公开(公告)号：WO2019168867A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-06

申请号：PCT/US2019/019653

申请日：2019-02-26

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

Inventor： SOLUM, Jeffrey, Paul ,  KASAHARA, Yoshi ,  YOUNG, Christopher, D. ,  HAUBRICH, Gregory, John ,  VARGHESE, Preetham

IPC: H04R25/00

Abstract: A portable case for storing hearing assistance devices is described that includes at least one retention structure configured to retain at least part of a hearing assistance device, one or more communication units configured to exchange information between the portable case and one or more external devices, and at least one processor. The processor is configured to: detect when the at least one retention structure shares an electrical connection with the at least part of the hearing assistance device that is retained by the at least one retention structure; and responsive to receiving data, from the hearing assistance device, via the electrical connection, while the at least part of the hearing assistance device is retained by the at least one retention structure, cause the one or more communication units to communicate with exchange the information data between the portable case and the one or more external devices.

公开(公告)号：WO2019157360A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：PCT/US2019/017323

申请日：2019-02-08

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

Inventor： GALLÉGO, Stéphane

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04S7/00 ,  A61B5/0488

Abstract: A sound processing system measures one or more periauricular muscle signals from one or more periauricular muscles of a user. Additionally, the sound processing system computes, based on the periauricular muscle signals, an estimate of an angle corresponding to a direction of a current auditory attention locus of the user with respect to a reference point or plane. The sound processing system controls, based on the estimate of the angle, an operating characteristic of the sound processing system.

公开(公告)号：WO2019040895A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-28

申请号：PCT/US2018/047986

申请日：2018-08-24

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

Inventor： WALSH, Kyle ,  SCHELLER, Thomas ,  HOWES, Christopher, L. ,  FABRY, David, A.

IPC: H04R25/00

Abstract: A computing system comprising one or more electronic computing devices receives data from a hearing-assistance device. The computing system determines, based on the data received from the hearing-assistance device, a cognitive benefit measure for a wearer of the hearing-assistance device. The cognitive benefit measure being an indication of a change of a cognitive benefit of the wearer of the hearing-assistance device attributable to use of the hearing-assistance device by the wearer of the hearing-assistance device. The computing device outputs an indication of the cognitive benefit measure.

公开(公告)号：WO2018147943A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：PCT/US2017/069035

申请日：2017-12-29

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

Inventor： BURWINKEL, Justin, R. ,  BHUNIA, Sourav, K. ,  GALSTER, Jason, A. ,  XU, Buye ,  TETRICK, Peter, J.

IPC: A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H04R25/00

Abstract: Various embodiments of a fall prediction system and method of using such system are disclosed. The system includes a hearing device for a user, a sensor operatively connected to the hearing device and adapted to detect a characteristic of the user and generate a sensor signal based on the characteristic, an accessory operatively connected to the hearing device, and a controller operatively connected to the hearing device. The controller is adapted to determine a fall risk value based on the sensor signal, compare the fall risk value to a fall risk threshold, and generate a fall prevention output if the fall risk value exceeds the fall risk threshold.

公开(公告)号：WO2018049405A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/051187

申请日：2017-09-12

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC. ,  GIRI, Ritwik ,  MUSTIERE, Fred ,  ZHANG, Tao

Inventor： GIRI, Ritwik ,  MUSTIERE, Fred ,  ZHANG, Tao

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/453 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: A system and method of determining a filter to cancel feedback signals from input signals in a hearing assistance device includes determining feedback signals for a plurality of feedback paths associated with the device, and determining a model of the plurality of feedback paths, with the model having an invariant portion and a time varying portion. A probable structure of the invariant portion is determined to generate a structural constraint to constrain the plurality of feedback paths, and probability distributions to impose the structural constraint on the invariant portion are determined. During an iterative process, the invariant portion is iteratively determined using the determined probability distributions and the feedback path measurements. A measurement noise variance representative of model mismatch is updated, for each iteration, to reduce a probability of a non-desirable determination of an invariant filter, and the invariant filter is determined in response to a criterion for ending the iterative process being satisfied.

Abstract translation: 确定用于从助听设备中的输入信号中消除反馈信号的滤波器的系统和方法包括：确定与设备相关联的多个反馈路径的反馈信号;以及确定多个 的反馈路径，模型具有不变部分和时变部分。 确定不变部分的可能结构以产生约束多个反馈路径的结构约束，并且确定对不变部分施加结构约束的概率分布。 在迭代过程期间，使用所确定的概率分布和反馈路径测量来迭代地确定不变部分。 代表模型失配的测量噪声方差针对每次迭代被更新，以减少非期望确定不变滤波器的可能性，并且响应于用于结束迭代过程的标准被满足而确定不变滤波器。 / p>

公开(公告)号：WO2014179613A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：PCT/US2014/036436

申请日：2014-05-01

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

Inventor： RABEL, Jay ,  SANGUINO, Jorge F.

