Abstract: A method for updating a user model and fitting agent for a hearing device system is disclosed, the hearing device system comprising a hearing device worn by a hearing device user, wherein the fitting agent comprises one or more processors configured to initialize a user model comprising a plurality of user preference functions and associated user response distributions, wherein each user preference function is associated with an environment; obtain environment data indicative of a present environment; obtain a test setting comprising a primary test setting and a secondary test setting for the hearing device; present the test setting to the hearing device user; obtain 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 and the environment data.

Abstract: A device and method for improving hearing devices by using computer recognition of words and substituting either computer generated words or pre-recorded words in streaming conversation received from a distant speaker. The system may operate in multiple modes such as a first mode being amplification and conditioning of the voice sounds; a second mode having said microphone pickup up the voice sounds from a speaker, a processor configured to convert voice sounds to discrete words corresponding to words spoken by said speaker, generating a synthesized voice speaking said words and outputting said synthesized voice to said sound reproducing element, which is hearable by the user. Other modes include translation of foreign languages into a user's ear and using a heads up display to project the text version of words which the computer had deciphered or translated. The system may be triggered by eye moment, spoken command, hand movement or similar.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wirelessly rechargeable in-ear hearing device, a charger for a wirelessly rechargeable in-ear hearing device, and a system comprising a wirelessly rechargeable in-ear hearing device and a charger for the wirelessly rechargeable in-ear hearing device.

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.

Abstract: A system includes: first and second hearing devices, each hearing device comprising an output transducer, a wireless communication unit, an antenna, and a power supply having primary and secondary voltage sources, wherein the secondary voltage source provides a lower voltage than the primary voltage source; and a detector arrangement to provide a quality indicator indicative of a quality of a wireless link between the first and second hearing devices, wherein each of the first and second hearing devices comprises a control unit configured to operate the respective hearing device in: when the quality indicator is above a threshold, a first power mode in which the respective hearing device uses its secondary voltage source to drive transmission with its antenna, and when the quality indicator is below the threshold, a second power mode in which the respective hearing device uses its primary voltage source to drive transmission with its antenna.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: an input configured to electronically obtain first information relating to a request for establishing communication between a fitting device and an end user device, the end user device being configured to configure a hearing device based on fitting data from the fitting device; and a processing unit configured to electronically process the first information, and provide second information for transmission to an AV provider; wherein the processing unit is also configured to obtain a connection information associated with a virtual fitting room from the AV provider, and provide the connection information associated with the virtual fitting room for the fitting device; and wherein the processing unit is also configured to provide the connection information associated with the virtual fitting room for transmission to the end user device.

Abstract: A hearing device includes: a sensor configured for placement in an ear canal of a user of the hearing device, the sensor configured to provide a sensor signal; a processing unit coupled to the sensor; and a receiver coupled to the processing unit, wherein the receiver is configured to provide an audio output; wherein the processing unit is configured to determine a presence of eye-movement related eardrum oscillation based at least in part on the sensor signal. The detected eye-movement related eardrum oscillations may be used to change a processing in the hearing device.

Abstract: A hearing instrument comprises a wireless communication unit interconnected with an antenna for emission and reception of an electromagnetic field having an RF wavelength, a speaker interconnected with the wireless communication unit and being configured to provide an output audio signal. A battery is configured to supply power to the hearing instrument and a filter circuit interconnects the battery and a power management circuit of the hearing instrument. The antenna extends from a feed and at least a part of the antenna being is arranged adjacent the battery. A distance between the at least part of the antenna and the battery is below 1/40 of the wavelength. The filter circuit is configured to de-couple the battery and the power management circuit at frequencies above 3 MHz and configured to connect the battery to the power management circuit at frequencies below 300 kHz.

Abstract: A hearing device includes a sound path component having: a chamber at a first end of the hearing device; a vent channel extending from the chamber to a second end of the hearing device, the vent channel having a first vent end at the chamber and a second vent end; an output transducer opening configured to couple to an output transducer; a first opening at the chamber and being configured to face towards an ear canal of the user; and a second opening at the second end of the hearing device and being configured to face towards a surrounding, the second opening being at the second vent end of the vent channel; and an input transducer opening configured to couple to a first input transducer; the vent channel, the input transducer opening, the output transducer opening, the first opening and the second opening being in fluid connection with each another.

