Abstract: A binaural hearing system, and a method of providing communication of data are provided. The method comprises providing third communication of data between a first auxiliary device and a second auxiliary device, wherein the step of providing third communication of data comprises: providing third primary RF communication between the first auxiliary device and a first hearing device of a binaural hearing system; providing third secondary RF communication between the second auxiliary device and a second hearing device of the binaural hearing system; and providing third tertiary communication between the second hearing device and the first hearing device, wherein the step of providing third primary RF communication comprises utilizing a first RF transceiver of the first hearing device, and wherein the step of providing third secondary RF communication comprises utilizing a second RF transceiver of the second hearing device.

Abstract: A hearing device includes an enclosure comprising a shell and a faceplate and is configured for at least partial insertion within an ear of a user. An antenna structure of the hearing device is oriented such that a direction of an electric field (E-field) of a propagating electromagnetic signal generated by the antenna structure is directed non-tangentially with respect to the user at the location of the user's ear. The antenna structure includes an antenna disposed in or on the faceplate and a ground plane at least partially supported by the faceplate. A battery and electronic circuitry are disposed within the shell. The electronic circuitry is powered by the battery and is electrically coupled to send and/or receive signals via the antenna structure.

Abstract: Presented herein are integrated techniques to address the perception of distracting sounds by a recipient's residual hearing during testing of a hearing prosthesis. More specifically, in accordance with embodiments presented herein, a first hearing prosthesis located at a first ear of a recipient is configured to selectively operate in a testing-assistance mode in order to support or supplement the testing of testing of the first hearing prosthesis or a second hearing prosthesis located at a second car of the recipient.

Abstract: An ear-worn electronic device comprises a housing configured to be supported by, at, in or on an ear of a wearer. Electronic circuitry is disposed in the housing and comprises a processor. A power source and a receiver or a speaker are respectively disposed in or on the housing. A microphone array is disposed in or on the housing and operatively coupled to the electronic circuitry. The microphone array comprises a plurality of microphones. The processor is configured to operate a set of two or more of the microphones in a directional mode, detect degradation in performance of any microphone of the microphone set, and switch microphone operation from the directional mode to a safe mode using at least one non-degraded microphone of the microphone set in response to detecting the microphone performance degradation.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes sending, by one or more processors of one or more computing devices, first instructions to a patient electronic device causing the patient electronic device to display a first graphical user interface that facilitates a hearing test between a patient and a provider of the hearing test. The computer-implemented method further includes sending, by the one or more processors, second instructions to a provider electronic device causing the provider electronic device to display a second graphical user interface that facilitates the hearing test.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by an audio receiver device, a first audio stream from a first audio streaming device, wherein the first audio stream comprises a plurality of frames each comprising at least one audio packet slot for at least one audio packet; and scanning, by the audio receiver device, while receiving the first audio stream from the first audio streaming device, during at least one scan window for packets transmitted from a second audio streaming device in a second audio stream. The scanning takes place in manner so as to enable reception of at least one audio packet per frame of the first audio stream by preventing collision of the at least one scan window with at least one audio packet slot per frame of the first audio stream.

Abstract: A method expedites processing and playing of binaural sound during an electronic communication between a first user and a second user. An electronic device of the first user convolves sound into binaural sound for the second user before the binaural sound transmits to the electronic device of the second user. In this way, the binaural sound is already convolved and ready to play upon receipt at the electronic device of the second user.

Abstract: An audio signal is enhanced using interaural coherence to control noise reduction and binaural cue preservation. Sounds from a local area are detected via an acoustic array. An interaural coherence is determined using the detected sounds. Sound filters for an audio signal are generated based on the interaural coherence. The sound filters implement a tradeoff between increasing signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) between a target source and an interfering source and preserving of binaural information of the interfering source. The tradeoff is controlled based on the interaural coherence. The sound filters are applied to the audio signal to generate audio content. The audio content is presented via a speaker array.

Abstract: An electronic device or method for adjusting a gain on a voice operated control system can include one or more processors and a memory having computer instructions. The instructions, when executed by the one or more processors causes the one or more processors to perform the operations of receiving a first microphone signal, receiving a second microphone signal, updating a slow time weighted ratio of the filtered first and second signals, and updating a fast time weighted ratio of the filtered first and second signals. The one or more processors can further perform the operations of calculating an absolute difference between the fast time weighted ratio and the slow time weighted ratio, comparing the absolute difference with a threshold, and increasing the gain when the absolute difference is greater than the threshold. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A hearing device, in particular hearing aid, contains a transmitter circuit for wireless signal transmission. The transmitter circuit contains an electrical resonant circuit having at least one controllable semiconductor switch, at least one capacitor and a transmitter coil. The at least one semiconductor switch is driven by a pulse phase modulator.

