公开(公告)号：WO2005086801A2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：PCT/US2005/007531

申请日：2005-03-07

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC. ,  DUNN, William, F. ,  KILLION, Mead, C. ,  HAAPAPURO, Andrew J. ,  DRAMBAREAN, Viorel

Inventor： DUNN, William, F. ,  KILLION, Mead, C. ,  HAAPAPURO, Andrew J. ,  DRAMBAREAN, Viorel

IPC: H03G3/00

CPC classification number: H03G3/3026 ,  H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04R2430/01

Abstract: A method and system for enhancing speech intelligibility using wireless communication in portable, battery-powered and entirely user-supportable devices. The devices may be talker devices and receiver devices, where the audio signals input into the talker devices may be transmitted to the receiver devices to provide better quality audio to person using the receiver devices. The receiver devices may initiate and terminate communications with the talker devices. Additionally, the receiver devices may indicate to the talker devices the gain level the talker devices need to apply to the audio signals before sending them to the receiver devices.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在便携式，电池供电且完全用户可支持的设备中使用无线通信来增强语音可懂度的方法和系统。 设备可以是说话者设备和接收机设备，其中输入到讲话者设备中的音频信号可以被发送到接收机设备，以使用接收机设备向人们提供更好质量的音频。 接收机设备可以发起和终止与讲话者设备的通信。 此外，接收机设备可以向讲话者设备指示在发送给接收机设备之前，讲话者设备需要应用于音频信号的增益级别。

公开(公告)号：WO2003084287A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2002/032683

申请日：2002-10-15

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC.

Inventor： KILLION, Mead, C. ,  FRENCH, John, S. ,  VIRANYI, Steven ,  MONROE, Timothy, S. ,  PREVES, David ,  MATZEN, Norman, P. ,  GUDMUNDSEN, Gail, I.

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/505

Abstract: A programmable digital hearing aid circuit (103) and method for operating and programming same are disclosed. The device provides a flexible means to compensate for undesirable frequency response distortion normally due to the electro-acoustical characteristics of the microphone (101), receiver (105), and sound coupling mechanisms (107, 109) employed in hearing aid design. Parameters of the programmable hearing aid circuit may also be set to tailor the hearing aid response characteristics for the frequency-dependent hearing loss of an individual hearing aid user. The device is intended to make available a significant improvement in audio fidelity to users of hearing aid devices.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于操作和编程的可编程数字助听器电路（103）及其方法。 该装置提供了一种灵活的装置，用于补偿由于在助听器设计中使用的麦克风（101），接收器（105）和声耦合机构（107,109）的电声特性所导致的不期望的频率响应失真。 可编程助听器电路的参数也可以被设置为为个别助听器用户的频率依赖性听力损失定制助听器响应特性。 该设备旨在为助听器设备的用户提供音频保真度的显着改进。

公开(公告)号：WO2007058699A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：PCT/US2006/035964

申请日：2006-09-14

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC. ,  ISEBERG, Steve ,  VIRANYI, Steve ,  SHAW, Gregory, R. ,  DRAMBAREAN, Viorel ,  FRENCH, John, Stuhr ,  SCICLUNA, Ron ,  KILLION, Mead, C.

Inventor： ISEBERG, Steve ,  VIRANYI, Steve ,  SHAW, Gregory, R. ,  DRAMBAREAN, Viorel ,  FRENCH, John, Stuhr ,  SCICLUNA, Ron ,  KILLION, Mead, C.

IPC: A61B1/227 ,  A61B5/12

CPC classification number: A61B5/121 ,  A61B1/2275 ,  A61B5/03 ,  A61B5/125 ,  A61B5/126 ,  A61B5/6817

Abstract: A hearing screening system for testing hearing abilities of a patient includes an otoacoustic emission (OAE) module operable to perform OAE tests, a tympanometry (tymp) module operable to perform tymp tests, and at least one probe in communication with at least one of the OAE and tymp modules. The probe includes a probe tip that is configured to be positioned within an ear canal of a patient.

Abstract translation: 用于测试患者听力能力的听力筛查系统包括可操作以执行OAE测试的耳声发射（OAE）模块，可操作以执行鼓音测试的鼓膜测量（tymp）模块，以及至少一个与至少一个 OAE和tymp模块。 探针包括被配置为定位在患者的耳道内的探针尖端。

公开(公告)号：WO2003045109A3

公开(公告)日：2003-05-30

申请号：PCT/US2002/036534

申请日：2002-11-15

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC.

