Patents Assigned to GN HEARING A/S
  • Patent number: 11863974
    Abstract: A method for communication in a hearing system comprising the server device and a hearing device system, the hearing device system comprising a hearing device and a user accessory device with a user application installed thereon, the method includes: obtaining hearing device data for the hearing device; securing the hearing device data using a first security scheme to obtain a first output; securing the first output using a second security scheme to obtain a second output, wherein the second security scheme is different from the first security scheme; and transmitting the second output to the user accessory device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Allan Munk Vendelbo
  • Publication number: 20230421155
    Abstract: A level shifter circuit includes: first and second output voltage supplies, and a latch circuit comprising a first logic gate having at least two first transistors, each of which having front and back gates, a first main input terminal, a first secondary input terminal, and a first output terminal, a second logic gate having at least two second transistors, each of which having front and back gates, a second main input terminal, a second secondary input terminal, and a second output terminal, and a latch output terminal, the first secondary input terminal being coupled to the second output terminal, the second secondary input terminal being coupled to the first output terminal, the latch circuit having a first state in which the latch output terminal is coupled to the first output voltage supply, and a second state in which the latch output terminal is coupled to the second output voltage supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Christian Westmark Sønnichsen
  • Patent number: 11856370
    Abstract: An electronic device configured to communicate with a binaural hearing device, includes: a wireless communication unit configured to wirelessly receive, from the binaural hearing device, a signal indicating an orientation of a head of a user of the binaural hearing device; a memory storing head-related transfer functions (HRTF) respectively for a left ear and a right ear of the user; an input transducer configured to capture sound at a distance from the user; and a processing unit configured to provide a spatialized binaural audio signal based on the captured sound, the orientation of the head of the user, and the head-related transfer functions (HRTF); wherein the wireless communication unit is configured to transmit the spatialized binaural audio signal to the binaural hearing device for allowing the binaural hearing device to provide left and right audio outputs based on the spatialized binaural audio signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Changxue Ma, Andrew Dittberner, Eugene Brandewie
  • Publication number: 20230411999
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wirelessly rechargeable hearing device having inductive charging circuitry comprising a receiver coil, which has a plurality of receiver coil windings surrounding a winding-free area. The hearing device further comprises a magnetic component configured to magnetically engage with another magnetic component comprised outside the hearing device and the magnetic component is further arranged within a volume that extends perpendicularly from the winding-free area. Further, the disclosure relates to a charger for the wirelessly rechargeable hearing device, where the charger comprises a magnetic component arranged within a volume that extends perpendicularly from a winding-free area defined by transmitter coil windings. Lastly, a system comprising the wirelessly rechargeable hearing device and the charger is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Søren Davids, Christopher Wessel Lindberg, Anders Hjermø Michaelsen, Henrik Nielsen, Sinasi Özden
  • Patent number: 11849288
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of improving usability of, and satisfaction with, a hearing aid. Further provided is a system comprising a hearing aid, wherein the system is configured to perform the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Tobias Piechowiak, Christoffer Dyssegard, Anthea Bott, Lionel Plato Kuhlmann
  • Publication number: 20230403521
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2023
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Jan JOHANSEN, Timea Denisa MERCA
  • Publication number: 20230396942
    Abstract: A hearing device includes a first input transducer configured for providing a first electric input signal, a second input transducer configured for providing a second electric input signal, a voice detector module configured to detect own voice of a user based on one or more detection criteria, the voice detector comprising a first band-pass filter configured for band-pass filtering the first electric input signal and a second band-pass filter configured for band-pass filtering the second electric input signal. The hearing device further comprises a processing unit configured to provide a first electric output signal based on the first and second electric input signals; and an output transducer configured to provide an acoustic output signal, wherein the voice detector module is further configured for notifying a detection of the own voice to the processing unit if one or more of the detection criteria are satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Rob DE VRIES, Changxue MA, Srdjan PETROVIC
  • Publication number: 20230396936
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Changxue MA, Srdjan PETROVIC
  • Patent number: 11838718
    Abstract: A hearing protection system, a hearing protection device and related method, the hearing protection device comprising an earpiece device comprising a first connector, and first and second earpieces, the first earpiece comprising a first primary microphone and a first receiver wired to the first connector and the second earpiece comprising a second primary microphone and a second receiver wired to the first connector; and a processing device comprising a processor, an earpiece interface, and a wireless communication interface, wherein the processor is configured to receive a first microphone input signal from the first primary microphone; process the first microphone input signal for provision of a first primary output signal for the first receiver based on the first microphone input signal; receive a communication request from a communication device via the communication interface; and in response to receipt of the communication request, communicate with the communication device via the communication interfac
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Casper Silbo Raft
  • Publication number: 20230385020
    Abstract: A hearing device and method performed by the hearing device is provided. the hearing device, comprising an interface, a processor, and a memory, wherein the hearing device is configured to obtain connection data indicative of one or more audio sources connected to the hearing device; determine a connection scheme based on the connection data; receive, via the interface, one or more RX events from connected audio sources according to the connection scheme; and transmit, via the interface, one or more TX events to connected audio sources according to the connection scheme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Thorkild Find PEDERSEN, Brian Dam PEDERSEN
  • Patent number: 11818530
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a charging kit for charging one or more rechargeable hearing devices being configured to be worn by a user. The charging kit comprises a base charger being configured to receive a first model specific insert, the base charger comprising a transmitter charging element, where the first model specific insert is adapted to removably receive at least a first model specific hearing device of the one or more hearing devices, the first model specific hearing device comprising a first receiver charging element. The transmitter charging element is arranged in the base charger on an adjustable support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Morten Lerstrup Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20230362562
