Abstract: An electroacoustic transducer includes a framework, a voice membrane, a voice coil, a flexible circuit board, an auxiliary diaphragm, and a first gasket. An edge of the voice membrane is fastened to a top surface of the framework. The voice coil is located on an inner side of the framework, and one end of the voice coil is fastened to the voice membrane. A first fastening part of the flexible circuit board is fastened to a bottom surface of the framework, and a second fastening part of the flexible circuit board is fastened to the voice coil. The auxiliary diaphragm is located on one side of the flexible circuit board. The first gasket is located between the first fastening part of the flexible circuit board and the first fastening part of the auxiliary diaphragm.

Abstract: This electromechanical transducer includes a pair of magnets, a pair of yokes that each comprise a plurality of yoke components superposed over each other in a flat-plate-form region and that guide magnetic fluxes generated by the magnets, a hollow-core coil to which an electric signal is supplied, an armature passed through a space inside a structural section formed by integrally arranging the magnets and the coil on the inner sides of the pair of yokes, and a pair of elastic members that each engage the structural section and the armature.

Abstract: In the method according to the invention for actively suppressing the occlusion effect during the playback of audio signals by means of headphones or a hearing aid, a sound signal occurring from outside is captured by means of at least one outer microphone of the headphones or the hearing aid. A voice signal is captured by means of at least one additional microphone. The dry component of the captured voice signal is estimated, the dry component of the captured voice signal being the component of the captured voice signal without reverberation caused by the surrounding space. By means of a filter, a voice component is extracted from the outer sound captured using the at least one outer microphone. The extracted or produced voice component is output by means of a loudspeaker of the headphones or the hearing aid.

Abstract: A system and method to adjust power levels between interconnected loudspeaker assemblies is described herein, the system comprising: a primary loudspeaker assembly, and at least one secondary loudspeaker assembly interconnected with the primary loudspeaker assembly and adapted to receive an audio signal from the primary loudspeaker assembly; an interconnection verification circuit located in the primary loudspeaker assembly; and a controller located in the primary loudspeaker assembly adapted to receive the status signal from the interconnection verification circuit, wherein the controller comprises—at least one processor communicatively coupled to the interconnection verification circuit; a memory operatively connected to the at least one processor, wherein the memory stores computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to execute a method that comprises: generating an interconnection test signal by the interconnection verification circui

Abstract: Glasses for the hearing impaired including a frame assembly, an audio assembly and a visual assembly. Frame assembly includes a left rim, a right rim, temples, and a compartment, wherein the compartment is placed in a portion of at least one of the temples. Audio assembly includes an integral processor device housed in the compartment, a left microphone and a right microphone housed inside the left rim and the right rim respectively. Visual assembly includes a left LED set and a right LED set attached to a portion of a rear surface of the left rim and a right rim respectively. Left rim LEDs and right rim LEDs, left microphone, right microphone and integral processor device are operatively connected to the integral processor device and powered by means of a battery.

Abstract: Acoustic valve for a hearing device, including a valve body defining a passageway, and a seat member and shutter member inside the valve body. The shutter member defines a shutter surface that forms a contact portion and a non-contact portion. The shutter member is moveable relative to the seat member to transition the valve between an opened state, wherein the shutter member is removed from the seat member and the passageway is open to allow sound to pass, and a closed state wherein the contact portion abuts the seat member and the non-contact portion blocks the passageway to restrict passage of sound. The contact portion forms a protruding structure that extends from the non-contact portion and towards the seat member, and has a small width along at least one transverse direction to minimise a contact area between the contact portion and the seat member when the valve is closed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for reducing noise induced in one or more components in a hearing aid. The present disclosure provides methods for reducing noise induced in telecoils.

Abstract: Headphones include a cushion assembly, a slider telescopingly received within the cushion assembly, and an earphone. A yoke couples the earphone to the slider. A pivot is disposed at an open end of the slider and couples the yoke to the slider. The pivot includes a barrel that is received within an opening in the yoke. The barrel is secured within the opening via a pin that is inserted into a hole in the yoke.

Abstract: A multifunctional sounding device is provided, including a housing, a sounding unit, and a motor assembly including a coil unit fixed to the housing. The sounding unit includes a basin frame, a vibration system and a magnetic circuit system, the vibration system is driven by the magnetic circuit system to vibrate in a first direction, the magnetic circuit system is elastically connected to the housing through elastic arms and has a through hole at a central position. The motor assembly is accommodated in the through hole, and the coil unit is spaced apart from the magnetic circuit system and drives the magnetic circuit system to vibrate in a second direction. The multifunctional sounding device has a small overall thickness and size, a strong driving force of the motor assembly and a small influence on the driving force of the magnetic circuit system, and excellent acoustic and vibration performance.

Abstract: Electroacoustic drivers that can be utilized in loudspeaker systems that utilize bidirectional force electromagnet transducers or piezoelectric transducers. The electroacoustic drivers can include motion amplifiers such as lever arms. The electroacoustic drivers can be used at all audio frequencies including frequencies below 500 Hz.

