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26-01-2012 дата публикации

Dual earphone using both bone conduction and air conduction

Номер: US20120020501A1
Автор: Sang Chul Lee
Принадлежит: Vonia Corp

Disclosed is an earphone set using both bone conduction and air conduction. The earphone set includes: a dual earphone which allows a user to selectively hear sounds from the front or rear side of the earphone set; a case cover provided at an end of the dual earphone; a cylindrical reinforcing frame assembled on one side of the case cover; a finishing ring mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical reinforcing frame; a top cover assembled on one side of the cylindrical reinforcing frame and the finishing ring and having an extension projection at one side thereof; a rubber ear cap assembled at a front end of the extension projection to be inserted into an ear hole of a user; and a bone conduction vibrator provided inside the dual earphone.

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Номер записи: 1
26-01-2012 дата публикации

Hearing aid

Номер: US20120020506A1
Автор: Makoto Nishizaki, Yoshihisa Nakatoh
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

In a hearing aid ( 100 ), a control device ( 4 ) comprises a transmission characteristic calculator ( 18 ), a correction characteristic calculator ( 21 ), and a correction component ( 17 ). The transmission characteristic calculator ( 18 ) calculates an at-fitting transmission characteristic Gf (ω) on the basis of correction-use sound data and first sound data produced by collection at an ear canal microphone ( 10 ) of correction-use sound outputted from a receiver ( 3 ) during fitting. The transmission characteristic calculator ( 18 ) calculates an in-usage transmission characteristic Gu (ω) on the basis of correction-use sound data and third sound data produced by collection at the ear canal microphone ( 10 ) of correction-use sound outputted from the receiver ( 3 ) according to user operation after fitting. The correction characteristic calculator ( 21 ) calculates a correction characteristic H (ω) on the basis of the at-fitting transmission characteristic Gf (ω) and the in-usage transmission characteristic Gu (ω). The correction component ( 17 ) corrects input sound data that has undergone hearing aid processing by a hearing aid processor ( 16 ) on the basis of the correction characteristic H (ω).

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Номер записи: 2
09-02-2012 дата публикации

Cellular telephone, personal digital assistant and pager unit with capability of short range radio frequency transmissions

Номер: US20120034873A1
Автор: Peter V. Boesen
Принадлежит: Individual

A cellular telephone system, including a cellular telephone transceiver unit, an ear piece which receives the voice vibrations of a user, and a wireless linkage operatively connecting the ear piece to the cellular telephone transceiver unit, allows a user to be in a hands-free mode when using a cellular telephone. The cellular telephone transceiver unit includes a personal digital assistant and a pager with a vibration module. The ear piece generally uses a bone sensor along with an air sensor placed in the external auditory canal of the user to detect the voice vibrations of the user. Further, a speaker is included in the ear piece to allow the user to hear incoming data from the cellular telephone transceiver. The wireless linkage uses low power radio frequency waves to send and receive signals between the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver unit. Both the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver unit require power which is supplied by batteries. Both the ear piece and the cellular telephone transceiver may be recharged by simply placing them in a docking station.

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Номер записи: 3
08-03-2012 дата публикации

Hearing Device System and Method

Номер: US20120057734A1
Автор: Robert B. Schulein, Samuel P. Gido, Stephen D. Ambrose
Принадлежит: Asius Tech LLC

A system for linking together audio signal producing, signal processing, and ear coupling devices comprising, in an embodiment: (1) an in-ear audio coupling device; (2) hearing aid electronics; (3) an external audio signal generating device; and (4) a module for audio mixing and enhancement.

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Номер записи: 4
26-04-2012 дата публикации

Hearing aid tip having multiple sound ports

Номер: US20120097475A1
Автор: Daniel R. Schumaier
Принадлежит: Individual

A tip for use in a hearing assistance device has multiple sound ports and is dimensioned for placement in the ear canal of a user. The tip includes a channel portion for conducting acoustic energy which includes a proximal end, a distal end, and a central channel that extends between the proximal end and distal end. The tip further includes a tip portion having at least two sound ports in direct communication with the central channel of the channel portion to receive the acoustic energy therefrom. Each of the sound ports conducts acoustic energy from the central channel of the channel portion into the ear canal of the user.

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Номер записи: 5
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Hearing device with a vent extension and method for manufacturing such a hearing device

Номер: US20120140967A1
Автор: Sebastien Aubert
Принадлежит: PHONAK AG

The hearing device comprises an ear-piece ( 1 ) which is designed to be worn at least partially in an ear canal of a user of the hearing device. The ear-piece ( 1 ) comprises a vent passage ( 3 ) connecting the ear canal with the atmosphere. The vent passage ( 3 ) has an inner opening ( 8 ) towards the ear-canal and an outer opening ( 9 ) towards the atmosphere. The ear-piece ( 1 ) further comprises a vent extension ( 4 ). The vent extension ( 4 ) is a protrusion extending the vent passage ( 3 ) beyond the body ( 2 ) of the ear-piece ( 1 ). The vent extension ( 4 ) is adapted for abutting on a surface of the body of the user and is thereby inconspicuous and/or contributes thereby to retention. A method for manufacturing such a hearing device is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 6
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Amplification Circuit and Hearing Aid

Номер: US20120170780A1
Автор: Mead C. Killion, William A. Johnson
Принадлежит: Etymotic Research Inc

Certain embodiments of the present technology provide improved amplification circuits and hearing aids that can utilize such amplification circuits. In an embodiment, for example, an amplification circuit includes: a first sub circuit configured to create a voltage drop when a supply voltage is above a first voltage; and a second sub circuit configured to create a reverse voltage drop when the supply voltage is below a second voltage, wherein the first and second sub circuits operate to maintain idling current within a range. Certain embodiments of the present technology also provide hearing aids that include removable dampers.

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Номер записи: 7
09-08-2012 дата публикации

Insertion Device For Deep-In-The-Canal Hearing Devices

Номер: US20120201408A1
Автор: Robert A. Schindler
Принадлежит: Individual

Apparatus and methods for inserting a deep-in-the-ear-canal (DIC) hearing aid into the ear canal, activating the inserted DIC hearing aid, and removing the DIC hearing aid. Exemplary apparatus may include a base a platform configured to fit into the conchal cavity of an ear, a chimney configured to fit into the ear canal projecting distally from the platform, and a DIC hearing aid or a DIC hearing aid removal device or a DIC hearing aid activation device.

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Номер записи: 8
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Ear plug for a hearing aid and a hearing aid

Номер: US20120257774A1
Автор: Jorgen Mejner Olsen, Lars Friis, Nikolaj Hommelhoff Jensen, Peter Nordland Jensen, Tina Ahlberg Larsen, Torben Arnt
Принадлежит: Widex AS

An earplug ( 100 ) for a hearing aid includes an ear canal body part ( 103 ) with a bore ( 106 ) and a sound output passage ( 107 ) in communication with the bore and leading to a sound output opening ( 105 ) and flanges ( 104 a - d ) surrounding said ear canal body part and adapted to engage a wall of an ear canal. The flanges are substantially disc shaped and have an axis of symmetry that is substantially parallel to the axis of symmetry of the bore of the ear canal body part. The invention further provides a hearing aid and a method of inserting a probe tube in an earplug.

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Номер записи: 9
11-10-2012 дата публикации

Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations

Номер: US20120259158A1
Автор: Amir A. Abolfathi
Принадлежит: Sonitus Medical Inc

Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations via an electronic and/or transducer assembly through a dental patch are disclosed herein. The patch assembly may be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded intra-orally on a tooth or oral tissue. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.

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Номер записи: 10
07-03-2013 дата публикации

Ear tip piece for attenuating sound

Номер: US20130056295A1
Автор: Don E. K. Campbell, William Chiu
Принадлежит: Magnatone Hearing Aid Corp

An ear tip piece device made of resilient material dimensioned for fitting the ear canal of a wearer, having a solid portion, a reversibly compressible portion, a channel and a sound attenuating element positioned inside the channel for attenuating sound being transmitted to the ear. In one embodiment, the ear tip piece is asymmetrical due to a bend.

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Номер записи: 11
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Bone conduction device support

Номер: US20130089229A1
Автор: Helena Pruss Cindric, Henrik Jeppesen, Mark Flynn, Martin Práme, Stefan Kristo
Принадлежит: Cochlear Ltd

A prosthetic support, including a structure configured to apply a clamping force to a head of a recipient while extending about a back of at least one of a head or neck of the recipient such that output generated by a device supported by the structure is directed into skin of the recipient at a location behind an ear canal of the recipient that covers the mastoid bone of the recipient.

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Номер записи: 12
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Canal hearing devices and batteries for use with same

Номер: US20130129128A1
Автор: Igal Ladabaum, Michael Au, Paul Wagner, Stuart Wenzel
Принадлежит: Insound Medical Inc

Hearing devices configured to fit within the bony portion of the ear canal and batteries that may be used with same.

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Номер записи: 13
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Ear docking station for hearing aids

Номер: US20130129130A1
Автор: Karsten Bo Rasmussen
Принадлежит: Oticon AS

Hearing aid fixture adapted to remain firmly and completely within an external ear canal of a user allowing for an acoustically active part of a hearing aid to be releasably fastened thereto.

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Номер записи: 14
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Earphone

Номер: US20130148830A1
Автор: Atsushi Sakaguchi, Shuji Saiki
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

Included are a loudspeaker unit for generating sound waves, a sound conduit tube connected to the loudspeaker unit, and an ear tip connected to the sound conduit tube and having a shape having at least one opening. The sound conduit tube has a shape having: a sound hole having a first opening through which the sound waves generated by the loudspeaker unit enter, and a second opening from which the sound waves are released and to which the ear tip is connected; and a vent hole formed independently of the sound hole, and having a third opening through which a portion of the sound waves released from the second opening enters and a fourth opening from which the portion of the sound waves is released. The second opening of the sound hole and the third opening of the vent hole are connected to an identical opening of the ear tip.

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Номер записи: 15
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Wearable computing device

Номер: US20130169513A1
Автор: Harvey Ho, Jianchun Dong, John Lapetina, Joseph John Hebenstreit, Maj Isabelle Olsson, Mitchell Joseph Heinrich
Принадлежит: Google LLC

A wearable computing device includes a bone conduction transducer, an extension arm, a light pass hole, and a flexible touch pad input circuit. When a user wears the device, the transducer contacts the user's head. A display is attached to a free end of an extension arm. The extension arm is pivotable such that a distance between the display and the user's eye is adjustable to provide the display at an optimum position. The light pass hole may include a light emitting diode and a flash. The touch pad input circuit may be adhered to at least one side arm such that parting lines are not provided between edges of the circuit and the side arm.

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Номер записи: 16
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Electromechanical transducer with mechanical advantage

Номер: US20130197298A1
Автор: Farid Moumane, Robert F. McCullough, JR., Scott Miller, Travis Rian Andrews
Принадлежит: Cochlear Ltd

A vibratory apparatus, including a housing having an internal chamber, wherein the internal chamber includes a lever having a first end and a free second end, and a piezoelectric element adapted to deform in response to an applied voltage, wherein deformation of the piezoelectric element displaces the free second end of the lever, and wherein displacement of the free second end of the lever within the internal chamber imparts a vibration to the housing.

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Номер записи: 17
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Bone conduction device including a balanced electromagnetic actuator having radial and axial air gaps

Номер: US20130202140A1
Автор: Kristian Åsnes
Принадлежит: Cochlear Ltd

A bone conduction device configured to couple to an abutment of an anchor system anchored to a recipient's skull. The bone conduction device includes a vibrating electromagnetic actuator configured to vibrate in response to sound signals received by the bone conduction device, and a coupling apparatus configured to attach the bone conduction device to the abutment so as to impart to the recipient's skull vibrations generated by the vibrating electromagnetic actuator. The vibrating electromagnetic actuator includes a bobbin assembly and a counterweight assembly. Two axial air gaps are located between the bobbin assembly and the counterweight assembly and two radial air gaps are located between the bobbin assembly and the counterweight assembly. No substantial amount of the dynamic magnetic flux passes through the radial air gaps.

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Номер записи: 18
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Custom ear adaptor system

Номер: US20130202141A1
Автор: Stavros Basseas
Принадлежит: CONVERSION SOUND Inc

An earpiece system for adapting an electronic sound producing module to an elastomeric earpiece device. The earpiece system includes an elastomeric base that mechanically snaps together with the electronic sound producing module, and a vibration dampening tube that prevents sound feedback of the overall amplification unit while also interfacing with one of a selection of elastomeric devices that fit in the ear, or a custom molded in-the-ear housing.

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Номер записи: 19
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Network for bone conduction transducers

Номер: US20130208935A1
Автор: Bo Hakansson
Принадлежит: Osseofon AB

An electrical network for driving electromagnetic bone conduction vibrator/transducer of variable reluctance type which is applied between the vibrator terminals and the power amplifier terminals so that the vibrator mechanical output is maximized in the mid and high frequencies.

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Номер записи: 20
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Hearing Aid Insertion, Positioning and Removal Apparatus and System

Номер: US20130223666A1
Автор: Danny Shen, Florent Michel, Raphael Michel
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus for insertion, positioning and removal of an in-ear-canal hearing aid, comprising a resilient handle, an elongated support member configured to fit into an ear canal, the support member having a first end that is configured to engage the handle and a second end that includes hearing aid engagement means configured to removably engage an in-ear-canal hearing aid, and an ear canal ingression stop that is configured to limit travel of the support member and, thereby, the in-ear-canal hearing aid when engaged thereto in the ear canal.

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Номер записи: 21
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Electret-Based Accelerometer

Номер: US20130233078A1
Автор: Michael J. Sinclair
Принадлежит: Microsoft Corp

An electret accelerometer is provided in which a diaphragm, an electret, a back plate and an electronic circuit are placed in a sealed casing to prevent external acoustic signals from reaching the diaphragm.

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Номер записи: 22
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Method for Fitting a Hearing Aid Device With Active Occlusion Control to a User

Номер: US20130243209A1
Автор: Alfred Stirnemann, Stefan Launer, Thomas Zurbruegg
Принадлежит: PHONAK AG

Methods and apparatus for fitting a hearing aid device ( 3 ) that includes a part which is arranged in the ear canal ( 2 ) of a user ( 31 ).

