Patents Assigned to GN HEARING A/S
  • Patent number: 12041417
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Changxue Ma, Srdjan Petrovic
  • Patent number: 12041407
    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: May 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Morten Lerstrup Pedersen
  • Patent number: 12041419
    Abstract: A hearing device includes: a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device; a memory unit; and an interface; wherein the processing unit is configured to obtain one or more security settings via the interface, the one or more security settings comprising a hearing device key identifier, verify the one or more security settings, and update the hearing device based on the one or more security settings if the one or more security settings are verified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Brian Dam Pedersen, Allan Munk Vendelbo
  • Patent number: 12035111
    Abstract: A method of providing a custom visual marking on a earing device includes: providing a hearing device comprising a behind-the-ear (BTE) component, an in-the-ear (ITE) component, and a connector having a proximal end connected to the ITE component and a distal end connected to the BTE component, the connector comprising a flexible member extending between the proximal and distal ends; arranging the BTE component behind the ear of the user, and arranging the ITE component in the ear canal of the user so that the connector has a covered portion inserted in the ear canal and an exposed portion outside the ear canal; and providing a visual marking on the connector, wherein the visual marking distinguishes the covered portion from the exposed portion. Further disclosed is a connector and a hearing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Qi Yang, Erin O'Neill, Christian Grønnegaard, Michalis Papakostas
  • Patent number: 12035109
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a hearing device comprising a magnetic induction coil, a magnetic induction control unit interconnected with the magnetic induction coil. The magnetic induction control unit and the magnetic induction coil being configured for wireless communication. The hearing device comprises a behind-the-ear housing module, the behind-the-ear housing module comprising a signal processor for processing received audio signals into a signal modified to compensate for a user's hearing impairment, a connecting module configured for providing the modified signal to an ear of the user, a coupling module interconnecting the behind-the-ear housing module and the connecting module. The magnetic induction control unit is provided in the behind-the-ear housing module, and the magnetic induction coil is provided in the coupling module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Andrea Ruaro, Sinasi Özden
  • Publication number: 20240221716
    Abstract: A sound system and a method for noise cancellation in a room is provided, the method comprising arranging a set of microphones at a distance from an opening in a wall of the room for provision of one or more microphone input signals including a first microphone input signal; arranging a set of speakers in a vicinity of the opening; determining, based on at least the first microphone input signal, one or more output signals for the set of speakers for matching of sound entering the room through the opening; generating the one or more output signals; and outputting sound signals based on the one or more output signals with the set of speakers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Stephen C. THOMPSON, Andrew Dittberner
  • Patent number: 12026245
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed. A method, performed in a user application, of creating a trusted bond between a hearing device and the user application is disclosed, wherein the method comprises obtaining first authentication material; transmitting a first authentication request comprising a first authentication type identifier and first authentication data to the hearing device; receiving an authentication response comprising an authentication key identifier; storing an authentication key and the authentication key identifier, wherein the authentication key is based on the first authentication material; and connecting the user application to the hearing device using the authentication key and the authentication key identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Allan Munk Vendelbo
  • Patent number: 12028689
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: a radio; and a moulded interconnect device (MID) housing; wherein the moulded interconnect device (MID) housing comprises an antenna integrated with the moulded interconnect device (MID) housing such that the antenna is an integral part of the moulded interconnect device (MID) housing; wherein the antenna is operatively connected with the radio for wireless communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Laurids Ededal Kirchhoff
  • Publication number: 20240211582
    Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed. A method, performed in a user application, of creating a trusted bond between a hearing device and the user application is disclosed, wherein the method comprises obtaining first authentication material; transmitting a first authentication request comprising a first authentication type identifier and first authentication data to the hearing device; receiving an authentication response comprising an authentication key identifier; storing an authentication key and the authentication key identifier, wherein the authentication key is based on the first authentication material; and connecting the user application to the hearing device using the authentication key and the authentication key identifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Allan Munk VENDELBO
  • Publication number: 20240205591
    Abstract: A speaker device configured to be worn at least partially in a user's ear canal. The speaker device comprises a speaker and an active vent to reduce occlusion of the ear canal. The active vent comprises a passage adapted to provide fluid communication between the ear canal and the user's surroundings when the speaker device is positioned in the ear canal. The active vent comprises a blocking mechanism having a closed state in which the blocking mechanism at least partially blocks the passage, and an open state in which the blocking mechanism blocks the passage less than in the closed state. The active vent further comprises a bistable device adapted to hold the blocking mechanism in the open state and in the closed state. Where the bistable device is unstable when the blocking mechanism is between the open and the closed state. Where the bistable arrangement comprises a bulging element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: René CHRISTENSEN
