Abstract: An earpiece for insertion into an ear canal of a user and having a longitudinal axis is disclosed. The earpiece comprises an earpiece part comprising an earpiece housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface connecting the distal end to the proximal end. The earpiece housing comprises a first primary vent aperture and a second primary vent aperture in the outer surface. The earpiece part optionally comprises a receiver arranged within the earpiece housing. The earpiece comprises a dome for securing the earpiece in the ear canal. The dome has an inner surface extending circumferentially along the outer surface of the earpiece housing. The dome comprises a proximal surface having a first primary vent aperture. The earpiece comprises a vent path forming a fluid communication between the first primary vent aperture of the dome and the second primary vent aperture of the earpiece housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is an earpiece and a retaining member for an earpiece. The earpiece being configured for insertion into at least a part of the ear canal of a user's ear. The retaining member comprising a body part configured to be attached to the earpiece. The retaining member comprising an elongated part configured to abut at least a part of the concha of the user's ear, when the retaining member is attached to the earpiece and the earpiece is inserted in its intended position in the user's ear, thereby providing retention of the earpiece in the ear canal. The body part comprises an opening/slit/gap configured to be arranged on a protrusion on the earpiece.

Abstract: Disclosed is an earpiece for a hearing device. The earpiece is configured for insertion into at least a part of an ear canal of a user's ear and comprises an earmold and a receiver module, wherein the receiver module is configured to be detachably introduced into an inner cavity of the earmold and comprises a receiver housing with an outer surface and a receiver, which receiver housing is configured for detachable mating with an adapter having an external and an internal surface. The disclosure further relates to a method of detachable assembly of an earpiece of a hearing device.

Abstract: An in-the-ear (ITE) part includes: a connector for coupling with a BTE part; a hollow earmould comprising a front end, a rear end, and a hollow cavity, wherein the front end of the earmould is configured to face a tympanic membrane of the user, the front end comprising a front opening, the front opening comprising a front filter, the rear end comprising a rear opening; a receiver in the hollow cavity; a sound passage extending between the front opening and the rear end; an active vent, wherein when the active vent is in an open state, the active vent provides a fluid connection through the sound passage, and wherein when the active vent is in a closed state, the active vent hinders the fluid connection through the sound passage; and a rear filter at the rear opening, or in the hollow cavity between the rear opening and the active vent.

Abstract: Provided is a hearing device comprising an earmould. The earmould comprises a front end, a rear end opposite the front end, and a middle part arranged in-between the front and a rear end. The front end comprises a front opening, and the rear end comprises a rear opening. The earmould is configured for the front end to be positioned facing a tympanic membrane of the user during use. The hearing device further comprises a receiver housing arranged at least partly within the earmould, and a supporting structure configured to hold the receiver housing in place within the earmould. At least part of the supporting structure comprises a material that is softer than the material used to make the middle part of the earmould.

Abstract: A hearing device includes: an earmould having a front end comprising a front opening, a rear end, and a middle part, the front end of the earmould configured to face a tympanic membrane, the front opening being in fluid communication with an outside of an ear canal; a receiver housing at least partly in the earmould, the receiver housing accommodating a receiver; a sound passage extending at least between the front opening and the rear end; an active vent between an end of the receiver housing and the front opening of the earmould, wherein when the active vent is in an open state, the active vent allows sound transmission through the sound passage, and wherein when the active vent is in a closed state, the active vent hinders the sound transmission; and a supporting structure configured to maintain the receiver housing in place with respect to the earmould.

Abstract: An earpiece of hearing device for insertion into an ear canal of a user and having a longitudinal axis, the earpiece includes an earpiece housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface connecting the distal end to the proximal end, a receiver comprising a receiver housing, the receiver located within the earpiece housing, and a vent mechanism arranged in the earpiece housing, wherein the vent mechanism is arranged distal to the receiver.

Abstract: An earpiece of hearing device for insertion into an ear canal of a user and having a longitudinal axis, the earpiece includes an earpiece housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface connecting the distal end to the proximal end, a receiver comprising a receiver housing, the receiver located within the earpiece housing, and a vent mechanism arranged in the earpiece housing, wherein the vent mechanism is arranged distal to the receiver.

Abstract: A hearing device comprises a receiver module for insertion into an ear canal of a user of the hearing device. The hearing device comprises a signal processor, and a controller. The receiver module comprises an output transducer, a vent having a vent valve device configured to open and close the vent. The controller is configured to electrically manipulate the vent valve device to be in a first position or in a second position based on a first signal received from the signal processor whereby the vent valve device is configured to move between the first position and the second position in response thereto. When the vent valve device enters/arrives in the first position a first sound is produced. When the vent valve device enters/arrives in the second position a second sound is produced. The first sound and/or the second sound are detectable by one or more input transducers.

