公开(公告)号：US20140003639A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13539128

申请日：2012-06-29

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Jesse Lee Jones

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Jesse Lee Jones

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/558 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/61 ,  H04R2460/03

摘要： Examples of systems and methods of wireless control of a canal hearing device by applying a magnetic field on the skin at the temporomandibular region of the head are described. An exemplary hearing device may include one or more magnetic sensors for wireless activation by the magnetic end of a remote control device applied inconspicuously to the anterior of the external ear. The activation of a reed switch magnetic sensor within the canal hearing device may be decoded by the electronics of the hearing device to implement a control command, such as volume change, program setting change, ON, or OFF. According to examples described, wireless control of the canal hearing device may be implemented with a natural, comfortable, and inconspicuous hand-arm motion. In some embodiments, multiple reed switches may be arranged to selectively respond to a magnetic field applied within distinct “hot spot” regions, for separate remote control commands.

摘要翻译： 描述了通过在头部的颞下颌区域的皮肤上施加磁场来对运河听力装置进行无线控制的系统和方法的示例。 示例性听力设备可以包括一个或多个磁传感器，用于通过不明显地应用于外耳前部的远程控制装置的磁端进行无线激活。 运河听力装置内的舌簧开关磁传感器的激活可以由听力装置的电子装置解码，以实现诸如音量改变，程序设置改变，ON或OFF之类的控制命令。 根据所描述的示例，可以以自然，舒适且不显眼的手臂运动来实现运河听力装置的无线控制。 在一些实施例中，可以布置多个舌簧开关以选择性地响应在不同的“热点”区域内施加的用于单独的遥控命令的磁场。

公开(公告)号：US20130294631A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13461327

申请日：2012-05-01

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Victor Valenzuela ,  Patrick Contioso

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/65 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/17

摘要： A removal tool for removing canal hearing devices from the ear canal, examples of which may include a hand piece and a removal loop having a wide section for placing over a knob handle structure incorporated within the canal hearing device, and a narrow section for interlocking with the knob handle to remove the hearing device from the ear. The removal loop is generally configured in the shape of keyhole to guide and transition of the knob and shaft of the knob handle into the narrow section for capture and interlocking therewithin. The removal tool may provide ease of use, particularly for individuals with poor dexterity and/or poor vision. In a preferred embodiment, the removal loop is made of a single formed wire for improved durability, lower cost of fabrication, and safe operation that minimizes contact with the walls of the ear canal.

摘要翻译： 一种用于从耳道除去运河听力装置的移除工具，其实例可以包括手部件和具有用于放置在结合在运河听力装置内的把手手柄结构上的宽部分的移除环以及用于与 将手柄从耳朵上移开。 去除环通常被配置为锁孔的形状，以将把手手柄的旋钮和轴的引导和转换进入狭窄的部分以用于捕获和互锁。 移除工具可以提供易于使用，特别是对于灵活性差和/或视力不佳的个体。 在优选实施例中，移除环由单一成形的线制成，以改善耐久性，降低制造成本，以及使与耳道的壁接触最小化的安全操作。

公开(公告)号：US07720242B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US11202643

申请日：2005-08-12

申请人： Greg Anderson ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Robert Schindler ,  Alex Tilson ,  Steve Blumenkranz ,  Ian Day

发明人： Greg Anderson ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Robert Schindler ,  Alex Tilson ,  Steve Blumenkranz ,  Ian Day

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/656 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： Various embodiments provide a flexible joint for extended wear hearing devices. One embodiment provides a flexible joint for a hearing device comprising a compliant tube having a lateral and a medial end, a pivotal portion and a lumen. The hearing device can include a CIC hearing aid positioned in the bony portion of the ear canal. The tube ends are configured to be coupled to lateral and medial device assemblies. The tube allows the lateral assembly to advance the medial assembly into the bony portion of the ear canal and have the lateral and medial assemblies conform to the shape of the ear canal via pivotal movement. The tube also acoustically decouples the two assemblies. The pivotal portion can comprise a necked portion or otherwise have decreased stiffness relative to other tube portions. The tube can be shaped to fit over and retain one or both assemblies.