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Номер записи: 23
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Transformable speech processor module for a hearing prosthesis

Номер: US20130274826A1
Автор: Derek Ian Darley, Michael Goorevich, Peter Scott Single
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for operating an external component of a cochlear implant hearing system. The external component includes a speech processor module operable in a stand-alone mode of operation and a body-worn mode of operation, and a protective case. The method includes operating the speech processor module in the stand-alone mode, determining when the speech processor module is mounted in the case, and operating the speech processor module in the body-worn mode in response to determining that the speech processor module is mounted in the case.

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Номер записи: 24
21-11-2013 дата публикации

Systems for manufacturing oral-based hearing aid appliances

Номер: US20130306230A1
Автор: Amir A. Abolfathi, Loc X. Phan
Принадлежит: Individual

Systems for manufacturing oral-based bearing aid appliances utilizing various manufacturing methods and apparatus are described herein. The oral appliance may have an electronic and/or transducer assembly for receiving incoming sounds and transmitting processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or teeth. The oral appliance may be formed or fabricated via three-dimensional digital scanning systems or via impression molding to create a housing for the electronics and/or transducer assembly as well as to securely conform the appliance to the user's dentition.

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Номер записи: 25
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Hearing system and finger ring for the hearing system

Номер: US20130322670A1
Автор: Hiroshi Hosoi, Masahide Tanaka, Yoji Hosoi
Принадлежит: ROHM CO LTD

The hearing system comprises a finger ring and a hearing device body. The finger ring includes: a first short-distance wireless communication portion; a vibration output portion disposed at a position that contacts a finger to convert a voice signal, which is received by the first short-distance wireless communication portion, into a cartilage conduction vibration and outputs it; and a first power source portion that supplies power to the first short-distance wireless communication portion and the vibration output portion. The talk device body includes: a second short-distance wireless communication portion that communicates with the first short-distance wireless communication portion; a microphone; a voice signal output portion that makes the second short-distance wireless communication portion output the voice signal according to a voice captured by the microphone; and a second power source portion that supplies power to the second short-distance wireless communication portion, the microphone, and the voice signal output portion.

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Номер записи: 26
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Bone Conduction Devices Generating Tangentially-Directed Mechanical Force Using a Rotationally Moving Mass

Номер: US20130345496A1
Автор: John L. Parker
Принадлежит: Individual

A bone conduction device, comprising: a sound input element configured to receive an acoustic sound signal; an electronics module configured generate an electrical signal representing said acoustic sound signal; and a transducer, comprising a mass configured to move in a rotational direction, configured to generate a vibrational force in a tangential direction with respect to a recipient's bone.

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Номер записи: 27
02-01-2014 дата публикации

Multifunction System and Method for Integrated Hearing and Communication with Noise Cancellation and Feedback Management

Номер: US20140003640A1
Автор: Jonathan P. Fay, Rodney C. Perkins, Sunil Puria
Принадлежит: EarLens Corp

Systems, devices and methods for communication include an ear canal microphone configured for placement in the ear canal to detect high frequency sound localization cues. An external microphone positioned away from the ear canal can detect low frequency sound, such that feedback can be substantially reduced. The canal microphone and the external microphone are coupled to a transducer, such that the user perceives sound from the external microphone and the canal microphone with high frequency localization cues and decreased feedback. Wireless circuitry can be configured to connect to many devices with a wireless protocol, such that the user can receive and transmit audio signals. A bone conduction sensor can detect near-end speech of the user for transmission with the wireless circuitry in noisy environment. Noise cancellation of background sounds near the user can improve the user's hearing of desired sounds.

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Номер записи: 28
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Wearable Computing Device with Behind-Ear Bone-Conduction Speaker

Номер: US20140016800A1
Автор: Jianchun Dong, Leng Ooi, Mitchell Heinrich
Принадлежит: Google LLC

Apparatuses that provide a bone-conduction speaker arranged to be located behind the ear are described herein. An exemplary apparatus may include: (a) a glasses-style support structure comprising a front section and at least one side section; (b) at least one bone-conduction speaker; and (c) a member having a proximate end and a distal end, wherein the proximate end is attached to the at least one side section, and wherein the at least one bone-conduction speaker is attached to the member at or near the distal end; wherein the member is arranged on the at least one side section such that when the glasses-style support structure is worn the member: (a) extends to the anterior of the at least one side section and (b) locates the bone-conduction speaker posterior to an ear.

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Номер записи: 29
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Removable attachment of a passive transcutaneous bone conduction device with limited skin deformation

Номер: US20140064531A1
Автор: Erik Martin HOLGERSSON, Kristian Åsnes, Marcus ANDERSSON
Принадлежит: Cochlear Ltd

An external component including a vibratory portion configured to vibrate in response to a sound signal to evoke a hearing percept via bone conduction and including a coupling portion configured to removably attach the external component to an outer surface of skin of a recipient of the hearing prosthesis while imparting deformation to the skin of the recipient at a location of the attachment, in a one-gravity environment, of an amount that is about equal to or equal to that which results from the external component having mass.

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Номер записи: 30
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Adhesive Bone Conduction Hearing Device

Номер: US20140064533A1
Автор: II James F Kasic
Принадлежит: Sophono Inc

Provided are bone conducting hearing devices having a normal force that secures the device to a user. A removable adhesive anchor secures an external component of the bone conducting hearing device to the user and provides reliable connecting that is comfortable, such as by a substantially uniform force generation over the contact area between the device and the user. Because the adhesive anchor is removable, a user can readily and reliably remove the device or connect the device, as desired. Also provide are methods of connecting any of the bone conducting hearing devices provided herein to a user, including the mastoid process of the user.

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Номер записи: 31
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Device display label

Номер: US20140098019A1
Автор: Stefan Kristo
Принадлежит: Cochlear Ltd

Devices and/or accessories for devices, and/or packaging associated with the same comprise a display label configured to display different types of information and content relating to the device and/or accessory to a user or viewer.

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Номер записи: 32
02-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATION OF EAR DEVICES

Номер: US20200000406A1
Автор: SAIDI Iyad
Принадлежит:

Disclosed herein are apparatuses for manipulation of an ear device within the ear canal of a subject. Also disclosed herein are methods of using said apparatuses for the insertion, removal, or other manipulations of the ear device. Also disclosed herein are methods of making the apparatuses, and kits containing the apparatus with instructions for use. 1. An apparatus comprising:(i) an elongated section;(ii) a stop section associated with the elongated section; wherein the stop section contacts a portion of an ear of a subject when the elongated section is inserted into an ear of the subject, thereby preventing further insertion of the elongated section into the ear of the subject;(iii) an electromagnet associated with a first end of the elongated section; wherein the electromagnet is magnetically attracted to a magnetic element associated with an ear device; and(iv) a power source and a switch electronically connected to the electromagnet;wherein the switch turns the electromagnet on and off2. An apparatus comprising:(i) an elongated section;(ii) a stop section associated with the elongated section; wherein the stop section contacts a portion of an ear of a subject when the elongated section is inserted into an ear of the subject, thereby preventing further insertion of the elongated section into the ear of the subject; and(iii) a magnet associated with a first end of the elongated section; wherein the magnet is magnetically attracted to a magnetic element associated with an ear device,wherein the apparatus is configured to hold the ear device via at least a magnetic attraction between the magnet and the magnetic element of the ear device during the insertion of the apparatus into the ear, thereby inserting the ear device into the ear; andwherein the ear device is sized to the ear of the subject, such that when the ear device is inserted in the ear at a predetermined position and the apparatus is removed from the ear of the subject, a friction between the ear and ...

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Номер записи: 33
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Voice communication device with foreign language translation

Номер: US20160004688A1
Автор: Boesen Peter V.
Принадлежит:

An earpiece adapted for being worn by a user includes an earpiece housing, at least one microphone within the earpiece housing, a speaker within the earpiece housing, and a pulse oximeter associated with the earpiece housing. The device may further include an intelligent control operatively connected to the pulse oximeter, a short range transceiver operatively connected to the intelligent control, and a temperature sensor. 1. An earpiece adapted for being worn by a user , the earpiece comprising:an earpiece housing;at least one microphone within the earpiece housing;a speaker within the earpiece housing;a pulse oximeter associated with the earpiece housing.2. The earpiece of further comprising an intelligent control and wherein the pulse oximeter is operatively connected to the intelligent control.3. The earpiece of further comprising a short range transceiver disposed within the earpiece housing claim 2 , the short range transceiver operatively connected to the intelligent control.4. The earpiece of further comprising a temperature sensor associated with the earpiece housing claim 3 , the temperature sensor operatively connected to the intelligent control.5. The earpiece of wherein the microphone comprises a bone conduction sensor.6. The earpiece of wherein the intelligent control is configured to perform foreign language translation of voice input from the at least one microphone to produce a translation at the speaker.7. The earpiece of wherein the earpiece allows for ambient sound to be heard by the user.8. The earpiece of wherein the earpiece is non-occlusive to allow ambient sound to be heard by the user.9. A method comprising:providing a device comprising an earpiece housing, at least one microphone within the earpiece housing, a speaker within the earpiece housing, and a pulse oximeter associated with the earpiece housing;obtaining measurements with the pulse oximeter, the pulse oximeter positioned at an ear;communicating data from the ear piece over a ...

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Номер записи: 34
01-01-2015 дата публикации

ENCAPSULATED ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT

Номер: US20150005573A1
Автор: Das Kushal, Guenther Thomas, Lehmann Torsten, LIM William, NYGARD Tony Mikael, Suaning Gregg Jorgen
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A device, including an implantable electronic circuit integrated at least one of in or on a substrate, wherein the device includes a hermetic enclosure having a space therein, wherein the substrate forms at least a portion of the hermetic enclosure. 1. A device , comprising:an implantable electronic circuit integrated at least one of in or on a substrate, wherein the device includes a hermetic enclosure having a space therein, wherein the substrate forms at least a portion of the hermetic enclosure.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the device includes a housing configured to hermetically isolate the space and the electronic circuit from an environment in a body of a recipient; andthe substrate forms a wall of the housing.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein:a height of the housing as measured normal to a span-wise direction of the substrate and through the space is no more than about five times a thickness of the substrate, also measured normal to the span-wise direction.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein:a height of the housing as measured normal to a span-wise direction of the substrate and through the space is no more than about three times a thickness of the substrate, also measured normal to the span-wise direction.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein:the space is an air-gap between a surface of the substrate and a surface of an adjacent wall of the housing opposite the surface of the substrate, and wherein a height of the housing as measured normal to a span-wise direction of the substrate and through the air-gap is no more than about 1,000 microns.6. The device of claim 2 , wherein:the space is an air-gap between a surface of the substrate and a surface of an adjacent wall of the housing opposite the surface of the substrate, and wherein a height of the housing as measured normal to a span-wise direction of the substrate and through the air-gap is no more than about 500 microns.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:an encapsulation component, at least a ...

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Номер записи: 35
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUSCULTATION TRAINING

Номер: US20200005674A1
Автор: Lecat Paul Jacques Charles
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This disclosure is of an auscultation training device that includes: a headpiece; at least one earpiece; tubing having a hollow interior, connected between the headpiece and the at least one earpiece, and capable of transmitting sound from the headpiece to the at least one earpiece; a speaker inserted into the hollow interior of the tubing through an insertion point that forms an airtight seal with the tubing, wherein the speaker does not fully obstruct the hollow interior of the tubing; a vent tube having a hollow interior, a first end secured to the tubing such that the tubing hollow interior and vent tube hollow interior are in fluid communication, a second end, and an opening; and a vent solenoid secured to the second end of the vent tube and capable of blocking and unblocking the vent tube opening. 1. An auscultation training device comprising:a headpiece;at least one earpiece;tubing having a hollow interior, connected between the headpiece and the at least one earpiece, and capable of transmitting sound from the headpiece to the at least one earpiece;a speaker inserted into the hollow interior of the tubing through an insertion point that forms an airtight seal with the tubing, wherein the speaker does not fully obstruct the hollow interior of the tubing;a vent tube having (a) a hollow interior, (b) a first end secured to the tubing such that the tubing hollow interior and vent tube hollow interior are in fluid communication, (c) a second end, and (d) an opening; anda vent solenoid secured to the second end of the vent tube and capable of blocking and unblocking the vent tube opening.2. The auscultation training device of claim 1 , wherein:the vent solenoid comprises a plunger having a plug;the plug is larger than the vent tube opening but smaller than the diameter of the vent tube hollow interior; andthe plug is capable of blocking and unblocking the vent tube opening.3. The auscultation training device of further comprising an input source comprising an ...

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Номер записи: 36
05-01-2017 дата публикации

EARBUD SET, AND HEARING AID AND EARPHONE USING SAME

Номер: US20170006370A1
Автор: CHUN Chang, LEE Kyung Min
Принадлежит: GOELBIO CO., LTD.

An ear bud set comprises: a body part; a leg part foldably connected to the body part; and an elastic body connected to the body part and a foldable portion of the leg part. The earbud set is stably provided in the ears when being used for the hearing aid or the earphone, the Bluetooth and the like, and thus is not easily separated from the ears despite vigorous motion, and since earholes are ventilated and external sound can be heard after being worn in the ears, sound transmission efficiency capable of preventing a safety accident is effective. The earbud set can be stably worn in the ears irrespective of the different shapes and sizes of ears of people, does not cause earaches by dispersing the force applied to the ears, and can be stably provided to the ears with low pressure. 113-. (canceled)14. An earbud set comprising:a body part;a leg part foldably connected to the body part; andan elastic body connected to the body part and a foldable portion of the leg part,wherein, when an earbud set is worn in the ears, restoring force of the elastic body is dispersed to at least three parts, and the earbud set is supported inside the ears.15. The earbud set as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the body part which is a hollow polyhedron of which corners are rounded is characterized in that the body is divided into an internal portion and a foldable part claim 14 , an upper surface or a lower surface of the internal portion has a hole so as to penetrate through an outside or an inside of the internal portion claim 14 , a lower surface of the foldable part is coupled with a head of the leg part claim 14 , a through hole in a predetermined size is formed so that the leg part can move forward and backward claim 14 , and a hole is formed at both sides of the foldable part so that a coupling pin is coupled claim 14 , and that a partition wall which is fixed to an upper surface and is spaced apart from a lower surface is provided between the internal portion and the foldable part ...

