公开(公告)号：US20220103205A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17546861

申请日：2021-12-09

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Zhenchao Yang ,  Stephen Paul Flood ,  Greg Haubrich

IPC: H04B5/00 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04B5/06

Abstract: A hearing device includes first, second, and third antennas oriented respectively along first, second, and third axes that are different from one another. The device includes first channel circuitry coupled to transceive and process antenna signals of each of the antennas. The antennas and the first channel circuitry communicate with another hearing device via a near field magnetic induction (NFMI) signal through a first near field magnetic induction (NFMI) communication channel. Second channel circuitry is coupled to transceive and process the antenna signals of each of the antennas. The antennas and the second channel circuitry communicate with the other device via the NFMI signal through a second NFMI communication channel. Third channel circuitry is coupled to transceive and process the antenna signals of each of the antennas. The antennas and the third channel circuitry communicate with the other device via the NFMI signal through a third NFMI communication channel.

公开(公告)号：US10945082B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-09

申请号：US16352371

申请日：2019-03-13

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Paul Solum ,  Greg Haubrich ,  Stephen Paul Flood ,  Justin R. Burwinkel ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin ,  Fred Mustiere ,  Jumana Harianwala ,  Donald James Reynolds ,  Swapan Gandhi

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06F21/72 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W4/06

Abstract: A hearing device adapted for use by a wearer comprises an audio streaming circuit configured to receive electromagnetic audio streaming via a first communication link. A configuration circuit is configured to receive configuration parameters via a second communication link different from the first communication link for configuring the hearing device to receive the electromagnetic audio streaming. Control circuitry of the hearing device configures the hearing device to enable reception of the electromagnetic audio streaming in accordance with the received configuration parameters.

公开(公告)号：US10715937B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US16574663

申请日：2019-09-18

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Greg Haubrich ,  Nikhil Nilakantan

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H01Q7/08 ,  H01Q1/52 ,  H01Q1/27

Abstract: An ear-worn electronic device includes a housing comprising a first end and an opposing second end, a first side and an opposing second side, and the first and second sides extending between the first and second ends. The first side is configured to contact the wearer's head. A battery is disposed within the housing proximate the first end. An acoustic receiver or an acoustic receiver connector is disposed within the housing proximate the second end. Electronics including a near-field magnetic induction (NFMI) radio are disposed in the housing. A directional magnetic antenna is situated in or on the housing and coupled to the NFMI radio. The antenna comprises a core having a complex shape and a coil wound around a portion of the core. The core comprises a closed end oriented toward a source of magnetic noise and an open end oriented away from the source of magnetic noise.

公开(公告)号：US20190320269A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-17

申请号：US15952438

申请日：2018-04-13

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Greg Haubrich ,  Nikhil Nilakantan

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H01Q1/27 ,  H01Q7/08 ,  H01Q1/52

Abstract: An ear-worn electronic device includes a housing comprising a first end and an opposing second end, a first side and an opposing second side, and the first and second sides extending between the first and second ends. The first side is configured to contact the wearer's head. A battery is disposed within the housing proximate the first end. An acoustic receiver or an acoustic receiver connector is disposed within the housing proximate the second end. Electronics including a near-field magnetic induction (NFMI) radio are disposed in the housing. A directional magnetic antenna is situated in or on the housing and coupled to the NFMI radio. The antenna comprises a core having a complex shape and a coil wound around a portion of the core. The core comprises a closed end oriented toward a source of magnetic noise and an open end oriented away from the source of magnetic noise.

公开(公告)号：US10404323B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-03

申请号：US15335203

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Zhenchao Yang ,  Stephen Paul Flood ,  Greg Haubrich

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04B5/00

Abstract: A hearing device includes first, second, and third antennas oriented respectively along first, second, and third axes that are different from one another. The device includes first channel circuitry coupled to transceive and process antenna signals of each of the antennas. The antennas and the first channel circuitry communicate with another hearing device via a near field magnetic induction (NFMI) signal through a first near field magnetic induction (NFMI) communication channel. Second channel circuitry is coupled to transceive and process the antenna signals of each of the antennas. The antennas and the second channel circuitry communicate with the other device via the NFMI signal through a second NFMI communication channel. Third channel circuitry is coupled to transceive and process the antenna signals of each of the antennas. The antennas and the third channel circuitry communicate with the other device via the NFMI signal through a third NFMI communication channel.

