公开(公告)号：US11252521B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-15

申请号：US16889024

申请日：2020-06-01

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/02

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to an improved connection assembly for hearing assistance devices. The improved connection assembly provides a connection system that is reliable, straightforward to manufacture, and easy to use. The present connection assembly provides a rapid replacement option for the cable and/or the receiver or other electronics connected to the cable. The present subject matter provides for a connection assembly that can be extended to provide connections for a variety of applications which are not limited to a speaker (receiver) in the ear. Sensors and new configurations of component placement are supported using the present assembly, including, but not limited to telecoils, and GMR or TMR sensors. Various electromagnetic interference issues are addressed. In some examples a shielded set of wires are included. In some examples a twisted pair of wires is included. Various combinations of wires for different applications are supported with the present connector system.

公开(公告)号：US10674286B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-02

申请号：US16377643

申请日：2019-04-08

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/02

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to an improved connection assembly for hearing assistance devices. The improved connection assembly provides a connection system that is reliable, straightforward to manufacture, and easy to use. The present connection assembly provides a rapid replacement option for the cable and/or the receiver or other electronics connected to the cable. The present subject matter provides for a connection assembly that can be extended to provide connections for a variety of applications which are not limited to a speaker (receiver) in the ear. Sensors and new configurations of component placement are supported using the present assembly, including, but not limited to telecoils, and GMR or TMR sensors. Various electromagnetic interference issues are addressed. In some examples a shielded set of wires are included. In some examples a twisted pair of wires is included. Various combinations of wires for different applications are supported with the present connector system.

公开(公告)号：US20190335280A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-31

申请号：US16377643

申请日：2019-04-08

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/02

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to an improved connection assembly for hearing assistance devices. The improved connection assembly provides a connection system that is reliable, straightforward to manufacture, and easy to use. The present connection assembly provides a rapid replacement option for the cable and/or the receiver or other electronics connected to the cable. The present subject matter provides for a connection assembly that can be extended to provide connections for a variety of applications which are not limited to a speaker (receiver) in the ear. Sensors and new configurations of component placement are supported using the present assembly, including, but not limited to telecoils, and GMR or TMR sensors. Various electromagnetic interference issues are addressed. In some examples a shielded set of wires are included. In some examples a twisted pair of wires is included. Various combinations of wires for different applications are supported with the present connector system.

公开(公告)号：US20160073205A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：US14827849

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Howard Kill ,  James R. Newton ,  Zheng Yan ,  Harikrishna P. Natarajan

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H03G3/20

CPC classification number: H04R25/602 ,  H01M10/4221 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H03G3/20 ,  H04R25/305 ,  H04R2225/33

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for detecting battery chemistry or battery type and reconfiguring a hearing assistance device based on the detected battery. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method of operating a hearing assistance device having a battery. A voltage of the battery is detected at a predetermined load current and a battery chemistry or battery type is determined based on the detected voltage. An operating parameter of the hearing assistance device is adjusted based on the determined battery chemistry or battery type, in various embodiments. Examples of adjustments made based on the determined battery chemistry or battery type include gain, feedback cancellation (FBC) filter, self-diagnostic thresholds of the hearing assistance device, indicator loudness, low battery set point, or an end-of-discharge battery set point.

公开(公告)号：US20140198936A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US13739928

申请日：2013-01-11

Applicant: STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton ,  Peter Salmi

IPC: H04R1/10

CPC classification number: H04R25/40 ,  A61B3/113 ,  A61B5/0496 ,  G06F3/013 ,  H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are systems and methods for controlling operation of a hearing assistance device. One aspect of the present subject matter includes a method of operating a hearing assistance device worn by a wearer. The method includes tracking eye movements of the wearer using a sensor on or in the hearing assistance device to obtain an electrooculogram (EOG). At least one parameter of the hearing assistance device is adjusted using the EOG, according to various embodiments.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于控制助听装置的操作的系统和方法。 本主题的一个方面包括操作由佩戴者佩戴的助听装置的方法。 该方法包括使用听力辅助装置上或听觉辅助装置中的传感器跟踪佩戴者的眼睛运动，以获得电文（EOG）。 根据各种实施例，使用EOG来调整助听装置的至少一个参数。

公开(公告)号：US20140153760A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14176760

申请日：2014-02-10

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： James R. Newton ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/31 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a magnetostrictive electroactive (ME) sensor that generates an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field or a mechanical pressure. In various embodiments, the ME sensor is used for cordless charging of a rechargeable battery in the hearing aid by generating an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field generated for power transfer, magnetic sound signal reception, and/or detection of user commands by sensing a magnetic field or a pressure applied to the hearing aid.

Abstract translation: 助听器包括响应于磁场或机械压力产生电信号的磁致伸缩电活动（ME）传感器。 在各种实施例中，ME传感器用于通过响应于通过感测产生的用于功率传递，磁声信号接收和/或用户命令检测的磁场产生电信号而在助听器中对可再充电电池进行无线充电 施加到助听器的磁场或压力。