Abstract: A wearable device includes: a first output transducer configured to provide an audio output for perception by a user; a touch-based interface configured to receive an user input from the user, and to generate an interface output based on the input, wherein the touch-based interface is not directly viewable by the user when the wearable device is worn by the user; a sensor configured to sense a condition related to the user input, and to generate a sensor output; and a processing unit configured to process the interface output based on a first processing scheme if the sensor output indicates a first context of the user input or if the processing unit does not obtain the sensor output, and wherein the processing unit is configured to process the interface output based on a second processing scheme if the sensor output indicates a second context of the user input.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates in a first aspect to a method of detecting speech of incoming sound at a portable communication device. A microphone signal is divided into a plurality of separate frequency band signals from which respective power envelope signals are derived. Onsets of voiced speech of a first frequency band signal are determined based on a first stationary noise power signal and a first clean power signal and onsets of unvoiced speech in a second frequency band signal are determined based on a second stationary noise power signal and second clean power signal.

Abstract: A fitting system includes one or more processors configured to: initialize a user model; obtain a test setting comprising a primary test setting and a secondary test setting; output the primary test setting and the secondary test setting for presentation to a user; obtain a user input for a preferred test setting indicative of a preference for either the primary test setting or the secondary test setting; and update the user model based on a hearing device parameter of the preferred test setting; wherein the one or more processors are configured to initialize the user model by: obtaining a profile of the user; obtaining a group of reference users; obtaining reference posteriors of reference users in the group of reference users; determining a collaborative user preference distribution based on the reference posteriors; setting the collaborative user preference distribution as a prior; and initializing the user model based on the prior.

Abstract: A hearing device includes a signal processor, the signal processor being configured for determining a hearing device mode of operation, the hearing device mode comprising a first mode and a second mode. The hearing device further comprises a first wireless communication unit and a second wireless communication unit, and an electrical antenna for emission and reception of electromagnetic radiation. The antenna is configured to resonate at a first frequency. The hearing device further comprises an active matching device configured to interconnect the first and the second wireless communication unit with the antenna, wherein the active matching device in the first mode is configured to enable the antenna to emit and receive electromagnetic radiation at the first frequency and wherein the active matching device in the second mode is configured to adjust antenna characteristics of the antenna to enable the antenna to emit and receive electromagnetic radiation at the second frequency.

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: A wearable device includes: a first output transducer configured to provide an audio output for perception by a user; a touch-based interface configured to receive an user input from the user, and to generate an interface output based on the input, wherein the touch-based interface is not directly viewable by the user when the wearable device is worn by the user; a sensor configured to sense a condition related to the user input, and to generate a sensor output; and a processing unit configured to process the interface output based on a first processing scheme if the sensor output indicates a first context of the user input or if the processing unit does not obtain the sensor output, and wherein the processing unit is configured to process the interface output based on a second processing scheme if the sensor output indicates a second context of the user input.

Abstract: A hearing instrument includes: a first portion shaped and sized for placement at a pinna of a user's ear; and a second portion having an earpiece for placement in the user's ear canal; wherein the second portion also comprises a connector assembly configured for electrically coupling to the first portion, the connector assembly having a plurality of connector wires, the plurality of connector wires comprising a first connector wire; wherein the second portion also comprises a receiver or miniature loudspeaker for receipt of an audio drive signal through at least the first connector wire; and wherein the second portion also comprises a non-volatile memory circuit having a data interface configured for receipt and transmittal of module data, the non-volatile memory circuit configured to store the module data, wherein the stored module data at least comprises electroacoustic calibration parameter(s) of the receiver or the miniature loudspeaker.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method at a binaural hearing device system, the system comprises a first hearing device for placement at, or in, a user's first ear, the first hearing device comprising a first acoustic input transducer arrangement, a first signal processor, and a first wireless communication interface; and a second hearing device for placement at, or in, the user's second ear, the second hearing device comprising a second acoustic input transducer arrangement, a second signal processor, and a second wireless communication interface. The method comprises, at a first signal processor, computing a first bilateral beamforming signal based on first and second monaural beamforming signals. Computing the first bilateral beamforming signal comprises an adaptive computation including a variable length FIR filter and a coefficient-based adaptation strategy.

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: An accessory device includes: an antenna; a processing unit; and a memory storing a first accessory device parameter; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain the first accessory device parameter, obtain a first hearing device parameter received via the antenna of the accessory device, determine a first criterion value based on the first hearing device parameter and the first accessory device parameter, and perform a comparison between a received signal strength indicator and the first criterion value, the received signal strength indicator indicating or being associated with a radiated power transmitted from a hearing device and received at the accessory device; and wherein the processing unit is configured to perform a pairing action if a result of the comparison satisfies a criterion.

