公开(公告)号：US20070269053A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11470639

申请日：2006-09-07

申请人： Hilmar Meier ,  Michael Boretzki ,  Hubert Lechner ,  Manuela Feilner ,  Silvia Allegro-Baumann ,  Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Andi Vonlanthen

发明人： Hilmar Meier ,  Michael Boretzki ,  Hubert Lechner ,  Manuela Feilner ,  Silvia Allegro-Baumann ,  Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Andi Vonlanthen

IPC分类号： H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/02

CPC分类号： H04R25/70 ,  H04R2225/41

摘要： The method for operating a hearing device having an adjustable transfer function comprising M sub-functions, wherein M is an integer with M≧1, and wherein said transfer function describes how input audio signals generated by an input transducer unit of said hearing device relate to output audio signals to be fed to an output transducer unit of said hearing device, comprises the steps of: deriving said input audio signals from a current acoustic environment; and for each of said M sub-functions: deriving, on the basis of said input audio signals and for each class of N classes each of which describes a predetermined acoustic environment, a class similarity factor indicative of the similarity of said current acoustic environment with the predetermined acoustic environment described by the respective class, wherein N is an integer with N≧2; deriving from N predetermined base parameter sets assigned to the respective sub-function and in dependence of said class similarity factors an activity parameter set for the respective sub-function, wherein each of said N base parameter sets assigned to the respective sub-function is assigned to a different class of said N classes; adjusting the respective sub-function by means of said activity parameter set. It is suggested to use a time-averaged activity parameter set. An improved adaptation of the hearing device to a current acoustic environment can be achieved.

摘要翻译： 一种用于操作具有包括M个子功能的可调节传递函数的听力设备的方法，其中M是具有M> = 1的整数，并且其中所述传递函数描述由所述听力设备的输入换能器单元产生的输入音频信号如何相关 输出要馈送到所述听力设备的输出变换器单元的音频信号，包括以下步骤：从当前声学环境导出所述输入音频信号; 并且对于所述M个子功能中的每一个：导出基于所述输入音频信号和对于描述预定声学环境的每个类别的N个类别，指示所述当前声学环境与 由相应类别描述的预定声学环境，其中N是N> = 2的整数; 从分配给各个子功能的N个预定基本参数集导出，并且根据所述类别相似性因子设置针对各个子功能的活动参数，其中分配给各个子功能的所述N个基本参数集中的每一个被分配 到不同类别的N类; 通过所述活动参数集来调整相应的子功能。 建议使用时间平均活动参数集。 可以实现将听力设备改进到当前声学环境的改进。

公开(公告)号：US07957548B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US11470639

申请日：2006-09-07

申请人： Hilmar Meier ,  Michael Boretzki ,  Hubert Lechner ,  Manuela Feilner ,  Silvia Allegro-Baumann ,  Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Andi Vonlanthen

发明人： Hilmar Meier ,  Michael Boretzki ,  Hubert Lechner ,  Manuela Feilner ,  Silvia Allegro-Baumann ,  Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Andi Vonlanthen

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/70 ,  H04R2225/41

摘要： A hearing device has an adjustable transfer function comprising M≧1 sub-functions (M is an integer). A method for operating the hearing device includes deriving input audio signals from a current acoustic environment. For each of the M sub-functions, derive, based on the input audio signals and for each class of N≧2 classes that describe a predetermined acoustic environment, a class similarity factor indicative of the similarity of the current acoustic environment with the predetermined acoustic environment described by the respective class (N is an integer). Derive from N predetermined base parameter sets assigned to the respective sub-function and in dependence of the class similarity factors, an activity parameter set for the respective sub-function. Each of the N base parameter sets assigned to the respective sub-function is assigned to a different class of the N classes. Adjust the respective sub-function by means of the activity parameter set.

摘要翻译： 听力装置具有包括M≥1个子功能（M是整数）的可调传递函数。 用于操作听力设备的方法包括从当前声学环境导出输入音频信号。 对于M个子功能中的每一个，基于输入音频信号和描述预定声学环境的N≥2类的每个类别导出指示当前声学环境与预定声学的相似性的类似相似度 由相应类描述的环境（N是整数）。 从分配给各个子功能的N个预定的基本参数集合，并且根据类别相似性因子，为各个子功能设定活动参数。 分配给相应子功能的N个基本参数集中的每一个被分配给N个类的不同类别。 通过活动参数设置来调整相应的子功能。

