GN Hearing A/S (20240284124). HEARING DEVICE WITH OWN-VOICE DETECTION simplified abstract
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HEARING DEVICE WITH OWN-VOICE DETECTION
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Changxue Ma of Barrington IL (US)
Srdjan Petrovic of Lake Villa IL (US)
HEARING DEVICE WITH OWN-VOICE DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240284124 titled 'HEARING DEVICE WITH OWN-VOICE DETECTION
The hearing device described in the abstract includes two microphones, a voice detector module, a processor, and a receiver.
- The voice detector module processes the microphone input signals to detect the user's own voice and determine the direction and distance of a sound source.
- The processor generates an electrical output signal based on the voice detector module's analysis.
- The receiver provides an audio output signal based on the processor's output.
- The device is designed to improve the user's hearing experience by detecting and enhancing their own voice while also identifying the direction and distance of external sound sources.
Potential Applications: - Assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing impairments - Noise-canceling headphones with advanced voice detection capabilities - Hands-free communication devices for clear voice transmission in noisy environments
Problems Solved: - Difficulty in hearing one's own voice in noisy environments - Inability to accurately determine the direction and distance of sound sources - Limited functionality of traditional hearing devices in complex listening situations
Benefits: - Enhanced user experience with improved voice clarity and sound localization - Increased comfort and convenience in various listening environments - Better communication and interaction for individuals with hearing challenges
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Hearing Device with Voice Detection and Sound Localization This technology can be utilized in the development of high-end hearing aids, premium headphones, and communication devices for professional use in noisy settings. The market implications include catering to the growing demand for personalized and advanced audio solutions in healthcare, entertainment, and communication industries.
Questions about Advanced Hearing Device with Voice Detection and Sound Localization: 1. How does this technology improve the user's hearing experience compared to traditional hearing devices? - This technology enhances the user's hearing experience by detecting and enhancing their own voice while also identifying the direction and distance of external sound sources, providing a more personalized and accurate listening experience. 2. What are the potential applications of this advanced voice detection and sound localization technology beyond hearing aids? - This technology can be applied in noise-canceling headphones, hands-free communication devices, and other audio devices to improve voice clarity and sound localization in various listening environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
a hearing device comprises a first microphone for provision of a first microphone input signal, and a second microphone for provision of a second microphone input signal; a voice detector module for processing the first and second microphone input signals, the voice detector module configured to detect own-voice of a user; a processor for provision of an electrical output signal; and a receiver for providing an audio output signal, wherein the voice detector module is configured to determine a direction parameter indicative of a direction of a sound source based on first and/or second microphone input signal; determine whether a direction criterion based on the direction parameter is satisfied; determine a first distance parameter indicative of a distance to the sound source; determine whether a distance criterion based on the first distance parameter is satisfied; and provide a voice detector output.