Inventor： KILLION, Mead, C. ,  MAPES-RIORDAN, Dan

IPC: H04R25/00

Abstract: An improved analog-to-digital converter device suitable for use in digital hearing aids, and methods for operating such a device are disclosed. Aspects of the present invention may provide a full 16-18 bits (96-108 dB) of dynamic range in a digital hearing aid circuit using 14-bit analog-to-digital converters typically available for hearing aid use. An embodiment of the present invention may use two analog-to-digital converters (315, 317) that are clocked by the same sampling trigger. One of the converters may be preceded by an amplifier (303) having, for example, 24 dB of gain, while the other converter may be preceded by an amplifier (305) having 0 dB of gain. The output of the first converter or the output of the second converter may be used, or a combination of the two outputs may be used to produce audio for the hearing aid user, depending upon input signal level.

公开(公告)号：WO2002060221A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-01

申请号：PCT/US2002/000227

申请日：2002-01-07

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC.

Inventor： KILLION, Mead, C. ,  HAAPAPURO, Andrew, J.

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/48 ,  G10K11/16

Abstract: An acoustic resistor or damper (300) and method of manufacturing the same is disclosed. The damper (300) has mesh material and mounting material (303) attached to the mesh material (301). The mounting material (303) defines an open region for transmission of sound through the mesh material (301), and has a mounting surface for mounting the damper on a surface surrounding an acoustic port (306) or tube. The mounting surface is located on a plane different from the mesh material, thereby shielding the mesh material (301) from adhesive applied between the mounting surface and the surface surrounding the acoustic port (306) or tube.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种声阻抗器（300）及其制造方法。 阻尼器（300）具有连接到网状材料（301）的网状材料和安装材料（303）。 安装材料（303）限定用于通过网状材料（301）传播声音的开放区域，并且具有用于将阻尼器安装在声学端口（306）或管子周围的表面上的安装表面。 安装表面位于与网状材料不同的平面上，从而屏蔽网状材料（301）与施加在安装表面和围绕声学端口（306）或管子的表面之间的粘合剂。

公开(公告)号：WO1991007067A1

公开(公告)日：1991-05-16

申请号：PCT/US1990006353

申请日：1990-10-31

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC.

Inventor： ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC. ,  KILLION, Mead, C. ,  MATZEN, Norman, P. ,  BROWN, Clyde, M., Jr. ,  COLE, William, A. ,  COMPTON, James, B. ,  ISEBERG, Steven, J. ,  STEWART, Jonathan, K. ,  WILSON, Donald, L.

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/502 ,  H03G9/18 ,  H04R25/356 ,  H04R2460/03

Abstract: A single integrated circuit chip is provided with transistors, diodes, resistor and capacitors thereon for forming a variable gainamplifier (40) and gain control circuitry which provides a level dependent frequency response characteristic, operative at low signal levels to enhance gain at higher frequencies relative to that at lower frequencies. The gain control circuitry includes logarithmic rectifier means (48) operative to develop an AC output signal having a peak value varying as a logarithmic function of a signal level which may be that at the output of the variable gain amplifier (40). The AC output signal so developed is applied to a peak detector circuit in a compression ratio control circuit (46) to develop a DC signal which is amplified by a DC amplifier and applied to a control input of the variable gain amplifier (40).

Abstract translation: 单个集成电路芯片上设置有晶体管，二极管，电阻器和电容器，用于形成可变增益放大器（40）和增益控制电路，增益控制电路提供电平相关的频率响应特性，在低信号电平下工作，以增强相对于 在较低的频率。 增益控制电路包括对数整流装置（48），其可操作以产生具有作为可变增益放大器（40）的输出处的信号电平的对数函数变化的峰值的AC输出信号。 如此开发的AC输出信号被施加到压缩比控制电路（46）中的峰值检测器电路，以产生由DC放大器放大并被施加到可变增益放大器（40）的控制输入端的DC信号。

公开(公告)号：WO1996017494A1

公开(公告)日：1996-06-06

申请号：PCT/US1995011748

申请日：1995-09-15

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC.

Inventor： ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC. ,  KILLION, Mead, C. ,  PAPALIS, Chris, W. ,  BECKER, Anthony, J.

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/502

Abstract: A hearing aid is set forth that includes one or more hearing aid components that introduce an undesired undamped peak (80) into the frequency response of the hearing aid. An electronic damping filter (50) is utilized to compensate for the undamped peak. The electronic damping filter has a notch filter response (85) that includes an inverse peak across the frequency range of the undamped peak (80) thereby electronically damping the frequency response so that the hearing aid output is generally unaffected by the undesired characteristics of the inverse peak.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种助听器，其包括向助听器的频率响应引入不期望的无阻尼峰值（80）的一个或多个助听器部件。 电子阻尼滤波器（50）用于补偿无阻尼峰值。 电子阻尼滤波器具有陷波滤波器响应（85），其包括跨越无阻尼峰值（80）的频率范围的反向峰值，从而电子地阻尼频率响应，使得助听器输出通常不受反相的不期望特性的影响 峰。

公开(公告)号：WO2010030455A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009/053140

申请日：2009-08-07

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC. ,  JOHNSON, William, A. ,  KILLION, Mead, C.