公开(公告)号：US08913769B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-16

申请号：US12682795

申请日：2007-10-16

申请人： Manuela Feilner ,  Hilmar Meier ,  Michael Boretzki ,  Harald Krueger ,  Ivo Spieler ,  Elmar Fichtl

发明人： Manuela Feilner ,  Hilmar Meier ,  Michael Boretzki ,  Harald Krueger ,  Ivo Spieler ,  Elmar Fichtl

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/70 ,  H04R2225/39 ,  H04R2225/41

摘要： The method for operating a hearing system comprising at least one hearing device; at least one signal processing unit; at least one user control by means of which at least one audio processing parameter of said signal processing unit is adjustable; and a sensor unit; comprises the steps of a) obtaining adjustment data (userCorr) representative of adjustments of said at least one parameter carried out by operating said at least one user control; b) obtaining characterizing data (p1;p2) from data outputted from said sensor unit substantially at the time said adjustment data are obtained; c) deriving correction data (learntCorr) from said adjustment data (userCorr); wherein step c) is carried out in dependence of said characterizing data; and d) recognizing an update event; and, upon step d): e) using corrected settings for said at least one audio processing parameter in said signal processing unit, which corrected settings are derived in dependence of said correction data (learntCorr). An improved automatic adaptation of the audio processing properties of the hearing system the hearing system user's preference can be achieved.

摘要翻译： 用于操作包括至少一个听力装置的听力系统的方法; 至少一个信号处理单元; 至少一个用户控制，通过该用户控制，所述信号处理单元的至少一个音频处理参数是可调节的; 和传感器单元; 包括以下步骤：a）获得表示通过操作所述至少一个用户控制而执行的所述至少一个参数的调整的调整数据（userCorr）; b）基本上在获得所述调整数据时从所述传感器单元输出的数据获得特征数据（p1; p2）; c）从所述调整数据（userCorr）导出校正数据（learntCorr）; 其中步骤c）根据所述特征数据进行; 和d）识别更新事件; 并且在步骤d）中：e）对所述信号处理单元中的所述至少一个音频处理参数使用校正设置，根据所述校正数据（learntCorr）导出校正的设置。 可以实现对听力系统的音频处理性能的改进的自动适应，听力系统用户的偏好。

公开(公告)号：US20100220879A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：US12682795

申请日：2007-10-16

申请人： Manuela Feilner ,  Hilmar Meier ,  Michael Boretzki ,  Harald Krueger ,  Ivo Spieler ,  Elmar Fichtl

发明人： Manuela Feilner ,  Hilmar Meier ,  Michael Boretzki ,  Harald Krueger ,  Ivo Spieler ,  Elmar Fichtl

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/70 ,  H04R2225/39 ,  H04R2225/41

摘要： The method for operating a hearing system comprising at least one hearing device; at least one signal processing unit; at least one user control by means of which at least one audio processing parameter of said signal processing unit is adjustable; and a sensor unit; comprises the steps of a) obtaining adjustment data (userCorr) representative of adjustments of said at least one parameter carried out by operating said at least one user control; b) obtaining characterizing data (p1;p2) from data outputted from said sensor unit substantially at the time said adjustment data are obtained; c) deriving correction data (learntCorr) from said adjustment data (userCorr); wherein step c) is carried out in dependence of said characterizing data; and d) recognizing an update event; and, upon step d): e) using corrected settings for said at least one audio processing parameter in said signal processing unit, which corrected settings are derived in dependence of said correction data (learntCorr). An improved automatic adaptation of the audio processing properties of the hearing system the hearing system user's preference can be achieved.

摘要翻译： 用于操作包括至少一个听力装置的听力系统的方法; 至少一个信号处理单元; 至少一个用户控制，通过该用户控制，所述信号处理单元的至少一个音频处理参数是可调节的; 和传感器单元; 包括以下步骤：a）获得表示通过操作所述至少一个用户控制而执行的所述至少一个参数的调整的调整数据（userCorr）; b）基本上在获得所述调整数据时从所述传感器单元输出的数据获得特征数据（p1; p2）; c）从所述调整数据（userCorr）导出校正数据（learntCorr）; 其中步骤c）根据所述特征数据进行; 和d）识别更新事件; 并且在步骤d）中：e）对所述信号处理单元中的所述至少一个音频处理参数使用校正设置，根据所述校正数据（learntCorr）导出校正的设置。 可以实现对听力系统的音频处理性能的改进的自动适应，听力系统用户的偏好。