Abstract: An earpiece for a hearing device includes an ear canal part to be introduced into an ear canal of a user, the ear canal part comprising: an earpiece housing comprising a first end configured to be positioned medially inside the ear canal of the user, and a second end configured to be positioned laterally to the ear canal of the user, wherein the earpiece housing comprises a side wall between the first end and the second end; and a primary sensor, wherein the primary sensor is positioned inside a first volume in the earpiece housing; wherein the side wall of the earpiece housing comprises a first pass-through area, and wherein the primary sensor is configured to measure a physiological parameter through the first pass-through area.

Abstract: An earpiece of hearing device for insertion into an ear canal of a user and having a longitudinal axis, the earpiece includes an earpiece housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface connecting the distal end to the proximal end, a receiver comprising a receiver housing, the receiver located within the earpiece housing, and a vent mechanism arranged in the earpiece housing, wherein the vent mechanism is arranged distal to the receiver.

Abstract: An earpiece for insertion into an ear canal of a user and having a longitudinal axis is disclosed. The earpiece comprises an earpiece part comprising an earpiece housing having a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface connecting the distal end to the proximal end. The earpiece housing comprises a first primary vent aperture and a second primary vent aperture in the outer surface. The earpiece part optionally comprises a receiver arranged within the earpiece housing. The earpiece comprises a dome for securing the earpiece in the ear canal. The dome has an inner surface extending circumferentially along the outer surface of the earpiece housing. The dome comprises a proximal surface having a first primary vent aperture. The earpiece comprises a vent path forming a fluid communication between the first primary vent aperture of the dome and the second primary vent aperture of the earpiece housing.

Abstract: An earpiece for a hearing device includes: an ear canal part to be introduced into an ear canal of a user, the ear canal part comprising a first contact surface configured to contact a superior part of the ear canal of the user; a primary sensor, where the primary sensor is configured to measure signals from a skin surface of the user; and a support structure comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the support structure is attached to the ear canal part, wherein the second part of the support structure is attached to the primary sensor, and wherein the second part of the support structure is configured to position the primary sensor in an inferior concha cava of the user; wherein the support structure is configured to apply a force to press the primary sensor towards the skin surface of the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is an earpiece and a retaining member for an earpiece. The earpiece being configured for insertion into at least a part of the ear canal of a user's ear. The retaining member comprising a body part configured to be attached to the earpiece. The retaining member comprising an elongated part configured to abut at least a part of the concha of the user's ear, when the retaining member is attached to the earpiece and the earpiece is inserted in its intended position in the user's ear, thereby providing retention of the earpiece in the ear canal. The body part comprises an opening/slit/gap configured to be arranged on a protrusion on the earpiece.

Abstract: A method 400 of predicting tonal noise produced by a wind turbine is disclosed.

Abstract: A charging kit for inductively charging a rechargeable hearing instrument having an inductive coil, includes: a base unit having a first cavity; and an adapter configured to be received by the first cavity, wherein the adapter comprises a second cavity configured to receive the rechargeable hearing instrument; wherein the base unit is configured to determine a characteristic of the inductive coil of the hearing instrument; wherein the base unit is configured to provide a current by the base unit based at least in part on the determined characteristic of the inductive coil; and wherein the base unit is configured to inductively charge the rechargeable hearing instrument.

Abstract: A hearing aid device includes: a hearing aid housing surrounding an inner space; a frame structure arranged in the inner space, the frame structure configured for mounting at least a microphone and a signal processing unit; a sound emitter sized for being arranged in an ear canal; a conductor, wherein the sound emitter is arranged on a first end of the conductor; a connector socket arranged in the frame structure, wherein the hearing aid housing comprises a passage located in front of the connector socket; a connector plug arranged on a second end of the conductor, the connector plug configured for insertion through the passage for connection to the connector socket; a recess at an outer surface of the connector plug; and a locking plug having a first part configured to extend through a housing opening at the hearing aid housing, and engage with the recess.

Abstract: A charging kit for inductively charging a rechargeable hearing instrument having an inductive coil, includes: a base unit having a first cavity; and an adapter configured to be received by the first cavity, wherein the adapter comprises a second cavity configured to receive the rechargeable hearing instrument; wherein the base unit is configured to determine a characteristic of the inductive coil of the hearing instrument; wherein the base unit is configured to provide a current by the base unit based at least in part on the determined characteristic of the inductive coil; and wherein the base unit is configured to inductively charge the rechargeable hearing instrument.

Abstract: An earpiece for a hearing device includes an ear canal part to be introduced into an ear canal of a user, the ear canal part comprising: an earpiece housing comprising a first end configured to be positioned medially inside the ear canal of the user, and a second end configured to be positioned laterally to the ear canal of the user, wherein the earpiece housing comprises a side wall between the first end and the second end; and a primary sensor, wherein the primary sensor is positioned inside a first volume in the earpiece housing; wherein the side wall of the earpiece housing comprises a first pass-through area, and wherein the primary sensor is configured to measure a physiological parameter through the first pass-through area.

Abstract: A method 400 of predicting tonal noise produced by a wind turbine is disclosed.