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: Disclosed is a hearing device comprising a charging receiver circuit configured for converting an electromagnetic signal into a direct current, DC, signal. The charging receiver circuit comprises a receiver coil circuit configured to receive the electromagnetic signal from a power transmitter and to generate an alternating current, AC, signal having a peak amplitude in response to the received electromagnetic signal, and a rectifier circuit arranged in connection with the receiver coil circuit, wherein the rectifier circuit is configured to receive the generated AC signal and to output the DC signal having a magnitude being above the peak amplitude of the generated AC signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a hearing device (10) with improved sealing and providing easy exchange of for example covers and/or filters and/or sealings in/on the hearing device. In some embodiments, a sealing is configured to protect a control unit and a power source of the hearing device by preventing dust from entering into the interior of the hearing device housing. Also, in some embodiments, the sealing is configured to keep the hearing device housing sealed when a cover is decoupled from the hearing device housing.

Abstract: A digital assistance for assisting a wearer of a hearing device to correctly arrange the hearing device with respect to an ear of the wearer, includes: a control configured to enable a preview of a first image to be displayed, wherein the first image is generated by a camera; wherein the control is also configured to enable a capturing of the first image, the first image showing at least the ear of the wearer with the hearing device arranged in and/or at the ear of the wearer; and wherein the digital assistance also comprises a comparator configured to perform a comparison between (1) the first image showing the at least the ear of the wearer with the hearing device and (2) a reference image.

Abstract: A hearing instrument includes: a first portion shaped and sized for placement at a pinna of a user’s ear; and a second portion having an earpiece for placement in the user’s ear canal; wherein the second portion also comprises a connector assembly configured for electrically coupling to the first portion, the connector assembly having a plurality of connector wires, the plurality of connector wires comprising a first connector wire; wherein the second portion also comprises a receiver or miniature loudspeaker for receipt of an audio drive signal through at least the first connector wire; and wherein the second portion also comprises a non-volatile memory circuit having a data interface configured for receipt and transmittal of module data, the non-volatile memory circuit configured to store the module data, wherein the stored module data at least comprises electroacoustic calibration parameter(s) of the receiver or the miniature loudspeaker.

Abstract: A hearing device and related method is disclosed, the hearing device comprising a housing forming at least a part of an outer surface of the hearing device; a frame arranged in the housing; a battery compartment comprising a first battery terminal and a second battery terminal; and a gel arranged in the battery compartment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hearing device. The hearing device comprises a housing comprising an opening in a portion of the housing. The hearing device further comprises a microphone arranged inside the housing and arranged adjacent to the opening in the portion of the housing. The microphone is configured to receive sounds from the surroundings or a user's ear canal through the opening. The hearing device further comprises a force element arranged on a first side of the microphone. The first side is opposite to the housing at the opening in the housing. The force element is configured to provide support for the microphone.

Abstract: An accessory device includes: an antenna; a processing unit; and a memory storing a first accessory device parameter; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain the first accessory device parameter, obtain a first hearing device parameter received via the antenna of the accessory device, determine a first criterion value based on the first hearing device parameter and the first accessory device parameter, and perform a comparison between a received signal strength indicator and the first criterion value, the received signal strength indicator indicating or being associated with a radiated power transmitted from a hearing device and received at the accessory device; and wherein the processing unit is configured to perform a pairing action if a result of the comparison satisfies a criterion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hearing device comprising an input transducer configured to be arranged in an ear canal of a user and to provide an input signal. The hearing device further comprises a signal processing unit configured to receive the input signal from the input transducer and to generate a processed signal. The signal processing unit comprises an adaptive feedback filter characterized by its filter coefficients. The filter coefficients are configured to change in response to changes of the input signal. The signal processing unit is configured to monitor the filter coefficients. The signal processing unit is also configured to determine a state of the hearing device based on a threshold and the filter coefficients.

Abstract: A hearing device and related methods are disclosed, the hearing device comprising an interface and one or more processors, the one or more processors comprising a first primary machine learning model and a first secondary machine learning model, the first primary machine learning model for provision of a first primary model output based on a first primary model input, the first secondary machine learning model for provision of a first secondary model output based on a first secondary model input, wherein the first secondary model input is based on the first primary model output.