公开(公告)号：US20050244023A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10836683

申请日：2004-04-30

申请人： Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Manuela Feilner

发明人： Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Manuela Feilner

IPC分类号： H04B1/00 ,  H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/453 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R2225/43

摘要： A method of processing an acoustic input signal into an output signal in a hearing instrument includes converting the acoustic input signal into a converted input signal, and applying a gain to the converted input signal to obtain the output signal. According to the invention, the gain is calculated using a room impulse attenuation value being a measure of a maximum negative slope of the a converted input signal power on a logarithmic scale. The calculation of the gain may include evaluating a signal power development value being a measure of the actual converted input signal power attenuation or signal power increase, evaluating a signal-to-reverberation-noise ratio from the signal power development value and the room impulse attenuation value, and calculating, based on a gain rule, said gain from said signal-to-reverberation-noise ratio.

摘要翻译： 将声输入信号处理成听力仪器中的输出信号的方法包括将声输入信号转换为转换的输入信号，以及向转换的输入信号施加增益以获得输出信号。 根据本发明，使用房间冲击衰减值来计算增益，所述房间冲击衰减值是对数刻度上转换的输入信号功率的最大负斜率的量度。 增益的计算可以包括评估作为实际转换的输入信号功率衰减或信号功率增加的量度的信号功率发展值，从信号功率发展值和室内脉冲衰减评估信号与混响噪声比 值，并且基于增益规则计算从所述信号与混响噪声比的所述增益。

公开(公告)号：US20100002887A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-07

申请号：US12373151

申请日：2007-07-05

申请人： Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Manuela Feilner

发明人： Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Manuela Feilner

IPC分类号： H04R5/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/552

摘要： A hearing system and a method for operating a binaural hearing system include at least two hearing devices to be at least partly inserted into or to be worn behind the left and right ear of a user. Each hearing device includes at least one microphone to generate an electrical signal corresponding to an acoustic signal. The method includes determining contra-lateral information based on an acoustic signal recorded by a microphone of the contra-lateral hearing device, and determining ipsi-lateral information based on an acoustic signal recorded by a microphone of the ipsi-lateral hearing device. The method includes providing a coordination level, the coordination level being indicative of a degree of synchronization of the two hearing devices, and adjusting processes in the ipsi-lateral hearing device in accordance with the coordination level. The coordination level can be determined from the contra-lateral information and/or from the ipsi-lateral information, or be obtained from an external device.

摘要翻译： 用于操作双耳听力系统的听觉系统和方法包括至少部分地插入到使用者的左耳和右耳后面或被佩戴的至少两个听力装置。 每个听力装置包括至少一个麦克风以产生对应于声信号的电信号。 该方法包括基于由对侧听力设备的麦克风记录的声学信号确定对侧信息，以及基于由ipsi-side听力设备的麦克风记录的声学信号来确定ipsi-lateral信息。 该方法包括提供协调级别，协调级别指示两个听力设备的同步程度，以及根据协调级别调整边缘听力设备中的进程。 协调级别可以从对侧信息和/或从侧向信息确定，或从外部设备获得。

公开(公告)号：US07319770B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-15

申请号：US10836683

申请日：2004-04-30

申请人： Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Manuela Feilner

发明人： Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Manuela Feilner

IPC分类号： H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/453 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R2225/43

摘要： A method of processing an acoustic input signal into an output signal in a hearing instrument includes converting the acoustic input signal into a converted input signal, and applying a gain to the converted input signal to obtain the output signal. According to the invention, the gain is calculated using a room impulse attenuation value being a measure of a maximum negative slope of the a converted input signal power on a logarithmic scale. The calculation of the gain may include evaluating a signal power development value being a measure of the actual converted input signal power attenuation or signal power increase, evaluating a signal-to-reverberation-noise ratio from the signal power development value and the room impulse attenuation value, and calculating, based on a gain rule, said gain from said signal-to-reverberation-noise ratio.

