公开(公告)号：US10674290B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-02

申请号：US15887350

申请日：2018-02-02

Applicant: Widex A/S

Inventor： Michael Ungstrup ,  Michael Johannes Pihl ,  Mike Lind Rank ,  Jan Hesselballe

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04M1/60

Abstract: A hearing assistive system comprises a personal communication device (10) and a head-worn device (20. The personal communication device (10) has a user interface (12) being adapted for user interaction, a processor (11) controlling the user interface (12) and being adapted to run an application program, a short-range radio (13), and an output transducer (15). The head-worn device (20) has an input transducer (24) adapted for converting sound into an electric signal applied to a processor (21) outputting a modified audio signal via an output transducer (25). The application program being adapted to generate and output a data packet (70) on an audio carrier via the output transducer (15). The head-worn device (20) comprises an audio signaling block (26) for detecting and decoding the data packet (70) received by the input transducer (24). The head-worn device (20) comprises a controller (27) for controlling the operation of a short-range radio (28). The audio signaling block (26) is adapted to detect a radio control command included in the data packet (70), and to instruct the controller (27) to control the short-range radio (28), accordingly.

公开(公告)号：US10356538B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US16124297

申请日：2018-09-07

Applicant: Widex A/S

Inventor： Michael Ungstrup ,  Mike Lind Rank

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A hearing system includes a hearing aid and a personal communication device connected via a short range data communication link. The hearing aid has a signal processor processing an input signal according to audio processing parameters, a sub-system applying respective sets of processing parameters for at least two modes, a classifier component analyzing the auditory environment statistically by comparing specific characteristics of the input signal to one or more thresholds. A program selector component selects automatically an appropriate mode for the signal processing sub-system according to the classifier output. The personal communication device offers the user a user interface for controlling and interacting with the program selector component of the hearing aid, and for generating and transmitting a notification to the hearing aid. Upon reception of the notification, the processor at least one of said one or more thresholds used by the classifier component.

公开(公告)号：US20180227679A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-09

申请号：US15887420

申请日：2018-02-02

Applicant: Widex A/S

Inventor： Michael Ungstrup ,  Michael Johannes Pihl ,  Mike Lind Rank ,  Jan Hesselballe

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04W4/80

CPC classification number: H04R25/552 ,  H04R25/305 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04R2420/07 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W76/10

Abstract: A hearing assistive system, comprises a personal communication device (10) and a head-worn device (20). The personal communication device (10) has a user interface (12) being adapted for user interaction, a processor (11) controlling the user interface (12) and being adapted to run an application program, a short-range radio (13), and an output transducer (15). The head-worn device (20) has an input transducer (24) adapted for converting sound into an electric signal applied to a processor (21) outputting a modified audio signal via an output transducer (25). The application program is adapted to generate and output a data packet (70) on an audio carrier via the output transducer (15). The head-worn device (20) has an audio signaling block (26) for detecting and decoding the data packet (70) received by the input transducer (24). The head-worn device (20) has a controller (27) for controlling the operation of a short-range radio (28). The audio signaling block (26) is adapted to detect a radio pair command included in the data packet (70), and to instruct the controller (27) to enter pairing mode for the short-range radio (28), accordingly.

公开(公告)号：US09942667B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US14743179

申请日：2015-06-18

Applicant: WIDEX A/S

Inventor： Michael Ungstrup ,  Mike Lind Rank

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/30 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/70 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/025 ,  H04R2225/39 ,  H04R2225/55

Abstract: A mobile communication device (50) receives an audio stream as input and delivers a processed audio stream as output. The mobile communication device has a data connection providing access to the Internet, and a short range data connection for delivering a processed audio stream as output to a specific hearing aid (10). The mobile communication device acquires a data set containing hearing aid settings for said specific hearing aid from a remote server (71), and adjusts the emulation software application by means of the data set containing hearing aid settings for said specific hearing aid (10). The mobile communication device transmits the control signals and a processed audio stream to the specific hearing aid via said short range data connection and the specific hearing aid outputs the audio signal to the user without additional amplification. The invention also provides a method of signal processing in a mobile communication device.

公开(公告)号：US09918650B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US14187705

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: WIDEX A/S

Inventor： Soren Kilsgaard ,  Mike Lind Rank ,  Michael Ungstrup ,  Morten Holm Jensen ,  Preben Kidmose

IPC: A61B5/0478 ,  A61B5/04 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/04012 ,  A61B5/0478 ,  A61B5/6817 ,  A61B5/725 ,  A61B2562/0214

Abstract: A wearable EEG monitor for continuously monitoring the EEG of a user through capacitive coupling to an ear canal of a user comprises an ear insert (1) for positioning within the human ear canal, comprising at least two capacitive electrodes (16) for recording a signal. The electrodes are coated with a dielectricum for electrical insulation. The electrodes are connected to an amplifier (17). The amplifier has an input impedance matched to the impedance of the electrodes. The invention further provides a method of monitoring brain waves.

