Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel configured to display an image and a plurality of vibration generating devices on a rear surface of the display panel, the display panel being at least one of a vibration plate configured to output sound and a vibration plate configured to output a haptic vibration. Each of the plurality of vibration generating devices includes a first electrode under the display panel, a piezoelectric member under the first electrode, a damping member in a periphery the piezoelectric member, and a second electrode under the piezoelectric member.

Abstract: A cable for a hearing device, comprising a plurality of conductors, comprising conductors arranged in twisted pairs (TP1 to TP4) wound around a plastically deformable core wire (FW).

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.

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.

Abstract: An example method of operation may include designating sub-regions which collectively provide a defined reception space, receiving audio signals at a controller from the microphone arrays in the defined reception space, configuring the controller with known locations of each of the microphone arrays, assigning each of the sub-regions to at least one of the microphone arrays based on the known locations, and creating beamform tracking configurations for each of the microphone arrays based on their assigned sub-regions.

Abstract: A fitting system for an earpiece that comprises a support structure that is configured to contact at least one of the ear canal or the concha of an ear of a user, including at least first and second spaced electrodes that are each configured to contact the user's skin, circuitry that is configured to determine an impedance between the first and second electrodes, and a controller, responsive to the determined impedance, for causing the earpiece support structure to move.

Abstract: An ear-worn electronic device comprises a microphone configured to sense sound in an acoustic environment, an acoustic transducer, and a non-volatile memory configured to store a plurality of parameter value sets, each of the parameter value sets associated with a different acoustic environment. A control input is configured to receive a control input signal produced by at least one of a user-actuatable control of the ear-worn electronic device and an external electronic device communicatively coupled to the ear-worn electronic device in response to a user action. A processor is configured to classify the acoustic environment using the sensed sound and determine a listening intent preference of the user. The processor is configured to apply, in response to the control input signal, one of the parameter value sets appropriate for the classification and the listening intent preference of the user.

Abstract: A hearing aid system comprises a hearing aid, and a portable auxiliary device’ adapted to establish a communication link between them. The hearing aid comprises a microphone providing an electric input signal, a signal processor, and an output unit. The auxiliary device comprises a microphone providing an auxiliary electric input signal, and a user control interface allowing a user to initiate a specific calibration mode of operation of the hearing aid system. The signal processor of the hearing aid is configured to receive corresponding time segments of said electric input signal and said auxiliary electric input signal to provide an estimate of an acoustic transfer function from said microphone of said auxiliary device to said microphone of said hearing aid. A method of operating a hearing aid system is further disclosed. The invention may e.g. be used in various applications related to own voice detection and estimation.

Abstract: A sound apparatus comprises a plurality of vibration devices and a vibration member including a same main surface connected to the plurality of vibration devices, the plurality of vibration devices include a first vibration device and a second vibration device, which transfer vibrations having different phases each other to the vibration member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to microphones and electronic devices having the same. A microphone may include a housing for receiving vibration signals; a converting component inside the housing for converting the vibration signals into electrical signals, and a processing circuit for processing the electrical signals. The converting component may include a transducer and at least one damping film attached to the transducer.

Abstract: A wearable spatial audio device is provided. The wearable spatial audio device includes one or more audio speakers, one or more processors, and a storage machine holding instructions executable by the one or more processors. Map data is obtained for a real-world environment that includes one or more dynamic audio objects. A device-specific subset of audio tracks is obtained, and a device-specific spatialized audio mix of the device-specific subset of audio tracks that is based on the map data is obtained. An indication of a change in an environmental condition relative to one or more of the dynamic audio objects is received. The device-specific spatialized audio mix is adjusted based on the change in the environmental condition.

Abstract: Examples described herein involve configuring a playback device based on distortion, such as that caused by a barrier. One implementation may involve causing the playback device to play audio content according to an existing playback configuration, determining an existing frequency response of the playback device in a given system, and determining whether a difference between the existing frequency response of the playback device in the given system and a predetermined frequency response for the playback device is greater than a predetermined distortion threshold. If it is determined that the difference between the existing frequency response of the playback device and the predetermined frequency response for the playback device is greater than the predetermined distortion threshold, then the existing playback configuration of the playback device is changed to an updated playback configuration of the playback device and the playback device plays audio content according to the updated playback configuration.

Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for enhancing a hearing prosthesis recipient's perception of multiple frequencies present in received sound signals. The hearing prosthesis is configured to extract a plurality of frequencies from the received sound signals and to use the plurality of frequencies to modulate the amplitudes of different stimulation pulse sequences that are to be delivered to the recipient via different stimulation channels. The hearing prosthesis may also adapt a stimulation resolution of the stimulation pulse sequences when delivering the modulated stimulation pulses sequences to the recipient.

Abstract: A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a microphone configured to obtain and provide an input sound source, an earphone connection module configured to support connection and communication with an earphone, and a hearing aid application configured to set a sound source fitting condition corresponding to a user hearing threshold, convert the input sound source obtained through the microphone into a corrected sound source according to the sound source fitting condition, and then output the corrected sound source to the earphone.

Abstract: An electronic device including a protection layer, a display panel, and a sound broadcasting element is provided. The protection layer has an inner surface and a side surface directly connected to the inner surface. The display panel is disposed on the inner surface of the protection layer and has a back surface and a side surface directly connected to the back surface. The sound broadcasting element is located adjacent to the side surface of the display panel, and the sound broadcasting element includes a piezoelectric component and a connection component.

Abstract: An ear-worn electronic device comprises a housing configured to be worn in, at or about an ear of a wearer. Audio processing circuitry is disposed in or supported by the housing and comprises one or more microphones and a speaker or a receiver. A controller is disposed in the housing and coupled to the audio processing circuity. A rechargeable power source and charging circuitry are disposed in the housing. The charging circuitry is coupled to the controller and comprises first and second charge contacts situated at a wall of the housing. A user-actuatable control is coupled to the controller and comprises a touch sensor. The touch sensor comprises the first and second charge contacts.

Abstract: One of the main objects of the present invention is to provide a speaker with optimized overall acoustic performance. To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a speaker including: a base with an accommodation cavity; a vibration sounding assembly accommodated in the accommodation cavity, including a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm, and a driver fixed to the first diaphragm for driving the first diaphragm and the second diaphragm to vibrate and produce sound. The second diaphragm stacks on the first diaphragm, and a stiffness of the second diaphragm is different from a stiffness of the first diaphragm.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a speaker. The speaker may include a diaphragm; a magnetic circuit component; and a coil connected to the diaphragm, at least part of the coil being arranged in a magnetic gap formed by the magnetic circuit component, and the coil driving the diaphragm to vibrate to generate sound after the coil being energized. The diaphragm may include a main-body region and a folded-ring region surrounding the main-body region, the main-body region may include a first inclined section and a first connecting section connected to the coil, the first inclined section may be attached to a portion of the folded-ring region, and the first inclined section may be tilted in a direction away from the coil with respect to the first connecting section.

Abstract: A Bluetooth earphone includes an antenna and a circuit board. The circuit board includes a first grounding branch and a second grounding branch. The first grounding branch is connected in series to a first switch, and the second grounding branch is connected in series to a second switch. When the first switch is on, the first grounding branch serves as a current return path of the antenna. When the second switch is on, the second grounding branch serves as a current return path of the antenna. By controlling the on or off state of the first switch and the second switch, the Bluetooth earphone can switch ground structures of the antenna and select different current return paths for the antenna, to switch radiation patterns of the antenna.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a user input unit configured to detect touch input and push input, and a carrier, on which the user input unit is seated and which is inserted into the housing, wherein the user input unit includes a first input unit, closely disposed on an inner surface of the housing so as to detect touch input, and a second input unit, disposed inside the first input unit in the state of overlapping the first input unit so as to detect push input, the second input unit including a metal spring that changes in shape in response to the push input. The portable electronic device is capable of detecting two types of input and thus of ensuring that is possible to input a sufficient number of user instructions.