAM - A user programmable hearing aid allows a user to select acoustical configuration programs that provide optimum performance for the user. The user may cycle through and evaluate various available programs by momentarily pressing a push button on the hearing aid housing. When a preferred program is active, the user can press the push button for an extended time to designate that program as a selected program. The acoustical configuration programs include initial-tuning programs that are operable in an initial-tuning mode and fine-tuning programs that are operable in a fine-tuning mode. The hearing aid may also operate in a Configuration Mode wherein configuration settings may be changed using the push button and a volume control. In the Configuration Mode, a clinician or patient may easily change configuration settings manually, with no need to connect the apparatus to a computer or other programming interface. | 03-19-2009 |
20090087004 | Operating device for a hearing aid - An especially small operating device for a hearing aid, but one which is nevertheless simple for a user to actuate manually, which still enables a multiplicity of different operating functions in a simple and clear manner is provided. The use of a fingerprint sensor is provided for this purpose, whereby different operating functions are assigned to the individual fingers of the user. Depending on the finger with which the user actuates the fingerprint sensor, different operating functions are initiated. | 04-02-2009 |
20090129614 | Hearing apparatus with controlled programming socket - In the English translation document, please replace the abstract with the following: A Hearing apparatuses is provided. The hearing apparatus includes a programming socket that features at least a first connection and a second connection, with a signal processing system that is connected to the second connection, and with a control system. The control system taps the potential of the first connection. The control system furthermore engages the signal processing system in a first function when the first connection reaches the predetermined potential and in a second function when the potential of the first connection deviates from the predetermined potential. This enables multiple usages for example of the input of a programming interface of a signal processing IC. | 05-21-2009 |
20090154745 | Gender-specific hearing device adjustment - The spontaneous acceptance by a hearing device wearer in respect of a new hearing device is to be improved. To this end, a method for adjusting the amplification of a hearing device to an individual hearing device wearer is proposed, with which a target amplification for the hearing device wearer is determined on the basis of his/her hearing loss. Data relating to the gender of the hearing device wearer is provided in order to improve the adjustment. The target amplification is then also determined on the basis of the gender of the hearing device wearer. With the gender-specific target amplification, it is possible for instance to take account of the fact that women exhibit a more sensitive perception for average voice levels than men, thereby allowing the target amplification to correspondingly drop much lower. | 06-18-2009 |
20090180650 | Method and apparatus for the configuration of setting options on a hearing device - The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the configuration of at least one adjustment option on a hearing device, with the hearing device wearer having the task of setting the hearing device by ear with the aid of the adjustment option to be configured such that a predetermined characteristic on the hearing device is adjusted, with the adjustment option being enabled if the characteristics set by the hearing device wearer equate to the predetermined characteristics or has deviations herefrom, which lie within a predetermined tolerance range. | 07-16-2009 |
20090185703 | HEARING AID ADJUSTING APPARATUS, HEARING AID, AND PROGRAM - A hearing aid adjusting apparatus for making adjustment so that duplication, movement, etc. of surrounding setting can easily be changed on software is provided. | 07-23-2009 |
20090262964 | HEARING AID, EXPANSION UNIT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A HEARING AID - A hearing aid includes a device housing to be worn outside an ear of a user and which co-acts with an in-the-ear part provided with a sound-emitting opening and which is intended and adapted to be received at least substantially in the ear of the user. The in-the-ear part is physically separated from the device housing, wherein at least a microphone and a loudspeaker are accommodated together with the sound-emitting opening in the in-the-ear part. An electronic connection is present between the device housing and the in-the-ear part. A power supply of a hearing aid particularly includes a capacitor ( | 10-22-2009 |
20090262965 | METHOD AND HEARING AID FOR CHANGING THE SEQUENCE OF PROGRAM POSITIONS - A method, hearing aid, and computer product for changing the sequence of program positions of hearing programs are provided. The program positions of the hearing programs have a predefinable sequence. Time periods, within which hearing programs are selected, are measured. A new sequence of the program positions is calculated taking the measured time periods into account. The sequence of the program positions after a predefinable time span is modified in accordance with the calculated sequence. As a result hearing aids adapt to changed environments and place favorite programs in the front section of the program positions in accordance with the hearing aid wearer's preference. | 10-22-2009 |
20090274327 | CIRCUIT FOR OPERATING A HEARING DEVICE AND HEARING DEVICE - A circuit for operating a hearing device with a variable operating parameter is disclosed. A storage device for storing operating parameter settings in a starting situation as well as in a target situation and a control unit, which implements a matching of the operating parameter according to a setting of the starting situation to the operating parameter settings of the target situation, is provided. Further, a connection device for connection to a control element and a data processing device for influencing the operating parameter by a user of the hearing device, is provided. The control unit performs the matching of the operating parameter with a minimal matching rate in time segments in which the operating parameter is often influenced by the control element or data processing device, and with a higher matching rate in time segments, in which the operating parameter is rarely influenced or not influenced at all by the control element or data processing device. | 11-05-2009 |
20090279725 | RADIO WITH HEARING LOSS COMPENSATION - A radio receiving system to compensate for hearing loss comprises a receiver, a sound reproduction device, and a hearing loss compensator. The receiver is generally located in the cockpit of an aircraft. The receiver receives radio frequency transmissions and converts the transmissions into audio frequency electrical signals. The sound reproduction device converts audio frequency electrical signals into audible sounds and generally includes one or two speakers to be positioned in close proximity to a pilot's ears. The hearing loss compensator provides audio frequency electrical signal gain at a plurality of frequencies and may include programmable electrical circuitry and memory elements. The programmable electrical circuitry may adjust the electrical signal gain at each of the plurality of frequencies and the memory elements may store settings for the gain at each of the plurality of frequencies. Settings for various age groups, gender-specific settings, or individual pilot settings may be stored in the memory elements. | 11-12-2009 |
20090279726 | GENETIC ALGORITHMS WITH SUBJECTIVE INPUT FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - Disclosed herein, among other things, is an apparatus for fitting a hearing assistance device using a genetic algorithm. The apparatus includes a first population of a plurality of parent sets representing at least one device parameter. A first pair from the parent sets is presented with assistance of the hearing assistance device, the first pair comprising a first and second set. A user selects a preference between the first and second sets. A child set is determined by operating on at least one set of the plurality of parent sets. The child set can include a crossover of the at least one parent set, where the crossover includes an arithmetic or geometrical operation to parameter values of the parent set, or a mutation of the at least one parent set, where the mutation includes replacing a lowest ranked parameter value in the parent set with a randomly generated parameter value. | 11-12-2009 |
20090285424 | Method for manufacturing a fitted hearing device - So as to exploit the experience widely spread for fitting hearing devices, workflows of fitting processes are stored ( | 11-19-2009 |
20090310804 | BONE CONDUCTION DEVICE WITH A USER INTERFACE - The present invention relates to a bone conduction device for enhancing a recipient's hearing. The device may include an input configured to receive sound signals and generate a plurality of signals representative of the sound signals, an electronics module configured to receive the plurality of signals and having a first control setting configured to control a first characteristic of at least one of the plurality of signals and a second control setting configured to control a second characteristic of the at least one of the plurality of signals, a vibrator configured to receive the plurality of signals representative of the sound signals and transmit vibrations to the recipient's bone, and a user interface having a first interface control configured to interface with the first control setting and alter the first characteristic and a second interface control configured to interface with the second control setting and alter the second characteristic. | 12-17-2009 |
20100008526 | OPTIMIZATION OF HEARING AID PARAMETERS - The present invention relates to a new method for effective estimation of signal processing parameters in a hearing aid. It is based on an interactive estimation process that incorporates—possibly inconsistent—user feedback. In particular, the present invention relates to optimization of hearing aid signal processing parameters based on Bayesian incremental preference elicitation. | 01-14-2010 |
20100020992 | HEARING AID WITH MEMORY SPACE FOR FUNCTIONAL SETTINGS AND LEARNED SETTINGS, AND PROGRAMMING METHOD THEREOF - The invention provides a hearing aid comprising a microphone, a signal processing unit, an output unit which generates an output signal perceivable as sound, whereby the signal processing unit comprises a first memory M | 01-28-2010 |
20100020993 | HEARING AID WITH UV SENSOR AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A hearing aid and a method for operating a hearing aid include a signal processing device operable by using different signal processing parameters and a UV sensor connected to the signal processing device. The signal processing device can set at least one signal processing parameter as a function of an output signal of the UV sensor. At least one predetermined signal processing parameter can be set in each case for within and outside of enclosed spaces. It is possible to reliably distinguish between environmental situations within and outside of enclosed spaces by using the UV light intensity in the environment to be measured by the UV sensor, so that the method of operation of the hearing aid, e.g. of an aural program, is advantageously automatically matched to these two environmental situations. | 01-28-2010 |
20100040247 | LEARNING CONTROL OF HEARING AID PARAMETER SETTINGS - The present invention relates to a method for automatic adjustment of signal processing parameters in a hearing aid. It is based on an interactive estimation process that incorporates user feedback. The method is capable of incorporating user perception of sound reproduction, such as sound quality over time. The user may fine-tune the hearing aid using a volume-control wheel or a push-button on the hearing aid housing, which is linked to an adaptive parameter that is a projection of a relevant parameter space. For example, this new parameter could control simple volume, the number of active microphones, or a complex trade-off between noise reduction and signal distortion. By turning the “personalization wheel” in accordance with user preferences and absorbing these preferences in the model resident in the hearing aid, it is possible to absorb user preferences while the user wears the hearing aid device in the field. | 02-18-2010 |
20100054510 | PREPROGRAMMED HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE WITH PROGRAM SELECTION USING A MULTIPURPOSE CONTROL DEVICE - A user programmable hearing aid allows a user to select acoustical configuration programs that provide optimum performance for the user. The user may cycle through and evaluate various available programs by operating a single digital rocker switch on the hearing aid housing to switch from one program to the next. When a preferred program is active, the user can press and hold an up control or down control of the digital rocker switch for an extended time to select the currently active program. The user can then use the digital rocker switch to adjust the audio gain for the selected program. The hearing aid may also operate in a Configuration Mode wherein configuration settings may be changed by operating the up and down controls of the digital rocker switch. In the Configuration Mode, a clinician or patient may easily change configuration settings manually, with no need to connect the apparatus to a computer or other programming interface. | 03-04-2010 |
