Patents by Inventor Kim Rasmussen

Kim Rasmussen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250039616
    Abstract: A hearing device configured to be worn at an ear of a user, includes: an interface configured for communication with a charging device; a power module comprising a charging controller; and a temperature sensor configured to provide temperature data; wherein the charging controller is configured to: obtain the temperature data as a first charging parameter indicative of a temperature associated with the hearing device, and determine a primary charging scheme for charging a battery for the hearing device; wherein the charging controller is configured to determine the primary charging scheme based on the first charging parameter; and wherein the interface is configured to transmit
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Kim RASMUSSEN, Klaus Hagen JENSEN, Lasse Emil Holmegaard Korff
  • Publication number: 20240259739
    Abstract: A hearing device and a method for charging a hearing device is provided, the hearing device comprising an interface comprising a wireless transceiver configured for wireless communication with a charging device; and a power module comprising a charging controller and a receiving coil for wireless charging of a battery positioned in the hearing device; wherein the charging controller is configured to: obtain a first charging parameter; determine a primary charging scheme based on the first charging parameter; and transmit a primary charging indicator indicative of the primary charging scheme via the wireless transceiver
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Kim RASMUSSEN, Klaus Hagen JENSEN
  • Patent number: 12047748
    Abstract: A hearing device and a method for charging a hearing device is provided, the hearing device comprising an interface comprising a wireless transceiver configured for wireless communication with a charging device; and a power module comprising a charging controller and a receiving coil for wireless charging of a battery positioned in the hearing device; wherein the charging controller is configured to: obtain a first charging parameter; determine a primary charging scheme based on the first charging parameter; and transmit a primary charging indicator indicative of the primary charging scheme via the wireless transceiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Kim Rasmussen, Klaus Hagen Jensen
  • Patent number: 11547773
    Abstract: The invention relates to a facility which has a dirty facility area and an adjacent clean facility area, baskets for receiving the dirty articles, and a wall separating the dirty area from the clean area, the dirty area including an entry door for receiving the dirty articles, pre-processing stations with tables for the pre-washing and/or sorting by a human operator, or even by a robotic operator, of the dirty articles and for arranging the pre-washed and/or sorted articles in the baskets, pick-up points at the pre-processing stations for pick-up of the baskets with the pre-washed and/or sorted articles, a plurality of washers, eg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: KEN HYGIENE SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventor: Kim Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20220272461
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an application to be executed by an electronic device. The electronic device communicates with a hearing device worn by a user. The hearing device comprises a battery and a processing unit configured to receive an input signal and provide a processed output signal for compensating a hearing loss of the user. The application is configured for transmitting a status request from the electronic device to the hearing device, receiving, at the electronic device, a status response from the hearing device, and generating a notification representing instructions for charging the battery. The notification is generated based on the received status response and predetermined settings of the application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Nikolai BISGAARD, Kim RASMUSSEN
  • Publication number: 20220191630
    Abstract: A hearing device and a method for charging a hearing device is provided, the hearing device comprising an interface comprising a wireless transceiver configured for wireless communication with a charging device; and a power module comprising a charging controller and a receiving coil for wireless charging of a battery positioned in the hearing device; wherein the charging controller is configured to: obtain a first charging parameter; determine a primary charging scheme based on the first charging parameter; and transmit a primary charging indicator indicative of the primary charging scheme via the wireless transceiver
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Kim RASMUSSEN, Klaus Hagen JENSEN
  • Publication number: 20200230280
    Abstract: The invention relates to a facility which has a dirty facility area and an adjacent clean facility area, baskets for receiving the dirty articles, and a wall separating the dirty area from the clean area, the dirty area including an entry door for receiving the dirty articles, pre-processing stations with tables for the pre-washing and/or sorting by a human operator, or even by a robotic operator, of the dirty articles and for arranging the pre-washed and/or sorted articles in the baskets, pick-up points at the pre-processing stations for pick-up of the baskets with the pre-washed and/or sorted articles, a plurality of washers, eg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: KEN HYGIENE SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventor: Kim RASMUSSEN
