Patents by Inventor David Preves
David Preves has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9584930Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for classifying a sound environment for hearing assistance devices using redundant estimates of an acoustical environment from two hearing assistance devices and accessory devices. In one example, a method for operating a hearing assistance device includes sensing an environmental sound, determining a first classification of the environmental sound, receiving at least one second classification of the environmental sound, comparing the determined first classification and the at least one received second classification, and selecting an operational classification for the hearing assistance device based upon the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: David A. Preves
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Patent number: 9369814Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Publication number: 20160044426Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for wireless communications between one or more wireless audio devices and other electronics for providing a rich set of streaming audio, control, programming and enhanced hearing functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Rob Duchscher, David A. Preves, Thomas A. Victorian, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Randy L. Magstadt
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Publication number: 20160021469Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Publication number: 20150373466Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved control of hearing assistance devices and hearing assistance applications. The present apparatus and method can be deployed on a hearing aid, a device in communication with the hearing aid, or on both. In one embodiment a programmable control, including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In one embodiment, a programmable control for a device including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In various embodiments, a programmable control for the hearing aid and a programmable control of the device are used to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: Deborah Corti, David A. Preves, Jeffrey Paul Solum
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Publication number: 20150296309Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for classifying a sound environment for hearing assistance devices using redundant estimates of an acoustical environment from two hearing assistance devices and accessory devices. In one example, a method for operating a hearing assistance device includes sensing an environmental sound, determining a first classification of the environmental sound, receiving at least one second classification of the environmental sound, comparing the determined first classification and the at least one received second classification, and selecting an operational classification for the hearing assistance device based upon the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventor: David A. Preves
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Patent number: 9124994Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved control of hearing assistance devices and hearing assistance applications. The present apparatus and method can be deployed on a hearing aid, a device in communication with the hearing aid, or on both. In one embodiment a programmable control, including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In one embodiment, a programmable control for a device including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In various embodiments, a programmable control for the hearing aid and a programmable control of the device are used to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Deborah Corti, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley, Jeffrey Paul Solum
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Patent number: 9036833Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Patent number: 8958586Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for classifying a sound environment for hearing assistance devices using redundant estimates of an acoustical environment from two hearing assistance devices and accessory devices. In one example, a method for operating a hearing assistance device includes sensing an environmental sound, determining a first classification of the environmental sound, receiving at least one second classification of the environmental sound, comparing the determined first classification and the at least one received second classification, and selecting an operational classification for the hearing assistance device based upon the comparison.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: David A. Preves
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Publication number: 20140177894Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for classifying a sound environment for hearing assistance devices using redundant estimates of an acoustical environment from two hearing assistance devices and accessory devices. In one example, a method for operating a hearing assistance device includes sensing an environmental sound, determining a first classification of the environmental sound, receiving at least one second classification of the environmental sound, comparing the determined first classification and the at least one received second classification, and selecting an operational classification for the hearing assistance device based upon the comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventor: David A. Preves
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Publication number: 20130004002Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for wireless communications between one or more wireless audio devices and other electronics for providing a rich set of streaming audio, control, programming and enhanced hearing functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Rob Duchscher, David A. Preves, Thomas A. Victorian, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Randy L. Magstadt
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Patent number: 8169938Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for wireless communications between one or more wireless audio devices and other electronics for providing a rich set of streaming audio, control, programming and enhanced hearing functions.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Rob Duchscher, David A. Preves, Thomas A. Victorian, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Randy L. Magstadt
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Publication number: 20110249841Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods to provide improved control of hearing assistance devices and hearing assistance applications. The present apparatus and method can be deployed on a hearing aid, a device in communication with the hearing aid, or on both. In one embodiment a programmable control, including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In one embodiment, a programmable control for a device including, but not limited to a button or switch or sensor or microphone is adapted to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid. In various embodiments, a programmable control for the hearing aid and a programmable control of the device are used to provide wireless control of the function or settings of the hearing aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Deborah Corti, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley, Jeffrey Paul Solum
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Publication number: 20110195676Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Publication number: 20110090837Abstract: The present subject matter provides a system for wireless communications between one or more wireless audio devices and other electronics for providing a rich set of streaming audio, control, programming and enhanced hearing functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Rob Duchscher, David A. Preves, Thomas A. Victorian, Jeffrey Paul Solum, Randy L. Magstadt
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Patent number: 7929723Abstract: A system for programming one or more hearing aids with a host computer, the system including a hearing aid programmer for wireless communications with the host computer. In various embodiments, the hearing aid programmer has at least one interface connector for communication with at least one hearing aid. Additionally, in various embodiments, the system includes a wireless interface adapted for connecting to the at least one interface connector of the hearing aid programmer, the wireless interface further adapted for wireless communication with one or more hearing aids. Varying embodiments of the present subject matter include a wireless interface which contains signal processing electronics, a memory connected to the signal processing electronics; and a wireless module connected to the signal processing electronics and adapted for wireless communications.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Micro Ear Technology, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence T. Hagen, David A. Preves, James Newton, Garry Richardson
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Patent number: 7929713Abstract: Ear-level full duplex audio communication systems each include one or two ear attachment devices, such as in-the-ear (ITE) or behind-the-ear (BTE) devices, that wirelessly communicates to a remote device such as a computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cellular phone, a walkie talkie, or a language translator. When used as a hearing aid, such a system allows a hearing impaired individual to communicate with or through the remote device, such as to talk to another person through a cellular phone. When being used as an ear piece wirelessly extended from the remote device, such system allows an individual with normal hearing to privately communicate with or through the remote device without the need of holding the device or wearing any device wired to the remote device. Each ear attachment device includes a voice operated exchange (VOX), housed within the device, to preserve energy and hence, maximize the period between battery replacement or recharges.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Starkey Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Thomas A. Victorian, David A. Preves, J. Virgil Bradley
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Patent number: 7822217Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for diotically presenting second-order gradient directional hearing aid signals. The present subject matter provides an improved signal-to-noise ratio, and presents a desired directional signal to each ear. One aspect is a hearing aid system. In one embodiment, the system includes a first microphone system in a first device and a second microphone system in a second device. The first microphone system has a first output signal, and the second microphone system has a second output signal. Each output signal includes a first-order directional signal. The system further includes a first receiver circuit and a second receiver circuit. The combination of the first output signal and the second output signal provides a diotic presentation of a second-order gradient signal to both the first receiver circuit and the second receiver circuit. Other aspects are provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Micro Ear Technology, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Hagen, Mark A. Bren, Randall W. Roberts, Timothy S. Peterson, David A. Preves
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Patent number: 7787647Abstract: A system for programming one or more hearing aids with a host computer, the system including a hearing aid programmer for wireless communications with the host computer. In various embodiments, the hearing aid programmer has at least one interface connector for communication with at least one hearing aid. Additionally, in various embodiments, the system includes a wireless interface adapted for connecting to the at least one interface connector of the hearing aid programmer, the wireless interface further adapted for wireless communication with one or more hearing aids. Varying embodiments of the present subject matter include a wireless interface which contains signal processing electronics, a memory connected to the signal processing electronics; and a wireless module connected to the signal processing electronics and adapted for wireless communications.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2004Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Micro Ear Technology, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence T. Hagen, David A. Preves, James Newton, Garry Richardson
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Publication number: 20100150386Abstract: A hearing aid comprising a microphone, processing electronics connected to the microphone, a housing enclosing the processing electronics, a wireless USB controller connected to the processing electronics Other examples include method and apparatus of hearing aids with a wired USB port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Dan Edgar, David A. Preves