20100067722 | HEARING INSTRUMENT WITH USER INTERFACE - A hearing instrument includes a microphone for converting sound into an electric audio signal, a signal processor unit coupled to the microphone, the signal processor unit configured for operating in a plurality of states that include at least a first state and a second state, wherein the signal processor unit is configured for automatically switching at least between the first state and the second state according to a switching strategy, a speaker coupled to the signal processor unit, and a user interface that is configured to receive a user feedback regarding an automatic switching between the first state and the second state, wherein the user interface is communicatively connected to the signal processor unit and is configured to provide at least one control signal to the signal processor unit in response to the user feedback, wherein the signal processor unit is configured to receive the control signal in a predetermined input period upon the automatic switching between the first state and the second state. | 03-18-2010 |
20100074461 | ANTENNAS FOR HEARING AIDS - An antenna configured in a hybrid circuit provides a compact design for a hearing aid to communicate wirelessly with a system external to the hearing aid. In an embodiment, an antenna includes metallic traces in a hybrid circuit that is configured for use in a hearing aid. The antenna includes contacts in the hybrid circuit to couple the metallic traces to electronic devices in the hybrid circuit. In an embodiment, the metallic traces form a planar coil design having a number of turns of the coil in a substrate in the hybrid circuit. In another embodiment, the metallic traces are included in a flex circuit on a substrate in the hybrid circuit. An antenna configured in a hybrid circuit allows for use in a completely-in-the-canal hearing aid. | 03-25-2010 |
20100086153 | PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMING HEARING AIDS - A system for programming one or more hearing aids with a host computer, the system including a hearing aid programmer for wireless communications with the host computer. In various embodiments, the hearing aid programmer has at least one interface connector for communication with at least one hearing aid. Additionally, in various embodiments, the system includes a wireless interface adapted for connecting to the at least one interface connector of the hearing aid programmer, the wireless interface further adapted for wireless communication with one or more hearing aids. Varying embodiments of the present subject matter include a wireless interface which contains signal processing electronics, a memory connected to the signal processing electronics; and a wireless module connected to the signal processing electronics and adapted for wireless communications. | 04-08-2010 |
20100098276 | Hearing Apparatus Controlled by a Perceptive Model and Corresponding Method - A hearing device including a signal processing device for processing an input signal and generating an output signal and a modeling device in which a perceptive model is implemented, in order to generate a psycho-acoustic value for controlling the signal processing device, is provided. Data mapping of the hearing loss, in particular audiogram data, are input into the modeling device and the perceptive model determines the psycho-acoustic value for controlling the signal processing device based on the data from the data mapping and the output signal. | 04-22-2010 |
20100104122 | METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING PERFORMANCE OF HEARING DEVICES - A method for establishing a performance characteristic of a hearing device ( | 04-29-2010 |
20100124347 | BINAURAL HEARING INSTRUMENT - A binaural hearing instrument set is described in which algorithms are split into a server part and a thin-client part. The respective server part of the algorithm is located in a first hearing instrument unit, while the thin-client part is located in a second unit in the binaural hearing instrument set. This is advantageous in that it enables optimization of the usage of combined processing resources in the two units. | 05-20-2010 |
20100142736 | HEARING DEVICE WITH USER CONTROL - The hearing device comprises
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20100172524 | HEARING AIDS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIO FITTING THEREOF - A field ready, unsupervised-use ready, method and apparatus for audio fitting a hearing aid is described in a hand held configuration having paired comparisons (hearing selections) stored in and derivable from a memory therein. The paired comparisons are presented one at a time to a user and a preferred selection for each paired comparison is made by a select indicator after the user toggles back and forth between the selections for as many times necessary in determining their preferences. A genetic algorithm converges all the preferences upon a single solution. Crossover and mutation genetic algorithm operators operate on a linear range of indexes representative of parametric values of the pairs. A fully integrated hearing aid having all the above described features incorporated therein is also presented. | 07-08-2010 |
20100202636 | Method for Adapting a Hearing Device Using a Perceptive Model - Adaptation of hearing devices is rendered more convenient and more accurate with a method for adapting a hearing device to a hearing device support. The hearing device is selected on the basis of initial data of several hearing devices with respect to the data relating to hearing loss of the hearing device support. The selected hearing device is preset using a target reinforcement curve and, optionally, a setting of the preset hearing device is finely adjusted. At least one of the mentioned steps of selecting and presetting as well as, optionally, the step of fine adjustment is carried out by means of a single perceptive model which individualizes the hearing loss data projected by the hearing loss of the hearing device support. | 08-12-2010 |
20100202637 | HEARING SYSTEM WITH A USER PREFERENCE CONTROL AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING SYSTEM - A method for operating a hearing system ( | 08-12-2010 |
20100220879 | HEARING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING SYSTEM - The method for operating a hearing system comprising at least one hearing device; at least one signal processing unit; at least one user control by means of which at least one audio processing parameter of said signal processing unit is adjustable; and a sensor unit; comprises the steps of
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20100246865 | HEARING AID AND A METHOD OF OPERATING A HEARING AID - A hearing aid ( | 09-30-2010 |
20100254552 | METHOD AND HEARING APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING A HEARING AID WITH DATA RECORDED IN AN EXTERNAL UNIT - A hearing apparatus for adjusting a hearing aid and an associated method. The apparatus includes at least one hearing aid and at least one external unit which can exchange data with the hearing aid. It further includes a first memory unit in the external unit which stores a point in time and a hearing situation at which at least one predeterminable algorithm for signal processing is activated, an output unit in the external unit which outputs the stored points in time and hearing situations, an input unit in the external unit for entering a measure of evaluation which expresses the satisfaction of a hearing aid wearer with the activated algorithm, and a modification unit in the hearing aid for changing at least one parameter of the algorithm as a function of the measure of evaluation. The hearing aid user is able to evaluate and change the setting of their hearing aid retrospectively for specific hearing situations. | 10-07-2010 |
20100254553 | HEARING AID CONFIGURATION WITH A LANYARD WITH INTEGRATED ANTENNA AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR WIRELESS TRANSMISSION OF DATA - A hearing aid configuration and an associated method provide wireless transmission of data between a hearing aid and an external unit. The external unit, for example a programming device, is worn with a lanyard around the neck of a hearing aid user. The configuration additionally contains at least one second antenna disposed in the lanyard and at least one third antenna arranged in the lanyard which is connected by an electric series circuit to the second antenna. The advantage of this is that the lanyard can be made long enough to be comfortable to wear and a sufficiently high receive signal of the wireless data transmission is still guaranteed in the external unit. | 10-07-2010 |
20100266151 | HEARING SYSTEM WITH JOINT TASK SCHEDULING - The hearing system ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100284556 | HEARING AID SYSTEM - A hearing aid system in communication with an adjusting apparatus which executes a fitting software is provided. The hearing aid system includes a hearing aid and an integrated remote controller. The hearing aid stores therein a first setting and is worn by the user. The user inputs setting data via the executed fitting software. The integrated remote controller receives the setting data from the adjusting apparatus to program the hearing aid by changing the first setting into a second setting associated with the setting data. The integrated remote controller also controls the operation of the hearing aid. | 11-11-2010 |
20100290652 | HEARING AID TUNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods are provided herein that provide for hearing aid tuning. | 11-18-2010 |
20100290653 | CALIBRATED HEARING AID TUNING APPLIANCE - A calibrated tuning appliance is provided herein. While listening to standardized pre-recorded sound files reproduced via a calibrated set of speakers, hearing aid users can subjectively evaluate hearing aid performance and tuning in a consistent manner. Subjective evaluation results may thus remain consistent from user to user, and for a single user, results may remain consistent over time. | 11-18-2010 |
20100290654 | HEURISTIC HEARING AID TUNING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A heuristic method of iteratively tuning a hearing aid is provided herein. | 11-18-2010 |
20100310102 | Method for the individual optimization & customization of hearing aids & hearing devices - The current patent describes the methodology for customizing the overall hearing performance of traditional Hearing Aids for individuals. This application details the means of using currently available technology to customize the performance for the individual hearing deficiency. The application further describes a method to enhance the audio frequency reception by assigning individual “amplification-factors” to discrete frequency tones in the overall Audible Frequency spectrum. The Method emphasizes the importance of providing correction to discrete frequency components as opposed to applying corrections across “frequency bands” in the Audible Frequency spectrum. | 12-09-2010 |
20100322448 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING HEARING SYSTEM AND ARRANGEMENT - The method for operating a hearing device ( | 12-23-2010 |
20100329490 | AUDIO DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREFOR - An audio device is arranged to present a plurality of test audio signals to a user where each test audio signal comprises a signal component and a noise component. A user preference processor ( | 12-30-2010 |
20110002490 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A HEARING DEVICE - The invention relates to a system and a method for configuring a hearing device by means of an external configuration unit, the hearing device comprising a microphone, an A/D-converter, a processing unit with a memory, a D/A-converter and a receiver, the external configuration unit comprising a programming host, an external processing unit, an interface and a playing device, the method including the steps of processing a sound recording from the playing device with a parameter setting externally, feeding the processed sound recording to the receiver of the hearing device via the interface and the D/A-converter, emitting the processed sound recording through the receiver, repeating steps a) to c) with varying parameter settings until a match between the quality of the signal and the requirements of the user is reached, and transmitting and storing the chosen parameter setting in the memory of the hearing device. | 01-06-2011 |
20110038498 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USING HAPTICS FOR FITTING HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to the method and apparatus for using haptics for fitting hearing aids. The application of haptics technology to hearing aid fitting system software is provided. A graphical user interface with a touch screen for hearing aid fitting provides tactile response to a user adjusting hearing aid parameters using the touch screen. The interface provides feedback to assist the user in rapid and accurate hearing aid fitting. Other variations include using a touch pad for the tactile response. | 02-17-2011 |
20110044482 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TAGGING PATIENT SESSIONS FOR FITTING HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to the method and apparatus for storing tags during a fitting session. The tags may be used to store information useful for an audiologist, a manufacturer of hearing aids, and a manufacturer of fitting software. The software adapted to provide searching based on tags. The software able to provide pre-programmed tags for use by the user. In various applications the software programmable to automatically generate tags upon occurrence of one or more conditions. | 02-24-2011 |
