Patents by Inventor Matthias Latzel

Matthias Latzel 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: 20100202636
    Abstract: Adaptation of hearing devices is rendered more convenient and more accurate with a method for adapting a hearing device to a hearing device support. The hearing device is selected on the basis of initial data of several hearing devices with respect to the data relating to hearing loss of the hearing device support. The selected hearing device is preset using a target reinforcement curve and, optionally, a setting of the preset hearing device is finely adjusted. At least one of the mentioned steps of selecting and presetting as well as, optionally, the step of fine adjustment is carried out by means of a single perceptive model which individualizes the hearing loss data projected by the hearing loss of the hearing device support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Matthias Fröhlich, Matthias Latzel, Henning Puder, Andre Steinbuss
  • Publication number: 20100177915
    Abstract: A method for signal processing for a hearing aid aims to better match signal processing for a hearing aid and in particular a hearing device to a situation and includes processing an input signal in accordance with a first processing algorithm to form a first intermediate signal and processing the input signal in accordance with a second processing algorithm to form a second intermediate signal in parallel with the processing of the input signal in accordance with the first processing algorithm. The input signal is classified by a classifier. Finally, an output signal with a constant mixture ratio is formed both from the first and from the second intermediate signals, taking into account the result of the classification. This allows the advantages of a plurality of algorithms to be used at the same time. A corresponding hearing aid is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Matthias Latzel, Andreas Tiefenau
  • Publication number: 20100160714
    Abstract: A hearing aid has a hearing aid component, a brain wave signal receiver configured to receive brain wave signals, and a hearing aid controller configured to control the hearing aid component dependent on the detected brain wave signals. Therefore the hearing aid can be controlled by the detected brain wave signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: Tze Peng Chua, Kunibert Husung, Dirk Junius, Harald Klemenz, Matthias Latzel, Eng Cheong Lim, Nisha Shakila Ma, Yen Ling Elaine Tham
  • Publication number: 20100098276
    Abstract: A hearing device including a signal processing device for processing an input signal and generating an output signal and a modeling device in which a perceptive model is implemented, in order to generate a psycho-acoustic value for controlling the signal processing device, is provided. Data mapping of the hearing loss, in particular audiogram data, are input into the modeling device and the perceptive model determines the psycho-acoustic value for controlling the signal processing device based on the data from the data mapping and the output signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Matthias Fröhlich, Matthias Latzel, Henning Puder, Andre Steinbuss
  • Publication number: 20090264793
    Abstract: A method for adjusting a signal processing facility of a hearing apparatus is provided. An acoustic signal is presented and processing using a signal-processing facility, which has a first-time value to form a first-processed-acoustic signal. The first-processed-acoustic signal is assigned to a first loudness via the user. A renewed presentation of the acoustic signal is processed by the signal-processing facility, which has a second-time value to form a second-processed-acoustic signal as well as an assignment of the second-processed-acoustic signal to form a second loudness by the user. In one aspect the second-time value is less than the first-time value and the steps are repeated until the second loudness equates to the first loudness, with the first-time value being shortened with each repetition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Matthias Latzel
  • Publication number: 20090180650
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for the configuration of at least one adjustment option on a hearing device, with the hearing device wearer having the task of setting the hearing device by ear with the aid of the adjustment option to be configured such that a predetermined characteristic on the hearing device is adjusted, with the adjustment option being enabled if the characteristics set by the hearing device wearer equate to the predetermined characteristics or has deviations herefrom, which lie within a predetermined tolerance range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Matthias Latzel
  • Publication number: 20090154745
    Abstract: The spontaneous acceptance by a hearing device wearer in respect of a new hearing device is to be improved. To this end, a method for adjusting the amplification of a hearing device to an individual hearing device wearer is proposed, with which a target amplification for the hearing device wearer is determined on the basis of his/her hearing loss. Data relating to the gender of the hearing device wearer is provided in order to improve the adjustment. The target amplification is then also determined on the basis of the gender of the hearing device wearer. With the gender-specific target amplification, it is possible for instance to take account of the fact that women exhibit a more sensitive perception for average voice levels than men, thereby allowing the target amplification to correspondingly drop much lower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Matthias Latzel
  • Publication number: 20090060239
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hearing device, comprising an electroacoustic output converter, characterized in that the hearing device has a tone generator for generating a continuous tone with a constant frequency. By generating the continuous tone, high range frequencies can be transformed into audible ranges by way of non-linear transformation processes in the inner ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Matthias Latzel
  • Publication number: 20090034767
    Abstract: The provision of an individually adapted hearing aid for a patient is intended to be effected more quickly. A method is therefore provided by which, firstly, hearing loss data, in particular an audiogram, are generated by a person skilled in the art for example an ENT specialist, and the hearing loss data are transmitted to a manufacturer. Using a perceptive model based on the hearing loss data, the manufacturer selects a hearing aid and matches the hearing aid to the patient by means of the perceptive model. Finally, the manufacturer delivers the adapted hearing aid directly or indirectly to the patient. Due to the simplified workflow during the adaptation, the waiting times for the provision of the hearing aid are reduced for the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Frank Beck, Matthias Frohlich, Matthias Latzel, Henning Puder, Andre Steinbuss
  • Publication number: 20090028362
    Abstract: The setting and/or adjustment of a hearing device for a user is provided. The hearing device includes a signal processing facility for processing an input sound to form an output sound, with a perceptive model being implemented in the signal processing facility or in a processing facility connected in a data link therewith, with which perceptive model a psychoacoustic variable can be provided in respect of the output sound. A visualization facility, for instance integrated in a remote control comprising the processing facility, is preferably wirelessly connected to the signal processing facility. A value of the psychoacoustic variable can thus be visualized accordingly. In this way an assisting person obtains an item of information relating to the perception of the sound supplied by the hearing device by the user, as a result of which the setting is facilitated for the assisting person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Matthias Frohlich, Matthias Latzel, Henning Puder, Andre Steinbuss
  • Publication number: 20090028363
    Abstract: A hearing system is provided that includes a left device that supplies an electrical sound signal for supplying the left ear of the user, and a right device that supplies an electrical sound signal for supplying the right ear of the user. A perceptive model for binaural hearing is implemented at least in one of the two devices or a further device belonging to the hearing system, with which a left setting value for the left device and/or a right setting value for the right device can be determined on the basis of the two sound signals. The left device can then be set with the left setting value and/or the right device with the right setting value. The entire process of the binaural hearing and not only the monaural hearing is thus taken into consideration for the setting of the hearing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Inventors: Matthias Frohlich, Matthias Latzel, Henning Puder, Andre Steinbuss
  • Publication number: 20080240476
    Abstract: In-situ measurement comprises two consecutive measurements (open ear gain and in-situ gain), from which a result is formed by forming a difference. For the two measurements, it is important that the in-situ tube is positioned in the same place in the auditory canal. Otherwise there are different level and phase ratios, such that the result obtained from the formation of a difference is not meaningful. Thus, the in-situ tube is permanently connected to the ear plug, as a result of which the positioning of the in-situ tube remains the same for both measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Matthias Latzel