公开(公告)号：US20080125672A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11570466

申请日：2005-06-10

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Steven D. Gabel ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven A. Shaya ,  John Anthony Singarayar

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Steven D. Gabel ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven A. Shaya ,  John Anthony Singarayar

IPC: A61B5/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/121 ,  H04R25/30 ,  H04R2225/43

Abstract: System and method for diagnosing hearing loss in an individual using a self-executable, interactive electronic hearing loss diagnosis apparatus including a data storage media and a media player for accessing data on the media. The diagnostic apparatus provides hearing loss diagnostic data to the individual in the form of coded data. A hearing loss professional can use the coded data to further diagnose the hearing loss of the individual.

Abstract translation: 用于使用自行执行的交互式电子听力损失诊断装置来诊断个体中的听力损失的系统和方法，包括用于访问媒体上的数据的数据存储介质和媒体播放器。 诊断装置以编码数据的形式向个人提供听力损失诊断数据。 听力损失专业人员可以使用编码数据进一步诊断个人的听力损失。

公开(公告)号：US20080240452A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11570478

申请日：2005-06-10

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven Shaya ,  John Singarayar

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven Shaya ,  John Singarayar

IPC: H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/30 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R2460/17

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for and method of remotely, automatically, and routinely conducting diagnostic testing on a programmable hearing aid to ensure that it is functioning as intended when optimized for an individual's needs and preferences. Because hearing aids deteriorate with time and buildup of earwax, individuals can be uncertain whether their hearing is worsening or the hearing aid is malfunctioning. The net effect is diminished hearing aid performance—and thus diminished quality of life. The present invention tests the hearing aid for proper function as frequently as daily.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于远程，自动和常规地对可编程助听器进行诊断测试的装置和方法，以确保当根据个人的需要和偏好进行优化时，其按预期运行。 因为助听器随着时间的推移和耳垢的积累而恶化，所以个人可能不确定听力是否恶化或助听器是否发生故障。 助听器效能的净效应减弱，从而降低了生活质量。 本发明每天频繁地测试助听器的正常功能。

公开(公告)号：US20080107294A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11570490

申请日：2005-06-14

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Tushar Narsana ,  John Anthony Singarayar

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Tushar Narsana ,  John Anthony Singarayar

IPC: H04R25/02 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/552 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R25/70 ,  H04R2225/41 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04R2420/07

Abstract: A programmable hearing aid (100) combined with a headphone apparatus. The headphone apparatus may be directly interfaced with various types of electronic equipment so that the user is able to listen to music recordings, voice recordings, or other types of sound signals that are then corrected, via programming, for the user's particular hearing needs (104). A method of using the hearing aid combined with the headphones, including the associated programming system (102) for making corrections for the particular hearing needs are also provided.

Abstract translation: 与耳机装置组合的可编程助听器（100）。 耳机装置可以与各种类型的电子设备直接接口，使得用户能够通过节目针对用户的特定听力需要（104）来收听音乐录音，语音记录或其他类型的声音信号，然后通过编程进行校正 ）。 还提供了一种使用与耳机组合的助听器的方法，包括用于针对特定听力需求进行校正的相关节目系统（102）。

公开(公告)号：US20080041656A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11570469

申请日：2005-06-14

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Tom Hunt ,  Steven Shaya ,  John Singarayar

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Tom Hunt ,  Steven Shaya ,  John Singarayar

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/04 ,  H04R2225/39

Abstract: A low-cost, programmable, time-limited hearing aid (104) and a means (102) to program the hearing aid with user-specific hearing-loss data (101) for the purpose of emulating the performance of a more permanent, but more costly, hearing aid device. The hearing aid is operational for only a limited time, and is intended for temporary, evaluative purposes. By providing the user with a low-cost, but temporary, means to evaluate the benefits of assisted hearing, he or she becomes more comfortable with its use, and therefore is more amenable to the more involved process and greater expense of being fitted for a more permanent hearing health solution. A method of use of the hearing health aid and the associated programming system that allows a hearing-loss candidate to evaluate the effectiveness of the hearing aid device is also presented.