20110044483 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPECIALIZED GESTURE SENSING FOR FITTING HEARING AIDS - The present subject matter relates generally to method and apparatus for sensing gestures for fitting hearing aids. | 02-24-2011 |
20110051963 | METHOD FOR FINE-TUNING A HEARING AID AND HEARING AID - The fine-tuning of the signal processing in a hearing aid or hearing aid system to the individual user should be simplified and improved. For this, the current hearing situation is recognized automatically and the user is automatically presented with a selection of questions from a comprehensive list of questions as a function of the hearing situation. A user input as a reaction of the user to the selected questions leads to the tuning of at least one parameter relating to the signal processing in the hearing aid. | 03-03-2011 |
20110058697 | Canal Hearing Device with Disposable Battery Module - A modular canal hearing aid assembly having a main module positioned in the ear canal and a disposable battery module laterally positioned in the ear canal. The main module incorporates the durable components of a hearing device including the receiver, microphone and electronics. The disposable battery module comprises consumable elements including battery and incoming sound port. The disposable battery module provides a unitary structure that is easier to handle, remove from the main module, and replace when any of the consumable elements is depleted or degraded. The canal hearing device assembly is generic in shape and provided with assorted seal tips for “instant fitting” without resorting to custom manufacturing. | 03-10-2011 |
20110058698 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING DEVICE - A method for operating a hearing device comprising an input transducer ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110103627 | SOUND PROCESSORS AND IMPLANTABLE COCHLEAR STIMULATION SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE SAME - Sound processors and systems including sound processors are disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20110110545 | METHOD, HEARING DEVICE AND CONFIGURATION FOR CALIBRATING AN ACOUSTIC TUNING SYSTEM - A method for setting a device for presenting sound specimens for the individual tuning of a hearing device to be worn on the body of a hearing device wearer. The method includes providing and presenting a noise signal by the device, receiving the presented noise signal by at least one microphone of the hearing device, comparing the received noise signal or a signal derived therefrom with a reference signal stored in the hearing device, and emitting a status signal by the hearing device in dependence on the comparison. In this manner, simple and precise setting of the device for emitting sound specimens for calibration purposes occurs. | 05-12-2011 |
20110123056 | FULLY LEARNING CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEARING AIDS - A method for operating a hearing aid in a hearing aid system where the hearing aid is continuously learnable for the particular user. A sound environment classification system is provided for tracking and defining sound environment classes relevant to the user. In an ongoing learning process, the classes are redefined based on new environments to which the hearing aid is subjected by the user. | 05-26-2011 |
20110135127 | HEARING DEVICE WITH A SPACE-SAVING ARRANGEMENT OF MICROPHONES AND SOUND OPENINGS - A behind-the-ear hearing device has a hearing device housing and a user-operable switch. At least two microphones are disposed below the switch in the hearing device housing, and the housing is formed with first sound openings that are arranged directly below the switch. The switch is preferably a rocker switch. The microphones can be positioned below a switch in a space-saving fashion and the installation space of the hearing device housing can thus be used optimally. | 06-09-2011 |
20110142269 | Ear Contact Pressure Wave Hearing Aid Switch - A hearing aid switch utilizes pressure/sound clues from a filtered input signal to enable actuation initiated by a user by a signature hand movement relative to a wearer's ear. The preferred signature hand movement involves patting on the ear meatus at least one time to generate a compression wave commonly thought of as a soft “clap” or “pop”. A digital signal processor analyzes the signal looking for a negative pulse, a positive pulse, and dissipation of the hand generated signal. | 06-16-2011 |
20110150251 | LOW POWER INTERMITTENT MESSAGING FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - The present subject matter includes a system for communications between a transmitter and a receiver. In various embodiments, the system uses a sleep interval to allow the receiver to go to sleep between wake up times to “sniff” for transmissions from the transmitter. The system adjusts the length of the preamble of the transmitted signal to allow the receiver to detect a transmitted signal based on drift in the clocks of the system. In various embodiments, a receive channel is changed if a signal is not received at a prior channel selection. In various embodiments, the transmission is determined by detection of an event. In various embodiments, the event is an ear-to-ear event. In various embodiments, the receiver and transmitter are in opposite hearing aids adapted to be worn by one wearer. | 06-23-2011 |
20110150252 | LOW POWER INTERMITTENT MESSAGING FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - The present subject matter includes a system for communications between a transmitter and a receiver. In various embodiments, the system uses a sleep interval to allow the receiver to go to sleep between wake up times to “sniff” for transmissions from the transmitter. The system adjusts the length of the preamble of the transmitted signal or a repetition of packets to allow the receiver to detect a transmitted signal based on drift in the clocks of the system. In various embodiments, a receive channel is changed if a signal is not received at a prior channel selection. In various embodiments, the transmission is determined by detection of an event. In various embodiments, the event is an ear-to-ear event. In various embodiments, the receiver and transmitter are in opposite hearing aids adapted to be worn by one wearer. | 06-23-2011 |
20110150253 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SETTING A HEARING DEVICE BY DETECTING LISTENING EFFORT - A method and device are provided for automatic, recursive adjustment of at least one hearing device worn by a person. The device includes a stimulus generator unit, which emits at least one acoustic stimulus to the hearing device, a signal detection unit with at least one sensor, which detects the neuronal activity of the brain of the person due to the acoustic stimulus, a computation and control unit, which determines a measure of listening effort from the detected neuronal activity and determines changes to hearing device parameters from this. A hearing device control unit changes the hearing device parameters accordingly. The computation and control unit repeatedly prompts the stimulus generator unit to emit a hearing stimulus and the hearing device control unit to change a hearing device parameter, until the measure of listening effort drops below a predefinable first threshold value. This allows hearing devices to be adjusted objectively and automatically in a very robust and reliable manner. | 06-23-2011 |
20110150254 | LOW POWER INTERMITTENT MESSAGING FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - The present subject matter includes a system for communications between a transmitter and a receiver. In various embodiments, the system uses a sleep interval to allow the receiver to go to sleep between wake up times to “sniff” for transmissions from the transmitter. In one variation, the system repeats a transmission for at least a duration of a wake interval. In various embodiments, a receive channel is changed if a signal is not received at a prior channel selection. In various embodiments, the transmission is determined by detection of an event. In various embodiments, the event is an ear-to-ear event. In various embodiments, the receiver and transmitter are in opposite hearing aids adapted to be worn by one wearer. | 06-23-2011 |
20110164772 | HEARING AID FITTING APPARATUS - There is provided a hearing aid fitting apparatus with which the needs of a hearing aid user can be satisfied. The present invention is constituted such that this apparatus comprises an adjustment value input part | 07-07-2011 |
20110176697 | Hearing Aids, Computing Devices, and Methods for Hearing Aid Profile Update - A method includes receiving a data at a hearing aid during operation of the hearing aid and selectively updating a hearing aid profile in response to receiving the data to produce a modified hearing aid profile. The method further includes applying the modified hearing aid profile using a processor of the hearing aid to shape an audio output. | 07-21-2011 |
20110188682 | METHOD FOR DEPLOYING HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTING SOFTWARE, AND HEARING INSTRUMENT ADAPTED THEREFOR - A method for deploying hearing instrument fitting software wherein the fitting software comprises executable fitting program code ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110188683 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A HEARING DEVICE AND HEARING DEVICE WITH SELF-MONITORING FUNCTION - A method for monitoring a hearing device having an electroacoustic output transducer worn at a user's ear or in a user's ear canal, the method including: measuring the electrical impedance of the output transducer; analyzing the measured electrical impedance of the output transducer in order to determine at least one parameter from the length and diameter of tubing that extends into the user's ear canal and is connected to the transducer, and adjusting operation parameters of the hearing device based upon the results of the determination so as to optimize acoustical performance of the hearing device. A hearing device in which the method is implemente | 08-04-2011 |
20110194713 | HEARING AID HAVING MULTIPLE SOUND INPUTS AND METHODS THEREFOR - A multi-mode hearing aid includes a processor that is configured to selectively apply different hearing aid profiles to different input signals, such as a first sound signal received from a microphone and a second sound signal received from a transceiver, to produce first and second shaped output signals. The processor is configured to produce an output signal including at least one of the first shaped output signal and the second shaped output signal. | 08-11-2011 |
20110200213 | HEARING AID WITH AN ACCELEROMETER-BASED USER INPUT - A hearing aid includes a memory configured to store current configuration data and an accelerometer to convert mechanical motion into a signal representing mechanical motion. The hearing aid further includes a logic circuit coupled to the accelerometer to receive the signal and to selectively update the configuration data based on the signal. | 08-18-2011 |
20110200214 | HEARING AID AND COMPUTING DEVICE FOR PROVIDING AUDIO LABELS - A hearing aid includes a microphone to convert audible sounds into sound-related electrical signals and a memory configured to store a plurality of hearing aid profiles. Each hearing aid profile has an associated audio label. The hearing aid further includes a processor coupled to the microphone and to the memory and configured to select one of the plurality of hearing aid profiles. The processor applies the one of the plurality of hearing aid profiles to the sound-related electrical signals to produce a shaped output signal to compensate for a hearing impairment of a user. The processor is configured to insert the associated audio label into the shaped output signal. The hearing aid also includes a speaker coupled to the processor and configured to convert the shaped output signal into an audible sound. | 08-18-2011 |
20110200215 | HEARING AID, COMPUTING DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR SELECTING A HEARING AID PROFILE - A hearing aid includes a microphone to convert sounds into electrical signals, a transceiver configured to communicate with a computing device through a wireless communication channel, and a processor coupled to the microphone and the transceiver. The hearing aid further includes a memory accessible to the processor and configured to store a table including plurality of hearing aid profile identifiers (IDs). Each of the plurality of hearing aid profile IDs corresponds to a respective one of a plurality of hearing aid profiles. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor cause the processor to identify a hearing aid profile ID from the table based on a sound sample, retrieve a hearing aid profile from the computing device using the hearing aid profile ID, and apply the hearing aid profile to modulate an audio output signal. | 08-18-2011 |
20110200216 | FITTING SYSTEM OF DIGITAL HEARING AID TO BE CAPABLE OF CHANGING FREQUENCY BAND AND CHANNEL - Disclosed is a digital hearing aid fitting system capable of changing a frequency band and channel. The digital hearing aid fitting system capable of changing the frequency band and channel may include a digital signal processing (DSP) chip to adjust a fitting parameter including at least one parameter from among a number of bands of a frequency, a bandwidth, and a number of channels of the frequency, and a controlling unit to control the DSP chip based on a hearing test result to adjust the fitting parameter to a person with hearing loss. | 08-18-2011 |