Inventor： JOHNSON, William, A. ,  KILLION, Mead, C.

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/656 ,  H03F1/307 ,  H03F3/26 ,  H03F3/3066 ,  H03F2200/03 ,  H04R25/48 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R2225/33 ,  H04R2460/17

Abstract: Improved amplification circuits and hearing aids that can utilize such amplification circuits are provided. In an embodiment, for example, an amplification circuit includes: a first sub circuit configured to create a voltage drop when a supply voltage is above a first voltage; and a second sub circuit configured to create a reverse voltage drop when the supply voltage is below a second voltage, wherein the first and second sub circuits operate to maintain idling current within a range. Certain embodiments of the present technology also provide hearing aids that include removable dampers.

Abstract translation: 提供了可以利用这种放大电路的改进的放大电路和助听器。 在一个实施例中，例如，放大电路包括：第一子电路，被配置为当电源电压高于第一电压时产生电压降; 以及第二子电路，其被配置为当所述电源电压低于第二电压时产生反向电压降，其中所述第一和第二子电路操作以将空转电流保持在一定范围内。 本技术的某些实施例还提供了包括可移除阻尼器的助听器。

公开(公告)号：WO2007089845A2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：PCT/US2007/002646

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC. ,  HAAPAPURO, Andrew, J. ,  DRAMBAREAN, Viorel ,  KILLION, Mead, C.

Inventor： HAAPAPURO, Andrew, J. ,  DRAMBAREAN, Viorel ,  KILLION, Mead, C.

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R3/08 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/2842 ,  H04R1/2857 ,  H04R1/288 ,  H04R9/02

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may be found in an insert earphone assembly. The insert earphone assembly may comprise a housing and a transducer located in the housing. The transducer may be for converting electrical signals received into sound energy. The insert earphone apparatus may further comprise an insert element. The insert element may be at least partially integrated within the housing. The insert element may also comprise a main sound channel for communicating the sound energy from the transducer to a user. In certain embodiments, one or more of the body and the insert element may comprise one or more auxiliary ducts and one or more auxiliary volume spaces. The one or more auxiliary ducts and one or more auxiliary volume spaces may be separated by one or more auxiliary dampers. In certain embodiments, a diameter, length and/or shape of the one or more auxiliary ducts or one or more auxiliary volume spaces may be adjusted so as to modify an insertion response characteristic of the insert earphone assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些实施例可以在插入式耳机组件中找到。 插入式耳机组件可以包括壳体和位于壳体中的换能器。 换能器可以用于将接收的电信号转换成声能。 插入式耳机装置还可以包括插入元件。 插入元件可以至少部分地集成在壳体内。 插入元件还可以包括用于将来自换能器的声能传递给用户的主声道。 在某些实施例中，主体和插入元件中的一个或多个可以包括一个或多个辅助管道和一个或多个辅助容积空间。 一个或多个辅助管道和一个或多个辅助容积空间可以由一个或多个辅助阻尼器隔开。 在某些实施例中，可调整一个或多个辅助管道或一个或多个辅助容积空间的直径，长度和/或形状，以便改变插入式耳机组件的插入响应特性。

公开(公告)号：WO2007002198A2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：PCT/US2006/024146

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: ETYMOTIC RESEARCH, INC. ,  DRAMBAREAN, Viorel ,  HAAPAPURO, Andrew, J. ,  KILLION, Mead, C.

Inventor： DRAMBAREAN, Viorel ,  HAAPAPURO, Andrew, J. ,  KILLION, Mead, C.

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1033 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H04R1/1083 ,  H04R5/033

Abstract: An insert high fidelity earphone is provided in which a hollow housing is connected to two tubes. A first tube is connected to the hollow housing on one side, and on the other side is inserted into an ear tip that ensures substantial sealing of the ear canal. A second tube is connected to hollow housing on one side and houses a cable that connects circuitry in the hollow housing to an audio source. The first tube comprises a damping assembly. The first tube comprises grooves on the inside wall that ensure that the damping assembly only fits in one orientation, which is the correct orientation. The damping assembly may be easily replaceable, without having to replace the entire earphone. The earphone may have a curved shape providing a comfortable and nearly invisible fit into the ear canal.

Abstract translation: 提供插入式高保真耳机，其中中空的外壳连接到两个管。 第一根管在一侧连接到中空壳体上，另一侧插入到确保耳道基本密封的耳塞中。 第二个管在一侧连接到中空壳体并容纳将中空壳体中的电路连接到音频源的电缆。 第一管包括阻尼组件。 第一根管子在内壁上包含凹槽，以确保阻尼组件仅适合一个方向，这是正确的方向。 阻尼组件可以容易地更换，而不必更换整个耳机。 耳机可以具有弯曲的形状，从而提供舒适且几乎看不见的适合耳道的形状。