Abstract translation: 低成本，可编程，时间有限的助听器（104）和用于对助听器编程用于用户特定的听力损失数据（101）的装置（102），用于模拟更持久的演奏，但是 更昂贵的助听器装置。 助听器仅在有限的时间内运行，用于临时的评估目的。 通过为用户提供低成本但是临时的手段来评估辅助听力的好处，他或她将变得更加舒适的使用，因此更适应于更多的涉及的过程和更大的费用，适合于 更健康的听力健康解决方案。 还提出了使用听力健康帮助和相关的编程系统的方法，其允许听力损失候选者评估助听器装置的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US20080245132A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US11697824

申请日：2007-04-09

Applicant: Michael S. Head ,  Mark Burrows

Inventor： Michael S. Head ,  Mark Burrows

IPC: G01N33/497

CPC classification number: G01N33/46

Abstract: Methods are provided for detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants in/on a plurality of items, e.g., cork stoppers. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of selecting cork stoppers substantially free of cork taint is provided. The method comprises the steps of arraying and classifying one or more cork stoppers into a formatted array to enable inspecting each stopper; inspecting each cork stopper within the formatted array for the presence of cork taint using an automated means of inspection; and sorting the cork stoppers within the formatted array into either (i) a rejected group consisting of those stoppers found in the inspecting step to have cork taint or (ii) an accepted group consisting of those stoppers found in the inspecting step to be substantially free of cork taint. These methods avail of apparatus that may use detection sensor electronics that separate from nose chips such that each nose chip can be either reused or discarded after use. Testing apparatus may use multiple sensor units to simultaneously test multiple cork stoppers for chemical contaminants (e.g., TCA). These methods provide 100% testing of cork stoppers cost effectively at high speed, whether at bottling-line speed or in off-line and third-party settings.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测多个物品（例如软木塞）中/中存在一种或多种化学污染物的方法。 根据本发明的一个实施例，提供了一种选择基本上没有软木污迹的软木塞的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：将一个或多个软塞塞排列并分类成格式化的阵列，以便检查每个塞子; 使用自动化检查方式检查格式化阵列中的每个软木塞是否存在软木污迹; 并将格式化阵列内的软木塞排列成（i）由检查步骤中发现的具有软木污迹的那些塞子组成的被拒绝的组，或者（ii）由检查步骤中发现的那些塞子组成的被接受的组基本上是免费的 软木污迹。 这些方法利用可以使用与鼻片分离的检测传感器电子设备的装置，使得每个鼻片可以在使用后被重新使用或丢弃。 测试装置可以使用多个传感器单元同时测试用于化学污染物（例如TCA）的多个软木塞。 这些方法无论是在装瓶线速度还是在离线和第三方设置下，都能高效率地高效率地对软木塞进行100％的测试。

公开(公告)号：US07010956B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-14

申请号：US10701715

申请日：2003-11-05

Applicant: Michael S. Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

Inventor： Michael S. Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

IPC: G01N33/497

CPC classification number: G01N33/0034 ,  G01N33/146 ,  G01N33/46

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method (400) for detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants in/on a plurality of items, e.g., cork stoppers (110), using nose chips (310). The apparatus utilizes detection sensor electronics (225) that are separate from the nose chips such that each nose chip can be either reused or discarded after use. The apparatus moves the nose chips and the cork stoppers independently to align the cork stopper and a corresponding nose chip with one another. The testing apparatus uses multiple sensor units (135) to simultaneously test multiple cork stoppers for chemical contaminants (e.g., TCA). The invention provides a low-cost, reliable process for testing 100% of cork stoppers in a fast and cost-effective manner that is scalable to the general consumer product market.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用鼻片（310）检测多个物品（例如软木塞（110））中/上的一种或多种化学污染物的存在的装置（100）和方法（400）。 该装置利用与鼻片分离的检测传感器电子器件（225），使得每个鼻片可以在使用后被重新使用或丢弃。 该装置独立地移动鼻片和软木塞以将软木塞和相应的鼻芯彼此对准。 测试装置使用多个传感器单元（135）同时测试用于化学污染物（例如TCA）的多个软木塞。 本发明提供了一种低成本，可靠的方法，以快速和经济有效的方式测试100％的软木塞，可扩展到一般的消费产品市场。

公开(公告)号：US20050092112A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10701715

申请日：2003-11-05

Applicant: Michael Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

Inventor： Michael Head ,  John Cronin ,  Mark Burrows ,  Cynthia Timblin

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G01N33/46 ,  G01M19/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/0034 ,  G01N33/146 ,  G01N33/46