  • Patent number: 10716870
    Abstract: The invention relates to a facility which has a dirty facility area and an adjacent clean facility area, baskets for receiving the dirty articles, and a wall separating the dirty area from the clean area, the dirty area including an entry door for receiving the dirty articles, pre-processing stations with tables for the pre-washing and/or sorting by a human operator, or even by a robotic operator, of the dirty articles and for arranging the pre-washed and/or sorted articles in the baskets, pick-up points at the pre-processing stations for pick-up of the baskets with the pre-washed and/or sorted articles, a plurality of washers, eg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: KEN HYGIENE SYSTEMS A/S
    Inventor: Kim Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 10405108
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: an input transducer configured to output an audio signal based on a signal applied to the input transducer; a processor configured to compensate a hearing loss of a user of the hearing aid and output a hearing loss compensated audio signal; an output transducer configured to output an auditory output signal based on the hearing loss compensated audio signal, wherein the auditory output signal is to be received by a human auditory system; a wireless communication unit configured to communicate wirelessly with another device; an energy storage unit coupled to supply the wireless communication unit with power; and a current limiting unit coupled for control of replenishment of the energy storage unit with energy from a power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Kim Rasmussen, Ebbe Skammelsen
  • Publication number: 20180318458
    Abstract: The invention relates to a facility which has a dirty facility area and an adjacent clean facility area, baskets for receiving the dirty articles, and a wall separating the dirty area from the clean area, the dirty area including an entry door for receiving the dirty articles, pre-processing stations with tables for the pre-washing and/or sorting by a human operator, or even by a robotic operator, of the dirty articles and for arranging the pre-washed and/or sorted articles in the baskets, pick-up points at the pre-processing stations for pick-up of the baskets with the pre-washed and/or sorted articles, a plurality of washers, eg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventor: Kim RASMUSSEN
  • Patent number: 10063979
    Abstract: A hearing aid and a method for operating a hearing aid is disclosed. The hearing aid comprises a processor configured to compensate for a hearing loss; a battery unit comprising a rechargeable battery; a wireless receiver element for receipt of a wireless power signal, the wireless receiver element configured to convert the wireless power signal to an electrical power signal; a detector assembly for provision of one or more detector signals including a first detector signal; and a power controller connected to the processor and the detector assembly, wherein the power controller is configured to select a power mode of the hearing aid from a plurality of power modes based on the first detector signal and apply the selected power mode in the hearing aid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: GN Hearing A/S
    Inventors: Jan Johansen, Kim Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20170195799
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: an input transducer configured to output an audio signal based on a signal applied to the input transducer; a processor configured to compensate a hearing loss of a user of the hearing aid and output a hearing loss compensated audio signal; an output transducer configured to output an auditory output signal based on the hearing loss compensated audio signal, wherein the auditory output signal is to be received by a human auditory system; a wireless communication unit configured to communicate wirelessly with another device; an energy storage unit coupled to supply the wireless communication unit with power; and a current limiting unit coupled for control of replenishment of the energy storage unit with energy from a power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Kim RASMUSSEN, Ebbe SKAMMELSEN
  • Publication number: 20170164120
    Abstract: A hearing aid and a method for operating a hearing aid is disclosed. The hearing aid comprises a processor configured to compensate for a hearing loss; a battery unit comprising a rechargeable battery; a wireless receiver element for receipt of a wireless power signal, the wireless receiver element configured to convert the wireless power signal to an electrical power signal; a detector assembly for provision of one or more detector signals including a first detector signal; and a power controller connected to the processor and the detector assembly, wherein the power controller is configured to select a power mode of the hearing aid from a plurality of power modes based on the first detector signal and apply the selected power mode in the hearing aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Jan JOHANSEN, Kim RASMUSSEN
  • Patent number: 9628922