摘要翻译： 各种实施例提供了一种用于扩展佩戴听力装置的柔性关节。 一个实施例提供一种用于听力装置的柔性关节，其包括具有侧向和中间端，枢转部分和内腔的柔性管。 听力装置可以包括定位在耳道的骨部分中的CIC助听器。 管端被配置为联接到侧向和中间装置组件。 管允许侧向组件将中间组件推进到耳道的骨部分中，并且使侧向和内侧组件通过枢转运动符合耳道的形状。 管道还使两个组件进行声学解耦。 枢转部分可以包括颈部，或者相对于其它管部分具有降低的刚度。 管可以成形为适合于并保持一个或两个组件。

公开(公告)号：US07551747B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-23

申请号：US11058097

申请日：2005-02-14

申请人： Timothy Cuongdung Huynh ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Dean Johnson ,  Richard Gable ,  Robert Schindler ,  Pat Contioso ,  Gregory Kushner ,  Richard Carl Urso ,  Adnan Shennib

发明人： Timothy Cuongdung Huynh ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Dean Johnson ,  Richard Gable ,  Robert Schindler ,  Pat Contioso ,  Gregory Kushner ,  Richard Carl Urso ,  Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/654 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/09

摘要： Embodiments of the invention provide a protective cap assembly for a CIC hearing aid. The assembly comprises a perforated cap configured to be mounted over the lateral end of the hearing aid to protect the hearing aid from contaminants. At a least a portion of the cap includes a protective coating and a plurality of perforations. The placement and size of the perforations can be configured to provide sufficient aeration and drainage to reduce a relative humidity of the cap interior when the hearing aid is positioned in the ear canal. The perforations also operate as sound conduction channels for conducting sound to the cap interior. The perforations have a minimum size wherein a single perforation provides sufficient acoustic transmittance to a hearing aid component such that a hearing aid performance parameter is not substantially adversely affected. They can also be configured to provide splash protection for the cap interior.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了一种用于CIC助听器的保护盖组件。 该组件包括被配置为安装在助听器的侧端上的多孔盖以保护助听器免受污染物的影响。 在帽的至少一部分包括保护涂层和多个穿孔。 当助听器定位在耳道中时，穿孔的布置和尺寸可以被配置成提供足够的通气和排水以减小帽内部的相对湿度。 穿孔也作为用于将声音传导到帽内部的声音传导通道。 穿孔具有最小尺寸，其中单个穿孔为助听器部件提供足够的声学透射率，使得助听器性能参数基本上不受不利影响。 它们还可以配置为帽盖内部提供防溅保护。

公开(公告)号：US20080031482A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11874011

申请日：2007-10-17

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Ian Day ,  Timothy Huynh ,  Alex Tilson

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Ian Day ,  Timothy Huynh ,  Alex Tilson

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： An embodiment provides a continuous wear hearing device to be worn entirely within the ear canal, comprising a receiver assembly sized to be positioned in the bony portion of the canal, a battery assembly and a microphone assembly. The receiver assembly includes a receiver for supplying acoustic signals to the tympanic membrane. The battery assembly is coupled to the receiver assembly and includes a metal-air battery and a battery vent. The microphone assembly is coupled to the battery assembly and includes a microphone and a microphone sound port. The sound port faces a medial direction with respect to the canal. The orientation and position of the microphone in the canal are configured to reduce fouling of the port by cerumen. The positioning of the microphone assembly defines an air cavity disposed between the microphone assembly and the battery assembly with the port and the vent fluidically coupled to the cavity.

