公开(公告)号：US10085678B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-02

申请号：US14971215

申请日：2015-12-16

申请人： iHear Medical, Inc.

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： A61B5/12 ,  H04R25/00 ,  A61B5/00

摘要： Examples of systems and methods for rapidly grading the hearing of a user in accordance with WHO guidelines are disclosed. One example includes a personal computer and a test device configured to produce calibrated acoustic output at suprathreshold levels presented at an audiometric frequency range from 500 to 4000 Hz. The consumer's minimal response levels are registered, and a hearing ability score is presented to indicate a hearing grade and hearing aid candidacy. The hearing ability score may be representative of a classification of the WHO grading of hearing impairment. Systems and methods disclosed herein, with considerations for room noise present in the consumer's environment, allow for rapid hearing profiling, using a standard personal computer and minimal low-cost hardware, thus particularly suited for self-testing outside clinical environments such as at home, office, or retail store settings.

公开(公告)号：US10045128B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-07

申请号：US14990650

申请日：2016-01-07

申请人： iHear Medical, Inc.

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： H04R29/00 ,  H04R25/00

摘要： A hearing device test system for use by a non-expert user may include a hearing device comprising a sound processor and a speaker and a portable test unit including a test microphone acoustically coupled to an exterior of the portable test unit via an acoustic calibration cavity. The portable test unit may include a coupler at an opening to the acoustic calibration cavity configured to receive the hearing device at least partially therein and the test microphone may be configured to produce a calibration signal input responsive to acoustic calibration stimuli provided by the speaker of the hearing device. The hearing device test system may also include a processor associated therewith and configured to measure a level of the calibration signal input.

公开(公告)号：US09894450B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US15357942

申请日：2016-11-21

申请人： IHEAR MEDICAL, INC.

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  A61B5/12 ,  A61B5/00

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 at home. 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 representing a practical range of sounds 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 a programming interface. The systems and methods disclosed herein allow home dispensing of hearing devices without requiring specialized instruments or clinical settings.

公开(公告)号：US09769577B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14832751

申请日：2015-08-21

申请人： iHear Medical, Inc.

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04R2225/61

摘要： The present disclosure describes examples of systems and methods of wireless remote control of appliances and medical devices using a canal hearing device upon manual activation of a switch placed in the concha cavity behind the tragus. The manual activation of the switch may be by applying a force to the tragus by a finger of a user of the canal hearing device. In one embodiment 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. The appliance may be any device with wireless capabilities, 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 hearing device allows for active lifestyle, including exercise, and more discrete communications.

公开(公告)号：US20170070833A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15357942

申请日：2016-11-21

申请人： IHEAR MEDICAL, INC.

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  A61B5/12

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 at home. 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 representing a practical range of sounds 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 a programming interface. The systems and methods disclosed herein allow home dispensing of hearing devices without requiring specialized instruments or clinical settings.

摘要翻译： 本文公开的是使家用非专家消费者进行助听器的系统和方法。 一个实施例中的方法包括将与自然声音段对应的测试音频信号的序列原位传送到可编程听力设备的非声学输入，同时允许消费者基于听觉设备输出的感知评估来调整拟合参数。 声音段定义适合的声音景观，其表示正常人类听觉范围内的实际范围的声音，每个声音段对应于可编程听力设备的一个或多个拟合参数。 指示消费者听取原位听力装置的输出并调整与相应拟合参数有关的控制。 在一个实施例中，装配系统包括个人计算机和提供校准的测试音频信号和编程接口的手持设备。 本文公开的系统和方法允许在不需要专门的仪器或临床设置的情况下进行听觉设备的家庭分配。

公开(公告)号：US09088852B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-21

申请号：US13787653

申请日：2013-03-06

申请人： iHEAR MEDICAL, INC.

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/608 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/65 ,  H04R2225/31 ,  H04R2460/03 ,  H04R2460/17

摘要： Examples of modular hearing devices and tools for disengaging a battery module from a main module of the canal hearing device are described. The disengagement tool may be used to switch the modular hearing device to the power OFF condition, or to completely remove the battery module therefrom. According to examples described, the disengagement tool comprises a receptacle cavity shaped to accommodate the lateral end of the modular hearing device, the cavity including features arranged to actuate a handle of the battery module for automatically disengaging the battery module upon insertion of the canal hearing device into the receptacle cavity. Other examples describe features for holding the battery module with the main module in either the ON or OFF positions.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于将电池模块与运河听力装置的主模块分离的模块化听力装置和工具的示例。 分离工具可以用于将模块化听觉装置切换到电源关闭状态，或者从其中完全移除电池模块。 根据所描述的示例，分离工具包括成形为容纳模块化听力装置的侧端的容腔，腔体包括布置成致动电池模块的手柄的特征，用于在插入运河听力装置时自动脱开电池模块 进入容器腔。 其他示例描述了将主模块保持在ON或OFF位置的电池模块的特征。

公开(公告)号：US08867768B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13691624

申请日：2012-11-30

申请人： Ihear Medical, Inc.

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso ,  Greg Anderson

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/656 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/025

摘要： Examples of a removable earpiece assembly configured for coupling to a canal hearing device using a foil-thin clip are described. The earpiece assembly may be readily removed for replacement when soiled or degraded after use. The earpiece assembly may include a compliant element for contact with the ear canal in a comfortable and safe manner. The earpiece assembly may function as an acoustic seal and/or a retainer for the canal hearing device. The removable earpiece assembly may provide a highly space efficient solution which may be used with miniature canal hearing devices, including a CIC device. In some embodiments, disengagement of the earpiece assembly from the canal hearing device may be accomplished by a side peel motion.

摘要翻译： 描述了构造成用于使用箔薄夹与耦合到运河听觉装置的可移动耳机组件的示例。 在使用后弄脏或降解时，听筒组件可以容易地移除以便更换。 听筒组件可以包括用于以舒适和安全的方式与耳道接触的柔顺元件。 听筒组件可以用作用于运河听觉装置的声学密封和/或保持器。 可移动耳机组件可以提供高空间效率的解决方案，其可以与包括CIC装置的微型运河听力装置一起使用。 在一些实施例中，耳机组件与运河听力装置的脱离可以通过侧面剥离运动来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20200213782A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-02

申请号：US16813467

申请日：2020-03-09

申请人： iHear Medical, Inc.

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

摘要： The present disclosure describes examples of systems and methods of wireless remote control of appliances and medical devices using a canal hearing device upon manual activation of a switch placed in the concha cavity behind the tragus. The manual activation of the switch may be by applying a force to the tragus by a finger of a user of the canal hearing device. In one embodiment 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. The appliance may be any device with wireless capabilities, 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 hearing device allows for active lifestyle, including exercise, and more discrete communications.

公开(公告)号：US10097933B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-09

申请号：US14876545

申请日：2015-10-06

申请人： iHear Medical, Inc.

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

摘要： Examples of a subscription-based rechargeable hearing device system and methods are described. An exemplary system includes a hearing device and a charging device to charge the hearing device according to a subscription status. In some examples, a charging station automatically disengages the rechargeable battery cell upon insertion of the hearing device partially into a receptacle cavity of the charging station. The subscription may be verified using a remote server in communication with a subscription database.

公开(公告)号：US09805590B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14826721

申请日：2015-08-14

申请人： iHear Medical, Inc.

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  G08C17/02

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.