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: an input transducer configured to output an audio signal based on a signal applied to the input transducer; a processor configured to compensate a hearing loss of a user of the hearing aid and output a hearing loss compensated audio signal; an output transducer configured to output an auditory output signal based on the hearing loss compensated audio signal, wherein the auditory output signal is to be received by a human auditory system; a wireless communication unit configured to communicate wirelessly with another device; an energy storage unit coupled to supply the wireless communication unit with power; and a current limiting unit coupled for control of replenishment of the energy storage unit with energy from a power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: GN HEARING A/S
    Inventors: Kim Rasmussen, Ebbe Skammelsen
  • Publication number: 20150245148
    Abstract: A hearing aid includes: an input transducer configured to output an audio signal based on a signal applied to the input transducer; a processor configured to compensate a hearing loss of a user of the hearing aid and output a hearing loss compensated audio signal; an output transducer configured to output an auditory output signal based on the hearing loss compensated audio signal, wherein the auditory output signal is to be received by a human auditory system; a wireless communication unit configured to communicate wirelessly with another device; an energy storage unit coupled to supply the wireless communication unit with power; and a current limiting unit coupled for control of replenishment of the energy storage unit with energy from a power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Applicant: GN RESOUND A/S
    Inventors: Kim RASMUSSEN, Ebbe SKAMMELSEN
  • Patent number: 9036845
    Abstract: A system includes: an external input device having a housing accommodating at least two telecoils having different orientations with respect to the housing, and an orientation sensor configured for sensing an orientation of the housing; and a selector configured for controlling connection of one of the at least two telecoils to an input of a hearing aid based on the sensed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: GN RESOUND A/S
    Inventors: Kim Rasmussen, Ivar Wolf Larsen
  • Publication number: 20140355799
    Abstract: A system includes: an external input device having a housing accommodating at least two telecoils having different orientations with respect to the housing, and an orientation sensor configured for sensing an orientation of the housing; and a selector configured for controlling connection of one of the at least two telecoils to an input of a hearing aid based on the sensed orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Kim RASMUSSEN, Ivar Wolf LARSEN
  • Patent number: 8253377
    Abstract: A battery charger (10) for charging a rechargeable battery (45, 46) which is located in a hearing aid (18, 20), the battery charger (10) includes a power supply for supplying a charging current to the rechargeable battery (45, 46), a hearing aid connector for reception and accommodation of the hearing aid (18, 20), the connector having a set of first electrical terminals (36, 38) connected with the power supply and positioned for connection with the rechargeable battery (45, 46) when the hearing aid (18, 20) is positioned in the connector, and an actuator (32, 34) that is adapted for providing access to the battery (45, 46) for connection with the first electrical terminals (36, 38) when the hearing aid (18, 20) is positioned in the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: GN ReSound A/S
    Inventors: Hans Meincke, Kim Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20090200984
    Abstract: A battery charger (10) for charging a rechargeable battery (45, 46) which is located in a hearing aid (18, 20), the battery charger (10) includes a power supply for supplying a charging current to the rechargeable battery (45, 46), a hearing aid connector for reception and accommodation of the hearing aid (18, 20), the connector having a set of first electrical terminals (36, 38) connected with the power supply and positioned for connection with the rechargeable battery (45, 46) when the hearing aid (18, 20) is positioned in the connector, and an actuator (32, 34) that is adapted for providing access to the battery (45, 46) for connection with the first electrical terminals (36, 38) when the hearing aid (18, 20) is positioned in the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2007
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: GN RESOUND A/S
    Inventors: Hans Meincke, Kim Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 6883102
    Abstract: The present invention provides a data processing apparatus and method for testing power management instructions. The data processing apparatus comprises a processor for executing data processing instructions including power management instructions, at least one of the power management instructions being a command power management instruction. A power management controller is also provided for receiving command data from the processor when a command power management instruction is executed by the processor, and to control power management logic to perform an associated set of power management functions dependent on the command data. The data processing apparatus includes first power management logic controllable by the power management controller, with the power management controller also having an interface to enable communication with additional power management logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: ARM Limited
    Inventors: Gerard Richard Williams, III, Kim Rasmussen, David Walter Flynn