公开(公告)号：US5083312A

公开(公告)日：1992-01-21

申请号：US387828

申请日：1989-08-01

Applicant: James R. Newton ,  David A. Preves

Inventor： James R. Newton ,  David A. Preves

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/43 ,  H04R25/505

Abstract: A hearing aid is programmable with dual-tone multiple-frequency signals, received through the hearing aid microphone, to adjust operating coefficients of signal conditioning circuitry in the aid. A DTMF receiver filters and detects DTMF tone pairs into digital words provided to a controller for decoding, some of the digital words representing programming instructions and others representing data. In accordance with the instructions, the controller conveys the data to memory operatively associated with a plurality of control ports to the signal conditioning circuitry, with operating coefficients of the conditioning circuitry determined by the contents of the memory.

Abstract translation: 助听器可编程，通过助听器麦克风接收的双音多频信号，以调整辅助信号调理电路的操作系数。 DTMF接收机将DTMF音调对过滤并检测提供给控制器的数字字以进行解码，一些表示编程指令的数字字代表数据。 根据指令，控制器将数据传送到与多个控制端口可操作地相关联的存储器到信号调节电路，其中调节电路的操作系数由存储器的内容确定。

公开(公告)号：US09002047B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US12842305

申请日：2010-07-23

Applicant: Wei Li Lin ,  James R. Newton ,  Sidney A. Higgins

Inventor： Wei Li Lin ,  James R. Newton ,  Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/49 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: The present subject matter of the invention relates generally to the management of electromagnetic fields in hearing assistance devices, such as hearing aids, and in particular to an insulated electromagnetic shield design for hearing assistance devices. The present disclosure includes various embodiments for electromagnetic shielding of a receiver using a magnetic shield that is electrically insulated from the receiver casing and electronics.

Abstract translation: 本发明的本主题大体上涉及在助听器装置（例如助听器）中的电磁场的管理，特别涉及用于听力辅助装置的绝缘电磁屏蔽设计。 本公开包括使用与接收器壳体和电子器件电绝缘的磁屏蔽的接收器的电磁屏蔽的各种实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20120314893A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13421292

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Michael Karl Sacha ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Michael Karl Sacha ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/02

CPC classification number: H04R25/55 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/31

Abstract: A hearing aid is powered by a rechargeable battery and senses a sound signal being a magnetic field using a telecoil. The hearing aid includes a battery recharge coil for receiving power from a hearing aid charger via an inductive couple. The telecoil and the inductive coil are integrated into a single device.

Abstract translation: 助听器由可再充电电池供电，并使用电磁线圈感测作为磁场的声音信号。 助听器包括用于经由感应耦合从助听器充电器接收电力的电池充电线圈。 拾音线圈和感应线圈集成到单个设备中。

公开(公告)号：US07460681B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US10894576

申请日：2004-07-20

Applicant: Onno Geschiere ,  Howard Nicol ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Onno Geschiere ,  Howard Nicol ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2209/022 ,  H04R2225/49

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for reducing or eliminating the interference produced by a receiver in a listening device, such as a hearing aid. The method and apparatus of the invention involves placing an electrically conductive shield around the receiver. Such a shield helps suppress the electromagnetic signals emitted by the receiver, thereby reducing or eliminating the interference from the receiver. The shield is a passive shield and may be one or more wires that are wound around the receiver and shorted together, or it may be an electrically conductive mesh, jacket, sleeve, or the like, that is placed around the receiver. The shield is then connected either to one of the input terminals of the receiver, or to a system ground of the receiver.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于减少或消除听觉装置（例如助听器）中的接收器产生的干扰的方法和装置。 本发明的方法和装置包括在接收器周围放置导电屏蔽。 这样的屏蔽件有助于抑制由接收器发射的电磁信号，从而减少或消除来自接收器的干扰。 屏蔽是无源屏蔽，并且可以是缠绕在接收器上并短接在一起的一根或多根导线，或者它可以是放置在接收器周围的导电网，护套，套筒等。 然后将屏蔽连接到接收器的一个输入端子或接收器的系统接地。