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Jan Johansen, Henrik Nielsen, Thomas John Chappell, Timea Denisa Merca, Thomas Olsgaard
  • Publication number: 20230353961
    Abstract: A hearing device includes a microphone device for provision of a microphone input signal, the microphone device comprising a membrane. The hearing device comprising a processor for processing the microphone input signal and providing an electrical output signal based on the microphone input signal. The hearing device comprising a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal. The hearing device comprising a printed circuit board. The hearing device comprising one or more housings, wherein the microphone device is arranged in a first housing of the one or more housings. The hearing device comprising a suspension element for suspending the microphone device in the first housing. The suspension element may have a first end connected to the first housing and a second end connected to the microphone device. The suspension element and the microphone device may have a fundamental resonance frequency in the range of 0.5-5 kHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Jakob Søndergaard JENSEN, Yu LUAN
  • Publication number: 20230353960
    Abstract: A method of configuring a custom insert of a charger, wherein the custom insert is for aligning a first charging element of a hearing device and a transmitter charging element of a charger, includes: obtaining a digital three-dimensional hearing device model comprising a representation of the first charging element; obtaining a digital three-dimensional charger model comprising a representation of the transmitter charging element; obtaining a digital three-dimensional insert model; obtaining a digital cavity representing a cavity in the custom insert; and creating a custom digital three-dimensional insert model based on the digital cavity and the digital three-dimensional insert model, such that the representation of the first charging element in the digital three-dimensional hearing device model and the representation of the transmitter charging element in the three-dimensional charger model, are aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Henrik NIELSEN, Søren DAVIDS, Thomas John CHAPPELL, Anders Hjermø MICHAELSEN
  • Publication number: 20230345187
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a contralateral routing of signal (CROS) unit for a contralateral routing of signal (CROS) hearing device system. The CROS unit is configured to detachably connect to a first behind-the-ear (BTE) unit. The CROS unit comprises a CROS identity label and a first electronic circuit. The first electronic circuit is configured to communicate the CROS identity label to the first BTE unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Erica D. KOEHLER
  • Publication number: 20230345174
    Abstract: A hearing device includes: a first housing; a second housing; first and second primary microphones for provision of first and second primary microphone input signals; a secondary microphone in the second housing for provision of a secondary microphone input signal; a mixing module for provision of a mixer output based on a primary mixer input and a secondary mixer input, wherein the primary mixer input is based on the first primary microphone input signal and the second primary microphone input signal, and the secondary mixer input is based on the secondary microphone input signal; a processing unit configured to process the mixer output and to provide an electrical output signal; and a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal; wherein the mixing module is configured to mix a first component of the primary mixer input and a first component of the secondary mixer input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Jesper B. BOLDT, Erik Cornelis Diederik VAN DER WERF, Rob DE VRIES
  • Patent number: 11800278
    Abstract: A microphone assembly includes: a microphone with a first acoustic port, wherein the microphone is configured to convert acoustic waves into an electric signal; a filter housing with a second acoustic port; and a carrier coupled to the microphone and to the filter housing, wherein the carrier and the filter housing together enclose a cavity with a first acoustic passage fluidly connecting the first acoustic port and the second acoustic port; wherein the cavity comprises an acoustic chamber and a second acoustic passage; and wherein the second acoustic passage is in fluid communication with the first acoustic passage and with the acoustic chamber, and wherein the acoustic chamber and the second acoustic passage together establish a Helmholtz resonator for suppressing acoustic energy within a first frequency band in the acoustic waves propagating through the first acoustic passage, wherein the first frequency band is in an ultrasound frequency domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: René Christensen, Nikolaj Christiansen, Emil Holm Knudsen, Gojko Obradovic
  • Patent number: 11800300
    Abstract: A hearing device includes: a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is a part of the hearing device that is configured to provide sound for reception by a user of the hearing device; and a memory unit, wherein the memory unit is configured to store data that is associated with the hearing device; wherein the hearing device is configured to communicate with an electronic device; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain information from the electronic device, the information associated with a verification performed based on the data, and allow the hearing device to be set based on the information from the electronic device; and wherein the data comprises a hearing device identifier, and wherein the verification is based on the hearing device identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Brian Dam Pedersen, Allan Munk Vendelbo
  • Publication number: 20230336931
    Abstract: An earpiece for a hearing device, includes: an earpiece housing comprising an ear canal portion and an outer ear portion, the ear canal portion extending along an ear canal axis for positioning in an ear canal of a user, the ear canal portion having a first end; a first microphone for detecting ambient sound via a first input port in the earpiece housing; a second microphone; and a receiver for providing an audio output signal to the ear canal when the earpiece is inserted in an ear of the user; wherein the first microphone is arranged at a first distance from the first input port, wherein the first distance is at least 2 mm when measured parallel to a main plane having a main plane normal parallel to a main axis, the main axis forming a first main angle that is less than 30 degrees with the ear canal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Erik Alan LINDBERG
  • Patent number: 11792588
    Abstract: A fitting agent, e.g. for update of a user model for a hearing device user, and related method is disclosed, wherein the fitting agent is configured to initialize a user model comprising a user preference function and/or a user response distribution; obtain a primary test setting for the hearing device; obtain a secondary test setting for the hearing device; present the primary test setting and the secondary test setting to a user; detect a user input of 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 hearing device parameters of the preferred test setting, wherein to update the user model optionally comprises to determine a posterior of parameters of the user preference function, e.g. based on a previous parameter posterior, the preferred test setting, and a non-preferred test setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Tanya Ignatenko, Kirill Kondrashov