20110206225 | Hearing aid and handling tool - A hearing aid and handling tool is provided, where the hearing aid has all parts thereof inside the ear canal and comprise a casing part with a retention element extending radially between the casing part and the circumference of an ear canal of a user. A sound exit is provided at a first side of the retention element and mechanical connection parts are provided at an opposed side of the retention element. According to the invention complementary mechanical connection parts are provided at the handling tool. | 08-25-2011 |
20110235834 | HEARING AID DEVICE WITH A VOLUME CONTROL - A hearing aid is described. The hearing aid includes a control surface and a control element. The hearing aid further includes a plurality of components in addition to the control surface and the control element. A portion of the control surface is configured to engage a portion of the control element. The control surface at least partially circumscribes at least one of the plurality of components. | 09-29-2011 |
20110235835 | METHOD FOR FINE TUNING A HEARING AID - A method for fitting a hearing aid ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110243355 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A HEARING DEVICE - A method for adjusting a hearing device ( | 10-06-2011 |
20110249836 | CONTROL OF LOW POWER OR STANDBY MODES OF A HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved control of hearing aids and hearing aid applications. In one embodiment, a hearing assistance device includes a microphone, a receiver for playing sound to a wearer, a processor connected to the microphone and the receiver, and a radio connected to the processor. The processor is adapted to enter a low power or standby mode upon receipt of a predetermined command from one or more of the microphone or the radio. The processor is further adapted to exit a low power or standby mode upon receipt of a predetermined command from one or more of the microphone or the radio. Other embodiments are possible without departing from the scope of the present subject matter. | 10-13-2011 |
20110249837 | HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE WITH PROGRAMMABLE DIRECT AUDIO INPUT PORT - Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to detect signals connected to a direct audio input port of a hearing assistance device. According to one embodiment, a hearing assistance device includes a processor and a direct audio input (DAI) port including a signal line connected to the processor. The DAI port is configured to connect to an external device, and the processor is programmed to detect audio signals of interest on the signal line and to process the audio signals of interest when detected as programmed. Other embodiments are possible without departing from the scope of the present subject matter. | 10-13-2011 |
20110249838 | Hearing Aid and Circuit for Detecting a Connector - A circuit for a hearing aid includes an interface including a contact element for receiving a connector. The interface is configured to provide produce an electrical signal when the connector contacts the contact element. The circuit further includes a logic circuit coupled to the interface for receiving the electrical signal and configured to detect the connector in response to receiving the electrical signal. | 10-13-2011 |
20110249839 | System and Method of Progressive Hearing Device Adjustment - A hearing aid includes a microphone to convert sound into an electrical signal and a processor coupled to the microphone. The processor is configured to apply a selected one of a sequence of incremental hearing corrections to the electrical signal to produce a modulated output signal to at least partially compensate for a hearing impairment of a user. The hearing aid further includes a speaker coupled to the processor and configured to convert the modulated output signal into an audible sound, | 10-13-2011 |
20110249840 | HEARING AID - A hearing aid includes: a sound collection unit configured to collect a surrounding sound; a sound output unit configured to output a sound; and a main body having a shape that can be attached to an ear. The main body includes: a hearing aid processing unit configured to perform hearing aid processing for the surrounding sound collected by the sound collection unit; an attaching determination unit configured to determine whether the main body is attached to the ear based on the surrounding sound; a specific sound generation unit configured to generate a predetermined signal; and a selection unit configured to select one of the sound subjected to the hearing aid processing by the hearing aid processing unit and the sound generated by the specific sound generation unit based on a determination result of the attaching determination unit and to output the selected sound to the sound output unit. | 10-13-2011 |
20110280422 | Devices and Methods for Collecting Acoustic Data - A device includes a network interface to communicate with a communication network and a microphone to convert sounds into an electrical signal. The device further includes a processor coupled to the microphone and the network interface. The processor is configured to process the electrical signal to generate acoustic data based on the electrical signal and to provide the acoustic data to the network interface for transmission to a data storage device. | 11-17-2011 |
20110293123 | Data Storage System, Hearing Aid, and Method of Selectively Applying Sound Filters - A data storage system includes a network interface configurable to couple to a network for receiving data related to an acoustic environment from a device and a memory for storing a plurality of environmental filters. The data storage system further includes a processor coupled to the memory and the network interface, the processor configurable to analyze the data and selectively provide one or more of the plurality of environmental filters to the device based on the analysis of the data. | 12-01-2011 |
20120002829 | HEARING AID AND HEARING AID SYSTEM - A hearing aid includes: a first microphone configured to generate a first input signal from an input sound; a second microphone configured to generate a second input signal from the input sound; a signal processing unit configured to generate an output signal from the first input signal and the second input signal; and a receiver configured to play an output sound from the output signal. The signal processing unit determines time responses of the first input signal and the second input signal based on a contact sound generated when the hearing aid is contacted in a predetermined time period, and distinguishes a plurality of settings of the hearing aid and changes the setting based on the time responses. | 01-05-2012 |
20120020506 | HEARING AID - In a hearing aid ( | 01-26-2012 |
20120070023 | HEARING AID FITTING DEVICE - This hearing aid fitting device ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120082329 | HEARING AID WITH AUTOMATIC MODE CHANGE CAPABILITIES - A hearing aid includes a casing configured to fit behind an ear of a user's head and against a side of the user's head. The hearing aid further includes a first proximity sensor associated with the casing and configured to generate a first signal that is proportional to a proximity of the casing to the ear and includes a processor coupled to the first proximity sensor and configured to select an operating mode from a plurality of operating modes in response to the first signal. | 04-05-2012 |
20120087524 | SYSTEM FOR USING MULTIPLE HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE PROGRAMMERS - This disclosure relates to fitting and adjusting hearing assistance devices, including but not limited to hearing aids, using multiple programmers. A method is provided for using multiple programmers for hearing assistance devices. The method includes automatically detecting the programmers using fitting software on a personal computer. The method also includes communicating with each of the programmers simultaneously using the software to automatically detect hearing assistance devices compatible with the software. In certain variations if hearing assistance devices are detected on more than one programmer, a user is prompted to select a programmer. In certain variations, if hearing assistance devices are detected on one programmer, a fitting session is initiated for the detected hearing assistance devices. | 04-12-2012 |
20120114156 | HEARING AID AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING AID WITH A HUMIDITY SENSOR - A hearing aid has a hearing aid housing and an associated method for operating the hearing aid. The hearing aid contains a first humidity sensor which determines a first ambient humidity and a modification unit, which modifies an operating state and/or an operating parameter of the hearing aid in dependence on the first ambient humidity detected. The hearing aid takes account of the effect of the humidity of the environment on the hearing aid properties and takes measures to compensate for the humidity. | 05-10-2012 |
20120134521 | HEARING AID FITTING PROCEDURE AND PROCESSING BASED ON SUBJECTIVE SPACE REPRESENTATION - A system for hearing assistance devices to assist hearing aid fitting applied to individual differences in hearing impairment. The system is also usable for assisting fitting and use of hearing assistance devices for listeners of music. The method uses a subjective space approach to reduce the dimensionality of the fitting problem and a non-linear regression technology to interpolate among hearing aid parameter settings. This listener-driven method provides not only a technique for preferred aid fitting, but also information on individual differences and the effects of gain compensation on different musical styles. | 05-31-2012 |
20120140962 | DEACTIVATABLE HEARING DEVICE, CORRESPONDING HEARING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING SYSTEM - The hearing system ( | 06-07-2012 |
20120148076 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND HAC MODULE THEREOF - An exemplary hearing aid compatibility (HAC) module includes an insulative substrate and a ground member. The substrate includes a first mounting surface, and a second mounting surface at opposite sides thereof, and a third mounting surface between the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface. The ground member includes two ground portions respectively attached to the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface, and a connecting portion attached to the third mounting surface. The connecting portion comprises two or more parts. One of the parts connects one of the ground portions, and another of the parts connects the other ground portion. | 06-14-2012 |
20120177233 | HEARING AID ADAPTED FOR DETECTING BRAIN WAVES AND A METHOD FOR ADAPTING SUCH A HEARING AID - A hearing aid comprises an amplifier ( | 07-12-2012 |
20120177234 | HEARING AID WITH AUDIO CODEC AND METHOD - A hearing aid comprising a time domain codec. The codec comprises a decoder adapted to generate a decoded output signal based on an input quantization index and an encoder for generating an output quantization index based on an input signal, said encoder comprising said decoder and a predictor receiving an excitation signal derived from said decoder output signal and outputting a prediction signal. The output quantization index is determined by repeated decoding of the quantization indices in order to minimize the error between the input signal and the prediction signal, and the predictor uses a recursive autocorrelation estimate for the error minimization. The invention further provides a method of encoding an audio signal. | 07-12-2012 |
20120183163 | Portable Electronic Device and Computer-Readable Medium for Remote Hearing Aid Profile Storage - A portable electronic device includes a transceiver configurable to communicate with a hearing aid through a radio frequency (RF) communication channel and a memory configured to store a plurality of hearing aid profiles executable by a digital signal processor of the hearing aid to shape audio signals to compensate for a user's hearing deficiency. The portable electronic device further includes a circuit configured to receive a selection corresponding to a selected one of the plurality of hearing aid profiles and to provide the selected one to the hearing aid in response to receiving the selection. | 07-19-2012 |
20120183164 | SOCIAL NETWORK FOR SHARING A HEARING AID SETTING - Broadly speaking, the embodiments disclosed herein describe a social network tailored to meet the needs of individuals having impaired hearing. More specifically the social network provides a mechanism by which members of the social network can communicate with each other information related to improvement the overall quality of life of the members. In a particular embodiment, audio processing characteristics of hearing aids worn by and used by members of the social network can be modified based upon at least some of the information passed between members of the social network. | 07-19-2012 |
20120183165 | REMOTELY UPDATING A HEARING AID PROFILE - Broadly speaking, the embodiments disclosed herein describe replacing a current hearing aid profile stored in a hearing aid. In one embodiment, the hearing aid profile is updated by sending a hearing aid profile update request to a hearing aid profile service, receiving the updated hearing aid profile from the hearing aid profile service, and replacing the current hearing aid profile in the hearing aid with the updated hearing aid profile | 07-19-2012 |