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Номер записи: 37
05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CORRECT AND SAFE PLACEMENT OF AN IN-EAR COMMUNICATION DEVICE IN THE EAR CANAL OF A USER

Номер: US20170006393A1
Автор: Laugesen Søren, NIELSEN Claus
Принадлежит: OTICON A/S

A method for correct placement of an in-ear communication device, e.g. a hearing aid, in an ear canal of a user, the in-ear communication device comprising an acoustic seal towards inner surfaces of the ear canal and being configured to be located in a bony part of the ear canal during normal operation, comprises: placing the in-ear communication device in the ear canal thereby forming a substantial acoustic seal in the soft part of the ear canal; generating body-conducted sound to inner surface portions of the user's ear canal; gradually inserting the device deeper into the ear canal in the direction towards the ear drum, until a position where the sound level perceived by the user decreases; maintaining the device in this position in the ear canal, this position being the correct position of the device in the bony part of the ear canal. An in-ear device is furthermore provided. 1. A method for obtaining a correct placement of an in-ear communication device , such as a hearing aid , in an ear canal of a user , the ear canal having a soft part and a bony part , the in-ear communication device comprising an acoustic seal towards inner surfaces of the ear canal and being configured to be located in the bony part of the ear canal during normal operation , the method comprising the steps of:placing the in-ear communication device in the ear canal thereby forming a substantial acoustic seal in the soft part of the ear canal;generating body-conducted sound to inner surface portions of the user's ear canal;gradually inserting the device deeper into the ear canal in the direction towards the ear drum, until a position in which the sound level perceived by the user decreases;maintaining the device in this position in the ear canal, this position being the correct position of the device in the bony part of the ear canal.2. A method according to claim 1 , the method further comprising the steps of:providing an in-ear communication device comprising a probe sound generator ...

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Номер записи: 38
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Electronic device

Номер: US20160007123A1
Автор: Satoshi Mizuta
Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

An electronic device includes a vibration unit configured to generate a vibration sound transmitted by vibrating a contacting or pressing body part; and piezoelectric elements stacked on and attached to the vibration unit and vibrating the vibration unit in accordance with an input signal. The piezoelectric elements each have a different capacitance. Voltage of the input signal to the piezoelectric elements is varied in accordance with frequency band, thereby suppressing power consumption.

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Номер записи: 39
07-01-2021 дата публикации

EARPIECE

Номер: US20210006885A1
Автор: AUSTEN Simon
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An earpiece for an earphone comprising a leading portion, a trailing portion, and a resilient bridge interconnecting the leading portion and trailing portion. The resilient bridge is configured to flex so that the earpiece can conform to ear canal geometry as it is received in a user ear canal and to provide a biasing effect so that the leading portion and/or trailing portion contact the ear canal wall. An actuator to augment low frequency sound is provided on the leading portion. 1. An earpiece for an earphone to locatable in the ear canal of a user comprising:a leading portion locatable beyond the isthmus of the ear canal in proximity to the tympanic membrane of a user;a trailing portion to be in proximity to the auricle of the user;a resilient bridge interconnecting the leading portion and trailing portion, arranged to form a V-shape to conform to ear canal geometry as it is received in a user ear canal, the sizes of the leading portion and trailing portion being chosen so as the leading portion and trailing portion do not block the flow of ambient noise directly through the ear canal to the tympanic membrane and the resilient bridge provides a biasing effect to bias the leading portion and/or trailing portion against the ear canal wall;an actuator carried by the leading portion configured to vibrate the ear canal wall in response to received signals.2. The earpiece of wherein the actuator configured to vibrate the ear canal wall at a low frequency is a piezoelectric actuator.3. The earpiece of wherein the piezoelectric actuator also acts as a speaker.4. The earpiece according of wherein the earpiece further comprises a resilient wing extending tangentially from the trailing portion wherein the said wing is configured to flex and fold around at least a part of the said portion and/or bias against the ear canal wall and the wing dimension chosen to prevent passage of the trailing portion into the isthmus.5. The earpiece of comprising a resilient wing extending ...

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Номер записи: 40
04-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HEARING

Номер: US20180007472A1
Автор: FAY Jonathan P., PURIA Sunil, ROSEN Micha, Rucker Paul, Stone James
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A device to transmit an audio signal to a user comprises a transducer and a support. The support is configured for placement on the eardrum to drive the eardrum. The transducer is coupled to the support at a first location to decrease occlusion and a second location to drive the eardrum. The transducer may comprise one or more of an electromagnetic balanced armature transducer, a piezoelectric transducer, a magnetostrictive transducer, a photostrictive transducer, or a coil and magnet. The device may find use with open canal hearing aids. 1. A method of inductively transmitting an audio signal to a user , the method comprising:inductively coupling a first coil to a second coil, wherein the first coil is configured for placement in the ear canal of a user an the second coil is a part of a transducer configured for placement at least partially against the eardrum of the user; anddriving a current through a third coil, wherein the second coil is electrically connected to the third coil.2. A method according to claim 1 , the method further comprising the step of moving a balanced armature in response to the current driven through the third coil.3. A method according to claim 2 , the method further comprising the step of vibrating the eardrum of the user through a reed post connected to the balanced armature.4. A method according to claim 3 , the method further comprising the step of urging the transducer toward the eardrum when the transducer is placed at least partially against the eardrum.5. A method according to the method further comprising the step of vibrating a vibrator in response to a magnetic field. The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/425,684 (Attorney Docket No. 33999-718.303) filed Feb. 6, 2017, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/491,572 (Attorney Docket No. 33999-718.302) filed Sep. 19, 2014 and now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,749,758 on Aug. 29, 2017, which is a continuation of U.S. ...

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Номер записи: 41
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Ambidextrous earpiece mold

Номер: US20190007760A1
Автор: Ruben Scheimberg
Принадлежит: Individual

An earpiece including: two opposing protrusions designed to fit into the opening of a user's ear canal; a passageway running fully through the protrusions, wherein the passageway is designed to allow sound waves to enter the user's ear canal through the protrusions, wherein the passageway passes from one protrusion through the other protrusion in a manner that would allow sound waves to enter a user's ear canal through the passage with either protrusion inserted into the opening of a user's ear canal; two flexible tube attachment adapters attached to the opening of the passageway in each protrusion, wherein the flexible tube attachment adapters are designed to temporarily attach a flexible tube adapted to transmit sound waves in fluid communication with the passageway. The earpiece of the preferred embodiments is preferably designed to provide an ambidextrous earpiece for use as a hands-free audio earpiece for use with radios, music players, and any other suitable devices; where the earpiece can be used in the user's left ear and right ear with a flexible audio tube inserted into the outer flexible tube attachment adapter and with the opposite end of the flexible tube attached to a speaker to transmit audio into the earpiece and then into the user's ear canal; where the ambidextrous use of the earpiece allows the manufacturer and the user to create and use only one earpiece design for either of the user's ears, which preferably reduces cost and complexity for the manufacturer, eases acquisitions for organizations requiring multiple earpieces, and allows interchangeability for the user.

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Номер записи: 42
03-01-2019 дата публикации

FLANGED EARBUD AND HEARING DEVICE INCLUDING SAME

Номер: US20190007761A1
Автор: Higgins Sidney A.
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Various embodiments of an earbud for insertion into an ear canal and a hearing device that includes such earbud are disclosed. The earbud includes an elongated body having a first end, a second end, and a cavity that extends along a body axis between the first end and the second end of the elongated body. The earbud also includes a first flange connected to the elongated body, where the first flange includes a first end adjacent the first end of the elongated body, a second end, and a sound hole disposed in the first end of the first flange that is acoustically connected to the cavity of the elongated body. The first flange further includes a vent disposed through the first flange. The earbud also includes a second flange connected to the second end of the elongated body and including a first end adjacent the second end of the elongated body and a second end. 1. An earbud for insertion into an ear canal , comprising:an elongated body comprising a first end, a second end, and a cavity that extends along a body axis between the first end and the second end of the elongated body;a first flange connected to the elongated body and comprising a first end adjacent the first end of the elongated body, a second end, and a sound hole disposed in the first end of the first flange that is acoustically connected to the cavity of the elongated body, wherein the first flange further comprises a vent disposed through the first flange; anda second flange connected to the second end of the elongated body and comprising a first end adjacent the second end of the elongated body and a second end.2. The earbud of claim 1 , wherein the first flange and the second flange are integral with the elongated body.3. The earbud of claim 1 , further comprising a wax bridge disposed on an outer surface of the first flange along the body axis and over the sound hole.4. The earbud of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first flange is adapted to collapse towards the body axis when the first ...

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Номер записи: 43
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Customized Ear Tips

Номер: US20190007762A1
Автор: Dominijanni Andrew D., Fligor Brian, Gauger, Grenier John Gerard, JR. Daniel M., Paetsch Christopher R.
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The technology described in this document can be embodied in a method that includes receiving one or more electronic files comprising information on structural features of a portion of an ear of a user, generating an electronic representation of the eartip or a cast based on a portion of the information on the structural features of the portion of the ear, and producing the eartip based on the electronic representation. The eartip includes an outlet, and a sealing structure disposed around an exterior of the outlet, wherein a first end of the sealing structure is attached to the outlet, and a second, opposite end of the sealing structure is physically separated from the exterior of the outlet. Generating the electronic representation includes configuring one or more structural parameters of the outlet or the sealing structure in accordance with the structural features of the portion of the ear. 1. A method of producing an eartip , the method comprising:receiving one or more electronic files comprising information on structural features of a portion of an ear of a user;generating, by one or more processing devices, an electronic representation of the eartip or a cast of the eartip based on at least a portion of the information on the structural features of the portion of the ear; andproducing the eartip based on the electronic representation, such that the eartip comprises (i) an outlet, and (ii) a sealing structure disposed around an exterior of the outlet, wherein a first end of the sealing structure is attached to the outlet, and a second, opposite end of the sealing structure is physically separated from the exterior of the outlet,wherein generating the electronic representation comprises configuring one or more structural parameters of the outlet or the sealing structure in accordance with the structural features of the portion of the ear.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein configuring the one or more structural parameters comprises configuring a thickness of at ...

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Номер записи: 44
02-01-2020 дата публикации

System and Method for Configuring Audio Signals to Compensate for Acoustic Changes of the Ear

Номер: US20200007973A1
Автор: Dennis Rauschmayer
Принадлежит: Revx Technologies Inc

Personal speaker systems including headset and earbud systems may be configured to capture audio data using an in-ear microphone while a speaker outputs known audio signals into the ear canal. The system may generate an acoustic model of the compressed ear canal and ear drum of the listener and utilize the acoustic model to provide noise cancelation at the eardrum, modification to the audio to result in a more natural sound at the eardrum, and/or to measure leakage of the personal speaker system.

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Номер записи: 45
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Selectively conditioning audio signals based on an audioprint of an object

Номер: US20220021985A1
Автор: Shashua Amnon, Wexler Yonatan
Принадлежит: OrCam Technologies Ltd.

A hearing aid system for selectively conditioning audio signals associated with a recognized object may include at least one processor. The processor may be programmed to receive audio signals acquired by a wearable microphone; analyze the received audio signals to obtain an isolated audio stream associated with a sound-emanating object in the environment of the user; determine an audioprint from the isolated audio stream; and use the audioprint to retrieve from a database information relating to the particular sound-emanating object. Based on the retrieved information, the processor may cause selective conditioning of at least one audio signal received by the wearable microphone from a region associated with the at least one sound-emanating object; and cause transmission of the at least one conditioned audio signal to a hearing interface device configured to provide sounds to an ear of the user. 1253-. (canceled)254. A hearing aid system for selectively conditioning audio signals associated with a recognized object , the hearing aid system comprising: receive audio signals acquired by a wearable microphone, wherein the audio signals are representative of sounds emanating from objects in an environment of a user;', 'analyze the received audio signals to obtain an isolated audio stream associated with a sound-emanating object in the environment of the user;', 'determine an audioprint from the isolated audio stream;', 'use the audioprint to retrieve from a database information relating to the particular sound-emanating object;', 'based on the retrieved information, cause selective conditioning of at least one audio signal received by the wearable microphone from a region associated with the at least one sound-emanating object; and', 'cause transmission of the at least one conditioned audio signal to a hearing interface device configured to provide sounds to an ear of the user., 'at least one processor programmed to255. The hearing aid system of claim 254 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 46
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Bone conduction magnetic retention system

Номер: US20220021991A1
Автор: Johan Gustafsson
Принадлежит: Individual

An external component of a medical device, including an actuator including a static magnetic flux path that reacts with a dynamic magnetic flux path to actuate the actuator, and a magnetic retention system configured to retain the external component to a recipient via interaction with a ferromagnetic component attached to a recipient, the magnetic retention system including a magnetic flux path that encircles the static magnetic flux path of the actuator.

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Номер записи: 47
20-01-2022 дата публикации

AUDIO-BASED PRESENCE DETECTION

Номер: US20220022001A1
Автор: Himeda Chad, Pinto Stephen E.
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A device can receive an audio signal and determine a measure of correlation between the audio signal and a microphone signal. The audio signal can be attenuated based on the measure of correlation. The audio signal can be used to drive one or more speakers of the device. Other aspects are described and claimed. 1. (canceled)2. A method for processing audio for a first electronic device that includes a speaker , the method comprising:using an audio signal to drive the speaker;determining that the first electronic device is within a physically audible range of a second electronic device; andin response to determining that the first electronic device is within the physically audible range, attenuating the audio signal.3. The method of further comprising determining that the first electronic device is moving closer to the second electronic device claim 2 , wherein attenuation of the audio signal increases as the first electronic device moves closer to the second electronic device.4. The method of further comprising determining that the first electronic device has moved within a threshold distance of the second electronic device claim 3 , and in response claim 3 , the audio signal is attenuated to an inaudible level.5. The method of further comprising determining that the first electronic device is moving away from the second electronic device claim 2 , wherein attenuation of the audio signal decreases as the first electronic device moves away from the second electronic device.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein a user is holding or wearing the first electronic device claim 5 , wherein the method further comprisesdetermining that the user has moved out of the physically audible range of the second electronic device: andin response, ceasing to attenuate the audio signal.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein determining that the first electronic device is within a physically audible range of a second electronic device comprises:capturing, as a microphone signal from a ...

