Chromatic Inc. (20240381039). METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR NEURAL NETWORK HEARING AID simplified abstract
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METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR NEURAL NETWORK HEARING AID
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Inventor(s)
Andrew J. Casper of Inver Grove Heights MN (US)
Igor Lovchinsky of New York NY (US)
Nicholas Morris of Brooklyn NY (US)
Matthew De Jonge of Brooklyn NY (US)
Jonathan Macoskey of Pittsburgh PA (US)
Philip Meyers, Iv of Brooklyn NY (US)
METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR NEURAL NETWORK HEARING AID - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240381039 titled 'METHOD, APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR NEURAL NETWORK HEARING AID
The patent application relates to a method, system, and apparatus for improving a user's understanding of speech in real-time conversations by processing audio through a neural network in a hearing device, such as a headphone or hearing aid.
- Controller receives incoming signal and provides output signal
- Neural network engine circuitry generates output signal from controller output
- Digital signal processing circuitry processes controller output or neural network output
- Controller determines processing path through DSP or neural network based on parameters, signal characteristics, and feedback
Potential Applications: - Enhancing communication for individuals with hearing impairments - Improving speech recognition technology in noisy environments - Assisting language learners in understanding spoken language better
Problems Solved: - Difficulty in understanding speech in real-time conversations - Noise interference affecting audio clarity - Limited options for real-time speech processing in hearing devices
Benefits: - Enhanced speech clarity and understanding - Improved user experience in conversations and audio playback - Potential for personalized audio processing based on user preferences
Commercial Applications: Title: Real-time Speech Enhancement Technology for Hearing Devices Description: This technology can be utilized in hearing aids, headphones, and communication devices to provide users with clearer and more understandable speech in various environments. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the way individuals with hearing impairments engage in conversations and consume audio content.
Questions about Real-time Speech Enhancement Technology for Hearing Devices: 1. How does this technology compare to existing speech enhancement solutions? 2. What are the potential limitations of implementing this technology in consumer devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
the disclosure generally relates to a method, system and apparatus to improve a user's understanding of speech in real-time conversations by processing the audio through a neural network contained in a hearing device. the hearing device may be a headphone or hearing aid. in one embodiment, the disclosure relates to an apparatus to enhance incoming audio signal. the apparatus includes a controller to receive an incoming signal and provide a controller output signal; a neural network engine (nne) circuitry in communication with the controller, the nne circuitry activatable by the controller, the nne circuitry configured to generate an nne output signal from the controller output signal; and a digital signal processing (dsp) circuitry to receive one or more of controller output signal or the nne circuitry output signal to thereby generate a processed signal; wherein the controller determines a processing path of the controller output signal through one of the dsp or the nne circuitries as a function of one or more of predefined parameters, incoming signal characteristics and nne circuitry feedback.
