公开(公告)号：US08781141B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US12548051

申请日：2009-08-26

Applicant: Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H01R4/58

CPC classification number: H04R25/55 ,  H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/556 ,  H04R25/60 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/025

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to an improved connection assembly for hearing assistance devices. The improved connection assembly provides a connection system that is reliable, straightforward to manufacture, and easy to use. The present connection assembly provides a rapid replacement option for the cable and/or the receiver or other electronics connected to the cable. The present subject matter provides for a connection assembly that can be extended to provide connections for a variety of applications which are not limited to a speaker (receiver) in the ear. Sensors and new configurations of component placement are supported using the present assembly, including, but not limited to telecoils, and GMR or TMR sensors. Various electromagnetic interference issues are addressed. In some examples a shielded set of wires are included. In some examples a twisted pair of wires is included. Various combinations of wires for different applications are supported with the present connector system.

Abstract translation: 本主题涉及用于听力辅助装置的改进的连接组件。 改进的连接组件提供可靠，直接的制造和易于使用的连接系统。 本连接组件为连接到电缆的电缆和/或接收器或其他电子设备提供快速更换选项。 本主题提供了一种连接组件，其可以被扩展以为不限于耳朵中的扬声器（接收器）的各种应用提供连接。 使用本组件支持传感器和组件放置的新配置，包括但不限于电磁线圈，GMR或TMR传感器。 各种电磁干扰问题得到解决。 在一些示例中，包括一组屏蔽线。 在一些示例中，包括双绞线。 本连接器系统支持用于不同应用的各种电线组合。

公开(公告)号：US07272476B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-18

申请号：US11266234

申请日：2005-11-04

Applicant: David L Ortiz ,  Mark A. Davis ,  Charles M. Sulik ,  Arun Raj Pandey ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： David L Ortiz ,  Mark A. Davis ,  Charles M. Sulik ,  Arun Raj Pandey ,  James R. Newton

IPC: G01M17/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/0234 ,  G05B23/0283 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/085

Abstract: A computer-implemented universal automotive maintenance component controller apparatus that may be used as common core enabling a user to interface with, control, and analyze data from, various modular automotive maintenance or diagnostic equipment and/or components regardless of the type or manufacturer of the component. The universal controller of the invention may include a processor and a control application, the control application including one or more software modules that enable the processor to control one or more connected automotive maintenance components. The universal controller may also include one or more component interfaces operatively connected to the processor, wherein each of the one or more component interfaces is configured for one of the plurality of automotive maintenance components. Each of the one or more component interfaces may also include one or more component modules specific to one of the plurality of automotive maintenance components and a port for operatively connecting one of the plurality of automotive maintenance components to the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机实现的通用汽车维护部件控制器装置，其可以用作公共核心，使得用户能够与各种模块化汽车维护或诊断设备和/或组件的数据接口，控制和分析，而不管其是否类型或制造商 零件。 本发明的通用控制器可以包括处理器和控制应用，所述控制应用包括使得处理器能够控制一个或多个连接的汽车维护组件的一个或多个软件模块。 通用控制器还可以包括可操作地连接到处理器的一个或多个组件接口，其中所述一个或多个组件接口中的每一个被配置用于所述多个汽车维护组件之一。 所述一个或多个部件接口中的每一个还可以包括专用于所述多个汽车维护部件中的一个的一个或多个部件模块和用于将所述多个汽车维护部件中的一个可操作地连接到所述装置的端口。

公开(公告)号：USD463232S1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US29151885

申请日：2001-12-14

Applicant: James R. Newton, Sr.

Designer： James R. Newton, Sr.

公开(公告)号：US08798299B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US12644188

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/49

Abstract: A communication device comprising a coated surface having a fine grained coating, the coating including a high nickel content to provide magnetic shielding. The present coating process can be applied to a variety of components and surfaces to provide magnetic shielding in a communications device. Such devices, include, but are not limited to cell phones, hearing aids, and other hearing assistance devices.

Abstract translation: 一种通信设备，其包括具有细颗粒涂层的涂覆表面，所述涂层包括高镍含量以提供磁屏蔽。 本涂覆方法可以应用于各种部件和表面以在通信设备中提供磁屏蔽。 这样的设备包括但不限于蜂窝电话，助听器和其它听力辅助设备。

公开(公告)号：US08649541B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13179784

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: James R. Newton ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： James R. Newton ,  Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/558 ,  H04R2225/31 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a magnetostrictive electroactive (ME) sensor that generates an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field or a mechanical pressure. In various embodiments, the ME sensor is used for cordless charging of a rechargeable battery in the hearing aid by generating an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field generated for power transfer, magnetic sound signal reception, and/or detection of user commands by sensing a magnetic field or a pressure applied to the hearing aid.

Abstract translation: 助听器包括响应于磁场或机械压力产生电信号的磁致伸缩电活动（ME）传感器。 在各种实施例中，ME传感器用于通过响应于通过感测产生的用于功率传递，磁声信号接收和/或用户命令检测的磁场产生电信号而在助听器中对可再充电电池进行无线充电 施加到助听器的磁场或压力。

公开(公告)号：US20130259278A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13707409

申请日：2012-12-06

Applicant: Howard Kill ,  James R. Newton ,  Zheng Yan ,  Harikrishna P. Natarajan

Inventor： Howard Kill ,  James R. Newton ,  Zheng Yan ,  Harikrishna P. Natarajan

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/602 ,  H01M10/4221 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H03G3/20 ,  H04R25/305 ,  H04R2225/33

