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公开(公告)号：WO2017116791A1
公开(公告)日：2017-07-06
申请号：PCT/US2016/067464
申请日：2016-12-19
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION
Inventor： TERAN, Marco , BISCHOP, Mark , KIMURA, Torsten , RUCKER, Paul , PURIA, Sunil , JONES, Marshall, Scott
CPC classification number: H04R25/554 , C09D5/00 , C09D163/00 , H01M2/1044 , H01M2/1094 , H01M10/425 , H01M10/46 , H01M10/486 , H01M2220/30 , H02J7/0042 , H02J7/007 , H04R25/30 , H04R25/60 , H04R25/602 , H04R25/658 , H04R25/70 , H04R2225/021 , H04R2225/025 , H04R2225/31 , H04R2225/33 , H04R2225/51 , H04R2225/77
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method of aligning the elements of a tympanic lens, the method comprising the steps of: forming mold of a user's ear canal, including the user's tympanic membrane; digitally scanning the ear canal mold to create a digital model of the user's ear canal; using the digital data to size a chassis for the tympanic lens; manufacturing a chassis; manufacturing an ear canal mold, manufacturing an alignment tool, including a chassis alignment feature and a photodetector alignment feature; mating the ear canal mold and alignment tool; placing the chassis into the mold, using the alignment tool to fix the position of the chassis with respect to a model of the user's tympanic membrane and features thereof; mounting a microactuator and photodetector to the chassis; and using the photodetector alignment feature to positon the photodetector prior to fixing the photodetector in place.
Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括一种对准鼓膜镜片的元件的方法，该方法包括以下步骤：形成包括使用者的鼓膜的使用者耳道的模具; 数字扫描耳道模具以创建用户耳道的数字模型; 使用数字数据来调整鼓膜镜片的底座; 制造底盘; 制造耳道模具，制造对准工具，所述对准工具包括底盘对准特征和光电探测器对准特征; 配合耳道模具和对准工具; 将底盘放入模具中，使用对准工具将底盘相对于使用者鼓膜的模型的位置及其特征固定; 将微型致动器和光电探测器安装到底盘上; 并在将光电探测器固定到位之前使用光电探测器对准特征来定位光电探测器。
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公开(公告)号：WO2019055308A1
公开(公告)日：2019-03-21
申请号：PCT/US2018/049945
申请日：2018-09-07
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION
Inventor： FLAHERTY, Bryan , JONES, Jeffrey , KHALEGHIMEYBODI, Morteza , RUCKER, Paul
CPC classification number: H04R1/1083
Abstract: A contact hearing protection device is provided. The contact hearing protection device comprises a perimeter platform, a chassis connected to the perimeter platform, a control system including at least one variable limiting element, and an umbo platform connected to the at least one limiting element. A sound level which meets or exceeds a predetermined level is detected, as can be indicated by an increased magnitude of movement of the umbo platform, and the limiting element increases the limiting in response to the increased magnitude of movement of the umbo platform.
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公开(公告)号：WO2019173470A1
公开(公告)日：2019-09-12
申请号：PCT/US2019/020942
申请日：2019-03-06
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION
Inventor： PERKINS, Rodney , SILVER, James , OLSEN, Jake , RUCKER, Paul , IMATANI, Kyle , FLAHERTY, Bryan , HALLOCK, Dan , LEE, Iljong , MUNI, Ketan , DY, Peter
Abstract: Hearing aid devices, methods of manufacture, methods of use, and kits are provided. In certain aspects, the hearing aid devices comprise an apparatus having a transducer and a retention structure comprising a shape profile corresponding to a tissue of the user, and a layer of elastomer.