摘要翻译： 将声输入信号处理成听力仪器中的输出信号的方法包括将声输入信号转换为转换的输入信号，以及向转换的输入信号施加增益以获得输出信号。 根据本发明，使用房间冲击衰减值来计算增益，所述房间冲击衰减值是对数刻度上转换的输入信号功率的最大负斜率的量度。 增益的计算可以包括评估作为实际转换的输入信号功率衰减或信号功率增加的量度的信号功率发展值，从信号功率发展值和室内脉冲衰减评估信号与混响噪声比 值，并且基于增益规则计算从所述信号与混响噪声比的所述增益。

公开(公告)号：US08295497B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12373151

申请日：2007-07-05

申请人： Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Manuela Feilner

发明人： Hans-Ueli Roeck ,  Manuela Feilner

IPC分类号： H04R5/00 ,  H04R25/00

CPC分类号： H04R25/552

摘要： A hearing system and a method for operating a binaural hearing system include at least two hearing devices to be at least partly inserted into or to be worn behind the left and right ear of a user. Each hearing device includes at least one microphone to generate an electrical signal corresponding to an acoustic signal. The method includes determining contra-lateral information based on an acoustic signal recorded by a microphone of the contra-lateral hearing device, and determining ipsi-lateral information based on an acoustic signal recorded by a microphone of the ipsi-lateral hearing device. The method includes providing a coordination level, the coordination level being indicative of a degree of synchronization of the two hearing devices, and adjusting processes in the ipsi-lateral hearing device in accordance with the coordination level. The coordination level can be determined from the contra-lateral information and/or from the ipsi-lateral information, or be obtained from an external device.

摘要翻译： 用于操作双耳听力系统的听觉系统和方法包括至少部分地插入到使用者的左耳和右耳后面或被佩戴的至少两个听力装置。 每个听力装置包括至少一个麦克风以产生对应于声信号的电信号。 该方法包括基于由对侧听力设备的麦克风记录的声学信号确定对侧信息，以及基于由ipsi-side听力设备的麦克风记录的声学信号来确定ipsi-lateral信息。 该方法包括提供协调级别，协调级别指示两个听力设备的同步程度，以及根据协调级别调整边缘听力设备中的进程。 协调级别可以从对侧信息和/或从侧向信息确定，或从外部设备获得。

公开(公告)号：US20150139468A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：US14401293

申请日：2012-05-15

申请人： Manuela Feilner ,  Hilmar Meier

发明人： Manuela Feilner ,  Hilmar Meier

IPC分类号： H04R1/10

CPC分类号： H04R1/10 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R2225/41 ,  H04R2225/43 ,  H04R2430/00

摘要： A hearing device includes at least one input transducer for generating an input signal, an output transducer for generating an output signal and a signal processing unit operationally interconnecting the input transducer and the output transducer. A method includes receiving context information describing a possible current acoustic situation and selecting an adjustment scheme taking into account the context information. The adjustment scheme is one of the following: predefined adjustment scheme, and scenario dependent adjustment scheme comprising at least two scenario adjustments (S1, . . . , Sn), each being assigned at least one hearing program (P1, . . . , Pm). The method also includes selecting a hearing program (P1, . . . , Pm) based on the selected adjustment scheme, and processing the input signal by applying the selected hearing program (P1, . . . , Pm) to obtain the output signal of the hearing device.

摘要翻译： 听力装置包括用于产生输入信号的至少一个输入换能器，用于产生输出信号的输出换能器和可操作地将输入换能器与输出换能器互连的信号处理单元。 一种方法包括接收描述可能的当前声学状况的上下文信息，并且考虑上下文信息来选择调整方案。 调整方案是以下之一：预定义的调整方案和包括至少两个情景调整（S1，...，Sn）的情景相关的调整方案，每一个被分配至少一个听觉程序（P1，...，Pm ）。 该方法还包括基于所选择的调整方案选择听觉程序（P1，...，Pm），并通过应用所选听觉程序（P1，...，Pm）来处理输入信号，以获得输出信号 听力装置。

公开(公告)号：US09549266B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US14396442

申请日：2012-04-24

申请人： Manuela Feilner ,  Martin Kuster

发明人： Manuela Feilner ,  Martin Kuster

IPC分类号： H04R25/00 ,  G10L21/02

CPC分类号： H04R25/50 ,  G10L21/02 ,  H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R2225/41 ,  H04R2225/43 ,  H04R2410/01

摘要： Method of controlling a hearing instrument comprising at least one hearing device, the method comprising determination of an acoustic environment at least partially by means of calculating the complex coherence of signals from either a pressure microphone and a particle velocity transducer; a pair of pressure microphones in a single hearing device; or a pair of pressure microphones, one situated in each of a pair of hearing devices. This enables finer determination of acoustic environments, thus improving the hearing experience for the wearer of the hearing instrument.The invention further relates to a corresponding hearing instrument.

摘要翻译： 本发明还涉及相应的听力仪器。