Patents Assigned to GN HEARING A/S
  • Publication number: 20240373178
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to binaural hearing aid systems and methods of enhancing speech of one or more desired speakers in a listening room using indoor positioning sensors and systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Jesper UDESEN, Henrik NIELSEN
  • Publication number: 20240373175
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hearing aid configured to be worn at a user's ear. The hearing aid comprises an input transducer for generating one or more input signals based on a received audio signal. The hearing aid comprises a signal processor configured for processing the one or more input signals. The hearing aid comprises an output transducer for providing an audio output signal based on an output signal from the signal processor. The hearing aid comprises a switched-mode power supply (SMPS) for providing electric power to the hearing aid. The switched-mode power supply (SMPS) comprises a first coil component and a second coil component. The first coil component and the second coil component are arranged to provide electromagnetic noise reduction in the hearing aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Christopher Wessel LINDBERG, Kim Fälling ANDERSEN
  • Publication number: 20240363136
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Rob Anton Jurjen De Vries, Tobias Piechowiak
  • Patent number: 12133051
    Abstract: A method performed by an electronic hearing device with an earpiece configured to be worn in an ear, includes: engaging a hearing mode wherein a compensated output signal is based on current hearing compensation data. Performing a first fitting procedure including: obtaining first hearing compensation data via audiometric measurements; emitting an otoacoustic stimulation signal and capturing an acoustic signal including otoacoustic emissions. In response to receiving a first input signal, performing a first monitoring procedure including: emitting an otoacoustic stimulation signal and capturing an acoustic signal including otoacoustic emissions, if any. Determining a deviation value based on the second acoustic signal and the third acoustic signal; and determining whether the deviation value satisfies a first criterion. In accordance with a determination that the deviation value satisfies the first criterion, communicating a first notification signal indicative of the deviation from the hearing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Maria Lisa Sjolander
  • Patent number: 12131749
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Rob Anton Jurjen De Vries, Tobias Piechowiak
  • Patent number: 12126956
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a hearing device comprising a receiver module for insertion into an ear canal of a user of the hearing device, the receiver module comprising a signal processor, an output transducer, and a vent having a valve device, the valve device comprising at least one stationary valve coil, a movable magnet, and a movable valve element, the valve element being configured to open and close the vent, wherein the signal processor is configured to determine a current position of the valve element in the vent, and wherein the signal processor is configured to apply a drive signal to the valve coil to thereby move the valve element from the current position to a desired position. The disclosure further relates to a method for controlling a valve device of a hearing device and a binaural system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Christensen, Ulrik Mehr, Anders Bøje Nielsen, Thomas Olsgaard, Michael Skovdal-Olsen
  • Patent number: 12126183
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprising a hearing device and a charging device. The charging device is configured for receiving the hearing device and for charging the hearing device. The hearing device comprises a hearing device magnet and a receiving charging element. The charging device comprises a charging device magnet and a supplying charging element. The hearing device magnet and the charging device magnet are configured for retaining the hearing device in the charging device when charging. The supplying charging element is configured for performing the charging of the hearing device. The system comprises a non-magnetic element provided between the hearing device magnet and the charging device magnet, when the hearing device is received in the charging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Alexander Wildt Forrest, Emil Holm Knudsen, Michael Sean James Tanswell
  • Patent number: 12126967
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hearing device. The hearing device comprises an outer shell, the outer shell defining an outer compartment. The hearing device further comprises a receiver, and a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the receiver. Finally, the hearing device comprises a sealed inner compartment arranged in the outer compartment, wherein the receiver and the rechargeable battery are both arranged in the sealed inner compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Henrik Nielsen
  • Patent number: 12126972
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Jesper B. Boldt, Erik Cornelis Diederik Van Der Werf, Rob De Vries
  • Publication number: 20240340600
    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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Brian Dam PEDERSEN, Allan Munk VENDELBO
  • Patent number: 12114140
