公开(公告)号：US20190007761A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US15637528

申请日：2017-06-29

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/1016 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/652 ,  H04R2460/09 ,  H04R2460/11

Abstract: Various embodiments of an earbud for insertion into an ear canal and a hearing device that includes such earbud are disclosed. The earbud includes an elongated body having a first end, a second end, and a cavity that extends along a body axis between the first end and the second end of the elongated body. The earbud also includes a first flange connected to the elongated body, where the first flange includes a first end adjacent the first end of the elongated body, a second end, and a sound hole disposed in the first end of the first flange that is acoustically connected to the cavity of the elongated body. The first flange further includes a vent disposed through the first flange. The earbud also includes a second flange connected to the second end of the elongated body and including a first end adjacent the second end of the elongated body and a second end.

公开(公告)号：US20180352347A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

申请号：US16058335

申请日：2018-08-08

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Douglas F. Link ,  David Prchal ,  Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/65

Abstract: A hearing aid comprising a microphone, a receiver, hearing aid electronics coupled to the microphone and the receiver, and conductive traces overlaying an insulator, the conductive traces configured to interconnect the hearing aid electronics and to follow non-planar contours of the insulator. Examples are provided wherein the insulator includes a hearing aid housing.

公开(公告)号：US20180123367A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15337141

申请日：2016-10-28

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  David Tourtelotte ,  Kyle Olson

IPC: H02J7/00

Abstract: A recharging system includes a contact pad charger having a compressible contact pad conformable to a rechargeable device body for charging a power storage device in the rechargeable device body. The contact pad charger includes a power supply configured to provide a supply voltage. The compressible contact pad is electrically coupled to the power supply and defines a first variable resistance in response to a first conductor compression. The rechargeable device body includes a power manager electrically coupled to the power supply and is configured to receive a variable input voltage in response to a first variable voltage drop across the first conductor and to provide a regulated output voltage in response to the received variable input voltage. The regulated output voltage is less than the supply voltage. The power storage device is electrically coupled to the power manager and configured to receive the regulated output voltage for charging.

公开(公告)号：US20180115843A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15332936

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas Blaise Bergner ,  Sidney A. Higgins ,  Susan Marie Johansson

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  G02B5/00 ,  B08B7/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/654 ,  B08B7/0057 ,  G02B5/008 ,  H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/65 ,  H04R2225/31 ,  H04R2460/17

Abstract: Photoactive cleaning hearing assistance devices and methods of cleaning hearing assistance devices are described. Photoactive nanoparticles may be disposed on or in the hearing assistance devices. The photoactive nanoparticles provide a localized surface plasmon resonance effect when illuminated with light.

公开(公告)号：US20170359662A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15632742

申请日：2017-06-26

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/02

CPC classification number: H04R25/55 ,  H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/025

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：US20170105078A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US15332260

申请日：2016-10-24

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  Timothy Daniel Trine

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/654 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1091 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/65 ,  H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R31/00 ,  H04R2225/025 ,  H04R2460/09 ,  H04R2460/11

Abstract: An earbud that uniformly conforms to the ear canal and maintains a constant and comfortable radial pressure on the ear canal regardless of size. The earbud is designed to extrude distally when placed inside a small canal and yet still conforms to the canal while maintaining the aforementioned comfortable radial pressure. A wax bridge may be added to provide an added layer of wax protection to the earbud.

公开(公告)号：US09479878B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14467392

申请日：2014-08-25

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  Timothy Daniel Trine

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R31/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/654 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1091 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R25/602 ,  H04R25/65 ,  H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/656 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R31/00 ,  H04R2225/025 ,  H04R2460/09 ,  H04R2460/11

Abstract: An earbud that uniformly conforms to the ear canal and maintains a constant and comfortable radial pressure on the ear canal regardless of size. The earbud is designed to extrude distally when placed inside a small canal and yet still conforms to the canal while maintaining the aforementioned comfortable radial pressure. A wax bridge may be added to provide an added layer of wax protection to the earbud.

Abstract translation: 耳塞一致地符合耳道，并保持耳道上恒定舒适的径向压力，而不考虑大小。 耳塞设计为当放置在小管道内时向外挤出，但仍然符合运河，同时保持上述舒适的径向压力。 可以添加蜡桥以向耳塞提供添加的蜡保护层。

公开(公告)号：US09167356B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US13739928

申请日：2013-01-11

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

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

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  A61B3/113 ,  A61B5/0496

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：US12302071B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US18366967

申请日：2023-08-08

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Douglas F. Link ,  David Prchal ,  Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00

Abstract: A hearing aid comprising a microphone, a receiver, hearing aid electronics coupled to the microphone and the receiver, and conductive traces overlaying an insulator, the conductive traces configured to interconnect the hearing aid electronics and to follow non-planar contours of the insulator. Examples are provided wherein the insulator includes a hearing aid housing.

公开(公告)号：US12126965B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17634892

申请日：2020-08-13

Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.

Inventor： Kyle Olson ,  Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/558 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: A hearing assistance device may be turned on or off in response to a change in magnetic field or detection of a gesture. A magnetic sensor may be used to identify a change in a magnetic field. An inertial measurement unit or other force sensor may be used to detect a gesture. In response to the magnetic field change or gesture, a hearing assistance device may be caused to change a device function or change a device power mode.