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for detecting battery chemistry or battery type and reconfiguring a hearing assistance device based on the detected battery. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method of operating a hearing assistance device having a battery. A voltage of the battery is detected at a predetermined load current and a battery chemistry or battery type is determined based on the detected voltage. An operating parameter of the hearing assistance device is adjusted based on the determined battery chemistry or battery type, in various embodiments. Examples of adjustments made based on the determined battery chemistry or battery type include gain, feedback cancellation (FBC) filter, self-diagnostic thresholds of the hearing assistance device, indicator loudness, low battery set point, or an end-of-discharge battery set point.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于检测电池化学或电池类型的方法和装置，并且基于检测到的电池重新配置助听装置。 本主题的一个方面涉及一种操作具有电池的助听器的方法。 在预定的负载电流下检测电池的电压，并且基于检测到的电压确定电池化学或电池类型。 在各种实施例中，基于确定的电池化学或电池类型来调整助听装置的操作参数。 基于确定的电池化学或电池类型进行的调整的示例包括增益，反馈消除（FBC）滤波器，助听器的自诊断阈值，指示器响度，低电池设定点或放电终止电池组 点。

公开(公告)号：US20100135513A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12325838

申请日：2008-12-01

Applicant: Onno Geschiere ,  Howard Drew Nicol ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Onno Geschiere ,  Howard Drew Nicol ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/04 ,  H04R25/604 ,  H04R2225/49

Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for reducing or eliminating the interference produced by a receiver in a listening device, such as a hearing aid. The method and apparatus of the invention involves placing an electrically conductive shield around the receiver. Such a shield helps suppress the electromagnetic signals emitted by the receiver, thereby reducing or eliminating the interference from the receiver. The shield is a passive shield and may be one or more wires that are wound around the receiver and shorted together, or it may be an electrically conductive mesh, jacket, sleeve, or the like, that is placed around the receiver. The shield is then connected either to one of the input terminals of the receiver, or to a system ground of the receiver.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于减少或消除听觉装置（例如助听器）中的接收器产生的干扰的方法和装置。 本发明的方法和装置包括在接收器周围放置导电屏蔽。 这样的屏蔽件有助于抑制由接收器发射的电磁信号，从而减少或消除来自接收器的干扰。 屏蔽是无源屏蔽，并且可以是缠绕在接收器上并短接在一起的一根或多根导线，或者它可以是放置在接收器周围的导电网，护套，套筒等。 然后将屏蔽连接到接收器的一个输入端子或接收器的系统接地。

公开(公告)号：USD458523S1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US29140379

申请日：2001-04-18

Applicant: James R. Newton, Sr.

Designer： James R. Newton, Sr.

公开(公告)号：US5659621A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-19

申请号：US429800

申请日：1995-04-27

Applicant: James R. Newton

Inventor： James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/558 ,  H01H2300/004 ,  H04R2225/023 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling an adjustable operational parameter of a hearing aid by the use of an external magnetic actuator held in proximity with the hearing aid. The hearing aid has a microphone for generating signals, hearing aid circuitry for processing the signals, an output transducer for transforming the processed signals to a user compatible form, and a single magnetic switch, such as a reed switch, connected to the hearing aid circuitry. The magnetic switch controls the hearing aid circuitry to adjust an adjustable operational parameter, such as volume. In one embodiment the adjustable operational parameter continues to adjust or cycle between a minimum and a maximum as long as the magnetic actuator is maintained in proximity with the magnetic switch. When the magnetic actuator is removed the adjustment ceases. The invention allows precise adjustment and control of an adjustable parameter with minimal effort and movement by the user. The hearing aid circuitry may include a memory to allow a desired setting of the adjustable operational parameter to be saved when the hearing aid is turned off.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过使用保持在助听器附近的外部磁致动器来控制助听器的可调操作参数的装置。 助听器具有用于产生信号的麦克风，用于处理信号的助听器电路，用于将经处理的信号转换成用户兼容形式的输出换能器以及连接到助听器电路的单个磁性开关，例如舌簧开关 。 磁开关控制助听器电路来调节可调整的操作参数，例如音量。 在一个实施例中，只要磁致动器保持在磁开关附近，可调整的操作参数继续调节或在最小和最大值之间循环。 当磁力驱动器被移除时，调节停止。 本发明允许用户以最小的努力和移动精确地调整和控制可调参数。 助听器电路可以包括存储器，以允许在助听器被关闭时节省可调节操作参数的期望设置。

公开(公告)号：US09263903B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US13545752

申请日：2012-07-10

Applicant: James R. Newton

Inventor： James R. Newton

IPC: H02J7/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0034 ,  H04R25/30

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are apparatus and methods for detecting and switching battery polarity in a battery charger. In various embodiments, a method includes grounding a first terminal of a battery inserted in a charger and sensing a bipolar voltage from a second terminal of the battery. The bipolar voltage is converted to a reduced unipolar voltage for sensing by an input to a microcontroller. A low resistance analog switch connects the battery to a charging circuit. The switch state of the analog switch is controlled using an output of the microcontroller, to present the proper battery polarity to the charging circuit based on the unipolar voltage. The battery is charged using the charging circuit, in various embodiments.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于检测和切换电池充电器中的电池极性的装置和方法。 在各种实施例中，一种方法包括将插入在充电器中的电池的第一端子接地并从电池的第二端子感测双极性电压。 双极性电压转换为降低的单极电压，以便通过微控制器的输入进行感测。 低电阻模拟开关将电池连接到充电电路。 使用微控制器的输出控制模拟开关的开关状态，以基于单极电压向充电电路提供适当的电池极性。 在各种实施例中，使用充电电路对电池进行充电。