    Abstract: An earpiece having a longitudinal axis and having an earpiece housing comprising a proximal end and a distal end, a receiver located within the earpiece housing, a wire extending from the earpiece housing, the wire comprising a plurality of conductors including a ground conductor and a first conductor, and an intermediate module located within the earpiece housing, the intermediate module comprising a primary set of connector terminals and a secondary set of connector terminals, the primary set of connector terminals including wire connector terminals electrically connected to the plurality of conductors of the wire, and the secondary set of connector terminals comprising a first secondary connector terminal and a second secondary connector terminal, wherein the first secondary connector terminal and the second secondary connector terminal are each connected to a wire connector terminal of the primary set of connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Mikkel Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20240334107
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Jakob BRINCK, Finn HANSEN, Tharsiny Thanendran
  • Publication number: 20240334108
    Abstract: Disclosed is a filter device, a hearing device, a method of assembling a hearing device, and a method of manufacturing a filter device. The method of manufacturing the filter device comprises providing a mesh, a first adhesive element, and a second adhesive element. The method further comprises arranging the first adhesive element and the second adhesive element on opposite surfaces of the mesh at a second portion of the mesh to obtain a filter assembly. The second portion of the mesh surrounds a first portion of the mesh. The method further comprises applying a predetermined force to the filter assembly for a predetermined period of time, thereby obtaining a filter device comprising a closed portion of the filter device at the second portion of the mesh, and comprising an open portion of the filter device at the first portion of the mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Jakob BRINCK, Finn HANSEN, Tharsiny THANENDRAN
  • Publication number: 20240334135
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates in one aspect to methods of adjusting a second system clock frequency of a slave or second device to a first system clock frequency of a first device connectable thereto via a unidirectional or bidirectional wireless data communication link so to reduce clock skew between the first and second system clock frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Michael Løngaa
  • Patent number: 12108217
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventor: Erica D. Koehler
  • Patent number: 12108218
    Abstract: Hearing system, accessory device, agent and method for situated design of a hearing algorithm of a hearing device is disclosed, the method comprising initializing a model comprising a parameterized objective function; providing one or more operating parameters indicative of the hearing algorithm to the hearing device; obtaining operating data comprising corresponding input data and output data of the hearing device; obtaining evaluation data indicative of user evaluation of the output data; determining one or more updated operating parameters based on the model, the operating data and the evaluation data; and providing the updated operating parameters to the hearing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Aalbert De Vries, Joris Kraak, Andrew Dittberner
  • Patent number: 12089007
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a hearing device comprising: —a behind-the-ear housing, where the housing comprises a bottom part, a top part opposite the bottom part, a front part, and a rear part opposite the front part, —a connector, the connector is configured to be removably attached to the housing, where the connector is configured for connecting the housing to an element, the element is being configured to be arranged in or at the ear of the user, wherein the housing comprises a locking element, where the locking element is configured for locking the connector to/in the housing, and wherein the housing comprises a guide for at least a part of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventor: Anders Hjermø Michaelsen
  • Patent number: 12075221
    Abstract: An audio rendering device includes: at least one wireless communications interface configured to receive a first plurality of audio packets from a wireless communication device, the first plurality of audio packets including frames of audio data for a first audio channel from a set of one or more audio channels; and a processing unit; wherein the audio rendering device is configured to release, at respective first buffer release times, the frames of the audio data for the first audio channel from a first buffer for rendering by the processing unit; wherein the audio rendering device is configured to receive one or more messages from an other audio rendering device; and wherein the audio rendering device is configured to synchronize the first buffer release times with second buffer release times associated with the other audio rendering device based on the received one or more messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Thorkild Find Pedersen, Brian Dam Pedersen
  • Publication number: 20240284124
    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: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Changxue MA, Srdjan PETROVIC
  • Patent number: 12069439
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Henrik Nielsen, Søren Davids, Thomas John Chappell, Anders Hjermø Michaelsen