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  H01Q1/273 ,  H01Q1/52 ,  H04R25/652 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/49 ,  H04R2225/51 ,  H04R2460/17

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for increasing antenna performance for hearing assistance devices. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing assistance device for a wearer including an antenna within a device housing, an audio receiver configured to be worn in an ear canal of a wearer, and a cable assembly configured to connect the audio receiver to the device housing. A ferrite element or an inductor is connected to the cable assembly and configured to reduce unwanted coupling between the cable assembly and the antenna by reducing high frequency current through the wires of the cable assembly. According to various embodiments, the ferrite element or the inductor is connected in series to the cable assembly adjacent to the device housing.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于增加听力辅助装置的天线性能的方法和装置。 本主题的一个方面包括用于佩戴者的接收器管道（RIC）助听器，其包括设备外壳内的天线，被配置为佩戴在佩戴者的耳道中的音频接收器以及电缆组件 配置为将音频接收器连接到设备外壳。 铁氧体元件或电感器连接到电缆组件并且被配置为通过减少通过电缆组件的电线的高频电流来减少电缆组件和天线之间的不期望的耦合。 根据各种实施例，铁氧体元件或电感器与邻近设备壳体的电缆组件串联连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2008097600A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：PCT/US2008/001609

申请日：2008-02-07

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC. ,  HIGGINS, Sidney, A.

Inventor： HIGGINS, Sidney, A.

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H01H13/785

CPC classification number: H04R25/00 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2207/002 ,  H01H2300/004 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: A hearing assistance device (100), comprising a microphone (101) to receive sound, signal processing electronics electrically connected to the microphone, a receiver electrically connected to the signal processing electronics and a switch (102) electrically connected to the signal processing electronics. The switch (102) includes conductive silicone (106) adapted to change the switch from a first state to a second state when activated. Contacts comprising conductive silicone (105) provide an electrical connection between the microphone (101) and the signal processing electronics.

Abstract translation: 一种助听装置（100），包括用于接收声音的麦克风（101），电连接到麦克风的信号处理电子器件，电连接到信号处理电子器件的接收器和开关（102） 电连接到信号处理电子器件。 开关（102）包括适于在被激活时将开关从第一状态改变到第二状态的导电硅酮（106）。 包括导电硅酮（105）的触点提供了麦克风（101）和信号处理电子设备之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：WO2008051571A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-02

申请号：PCT/US2007/022550

申请日：2007-10-23

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC. ,  THEVERAPPERUMA, Lalin

Inventor： THEVERAPPERUMA, Lalin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/453 ,  H04R25/353

Abstract: A system of signal processing an input signal in a hearing aid to avoid entrainment, the hearing aid including a receiver and a microphone, the method comprising using a transform domain adaptive filter including two or more eigenvalues to measure an acoustic feedback path from the receiver to the microphone, analyzing a measure of eigenvalue spread against a predetermined threshold for indication of entrainment of the transform domain adaptive feedback cancellation filter, and upon indication of entrainment of the transform domain adaptive feedback cancellation filter, modulating the adaptation of the transform domain adaptive feedback cancellation filter.

Abstract translation: 一种信号处理助听器中的输入信号以避免夹带的系统，所述助听器包括接收器和麦克风，所述方法包括使用包括两个或多个特征值的变换域自适应滤波器来测量从接收器到声音反馈路径的声反馈路径 麦克风，分析针对预定阈值的特征值扩展的度量，以指示变换域自适应反馈消除滤波器的夹带，以及在指示变换域自适应反馈消除滤波器的夹带时，调制变换域自适应反馈消除的适应 过滤。

公开(公告)号：WO2006091971A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：PCT/US2006/007058

申请日：2006-02-27

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC. ,  BURNS, Thomas Howard

Inventor： BURNS, Thomas Howard

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R2410/01

Abstract: The present disclosure includes various methods and apparatus for controlling directionality of a hearing assistance device including a pair of directional microphones. In various examples, the hearing assistance device includes a pair of directional microphones and an omnidirectional microphone. In various examples, the hearing assistance device includes a directional microphone and an omnidirectional microphone. In examples with multiple directional microphones, various angles can be employed. For example, in some applications the first directional axis can be about ninety degrees offset of the second directional axis. The microphones are aligned with an intended direction of reception in some embodiments. In some examples the microphones are not aligned with an intended direction of reception. Other variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present subject matter.

Abstract translation: 本公开包括用于控制包括一对定向麦克风的助听装置的方向性的各种方法和装置。 在各种示例中，助听装置包括一对定向麦克风和全向麦克风。 在各种示例中，助听装置包括定向麦克风和全向麦克风。 在具有多个定向麦克风的示例中，可以采用各种角度。 例如，在一些应用中，第一方向轴可以距离第二方向轴大约九十度偏移。 在一些实施例中，麦克风与预期的接收方向对齐。 在一些示例中，麦克风不与预期的接收方向对准。 在不脱离本主题的范围的情况下，其它变化是可能的。

公开(公告)号：US20250168579A1

公开(公告)日：2025-05-22

申请号：US18929128

申请日：2024-10-28

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Justin R. Burwinkel ,  Penny A. Tyson ,  Buye Xu ,  Darrell R. Bennington

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  G08B21/04

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to devices and related systems and methods for detecting falls. In an embodiment, a hearing assistance device is included having a first control circuit and a first motion sensor. The first motion sensor can be disposed in a fixed position relative to a head of a subject wearing the hearing assistance device. A first microphone and a first transducer for generating sound can be in operational communication with the first control circuit. The first control circuit can be configured to evaluate data from one or more sensors to detect a possible fall of a subject in physical contact with the hearing assistance device. The device can be configured to wirelessly transmit data regarding a possible fall to another device including an indication of whether the possible fall was detected binaurally or monoaurally. Other embodiments are included herein.