公开(公告)号：US20230262401A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18138992

申请日：2023-04-25

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Paul Solum ,  Greg Haubrich ,  Stephen Paul Flood ,  Justin R. Burwinkel ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin ,  Fred Mustiere ,  Jumana Harianwala ,  Donald James Reynolds ,  Swapan Gandhi

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04L9/40 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06F21/72

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  G06F21/72 ,  G06F21/602 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/061 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04L63/18 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A hearing device adapted for use by a wearer comprises an audio streaming circuit configured to receive electromagnetic audio streaming via a first communication link. A configuration circuit is configured to receive configuration parameters via a second communication link different from the first communication link for configuring the hearing device to receive the electromagnetic audio streaming. Control circuitry of the hearing device configures the hearing device to enable reception of the electromagnetic audio streaming in accordance with the received configuration parameters.

公开(公告)号：US11671771B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-06

申请号：US17462463

申请日：2021-08-31

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Paul Solum ,  Greg Haubrich ,  Stephen Paul Flood ,  Justin R. Burwinkel ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin ,  Fred Mustiere ,  Jumana Harianwala ,  Donald James Reynolds ,  Swapan Gandhi

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04L9/40 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06F21/72 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W4/06

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  G06F21/602 ,  G06F21/72 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/061 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04L63/18 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04W4/06 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A hearing device adapted for use by a wearer comprises an audio streaming circuit configured to receive electromagnetic audio streaming via a first communication link. A configuration circuit is configured to receive configuration parameters via a second communication link different from the first communication link for configuring the hearing device to receive the electromagnetic audio streaming. Control circuitry of the hearing device configures the hearing device to enable reception of the electromagnetic audio streaming in accordance with the received configuration parameters.

公开(公告)号：US11197107B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-07

申请号：US16440561

申请日：2019-06-13

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Paul Solum ,  Greg Haubrich ,  Stephen Paul Flood ,  Justin R. Burwinkel ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin ,  Fred Mustiere ,  Jumana Harianwala ,  Donald James Reynolds ,  Swapan Gandhi

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/60 ,  G06F21/72 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W4/06

Abstract: A hearing device adapted for use by a wearer comprises an audio streaming circuit configured to receive electromagnetic audio streaming via a first communication link. A configuration circuit is configured to receive configuration parameters via a second communication link different from the first communication link for configuring the hearing device to receive the electromagnetic audio streaming. Control circuitry of the hearing device configures the hearing device to enable reception of the electromagnetic audio streaming in accordance with the received configuration parameters.

公开(公告)号：US20190297436A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-26

申请号：US16440561

申请日：2019-06-13

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Paul Solum ,  Greg Haubrich ,  Stephen Paul Flood ,  Justin R. Burwinkel ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin ,  Fred Mustiere ,  Jumana Harianwala ,  Donald James Reynolds ,  Swapan Gandhi

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  G06F21/60 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F21/72

Abstract: A hearing device adapted for use by a wearer comprises an audio streaming circuit configured to receive electromagnetic audio streaming via a first communication link. A configuration circuit is configured to receive configuration parameters via a second communication link different from the first communication link for configuring the hearing device to receive the electromagnetic audio streaming. Control circuitry of the hearing device configures the hearing device to enable reception of the electromagnetic audio streaming in accordance with the received configuration parameters.

公开(公告)号：US20190215624A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-11

申请号：US16352371

申请日：2019-03-13

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Paul Solum ,  Greg Haubrich ,  Stephen Paul Flood ,  Justin R. Burwinkel ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin ,  Fred Mustiere ,  Jumana Harianwala ,  Donald James Reynolds ,  Swapan Gandhi

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  G06F21/72 ,  G06F21/60 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  G06F21/602 ,  G06F21/72 ,  H04L63/06 ,  H04L63/18 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R2225/55

Abstract: A hearing device adapted for use by a wearer comprises an audio streaming circuit configured to receive electromagnetic audio streaming via a first communication link. A configuration circuit is configured to receive configuration parameters via a second communication link different from the first communication link for configuring the hearing device to receive the electromagnetic audio streaming. Control circuitry of the hearing device configures the hearing device to enable reception of the electromagnetic audio streaming in accordance with the received configuration parameters.