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Номер записи: 48
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Optical Vibration Detection System and Method

Номер: US20180011006A1
Автор: Kingscott Lisa
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A system includes at least one earpiece wherein each earpiece comprises an earpiece housing, a light source operatively connected to each earpiece housing and configured to transmit substantially coherent light toward an outer surface of a user's body, a light receiver operatively connected to the earpiece housing proximate to the light source and configured to receive reflected light from the outer surface of the user's body, and one or more processors disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the light source and light receiver, wherein one or more processors is configured to determine bone vibration measurements from the reflected light. A method of determining bone vibrations includes providing at least one earpiece, transmitting substantially coherent light toward an outer surface of a user's body using the earpiece, receiving reflected light from the outer surface of the user's body using the earpiece, and determining bone vibration measurements using the earpiece. 1. A system comprising:at least one earpiece, wherein each earpiece comprises an earpiece housing;a light source operatively connected to the earpiece housing and configured to transmit light toward an outer surface of a user's body, wherein the light source is substantially coherent;a light receiver operatively connected to the earpiece housing proximate to the light source configured to receive reflected light from the light transmitted to the outer surface of the user's body; andat least one processor disposed within the earpiece housing and operatively connected to the light source and the light receiver, wherein the at least one processor is configured to determine bone vibration measurements from the reflected light.2. The system of wherein the at least one earpiece comprises a set of earpieces.3. The system of wherein the light source transmits the light intermittently toward the outer surface of the user's body.4. The system of wherein the light source transmits the ...

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Номер записи: 49
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Acoustic output apparatus

Номер: US20220030347A1
Автор: Bingyan YAN, Fengyun LIAO, Junjiang FU, Lei Zhang, Xin Qi
Принадлежит: Shenzhen Voxtech Co Ltd

The present disclosure provides an acoustic output apparatus. The acoustic output apparatus includes at least one low-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two first sound guiding holes, at least one high-frequency acoustic driver that outputs sounds from at least two second sound guiding holes, and a support component. The support component may be configured to support the at least one high-frequency acoustic driver and the at least one low-frequency acoustic driver, and cause the at least two first sound guiding holes and the at least two second sound guiding holes to locate away from a position of an ear of a user.

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Номер записи: 50
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Speaker device

Номер: US20220030348A1
Автор: ChaoWu Li, Fen You, Yongjian LI, Yueqiang Wang, Zhuyang JIANG
Принадлежит: Shenzhen Voxtech Co Ltd

The present disclosure relates to a speaker device. The speaker device may include a core housing, a circuit housing, an ear hook, and a housing sheath. The core housing may be configured to accommodate an earphone core. The circuit housing may be configured to accommodate a control circuit or a battery. The control circuit or the battery may be configured to drive the earphone core to vibrate to produce sound. The ear hook may be configured to connect the core housing with the circuit housing. The housing sheath may at least partially cover the circuit housing and the ear hook. The housing sheath may include waterproof material. The waterproof effect of a speaker device may be improved through sealed connections between various components of the speaker device in this the present disclosure.

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Номер записи: 51
27-01-2022 дата публикации

REMOVABLE ATTACHMENT OF A PASSIVE TRANSCUTANEOUS BONE CONDUCTION DEVICE WITH LIMITED SKIN DEFORMATION

Номер: US20220030363A1
Автор: Andersson Marcus, ASNES Kristian, HOLGERSSON Erik Martin
Принадлежит:

An external component including a vibratory portion configured to vibrate in response to a sound signal to evoke a hearing percept via bone conduction and including a coupling portion configured to removably attach the external component to an outer surface of skin of a recipient of the hearing prosthesis while imparting deformation to the skin of the recipient at a location of the attachment, in a one-gravity environment, of an amount that is about equal to or equal to that which results from the external component having mass. 1. A bone conduction device , comprising:an external component including a vibratory portion configured to vibrate in response to a sound signal to evoke a hearing percept via bone conduction and including a coupling portion configured to removably attach the external component to an outer surface of skin of a recipient of the bone conduction device while imparting deformation to the skin of the recipient at a location of the attachment, in a one-gravity environment, of an amount that is about equal to or equal to that which results from the external component having mass.2. The bone conduction device claim 1 , wherein:the bone conduction device is a totally external bone conduction device.3. The bone conduction device of claim 1 , wherein:the coupling portion is configured to removably attach the external component to an outer surface of skin of a recipient of the bone conduction device while imparting total shear stress to the skin of the recipient at a location of the attachment of an amount equal to S, while further imparting a compressive stress of 0.5×S or less if a compressive stress is imparted.4. The bone conduction device of claim 1 , wherein:the coupling portion is configured to removably adhere the external component to the recipient of the bone conduction device.5. The bone conduction device of claim 1 , wherein:the coupling portion is configured to removably adhere the external component to the recipient of the bone conduction ...

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Номер записи: 52
10-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC PLAYBACK TIME ADJUSTMENT

Номер: US20190012135A1
Автор: "OConnor Shawn", Khaira Manpreet S., Newton Sydney, Sorensen Eric
Принадлежит:

An apparatus can include an audio playback device configured to provide an audio output to a user, and a controller configured to: receive an initial playback position within the audio output; determine that an off-ear event has occurred; identify a time corresponding to the off-ear event; instruct the audio playback device to pause the audio output at the identified time; and calculate a new playback position within the audio output based at least in part on the identified time. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an audio playback device configured to provide an audio output to a user; and receive an initial playback position within the audio output;', 'determine that an off-ear event has occurred;', 'identify a time corresponding to the off-ear event;', 'instruct the audio playback device to pause the audio output at the identified time; and', 'calculate a new playback position within the audio output based at least in part on the identified time., 'a controller configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to:determine that an on-ear event has occurred; andcause the audio playback device to resume playback of the audio output to the user starting from the new playback position within the audio output.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine that the off-ear event has occurred based at least in part on a metric corresponding to the off-ear event crossing at least one confidence threshold.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the audio playback device includes the controller.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the audio playback device is a headset or an earbud.6. A method claim 1 , comprising:an audio playback device providing an audio output to a user wearing the audio device;a controller receiving an initial playback position within the audio output;the controller determining that an off-ear event has occurred;the controller identifying a time corresponding to the off-ear event; ...

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Номер записи: 53
10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTHENTICATION

Номер: US20190012448A1
Автор: Lesso John Paul
Принадлежит: Cirrus Logic International Semiconductor Ltd.

Embodiments of the invention relate to methods, apparatus and systems for biometric authentication based on an audio signal, wherein the audio signal comprises a representation of a voice signal of a user conducted via at least part of a user's skeleton. Further embodiments of the disclosure may relate to biometric authentication based upon a combination of a bone-conducted audio signal, or a bone-conducted voice biometric process, with an air-conducted voice signal. 1. A method of biometric authentication , comprising:obtaining an audio signal comprising a representation of a voice signal of a user conducted via at least part of the user's skeleton; andperforming a biometric authentication algorithm on the audio signal to authenticate the user.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the audio signal is generated by an in-ear transducer.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the audio signal is a first audio signal comprising a representation of a first voice signal claim 1 , the method further comprising:obtaining a second audio signal comprising a representation of a second voice signal of the user generated by a microphone which is external to an ear of the user, andwherein the step of performing a biometric authentication algorithm on the first audio signal comprises performing a biometric authentication algorithm on the first and second audio signals to authenticate the user.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein performing the biometric authentication algorithm on the first and second audio signals comprises calculating a first biometric authentication score for the first audio signal claim 3 , calculating a second biometric authentication score for the second audio signal claim 3 , and combining the first and second biometric authentication scores.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the first and second biometric authentication scores are weighted as a function of one or more conditions.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 54
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Wrist and finger communication device

Номер: US20170013338A1
Автор: Kevin Johan WONG, Marcus LEUNG-SHEA
Принадлежит: Origami Group Ltd

A wrist and finger communication device ( 10 ) includes a strap ( 12 ), a communication module ( 14 ) connected with the strap ( 12 ) and a watch head ( 26 ). The communication module ( 14 ) includes a voice module ( 18 ) having a microphone ( 20 ), and a speaker ( 22 ) or a bone conduction actuator ( 24 ). The bone conduction actuator ( 24 ) may be provided on the communication module ( 14 ) or on a ring-shaped member ( 30 ) to be worn on the user's finger. The speaker ( 22 ) may be provided on the communication module ( 14 ) and extendible to a palm region of the user's hand cupped over the user's ear.

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Номер записи: 55
11-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HEARING

Номер: US20180014128A1
Автор: FAY Jonathan P., PURIA Sunil, ROSEN Micha, Rucker Paul, Stone James
Принадлежит:

A device to transmit an audio signal to a user comprises a transducer and a support. The support is configured for placement on the eardrum to drive the eardrum. The transducer is coupled to the support at a first location to decrease occlusion and a second location to drive the eardrum. The transducer may comprise one or more of an electromagnetic balanced armature transducer, a piezoelectric transducer, a magnetostrictive transducer, a photostrictive transducer, or a coil and magnet. The device may find use with open canal hearing aids. 1. A device to inductively transmit an audio signal to a user , the user having an ear comprising an ear canal and an eardrum , the device comprising:a first coil configured to fit in the ear canal; anda transducer configured for placement at least partially against the eardrum, the transducer comprising a second coil wherein the second coil is separated from and adapted to be inductively coupled to the first coil.2. A device according to wherein the transducer further comprises a third coil and wherein the second coil is electrically connected to the third coil.3. A device according to wherein the transducer further comprises a moveable structure configured to move in response to a magnetic field.4. A device according to wherein the moveable structure extends along a first elongate direction and an extension structure extends along a second elongate dimension which is transverse or angled relative to the first elongate dimension.5. A device according to wherein the transducer is a balanced armature transducer.6. A device according to wherein the transducer is coupled to a support at a first location claim 5 , the support being configured for placement at least partially against the eardrum.7. A device according to wherein the transducer is coupled to the support through at least one compression structure claim 5 , the compression structure configured to urge the transducer toward the eardrum when the support is positioned against ...

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Номер записи: 56
10-01-2019 дата публикации

CUSTOM EARBUD SCANNING AND FABRICATION

Номер: US20190014309A1
Автор: Aguilar Jonathan, Chen Xiaowei, Fei Robert J., Fligor Brian J., Gregoret Lydia, Guggenberger Keith, Rishton Michael L., Wilfert David J., Zubiate Brett
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A system includes a first scanner having an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity. The medium attenuates, at first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and attenuates, at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength. An emitter is configured to generate light to illuminate the interior surface and a detector is configured to receive light from the interior surface. The scanner further includes a processor configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape based on the light. A design computer is configured to modify the first electronic representation into a three-dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape and a fabricator configured to fabricate, based at least on the modified first electronic representation, an earbud. 1. A system comprising: an inflatable membrane configured to be inflated with a medium to conform an exterior surface of the inflatable membrane to an interior shape of a cavity, the medium attenuating, at a first rate per unit length, light having a first optical wavelength, and attenuating, at a second rate per unit length, light having a second optical wavelength;', 'an emitter configured to generate light to illuminate an interior surface of the inflatable membrane;', 'a detector configured to receive light from the interior surface of the inflatable membrane, the received light comprising light at the first optical wavelength and the second optical wavelength; and', 'a processor configured to generate a first electronic representation of the interior shape based on the received light;, 'a first scanner comprisinga design computer configured to modify the first electronic representation into a three-dimensional shape corresponding to at least a portion of the interior shape; anda fabricator configured to fabricate, based ...

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Номер записи: 57
15-01-2015 дата публикации

VIBRATION ISOLATION IN A BONE CONDUCTION DEVICE

Номер: US20150016649A1
Автор: Andersson Marcus, Asnes Gunnar Kristian, MORRIS David N., Van Himbeeck Carl
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A bone conduction device, including a bone fixture adapted to be fixed to bone, a vibratory element adapted to be attached to the bone fixture and configured to vibrate in response to sound signals, and a vibration isolator adapted to be disposed between the vibratory element and the bone. 1. A bone conduction device , comprising:a bone fixture adapted to be fixed to bone;a vibratory element adapted to be attached to the bone fixture and configured to vibrate in response to a sound signal; anda vibration isolator adapted to be disposed between the vibratory element and the bone.2. The bone conduction device of claim 1 , wherein the vibratory element comprises:an implantable plate configured to vibrate in response to vibrations generated by an external plate.3. The bone conduction device of claim 2 , wherein:the implantable plate comprises a magnetic plate; andthe external plate comprises a magnetic plate.4. The bone conduction device of claim 1 , wherein the vibratory element comprises an actuator configured to generate mechanical vibrations in response to delivery of electrical signals thereto.5. The bone conduction device of claim 4 , wherein the actuator is an electromagnetic actuator.6. The bone conduction device of claim 4 , wherein the actuator is a piezoelectric actuator.7. The bone conduction device of claim 1 , wherein the vibration isolator comprises a substantially planar ring disposed substantially around the outer surface of the bone fixture.8. The bone conduction device of claim 7 , wherein the vibration isolator comprises a plurality of projections extending from the surface of the isolator abutting the skull.9. The bone conduction device of claim 1 , wherein the vibration isolator is a coating on the surface of the vibratory element adjacent the skull.10. The bone conduction device of claim 1 , wherein the vibration isolator is a layer attached to the surface of the vibratory element adjacent the skull.11. The bone conduction device of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 58
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Vibration output device having improved structure and portable electronic device comprising same

Номер: US20190014416A1
Автор: Jae Yong Kim, Yoon Kyu Kang
Принадлежит: YEIL ELECTRONICS CO Ltd

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, provided are a vibration output device and a portable electronic apparatus outputting vibration. An embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a vibration output device including: a magnetic circuit generating vibration; a yoke part contacting an upper surface of the magnetic circuit; an elastic part performing a vibration motion in contact with at least a part of the upper surface of the yoke part, the elastic part including at least two vibration parts which vibrate with the vibration of the magnetic circuit; and a vibration plate contacting at least a part of the upper surface of the yoke part and outputting the vibration to the outside with the vibration of the yoke part, in which the yoke part includes a yoke body contacting the upper surface of the magnetic circuit, and a yoke plate provided on the upper surface of the yoke body and having a plurality of protruding surfaces on the upper surface of the yoke body, and having different shapes in accordance with the number of vibration parts, and a vibration output speaker including the same.

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Номер записи: 59
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEMS FOR BONE CONDUCTION SPEAKER

Номер: US20190014425A1
Автор: Chen Hao, Chen Qian, LIAO Fengyun, Qi Xin, ZHENG Jinbo
Принадлежит: SHENZHEN VOXTECH CO., LTD.