Abstract: The present application provides method and apparatus for a binaural hearing assistance system using a monaural audio signal input. The system, in various examples, provides adjustable delay/phase adjustment and sound level adjustment. Different embodiments are provided for receiving the monaural signal and distributing it to a plurality of hearing assistance devices. Different relaying modes are provided. Special functions are supported, such as telecoil functions. The system also has examples that account for a head-related transfer function in providing advanced sound processing for the wearer. Other examples are provided that are described in the detailed description.

Abstract: A method performed by a first hearing device comprising microphone(s) configured to generate a first input signal, a communication unit configured to receive a second input signal from a second hearing device, an output unit, and a processor, the method comprising: generating a first intermediate signal including or based on a first weighted combination of the first input signal and the second input signal, wherein the first weighted combination is based on a first gain value and/or a second gain value; and generating an output signal for the output unit based on the first intermediate signal; wherein one or both of the first gain value and the second gain value are determined in accordance with an objective of making a power of the first input signal and a power of the second input signal differ by a preset power level difference greater than 2 dB in the weighted combination.

Abstract: A hearing device includes an enclosure comprising a shell and a faceplate and is configured for at least partial insertion within an ear of a user. An antenna structure of the hearing device is oriented such that a direction of an electric field (E-field) of a propagating electromagnetic signal generated by the antenna structure is directed non-tangentially with respect to the user at the location of the user's ear. The antenna structure includes an antenna disposed in or on the faceplate and a ground plane at least partially supported by the faceplate. A battery and electronic circuitry are disposed within the shell. The electronic circuitry is powered by the battery and is electrically coupled to send and/or receive signals via the antenna structure.

Abstract: A binaural hearing system for assisting a hearing of a user includes two hearing instruments each to be worn in or on an ear of the user. An audio signal is modified in each of the two hearing instruments by way of a programmable signal processor of the respective hearing instrument by executing a plurality of software modules of firmware of the hearing system and is output by an output transducer of the respective hearing instrument. The executed software modules of the firmware are distributed asymmetrically on the two hearing instruments, so that at least one of the software modules of the firmware is selectively executed in one of the two hearing instruments.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for providing a binaural recording to a listener with a head applied in a hearing system, whereas the binaural recording is listened to using a hearing device and whereas the binaural recording consists of a left binaural ear signal intended for a left ear of the listener, and a right binaural ear signal intended for a right ear of the listener, comprises determining a head orientation, determining a source direction of the binaural recording with respect to the head orientation, detecting a change of the head orientation to a new head orientation, adapting the binaural recording considering the source direction of the binaural recording and the new head orientation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hearing device and in particular to hearing device and related method for configuration or operation of a hearing device. Disclosed is a hearing device comprising a processing unit configured to compensate for hearing loss of a user of the hearing device, a memory, and an interface. The processing unit/hearing device may be configured to receive a mode request via the interface; authenticate the mode request; and place the hearing device into the requested mode if authentication of the mode request succeeds.

Abstract: A method for rejecting inherent noise of a microphone arrangement that includes a first microphone and a second microphone. The first microphone generates a first microphone signal from an ambient sound signal and the second microphone generates a second microphone signal from the ambient sound signal. A measure of correlation between the first microphone signal and the second microphone signal is ascertained, and inherent noise of the first microphone and/or of the second microphone in the first or second microphone signal is rejected on the basis of the measure of correlation.

