Patents Assigned to GN Otometrics A/S
  • Patent number: 9615778
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in an audiologic test includes a probe extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end, the first end configured for insertion into an ear-canal of a person, the second end being opposite to the first end; wherein the probe comprises a probe part between the first end and the second end, the probe part having a first port; and wherein the probe further comprises a holder fixed to the probe part, the holder being configured to be held by an operator of the probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Anders Smith
  • Patent number: 9572488
    Abstract: A head mountable device for measuring eye movement includes: a frame; a camera system comprising a first camera, wherein the camera system is coupled to the frame, and is configured to obtain a first set of images of a first eye of a user; and a first liquid crystal display (LCD) shutter configured to control passage of light to the first eye based at least in part on a first control signal, the first LCD shutter is configured to operate in a first primary mode and a first secondary mode, wherein the first LCD shutter is configured to allow less light to reach the first eye in the first secondary mode than in the first primary mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventors: Hamish MacDougall, Konrad P. Weber, Anders Thøsing Andersen, Izaak Kopilewicz
  • Patent number: 9468400
    Abstract: An audiologic test apparatus includes: a processing unit configured to conduct a first and second audiologic tests; a first probe connector for connecting a first probe for the first audiologic test; a second probe connector for connecting a second probe for the second audiologic test; and a pump module connected to a first fluid port of the first probe connector with a first fluid channel and to a second fluid port of the second probe connector with a second fluid channel, wherein the pump module in a first operating mode is in fluid communication with the first fluid port, and in a second operating mode is in fluid communication with the second fluid port, the pump module configured to modify pressure in the first fluid channel when in the first operating mode, and to modify pressure in the second fluid channel when in the second operating mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Johannes Lantz
  • Publication number: 20160287143
    Abstract: A system for detecting and recording head orientations of a person includes: a first sensor device capable of providing sensor data regarding a head orientation of a person in a three-dimensional space; a medical data acquisition system configured for storing and outputting the sensor data from the first sensor device; and a processor configured for processing the sensor data from the medical data acquisition system, outputting a first signal representing the head orientation, and generating an image for presentation by a graphical display; wherein the image comprises: a first reference indicator; an orientation indicator, wherein a position of the orientation indicator in the image is determined based on the first signal from the processor, and a feedback indicator when a first condition is met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventors: Hamish MACDOUGALL, Robert NYGREN, Wendy CRUMLEY-WELSH
  • Publication number: 20160270701
    Abstract: A remote user interface is provided for connection with an audiologic test apparatus for audiologic testing and comprising a remote user interface housing accommodating a mechanically non-latching switch for selection of one of the right ear or left ear of a patient for testing with the audiologic test apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: GN Otometrics A/S
    Inventor: Johannes LANTZ
  • Publication number: 20160256050
    Abstract: An apparatus for covering eyes of a human includes: an eye piece configured for covering one of the eyes of the human; and an eye patch configured for covering the other one of the eyes of the human; wherein the eye piece and the eye patch are configured for preventing transmission of visible light; and wherein the eye piece comprises a region that is transparent for electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength range outside a visible range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Thomas GEERTSEN
  • Patent number: 9426583
    Abstract: A member includes a fastener for removable fixation of a housing of a hearing aid, and a hole for removable insertion of a sound tube of the hearing aid in sound proof engagement with the member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: GN Otometrics A/S
    Inventor: Klaus Hartlev
  • Publication number: 20160220155
    Abstract: An audiologic test apparatus includes: a pump device configured to apply a first pressure to the ear canal; and a processing module for communicatively coupling to the pump device and to a signal generator, wherein the processing module is configured to obtain first acoustic parameter values indicative of an acoustic parameter at the first pressure based on a first broadband signal generated using the signal generator; wherein the pump device is configured to change the first pressure to a changed pressure, and wherein the pump device is also configured to apply a second pressure to the ear canal; and wherein the processing module is also configured to obtain second acoustic parameter values indicative of the acoustic parameter at the second pressure based on a second broadband signal generated using the signal generator, and determine a middle ear resonance frequency based on the first and second acoustic parameter values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: GN Otometrics A/S
    Inventor: Ask BOJESEN
  • Publication number: 20160183851
    Abstract: A filter device for a hearing test probe and a method of manufacturing a filter device are disclosed. The filter device extends along a center axis in a first direction from a first end to a second end. The filter device comprising: a first part having a first filter structure, a second part having a second filter structure, a first channel extending along the center axis. The first part and second part are joined together, and the first filter structure and the second filter structure define a filter element with a first set of filter openings for the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Thomas GEERTSEN
  • Publication number: 20160183850
    Abstract: An audiologic test probe with locking mechanism, and a component for the test probe is disclosed. The probe for conducting an audiologic test comprises the locking mechanism, the probe comprising a probe body with a first probe opening to a first probe channel in the probe body, the probe comprising the locking mechanism for connecting a component with a first component opening to a first component channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Thomas GEERTSEN
  • Publication number: 20160143527