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.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hearing device configured to be worn at or in an ear of a user. The hearing device comprises a substrate. The substrate comprises one or more electronic components mounted on the substrate. The hearing device comprises a shielding component. The shielding component being arranged on the substrate to provide a space between the shielding component and the substrate. The shielding component is configured to cover at least a first electronic component of the one or more electronic components on the substrate. The space between the shielding component and the substrate is at least partly filled with a fill encapsulation material configured for encapsulating at least the first electronic component. The shielding component comprises a reservoir configured to collect/accumulate any excess fill encapsulation material from the space between the shielding component and the substrate.

Abstract: A method performed by a first hearing device comprising microphone(s) configured to generate a first input signal, a communication unit configured to receive a second input signal from a second hearing device, an output unit, and a processor, the method comprising: generating a first intermediate signal including or based on a first weighted combination of the first input signal and the second input signal, wherein the first weighted combination is based on a first gain value and/or a second gain value; and generating an output signal for the output unit based on the first intermediate signal; wherein one or both of the first gain value and the second gain value are determined in accordance with an objective of making a power of the first input signal and a power of the second input signal differ by a preset power level difference greater than 2 dB in the weighted combination.

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 in-the-ear hearing device includes: a microphone configured to receive an audio signal; a signal processor configured to process the audio signal for compensating a hearing loss; a wireless communication unit being connected to the signal processor; a feeding network; a hearing device shell accommodating the microphone and the signal processor; a face plate positioned at the hearing device shell; and an antenna for electromagnetic field emission and electromagnetic field reception, the antenna coupled with the wireless communications unit, wherein the antenna has a first end, and wherein the feeding network is configured to feed the antenna via the first end of the antenna; wherein the antenna extends through the face plate at a first position; at least a part of the antenna extending from the faceplate being arch-shaped; and wherein a second end of the antenna is an electrically open end, or is coupled to a ground potential.

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.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a binaural hearing aid system comprising hearing aids for placement at, or in, a user's left and right ear, the hearing aids each comprising a microphone arrangement, a wireless communications unit, a receiver, and a sound channel with a valve, which is movable from an open state to an closed state and from a closed state to an open state. The binaural hearing aid system further comprises a signal processing arrangement adapted for generating a beamformed signal based on microphone signals supplied by either or both of the microphone arrangement(s) and for applying the beamformed signal to either or both of the receiver(s), and a valve control arrangement configured to asymmetrically control the valves in each hearing aid by moving the valves into positions wherein one of the valves is opened more than the other.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hearing device configured to be arranged at a user's ear, the hearing device comprising: an input transducer for generating one or more input signals based on a received audio signal; a signal processor configured for processing the one or more input s signals; an output transducer for providing an audio output signal based on an output signal from the signal processor; wherein the hearing device comprises a time monitor for monitoring an expiry time of a subscription for the hearing device provided by a subscription server, wherein the hearing device is configured to perform an action when the time monitor detects that the expiry time of the subscription is reached.

Abstract: A method of making a mold, the mold having an interior cavity for containing a first material and a second material, wherein the mold comprises a first port configured to receive the first material, a second port configured to receive the second material, and a first channel for directing the second material to within the first material, the method includes: determining an electronic file having data representing a shape of an ear; processing the electronic file to create an electronic model of the mold, the electronic model of the mold having sprue features; and creating the mold based on the electronic model of the mold.

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.

Abstract: A system includes a first device and a second device configured to exchange data packages over a bi-directional wireless communication channel, wherein the first device and the second device are configured for use by a user; wherein the first device is configured to provide a first data package, wherein the first data package belongs to a first packet category and comprises first audio data; wherein the first device is also configured to transmit the first data package to the second device, and receive a second data package belonging to the first packet category; and wherein the second data package comprises second audio data, a code indicating whether data in the second data package is corrupted or invalid, and an indicator indicating whether the first data package was successfully received by the second device or not.