公开(公告)号：US20150030170A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US13951187

申请日：2013-07-25

Applicant: Kelly Fitz ,  Brent Edwards

Inventor： Kelly Fitz ,  Brent Edwards

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R29/008 ,  H04R2225/41 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04R2460/07

Abstract: A hearing assistance system for delivering sounds to a listener provides for subjective, listener-driven programming of a hearing assistance device, such as a hearing aid, using a perceptual model. The system produces a distribution of presets using a perceptual model selected for the listener and allows the listener to navigate through the distribution to adjust parameters of a signal processing algorithm for processing the sounds. The use of the perceptual model increases the potential of fine tuning of the hearing assistance device available to the listener.

Abstract translation: 用于向收听者发送声音的助听系统提供使用感知模型的听觉辅助装置（例如助听器）的主观听众驱动的编程。 该系统使用为听众选择的感知模型产生预设的分布，并允许听众在分布中导航以调整用于处理声音的信号处理算法的参数。 使用感知模型增加了聆听者可用的助听器的微调的潜力。

公开(公告)号：US08718302B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13341555

申请日：2011-12-30

Applicant: Brent Edwards ,  Sridhar Kalluri

Inventor： Brent Edwards ,  Sridhar Kalluri

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/305 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/41

Abstract: This document provides a hearing assistance device for playing processed sound inside a wearer's ear canal, the hearing assistance device comprising a first housing, signal processing electronics disposed at least partially within the first housing, a first microphone connected to the first housing, the first microphone adapted for reception of sound, a second microphone configured to receive sound from inside the wearer's ear canal when the hearing assistance device is worn and in use and microphone mixing electronics in communication with the signal processing electronics and in communication with the first microphone and the second microphone, the microphone mixing electronics adapted to combine low frequency information from the first microphone and high frequency information from the second microphone to produce a composite audio signal.

Abstract translation: 该文件提供了一种用于在佩戴者的耳道内播放经处理的声音的助听装置，该助听装置包括第一外壳，至少部分地设置在第一外壳内的信号处理电子设备，连接到第一外壳的第一麦克风，第一麦克风 适于接收声音的第二麦克风，配置为当听力辅助装置佩戴时使用时从佩戴者的耳道内部接收声音的第二麦克风和使用中的麦克风混合电子装置与信号处理电子装置通信并与第一麦克风通信 麦克风，麦克风混合电子器件适于组合来自第一麦克风的低频信息和来自第二麦克风的高频信息以产生复合音频信号。

公开(公告)号：US20090154741A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US11957161

申请日：2007-12-14

Applicant: William S. Woods ,  Brent Edwards

Inventor： William S. Woods ,  Brent Edwards

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/50 ,  H04R25/507 ,  H04R2225/39 ,  H04R2225/41 ,  H04R2225/55

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system for customizing a hearing assistance device for a wearer. According to various embodiments, data corresponding to the wearer's acoustic environment is logged using the hearing assistance device. In various embodiments, the hearing assistance device is fitted by an adaptive fitting process controlled by the wearer, the adaptive fitting process having access to the data logged by the hearing assistance device to customize settings of the hearing assistance device for the wearer. In an embodiment, data related to fitting the hearing assistance device is sent via a network connection to a location accessible by the wearer's audiologist and/or device manufacturer. The sent data is used to create an interactive database, and the database is used for fitting hearing assistance devices for one or more wearers, in various embodiments.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种用于定制用于佩戴者的助听器装置的系统。 根据各种实施例，使用助听器装置记录与佩戴者声学环境对应的数据。 在各种实施例中，通过由佩戴者控制的自适应装配过程来配合助听装置，自适应装配过程可以访问由助听装置记录的数据，以便为穿戴者定制助听装置的设置。 在一个实施例中，与安装助听装置有关的数据经由网络连接发送到佩戴者的听力学家和/或设备制造商可访问的位置。 发送的数据用于创建交互式数据库，并且在各种实施例中，数据库用于配合一个或多个佩戴者的助听器装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070198335A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11246139