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method (400) for detecting the presence of one or more chemical contaminants in/on a plurality of items, e.g., cork stoppers (110), using nose chips (310). The apparatus utilizes detection sensor electronics (225) that are separate from the nose chips such that each nose chip can be either reused or discarded after use. The apparatus moves the nose chips and the cork stoppers independently to align the cork stopper and a corresponding nose chip with one another. The testing apparatus uses multiple sensor units (135) to simultaneously test multiple cork stoppers for chemical contaminants (e.g., TCA). The invention provides a low-cost, reliable process for testing 100% of cork stoppers in a fast and cost-effective manner that is scalable to the general consumer product market.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用鼻片（310）检测多个物品（例如软木塞（110））中/上的一种或多种化学污染物的存在的装置（100）和方法（400）。 该装置利用与鼻片分离的检测传感器电子器件（225），使得每个鼻片可以在使用后被重新使用或丢弃。 该装置独立地移动鼻片和软木塞以将软木塞和相应的鼻芯彼此对准。 测试装置使用多个传感器单元（135）同时测试用于化学污染物（例如TCA）的多个软木塞。 本发明提供了一种低成本，可靠的方法，以快速和经济有效的方式测试100％的软木塞，可扩展到一般的消费产品市场。

公开(公告)号：US20080269636A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11570463

申请日：2005-06-10

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven A. Shaya ,  John Anthony Singarayar

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven A. Shaya ,  John Anthony Singarayar

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/121

Abstract: System and method for conducting a hearing test that is accessible to a mass market of individuals with potential hearing loss. The hearing test is stored on a centrally located computer (140) that is accessible via communications device (121). The system provides step-by-step guidance on the next steps to be taken if hearing loss is found, and provides a means to store and organize the user test data to create a means for reuse of the data.

Abstract translation: 进行听力测试的系统和方法，可以让潜在听力损失的个人的大众市场进入。 听力测试存储在可通过通信设备（121）访问的位于中心的计算机（140）上。 系统提供了关于如果发现听力损失时要采取的后续步骤的逐步指导，并提供了存储和组织用户测试数据以创建重新使用数据的手段的手段。

公开(公告)号：US20080253579A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US11570453

申请日：2005-06-10

Applicant: John Cronin ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Mark Burrows

Inventor： John Cronin ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Mark Burrows

IPC: H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/30 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R2460/17

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for and method of remotely, automatically, and routinely conducting diagnostic testing on a programmable hearing aid to ensure that it is functioning as intended when optimized for an individual's needs and preferences. Because hearing aids deteriorate with time and buildup of earwax, individuals can be uncertain whether their hearing is worsening or the hearing aid is malfunctioning. The net effect is diminished hearing aid performance and thus diminished quality of life. The present invention tests the hearing aid for proper function as frequently as daily. Additionally, the present invention includes elements (201, 202) that enable the apparatus to perform a cleaning process to effectively remove earwax and other undesirable debris from the hearing aid. The cleaning process can occur prior to the diagnostic testing or as a result of the diagnostic testing.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于远程，自动和常规地对可编程助听器进行诊断测试的装置和方法，以确保当根据个人的需要和偏好进行优化时，其按预期运行。 因为助听器随着时间的推移和耳垢的积累而恶化，所以个人可能不确定听力是否恶化或助听器是否发生故障。 净效应减弱了助听器的性能，从而降低了生活质量。 本发明每天频繁地测试助听器的正常功能。 另外，本发明还包括元件（201,202），其使得该装置能够执行清洁过程以有效地从助听器中去除耳垢和其它不期望的碎屑。 清洁过程可以在诊断测试之前或作为诊断测试的结果发生。

公开(公告)号：US20080187145A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US11570459

申请日：2005-06-14

Applicant: Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Steven D. Gabel ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven A. Shaya ,  John Anthony Singarayar

Inventor： Mark Burrows ,  John Cronin ,  Nancy Edwards ,  Steven D. Gabel ,  Tushar Narsana ,  Steven A. Shaya ,  John Anthony Singarayar

IPC: H04R29/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/121 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  H04R25/30 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: Method and system (400) for becoming aware of some hearing loss and the need for a professional hearing test. Simple and professional hearing testing provide an understanding of the improvement in the quality of life that can be achieved through use of a hearing aid. Ordering and fitting of the hearing aid, and training on use of a hearing aid, are performed to further demonstrate and provide for improved quality of life. The system (400) includes a user (410), a hearing test unit (415), a test administrator computer (420), a pair of headphones (422), a keyboard (423), a monitor (426), a series of hearing test programs (446), a central hearing health system (440), a database, a device (433), and a set of individual results.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统（400）用于了解一些听力损失和需要专业听力测试。 简单和专业的听力测试提供了通过使用助听器可以实现的生活质量的改善的理解。 执行助听器的订购和安装以及使用助听器的培训，以进一步证明和提供改善的生活质量。 系统（400）包括用户（410），听力测试单元（415），测试管理员计算机（420），一对耳机（422），键盘（423），监视器（426） 听力测试程序（446），中央听力健康系统（440），数据库，设备（433）和一组单独的结果。