公开(公告)号：US20110195676A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-11

申请号：US13088902

申请日：2011-04-18

Applicant: Thomas A. Victorian ,  David A. Preves ,  J. Virgil Bradley

Inventor： Thomas A. Victorian ,  David A. Preves ,  J. Virgil Bradley

IPC: H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04R25/558 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2460/03

Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges. The VOX also gates various sounds detected by the system to control possible echoes and ringing.

Abstract translation: 耳级全双工音频通信系统各自包括一个或两个耳附件装置，诸如耳内（ITE）或耳后（BTE）设备，无线地与诸如计算机的远程设备通信， 个人数字助理（PDA），蜂窝电话，对讲机或语言翻译器。 当用作助听器时，这样的系统允许听力受损个体与远程设备通信或通过远程设备通信，例如通过蜂窝电话与另一个人通话。 当被用作从远程设备无线地延伸的耳机时，这样的系统允许具有正常听力的个人私人地与远程设备进行通信或者通过远程设备进行通信，而不需要保持设备或佩戴连接到远程设备的任何设备。 每个耳朵附接装置包括容纳在装置内的语音操作交换机（VOX），以保持能量并因此最大限度地延长电池更换或充电之间的时间。 VOX还会对系统检测到的各种声音进行控制，以控制可能的回波和振铃。

公开(公告)号：US07822217B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-26

申请号：US12115423

申请日：2008-05-05

Applicant: Lawrence Hagen ,  Mark A. Bren ,  Randall W. Roberts ,  Timothy S. Peterson ,  David A. Preves

Inventor： Lawrence Hagen ,  Mark A. Bren ,  Randall W. Roberts ,  Timothy S. Peterson ,  David A. Preves

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R2225/53

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for diotically presenting second-order gradient directional hearing aid signals. The present subject matter provides an improved signal-to-noise ratio, and presents a desired directional signal to each ear. One aspect is a hearing aid system. In one embodiment, the system includes a first microphone system in a first device and a second microphone system in a second device. The first microphone system has a first output signal, and the second microphone system has a second output signal. Each output signal includes a first-order directional signal. The system further includes a first receiver circuit and a second receiver circuit. The combination of the first output signal and the second output signal provides a diotic presentation of a second-order gradient signal to both the first receiver circuit and the second receiver circuit. Other aspects are provided herein.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统，设备和方法来全面呈现二阶梯度定向助听器信号。 本主题提供改善的信噪比，并且向每个耳朵呈现期望的方向信号。 一个方面是助听器系统。 在一个实施例中，系统包括第一设备中的第一麦克风系统和第二设备中的第二麦克风系统。 第一麦克风系统具有第一输出信号，第二麦克风系统具有第二输出信号。 每个输出信号包括一阶方向信号。 该系统还包括第一接收器电路和第二接收器电路。 第一输出信号和第二输出信号的组合向第一接收器电路和第二接收器电路提供二阶梯度信号的二维显示。 本文提供了其他方面。

公开(公告)号：US07787647B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US10842246

申请日：2004-05-10

Applicant: Lawrence T. Hagen ,  David A. Preves ,  James Newton ,  Garry Richardson

Inventor： Lawrence T. Hagen ,  David A. Preves ,  James Newton ,  Garry Richardson

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/502 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/55

Abstract: A system for programming one or more hearing aids with a host computer, the system including a hearing aid programmer for wireless communications with the host computer. In various embodiments, the hearing aid programmer has at least one interface connector for communication with at least one hearing aid. Additionally, in various embodiments, the system includes a wireless interface adapted for connecting to the at least one interface connector of the hearing aid programmer, the wireless interface further adapted for wireless communication with one or more hearing aids. Varying embodiments of the present subject matter include a wireless interface which contains signal processing electronics, a memory connected to the signal processing electronics; and a wireless module connected to the signal processing electronics and adapted for wireless communications.

Abstract translation: 一种用于与主计算机编程一个或多个助听器的系统，所述系统包括用于与所述主机无线通信的助听器编程器。 在各种实施例中，助听器编程器具有用于与至少一个助听器通信的至少一个接口连接器。 另外，在各种实施例中，系统包括适于连接到助听器编程器的至少一个接口连接器的无线接口，所述无线接口还适于与一个或多个助听器进行无线通信。 本主题的不同实施例包括包含信号处理电子设备的无线接口，连接到信号处理电子设备的存储器; 以及连接到信号处理电子设备并适于无线通信的无线模块。

公开(公告)号：US07451256B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US11036197

申请日：2005-01-14

Applicant: Lawrence T. Hagen ,  David A. Preves

Inventor： Lawrence T. Hagen ,  David A. Preves

IPC: G06F13/12 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H02H5/04

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/502 ,  H04R25/558

Abstract: A hearing aid programming system with a host computer for providing at least one hearing aid program and having at least one personal computer memory card international association (PCMCIA) defined port in combination with a PCMCIA card inserted in the port and arranged for interacting with the host computer for controlling programming of a hearing aid. The host computer provides power and ground to the PCMCIA card and provides for downloading the hearing aid programming software to the PCMCIA card upon initialization. A microprocessor on the PCMCIA card executes the programming software. A portable programming arrangement utilizes a portable multiprogram unit to store one or more hearing aid programs which may be downloaded from the host computer. The portable multiprogram unit includes a wireless interconnection for transmitting selected ones of the programs to hearing aids to be programmed.

