Earlens Corporation (20240381038). SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON OF HEARING DEVICE OUTPUT BASED ON PHYSICAL COUPLING TO DEVICE UNDER SIMULATION simplified abstract
SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON OF HEARING DEVICE OUTPUT BASED ON PHYSICAL COUPLING TO DEVICE UNDER SIMULATION
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Inventor(s)
Drew Dundas of San Anselmo CA (US)
Stuart Wenzel of San Carlos CA (US)
Fletcher Dundas of San Anselmo CA (US)
SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON OF HEARING DEVICE OUTPUT BASED ON PHYSICAL COUPLING TO DEVICE UNDER SIMULATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240381038 titled 'SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON OF HEARING DEVICE OUTPUT BASED ON PHYSICAL COUPLING TO DEVICE UNDER SIMULATION
The patent application describes an apparatus with two ear simulator couplers for testing hearing devices.
- The first ear simulator coupler is designed to receive a hearing device and capture audio input data with an acoustic microphone.
- The second ear simulator coupler has an aperture for a contact hearing device ear tip and a receive coil to obtain audio input data from the device.
- An audio output port is connected to a switch that can select between two audio processing paths for simulating the hearing experiences of different devices.
Potential Applications: - Testing and calibrating hearing devices in a controlled environment. - Research and development of new hearing aid technologies. - Quality control in the manufacturing of hearing devices.
Problems Solved: - Providing a standardized method for evaluating the performance of hearing devices. - Simulating real-world conditions for testing hearing aids. - Ensuring accurate and reliable data collection for research purposes.
Benefits: - Improved accuracy and consistency in testing hearing devices. - Enhanced development of innovative hearing aid technologies. - Streamlined quality control processes in manufacturing.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Hearing Device Testing Apparatus for Research and Development" This technology can be used by hearing aid manufacturers, research institutions, and audiologists to enhance the development and testing of hearing devices, leading to improved products and services for individuals with hearing impairments.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the apparatus simulate the hearing experiences of different devices? - The apparatus uses two ear simulator couplers with different configurations to mimic the acoustic properties of various hearing devices. 2. What are the advantages of using a receive coil in the second ear simulator coupler? - The receive coil allows for the capture of audio input data from the contact hearing device ear tip, providing valuable information for testing and analysis.
Original Abstract Submitted
an apparatus can include a first ear simulator coupler configured to receive a first hearing device within a first aperture, with an acoustic microphone provided below the first aperture to capture first audio input data associated with the first ear simulator coupler. a second ear simulator coupler can comprise a second aperture configured to receive a contact hearing device ear tip, the second ear simulator coupler including a receive coil configured to obtain a second audio input data corresponding to a transmitted signal from the contact hearing device ear tip when inserted within the second ear simulator coupler. the apparatus can include an audio output port can be connected by a switch to a selected one of a first audio processing path corresponding to a simulated hearing experience of the first hearing device, or a second audio processing path corresponding to a simulated hearing experience of the contact hearing device.