申请日：2005-10-11

Applicant: Brent Edwards ,  Marc Rosenfeld ,  Jane Thompson

Inventor： Brent Edwards ,  Marc Rosenfeld ,  Jane Thompson

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/0236

Abstract: Systems, methods and computer program products for rewarding a holder of a transaction account linked to a financial transaction instrument, and rewarding an assistant who has been designated by the transaction account holder to manage the transaction account, the transaction account holder and the assistant each participating in a loyalty program. A first loyalty account associated with the transaction account is created for the transaction account holder. A second loyalty account associated with the transaction account is created for the assistant. A first reward is provided to the first loyalty account of the transaction account holder and a second reward is provided to the second loyalty account of the assistant, based on at least one transaction made using the financial transaction instrument.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法和计算机程序产品，用于奖励与金融交易工具相关联的交易账户的持有人，并奖励由交易账户持有人指定的助理管理交易账户，交易账户持有人和每个参与的助理 在忠诚度计划中。 与交易账户相关联的第一个忠诚账户是为交易账户持有人创建的。 为该助理创建与该交易账户相关联的第二个忠诚账户。 基于使用该金融交易工具进行的至少一次交易，向交易账户持有者的第一忠诚账户提供第一奖励，并向助理的第二忠诚账户提供第二奖励。

公开(公告)号：US09036823B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13464419

申请日：2012-05-04

Applicant: Brent Edwards

Inventor： Brent Edwards

IPC: H04R5/00 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04S5/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/552 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04S1/005 ,  H04S5/00 ,  H04S2400/01 ,  H04S2420/01

Abstract: The present application provides method and apparatus for a binaural hearing assistance system using a monaural audio signal input. The system, in various examples, provides adjustable delay/phase adjustment and sound level adjustment. Different embodiments are provided for receiving the monaural signal and distributing it to a plurality of hearing assistance devices. Different relaying modes are provided. Special functions are supported, such as telecoil functions. The system also has examples that account for a head-related transfer function in providing advanced sound processing for the wearer. Other examples are provided that are described in the detailed description.

Abstract translation: 本申请提供了使用单声道音频信号输入的双耳助听系统的方法和装置。 在各种示例中，该系统提供可调节的延迟/相位调整和声级调整。 提供了用于接收单声道信号并将其分配到多个听力辅助装置的不同实施例。 提供不同的中继模式。 支持特殊功能，如电话线功能。 该系统还具有在针对穿戴者提供高级声音处理时考虑头部相关传送功能的示例。 提供了在详细描述中描述的其它示例。

公开(公告)号：US08948427B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13368760

申请日：2012-02-08

Applicant: David Wessel ,  Eric Battenberg ,  Andrew Schmeder ,  Kelly Fitz ,  Brent Edwards

Inventor： David Wessel ,  Eric Battenberg ,  Andrew Schmeder ,  Kelly Fitz ,  Brent Edwards

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/70 ,  H04R25/507 ,  H04R29/008 ,  H04R2225/41

Abstract: A system for hearing assistance devices to assist hearing aid fitting applied to individual differences in hearing impairment. The system is also usable for assisting fitting and use of hearing assistance devices for listeners of music. The method uses a subjective space approach to reduce the dimensionality of the fitting problem and a non-linear regression technology to interpolate among hearing aid parameter settings. This listener-driven method provides not only a technique for preferred aid fitting, but also information on individual differences and the effects of gain compensation on different musical styles.