20120183166 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FITTING HEARING DEVICES - A method for adjusting a second hearing device in dependence of a first hearing device is proposed. Therein, the first hearing device has been, by means of a first fitting system, individually adjusted to needs and preferences of a specific hearing device user. The method comprises the steps of
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20120201407 | HEARING SYSTEM WITH ANALOGUE CONTROL ELEMENT - A hearing system is described comprising a hearing device with a signal processing unit and at least one analogue control element ( | 08-09-2012 |
20120237064 | Apparatus and Method For The Adjustment of A Hearing Instrument - The patient is presented with an audio sound. The patient is also presented with a visual representation of the sound at a visual display. A response to the audio sound and the visual representation is received from the patient via a first interface and the response indicates a perception of sound from the patient. Based upon the response from the patient, a first adjustment to the base setting parameters of the hearing instrument is performed that is effective to adjust the sound. The audio sound is re-presented to the patient with the adjusted sound. Subsequently, fine-tuning commands are received from the patient via a second interface that fine-tuning commands are effective to make a fine-tuning adjustment to the hearing instrument. | 09-20-2012 |
20120263328 | COMPACT PROGRAMMING BLOCK CONNECTOR FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - The present subject matter relates to a method and apparatus for a compact programming block for a hearing assistance device, such as a hearing aid. In one embodiment, the compact programming block is formed in a programming block module with another component and the programming block module includes a flexible circuit design. The design incorporates a first flexible circuit disposed in a programming module that receives a second flexible circuit connection. The programming block module includes a plurality of contact springs and is shaped to provide a small profile that is integrated with a microphone housing. The integrated microphone and programming block module can be used in a hearing assistance device. In various embodiments, the programming block is integrated with a pushbutton, and the integrated pushbutton and programming block can be used in a hearing assistance device. | 10-18-2012 |
20120269369 | PROGRAMMABLE INTERFACE FOR FITTING HEARING DEVICES - A graphical interface is provided to select parameters for fitting a hearing device. The graphical interface provides a mechanism to visually represent and control values of these parameters. | 10-25-2012 |
20120288127 | REMOTE CONTROL OF HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus of communicating instructions to a hearing assistance device, such as a hearing aid. In various embodiments instructions are formed using tones sent to the hearing assistance device. The instructions can be used to control the operation of the hearing assistance device. The signals may include dual tone multifunction signals or other nonstandard signals. Various detection processes are provided which include but are not limited to using a modified complex Goertzel algorithm to detect tones. The remote device can be a standard device or can be modified to provide the proper signals. The following techniques can be applied to hearing assistance devices including, but not limited to completely-in-the-canal devices, in-the-canal devices, behind-the-ear devices, receiver-in-canal devices, and implanted devices, such as cochlear implants. | 11-15-2012 |
20130004000 | Systems, Methods, and Article of Manufacture for Configuring a Hearing Prosthesis - The present application discloses systems and methods for determining one or more configuration settings for a first hearing prosthesis based on configuration data associated with a second hearing prosthesis. In some embodiments, determining the one or more configuration settings for the first hearing prosthesis may include determining an acoustic operating range associated with the first hearing prosthesis based on whether a configured gain at one or more frequencies for the second hearing prosthesis meets or exceeds a target gain at the one or more frequencies. Some embodiments may also include storing the determined configuration settings in a tangible computer readable memory associated with the first hearing prosthesis. | 01-03-2013 |
20130004001 | HEARING AID WITH MECHANICAL SOUND GENERATING MEANS FOR FUNCTION SELECTION - A hearing aid ( | 01-03-2013 |
20130028452 | HEARING AID ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - This hearing aid adjustment device is connected to a hearing aid and is used to adjust the hearing aid by using reference sounds, and comprises a memory section, an output section, an input section, a controller, and a display section. The memory section stores reference sounds to which segment information has been assigned, as well as the desired volume range for the hearing aid user. The output section outputs a reference sound from the memory section to the hearing aid. The input section inputs hearing aid processed sounds with respect to reference sounds that have undergone hearing aid processing in the hearing aid. The controller calculates the volume of segment units included in a hearing aid processed sound on the basis of segment information stored in the memory section. The display section displays in segment units whether or not the volume calculated by the controller falls within the desired volume range for the hearing aid user as stored in the memory section. | 01-31-2013 |
20130039517 | HEARING AID AND A METHOD FOR ALLEVIATING TINNITUS - A hearing aid ( | 02-14-2013 |
20130058512 | HEARING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS HAVING SINGLE MULTIPURPOSE CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A hearing assistance device has one multipurpose control device that operates in a algorithm selection mode and a daily use mode. In the algorithm selection mode, the multipurpose control device is used to switch between amplification algorithms and select one of the algorithms to be implemented in an audio processing program. In the daily use mode, the multipurpose control device is used to adjust the volume of sound generated by an audio output section. A battery compartment door of the device has an open position in which the device is powered off, and a closed position in which the device is powered on. The multipurpose control device and the battery compartment door are the only user-operable controls on the hearing assistance device for controlling the device and powering the device on or off. No other controls are needed for adjusting volume, selecting algorithms, and switching between and selecting programs. | 03-07-2013 |
20130083949 | System and method for identification of a peripheral device - A system and method for identification of a peripheral device is provided. A system and method for automatic parameter adjustment of a destination device based on the identification of a peripheral device is provided. | 04-04-2013 |
20130108090 | HEARING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME | 05-02-2013 |
20130114836 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING DEVICE AS WELL AS A HEARING DEVICE - Acclimatization of a hearing device user to a hearing device is made more acceptable by automatic acclimatization management. The intensity of the hearing device is increased in the long term, e.g. during several months. The speed of the intensity increase depends on user inputs. A user controls an audio processing parameter (APP), such as volume, with a user control. Each time the user switches the hearing device off and on again, the power-on value (POV) of the audio processing parameter (APP) is changed. The amount of the change depends on which settings for the audio processing parameter (APP) have been selected by the hearing device user and how long the settings have been active. An initial power-on value (iPOV) and a target power-on value (tPOV), which is to be reached at the end (H) of the acclimatization phase, may be programmed by an audiologist. | 05-09-2013 |
20130129125 | SMOOTHING POWER CONSUMPTION OF AN ACTIVE MEDICAL DEVICE - An active medical device, including an input receiver configured to receive a frequency-varying input signal, and a functional component that reacts to the input signal and consumes power at a rate dependant on the frequency of portions of the input signal to which the functional component reacts, wherein the active medical device is configured to adjust one or more portions of the input signal corresponding to portions of the input signal where the functional component consumes power at a rate that is greater than that of other portions of the input signal. | 05-23-2013 |
20130142366 | PERSONALIZED HEARING PROFILE GENERATION WITH REAL-TIME FEEDBACK - A personalized hearing profile is generated for an ear-level device comprising a memory, microphone, speaker and processor. Communication is established between the ear-level device and a companion device, having a user interface. A frame of reference in the user interface is provided, where positions in the frame of reference are associated with sound profile data. A position on the frame of reference is determined in response to user interaction with the user interface, and certain sound profile data associated with the position. Certain data is transmitted to the ear level device. Sound can be generated through the speaker based upon the audio stream data to provide real-time feedback to the user. The determining and transmitting steps are repeated until detection of an end event. | 06-06-2013 |
20130163797 | Systems and Methods for Diagnosis and Treating Tinnitus - Systems and methods for diagnosis or treating tinnitus are disclosed. In some embodiments, a method for treating tinnitus includes receiving, by a programmed computer system, input data representative of one or more of the following characteristics of an user tinnitus: central frequency, bandwidth, volume, hearing threshold, and tone to noise ratio of a user tinnitus; processing, in real-time, by the programmed computer system, user tinnitus data to generate a user tinnitus profile based on the received one or more categories of user tinnitus data; and generating, in real-time, by the programmed computer system, a notched audio output according to the user tinnitus profile. | 06-27-2013 |
20130195298 | HEARING AID WITH INTEGRATED FLEXIBLE DISPLAY AND TOUCH SENSOR - A user interface incorporated onto a hearing aid includes flexible hybrid component integrating a touch sensor into a bendable display. The touch sensor, such as a capacitive sensor, includes one or more sensor elements allowing a user to control operation of the hearing aid by touching. The bendable display presents information related to the operation of the hearing aid to the user. | 08-01-2013 |
20130208930 | HEARING AID SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FITTING A HEARING AID SYSTEM - A hearing aid system ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130216077 | HEARING AID WITH COVER AND PROGRAMMING SOCKET - A hearing aid with a housing holding a microphone, a battery, a programmable signal processing device capable of delivering an output signal is provided whereby the output signal drives an output transducer of the hearing aid to serve a stimulus on the hearing aid user perceivable as sound. The hearing aid housing further holds a socket adapted for receiving a programming connection in order to connect the programmable signal processing device to an external programming device, and a switch adapted to be operated by the hearing aid user, and a cover arranged above the socket and switch and pivotally linked to the hearing aid. Preferably an intermediate link is provided and adapted to interlink the hearing aid with the cover. | 08-22-2013 |
20130223661 | CUSTOMIZED HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE SYSTEM - A customized hearing assistance device system, or CHADS, including hearing profiles generated by a digital signal processor (DSP) device is also set forth. A microprocessor, configured to store the hearing profiles, each of the profiles including a plurality of audio parameters, is provided. The microprocessor can be operatively connected to an audio input and an audio output of the system. A modification interface is provided. The modification interface is operatively connected to the microprocessor. The modification interface is configured to selectively adjust any parameter of one of the hearing profiles, whereby a user of the CHADS can actuate the microprocessor to select one of the hearing profiles stored in the microprocessor. The user can employ the modification interface to adjust one or more parameters of the selected hearing profile in response to a change in the ambient sound environment. | 08-29-2013 |
20130223662 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A HEARING DEVICE AND A HEARING DEVICE THAT IS OPERABLE ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD - The present invention is related to the adjusting of a hearing device ( | 08-29-2013 |
20130243227 | PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH HEARING SUPPORT AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE SAME - A personal communication device provides hearing support, and includes an input receiving an audio signal, a programmable processor, and an output outputting the processed signal. The programmable processor performs a filtering operation on a digital version of the audio signal in a first signal path based on parameter settings and provides control logic that determines the parameter settings based on information on user preferences, on audiological information and on information on the listening situation to provide hearing loss compensation. The programmable processor has a second signal path in parallel with the first signal path that receives the digital version of the audio signal and parameter settings and determining the filter coefficients of the filtering operation based on the parameter settings and the digital version of the audio signal. | 09-19-2013 |
20130251179 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A HEARING APPARATUS VIA A FORMAL LANGUAGE - A method adjusts a hearing apparatus and thus provides a simplified hearing aid. In the method, a model is created which describes individual hardware components of the hearing apparatus. In addition a formal language is created on the basis of the model. The formal language is used to develop a program. The program is translated into machine executable code. The code is then transferred to the hearing apparatus, the execution of which causes the hearing apparatus to be adjusted automatically in accordance with the program. As an alternative to the transfer to the hearing system, the code is executed by a hearing aid adjustment program and a target parameter set for the hearing apparatus which the adjustment program then transfers into the hearing apparatus is thus calculated. | 09-26-2013 |
20130266164 | SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEM FOR FITTING HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved fitting and programming of hearing assistance devices. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a system for fitting a hearing assistance device. In one embodiment, the system includes a programmer and a hearing assistance device configured to receive a transmission including commands and information from the programmer. The programmer is configured to receive voice commands for fitting the hearing assistance device and to initiate transmissions to the hearing assistance device using speech recognition, in various embodiments. The transmissions are used to provide control of the function or settings of the hearing assistance device. In one embodiment the programmer includes a personal computer. The programmer includes a cellular telephone, in one embodiment. Other embodiments are possible without departing from the scope of the present subject matter. | 10-10-2013 |
20130266165 | PROCESSOR-READABLE MEDIUM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR UPDATING A HEARING AID - A system for updating a hearing aid by providing an update to a hearing aid to configure the hearing aid for an acoustic environment with a sound profile different than a physical environment a user is currently located in with an acoustic sample representative of the acoustic environment. | 10-10-2013 |
20130272554 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SHARING NETWORK RESOURCES BETWEEN HEARING DEVICES - A system for enabling a hearing device wireless access to a communication network includes a first transceiver unit in the hearing device communicating according to a first communication protocol. The system also includes a server device including an input/output unit connected to the communication network and configured to communicate according to a second communication protocol. A second transceiver unit is connected wirelessly to the first transceiver unit and configured to communicate according to the first communication protocol. A translator unit interconnects the second transceiver unit and the input/output unit and is configured to translate between the first and second communication protocol. The hearing device is configured to upload and download data to and from the communication network through the server device, and the server device is incorporated in a mobile or cellular telephone. | 10-17-2013 |
20130308802 | HEARING AID SYSTEMS - Systems, structures, and methods are provided to fit, program, or upgrade a hearing aid system to a patient. One embodiment includes the use of a mobile device to interact with the hearing aid system through a short-range network. The mobile device is also adapted to communicate with a server through a long-range wireless network. The server may reside on the Internet. | 11-21-2013 |
20130308803 | MODULAR AUDITORY PROSTHESIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An exemplary auditory prosthesis system includes a sound processor module configured to process an audio signal and operate in accordance with a plurality of control parameters and an accessory header module configured to be selectively coupled to the sound processor module and facilitate external adjustment of one or more control parameters included in the plurality of control parameters while coupled to the sound processor module. Corresponding systems and methods are also described. | 11-21-2013 |
20130315423 | SWITCHING STRUCTURES FOR HEARING AID - A hearing aid is provided with a switch that automatically, non-manually switches at least one of inputs, filters, or programmable parameters in the presence of a magnetic field. | 11-28-2013 |
20130315424 | HEARING AID SYSTEMS - Systems, structures, and methods are provided to fit, program, or upgrade a hearing aid system to a patient. One embodiment includes the use of a mobile device to interact with the hearing aid system through a short-range network. The mobile device is also adapted to communicate with a server through a long-range wireless network. The server may reside on the Internet. | 11-28-2013 |
20130322668 | ADAPTIVE HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE USING PLURAL ENVIRONMENT DETECTION AND CLASSIFICAITON - Disclosed herein, among other things, are systems and methods for adaptive hearing assistance devices using plural environment detection and classification. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a method of operating a hearing assistance device for a wearer. Acoustic inputs are received and a plurality of acoustic environments are determined by performing signal processing in parallel based on the received acoustic inputs. According to various embodiments, an audiological parameter of the hearing assistance device is adjusted based the determined plurality of acoustic environments. | 12-05-2013 |
20130322669 | METHOD FOR REMOTE FITTING OF A HEARING DEVICE - The present invention proposes two alternative methods for remote fitting of one or two hearing devices ( | 12-05-2013 |
20130329924 | REMOTELY CONTROLLING A HEARING DEVICE - Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media are provided for remotely controlling a hearing device. A hearing device configured to communicate with a control device transmits status data, including settings, to the control device. The control device displays the status data in an interface configured to receive input specifying new settings, upon which a command is sent to the hearing device to change the current setting. The control device can automatically change the settings based on a determined current environment to be a stored program optimized to the current environment. The current environment can be determined based on the location of the hearing device or another device connected to the control device. Quick mode allows settings to be viewed and changed quickly by displaying multiple related settings as one and overriding interface buttons. Remote listen mode receives audio data from a microphone and transmit it to the hearing device. | 12-12-2013 |
20130336508 | USER ADJUSTMENTS TO A TINNITUS THERAPY GENERATOR WITHIN A HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for user adjustments to a tinnitus therapy generator within a hearing assistance device. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method of providing therapy for tinnitus to a patient. A user interface is provided for patient input to adjust settings of a tinnitus therapy generator. Sound is transmitted from the tinnitus therapy generator to the patient via a hearing assistance device receiver to provide therapy for tinnitus. In various embodiments, settings adjustable by the patient include output levels and frequency response. Other aspects are provided without departing from the scope of the present subject matter. | 12-19-2013 |
20130343583 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEARING AID APPRAISAL AND SELECTION - The selection of hearing aids can be based on many factors which are beyond a simple compensation for the hearing impairment of the user. The process of selecting hearing aids can be time consuming and resource intensive. By rapidly and effectively providing the necessary context to hearing-impaired individuals to evaluate the benefit provided by various hearing aids, without the traditional time consuming fitting trial, the purchase of a device can be expedited and provide the necessary correction to negate the effects of auditory deprivation. A system an method for enabling improved hearing aid appraisal and selection processes is provided. | 12-26-2013 |
20140003637 | INFRARED SENSORS FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES | 01-02-2014 |
20140003638 | HYBRID HEARING INSTRUMENT CONNECTOR | 01-02-2014 |
20140023214 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN INPUT DEVICE FOR HEARING AID MODIFICATION - Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for an input device for hearing aid fitting or modification. According to various embodiments, a Microsoft Kinect® or other gesture sensing input device senses a plurality of gestured inputs or speech made remotely from the computer for fitting or modifying a hearing aid. The Microsoft Kinect® or other gesture sensing input device communicates with the fitting system to simplify the fitting process, removing the restriction of mouse and keyboard, and allowing patient participation in the fitting or modification process for a hearing assistance device. | 01-23-2014 |
20140023215 | PREDICTIVE POWER ADJUSTMENT IN AN AUDITORY PROSTHESIS - In an auditory prosthesis having an external unit and an internal unit for implantation in a recipient, a method of operation includes: characterizing an acoustic signal received by the auditory prosthesis; adjusting at least one parameter of the auditory prosthesis based on the characterized acoustic signal; and processing the acoustic signal to provide an encoded signal for transmission to the internal unit; wherein an amount of energy transmitted in the encoded signal depends on the at least one parameter. | 01-23-2014 |
20140029776 | USER INTERFACE CONTROL OF MULTIPLE PARAMETERS FOR A HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE - Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for a user interface control to allow control of multiple parameters from a single control for a hearing assistance device. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to hearing assistance device for a wearer, including a housing, hearing assistance electronics housed in the housing, and a tinnitus therapy generator housed in the housing. A user interface control is connected to the electronics and the generator, and the control is configured to sense input from the wearer and provide for selection and adjustment of operational parameters for the electronics and the generator based on the sensed input. Other aspects are provided without departing from the scope of the present subject matter. | 01-30-2014 |
20140086439 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING TIME-BASED FITTING BY A SOUND PROCESSOR - An exemplary sound processor ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140146985 | TWO-PIECE SOUND PROCESSOR SYSTEM FOR USE IN AN AUDITORY PROSTHESIS SYSTEM - An exemplary system includes 1) a headpiece module configured to be affixed to a head of a patient and comprising a primary sound processor configured to generate stimulation parameters used to direct an auditory prosthesis implanted within the patient to apply electrical stimulation representative of one or more audio signals to the patient and 2) a sound processor module separate from the headpiece module and configured to be selectively and communicatively coupled to the headpiece module. The sound processor module includes a secondary sound processor configured to detect a communicative coupling of the sound processor module to the headpiece module and contribute to the generation of one or more of the stimulation parameters while the sound processor module is communicatively coupled to the headpiece module. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 05-29-2014 |
20140146986 | LEARNING CONTROL OF HEARING AID PARAMETER SETTINGS - In a hearing aid with a signal processor for signal processing in accordance with selected values of a set of parameters Θ, a method of automatic adjustment of a set z of the signal processing parameters Θ, using a set of learning parameters θ of the signal processing parameters Θ is provided, wherein the method includes extracting signal features u of a signal in the hearing aid, recording a measure r of an adjustment e made by the user of the hearing aid, modifying z by the equation z=u θ+r, and absorbing the user adjustment e in θ by the equation θ | 05-29-2014 |
20140146987 | LISTENING DEVICE COMPRISING AN INTERFACE TO SIGNAL COMMUNICATION QUALITY AND/OR WEARER LOAD TO WEARER AND/OR SURROUNDINGS - A listening device processes an electric input sound signal and provides an output stimulus perceivable to a wearer of the listening device as sound, the listening device comprising a signal processing unit for processing an information signal originating from the electric input sound signal and to provide a processed output signal forming the basis for generating said output stimulus. A perception unit establishes a perception measure indicative of the wearer's present ability to perceive said information signal. A signal interface communicates the perception measure to another person or device. | 05-29-2014 |
20140169596 | CONFIGURABLE HEARING INSTRUMENT - A system for operating a hearing instrument is disclosed. The system comprises one or more electrodes for measuring the brain wave signals of a user wearing a hearing instrument. The electrodes are placed on the scalp of the user. Based on the measured brain wave signals, a detecting unit is configured to detect a relaxation state of the hearing instrument. A controller sets the hearing instrument to a relaxation mode setting in response to the detection of the relaxation state of the user. | 06-19-2014 |
20140169597 | HEARING INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF IDENTIFYING AN OUTPUT TRANSDUCER OF A HEARING INSTRUMENT - A method for identifying an output transducer of a hearing instrument is disclosed. The method includes applying a pseudo-random signal to the output transducer, receiving a response signal indicative of the impedance of the output transducer, computing a cross-correlation of the response signal and the pseudo-random signal, computing a Fourier transform of the computed cross-correlation, comparing the computed Fourier transform with one or more reference models, and identifying the output transducer based on the comparison. | 06-19-2014 |
20140193008 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FITTING OF A HEARING DEVICE - The invention relates to system and method for configuring a hearing device ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140205118 | METHOD OF DETERMINING OPERATION MODE OF HEARING DEVICE AND HEARING DEVICE - A method of determining an operation mode of a hearing device and the hearing device may include detecting an input signal of the hearing device, determining the operation mode of the hearing device by determining whether the input signal is a designated signal related to a programming mode of the hearing device, and controlling the hearing device according to the operation mode. | 07-24-2014 |
20140211972 | METHOD OF FITTING HEARING AID CONNECTED TO MOBILE TERMINAL AND MOBILE TERMINAL PERFORMING THE METHOD - A method of fitting a hearing aid connected to a mobile terminal is provided. The method may include acquiring location information of a location of the mobile terminal, transmitting the location information to a server, receiving, from the server, information about at least one recommended fitting parameter model adapted to hearing conditions of the location and hearing characteristics of a user of the hearing aid, and displaying the information about the at least one recommended fitting parameter model. The method may also include receiving a fitting parameter model selected by the user from among the at least one recommended fitting parameter model, and controlling the hearing aid to function according to the received fitting parameter model. | 07-31-2014 |
20140254841 | HEARING AIDS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUDIO FITTING THEREOF - A field ready, unsupervised-use ready, method and apparatus for audio fitting a hearing aid is described in a hand held configuration having paired comparisons (hearing selections) stored in and derivable from a memory therein. The paired comparisons are presented one at a time to a user and a preferred selection for each paired comparison is made by a select indicator after the user toggles back and forth between the selections for as many times necessary in determining their preferences. A genetic algorithm converges all the preferences upon a single solution. Crossover and mutation genetic algorithm operators operate on a linear range of indexes representative of parametric values of the pairs. A fully integrated hearing aid having all the above described features incorporated therein is also presented. | 09-11-2014 |
20140270288 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO DISPLAY INTERFERENCE FOR A WIRELESS HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE PROGRAMMER - Disclosed herein, among other things, are systems and methods for displaying wireless interference for a wireless hearing assistance device programmer. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a method including measuring levels of wireless interference over wireless communication channels using fitting software configured for a wireless hearing assistance device programmer. The levels of measured wireless interference over time are displayed on a graphical display in communication with the wireless programmer. In various embodiments, displaying the measured wireless interference levels includes using a moving line graph with multiple lines, with each of the multiple lines representing one of the wireless communication channels. | 09-18-2014 |
20140294212 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SETTING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AND CLASSIFIER - A classification and, in particular, a time stability thereof are intended to be improved. To this end, a method automatically sets a piece of equipment, in which a classifying is performed with an aid of movable clusters and fixed clusters. This allows the classification to be trained, but also allows a certain basic property of the system to be ensured. This is advantageous in particular for hearing aids and transformers in smart grids. | 10-02-2014 |
20140307900 | APPARATUS FOR INPUTTING AUDIOGRAM USING TOUCH INPUT - An apparatus and a method for inputting audiogram using a touch input are provided. An audiogram input apparatus includes: an input receiver configured to receive a touch input from a user; a data processor configured to generate an audiogram corresponding to the touch input; and a display unit configured to display the generated audiogram. | 10-16-2014 |
20140314261 | METHOD FOR AUGMENTING HEARING - One variation of a method for augmenting sound includes: at a mobile computing device and a connected audio output device, outputting a tone in a hearing test; based on a response to the tone entered by a user, generating a hearing profile for the user and corresponding to the mobile computing device and the audio output device; receiving an audio signal; qualifying the audio signal as a particular audio type from a set of audio types; selecting, from a set of sound profiles, a particular sound profile corresponding to the particular audio type; at the mobile computing device, transforming the audio signal into a processed audio signal according to the particular sound profile and the hearing profile of the user; and outputting the processed audio signal at the connected audio output device. | 10-23-2014 |
20140355798 | Hearing Assistance Device Control - A hearing assistance device may be a hearing aid worn on a person or a mobile device. The hearing assistance device may perform a hearing assistance algorithm based on signal processing parameters. A set of audiological values for a population may be identified. The set of audiological values has a first number of dimensions. The set of audiological values is converted to a reduced data set. The reduced data has set has a second number of dimensions less than the first number of dimensions. A processor calculates a trajectory for the reduced data set. The trajectory provides signal processing parameters for the hearing assistance device. | 12-04-2014 |
20140369537 | HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE WITH BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE - The present disclosure relates to communication devices. Such devices may comprise input for receiving sound signal to be processed and presented to a user, and output for outputting the processed signal to a user perceivable as sound. Such processing may be performed by use of a processor for processing the sound signal in dependence of a setting or a set of setting to compensate a hearing loss profile. Further, the communication device may comprise a bio-signal acquisition and amplifier component in communication with a user interface for providing the bio-signals as input to the user interface, the user interface controlling the setting or set of setting for operation of the communication device. | 12-18-2014 |
20150010177 | HEARING AID AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING HEARING AID - A hearing aid and a method of controlling a hearing aid are provided. The hearing aid includes a sensor configured to obtain sensor data corresponding to a user movement, a pattern identifying unit configured to identify a pattern in the sensor data, and a control unit configured to determine whether a pattern identifier is present in the pattern of the sensor data and to control operation of the hearing aid. | 01-08-2015 |
20150010178 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A HEARING AID - A smart phone including a computer readable storage medium to store a hearing aid locator application and a processor coupled to the computer readable storage medium to execute the hearing aid locator application to track a last known location of a hearing aid. | 01-08-2015 |
20150016644 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE IN MULTIPLE-TALKER SETTINGS - Disclosed herein, among other things, are systems and methods for hearing assistance in multiple-talker settings. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a method of operating a hearing assistance device for a user in an environment. A parameter is sensed relating to facing orientation of a talker in communication within the environment. Parameters related to location and talking activity of a talker can also be used. In various embodiments, facing orientation, location, and talking activity of the talker are estimated based on the sensed parameter. A hearing assistance device parameter is adjusted based on the estimated facing orientation, location, and talking activity of the talker, according to various embodiments. | 01-15-2015 |
20150023534 | INTERACTIVE HEARING AID FITTING SYSTEM AND METHODS - Methods and systems of interactive fitting of a hearing aid by a non-expert person without resorting to a clinical setup are disclosed. The system includes an audio generator for delivering test audio signals at predetermined levels to a non-acoustic input of a programmable hearing aid in-situ. The consumer is instructed to listen to the output of the hearing device in-situ and interactively adjust fitting parameters of the programmable hearing aid according to the perceptual assessment of the hearing aid output in-situ. The output is representative of the test audio signal presented to the non-acoustic input. In one embodiment, the fitting system includes a personal computer, a handheld device communicatively coupled to the personal computer, and a fitting software application. In one embodiment, the fitting system includes an earphone for conducting a hearing evaluation. | 01-22-2015 |
20150023535 | HEARING AID FITTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING SOUND SEGMENTS REPRESENTING RELEVANT SOUNDSCAPE - Disclosed herein are systems and methods enabling hearing aid fitting by a non-expert consumer. The method in one embodiment involves delivering a sequence of test audio signals corresponding to natural sound segments to a non-acoustic input of a programmable hearing device in-situ, while allowing the consumer to adjust fitting parameters based perceptual assessment of hearing device output. The sound segments define a fitting soundscape within the normal human auditory range, with each sound segment corresponding to one or more fitting parameters of the programmable hearing device. The consumer is instructed to listen to the output of the in-situ hearing device and adjust controls related to corresponding fitting parameters. In one embodiment, the fitting system comprises a personal computer and a handheld device providing calibrated test audio signals and programming interface. The systems and methods allow home dispensing of hearing devices without requiring specialized instruments. | 01-22-2015 |
20150036851 | AUTOMATIC HEARING AID ADAPTATION OVER TIME VIA MOBILE APPLICATION - A hearing assistance system for delivering sounds to a listener provides for programming of a hearing assistance device, such as a hearing aid, using a communication link with a secondary device such as a smartphone. An example hearing assistance system may compensate for a patient's hearing deficit in a gradually progressing fashion over a configured period of absolute time, device operation time, or a combination of absolute and operation time. The hearing assistance device may be programmed by an application operating on the secondary device to successively select a parameter set that defines an operating characteristic of the signal processing circuit from a group of such parameter sets over a period of time or in response to a listener or physician input. The physician input may be received by the secondary device over a network. The defined sequence may end in a parameter set that optimally compensates the patient's hearing. | 02-05-2015 |
20150036852 | SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMIZING HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system for customizing a hearing assistance device for a wearer. According to various embodiments, data corresponding to the wearer's acoustic environment is logged using the hearing assistance device. In various embodiments, the hearing assistance device is fitted by an adaptive fitting process controlled by the wearer, the adaptive fitting process having access to the data logged by the hearing assistance device to customize settings of the hearing assistance device for the wearer. In an embodiment, data related to fitting the hearing assistance device is sent via a network connection to a location accessible by the wearer's audiologist and/or device manufacturer. The sent data is used to create an interactive database, and the database is used for fitting hearing assistance devices for one or more wearers, in various embodiments. | 02-05-2015 |
20150043761 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING USER ACTIVITIES FROM WITHIN A HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE USING A VIBRATION SENSOR - The present subject matter relates to method and apparatus for processing sound by a hearing assistance device. In one example, the present subject matter is an apparatus for processing sound for a hearing assistance device, comprising: a microphone adapted for reception of the sound and to create a sound signal relating to the sound; a transducer that produces an output voltage related to motion; a signal processor, connected to the microphone and the transducer, the signal processor adapted to process the sound signal and the output voltage, the signal processor performing a vibration detection algorithm adapted to adjust hearing assistance device settings for a detected activity; and a housing adapted to house the signal processor. | 02-12-2015 |
20150049890 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FITTING AN ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC STIMULATION SYSTEM TO A PATIENT - An exemplary system includes 1) a stimulation management facility configured to direct an electro-acoustic stimulation (“EAS”) system to concurrently apply acoustic stimulation to a patient by way of a loudspeaker and electrical stimulation to the patient by way of an electrode located within a cochlea of the patient during a fitting session, and 2) a fitting facility communicatively coupled to the stimulation management facility and configured to detect, during the fitting session, an interaction between the acoustic stimulation and the electrical stimulation, and set, during the fitting session, one or more control parameters governing an operation of the EAS system based on the detected interaction. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed. | 02-19-2015 |
20150125012 | TRANSFERRING ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE BETWEEN TWO DEVICES - The technology described in this document can be embodied in a computer-implemented method that includes receiving information indicative of an acoustic transfer function of a first acoustic device, and obtaining a set of calibration parameters that represent a calibration of a second acoustic device with respect to the first acoustic device. The method includes determining a set of operating parameters for the second acoustic device based at least in part on (i) the acoustic transfer function and (ii) the calibration parameters. The second acoustic device, when configured using the set of operating parameters, produces an acoustic performance substantially same as that of the first acoustic device. The method also includes providing the set of operating parameters to the second acoustic device. | 05-07-2015 |
20150296309 | SOUND ENVIRONMENT CLASSIFICATION BY COORDINATED SENSING USING HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES - Techniques are disclosed for classifying a sound environment for hearing assistance devices using redundant estimates of an acoustical environment from two hearing assistance devices and accessory devices. In one example, a method for operating a hearing assistance device includes sensing an environmental sound, determining a first classification of the environmental sound, receiving at least one second classification of the environmental sound, comparing the determined first classification and the at least one received second classification, and selecting an operational classification for the hearing assistance device based upon the comparison. | 10-15-2015 |
20150326983 | Scene and State Augmented Signal Shaping and Separation - Scene and/or state information may be used to facilitate processing an input to separate one or more signals within the input, to shape the signal within the input, and/or for other processing of the input or signal(s) within the input. A scene determination may be made based upon location data, time data, data describing the received input, or other basis. A state determination may be made based upon the scene determination, properties of a signal itself, or other information such as location, time, etc. By determining an appropriate scene and/or state, processing of an input and/or a signal within an input may proceed in a fashion determined to provide the most valuable information for output. Systems and methods in accordance with the invention may be implemented in a wide variety of baseband processing systems, such as hearing aids and energy consumption monitoring systems. | 11-12-2015 |
20150350795 | HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE CONTROL - A hearing assistance device may be a hearing aid worn on a person or a mobile device. The hearing assistance device may perform a hearing assistance algorithm based on signal processing parameters. A set of audiological values for a population may be identified. The set of audiological values has a first number of dimensions. The set of audiological values is converted to a reduced data set. The reduced data has set has a second number of dimensions less than the first number of dimensions. A processor calculates a trajectory for the reduced data set. The trajectory provides signal processing parameters for the hearing assistance device. | 12-03-2015 |
20150358744 | SOUND PROCESSOR APPARATUSES WITH A MULTIPURPOSE INTERFACE ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN AN AUDITORY PROSTHESIS SYSTEM - An exemplary sound processor apparatus included in an auditory prosthesis system includes 1) an interface assembly that includes a plurality of contacts and that facilitates interchangeable connectivity of a plurality of external components to the sound processor apparatus, and 2) a control module communicatively coupled to the plurality of contacts and that interacts with each of the external components by overloading each contact included in the plurality of contacts with a plurality of functions. Corresponding sound processor apparatuses, systems, and methods are also described. | 12-10-2015 |
20150373466 | SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMMING SPECIAL FUNCTION BUTTONS FOR HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE APPLICATIONS - Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved control of hearing assistance devices and hearing assistance applications. The present apparatus and method can be deployed on a hearing aid, a device in communication with the hearing aid, or on both. In one embodiment a programmable control, including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In one embodiment, a programmable control for a device including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In various embodiments, a programmable control for the hearing aid and a programmable control of the device are used to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. | 12-24-2015 |
20150382113 | A METHOD FOR OPERATING A HEARING SYSTEM AS WELL AS A HEARING DEVICE - A method for operating a hearing system includes a hearing device being worn by a hearing device user, at least one communication device being used by a person or by a group of people, and a network. The method includes the steps of establishing a connection between the hearing device and the at least one communication device via the network, identifying the person or the group of people using the at least one communication device, and adjusting settings in the hearing device for adapting its acoustical behavior taking into account acoustic properties of at least one of the person, the group of people, the user, the hearing device and the communication device. Furthermore, a hearing device ( | 12-31-2015 |
20150382119 | System and Method for Improving Data Integrity and Power Efficiency - A method performed by a device includes generating a first signal in accordance with a first set of one or more operational settings, and determining whether the signal has an acceptable data integrity. If the device determines that the signal has an acceptable data integrity, the method includes maintaining a configuration of the device with the first set of one or more operational settings. If the device determines that the signal does not have an acceptable data integrity, then the method includes automatically configuring the device with a second set of one or more operational settings. The configuration of the device ith the first set of one or more operational settings is associated with greater power efficiency than the configuration of the device with the second set of one or more operational settings. | 12-31-2015 |
20160021468 | SOUND PROCESSOR APPARATUSES THAT FACILITATE LOW POWER COMPONENT TYPE DETECTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH A PROGRAMMING SYSTEM - An exemplary sound processor apparatus included in an auditory prosthesis system includes 1) an interface assembly that includes at least a first contact, 2) a first switchable current source having an output coupled to the first contact of the interface assembly by way of a first data line, 3) a differential transmitter having an output coupled to the first contact of the interface assembly by way of the first data line, 4) a differential receiver having an input coupled to the first contact of the interface assembly by way of the first data line, and 5) a control module communicatively coupled to the first switchable current source, the differential transmitter, and the differential receiver and configured to selectively operate in a component type detection mode and in a programming mode. Corresponding sound processor apparatuses, systems, and methods are also described. | 01-21-2016 |
20160066100 | DEVICE FOR PROVIDING A HEARING AID USER GUIDE AND RELATED METHOD - A method and a device for providing a hearing aid user guide is disclosed. The device comprises a communication interface and a processing unit connected to the communication interface. The processing unit is configured for: obtaining at least one hearing aid setting of a hearing aid via the communication interface; configuring a user guide based on the at least one hearing aid setting; and providing the user guide. | 03-03-2016 |
20160066105 | HEARING AID DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE HEARING AID DEVICE WITH A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method operates a system of a hearing aid device and a communication device. The hearing aid device has an acousto-electrical transducer, a signal processing device and an electro-acoustic transducer. The communication device has a controller and an electro-acoustic transducer. The method includes the steps of: receiving of an incoming call by the communication device, signaling of the incoming call by the communication device by a first acoustic signal via the electro-acoustic transducer, receiving of the first acoustic signal by the acousto-electrical transducer of the hearing aid device, identifying of the first acoustic signal and carrying out of a first change of adjustment on the hearing aid device when the first acoustic signal has been identified. | 03-03-2016 |
20160073205 | AUTOMATIC RECONFIGURATION OF A HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE BASED ON BATTERY CHARACTERISTICS - Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for detecting battery chemistry or battery type and reconfiguring a hearing assistance device based on the detected battery. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method of operating a hearing assistance device having a battery. A voltage of the battery is detected at a predetermined load current and a battery chemistry or battery type is determined based on the detected voltage. An operating parameter of the hearing assistance device is adjusted based on the determined battery chemistry or battery type, in various embodiments. Examples of adjustments made based on the determined battery chemistry or battery type include gain, feedback cancellation (FBC) filter, self-diagnostic thresholds of the hearing assistance device, indicator loudness, low battery set point, or an end-of-discharge battery set point. | 03-10-2016 |
20160080876 | METHOD OF OPERATING A HEARING INSTRUMENT BASED ON AN ESTIMATION OF PRESENT COGNITIVE LOAD OF A USER AND A HEARING AID SYSTEM - A method of operating a hearing instrument for processing an input sound and to provide an output stimulus according to a user's particular needs, and related system, computer readable medium and data processing system. An object is to provide an improved customization of a hearing instrument. The method includes the steps a) providing an estimate of the present cognitive load of the user; b) providing processing of an input signal originating from the input sound according to a user's particular needs; and c) adapting the processing in dependence of the estimate the present cognitive load of the user. The estimate of the present cognitive load of a user is produced by in-situ direct measures of cognitive load (e.g. based on EEG-measurements, body temperature, etc.) or by an on-line cognitive model in the hearing aid system whose parameters have been preferably adjusted to fit to the individual user. | 03-17-2016 |
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