公开(公告)号：US08666099B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13650173

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: Widex A/S

Inventor： Jakob Nielsen ,  Georg Stiefenhofer ,  Mike Lind Rank ,  Stine Kohrtz Andersen

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/505 ,  A61B5/128 ,  H04R25/75 ,  H04R2225/43

Abstract: A hearing aid (62, 72, 82, 92, 102, 112) adapted for alleviating tinnitus of a user (75), comprises an audio input means (83), a signal processing unit (88, 98, 108, 118) and an output transducer (80). The hearing aid further comprises a band stop filter (87) arranged to match a tinnitus of the user and switching means (86, 116) and switch control means (84, 114) for controlling the switching of said band stop filter (87) into and out of the signal path between the audio input means (83) and the output transducer (80), in response to a predefined trigger event. The invention further provides a method of adjusting a hearing aid.

Abstract translation: 适于缓解用户（75）的耳鸣的助听器（62,72,82,92,102,112）包括音频输入装置（83），信号处理单元（88,98,108,118）和 输出换能器（80）。 所述助听器还包括带阻滤波器（87），其被配置成使用户的耳鸣与切换装置（86,116）和用于控制所述带阻滤波器（87）的切换的开关控制装置（84,114）匹配 并且响应于预定义的触发事件，在音频输入装置（83）和输出变换器（80）之间的信号路径之外。 本发明还提供一种调节助听器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US10986451B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US15887420

申请日：2018-02-02

Applicant: Widex A/S

Inventor： Michael Ungstrup ,  Michael Johannes Pihl ,  Mike Lind Rank ,  Jan Hesselballe

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04W8/00 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W76/10

Abstract: A hearing assistive system, comprises a personal communication device (10) and a head-worn device (20). The personal communication device (10) has a user interface (12) being adapted for user interaction, a processor (11) controlling the user interface (12) and being adapted to run an application program, a short-range radio (13), and an output transducer (15). The head-worn device (20) has an input transducer (24) adapted for converting sound into an electric signal applied to a processor (21) outputting a modified audio signal via an output transducer (25). The application program is adapted to generate and output a data packet (70) on an audio carrier via the output transducer (15). The head-worn device (20) has an audio signaling block (26) for detecting and decoding the data packet (70) received by the input transducer (24). The head-worn device (20) has a controller (27) for controlling the operation of a short-range radio (28). The audio signaling block (26) is adapted to detect a radio pair command included in the data packet (70), and to instruct the controller (27) to enter pairing mode for the short-range radio (28), accordingly.

公开(公告)号：US20200045481A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-06

申请号：US16597057

申请日：2019-10-09

Applicant: Widex A/S

Inventor： MICHAEL UNGSTRUP ,  Mike Lind Rank

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04B1/3827

Abstract: A hearing system includes a hearing aid (10) and personal communication device (20) connected via a short range data communication link. The hearing aid has a signal processor (13) processing an audio signal according to audio processing parameters, a sub-system applying respective sets of processing parameters for at least two modes, a classifier component (51) statistically analyzing the environment by comparing specific characteristics of an electrical input signal to one or more thresholds. A program selector component (16) selects automatically an appropriate mode for the signal processing sub-system according to the classifier output. The personal communication device offers the user an interface for controlling and interacting with the program selector component of the hearing aid, and for generating and transmitting a notification to the hearing aid. Upon reception of the notification, the processor adjusts at least one of the one or more thresholds used by the classifier component.

公开(公告)号：US10136227B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-20

申请号：US14567469

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: Widex A/S

Inventor： Kristian Timm Andersen ,  Mike Lind Rank ,  Thomas Bo Elmedyb

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G10L25/93

Abstract: A method of processing sound in a hearing aid (100, 300, 400) comprises separating the input transducer signal into a periodic and aperiodic signal for further processing in the hearing aid (100, 300, 400). The invention also provides a hearing aid (100, 300, 400) adapted for carrying out such a method of sound processing.

公开(公告)号：US10129662B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-13

申请号：US15047721

申请日：2016-02-19

Applicant: WIDEX A/S

Inventor： Michael Ungstrup ,  Mike Lind Rank

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A hearing system includes a hearing aid (10) and a personal communication device (20) being connected via a short range data communication link (15, 29). The hearing aid (10) has a signal processor (13) processing an input signal according to audio processing parameters, a sub-system applying respective sets of processing parameters for at least two modes, a classifier component (51) analyzing auditory environment statistically by comparing specific characteristics of the input signal to one or more thresholds. A program selector component (16) selects automatically an appropriate mode for the signal processing sub-system according to the classifier output. The personal communication device (20) offers the user a user interface (120) for controlling and interacting with the program selector component (16) of the hearing aid (10), and for generating and transmitting a notification to the hearing aid (10). Upon reception of the notification, the processor (13) adjusts at least one of said one or more thresholds used by the classifier component (51).