Oticon A/S (20240284128). HEARING AID COMPRISING AN ITE-PART ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED IN AN EAR CANAL OF A USER simplified abstract

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HEARING AID COMPRISING AN ITE-PART ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED IN AN EAR CANAL OF A USER

Organization Name

Oticon A/S

Inventor(s)

[[:Category:Lars Bramsl�w of Smørum (DK)|Lars Bramsl�w of Smørum (DK)]][[Category:Lars Bramsl�w of Smørum (DK)]]

Svend Oscar Petersen of Smørum (DK)

HEARING AID COMPRISING AN ITE-PART ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED IN AN EAR CANAL OF A USER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240284128 titled 'HEARING AID COMPRISING AN ITE-PART ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED IN AN EAR CANAL OF A USER

The abstract describes a patent application for a hearing aid that includes various components such as input transducers, an audio signal processor, an output transducer, a correlator, and a gain modifier. These components work together to process sound from the environment, compensate for the user's hearing impairment, and provide stimuli perceivable as sound to the user.

  • The hearing aid includes input transducers to pick up sound from the environment and at the eardrum of the user.
  • An audio signal processor applies a prescribed gain to compensate for the user's hearing impairment.
  • An output transducer provides stimuli perceivable as sound to the user based on the processed signal.
  • A correlator determines a correlation measure between input signals and signals from the forward path.
  • A gain modifier adjusts the gain of the audio signal processor based on the correlation measure.

Potential Applications: - Assist individuals with hearing impairments in various environments. - Improve the quality of life for those with hearing difficulties. - Enhance communication and interaction for users of the hearing aid.

Problems Solved: - Addressing hearing impairments by providing customized sound processing. - Improving sound perception and clarity for users. - Offering a solution for individuals with different levels of hearing loss.

Benefits: - Tailored sound processing for individual hearing needs. - Enhanced sound quality and clarity. - Improved user experience and comfort.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Hearing Aid Technology for Enhanced Sound Processing This technology can be utilized in the healthcare industry for hearing aid devices, catering to a wide range of users with varying degrees of hearing loss. It can also be integrated into consumer electronics for enhanced audio experiences.

Questions about Hearing Aid Technology: 1. How does the correlator in the hearing aid work to improve sound processing? The correlator determines a correlation measure between input signals and signals from the forward path to adjust the gain of the audio signal processor accordingly, enhancing sound quality for the user.

2. What are the potential market implications of this advanced hearing aid technology? This technology has the potential to revolutionize the hearing aid industry by providing personalized sound processing solutions for individuals with hearing impairments, leading to improved user satisfaction and market growth.


Original Abstract Submitted

a hearing aid comprises a) an ite-part adapted for being located at or in an ear canal of the user, b) a forward path for processing sound from the environment of the user. the forward path comprises b1) at least one first input transducer providing at least one first electric input signal representing said sound as received at the respective at least one first microphone, said at least one first input transducer being located to allow picking up sound from the environment of the user, b2) an audio signal processor comprising a gain unit for applying a frequency and/or level dependent prescribed gain to compensate for a hearing impairment of the user to said at least one first electric input signal, or a signal or signals originating therefrom, and configured to provide a processed signal in dependence thereof, b3) an output transducer for providing stimuli perceivable as sound to the user in dependence of said processed signal. the hearing aid further comprises c) at least one second input transducer providing at least one second electric input signal representing said sound as received at the at least one second input transducer, the at least one second input transducer being located in said ite-part to pick up sound at the eardrum of the user, d) a correlator configured to determine a correlation measure between the at least one second electric input signal, or a signal originating therefrom, and a signal of the forward path and e) a gain modifier configured to modify said gain of the gain unit in dependence of said correlation measure. a method of operating a hearing aid is further disclosed.

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