Abstract: A multifunctional earphone system for sports activities is described which comprises the following: a first apparatus configured to be carried in one of a user's ears, the first apparatus comprising a first data communication unit and a first loudspeaker, and a second apparatus configured to be carried in the user's other ear, the second apparatus comprising a second data communication unit and a second loudspeaker, wherein at least one of the first apparatus and the second apparatus comprises a sensor unit and a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit is configured to generate performance data based on measurement data acquired by the sensor unit, wherein the first apparatus further comprises a signal processing unit configured to generate a binaural audio signal based on the performance data, the binaural audio signal comprising a first signal part to be output by the first loudspeaker and a second signal part to be output by the second loudspeaker, and wherein the first data communication un

Abstract: There is provided a method of controlling access of a client to a service of a hearing instrument, the method comprising the steps of: requesting access of the client to the service of the hearing instrument by providing a client authenticator to the hearing instrument; authenticating the client based on a validation of the provided client authenticator by the hearing instrument; upon successful authentication, comparing a security level associated with the service requested by the client with a highest security level assigned to the client by the hearing instrument, wherein the security level is selected from a plurality of hierarchically structured security levels, and granting access of the client to the service of the hearing instrument, if the requested security level is below or equal to the highest security level assigned to the client.

Abstract: One example may include a method that includes initiating an audio recording to capture audio data, comparing the audio data received from a microphone of a mobile device to an audio data range, determining whether the audio data is above an optimal level based on a result of the comparison, and queuing the audio data in an audio data queue when the audio data is above the optimal level.

Abstract: An audio rendering system includes a processor that combines audio input signals with personalized spatial audio transfer functions preferably including room responses. The personalized spatial audio transfer functions are selected from a database having a plurality of candidate transfer function datasets derived from in-ear microphone measurements for a plurality of individuals. Alternatively, the personalized transfer function datasets are derived from actual in-ear measurements of the listener. Foreground and background positions are designated and matched with transfer function pairs from the selected dataset for the foreground and background direction and distance. Two channels of input audio such as voice and music are processed. When a voice communication such as a phone call is accepted the music being rendered is moved from a foreground to a background channel corresponding to a background spatial audio position using the personalized transfer functions.

Abstract: A method expedites processing and playing of binaural sound during an electronic communication between a first user and a second user. An electronic device of the first user convolves sound into binaural sound for the second user before the binaural sound transmits to the electronic device of the second user. In this way, the binaural sound is already convolved and ready to play upon receipt at the electronic device of the second user.

Abstract: System for automatic right-left ear detection for headphone comprising: first earcup and second earcup that are identical. Each of first and second earcups includes: first microphone located on perimeter of each earcup, when first earcup is worn on user's right ear first microphone of first earcup is at location farthest from user's mouth when headphone is worn in normal wear position; second microphone located on perimeter of each earcup, when first earcup is worn on user's right ear, second microphone of first earcup is at location closer than first microphone of first earcup to user's mouth; third microphone located inside each earcup facing user's ear cavity, fourth microphone located at perimeter and bottom center portion of each earcup and facing exterior of each earcup, and fifth microphone located on perimeter of each earcup above and to left of second microphone when looking at outside housing of each earcup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for personalizing the audio signal of an audio or video stream, comprising: sending the audio or video stream from a server to a client over a communications network, processing the audio signal by means of a processing unit to match an optimal hearing profile of a user listening to the audio at the client, characterized in that the processing unit is arranged at the server or in the communications network, between the server and the client.

Abstract: A technique improves training and speech quality of a text-to-speech (TTS) system having an artificial intelligence, such as a neural network. The TTS system is organized as a front-end subsystem and a back-end subsystem. The front-end subsystem is configured to provide analysis and conversion of text into input vectors, each having at least a base frequency, f0, a phenome duration, and a phoneme sequence that is processed by a signal generation unit of the back-end subsystem. The signal generation unit includes the neural network interacting with a pre-existing knowledgebase of phenomes to generate audible speech from the input vectors. The technique applies an error signal from the neural network to correct imperfections of the pre-existing knowledgebase of phenomes to generate audible speech signals. A back-end training system is configured to train the signal generation unit by applying psychoacoustic principles to improve quality of the generated audible speech signals.

Abstract: A technique proves training and speech quality of a text-to-speech (TTS) system having an artificial intelligence, such as a neural network. The TTS system is organized as a front-end subsystem and a back-end subsystem. The front-end subsystem is configured to provide analysis and conversion of text into input vectors, each having at least a base frequency, f0, a phenome duration, and a phoneme sequence that is processed by a signal generation unit of the back-end subsystem. The signal generation unit includes the neural network interacting with a pre-existing knowledgebase of phenomes to generate audible speech from the input vectors. The technique applies an error signal from the neural network to correct imperfections of the pre-existing knowledgebase of phenomes to generate audible speech signals. A back-end training system is configured to train the signal generation unit by applying psychoacoustic principles to improve quality of the generated audible speech signals.

