公开(公告)号：EP2476268A2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-18

申请号：EP10816093.8

申请日：2010-09-09

申请人： Ihear Medical, Inc.

发明人： SHENNIB, Adnan ,  VALENZUELA, Victor

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： A modular canal hearing aid assembly having a main module positioned in the ear canal and a disposable battery module laterally positioned in the ear canal. The main module incorporates the durable components of a hearing device including the receiver, microphone and electronics. The disposable battery module comprises consumable elements including battery and incoming sound port. The disposable battery module provides a unitary structure that is easier to handle, remove from the main module, and replace when any of the consumable elements is depleted or degraded. The canal hearing device assembly is generic in shape and provided with assorted seal tips for "instant fitting" without resorting to custom manufacturing.

公开(公告)号：EP3022948A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-25

申请号：EP14826999.6

申请日：2014-07-11

申请人： Ihear Medical Inc.

发明人： SHENNIB, Adnan

IPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  A61F2/18

CPC分类号： H04R25/70 ,  A61B5/123 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  H04R25/305 ,  H04R25/50 ,  H04R25/505

摘要： Disclosed herein are systems and methods enabling hearing aid fitting by a non-expert consumer. The method in one embodiment involves delivering a sequence of test audio signals corresponding to natural sound segments to a non-acoustic input of a programmable hearing device in-situ, while allowing the consumer to adjust fitting parameters based perceptual assessment of hearing device output. The sound segments define a fitting soundscape within the normal human auditory range, with each sound segment corresponding to one or more fitting parameters of the programmable hearing device. The consumer is instructed to listen to the output of the in-situ hearing device and adjust controls related to corresponding fitting parameters. In one embodiment, the fitting system comprises a personal computer and a handheld device providing calibrated test audio signals and programming interface. The systems and methods allow home dispensing of hearing devices without requiring specialized instruments.

公开(公告)号：EP3384686A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-10

申请号：EP16871649.6

申请日：2016-12-02

申请人： Ihear Medical Inc. ,  Shennib, Adnan

发明人： SHENNIB, Adnan

IPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/0484 ,  A61B5/12 ,  A61F11/00 ,  H04R29/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/43

摘要： Disclosed herein are systems and methods enabling self-fitting by a non-expert consumer. The method in some examples involves transmitting a wireless command by a computing device to a hearing device in-situ to produce a sequence of test audio signals corresponding to natural sound segments, while allowing the consumer to adjust fitting parameters based on perceptual assessment of hearing device output. The sound segments may represent a practical range of sounds within the normal human auditory range, with each sound segment selected to correspond to one or more fitting parameters of the programmable hearing device. The consumer is instructed to listen to the output of the in-situ hearing device and adjust controls on the personal computer's graphical user interface related to corresponding fitting parameters. The systems and methods disclosed herein allow dispensing or adjusting of hearing devices without requiring specialized instruments or clinical settings.

公开(公告)号：EP3022710A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-25

申请号：EP14826158.9

申请日：2014-07-11

申请人： Ihear Medical, Inc.

发明人： SHENNIB, Adnan

IPC分类号： G06Q50/22 ,  A61B5/12

CPC分类号： A61B5/123 ,  A61B5/6898 ,  A61B5/7415 ,  A61B5/7435 ,  A61B5/7465 ,  A61B5/7475 ,  A61B2560/0431 ,  H04R25/305

摘要： Examples of systems and methods for profiling the hearing ability of a consumer are disclosed. One example includes a personal computer and a handheld device configured to produce calibrated acoustic output at suprathreshold levels above 20 db HL, and at step levels of 10-20 decibels, and presented test frequency bands across an audiometric frequency range from 400 to 8000Hz. The consumer's minimal audibility levels are registered, and a hearing profile score is presented to indicate hearing ability and hearing aid candidacy. In some embodiments, band-limited natural sounds are presented. Systems and methods disclosed herein, with considerations for noise present in the consumer's environment, allow for rapid calibrated hearing profiling, using a standard personal computer and minimal hardware, thus particularly suited for self-testing outside clinical environments such as at home or the office.

摘要翻译： 披露了用于分析消费者的听力的系统和方法的示例。 一个例子包括个人计算机和手持设备，其被配置为产生超过20db HL的超阈值水平的校准声学输出，并且以10-20分贝的步进水平产生经过400-8000Hz的测听频率范围的测试频带。 消费者的最小可听度水平被登记，并且呈现听力概况得分以指示听力能力和助听器候选资格。 在一些实施例中，呈现带限自然声音。 考虑到消费者环境中存在的噪声，本文公开的系统和方法允许使用标准个人计算机和最少硬件进行快速校准听力分析，因此特别适合于在家庭或办公室之类的临床外环境之外进行自我测试。

公开(公告)号：EP3180927B1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-29

申请号：EP15832191.9

申请日：2015-08-14

申请人： Ihear Medical, Inc.

发明人： SHENNIB, Adnan

IPC分类号： G08C17/02 ,  H04R25/00

公开(公告)号：EP3180927A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-21

申请号：EP15832191.9

申请日：2015-08-14

申请人： Ihear Medical Inc.

发明人： SHENNIB, Adnan

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： G08C17/02 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04R2225/61

摘要： The present disclosure describes examples of systems and methods of wireless remote control of appliances using a canal hearing device upon manual activation of a switch placed in the concha cavity behind the tragus. In some examples, the lateral end comprises one or more manually activated switches, a wireless antenna, and a battery cell. In some examples, the wireless electronics include low energy Bluetooth capability. The appliance may be any device with wireless control capability, for example an electronic lock, a thermostat, an electronic lighting, a telephone, a kitchen appliance, a medical alert system, a television, a medical device, and a smart glass. The inconspicuous and secure wear of the canal hearing device may allow a hearing device user to enjoy a normal lifestyle, including exercise, and to discretely interact with wirelessly controlled devices.

摘要翻译： 本公开描述了在手动激活放置在耳屏后面的耳甲腔中的开关时利用耳道助听设备对设备进行无线遥控的系统和方法的示例。 在一些示例中，横向端包括一个或多个手动激活开关，无线天线和电池单元。 在一些示例中，无线电子设备包括低能量蓝牙功能。 电器可以是具有无线控制能力的任何设备，例如电子锁，恒温器，电子照明，电话，厨房设备，医疗警报系统，电视机，医疗设备和智能玻璃。 通道听力装置的不显眼且安全的穿戴可以允许听力装置用户享受正常的生活方式，包括锻炼，并且与无线控制的装置分离地交互。