摘要翻译： 一个实施例提供了一种完全佩戴在耳道内的连续佩戴听力装置，其包括尺寸适于定位在运河的骨部分中的接收器组件，电池组件和麦克风组件。 接收器组件包括用于向鼓膜提供声信号的接收器。 电池组件耦合到接收器组件，并且包括金属空气电池和电池排气口。 麦克风组件耦合到电池组件并且包括麦克风和麦克风声音端口。 声音端口相对于运河面向内侧方向。 麦克风在运河中的方向和位置被配置为减少耳垢对端口的结垢。 麦克风组件的定位限定了设置在麦克风组件和电池组件之间的空气腔，其中端口和通气孔流体耦合到空腔。

公开(公告)号：US20060291682A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-28

申请号：US11452610

申请日：2006-06-13

申请人： Richard Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley ,  John Sadler ,  Alex Tilson

发明人： Richard Urso ,  Adnan Shennib ,  Greg Anderson ,  Sunder Ram ,  Robert Schindler ,  Ian Day ,  James Buckley ,  John Sadler ,  Alex Tilson

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/023

摘要： Embodiments of the invention provide seals for retaining hearing devices in the ear canal. An embodiment provides a seal for a hearing device comprising a curved shell having a wall and an opening at a shell apex portion. The shell defines a cavity for retention of a device component. The shell wall has a shape configured to distribute compressive forces applied to the shell perimeter such that when the shell is positioned in the canal, the shell wall dynamically conforms to changes in the shape of the canal to maintain an acoustical seal between a shell exterior surface and the canal walls. The shell can include an anti-microbial coating to produce a reduction in bacteria contacting the coating. Also, the shell wall can have a water vapor transmission rate to reduce moisture accumulation in the canal during periods of extended wear to reduce the incidence of infection and otitis.

公开(公告)号：US20060210104A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11368327

申请日：2006-03-02

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Ian Day ,  John Sadler

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Ian Day ,  John Sadler

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/61 ,  H04R2460/17

摘要： An embodiment provides a user interface for remotely controlling the operational state of a hearing device positioned in the ear canal. The interface comprises a controller, a switch coupled to the controller and an audio port coupled to the controller. The controller switches between the operational states of a hearing device having at least a first and a second operational state, such as an off-state, an on-state. The switch receives inputs from the user to change the operational state of the hearing device and is actuable by an external magnetic field source held in the hand of the user within a selected proximity envelope from the switch. The controller switches between the states responsive to a pattern of movement of the magnetic field source made relative to the proximity envelope. The audio port produces an audio output indicating to the user the operational state of the hearing device.

摘要翻译： 实施例提供用于远程控制位于耳道中的听力装置的操作状态的用户界面。 接口包括控制器，耦合到控制器的开关和耦合到控制器的音频端口。 控制器在具有至少第一和第二操作状态的听力设备的操作状态之间切换，诸如关闭状态，开状态​​。 开关接收来自使用者的输入，以改变听力装置的操作状态，并且可以由来自开关的选定的接近包络内的用户手中保持的外部磁场源致动。 控制器在响应于相对于邻近包络线产生的磁场源的移动模式的状态之间切换。 音频端口产生音频输出，向用户指示听力设备的操作状态。

公开(公告)号：US20060030781A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US10913166

申请日：2004-08-05

申请人： Adnan Shennib

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： A61B5/0402

CPC分类号： A61B5/0402 ,  A61B2560/0412

摘要： The invention provides a disposable sensor patch for the non-invasive detection and indication of a heart condition during a medical emergency. The patch is placed on the chest area for sensing and analyzing a surface electrocardiogram (ECG). The heart condition is rapidly indicated via an indicator integrated in the patch. The disposable smart patch is inexpensive and simple to use by a layperson assisting or living with the person experiencing the medical crisis. The patch is activated automatically upon its removal from the package and placement on the chest. The detection and indication occurs rapidly and within 90 seconds of placement on the chest. In another embodiment of the invention, a vibration sensor element is incorporated for detecting cardiovascular vibrations and for ruling out pulseless electrical activity.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了用于在医疗紧急情况期间非侵入式检测和指示心脏状况的一次性传感器贴片。 该贴片放置在胸部区域，用于感测和分析表面心电图（ECG）。 通过集成在补丁中的指示器快速指示心脏状况。 一次性智能补丁廉价且易于与外部人员协助或与经历医疗危机的人一起使用。 从包装中取出并放置在胸部上后，补丁会自动启动。 检测和指示在胸部放置90秒内迅速发生。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，结合了用于检测心血管振动并排除无脉动电活动的振动传感器元件。

