公开(公告)号：WO1998006330A1

公开(公告)日：1998-02-19

申请号：PCT/US1996013130

申请日：1996-08-14

Applicant: DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Inventor： DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC. ,  SHENNIB, Adnan ,  URSO, Richard

IPC: A61B05/12

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R2225/43

Abstract: A hearing evaluation and hearing aid fitting system (22) provides a fully immersed, three-dimensional acoustic environment to evaluate unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing function of an individual. Digital filtering of one or more signal sources representing speech or other audio-logically significant stimuli according to selected models and digitally controlled signal processing parameters produce a simulated acoustic condition for presentation to a hearing impaired person for hearing evaluation.

Abstract translation: 听力评估和助听器适配系统（22）提供完全浸没的三维声学环境，以评估个人的无辅助，模拟辅助和辅助听力功能。 根据所选择的模型和数字控制的信号处理参数，代表语音或其他音频逻辑重要刺激的一个或多个信号源的数字滤波产生用于呈现给听力受损人的听觉评估的模拟声学条件。

公开(公告)号：WO1997023117A1

公开(公告)日：1997-06-26

申请号：PCT/US1996013126

申请日：1996-08-14

Applicant: DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Inventor： DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC. ,  SHENNIB, Adnan

IPC: H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04R29/001 ,  A61B5/121 ,  A61B5/6817 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: Digital filtering (18) of one or more signal sources according to selected models and digitally controlled signal processing parameters, including audio sources, spatializing coordinates, acoustic boundaries, signals representing one or more simulated hearing aids, and individualized body/external ear transfer functions synthesizes a simulated three-dimensional acoustic condition for presentation to hearing-impaired person (20) for objective and subjective hearing evaluation via an intra-canal prosthesis (22) that is positioned in the ear canal (21), and that incorporates a microphone probe to measure in-the-ear-canal responses at a common reference point near the tympanic membrane (26) during unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing evaluation. A virtual electroacoustic audiometer (19) computes the electroacoustic parameters of a hearing aid based on the results of the unaided audiometric evaluation and reference measurements that included the acoustic response near the tympanic membrane. The system then synthesizes acoustic signals reflecting the combined selection of audio signal model, spatialization model, acoustic boundaries model, as well as computed hearing aid model in the case of simulated aided condition.

Abstract translation: 根据所选模型的一个或多个信号源的数字滤波（18）和数字控制信号处理参数（包括音频源，空间坐标，声界线，表示一个或多个模拟助听器的信号）和个体化/外耳转移功能的数字滤波（18） 用于通过位于耳道（21）中的管内假体（22）呈现给听力受损人（20）进行客观和主观听力评估的模拟三维声学条件，并且将麦克风探针结合到 在无偿，模拟辅助和辅助听力评估期间，在鼓膜附近的共同参考点（26）测量耳道内的响应。 虚拟电声听力计（19）根据包括鼓膜附近声响响应的无辅助听力评估和参考测量结果计算助听器的电声参数。 然后，该系统在模拟辅助条件的情况下合成反映音频信号模型，空间化模型，声界边界模型以及计算助听器模型组合选择的声信号。

公开(公告)号：WO1996021334A1

公开(公告)日：1996-07-11

申请号：PCT/US1995017113

申请日：1995-12-27

Applicant: DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Inventor： DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC. ,  SHENNIB, Adnan ,  URSO, Richard

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R2225/023

Abstract: A hearing device (10) having highly articulated, non-contiguous parts and adapted for placement within the ear canal (20) includes a receiver module (40) for delivering acoustic signals within close proximity to the tympanic membrane (26), a main module (12) containing all hearing aid components except the receiver, and a connector (50) that routes amplified electrical signals from the main module (12) to the receiver module (40). The connector (50) fits in the cartilaginous area (28) of the ear canal (20) and is articulated with both the receiver module (40) and main module (12) to permit independent movement of the receiver module (40) while the hearing device (10) is inserted or removed and during various jaw movements, such as chewing, yawning and talking.