Abstract translation: 一种具有主计算机的助听器编程系统，用于提供至少一个助听器程序，并且具有至少一个个人计算机存储卡国际关联（PCMCIA）定义的端口，与插入在该端口中的PCMCIA卡相结合，并被安排用于与主机交互 用于控制助听器编程的计算机。 主机为PCMCIA卡提供电源和接地，并在初始化时将助听器编程软件下载到PCMCIA卡。 PCMCIA卡上的微处理器执行编程软件。 便携式编程装置利用便携式多路程序单元来存储可以从主计算机下载的一个或多个助听器程序。 便携式多路程序单元包括用于将所选程序中的选定程序发送到要编程的助听器的无线互连。

公开(公告)号：US20080273727A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-06

申请号：US12115423

申请日：2008-05-05

Applicant: Lawrence Hagen ,  Mark A. Bren ,  Randall W. Roberts ,  Timothy S. Peterson ,  David A. Preves

Inventor： Lawrence Hagen ,  Mark A. Bren ,  Randall W. Roberts ,  Timothy S. Peterson ,  David A. Preves

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R2225/53

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure Systems, devices and methods are provided for diotically presenting second-order gradient directional hearing aid signals. The present subject matter provides an improved signal-to-noise ratio, and presents a desired directional signal to each ear. One aspect is a hearing aid system. In one embodiment, the system includes a first microphone system in a first device and a second microphone system in a second device. The first microphone system has a first output signal, and the second microphone system has a second output signal. Each output signal includes a first-order directional signal. The system further includes a first receiver circuit and a second receiver circuit. The combination of the first output signal and the second output signal provides a diotic presentation of a second-order gradient signal to both the first receiver circuit and the second receiver circuit. Other aspects are provided herein.

Abstract translation: 公开的摘要提供了用于diotically呈现二阶梯度定向助听器信号的系统，装置和方法。 本主题提供改善的信噪比，并且向每个耳朵呈现期望的方向信号。 一个方面是助听器系统。 在一个实施例中，系统包括第一设备中的第一麦克风系统和第二设备中的第二麦克风系统。 第一麦克风系统具有第一输出信号，第二麦克风系统具有第二输出信号。 每个输出信号包括一阶方向信号。 该系统还包括第一接收器电路和第二接收器电路。 第一输出信号和第二输出信号的组合向第一接收器电路和第二接收器电路提供二阶梯度信号的二维显示。 本文提供了其他方面。

公开(公告)号：US06647345B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US10112965

申请日：2002-03-29

Applicant: Gordon J. Bye ,  Jeffrey C. Erdahl ,  David A. Preves

Inventor： Gordon J. Bye ,  Jeffrey C. Erdahl ,  David A. Preves

IPC: H04R2500

CPC classification number: A61B5/121 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3481 ,  G16H40/40 ,  G16H40/63 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: An improved hearing-related analysis programming system with a host computer for providing at least one hearing aid program and having at least one personal computer memory card international association (PCMCIA) defined port in combination with a PCMCIA Card inserted in the port and arranged for interacting with the host computer for controlling hearing-related analysis or programming of a hearing aid. The host computer provides power and ground to the PCMCIA Card and provides for downloading the hearing aid programming software to the PCMCIA Card upon initialization. A microprocessor on the PCMCIA Card executes hearing-related analysis or the programming software. A hearing aid interface for adjusting voltage levels and impedance levels is adapted for coupling signals to the hearing aid being programmed. Systems for performing hearing-related analysis include a portable audiometer system on a PCMCIA Card and operable with a portable host computer to analyze hearing of a patient, and a real-ear system on a PCMCIA Card and operable with a portable host computer to analyze output from a hearing aid in a patient's ear.