Abstract: The phase responses of a first and a second microphone are adjusted with first and second filters that filter their microphone signals. The first filter corresponds to a first contribution to a phase shift between the microphones and includes a first adaptation parameter. The second filter corresponds to a second contribution to the phase shift and has a second adaptation parameter. A global filter, which is formed with the first and second filters, represents the first and second contributions to the phase shift and includes the first and second adaptation parameters. The global filter determines a first value for the first adaptation parameter and a second value for the second adaptation parameter via a multidimensional optimization. The phase responses are adjusted by applying the first filter and the second filter to at least one of the microphone signals with the adaptation parameters set to the first and second values, respectively.

Abstract: Various aspects include wearable out-loud audio devices in various form factors. Additional implementations include methods of forming wearable out-loud audio devices. Further implementations include storage media with code representative of a suspension system for a wearable out-loud audio device. Particular aspects include a wearable out-loud audio device having: a frame; a transducer mounted to the frame; a microphone mounted to the frame and separated from the transducer by a distance; and a suspension system for the transducer to vibrationally isolate the transducer from the microphone.

Abstract: Provided are an audio signal processing method and device. The method can include acquiring audio signals from at least two sound sources through at least two microphones to obtain multiple frames of original noise signals of the at least two microphones in a time domain, and, for each frame in the time domain, acquiring respective frequency-domain estimated signals of the at least two sound sources according to the respective original noise signals. The method can further include, for each sound source, dividing the frequency-domain estimated signal into frequency-domain estimated components which each corresponds to a frequency-domain sub-band and includes multiple frequency point data in a frequency domain, determining a weighting coefficient of each frequency point in the frequency-domain sub-band, and updating a separation matrix of each frequency point according to the weighting coefficient and obtaining the audio signals based on the updated separation matrices and the original noise signals.

Abstract: There is provided an audio transmission method, comprising: wirelessly connecting an audio receiver device to a first audio streaming device; transmitting a first audio stream from the first audio streaming device using a first protocol to the audio receiver device, wherein at least one audio data packet is transmitted in each frame in at least one audio packet slot; and scanning, by the audio receiver device, while receiving the first audio stream from the first audio streaming device, during at least one scan window (S) for frequency hopping synchronization (FHS) packets (F) transmitted from a second audio streaming device in a second audio stream using a second protocol. The scanning activity enables reception of at least one audio packet per frame of the first audio stream by preventing collision of the at least one scan window with at least one audio packet slot (A) per frame (R).

Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a Bluetooth earphone connecting method, a storage medium and an electronic device. The method includes obtaining two signal strengths between the electronic device and two Bluetooth earphones when the electronic device simultaneously connecting with the two Bluetooth earphones via Bluetooth; determining one of the two Bluetooth earphones as a first earphone and the other Bluetooth earphone as a second earphone when one of the two signal strengths is less than or equal to a preset strength, the second earphone corresponding to the signal strength which is less than or equal to the preset strength, and the first earphone corresponding to the other signal strength which is greater than the preset strength; and keeping the connection between the electronic device and the first earphone, and controlling the first earphone and the second earphone connecting with each other via Bluetooth.

Abstract: Various implementations include control mechanisms for conversation assistance audio devices. In some cases, an interface with a representation of the conversation assistance audio device in space is used to control audio functions in the device. In other cases, directionality of the device is controlled based upon the user's visual focus direction. In additional cases, the operating mode of the device is adjustable based upon the signature of a nearby acoustic signal.

Abstract: A prosthetic system, comprising a first sub-system configured to evoke a hearing percept based on a first principle of operation, and a second sub-system configured to evoke a hearing percept based on at least one of the first principle of operation or a second principle of operation different from the first principle of operation, wherein the first and second sub-systems are configured to independently process respective inputs indicative of an ambient sound to harmonize an estimated recipient perception of magnitude of a property of the respective evoked hearing percepts.

Abstract: A wearable audio apparatus used to support multiple audio components, namely, microphones. The audio apparatus can have a single housing that contains the multiple audio components, or can have multiple housings that contain individual audio components. The housing can be easily worn by a user, such as by coupling to a headset, ear mount/hook, user's clothing, or user's body. The microphones can be acoustically matched for rapid swapping without requiring a separate audio setup. The audio components can be mounted astride, offset or near one another in the audio apparatus. The audio components can also be separately wired so that each audio component can be independently activated.