  • Publication number: 20240203574
    Abstract: A method and a system for fitting a hearing device to a hearing loss of a user is devised. The method utilizes a data pool of existing hearing device fittings for training a deep neural network of the system to predict a dataset of gain value ranges for a hearing device fitting when the system is presented with a user profile comprising an audiogram, a set of user data, and a proposed hearing device. The dataset of gain value ranges predicted by the system may be subjected to statistical methods for providing a set of gain values suitable for being applied directly to the hearing device to be fitted. The system and the method may beneficially be used for automatically fitting an OTC hearing device, for checking a proposed hearing device fitting, or for updating an existing hearing device fitting, for instance when relevant data in the user profile changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2023
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Christoffer DYSSEGARD, Brian Dam PEDERSEN
  • Patent number: 12015892
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hearing device assembly comprising a behind-the-ear base unit and an in-the-ear transducer module, which communicate via a communication interface and wherein the base unit is configured to detect whether the transducer module comprises a microcontroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Flemming Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20240196142
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Finn HANSEN, Dan Fiigaard SCHNEEFELDT, Martin SØLBY
  • Publication number: 20240129678
    Abstract: A method of providing a custom visual marking on a earing device includes: providing a hearing device comprising a behind-the-ear (BTE) component, an in-the-ear (ITE) component, and a connector having a proximal end connected to the ITE component and a distal end connected to the BTE component, the connector comprising a flexible member extending between the proximal and distal ends; arranging the BTE component behind the ear of the user, and arranging the ITE component in the ear canal of the user so that the connector has a covered portion inserted in the ear canal and an exposed portion outside the ear canal; and providing a visual marking on the connector, wherein the visual marking distinguishes the covered portion from the exposed portion. Further disclosed is a connector and a hearing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Qi YANG, Erin O'NEILL, Christian GRØNNEGAARD, Michalis PAPAKOSTAS
  • Publication number: 20240129679
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Tanya IGNATENKO, Kirill KONDRASHOV, Aalbert DE VRIES
  • Patent number: 11956596
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Jan Johansen
  • Publication number: 20240114304
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system, a hearing device and a method for encapsulating one or more electronic components on a substrate. The method comprises providing a dam on the substrate, the dam is provided around the one or more electronic components, the dam comprises a dam material comprising an electrically conducting material. The method comprises providing a liquid fill encapsulation material within the dam on the substrate, the fill encapsulation material encapsulates the one or more electronic components, the fill encapsulation material is configured to solidify, the solidified fill encapsulating material comprises a first surface exposed to surroundings. The method comprises applying a cover material on the first surface of the solidified fill encapsulation material, the cover material comprising an electrically conducting material, whereby the one or more electronic components are encapsulated and electromagnetically shielded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Thorvaldur Oli BODVARSSON
  • Patent number: 11950058
    Abstract: A binaural hearing system, and a method of providing communication of data are provided. The method comprises providing third communication of data between a first auxiliary device and a second auxiliary device, wherein the step of providing third communication of data comprises: providing third primary RF communication between the first auxiliary device and a first hearing device of a binaural hearing system; providing third secondary RF communication between the second auxiliary device and a second hearing device of the binaural hearing system; and providing third tertiary communication between the second hearing device and the first hearing device, wherein the step of providing third primary RF communication comprises utilizing a first RF transceiver of the first hearing device, and wherein the step of providing third secondary RF communication comprises utilizing a second RF transceiver of the second hearing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Hong Liu, Brian Dam Pedersen
  • Patent number: 11950061
    Abstract: A hearing device cerumen filter device is disclosed comprising: a body having a first end and a second end, the body comprising an inner surface defining a cavity, and an outer surface having an outer cross-sectional diameter, where the outer surface comprises a first support member positioned at a first distance from the first end, where the first support member has a first cross-sectional diameter, and the outer surface comprising a second support member positioned at a second distance from the first end, where the second support member has a second cross-sectional diameter; a filter structure positioned within the cavity of the body; and a collar positioned at the second end of the body, the collar having a collar cross-sectional diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Nielsen, Henrik Hetz Christiansen
  • Patent number: D1021783
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Henrik Hetz Christiansen