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公开(公告)号：WO2017059240A1
公开(公告)日：2017-04-06
申请号：PCT/US2016/054757
申请日：2016-09-30
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION
Inventor： FACTEAU, William , EDWARDS, Brent , RUCKER, Paul , SANDHU, Kulbir , SHAQUER, Cem , RATHNAM, Lakshman , PERKINS, Rodney
CPC classification number: A61B5/02055 , A61B5/0059 , A61B5/021 , A61B5/024 , A61B5/026 , A61B5/0408 , A61B5/0452 , A61B5/0476 , A61B5/0478 , A61B5/0488 , A61B5/0492 , A61B5/0816 , A61B5/1112 , A61B5/1118 , A61B5/112 , A61B5/1451 , A61B5/14517 , A61B5/14532 , A61B5/14539 , A61B5/14542 , A61B5/14552 , A61B5/4094 , A61B5/4266 , A61B5/4815 , A61B5/4818 , A61B5/4839 , A61B5/4866 , A61B5/4875 , A61B5/6817 , A61M31/00 , A61M2210/0662 , A61N1/306 , H04R1/028 , H04R25/00 , H04R25/02 , H04R25/70 , H04R2225/023 , H04R2225/025 , H04R2225/55 , H04R2460/07
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wearable system wherein elements of the system, including various sensors adapted to detect biometric and other data and/or to deliver drugs, are positioned proximal to, on or in the ear canal of a person. In embodiments of the invention, elements of the system, including drug delivery devices, are positioned on or in the ear canal for extended periods of time. For example, an element of the system may be positioned on the tympanic membrane of a user and left there overnight, for multiple days, months, or years. Because of the position and longevity of the system elements in the ear canal, the present invention has many advantages over prior wearable biometric and drug delivery devices.
Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种可穿戴系统，其中包括适于检测生物特征和其他数据和/或递送药物的各种传感器的系统的元件位于人的耳道上，上方或其中。 在本发明的实施方案中，系统的元件（包括药物递送装置）定位在耳道上或耳道中延长的时间段。 例如，系统的元件可以定位在使用者的鼓膜上，并且在那里过夜，持续多天，几个月或几年。 由于耳道中的系统元件的位置和寿命，本发明与先前的可穿戴生物测定和药物递送装置相比具有许多优点。
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公开(公告)号：WO2010033933A1
公开(公告)日：2010-03-25
申请号：PCT/US2009/057719
申请日：2009-09-21
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION , PURIA, Sunil , ROSEN, Micha , FAY, Jonathan P. , RUCKER, Paul , STONE, James
Inventor： PURIA, Sunil , ROSEN, Micha , FAY, Jonathan P. , RUCKER, Paul , STONE, James
IPC: H04R25/00
CPC classification number: H04R11/02 , H04R17/00 , H04R23/008 , H04R25/02 , H04R25/554 , H04R25/606 , H04R25/65 , H04R25/652 , H04R2225/025 , H04R2460/09 , H04R2460/13
Abstract: A device to transmit an audio signal to a user comprises a transducer and a support. The support is configured for placement on the eardrum to drive the eardrum. The transducer is coupled to the support at a first outer location to decrease occlusion and a second inner location to drive the eardrum. The transducer may comprise one or more of an electromagnetic balanced armature transducer, a piezoelectric transducer, a magnetostrictive transducer, a photostrictive transducer, or a coil and magnet. The device may find use with open canal hearing aids.
Abstract translation: 向用户发送音频信号的装置包括换能器和支架。 支架被配置为放置在鼓膜上以驱动鼓膜。 换能器在第一外部位置处联接到支撑件以减少闭塞和第二内部位置以驱动鼓膜。 换能器可以包括电磁平衡电枢换能器，压电换能器，磁致伸缩换能器，光致伸缩换能器或线圈和磁体中的一个或多个。 该装置可以使用开放式助听器。
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公开(公告)号：WO2009046329A1
公开(公告)日：2009-04-09
申请号：PCT/US2008/078793
申请日：2008-10-03
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION , FAY, Jonathan, P. , PURIA, Sunil , RUCKER, Paul , WINSTEAD, John, H. , PERKINS, Rodney, C.
Inventor： FAY, Jonathan, P. , PURIA, Sunil , RUCKER, Paul , WINSTEAD, John, H. , PERKINS, Rodney, C.
IPC: H04R25/00
CPC classification number: H04R25/652 , H04R25/604 , H04R25/658 , H04R2225/63
Abstract: A hearing aid device for placement in an ear of a user includes an elongate support and a transducer. The elongate support has a proximal portion and a distal end, and the transducer is attached to the elongate support near the distal end. The support is adapted to position the transducer near an eardrum while the proximal portion is placed at the location near an ear canal opening. The elongate support is sized to minimize contact with the ear between the proximal portion and distal end. The elongate support permits sound waves to travel along the ear canal. In some embodiments, a microphone is positioned in the ear canal along the support, for example inside the support, to provide directionally dependent sound localization cues, and the transducer on the distal end of the elongate support comprises a coil assembly coupled to a magnet positioned on the tympanic membrane.