Abstract: A processing system obtains a deformation signal generated by a deformation sensor. The deformation signal is indicative of a deformation of an outer ear of a user of a hearing instrument. Additionally, the processing system obtains an EMG signal generated by an electrode in a concha of the user, wherein the electrode is configured to detect activity of an intrinsic auricular muscle of the user. Furthermore, the processing system generates information regarding an auditory attention state of the user based on the deformation signal and the EMG signal. The processing system controls, based on the information regarding the auditory attention state of the user, the parameter of the audio system.

Abstract: A diaphragm applied to a sound producing device, a sound producing device, and a method for assembling the same. The diaphragm comprises a film layer prepared by means of a crosslinking reaction of at least one of an ethylene-acrylate copolymer and an ethylene-acrylate-carboxylic acid copolymer. The molecular structure of the diaphragm comprises a vinyl-acrylic group. The group causes the material to have a less symmetrical chemical structure, a reduced tacticity and an increased steric hindrance, such that the diaphragm has a high loss factor, and the sound producing device achieves a good damping effect.

Abstract: The sounding unit provided by the present invention includes a frame, a vibration system and a magnetic circuit system. The vibration system includes a diaphragm, a voice coil and an FPC. The diaphragm consists of a dome with a protruded platform and a suspension. The FPC includes an internal fixed part, an external fixed part, and an elastic part. The internal fixed part includes a first fixed part, a second fixed part, and a third fixed part. The voice coil includes an upper end surface and a lower end surface. The upper end surface is fixed to the protruded platform. The lower end surface is fixed to the third fixed part. The bonding strength between the FPC and the voice coil in the sounding unit is improved, and the vibration stability of the sounding unit is enhanced.

Abstract: A charging contact assembly for a hearing device system. The assembly has a first charging contact which is accessible on an outer side for contacting with a first mating contact of a mating contact assembly, and a second charging contact which is accessible on the outer side for contacting with a second mating contact of the mating contact assembly. Furthermore, the charging contact assembly has a control contact which is galvanically isolated on the outer side from the first and the second charging contacts, and a charging controller which is configured to detect a proper contacting of the first and second charging contacts with the corresponding mating contact based on contact with the control contact.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a speaker unit, which includes a frame, and a vibration system and a magnetic circuit system fixed on the frame. The vibration system includes a diaphragm and a voice coil that drives the diaphragm to vibrate and sound. The speaker unit further includes a magnetic front cover fixed on the frame for improving the BL value of the voice coil. The speaker unit of the present disclosure improves the BL value of the voice coil.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device in which a slit at a movable mass of the MEMS device has a top notch slit profile. The MEMS device may, for example, be a speaker, an actuator, or the like. The slit extends through the movable mass, from top to bottom, and has a width that is uniform, or substantially uniform, from the bottom of the movable mass to proximate the top of movable mass. Further, in accordance with the top notch slit profile, top corner portions of the MEMS substrate in the slit are notched, such that a width of the slit bulges at the top of the movable mass. The top notch slit profile may, for example, increase the process window for removing an adhesive from the slit while forming the MEMS device.

Abstract: An in-ear listening device having a device housing including a speaker housing and an elongated tube protruding away from the speaker housing, an audio port formed through the speaker housing, a speaker disposed in the speaker housing and aligned to emit sound through the audio port, a microphone port formed through the elongated tube, a microphone disposed in the elongated tube and operatively coupled to receive sound through the microphone port, a rechargeable battery and a wireless antenna disposed within the device housing, wireless circuitry coupled to the wireless antenna and configured to input and output radio frequency signals for wireless communications, a user-interface touch control disposed on the device housing and operable to control a function of the earbud, and battery charging circuitry coupled to the rechargeable battery and positioned within the device housing and operable to charge the rechargeable battery when coupled to receive power from an external power source.

Abstract: A coaxial speaker horn constitutes a coaxial speaker together with a tweeter and a woofer. The coaxial speaker horn includes a plurality of through holes arranged around an entire circumference of the horn.

Abstract: An actuator module includes a base plate extending in a plane, a voice coil connected to the base plate, and a magnet assembly that includes a back side facing the base plate and a front side facing away from the base plate. The magnet assembly includes a base layer and sidewalls defining a cup and an inner element including a center magnet mounted within the cup. The sidewalls include a first and second pair of sidewalls. The actuator module includes a rigid frame attached to the base plate, the rigid frame including four stubs. The actuator module also includes a plurality of springs suspending the magnet assembly relative to the frame and base plate, the plurality of springs including a first spring attached to the frame at a first pair of the four stubs and a second spring attached to the frame at a second pair of the four stubs.

Abstract: A mount for a soundbar includes a positioning column, and a positioning mechanism operably coupled to the positioning column. The positioning column is selectively shiftable relative to the positioning mechanism. A pair of mounting arms is coupled to the positioning mechanism, the mounting arms adapted to attach to a television and a sound bar interface is operably coupled to the positioning column.