公开(公告)号：US5757933A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-26

申请号：US763520

申请日：1996-12-11

Applicant: David A. Preves ,  Timothy S. Peterson ,  Mark A. Bren

Inventor： David A. Preves ,  Timothy S. Peterson ,  Mark A. Bren

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04R29/005 ,  H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R2225/025 ,  H04R2225/53 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R29/006

Abstract: Apparatus for use as an in-the-ear hearing aid. The apparatus includes a housing having a shell and a face plate, wherein the shell is molded to custom fit a hearing aid user's ear. A first non-directional microphone system is included having a first output signal representative of the sound received. A second non-directional microphone system is included having a second output signal representative of the sound received. A switch mechanism is included having an operator extending through the housing for switching the in-the-ear hearing aid between a non-directional mode and a directional mode. In the directional mode, the microphone system is adjustable between a cardioid and super cardioid polar output pattern.

Abstract translation: 用作耳内助听器的装置。 该装置包括具有外壳和面板的外壳，其中模制外壳以定制安装助听器用户的耳朵。 包括具有表示所接收的声音的第一输出信号的第一非定向麦克风系统。 包括具有代表所接收的声音的第二输出信号的第二非定向麦克风系统。 包括开关机构，其具有延伸穿过壳体的操作者，用于在非方向模式和定向模式之间切换耳内助听器。 在定向模式下，麦克风系统可在心形和超心形极性输出模式之间调节。

公开(公告)号：US4790018A

公开(公告)日：1988-12-06

申请号：US13376

申请日：1987-02-11

Applicant: David A. Preves ,  William A. Johnson

Inventor： David A. Preves ,  William A. Johnson

IPC: H04R3/04 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H03G3/00 ,  H03G5/00 ,  H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/04 ,  H04R25/502

Abstract: A signal processing circuit for hearing aids includes a broadband peak detector for generating a control voltage based upon the sound pressure level of an incoming acoustical signal over its entire frequency spectrum. The control signal is used to determine the cut-off frequency of a voltage controlled adaptive high-pass filter. An amplified electrical signal, corresponding to the acoustical signal, also is provided to the high-pass filter. In setting the cut-off frequency, the control voltage causes the high-pass filter to selectively suppress the low frequency portion of the signal, generating a modified signal in which the noise component is reduced.

Abstract translation: 用于助听器的信号处理电路包括：宽带峰值检测器，用于基于输入的声音信号在其整个频谱上的声压级产生控制电压。 控制信号用于确定压控自适应高通滤波器的截止频率。 对应于声信号的放大电信号也被提供给高通滤波器。 在设定截止频率时，控制电压使高通滤波器选择性地抑制信号的低频部分，产生噪声分量减小的修正信号。

公开(公告)号：US20150373466A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14841294

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: Deborah Corti ,  David A. Preves ,  Jeffrey Paul Solum

Inventor： Deborah Corti ,  David A. Preves ,  Jeffrey Paul Solum

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/558 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/70 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved control of hearing assistance devices and hearing assistance applications. The present apparatus and method can be deployed on a hearing aid, a device in communication with the hearing aid, or on both. In one embodiment a programmable control, including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In one embodiment, a programmable control for a device including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In various embodiments, a programmable control for the hearing aid and a programmable control of the device are used to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是提供对助听器装置和助听器应用的改进控制的装置和方法。 本发明的装置和方法可以部署在助听器，与助听器通信的装置中，或两者上。 在一个实施例中，包括但不限于按钮或开关或传感器或麦克风的可编程控制器适于提供对助听器的功能或设置的控制。 在一个实施例中，用于包括但不限于按钮或开关或传感器或麦克风的设备的可编程控制适于提供对助听器的功能或设置的无线控制。 在各种实施例中，用于助听器的可编程控制和设备的可编程控制被用于提供对助听器的功能或设置的无线控制。

公开(公告)号：US09036833B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13088902

申请日：2011-04-18

Applicant: Thomas A. Victorian ,  David A. Preves ,  J. Virgil Bradley

Inventor： Thomas A. Victorian ,  David A. Preves ,  J. Virgil Bradley

IPC: H04R3/00 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R5/033

CPC classification number: H04R25/558 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2460/03

Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges. The VOX also gates various sounds detected by the system to control possible echoes and ringing.

Abstract translation: 耳级全双工音频通信系统各自包括一个或两个耳附件装置，诸如耳内（ITE）或耳后（BTE）设备，无线地与诸如计算机的远程设备通信， 个人数字助理（PDA），蜂窝电话，对讲机或语言翻译器。 当用作助听器时，这样的系统允许听力受损个体与远程设备通信或通过远程设备通信，例如通过蜂窝电话与另一个人通话。 当被用作从远程设备无线地延伸的耳机时，这样的系统允许具有正常听力的个人私人地与远程设备进行通信或者通过远程设备进行通信，而不需要保持设备或佩戴连接到远程设备的任何设备。 每个耳朵附接装置包括容纳在装置内的语音操作交换机（VOX），以保持能量并因此最大限度地延长电池更换或充电之间的时间。 VOX还会对系统检测到的各种声音进行控制，以控制可能的回波和振铃。