公开(公告)号：US08781141B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US12548051

申请日：2009-08-26

Applicant: Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H01R4/58

CPC classification number: H04R25/55 ,  H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/025

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to an improved connection assembly for hearing assistance devices. The improved connection assembly provides a connection system that is reliable, straightforward to manufacture, and easy to use. The present connection assembly provides a rapid replacement option for the cable and/or the receiver or other electronics connected to the cable. The present subject matter provides for a connection assembly that can be extended to provide connections for a variety of applications which are not limited to a speaker (receiver) in the ear. Sensors and new configurations of component placement are supported using the present assembly, including, but not limited to telecoils, and GMR or TMR sensors. Various electromagnetic interference issues are addressed. In some examples a shielded set of wires are included. In some examples a twisted pair of wires is included. Various combinations of wires for different applications are supported with the present connector system.

Abstract translation: 本主题涉及用于听力辅助装置的改进的连接组件。 改进的连接组件提供可靠，直接的制造和易于使用的连接系统。 本连接组件为连接到电缆的电缆和/或接收器或其他电子设备提供快速更换选项。 本主题提供了一种连接组件，其可以被扩展以为不限于耳朵中的扬声器（接收器）的各种应用提供连接。 使用本组件支持传感器和组件放置的新配置，包括但不限于电磁线圈，GMR或TMR传感器。 各种电磁干扰问题得到解决。 在一些示例中，包括一组屏蔽线。 在一些示例中，包括双绞线。 本连接器系统支持用于不同应用的各种电线组合。

公开(公告)号：US07272476B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-18

申请号：US11266234

申请日：2005-11-04

Applicant: David L Ortiz ,  Mark A. Davis ,  Charles M. Sulik ,  Arun Raj Pandey ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： David L Ortiz ,  Mark A. Davis ,  Charles M. Sulik ,  Arun Raj Pandey ,  James R. Newton

IPC: G01M17/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/0234 ,  G05B23/0283 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/085

Abstract: A computer-implemented universal automotive maintenance component controller apparatus that may be used as common core enabling a user to interface with, control, and analyze data from, various modular automotive maintenance or diagnostic equipment and/or components regardless of the type or manufacturer of the component. The universal controller of the invention may include a processor and a control application, the control application including one or more software modules that enable the processor to control one or more connected automotive maintenance components. The universal controller may also include one or more component interfaces operatively connected to the processor, wherein each of the one or more component interfaces is configured for one of the plurality of automotive maintenance components. Each of the one or more component interfaces may also include one or more component modules specific to one of the plurality of automotive maintenance components and a port for operatively connecting one of the plurality of automotive maintenance components to the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机实现的通用汽车维护部件控制器装置，其可以用作公共核心，使得用户能够与各种模块化汽车维护或诊断设备和/或组件的数据接口，控制和分析，而不管其是否类型或制造商 零件。 本发明的通用控制器可以包括处理器和控制应用，所述控制应用包括使得处理器能够控制一个或多个连接的汽车维护组件的一个或多个软件模块。 通用控制器还可以包括可操作地连接到处理器的一个或多个组件接口，其中所述一个或多个组件接口中的每一个被配置用于所述多个汽车维护组件之一。 所述一个或多个部件接口中的每一个还可以包括专用于所述多个汽车维护部件中的一个的一个或多个部件模块和用于将所述多个汽车维护部件中的一个可操作地连接到所述装置的端口。

公开(公告)号：US08798299B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US12644188

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/49

Abstract: A communication device comprising a coated surface having a fine grained coating, the coating including a high nickel content to provide magnetic shielding. The present coating process can be applied to a variety of components and surfaces to provide magnetic shielding in a communications device. Such devices, include, but are not limited to cell phones, hearing aids, and other hearing assistance devices.

