公开(公告)号：US20140205118A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14108554

申请日：2013-12-17

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jun Whon Uhm ,  Jong Jin Kim ,  Yun Seo Ku ,  Dong Wook Kim ,  Jun Il Sohn ,  Heun Chul Lee ,  Jong Min Choi

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/1041 ,  H04R3/005 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: A method of determining an operation mode of a hearing device and the hearing device may include detecting an input signal of the hearing device, determining the operation mode of the hearing device by determining whether the input signal is a designated signal related to a programming mode of the hearing device, and controlling the hearing device according to the operation mode.

Abstract translation: 确定听力装置和听力装置的操作模式的方法可以包括检测听力装置的输入信号，通过确定输入信号是否是与编程模式相关的指定信号来确定听力装置的操作模式 听力装置，并根据操作模式控制听力装置。

公开(公告)号：US09807526B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14226118

申请日：2014-03-26

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jong Min Choi ,  Yun Seo Ku ,  Dong Wook Kim ,  Jong Jin Kim ,  Jun Il Sohn ,  Jun Whon Uhm ,  Jong Hee Han

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  A61B5/12 ,  A61B5/0484

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  A61B5/04845 ,  A61B5/125 ,  H04R25/305 ,  H04R2430/03 ,  H04R2460/03

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided to determine a parameter using an auditory model of a hearing loss patient. The parameter determination apparatus determines a similarity between a neurogram of a normal subject and a neurogram of a hearing loss patient, and determines an optimal frequency band for the hearing loss patient based on the similarity.

公开(公告)号：US09767829B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14328186

申请日：2014-07-10

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. ,  YONSEI UNIVERSITY WONJU INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION

Inventor： Jun Il Sohn ,  Yun Seo Ku ,  Dong Wook Kim ,  Young Cheol Park

IPC: G10L25/93 ,  G10L25/12 ,  G10L25/18 ,  G10L21/0224 ,  G10L19/04 ,  G10L21/02 ,  G10L21/0232 ,  G10L25/15

CPC classification number: G10L25/93 ,  G10L19/04 ,  G10L21/02 ,  G10L21/0224 ,  G10L21/0232 ,  G10L25/12 ,  G10L25/15

Abstract: A speech signal processing apparatus and a speech signal processing method for enhancing speech intelligibility are provided. The speech signal processing apparatus includes an input signal gain determiner to determine a gain of an input signal based on a harmonic characteristic of a voiced speech, a voiced speech output unit to output a voiced speech in which a harmonic component is preserved by applying the gain to the input signal, a linear predictive coefficient determiner to determine a linear predictive coefficient based on the voiced speech, and an unvoiced speech preserver to preserve an unvoiced speech of the input signal based on the linear predictive coefficient.

公开(公告)号：US09648428B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-09

申请号：US14092805

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Heun Chul Lee ,  Yun Seo Ku ,  Dong Wook Kim ,  Jong Jin Kim ,  Jun Il Sohn ,  Jun Whon Uhm ,  Jong Min Choi

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/552

Abstract: A wireless communication method of a hearing aid includes extracting an audio signal through a first hearing aid, determining a beam forming vector as a beam toward a rear of a user wearing the first hearing aid and a second hearing aid. The method may also include pre-coding of the audio signal using the beam forming vector, and transmitting the pre-coded audio signal to the second hearing aid through a first antenna. The first hearing aid may include the first antenna and the second hearing aid includes a second antenna.

公开(公告)号：US09319809B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14287422

申请日：2014-05-27

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Jun Il Sohn ,  Dong Wook Kim ,  Sang Wook Kim ,  Jong Min Choi

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R2460/17

Abstract: A hearing loss compensation apparatus includes a microphone configured to collect an ambient sound and generate an audio signal based on the collected ambient sound. A hearing loss compensation apparatus body inserted into an ear of a hearing impaired patient is configured to compensate for the audio signal based on auditory characteristics of the hearing impaired patient. The hearing loss compensation apparatus body is further configured to output the audio signal in a direction of an eardrum of the hearing impaired patient. A connection member is configured to connect the microphone to the hearing loss compensation apparatus body and fix a position of the microphone to be inside an ear canal of the hearing impaired patient.

Abstract translation: 听力损失补偿装置包括被配置为收集环境声音并基于所收集的环境声音产生音频信号的麦克风。 插入听力受损患者的耳朵中的听力损失补偿装置主体被配置为基于听力受损患者的听觉特性来补偿音频信号。 听力损失补偿装置主体还被配置为在听力受损患者的鼓膜的方向上输出音频信号。 连接构件被配置为将麦克风连接到听力损失补偿装置主体，并将麦克风的位置固定在听力受损患者的耳道内。

公开(公告)号：US09319806B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14156982

申请日：2014-01-16

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. ,  The Industry & Academic Cooperation in Chungnam National University (IAC)

Inventor： Yun Seo Ku ,  Jong Jin Kim ,  Jun Il Sohn ,  Jong Hee Han ,  Dong Wook Kim ,  Ji Hoon Kim

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/552 ,  H04R25/305 ,  H04R25/55 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/31 ,  H04R2460/03

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for low power operation of a binaural hearing aid, the method including determining whether a residual battery exceeds a predetermined threshold level, collecting an external audio signal, in response to whether the residual battery exceeds the predetermined threshold level, and transmitting the collected audio signal to a second hearing aid.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于双耳助听器的低功率操作的方法和装置，所述方法包括：响应于所述剩余电池是否超过所述预定阈值电平，确定剩余电池是否超过预定阈值电平，收集外部音频信号;以及 将收集的音频信号发送到第二助听器。

公开(公告)号：US20140330160A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14107244

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Jun Il Sohn ,  Jong Jin Kim ,  Jong Min Choi ,  Yun Seo Ku ,  Jun Whon Uhm ,  Jong Hee Han ,  Dong Wook Kim

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  A61B5/12

CPC classification number: H04R25/305 ,  A61B5/06 ,  A61B5/065 ,  A61B2562/0204 ,  H04R2225/025

Abstract: A hearing apparatus and method for measuring a distance between an eardrum and the hearing apparatus are provided. The hearing apparatus may include a signal output unit configured to output a first measurement signal, a signal identification unit configured to receive a second measurement signal, and a distance determination unit configured to determine the distance between the user's eardrum and the hearing apparatus.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量鼓膜和听力设备之间的距离的听力设备和方法。 听力装置可以包括被配置为输出第一测量信号的信号输出单元，被配置为接收第二测量信号的信号识别单元，以及被配置为确定用户的鼓膜和听力设备之间的距离的距离确定单元。

公开(公告)号：US20140307902A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14253007

申请日：2014-04-15

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yun Seo Ku ,  Jong Jin Kim ,  Jun Whon Uhm ,  Chang Wook Yoon ,  Dong Wook Kim ,  Jun Il Sohn ,  Jong Min Choi ,  Jong Hee Han

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  H04R1/1025 ,  H04R25/30 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R2225/31

Abstract: A hearing apparatus includes a coil and a coil operation mode selector configured to select either a first coil operation mode for communicating with a wireless communication terminal, or a second coil operation mode for wirelessly charging a battery of the hearing apparatus.

Abstract translation: 听力装置包括线圈和线圈操作模式选择器，其被配置为选择用于与无线通信终端进行通信的第一线圈操作模式或用于无线充电所述听力设备的电池的第二线圈操作模式。