Abstract translation: 具有高度铰接的非连续部分并且适于放置在耳道（20）内的听力装置（10）包括用于传送紧邻鼓膜（26）的声信号的接收器模块（40），主模块 （12），其包含除了接收器之外的所有助听器部件，以及将放大的电信号从主模块（12）传送到接收器模块（40）的连接器（50）。 连接器（50）装配在耳道（20）的软骨区域（28）中并且与接收器模块（40）和主模块（12）铰接，以允许接收器模块（40）的独立移动，同时 听觉装置（10）被插入或移除，并且在各种下巴运动期间，例如咀嚼，打呵欠和说话。

公开(公告)号：EP0800751A1

公开(公告)日：1997-10-15

申请号：EP95944275.0

申请日：1995-12-27

Applicant: DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Inventor： SHENNIB, Adnan ,  URSO, Richard

IPC: H04R25

CPC classification number: H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R2225/023

Abstract: A hearing device (10) having highly articulated, non-contiguous parts and adapted for placement within the ear canal (20) includes a receiver module (40) for delivering acoustic signals within close proximity to the tympanic membrane (26), a main module (12) containing all hearing aid components except the receiver, and a connector (50) that routes amplified electrical signals from the main module (12) to the receiver module (40). The connector (50) fits in the cartilaginous area (28) of the ear canal (20) and is articulated with both the receiver module (40) and main module (12) to permit independent movement of the receiver module (40) while the hearing device (10) is inserted or removed and during various jaw movements, such as chewing, yawning and talking.

公开(公告)号：EP0868830A1

公开(公告)日：1998-10-07

申请号：EP96927408.0

申请日：1996-08-14

Applicant: DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Inventor： SHENNIB, Adnan

IPC: A61B5 ,  H04R25 ,  H04R29

CPC classification number: H04R29/001 ,  A61B5/121 ,  A61B5/6817 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  H04R25/70

Abstract: Digital filtering (18) of one or more signal sources according to selected models and digitally controlled signal processing parameters, including audio sources, spatializing coordinates, acoustic boundaries, signals representing one or more simulated hearing aids, and individualized body/external ear transfer functions synthesizes a simulated three-dimensional acoustic condition for presentation to hearing-impaired person (20) for objective and subjective hearing evaluation via an intra-canal prosthesis (22) that is positioned in the ear canal (21), and that incorporates a microphone probe to measure in-the-ear-canal responses at a common reference point near the tympanic membrane (26) during unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing evaluation. A virtual electroacoustic audiometer (19) computes the electroacoustic parameters of a hearing aid based on the results of the unaided audiometric evaluation and reference measurements that included the acoustic response near the tympanic membrane. The system then synthesizes acoustic signals reflecting the combined selection of audio signal model, spatialization model, acoustic boundaries model, as well as computed hearing aid model in the case of simulated aided condition.

公开(公告)号：EP1000526A2

公开(公告)日：2000-05-17

申请号：EP98933150.9

申请日：1998-07-07

Applicant: DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Inventor： SHENNIB, Adnan ,  FLETCHER, Henry

IPC: H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/456 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2460/11 ,  H04R2460/17

Abstract: An acoustic coupler is detachably secured to a receiver assembly for deep insertion into an individual's ear canal. The acoustic coupler provides a semirigid, thin walled, cylindrical coupling sleeve that is adapted to be attached over a cylindrical receiver assembly. A conforming sealing material is attached diametrically over the coupling sleeve to fit comfortably and to seal the individual's ear canal acoustically. The coupling sleeve is substantially concentric to the receiver assembly for a highly space efficient interface and a user friendly replacement method. Attachment of the acoustic coupler to the receiver assembly is accomplished by applying a minimal axial (push) force to secure the acoustic coupler to the receiver assembly. The coupler remains securely attached thereto, and can withstand considerable axial detachment (pull) forces without being dislodged within or outside the ear canal. Applying a rotational (twist) force with respect to the receiver housing detaches the acoustic coupler from the receiver housing. Because rotational movements are minimal during insertion or removal of the coupler from the individual's ear, accidental detachment is not possible.

公开(公告)号：EP0923342A1

公开(公告)日：1999-06-23

申请号：EP96928151.0

申请日：1996-08-14

Applicant: DECIBEL INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Inventor： SHENNIB, Adnan ,  URSO, Richard

IPC: H04R25

CPC classification number: A61B5/121 ,  H04R25/70 ,  H04R29/001

Abstract: A hearing evaluation and hearing aid fitting system (22) provides a fully immersed, three-dimensional acoustic environment to evaluate unaided, simulated aided, and aided hearing function of an individual. Digital filtering of one or more signal sources representing speech or other audio-logically significant stimuli according to selected models and digitally controlled signal processing parameters produce a simulated acoustic condition for presentation to a hearing impaired person for hearing evaluation.