Abstract translation: 一种通信设备，其包括具有细颗粒涂层的涂覆表面，所述涂层包括高镍含量以提供磁屏蔽。 本涂覆方法可以应用于各种部件和表面以在通信设备中提供磁屏蔽。 这样的设备包括但不限于蜂窝电话，助听器和其它听力辅助设备。

公开(公告)号：US08649541B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13179784

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: James R. Newton ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： James R. Newton ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/31 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a magnetostrictive electroactive (ME) sensor that generates an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field or a mechanical pressure. In various embodiments, the ME sensor is used for cordless charging of a rechargeable battery in the hearing aid by generating an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field generated for power transfer, magnetic sound signal reception, and/or detection of user commands by sensing a magnetic field or a pressure applied to the hearing aid.

Abstract translation: 助听器包括响应于磁场或机械压力产生电信号的磁致伸缩电活动（ME）传感器。 在各种实施例中，ME传感器用于通过响应于通过感测产生的用于功率传递，磁声信号接收和/或用户命令检测的磁场产生电信号而在助听器中对可再充电电池进行无线充电 施加到助听器的磁场或压力。

公开(公告)号：US20130259278A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13707409

申请日：2012-12-06

Applicant: Howard Kill ,  James R. Newton ,  Zheng Yan ,  Harikrishna P. Natarajan

Inventor： Howard Kill ,  James R. Newton ,  Zheng Yan ,  Harikrishna P. Natarajan

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/602 ,  H01M10/4221 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H03G3/20 ,  H04R25/305 ,  H04R2225/33

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for detecting battery chemistry or battery type and reconfiguring a hearing assistance device based on the detected battery. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method of operating a hearing assistance device having a battery. A voltage of the battery is detected at a predetermined load current and a battery chemistry or battery type is determined based on the detected voltage. An operating parameter of the hearing assistance device is adjusted based on the determined battery chemistry or battery type, in various embodiments. Examples of adjustments made based on the determined battery chemistry or battery type include gain, feedback cancellation (FBC) filter, self-diagnostic thresholds of the hearing assistance device, indicator loudness, low battery set point, or an end-of-discharge battery set point.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于检测电池化学或电池类型的方法和装置，并且基于检测到的电池重新配置助听装置。 本主题的一个方面涉及一种操作具有电池的助听器的方法。 在预定的负载电流下检测电池的电压，并且基于检测到的电压确定电池化学或电池类型。 在各种实施例中，基于确定的电池化学或电池类型来调整助听装置的操作参数。 基于确定的电池化学或电池类型进行的调整的示例包括增益，反馈消除（FBC）滤波器，助听器的自诊断阈值，指示器响度，低电池设定点或放电终止电池组 点。

公开(公告)号：US20100135513A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12325838

申请日：2008-12-01

Applicant: Onno Geschiere ,  Howard Drew Nicol ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Onno Geschiere ,  Howard Drew Nicol ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/04 ,  H04R25/604 ,  H04R2225/49

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for reducing or eliminating the interference produced by a receiver in a listening device, such as a hearing aid. The method and apparatus of the invention involves placing an electrically conductive shield around the receiver. Such a shield helps suppress the electromagnetic signals emitted by the receiver, thereby reducing or eliminating the interference from the receiver. The shield is a passive shield and may be one or more wires that are wound around the receiver and shorted together, or it may be an electrically conductive mesh, jacket, sleeve, or the like, that is placed around the receiver. The shield is then connected either to one of the input terminals of the receiver, or to a system ground of the receiver.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于减少或消除听觉装置（例如助听器）中的接收器产生的干扰的方法和装置。 本发明的方法和装置包括在接收器周围放置导电屏蔽。 这样的屏蔽件有助于抑制由接收器发射的电磁信号，从而减少或消除来自接收器的干扰。 屏蔽是无源屏蔽，并且可以是缠绕在接收器上并短接在一起的一根或多根导线，或者它可以是放置在接收器周围的导电网，护套，套筒等。 然后将屏蔽连接到接收器的一个输入端子或接收器的系统接地。