Abstract: An audio processing method and an audio processing system are provided. In the audio processing method, an audio signal is first provided. Then, plural predetermined categories are provided. Then, a classification step is performed on the audio signal according to the predetermined categories. Thereafter, a transform step is performed on the audio signal to convert the audio signal into a frequency domain. Then, a panning step and a summing step are performed on amplitude signals of the audio signal to obtain a total amplitude signal. Thereafter, a separation step and a summing step are performed on phase signals of the audio signal to obtain a total phase signal. Then, an inverse transform step is performed on the total amplitude signal and the total phase signal to obtain an optimized audio signal in a time domain.

Abstract: A head-mounted wearable device (HMWD) with a form factor of eyeglasses incorporates a compact audio module with transducers that may be operated as an acoustic dipole or acoustic quadrupole. The audio module provides ducts that convey sound with a particular phase from a transducer to particular output ports. The phase of sound emitted from a first output port is opposite to the phase of sound emitted from a second output port. The audio module may include a pair of transducers, enabling operation as an acoustic dipole or quadrupole. The ducts are integrated into elements of the structure of the audio module, minimizing the overall size of the audio module.

Abstract: Audio processing systems and methods are configured to receive audio program content and to reproduce the audio program content in accord with at least one audio parameter. The audio parameter is stored with a relation to an identifier associated with the audio program content. The audio parameter may be later retrieved for reproduction of associated audio program content.

Abstract: The invention proposes a method for improving the spatial hearing perception of a binaural hearing aid, said binaural hearing aid comprising a first local unit and a second local unit, wherein in the first local unit, a first input signal is generated from an environment sound by a first input transducer, and a first reference signal is derived from the first input signal, wherein in the second local unit, a second input signal is generated from the environment sound by a second input transducer, and a second reference signal is derived from the second input signal, wherein from the first reference signal and the second reference signal, a first binaural beamformer signal is derived, wherein from the first reference signal and the first binaural beamformer signal, a first coherence parameter is derived, wherein from the first coherence parameter, a first mixing parameter is derived, and wherein the first reference signal and the first binaural beamformer signal are mixed by means of the first mixing parameter

Abstract: An exemplary sound extraction system generates an averaged set of audio signals by averaging values derived from different audio signals. For example, the sound extraction system generates an averaged set of audio signals by averaging values derived from a first set of audio signals captured at a particular location with respect to a capture zone, and values derived from a second set of audio signals captured at different locations with respect to the capture zone. Based on the averaged set of audio signals, the sound extraction system generates a location-diffused signal representative of sound in the capture zone. Corresponding systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for multi-source sound localization. The method includes extracting, by a hardware processor, spectral features from respective pluralities of microphones comprised in each of two or more microphone arrays. The method further includes forming, by the hardware processor, respective sets of pairs of the spectral features from the respective pluralities of microphones within each of the two or more microphone arrays by rearranging and duplicating the spectral features from the respective pluralities of microphones included in each of the two or more microphone arrays. The method also includes inputting, by the hardware processor, the respective sets of pairs of the spectral features into a neural network to encode the spectral features into deep features and decode the deep features to output from the neural network at least one location representation of one or more sound sources.

Abstract: A binaural hearing aid system includes first and second hearing aids. A first signal processor of the first hearing aid is configured to generate a first monaural beamforming signal based on microphone signal(s) supplied by a first microphone arrangement of the first hearing aid, the first monaural beamforming signal exhibiting a first polar pattern with maximum sensitivity in a target direction. The first signal processor is also configured to: generate a bilateral beamforming signal based on the first monaural beamforming signal and a second monaural beamforming signal from the second hearing aid; generate a third monaural beamforming signal based on the microphone signal(s) and exhibiting a third polar pattern with maximum sensitivity at the ipsilateral side of the first hearing aid; delay the third monaural beamforming signal; and combine the first bilateral beamforming signal and the time-delayed third monaural beamforming signal to form a first hybrid beamforming signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining in real-time an estimate of a Sound Pressure Level or Sound Exposure corresponding to sound produced in an acoustic environment by multiple loudspeakers of a sound system in response to an input signal to the sound system. The method comprises determining in real-time the estimate of the Sound Pressure Level or Sound Exposure on the basis of the input signal. The sound system is a level-calibrated sound system. Also disclosed is a real-time sound level estimator. Also disclosed are a method and a real-time sound level estimator where the estimation is based on an approximation of system properties based on microphone measurements, or established for multiple listening positions, respectively. Also disclosed are methods of calibrating and monitoring a sound system and calibration and monitoring devices therefore.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to combine multiple stimulation modalities to significantly increase the effectiveness of non-invasive stimulation. Multiple sensor and stimulation devices and modalities can be combined into a single, compact unit that minimizes the need for additional sensors or stimulation devices. The system features several subunits, referred to as sensory and stimulation devices (SSD), that are integrated into a headphone setup. The system is controlled by a centralized controller that communicates with all of the SSDs and with an external computer system that delivers learning material synchronized with the delivery of stimulations and the collection of user responses based on physiological signals.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of performing bilateral processing of respective microphone signals of a left ear hearing aid and a right ear hearing aid of a binaural hearing aid system and to corresponding binaural hearing aid systems.