Methods and apparatus are described herein related to improving the sound quality of a bone conduction speaker. The sound quality of the bone conduction speaker is adjusted in the sound generation, sound transferring, and sound receiving of the bone conduction speaker by designing vibration generation manners and vibration transfer structures. 1. A method for improving sound quality of a bone conduction speaker , wherein the method comprises providing a bone conduction speaker , the bone conduction speaker comprising:a housing, a transducer, and a first vibration conductive plate; whereinthe first vibration conductive plate is physically connected to the transducer;the first vibration conductive plate is physically connected to the housing;the first vibration conductive plate generates a first resonance peak; andthe transducer generates at least another resonance peak.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transducer includes at least one vibration board and a second vibration conductive plate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the the first resonance peak and the at least another resonance peak are within a frequency range perceivable by human ears.4. The method of claim 2 , whereinthe transducer includes at least one voice coil and at least one magnetic circuit,the voice coil is connected to the vibration board, andthe magnetic circuit is connected to the second vibration conductive plate.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein a stiffness coefficient of the vibration board is larger than a stiffness coefficient of the second vibration conductive plate.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second vibration conductive plate is an elastic plate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bone conduction speaker includes at least one contact surface claim 1 , and the contact surface is in contact with a user and transfers vibrations to the user.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first vibration conductive plate is an elastic plate.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein at ...

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Номер записи: 60
14-01-2021 дата публикации

LOUDSPEAKER APPARATUS

Номер: US20210014602A1
Автор: JIANG Zhuyang, LI Chaowu, YOU Fen
Принадлежит: SHENZHEN VOXTECH CO., LTD.

The present disclosure discloses a loudspeaker apparatus, including an earphone core housing configured to accommodate an earphone core; and a circuit housing including an accommodating body and a cover. The accommodating body may include a cavity with an opening at one end, and the cover may be disposed on the opening for sealing the cavity. The circuit housing may accommodate a control circuit. The control circuit may drive the earphone core to vibrate to generate sound. The loudspeaker apparatus may further include an ear hook configured to connect the earphone core housing and the circuit housing, and a button disposed at a button hole on the circuit housing. The button may move relative to the button hole to generate a control signal for the control circuit. The loudspeaker apparatus may further include an elastic pad disposed between the button and the button hole. The elastic pad may hinder a movement of the button toward the button hole. In the present disclosure, a waterproof effect of the loudspeaker apparatus may be improved and a space occupied by a button may be reduced by providing an elastic pad between the button and the button hole. 1. A loudspeaker apparatus , comprising:an earphone core housing configured to accommodate an earphone core;a circuit housing including an accommodating body and a cover, the accommodating body including a cavity with an opening at one end, and the cover being disposed on the opening for sealing the cavity, the circuit housing accommodating a control circuit, the control circuit driving the earphone core to vibrate to generate sound;an ear hook configured to connect the earphone core housing and the circuit housing;a button disposed at a button hole on the circuit housing, the button moving relative to the button hole to generate a control signal for the control circuit; andan elastic pad disposed between the button and the button hole, the elastic pad hindering a movement of the button toward the button hole.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 61
14-01-2021 дата публикации

MITIGATING CROSSTALK IN TISSUE CONDUCTION AUDIO SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210014614A1
Автор: Donley Jacob Ryan, Khaleghimeybodi Morteza
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An audio system on a headset presents audio content via tissue conduction to an inner ear of a first ear of a user. The system monitors, via one or more sensors on the headset, data about the presented audio content. The one or more sensors including at least one sensor configured to capture data about the presented audio content at a second ear of the user. The system estimates array transfer functions (ATFs) associated with the data, and generates sound filters for the transducer array using the estimated ATFs. The system presents adjusted audio content based in part on the sound filters. The adjusted audio content has a damped region at the second ear such that the amplitude of the adjusted audio content at the first ear has a higher amplitude than at the second ear. 1. A method comprising:presenting audio content via a transducer array that presents audio content via tissue conduction to an inner ear of a first ear of a user;monitoring, via one or more sensors on a headset, data about the presented audio content, the one or more sensors including a first group of sensors and a second group of sensors, and the first group of sensors is proximate to the first ear, and the second group of sensors is proximate to a second ear of the user and includes the at least one sensor, and at least one sensor of the one or more sensors is configured to capture data about the presented audio content at the second ear;estimating array transfer functions (ATFs) associated with the data;generating sound filters for the transducer array using the estimated ATFs; andpresenting adjusted audio content, via the transducer array, based in part on the sound filters, wherein the adjusted audio content has a damped region at the second ear such that the amplitude of the adjusted audio content at the first ear has a higher amplitude than at the second ear.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tissue conduction includes at least one of cartilage conduction and bone conduction.3. The method ...

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Номер записи: 62
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Earphone

Номер: US20200015000A1
Автор: Daisuke Yoneyama, Nonomi SHIWAKU
Принадлежит: Audio Technica KK

The present invention provides an earphone having an improved balance between sound waves in a low-frequency range and in a high-frequency range. The earphone according to the present invention includes a diaphragm, and a sound emission surface that is spaced away from a front surface of the diaphragm. The sound emission surface includes a sound passing hole and a vent hole that sound waves generated by vibration of the diaphragm pass through. The sound emission surface is bulbous or dome shaped with a peripheral edge extending to a top part. The sound passing hole is disposed closer to the peripheral edge of the sound emission surface as compared to the vent hole. The vent hole is disposed closer to the top part of the sound emission surface as compared to the sound passing hole.

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Номер записи: 63
17-01-2019 дата публикации

MONOLITHIC COMPONENT FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

Номер: US20190015662A1
Автор: LEIGH Charles Roger, RAJE Milind Chandrakant, SVEHLA Martin Joseph
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A monolithic implantable medical device component includes multiple portions on a single substrate. The portions can be electrically connected to an electronics module, which may include output connectors and input connectors to and from the various portions of the substrate. A portion of the monolithic component to be disposed within, attached to, embedded in, or otherwise combined with a magnet retention feature, such as a plate. 1. A monolithic component for an implantable medical device , comprising:a substrate;a telemetry coil formed on the substrate;an electrical interface region formed on the substrate; anda region formed on the substrate configured to interface with recipient anatomy, and thereby act as one of a stimulator and a sensor.2. The monolithic component for an implantable medical device of claim 1 , further comprising:a second telemetry coil formed on the substrate.3. The monolithic component for an implantable medical device of claim 1 , further comprising:a return electrode formed on the substrate in signal communication with the electrical interface region.4. The monolithic component for an implantable medical device of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a flexible claim 1 , polymer substrate.5. The monolithic component for an implantable medical device of claim 4 , wherein the polymer substrate comprises a liquid crystal polymer.6. The monolithic component for an implantable medical device of claim 1 , wherein substrate comprises a plurality of layers.7. An implantable medical device claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the monolithic component of ; and'}an electronics module;wherein the electronics module is configured to electrically connect with the electrical interface region of the monolithic implantable medical component.8. The implantable medical device of claim 7 , wherein the electronics module is configured to electrically connect with the electrical interface region of the monolithic implantable ...

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Номер записи: 64
21-01-2016 дата публикации

Bone-Conduction Speaker

Номер: US20160021452A1
Автор: Tang Larry
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A bone-conduction speaker unit including a resilient metallic voice screen having a plurality of substantially equally spaced locking elements around a periphery thereof, coupling with a yoke supporting a centered magnet within a magnetic ring, the voice screen and yoke being above a metal cover of a housing to which a bone-conduction speaker so formed is affixed.

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Номер записи: 65
03-02-2022 дата публикации

HEADPHONES

Номер: US20220038812A1
Автор: MORI Tomoaki
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Headphones include a speaker unit, a baffle plate that fixes the speaker unit and includes a bass reflex port disposed therein, an ear pad disposed facing toward the baffle plate, and a sound absorber that is positioned between the baffle plate and the ear pad, and that has a hole facing the bass reflex port. 1. Headphones comprising:a speaker unit;a baffle plate that fixes the speaker unit, the baffle plate including a bass reflex port disposed therein;an ear pad disposed facing toward the baffle plate; anda sound absorber that is positioned between the baffle plate and the ear pad, and that has a hole facing the bass reflex port.2. The headphones according to claim 1 , whereinthe sound absorber and the ear pad are at least partially spaced apart from each other with a gap therebetween.3. The headphones according to claim 2 , whereinthe gap has a thickness that is greater than a diameter of the bass reflex port.4. The headphones according to claim 2 , whereinthe gap is a groove formed from a position facing the bass reflex port to a position facing toward the speaker unit.5. The headphones according to claim 1 , whereinthe sound absorber includes an opening at a position facing toward the speaker unit.6. The headphones according to claim 1 , whereinthe speaker unit has an active noise cancelling function.7. The headphones according to claim 1 , whereinthe hole has a diameter that is greater than or equal to a diameter of the bass reflex port.8. The headphones according to claim 3 , whereinthe gap is a groove formed from a position facing the bass reflex port to a position facing toward the speaker unit.9. The headphones according to claim 2 , whereinthe sound absorber includes an opening at a position facing toward the speaker unit.10. The headphones according to claim 3 , whereinthe sound absorber includes an opening at a position facing toward the speaker unit.11. The headphones according to claim 4 , whereinthe sound absorber includes an opening at a position ...

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Номер записи: 66
03-02-2022 дата публикации

PERSONALIZED CALIBRATION OF AN IN-EAR DEVICE

Номер: US20220038832A1
Автор: Faundez Hoffmann Pablo Francisco, Khaleghimeybodi Morteza, Miller Antonio John
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An in-ear device occludes an ear canal of an ear of a user. The in-ear device is configured to be calibrated such that the user perceives audio content as though the in-ear device is not occluding the ear canal. A transducer of the in-ear device presents audio content, and an inner microphone of the in-ear device detects sound pressure data within the ear canal. A controller of the in-ear device determines a blocked sound pressure at the entrance to the ear canal based on sound pressure data from an outer microphone. The controller generates sound filters custom to the user based in part on the detected sound pressure within the ear canal and the blocked sound pressure at the entrance to the ear canal. The controller adjusts audio content using the sound filter, and the transducer presents the adjusted audio content to the user. 1. A method comprising:presenting audio content via a transducer of an in-ear device, the in-ear device occluding an ear canal of an ear of a user;detecting sound pressure data within the ear canal via a microphone of the in-ear device;determining a blocked sound pressure at an entrance to the ear canal using sound pressure data from a microphone of the in-ear device that is configured to capture sound external to the ear;generating a sound filter customized to the user based in part on the detected sound pressure within the ear canal and the blocked sound pressure at the entrance to the ear canal, the sound filter configured to remove effects of the ear canal being occluded on presented audio content;adjusting audio content using the sound filter; andpresenting, via the transducer, the adjusted audio content to the user.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a length of the ear canal based on the detected sound pressure within the ear canal;determining, based on the length of the ear canal, an open sound pressure at the entrance to the ear canal; anddetermining a transfer function characterizing a ratio of the blocked ...

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Номер записи: 67
18-01-2018 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HEARING

Номер: US20180020291A1
Автор: FAY Jonathan P., PURIA Sunil, ROSEN Micha, Rucker Paul, Stone James
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A device to transmit an audio signal to a user comprises a transducer and a support. The support is configured for placement on the eardrum to drive the eardrum. The transducer is coupled to the support at a first location to decrease occlusion and a second location to drive the eardrum. The transducer may comprise one or more of an electromagnetic balanced armature transducer, a piezoelectric transducer, a magnetostrictive transducer, a photostrictive transducer, or a coil and magnet. The device may find use with open canal hearing aids. 1. A device to inductively transmit an audio signal to a user , the user having an ear comprising an eardrum , the device comprising:a support configured for placement at least partially against the eardrum;a transducer coupled to the support at a first location and a second location, the first location being spaced apart from the second location the transducer comprising a movable structure configured to drive the eardrum at a third location;a first coil electrically coupled to the transducer;an extension structure extending from the movable structure;wherein the movable structure comprises at least one of a reed or an armature and wherein moveable structure is configured to move in response to a magnetic field;wherein the movable structure extends along a first elongate dimension and the extension structure extends along a second elongate dimension which is transverse or angled relative to the first elongate dimension.2. The device of wherein the device further comprises an input comprising a second coil adapted to be inductively coupled to the first coil.3. The device of wherein the transducer includes a third coil claim 1 , the first coil being electrically connected to the third coil.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the transducer comprises an electromagnetic balanced armature transducer.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is configured such that the third location is at an umbo of the ear when the support is ...

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Номер записи: 68
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE VENTING FOR HEARING INSTRUMENTS

Номер: US20180020296A1
Автор: WENZEL Stuart W.
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An ear tip apparatus for use with a hearing device is provided and comprises a malleable structure. The malleable structure is sized and configured for placement in an ear canal of a user. The malleable structure is deformable to allow an adjustable venting of the ear canal, thereby minimizing the occlusion effect. Methodology for adjusting a degree of venting of the ear canal is also provided, including the automatic adjustments. Adjusting the degree of venting may be done in response to one or more of detected feedback or an environmental cue. 1. An ear tip apparatus for use with a hearing device , the ear tip comprising:a malleable structure sized and configured for placement in an ear canal of a user, the malleable structure having a cross-section shaped to define at least one channel between an inner wall of the ear canal and an outer surface of the malleable structure for venting of the ear canal;an output transducer positioned in the malleable structure,wherein the malleable structure is deformable to adjust the cross-section thereof so as to vary a size of the at least one channel to adjust a degree of venting provided by the at least one channel; andan actuator coupled to the malleable structure and operable to cause the malleable structure to deform,wherein the actuator comprises a slider configured for translation and/or rotation relative to the malleable structure.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the slider comprises one or more threads to facilitate rotation relative to the malleable structure.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein translating the slider toward the malleable structure deforms the malleable structure to increase the size of the at least one channel to reduce the degree of venting provided by the at least one channel.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the actuator further comprises an elongate element coupled to the malleable structure and the slider claim 1 , wherein the malleable structure is disposed over the elongate element ...

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Номер записи: 69
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSDUCER WITH EXPANDED MAGNETIC FLUX FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20180020300A1
Автор: Andersson Marcus, Asnes Kristian Gunnar, GUSTAFSSON Johan
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An apparatus, including an external component of a medical device including an electromagnetic actuator configured such that static magnetic flux of the electromagnetic actuator removably retains the external component to a recipient thereof. 1. An apparatus , comprising:an external component of a medical device including an electromagnetic actuator, whereinstatic magnetic flux of the electromagnetic actuator removably retains the external component to a recipient thereof, andpermanent magnets of the static magnetic flux generator are outboard of a dynamic magnetic flux generator.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the apparatus is a passive transcutaneous bone conduction device configured to effectively evoke a hearing percept; andthe external component is an external component of the passive transcutaneous bone conduction device.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising:an implantable component of the passive transcutaneous bone conduction device comprising ferromagnetic material, wherein the apparatus is configured such that the static magnetic flux extends through skin of the recipient to the implantable component resulting in magnetic attraction between the external medical device component and the implantable component, thereby removably retaining the external component to the recipient.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the external component includes permanent magnets configured to generate the static magnetic flux, wherein the permanent magnets are part of a seismic mass of the external component and generate the static magnetic flux to removably retain the external component to a recipient.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the external component is configured to generate a dynamic magnetic flux that interacts with the static magnetic flux in the external component to actuate the actuator.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein:the external component includes one or more permanent magnets that generate the static magnetic flux with which the ...

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Номер записи: 70
18-01-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT OF AN IMPLANTABLE DEVICE

Номер: US20180020301A1
Автор: Andersson Marcus, GUSTAFSSON Johan, HILLBRATT Martin Evert Gustaf, NYSTRÖEM Dan, OPLINGER Kenneth
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An implantable component, such as that utilized for a bone conduction device, the implantable component including a housing and a piezoelectric transducer, wherein the implantable component is configured to prevent the piezoelectric transducer from moving inside the housing. The implantable component can be configured to temporarily prevent the piezoelectric transducer from moving inside the housing. 1. An implantable component , comprising:a housing; anda piezoelectric transducer, whereinthe implantable component is configured to prevent the piezoelectric transducer from moving inside the housing.2. The implantable component of claim 1 , wherein:the implantable component is configured to temporarily prevent the piezoelectric transducer from moving inside the housing.3. The implantable component of claim 1 , wherein:the housing includes at least one housing wall section that moves relative to another housing wall section, wherein when the at least one housing wall section is in a first position relative to the another housing wall section, the at least one housing wall section applies a force directly or indirectly to the transducer so as to prevent the transducer from moving inside the housing.4. The implantable component of claim 1 , wherein:the implantable component includes a movable brace that prevents the transducer from moving inside the housing, wherein the movable brace is movable from outside the housing when the housing is completely sealed with the transducer and the brace therein to enable the transducer to move relative to the housing.5. The implantable component of claim 1 , wherein:the implantable component includes a ferromagnetic material that at least indirectly prevents the transducer from moving inside the housing, wherein the implantable component is configured such that exposure of the ferromagnetic material to a magnetic field moves the ferromagnetic material to enable the transducer to move relative to the housing.6. The implantable ...

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Номер записи: 71
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Spatial Audio Adjustment

Номер: US20180020313A1
Автор: Morishita Michael Kai, Seguin Chad
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The present disclosure relates to managing audio signals within a user's perceptible audio environment or soundstage. That is, a computing device may provide audio signals with a particular apparent source location within a user's soundstage. Initially, a first audio signal may be spatially processed so as to be perceivable in a first soundstage zone. In response to determining a high priority notification, the apparent source location of the first audio signal may be moved to a second soundstage zone and an audio signal associated with the notification may be spatially processed so as to be perceivable in the first soundstage zone. In response to determining user speech, the apparent source location of the first audio signal may be moved to a different soundstage zone. 1. A method comprising:driving an audio output device of a computing device with a first audio signal;receiving, via at least one microphone, audio information;determining user speech based on the received audio information; and spatially processing the first audio signal for perception in a soundstage zone; and', 'driving the audio output device with the spatially-processed first audio signal, such that the first audio signal is perceivable in the soundstage zone., 'in response to determining user speech2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the audio information comprises receiving the audio information via a microphone array claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises directing claim 1 , by the microphone array claim 1 , a listening beam toward a user of the computing device claim 1 , wherein determining user speech further comprises determining that a signal-to-noise ratio of the audio information is above a threshold ratio.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining user speech comprises analyzing the audio information with a speech recognition algorithm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining user speech comprises analyzing the audio information with a speech recognition ...

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Номер записи: 72
16-01-2020 дата публикации

HEADPHONE TRANSPARENCY, OCCLUSION EFFECT MITIGATION AND WIND NOISE DETECTION

Номер: US20200020313A1
Автор: Andersen Esge B., Grinker Scott C., HUA Thanh Phong, Saux Tom-Davy W.
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A headphone has a driver, an internal microphone, an accelerometer, and an external microphone. An audio processor analyzes signals to detect wind noise. Gain of lower frequencies is reduced relative to higher frequencies, in a first filter that is operating on an audio signal from the external microphone in a feedforward path, responsive to detecting increased wind noise. A second filter in an audio signal feedback path may be adjusted to compensate for the gain change in the first filter that may mitigate occlusion effect. Outputs of the feedforward path in the feedback path are combined to produce an audio signal for the driver. The driver produces sound in the aural canal that has transparency with reduced wind noise, relative to sound external to the headphone. Other aspects are also described and claimed. 1. An audio processing system for headphone transparency , comprising:a headphone having a driver, an internal microphone, an accelerometer, and an external microphone; and detect increased wind noise by analyzing one or more of signals from the internal microphone, the external microphone and the accelerometer, wherein the increased wind noise is detected by analyzing a difference in low frequency components of the signals picked up by the internal microphone and by the accelerometer;', 'reduce gain of lower frequencies relative to higher frequencies in a first filter that is operating on the signal from the external microphone in a feedforward path, responsive to detecting the increased wind noise;', 'adjust a second filter, in a feedback path, that is operating on the signal from the accelerometer, wherein the second filter is adjusted based on detecting the increased wind noise; and', 'combine outputs of the feedforward path and the feedback path to produce a signal for the driver to produce sound in an aural canal of a user of the headphone., 'an audio processor to2. The audio processing system of claim 1 , wherein the audio processor is to adjust the ...

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Номер записи: 73
22-01-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Номер: US20150023527A1
Автор: SATO Takafumi
Принадлежит: KYOCERA CORPORATION

An electronic apparatus that is hermetically sealable without hindering size reduction thereof is provided. An electronic apparatus according to the present invention includes a housing and a panel supported by the housing wherein the panel includes a first joint region attached to the housing by a first joint member as an adhesive. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising a housing and a panel supported by the housing , wherein the panel vibrates generating a vibration sound to be delivered by vibrating a part of a human body , andthe panel includes a first joint region attached to the housing by a first joint member as an adhesive.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , comprising a piezoelectric element supported by the panel.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2 , including a second joint region where a peripheral portion of a region of the panel supporting the piezoelectric element is attached to the housing by a second joint member having lower hardness than that of the adhesive.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the second joint member is a double-sided adhesive tape.5. The electronic apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a portion of the first joint region and a portion of the second joint region overlap each other.6. The electronic apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein an outline of the portion of the first joint region has an irregular shape in a planar view of the panel.7. The electronic apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein an outline of the portion of the second joint region has an irregular shape in the planar view.8. The electronic apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the outline of the portion of the first joint region has an irregular shape corresponding to the irregular shape of the second joint region.9. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive has elasticity.10. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the housing has a rectangular shape in a planar ...

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Номер записи: 74
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Optical Electro-Mechanical Hearing Devices with Combined Power and Signal Architectures

Номер: US20150023540A1
Автор: FAY Jonathan P., FELSENSTEIN Lee, PLUVINAGE Vincent, PURIA Sunil, Stone James
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An audio signal transmission device includes a first light source and a second light source configured to emit a first wavelength of light and a second wavelength of light, respectively. The first detector and the second detector are configured to receive the first wavelength of light and the second wavelength of light, respectively. A transducer electrically coupled to the detectors is configured to vibrate at least one of an eardrum or ossicle in response to the first wavelength of light and the second wavelength of light. The first detector and second detector can be coupled to the transducer with opposite polarity, such that the transducer is configured to move with a first movement in response to the first wavelength and move with a second movement in response to the second wavelength, in which the second movement opposes the first movement. 1101-. (canceled)102. A device to transmit an audio signal to a user , the user having an ear comprising an eardrum and an ear canal , the device comprising:at least one light source configured to emit a light output signal with at least one wavelength of light;at least one detector configured to receive the at least one wavelength of light, wherein the at least one detector is configured to receive the light output signal and convert the light output signal into electrical energy;circuitry coupled to the at least one light source to provide the light output signal, wherein the circuitry is configured to determine a positive electrical signal in response to a negative component of an audio signal, the circuitry configured to drive the at least one light source with the positive electrical signal in order to transmit the audio signals; andat least one transducer electrically coupled to the at least one detector, the at least one transducer configured to vibrate the eardrum in response to the at least one wavelength, wherein the at least one transducer is configured to couple to the eardrum from the ear canal and drive the ...

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Номер записи: 75
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Cartilage conduction hearing device using an electromagnetic vibration unit, and electromagnetic vibration unit

Номер: US20210021698A1
Автор: Hiroshi Hosoi, Masahide Tanaka, Yoji Hosoi
Принадлежит: Finewell Co Ltd

Provided is a portable telephone or an earphone or an electromagnetic-type vibration unit that comprises an electromagnetic-type vibrator including two mutually relatively moving portions supported via an elastic body, and that is configured to produce vibrations from at least one of the two portions for cartilage conduction. The elastic body provides a cartilage conduction portion to be contacted with the ear cartilage. The elastic body is disposed on or in the vicinity of an upper corner portion of a housing. One of the two portions is supported on a housing structure with the elastic body supported by the housing structure, and the other of the two portions is supported by the elastic body. Of the two portions, one with a greater weight is supported by the elastic body. Of the two portions, one or a portion connected thereto provides a cartilage conduction portion to be contacted with the ear cartilage, with the elastic body disposed between the two portions. From both of the two portions, vibrations to be conducted to the elastic body are obtained.

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Номер записи: 76
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Earphone Including Internal Duct

Номер: US20210021921A1
Автор: MIN Byung Il
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Disclosed is an earphone including an internal duct. The earphone includes a housing, a cover coupled to the housing and including a nozzle, and a speaker unit disposed in the cover. Here, the housing and the cover include, in common, a first space portion disposed in front of the speaker unit and a second space portion disposed in the rear of the speaker unit and partitioned from the first space portion. The speaker unit includes a yoke, a magnet fixed to the yoke, a plate disposed on a top surface of the magnet, a voice coil, a diaphragm disposed above the plate and to which the voice coil is fixed, a frame disposed outside the magnet, a first grill coupled to the frame and disposed above the diaphragm, and a second grill coupled to the frame and disposed on a front surface of the diaphragm and outside the frame. 1. An earphone including an internal duct , the earphone comprising:a housing;a cover coupled to the housing and comprising a nozzle; anda speaker unit disposed in the cover,wherein the housing and the cover comprise, in common:a first space portion disposed in front of the speaker unit; anda second space portion disposed in the rear of the speaker unit and partitioned from the first space portion,wherein the speaker unit comprises:a yoke having a cylindrical shape with an open top;a magnet fixed to the yoke;a plate disposed on a top surface of the magnet;a voice coil disposed between an outer circumference of the yoke, an inner circumference of the magnet, and an inner circumference of the plate;a diaphragm disposed above the plate and to which the voice coil is fixed;a frame disposed outside the magnet;a first grill coupled to the frame and disposed above the diaphragm; anda second grill coupled to the frame and disposed on a front surface of the diaphragm and outside the frame,wherein the first grill comprises a tuning hole and a tuning portion configured to cover the tuning hole,wherein the earphone comprises a duct formed of a space between an inner ...

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Номер записи: 77
22-01-2015 дата публикации

TRANSFORMABLE SPEECH PROCESSOR MODULE FOR A HEARING PROSTHESIS

Номер: US20150025595A1
Автор: Darley Derek Ian, Goorevich Michael, Single Peter Scott
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A method for operating an external component of a cochlear implant hearing system. The external component includes a speech processor module operable in a stand-alone mode of operation and a body-worn mode of operation, and a protective case. The method includes operating the speech processor module in the stand-alone mode, determining when the speech processor module is mounted in the case, and operating the speech processor module in the body-worn mode in response to determining that the speech processor module is mounted in the case. 1. A method for implementing an external component of a cochlear implant hearing system , the external component comprising a speech processor module operable in a stand-alone mode of operation and configured to be worn on the ear of a recipient , and operable in a body-worn mode of operation , the method comprising:operating the speech processor module in the stand-alone mode;determining that the speech processor module is mounted in a body-worn protective case; andoperating the speech processor module in the body-worn mode in response to the determination that the speech processor module is mounted in the case.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining when the speech processor module is not mounted in the case; andoperating the speech processor module in the stand-alone mode in response to the determination that the speech processor module is not mounted in the case.3. The method of claim 1 , when the speech processor module is mounted in the case claim 1 , the method further comprises:providing power from an on-board power supply to the speech processor module.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein determining when the speech processor module is mounted in the case comprises:determining when the speech processor module is mounted in the case based on identification information of the on-board power supply.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the identification information of the on-board power supply is a value of a ...

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Номер записи: 78
28-01-2016 дата публикации

System and Method for Determining an Attitude of a Device Undergoing Dynamic Acceleration

Номер: US20160026265A1
Автор: Chen Ian, Shaw Kevin A., Steele James V.
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A system and method for determining an attitude of a device undergoing dynamic acceleration is provided. A first attitude measurement may be calculated based on a magnetic field measurement received from a magnetometer of the device and a first acceleration measurement received from a first accelerometer of the device. A second attitude measurement can be calculated based on the magnetic field measurement received from the magnetometer and a second acceleration measurement received from a second accelerometer of the device. A correction factor, calculated based on a difference between the two attitude measurements, can be applied to the first attitude measurement to produce a corrected device attitude measurement. The device can be a headset having two sets of in-the-ear and behind-the-ear microphones, a digital signal processor, and a communications interface. The device may comprise two hearing aids, each having multiple microphones, configured to wirelessly intercommunicate. 1. A method , comprising:at a respective computer system having one or more processors and memory storing one or more programs that when executed by the one or more processors cause the respective computer system to perform the method, the method comprising:obtaining a first acceleration measurement received from a first accelerometer of a device, wherein the first acceleration measurement corresponds to respective movement of the device; andobtaining a second acceleration measurement received from a second accelerometer of the device, wherein the second acceleration measurement corresponds to the respective movement of the device and the first accelerometer is spaced apart from the second accelerometer in the device by an accelerometer offset distance.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first accelerometer and the second accelerometer are spaced apart from each other by the accelerometer offset distance on a rigid body.3. The method of claim 1 , including:determining a preliminary ...

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Номер записи: 79
26-01-2017 дата публикации

HEARING SYSTEM AND FINGER RING FOR THE HEARING SYSTEM

Номер: US20170026727A1
Автор: HOSOI Hiroshi, HOSOI Yoji, Tanaka Masahide
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The hearing system comprises a finger ring and a hearing device body. The finger ring includes: a first short-distance wireless communication portion; a vibration output portion disposed at a position that contacts a finger to convert a voice signal, which is received by the first short-distance wireless communication portion, into a cartilage conduction vibration and outputs it; and a first power source portion that supplies power to the first short-distance wireless communication portion and the vibration output portion. The talk device body includes: a second short-distance wireless communication portion that communicates with the first short-distance wireless communication portion; a microphone; a voice signal output portion that makes the second short-distance wireless communication portion output the voice signal according to a voice captured by the microphone; and a second power source portion that supplies power to the second short-distance wireless communication portion, the microphone, and the voice signal output portion. 120.-. (canceled)21. A voice signal reception attachment transmitting a vibration to a finger which is to contact an ear cartilage , used for a hearing system , comprising:a short-distance wireless communication portion;a vibration output portion to convert a voice signal, which is received by the short-distance wireless communication portion, into a cartilage conduction vibration and outputs the cartilage conduction vibration, the cartilage conduction vibration of the vibration output portion being transmitted to the ear cartilage via the finger with the finger contacting the ear cartilage which generates an air transmission sound in the external auditory canal to reach an eardrum;a power source portion that performs electric power supply to the short-distance wireless communication portion and the vibration output portion; anda power-source switch that turns on/off a power source of the power source portion, wherein the short-distance ...

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Номер записи: 80
26-01-2017 дата публикации

NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONE

Номер: US20170026737A1
Автор: ANDO Kozo, OTSUKA Koji, SHIMAZAKI Yumi
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A noise-cancelling headphone is provided that prevents degradation in the sound quality of the sound output from the driver unit caused by the sounds leaking through the vent hole for adjusting the sound quality. The noise-cancelling headphone includes a housing unit having an interior and an exterior, a driver unit attached to the housing unit, and a microphone collecting sound at the exterior of the housing unit. The housing unit includes an accommodating portion accommodating the microphone and a vent hole establishing communication between an air chamber behind the driver unit and the exterior of the housing unit. The housing unit is constructed such that emitted sounds from the vent hole are prevented from being collected by the microphone. 2. The noise-cancelling headphone according to claim 1 , whereinthe housing unit has a sound collecting hole establishing communication between the accommodating portion and the exterior of the housing unit,the sound collecting hole is disposed in a position on the housing unit which prevents the emitted sounds from the vent hole from being collected by the microphone.3. The noise-cancelling headphone according to claim 2 , wherein the sound collecting hole is at least 90 degrees separated from the vent hole in a circumferential direction of the housing unit.4. The noise-cancelling headphone according to claim 2 , wherein the sound collecting hole and the vent hole are disposed at opposite positions in a circumferential direction of the housing unit.5. The noise-cancelling headphone according to claim 2 , whereinthe sound collecting hole is disposed in an upper portion of the housing unit, andthe vent hole is disposed in a front portion or a back portion of the housing unit.6. The noise-cancelling headphone according to claim 2 , whereinthe sound collecting hole is disposed in an upper portion of the housing unit, andthe vent hole is disposed in a lower portion of the housing unit.7. The noise-cancelling headphone according ...

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Номер записи: 81
26-01-2017 дата публикации

ACOUSTIC OUTPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20170026751A1
Автор: Nakagawa Toshiyuki, SUZUKI Junya
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

[Object] To provide an acoustic output device capable of reproducing a more natural stereophonic sound giving a realistic sensation regardless of the influence of individual differences in the shapes of ears or an imperfection of the recording system or the reproducing system, through a combination of an air conduction sound and a bone conduction sound produced through bone conduction. [Solution] Provided is an acoustic output device including: an air conduction sound providing unit configured to provide an air conduction sound; and a bone conduction sound providing unit configured to provide a bone conduction sound. The bone conduction sound providing unit is positioned on a portion other than near an ear of a user when worn by the user. According to the an acoustic output device, it is possible to reproduce a stereophonic sound regardless of the influence of individual differences in the shapes of ears or an imperfection of the recording system or the reproducing system. 1. An acoustic output device , comprising:an air conduction sound providing unit configured to provide an air conduction sound; anda bone conduction sound providing unit configured to provide a bone conduction sound,wherein the bone conduction sound providing unit is positioned on a portion other than near an ear of a user when worn by the user.2. The acoustic output device according to claim 1 ,wherein output timings of an audio signal supplied to the bone conduction sound providing unit and an audio signal supplied to the air conduction sound providing unit are adjusted and supplied.3. The acoustic output device according to claim 2 ,wherein the audio signal supplied to the bone conduction sound providing unit is delayed to be a predetermined time later than the audio signal supplied to the air conduction sound providing unit.4. The acoustic output device according to claim 1 ,wherein the bone conduction sound providing unit is installed at left and right mounting positions of a head of the user ...

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Номер записи: 82
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Background of the invention

Номер: US20160029115A1
Автор: Wen Hong Shen
Принадлежит: Individual

An earphone includes an earphone body electrically connectable to sound source means, and a rubber plug member mounted at a front coupling rod of the earphone body and including a front end part adapted for insertion into the external auditory canal of the user's ear and a rear end part shaped like a set of petals or perforated flying disc and radially outwardly extended from the rear side of the front end part.

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Номер записи: 83
25-01-2018 дата публикации

CLOSED ACOUSTICAL ARCHITECTURE HAVING A CONTROLLED LEAKAGE

Номер: US20180027317A1
Автор: PEETERS Thomas Pieter J.
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An acoustical device includes a housing operative to be placed proximate to an ear of a wearer and a front volume partially defined by the housing. A controlled leakage path is disposed to acoustically and selectively couple the front volume of the housing with an exterior of the device. 1. An acoustical device , comprising:a housing operative to be placed proximate to an ear of a wearer;a front volume partially defined by the housing; anda controlled leakage path disposed to acoustically and selectively couple the front volume of the housing with an exterior of the device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controlled leakage path is partially defined by a hollow tube.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the hollow tube has a length greater than a width of the hollow tube.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the front volume is partially defined by a driver claim 1 , an ear pad claim 1 , and the ear of a wearer.5. The device of further comprising:a back volume arranged in the housing; anda driver arranged in the back volume.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the back volume is sealed.7. The device of claim 5 , wherein the driver is operative to convert an electrical signal into an audible sound.8. The device of further comprising a resistive acoustical member arranged in the front volume.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the resistive acoustical member includes a woven material.10. The device of claim 8 , wherein the resistive acoustical member includes a mesh.11. The device of further comprising an ear pad arranged proximate to the front volume of the housing.12. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controlled leakage path defines a communicative path between the front volume and the ambient exterior of the device.13. An acoustical device claim 1 , comprising:a housing;a back volume arranged in the housing;a driver arranged in the back volume;a front volume arranged in the housing; anda controlled leakage path, wherein the front volume is communicative with an ...

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Номер записи: 84
29-01-2015 дата публикации

BONE CONDUCTION SPEAKER AND COMPOUND VIBRATION DEVICE THEREOF

Номер: US20150030186A1
Автор: Qi Xin, YU YE
Принадлежит: SHENZHEN VOXTECH CO., LTD.

The present invention relates to a bone conduction speaker and its compound vibration device. The compound vibration device comprises a vibration conductive plate and a vibration board, the vibration conductive plate is set to be the first torus, where at least two first rods inside it converge to its center; the vibration board is set as the second torus, where at least two second rods inside it converge to its center. The vibration conductive plate is fixed with the vibration board; the first torus is fixed on a magnetic system, and the second torus comprises a fixed voice coil, which is driven by the magnetic system. The bone conduction speaker in the present invention and its compound vibration device adopt the fixed vibration conductive plate and vibration board, making the technique simpler with a lower cost; because the two adjustable parts in the compound vibration device can adjust both low frequency and high frequency area, the frequency response obtained is flatter and the sound is broader. 1. A compound vibration device in a bone conduction speaker , comprising:a first plate; anda second plate;wherein the first plate is connected to the second plate, vibrations generated by the first plate and the second plate have two different resonance peaks, and sounds are generated by the vibrations transferred through a human bone.2. The compound vibration device according to claim 1 ,wherein the first plate is a vibration conductive plate and the second plate is a vibration board, andwherein the vibration conductive plate is set as a first torus, and at least two first rods thereof converge to its center.3. The compound vibration device according to claim 2 , wherein the vibration board is set as a second torus claim 2 , and at least two second rods thereof converge to its center.4. The compound vibration according to claim 3 , wherein the first torus is fixed on a magnetic system.5. The compound vibration according to claim 4 , further comprising a voice coil ...

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Номер записи: 85
10-02-2022 дата публикации

Hearing device for occlusion reduction and components thereof

Номер: US20220046362A1
Автор: Jonas Raun HANSEN, Jonathan Boley
Принадлежит: GN Hearing AS

An earpiece includes: a first end; a second end opposite from the first end; a first channel extending from a first location that is closer to the first end than to the second end, to a second location that is closer to the second end than to the first end; and a first diaphragm, wherein the first diaphragm has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, the first surface of the diaphragm configured to be in fluid communication with a lumen in the first channel, wherein the first diaphragm extends in a direction that is parallel to, or that forms an acute angle with, a longitudinal axis of the first channel.

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Номер записи: 86
24-01-2019 дата публикации

PEN-TYPE HANDSET

Номер: US20190028580A1
Автор: HOSOI Hiroshi, HOSOI Yoji, Tanaka Masahide
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A pen-type handset has a clip portion as a cartilage conduction unit. The clip portion, of an elastic body, is supported on a main body with no direct contact of a cartilage-conduction vibration source in the clip portion with the main body. The clip portion supporting the cartilage-conduction vibration source is supported on the main body via a vibration isolating material. With the clip portion closed, vibration of the cartilage-conduction vibration source is not conducted to the main body; with the clip portion open, vibration of the cartilage-conduction vibration source is conducted to the main body. With the clip portion open, operation of an incoming-call display unit is prohibited. With the clip portion open, operation on an operation unit is invalidated. An incoming call is responded to by closing the open clip portion. 1. A pen-type handset comprising:a clip portion which forms a side face of a shape of a slim pen and of which a back part is put into contact with a tragus over a small area so as to conduct vibration to an ear cartilage so that air-conduction sound is generated inside an ear canal and is then conducted to an eardrum;a cartilage-conduction vibration source which conducts vibration to the clip portion;a sound source unit which feeds the cartilage-conduction vibration source with a sound signal in an audible range;a microphone; anda wireless communication unit which receives a sound signal for the sound source unit and which transmits sound from the microphone.2. The pen-type handset according to claim 1 , further comprising:a main body; anda vibration isolating means for isolating conduction of vibration from the clip portion to the main body.3. The pen-type handset according to claim 2 , whereinthe vibration of the cartilage-conduction vibration source is conducted to the clip portion, andbetween the cartilage-conduction vibration source and the main body, a vibration isolating material is interposed as the vibration isolating means.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 87
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Wireless Earpiece and Smart Glasses System and Method

Номер: US20190028793A1
Автор: Boesen Peter Vincent, Turner Jake Berry
Принадлежит: BRAGI GmbH

A method includes providing a set of earpieces comprising a left ear piece and a right ear piece, each of the earpieces comprising an ear piece housing, a wireless transceiver disposed within the ear piece housing, a processor disposed within the housing and operatively connected to the wireless transceiver. The method further includes providing a set of eyeglasses comprising an eyeglass frame, a wireless transceiver disposed within the eyeglass frame, a processor disposed within the eyeglass frame, and a first lens and a second lens operatively connected to the eyeglass frame. The method provides for communicating data between at least one of the set of earpieces and the set of eyeglasses. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communicating the data to display from the set of earpieces to the set of eyeglasses comprises wirelessly communicating the data to display from the set of earpieces to the set of eyeglasses and wherein the communicating the eyeglasses data from the set of eyeglasses to the set of earpieces comprises wirelessly communicating the eyeglasses data from the set of eyeglasses to the set of earpieces.3. The method of wherein the set of eyeglasses further comprises a film on an external face of at least one of the first lens and the second lens configured to display imagery.4. The method of wherein the imagery is augmented vision imagery and wherein the data to display is augmented imagery data.5. The method of wherein the imagery is assisted vision imagery.6. The method of wherein the set of eyeglasses further comprises a film on an internal face of at least one of the first lens and the second lens configured to display imagery.7. The method of wherein the set of eyeglasses further comprises a first film on an external face of at least one of the first lens and the second lens configured to display a first set of imagery and a second film on an internal face of at least one of the first lens and the second lens configured to display a second set ...

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Номер записи: 88
24-01-2019 дата публикации

MAGNET POSITIONING IN AN EXTERNAL DEVICE

Номер: US20190028820A1
Автор: JURKIEWICZ Tadeusz
Принадлежит:

A button sound processor, including an RF coil, such as an inductance coil, and a sound processing apparatus and a magnet, which can be a permanent magnet, wherein the button sound processor has a skin interface side configured to interface with skin of a recipient, and the button sound processor is configured such that the magnet is installable into the button sound processor from the skin interface side. 130-. (canceled)31. A button sound processor , comprising:an RF coil;a sound processing apparatus; anda magnet, whereinthe button sound processor has a skin interface side configured to interface with skin of a recipient, andthe button sound processor is configured such that the magnet is installable into the button sound processor from the skin interface side, and wherein a cross-section taken normal to a direction of expanse of the skin interface side and passing through about a geometric center of the skin interfacing side has only two discontinuities.32. The button sound processor of claim 31 , wherein:the button sound processor includes a side opposite the skin interface side that has a monolithic structure that extends completely across the sound processor from one side to the other.33. The button sound processor of claim 31 , wherein:the button sound processor includes a housing that has an inside surface opposite the skin interface side, wherein a protrusion extends towards the skin interface side in at least about a center of the housing.34. The button sound processor of claim 31 , wherein:the magnet is removable from the button sound processor subsequent insertion of the magnet into the button sound processor, wherein the only two discontinuities are established by componentry that enable the magnet to be removable.35. The button sound processor of claim 31 , wherein:the magnet is turn locked to the button sound processor.36. The button sound processor of claim 31 , wherein:the button sound processor comprises a first housing, the first housing ...