Abstract translation: 用于放置在使用者的耳朵中的助听器装置包括细长支撑件和换能器。 细长支撑件具有近端部分和远端，并且换能器在远端附近附接到细长支撑件。 支撑件适于将换能器放置在鼓膜附近，而近端部分放置在耳道开口附近。 细长的支撑件的尺寸被设计成最小化与近端部分和远端之间的耳朵的接触。 细长支撑允许声波沿着耳道行进。 在一些实施例中，麦克风沿着支撑件被定位在耳道中，例如位于支撑件内部，以提供方向依赖的声音定位线索，并且细长支撑件的远端上的换能器包括耦合到定位的磁体的线圈组件 在鼓膜上。
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公开(公告)号：WO2021003087A1
公开(公告)日：2021-01-07
申请号：PCT/US2020/040089
申请日：2020-06-29
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION
Inventor： RUCKER, Paul
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a contact hearing device comprising a piezoelectric actuator. The attachment of the piezoelectric actuator to a tympanic membrane can vibrate the tympanic membrane based on a transmission received by the receiver assembly and produce perception of sounds.
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公开(公告)号：WO2020028085A1
公开(公告)日：2020-02-06
申请号：PCT/US2019/042920
申请日：2019-07-23
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION
Inventor： PRUSICK, Lindsay M. , HO, Patricia H. , DUNDAS, Drew , RUCKER, Paul
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to an ear tip having a proximal end and a distal end, the eartip including: a transmit coil, the transmit coil including a core of a ferromagnetic material, the ferromagnetic core having a central channel there through, a distal end of the ferromagnetic core positioned at a first opening in a distal end of the ear tip; a passage extending from an opening at a proximal end of the ear tip to the distal end of the ear tip, the passage ending at a second opening in the distal end of the ear tip, wherein a proximal end of the central channel is connected to the passage.
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公开(公告)号：WO2019143702A1
公开(公告)日：2019-07-25
申请号：PCT/US2019/013822
申请日：2019-01-16
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION
Inventor： SHAQUER, Cem , WONG, Louis , CHAN, Kin , RUCKER, Paul
CPC classification number: H04R25/606 , H01S3/005 , H04R25/554 , H04R2225/021
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a contact hearing system utilizing an emitter adapted to emit light and a contact hearing device adapted to receive the emitted light and convert that light into sound by mechanical manipulation of a subjects ear drum. In the present invention the emitter may utilize multiple light sources and the multiple light sources may be passed through at least one diffuser in order to generate an emitted light having a broader angle of incidence with little or no loss in received power as measured by a photodetector on the contact hearing device when the contact hearing device is positioned on a subjects tympanic membrane and the emitter is positioned in the subjects ear canal.
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公开(公告)号：WO2017116865A1
公开(公告)日：2017-07-06
申请号：PCT/US2016/067859
申请日：2016-12-20
Applicant: EARLENS CORPORATION
Inventor： RUCKER, Paul , PURIA, Sunil , WENZEL, Stuart , OLSEN, Jake, L. , SHAQUER, Cem , KHALEGHIMEYBODI, Morteza , FAY, Jonathan , ROSEN, Micha
CPC classification number: H04R25/554 , C09D5/00 , C09D163/00 , H01M2/1044 , H01M2/1094 , H01M10/425 , H01M10/46 , H01M10/486 , H01M2220/30 , H02J7/0042 , H02J7/007 , H04R25/30 , H04R25/60 , H04R25/602 , H04R25/658 , H04R25/70 , H04R2225/021 , H04R2225/025 , H04R2225/31 , H04R2225/33 , H04R2225/51 , H04R2225/77
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invent include a method of controlling unwanted vibration in a tympanic lens, wherein the tympanic lens comprises a perimeter platform connected to a microactuator through at least one biasing element, the method comprising the step of: damping the motion of the at least one biasing element. In embodiments of the invention, the at least one biasing element is a spring. In embodiments of the invention, the at least one bias spring is coated in a damping material.
Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括一种控制鼓膜镜片中的不想要的振动的方法，其中鼓膜镜片包括通过至少一个偏置元件连接到微致动器的周边平台，所述方法包括以下步骤： ：阻尼所述至少一个偏置元件的运动。 在本发明的实施例中，所述至少一个偏置元件是弹簧。 在本发明的实施例中，所述至少一个偏压弹簧涂覆在阻尼材料中。
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