Abstract translation: 用于听力辅助设备的系统，用于辅助助听器配件应用于听力障碍的个体差异。 该系统还可用于辅助音乐听众的听力辅助装置的装配和使用。 该方法使用主观空间法来减少拟合问题的维数和非线性回归技术，以在助听器参数设置之间进行插值。 这种听众驱动的方法不仅提供了优先援助适应的技术，还提供了个人差异的信息以及增益补偿对不同音乐风格的影响。

公开(公告)号：US08761422B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-24

申请号：US13208023

申请日：2011-08-11

Applicant: Kelly Fitz ,  Brent Edwards ,  Deniz Baskent

Inventor： Kelly Fitz ,  Brent Edwards ,  Deniz Baskent

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/353 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R2225/43 ,  H04R2430/03

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system for frequency translation by high-frequency spectral envelope warping in hearing assistance devices. The present subject matter relates to improved speech intelligibility in a hearing assistance device using frequency translation by high-frequency spectral envelope warping. The system described herein implements an algorithm for performing frequency translation in an audio signal processing device for the purpose of improving perceived sound quality and speech intelligibility in an audio signal when presented using a system having reduced bandwidth relative to the original signal, or when presented to a hearing-impaired listener sensitive to only a reduced range of acoustic frequencies.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于通过听力辅助装置中的高频频谱包络扭曲进行频率转换的系统。 本主题涉及使用通过高频频谱包络波动进行频率转换的助听装置中的改善的语音清晰度。 本文描述的系统实现了用于在音频信号处理设备中执行频率转换的算法，用于当使用具有相对于原始信号的带宽减小的系统呈现时，改善音频信号中的感知声音质量和语音可懂度，或者当被呈现给 听力受损听众对声频的范围较小敏感。

公开(公告)号：US08705751B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US12474881

申请日：2009-05-29

Applicant: Brent Edwards

Inventor： Brent Edwards

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R5/04 ,  H04R5/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/356 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04S1/005 ,  H04S2420/01

Abstract: This application relates to a system for compression and mixing for hearing assistance devices by application of compression to individual sound sources before mixing, according to one example. Variations of the present system using surround sound provide separate signals from a surround sound synthesizer which are compressed prior to mixing of the signals.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及根据一个示例的用于在混合之前通过对各个声源施加压缩的用于听力辅助装置的压缩和混合的系统。 使用环绕声的本系统的变化提供了在混合信号之前被压缩的环绕声合成器的独立信号。

公开(公告)号：US08175281B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US11456538

申请日：2006-07-10

Applicant: Brent Edwards

Inventor： Brent Edwards

IPC: H04R5/00 ,  H04R25/00

Abstract: The present application provides method and apparatus for a binaural hearing assistance system using a monaural audio signal input. The system, in various examples, provides adjustable delay/phase adjustment and sound level adjustment. Different embodiments are provided for receiving the monaural signal and distributing it to a plurality of hearing assistance devices. Different relaying modes are provided. Special functions are supported, such as telecoil functions. The system also has examples that account for a head-related transfer function in providing advanced sound processing for the wearer. Other examples are provided that are described in the detailed description.

公开(公告)号：US20090226016A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12043827

申请日：2008-03-06

Applicant: Kelly Fitz ,  Brent Edwards ,  Deniz Baskent

Inventor： Kelly Fitz ,  Brent Edwards ,  Deniz Baskent

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/353 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R2225/43 ,  H04R2430/03

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is a system for frequency translation by high-frequency spectral envelope warping in hearing assistance devices. The present subject matter relates to improved speech intelligibility in a hearing assistance device using frequency translation by high-frequency spectral envelope warping. The system described herein implements an algorithm for performing frequency translation in an audio signal processing device for the purpose of improving perceived sound quality and speech intelligibility in an audio signal when presented using a system having reduced bandwidth relative to the original signal, or when presented to a hearing-impaired listener sensitive to only a reduced range of acoustic frequencies.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于通过听力辅助装置中的高频频谱包络扭曲进行频率转换的系统。 本主题涉及使用通过高频频谱包络波动进行频率转换的助听装置中的改善的语音清晰度。 本文描述的系统实现了用于在音频信号处理设备中执行频率转换的算法，用于当使用具有相对于原始信号的带宽减小的系统呈现时，改善音频信号中的感知声音质量和语音可懂度，或者当被呈现给 听力受损听众对声频的范围较小敏感。