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Номер записи: 89
28-01-2021 дата публикации

EARPIECE FOR DETERMINING STATE OF CLOSING ELEMENT FOR VENT

Номер: US20210029439A1
Автор: Tiefenau Andreas
Принадлежит: GN Hearing A/S

A system comprising an earpiece, the earpiece having a first end facing a tympanic membrane, and a second end facing toward a surrounding of a user when the earpiece is worn by the user, includes: a vent channel coupled to a first vent opening at the first end, and to a second vent opening at the second end, wherein the vent channel comprises a vent port; a closing element comprising a first magnetic member, the closing element configured to cause the vent port to be open, and to cause the vent port to be closed; an inductive member comprising a conductive material, the inductive member configured for inductive coupling with a second magnetic member, wherein the second magnetic member is configured for displacing the closing element by magnetic interaction with the first magnetic member; and a processor configured to obtain an electrical measurement value of the second magnetic member. 1. An earpiece for an ear canal of a user , the earpiece having a first end and a second end , the earpiece comprising:ii) a vent channel having a vent port;iii) a closing element, the closing element comprising a first magnetic member, wherein the closing element is configured to cause the vent port to be open when the closing element is in a first state, and is configured to cause the vent port to be closed when the closing element is in a second state; andiv) an inductive member comprising a conductive material, the inductive member being configured for inductive coupling with a second magnetic member, wherein the second magnetic member is configured for moving the closing element by magnetic interaction with the first magnetic member.2. The earpiece according to claim 1 , further comprising a processing unit configured to obtain an electrical measurement value associated with the second magnetic member.3. The earpiece according to claim 2 , wherein the processing unit is configured to determine whether the closing element is in the first state or the second state based on the ...

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Номер записи: 90
28-01-2021 дата публикации

REMOTE INFERENCE OF SOUND FREQUENCIES FOR DETERMINATION OF HEAD-RELATED TRANSFER FUNCTIONS FOR A USER OF A HEADSET

Номер: US20210029484A1
Автор: Faundez Hoffmann Pablo Francisco, Khaleghimeybodi Morteza
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A headset comprises a frame and an audio system. The audio system includes a microphone assembly positioned on the frame in a detection region, the detection region external to an ear of a user wearing the headset, and within a threshold distance from an ear canal of the ear, the microphone assembly configured to detect an audio signal emitted from an audio source, wherein the audio signal detected at the detection region is within a threshold degree of similarity of a sound pressure wave at the ear canal of the user, and an audio controller configured to determine a set of head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) based in part on the detected audio signal. 1. A audio system comprising:a microphone assembly positioned external to an ear of a user and within a threshold distance from an ear canal of the ear, the microphone assembly configured to detect an audio signal caused by sound emitted from an audio source in a local area, wherein the audio signal includes a first portion in a first frequency band and a second portion in a second frequency band, wherein the first frequency band is lower than the second frequency band and the first portion of the audio signal is within a threshold degree of similarity of the first frequency band of a sound pressure wave at the ear canal of the user; and infer sound pressure for the first frequency band at an entrance of the ear canal as being the sound pressure in the first frequency band described by the first portion of the audio signal, and', 'determine a set of head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) based in part on the inferred sound pressure for the first frequency band., 'an audio controller configured to2. The audio system of claim 1 , wherein the microphone assembly comprises a plurality of microphones.3. The audio system of claim 2 , wherein at least one microphone of the plurality of microphones is located at a position greater than the threshold distance away from the ear canal of the user.4. The audio system of ...

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Номер записи: 91
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Coiling Device

Номер: US20190030587A1
Автор: Pfister Dennis M.
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A device for coiling an elongated flexible object into a predefined shape includes a length of wire which is formed with a minor winding and a major winding, the minor winding having an axis corresponding to the longitudinal axis of the object and being configured to conform to the cross section of the object, and the major winding being configured to conform to the predefined shape. In use of the device, the minor winding secures the device to the object and the major winding coils the object into the predefined shape. 1. A device for coiling an elongated flexible object into a predefined shape , the device comprising:a length of wire which is formed with a minor winding and a major winding, the minor winding having an axis corresponding to the longitudinal axis of the object and being configured to conform to the cross section of the object, and the major winding being configured to conform to the predefined shape;wherein in use the minor winding secures the device to the object and the major winding coils the object into the predefined shape.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the minor winding is configured to be wound around an outer surface of the object.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the wire is made of a super elastic material.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the wire is made of Nitinol.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the wire is made of a plastic material.6. The device of claim 2 , wherein the device comprises first and second ends and the minor winding comprises a first pitch which extends substantially between the first and second ends and a second pitch which is located adjacent each of the first and second ends claim 2 , and wherein the first pitch is larger than the second pitch.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the minor winding comprises a third pitch which is located between the first and second ends claim 6 , and wherein the third pitch is smaller than the first pitch.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the wire is made of a super elastic ...

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Номер записи: 92
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Communication Device

Номер: US20160035218A1
Автор: Peter Vincent Boesen
Принадлежит: Individual

An apparatus may include an ear piece housing, an intelligent control disposed within the ear piece housing, and a transceiver disposed within the ear piece housing and operatively connected to the intelligent control. An apparatus may further include a microphone operatively connected to the intelligent control, a speaker operatively connected to the intelligent control, and a sensor operatively connected to the intelligent control. An apparatus is adapted to receive input from the microphone and/or the sensor and communicate the input through the transceiver to an electronic device in operative communication with the transceiver.

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Номер записи: 93
01-02-2018 дата публикации

ACOUSTICALLY OPEN HEADPHONE WITH ACTIVE NOISE REDUCTION

Номер: US20180033419A1
Автор: Nielsen Ole Mattis, Shetye Mihir D., Silvestri Ryan C.
Принадлежит: Bose Corporation

A headphone includes an electroacoustic transducer and a support structure for suspending the transducer adjacent to a user's ear when worn by the user such that the headphone is acoustically open. A first microphone is coupled to one or more of the transducer and the support structure such that the first microphone is located in a substantially broadband acoustic null of the transducer. A processor is coupled to the headphone. The microphone receives sound pressure waves and outputs a related electronic signal to the processor. The processor uses the electronic signal to operate the transducer to reduce targeted sound pressure waves at the user's ear. 1. A headphone , comprising:an electroacoustic transducer;a support structure for suspending the transducer adjacent to a user's ear when worn by the user such that the headphone is acoustically open;a first microphone coupled to at least one of the transducer and the support structure such that the first microphone is located in a substantially broadband acoustic null of the transducer; anda processor coupled to the headphone, wherein the microphone receives sound pressure waves and outputs a related electronic signal to the processor, and wherein the processor uses the electronic signal to operate the transducer to reduce targeted sound pressure waves at the user's ear.2. The headphone of claim 1 , further including a second microphone coupled to at least one of the transducer and the support structure claim 1 , the second microphone being a feedback microphone located between the transducer and the user's ear claim 1 , wherein the second microphone receives sound pressure waves and outputs a related electronic signal to the processor claim 1 , and wherein the processor uses these electronic signal to operate the transducer to reduce targeted sound pressure waves at the user's ear.3. The headphone of claim 1 , wherein the first microphone is located substantially at a periphery of a basket of the transducer.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 94
05-02-2015 дата публикации

Electronic device

Номер: US20150036843A1
Автор: Akio Kihara, Kiyokazu Sato, Masanori Umehara, Motonori Imamura, Satoshi Mizuta, Shun Kazama, Tomoaki Miyano, Toshihisa Nabata
Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

Provided is an electronic device 1 , including: a piezoelectric element 30 ; a panel 10 configured to support the piezoelectric element 30 ; and a housing 60 configured to hold the panel 10 and conduct a vibration through the panel 10 , the panel 10 generating air-conduction sound and vibration sound that is transmitted by vibrating a part of a human body. The housing 60 includes a first housing portion 62 and a second housing portion 61 located inward of the first housing portion 62 , and rigidity-reinforcing portions ( 63, 150; 64, 160; 65, 66, 170 ) are disposed between the first housing portion 62 and the second housing portion 61 for improving rigidity of the housing 60.

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Номер записи: 95
05-02-2015 дата публикации

ATTENUATING TIP FOR HEARING AID

Номер: US20150036857A1
Автор: Wu Fan
Принадлежит: Zounds Hearing, Inc.

A hearing aid includes a speaker in a tip that is located in an ear canal. The tip includes a coupling, a retainer that mechanically engages the coupling, and a sleeve axially surrounding the retainer. The retainer attenuates lower frequencies than are attenuated by the sleeve. The sleeve is preferably a foam rubber and the retainer is preferably a composite material. A flange on the retainer reflects sound back into the sleeve for additional attenuation. It has been discovered that operation is improved if the outside diameter of the sleeve and the outside diameter of the retainer are in the ratio of approximately 1.75:1. 1. A hearing aid including an earpiece , wherein the earpiece is located in an ear canal during use , characterized in that the earpiece includes:a coupling containing a speaker;a retainer that mechanically engages the coupling, the retainer being formed separately from the coupling, and the retainer being formed of a composite material including an organic carrier and an inorganic filler; anda sleeve axially surrounding the retainer, the sleeve being formed of foam rubber;wherein said retainer and said sleeve attenuate different ranges of audio frequency.2. The hearing aid as set forth in wherein:a) said inorganic filler being substantially uniformly distributed within said organic carrier; andb) said composite material extending substantially entirely through said retainer.3. The hearing aid as set forth in wherein said retainer attenuates lower frequencies than are attenuated by the sleeve.4. The hearing aid as set forth in wherein said sleeve has an outside diameter claim 1 , a claim 1 , and said retainer has an outside diameter claim 1 , b claim 1 , and the ratio a:b is approximately 1.75: 1.5. The hearing aid as set forth in wherein the retainer has a first end for mechanically engaging the coupling and a second end opposite the first end thereof claim 1 , the first end having a first outside diameter claim 1 , and the second end having a ...

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Номер записи: 96
01-05-2014 дата публикации

Device comprising a plurality of audio sensors and a method of operating the same

Номер: US20140119548A1
Автор: Patrick Kechichian, Wilhelmus Andreas Martinus Arnoldus Maria Van Den Dungen
Принадлежит: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV

There is provided a method of operating a device, the device comprising a plurality of audio sensors and being configured such that when a first audio sensor of the plurality of audio sensors is in contact with a user of the device, a second audio sensor of the plurality of audio sensors is in contact with the air, the method comprising obtaining respective audio signals representing the speech of a user from the plurality of audio sensors; and analyzing the respective audio signals to determine which, if any of the plurality of audio sensors is in contact with the user of the device.

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Номер записи: 97
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Earphone Storage Device

Номер: US20160037250A1
Автор: Mark D. Hildebrandt
Принадлежит: SUNVENTRIX

A device for securing ear bud style headphones includes a main body and a pair of grommets coupled to the main body. The grommets include a flexible entry portion that defines an aperture through which a head portion of the headphones can be inserted into a cavity of the grommet. A cord portion of the head-phones can be wrapped around the main body and an end of the cord portion can be inserted into a slot.

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Номер записи: 98
04-02-2016 дата публикации

HEARING PROSTHESIS WITH A PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR

Номер: US20160037274A1
Автор: Andersson Marcus, Valckaerts Bart
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A hearing prosthesis including an actuator. The actuator includes a material that deforms in response to an electrical signal and that is adapted to, upon implantation in a recipient, transmit vibrations representative of a sound signal to an organ of the recipient, wherein the material is at least partially exposed to at least one of body tissue and fluid of the recipient. 1. A hearing prosthesis comprising:an actuator including a material that deforms in response to an electrical signal and that is adapted to, upon implantation in a recipient, transmit vibrations representative of a sound signal to an organ of the recipient, wherein the material is configured to be at least partially directly exposed to at least one of body tissue or fluid of the recipient.24-. (canceled)5. The hearing prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the material is substantially devoid of lead zirconate titanate.68-. (canceled)9. The hearing prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the material is doped with a second material that enhances osseointegration of the material with the skull of the recipient.1014-. (canceled)15. The hearing prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the material has a coating thereon claim 1 , and wherein the coating is configured to substantially prevent osseointegration of the coated portions.16. The hearing prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is adapted to be implanted such that the material directly contacts the skull of the recipient.17. The hearing prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the actuator includes:a first surface formed by the material, the first surface being adapted to directly contact the skull of the recipient, the first surface having a first surface roughness; anda second surface formed by the material located away from the first surface, the second surface having a second surface roughness, the first surface roughness being more rough than the second surface roughness.18. The hearing prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the first surface roughness is ...

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Номер записи: 99
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Method And Apparatus For Objective Assessment Of In-Ear Device Acoustical Performance

Номер: US20160037278A1
Автор: Laville Frederic, Voix Jérémie
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A method and apparatus for objectively assessing acoustical performance of an in-ear device having a passageway extending there through use a dual microphone probe that removably engages the passageway. The acoustical performance of the in-ear device is performed with the in-ear device inserted into the ear canal of the user and a reference sound source. A clip holding the probe in an acoustic near field of the sound source permits real time calibration thereof. The method and apparatus allow on-site and in-situ measurement of a predicted personal attenuation rating of the device, a subject-fit re-insertion test, an acoustic seal test, a rating test, a stability and reliability test, as well as a protection test of the device with an assessment of a filtered predicted exposure level at the ear for a specific noise exposure level. The apparatus may be simply housed along with the sound source for in-field evaluation tests. 1. An apparatus for objectively assessing in-situ an acoustic seal of an in-ear device in field environment conditions , the apparatus comprising:a controller unit operatively connectable to a sound source and to a sound measurement device;wherein the sound measurement device may be selectively engaged in a first position relative to an in-ear device to measure a first sound level outside the ear canal;wherein the sound measurement device may be selectively engaged in a second position relative to the in-ear device, such position occluding a passageway in the in-ear device, to measure a second sound level inside the ear canal;a supporting device that is mountable on the sound source, releasably supporting the sound measurement device thereon.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the supporting device is a resilient clip mountable on the sound source claim 1 , the clip releasably and resiliently holding the sound measurement device.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller unit controls operation of the sound source.4. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 100