    Abstract: A head mountable device for measuring eye movement of a user, the head mountable device includes: a frame; a camera system comprising a first camera, wherein the camera system is configured to obtain a first set of images of a first eye of the user; and a projection system for projecting a first projection comprising a visible object in a field of view of the first eye when the user wears the head mountable device, wherein the projection system is configured to move the visible object relative to the head mountable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Hamish MACDOUGALL
  • Patent number: 9332903
    Abstract: An apparatus for covering a left eye and a right eye of a human, includes: a first eye piece configured for covering a left eye of a human; and a second eye piece configured for covering a right eye of the human; wherein the first eye piece and the second eye piece are configured for preventing transmission of visible light; and wherein at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece comprises a region that is transparent for electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength range outside a visible range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: GN Otometrics A/S
    Inventor: Thomas Geertsen
  • Publication number: 20160081546
    Abstract: A head mountable device for measuring eye movement includes: a frame; a camera system comprising a first camera, wherein the camera system is coupled to the frame, and is configured to obtain a first set of images of a first eye of a user; and a first liquid crystal display (LCD) shutter configured to control passage of light to the first eye based at least in part on a first control signal, the first LCD shutter is configured to operate in a first primary mode and a first secondary mode, wherein the first LCD shutter is configured to allow less light to reach the first eye in the first secondary mode than in the first primary mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Hamish MACDOUGALL
  • Publication number: 20150373462
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing a directional hearing instrument includes: a first microphone for coupling with an output of the hearing instrument, wherein the first microphone is configured to receive an audio output signal from the hearing instrument; a first speaker for transmission of a first signal having a first frequency component at a first frequency; a second speaker for transmission of a second signal having a second frequency component at a second frequency; and a processing unit configured to determine one or more hearing instrument parameters based on cross spectrum analysis of the first signal and the audio output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventors: Ask BOJESEN, Michael EKELID
  • Publication number: 20150342504
    Abstract: An audiologic test apparatus includes: a processing unit configured to conduct a first and second audiologic tests; a first probe connector for connecting a first probe for the first audiologic test; a second probe connector for connecting a second probe for the second audiologic test; and a pump module connected to a first fluid port of the first probe connector with a first fluid channel and to a second fluid port of the second probe connector with a second fluid channel, wherein the pump module in a first operating mode is in fluid communication with the first fluid port, and in a second operating mode is in fluid communication with the second fluid port, the pump module configured to modify pressure in the first fluid channel when in the first operating mode, and to modify pressure in the second fluid channel when in the second operating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Johannes LANTZ
  • Publication number: 20150335239
    Abstract: A head mountable device for measuring eye movement includes: a camera system comprising a first camera, wherein the camera system is configured to obtain a first set of images of a first eye of a user with a first frame rate and a first resolution; a processing unit configured to process the obtained first set of images and provide a processing unit output based on the first set of images; and an interface connected to the processing unit, for providing a device output based on the processing unit output; wherein the first frame rate is sufficient to allow the processing unit to detect eye saccades of the first eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Hamish MACFOUGALL
  • Publication number: 20150305678
    Abstract: An audiologic test apparatus includes: a processing unit; a tone generator connected to the processing unit; and a probe interface for connecting the audiologic test apparatus to a test probe; the tone generator configured to provide a first electrical signal representative of a first signal with a first primary frequency component at a first primary frequency; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain a first response signal, determine if a first insertion criterion is satisfied, the first insertion criterion based on the first signal and the first response signal, and generate a signal to initiate an audiologic test if at least the first insertion criterion is satisfied; the tone generator configured to provide a second electrical signal representative of a second signal with a second primary frequency component at a second primary frequency during the audiologic test, the first primary frequency being lower than the second primary frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Christian REINHOLDT-NIELSEN
  • Publication number: 20150216452
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in an audiologic test includes a probe extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end, the first end configured for insertion into an ear-canal of a person, the second end being opposite to the first end; wherein the probe comprises a probe part between the first end and the second end, the probe part having a first port; and wherein the probe further comprises a holder fixed to the probe part, the holder being configured to be held by an operator of the probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventor: Anders SMITH
  • Publication number: 20150077712
    Abstract: An apparatus for covering a left eye and a right eye of a human, includes: a first eye piece configured for covering a left eye of a human; and a second eye piece configured for covering a right eye of the human; wherein the first eye piece and the second eye piece are configured for preventing transmission of visible light; and wherein at least one of the first eye piece and the second eye piece comprises a region that is transparent for electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength range outside a visible range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: GN Otometrics A/S
    Inventor: Thomas GEERTSEN
  • Publication number: 20140128767
    Abstract: An ear coupler includes: a member having a cavity for accommodating at least a part of an ear; and a structure extending from the member, the structure having an end with a port; wherein the port is configured for detachably coupling to a transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: GN OTOMETRICS A/S
    Inventors: Morten HOEST, Michael Frounberg JORGENSEN