公开(公告)号：US20050277841A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US10866378

申请日：2004-06-10

申请人： Adnan Shennib

发明人： Adnan Shennib

IPC分类号： A61B5/0444

CPC分类号： A61B5/4362 ,  A61B5/0444 ,  A61B2562/164

摘要： The invention provides a low cost, fully integrated, disposable patch for the non-invasive, continuous monitoring of fetal electrocardiogram (ECG). The patch detects fetal ECG by filtering the dominant maternal ECG therefrom. In one embodiment, an upper electrode is used to obtain a relatively pure maternal ECG signal for its cancellation from the signal obtained from the abdominal fetal ECG. In another embodiment, multiple abdominal electrodes are used and the dominant periodic features of maternal ECG are identified and eliminated. The fetal monitor patch is thin, flexible, and incorporates a battery and an alarm within. The alarm is activated during an adverse health condition for the fetus. The fetal monitor patch is particularly designed for long-term wear applications exceeding one week and lasting up to several months. The patch is unobtrusive and thus worn continuously, even during sleep and bathing. In another embodiment, the fetal monitor patch is programmable and stored fetal ECG data can be transmitted to a remote receiver.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种低成本，完全集成的一次性贴片，用于非侵入性，连续监测胎儿心电图（ECG）。 该贴片通过从其中过滤显性母体ECG来检测胎儿心电图。 在一个实施例中，上电极用于从从腹部胎儿ECG获得的信号中获得相对纯的母体ECG信号以用于其消除。 在另一个实施例中，使用多个腹部电极，并且识别和消除母体ECG的主要周期特征。 胎儿监护仪补丁薄，灵活，并且内置电池和报警器。 在胎儿不利的健康状况下，警报器被激活。 胎儿监护仪适用于超过一周的长期穿戴应用，持续数月。 即使在睡眠和沐浴期间，补丁也是不引人注意的，因此不断磨损。 在另一个实施例中，胎儿监视器补丁是可编程的，并且存储的胎儿ECG数据可被发送到远程接收器。

公开(公告)号：US06914994B1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US09949158

申请日：2001-09-07

申请人： Adnan Shennib ,  Ross G. Baker, Jr.

发明人： Adnan Shennib ,  Ross G. Baker, Jr.

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/505 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2460/03

摘要： The invention provides a canal hearing device and method in which the device is implemented with a mode of operation that provides acoustic transparency as well as a power-saving function, particularly useful to permit the user to wear the device in the ear canal during periods of sleep or inactivity without substantial loss of normal unaided response. The transparent mode has an in-situ acoustic transfer function that compensates for the insertion loss caused by the presence of a hearing device in the ear canal. While the device is in this transparent mode, its acoustic transfer function gives the user a perception of unaided hearing, as though the device were removed, when it is actually being worn continuously in the ear canal. Current drain of the device is significantly reduced as the transparent mode serves to shut off or reduce bias currents of at least one circuit element within the device circuitry. The invention is particularly useful in canal hearing devices adapted for extended wear in the ear canal for periods longer than one month without removal.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种运河听觉装置和方法，其中该装置以提供声学透明度和省电功能的操作模式来实现，其特别有用以允许使用者在耳道内佩戴该装置期间 睡眠或不活动，而没有正常的无辅助反应的实质性损失。 透明模式具有原位声传递功能，其补偿耳道中存在听力装置引起的插入损耗。 当设备处于这种透明模式时，它的声学传递功能给用户一种无障碍听觉的感觉，就像在实际上在耳道中连续佩戴时一样被去除。 当透明模式用于切断或减少器件电路中至少一个电路元件的偏置电流时，器件的电流漏极显着降低。 本发明特别适用于适用于耳道中长时间超过一个月而不移除的时间段的运河听力装置。