Abstract: A hearing device of a binaural hearing system is disclosed, the binaural hearing system comprising the hearing device and a contralateral hearing device. The hearing device comprises: a transceiver module for communication with the contralateral hearing device of the binaural system, the transceiver module configured for provision of a contralateral signal received from the contralateral hearing device; and a set of microphones comprising a first microphone and a second microphone for provision of a first microphone input signal and a second microphone input signal, respectively. The hearing device comprises: a beamforming module connected to the first microphone and the second microphone for processing the first microphone input signal, the second microphone input signal and the contralateral signal, the beamforming module configured to provide a first beamformed input signal. The hearing device comprises a beamforming controller connected to the beamforming module and the transceiver module.

Abstract: A method of providing a hearing instrument includes: providing at a manufacturer the hearing instrument with a firmware which comprises a plurality of selectable functional properties; distributing the hearing instrument from the manufacturer to a middleman, wherein the hearing instrument is configured to be programmed by a programming station at the middleman, wherein the programming station is configured for selecting at least one of the plurality of selectable functional properties according to an input from the middleman, wherein the programming station is also configured to program the firmware of the hearing instrument according to the selecting to provide a programmed hearing instrument; billing an end user for the programmed hearing instrument, wherein the billing reflects the selecting; and receiving, at the manufacturer, data regarding the selecting from the middleman.

Abstract: An adaptable/adjustable hearing device charging port (10) for a hearing device charger (7) that can adapt/adjust in size to accommodate and hold hearing devices (2) of different sizes and/or shapes. The adjustable hearing device charging port (10) adapts elastically so that hearing devices (2) of different sizes can be inserted into the hearing device charging port (10) and can be hold in a charging position in the hearing device charger (7), in which charging position hearing device charging contacts (6) of the hearing device (2) are electrically contacted with charger contacts (8) in the hearing device charger (7).

Abstract: In one aspect, a playback device is provided that is configured to identify a trigger event indicating a request to associate the playback device with another playback device. Based on identifying the trigger event, the playback device is configured to create a first sound code based on a first sound specimen detected by the playback device. After identifying the trigger event, the playback device is configured to receive from the other playback device a sound object and based on receiving the sound object, identify a second sound code. The playback device is also configured to, based on the first sound code and the second sound code, determine that it and the other playback device have a spatial relationship. Based on that determination, the playback device is configured to cause it and the other playback device to be associated in accordance with the indicated request.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods for neural network-driven frequency translation for hearing assistance devices. Various embodiments include a method of signal processing an input signal in a hearing assistance device, the hearing assistance device including a receiver and a microphone. The method includes performing neural network processing to train a processor to identify acoustic features in a plurality of audio signals and predict target outputs for the plurality of audio signals, and using the trained processor to control frequency translation of the input signal.

Abstract: A hearing device for a binaural hearing system comprising the hearing device and a contralateral hearing device is disclosed. The hearing device comprises a transceiver module; microphones for provision of first and second microphone input signal; a first beamforming module for provision of a first beamform signal based on the first microphone input signal and the second microphone input signal; a filter bank for filtering the first beamform signal into a plurality of first sub-band beamform signals including a first bandpass beamform signal, and for filtering a contralateral beamform signal into a contralateral bandpass beamform signal; a second beamforming module comprising an adaptive bandpass beamformer for provision of a second bandpass beamform signal; an adder for provision of a beamformed input signal; a processor for providing an electrical output signal based on the beamformed input signal; and a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal.