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：US20130016862A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

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：US08891793B1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US12823505

申请日：2010-06-25

Applicant: Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin ,  Jay Ashwin Shah

Inventor： Michael Karl Sacha ,  Wei Li Lin ,  Jay Ashwin Shah

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04R25/558 ,  H04B1/385 ,  H04R25/505 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/55

Abstract: The present subject matter provides systems and methods for remotely controlling a hearing assistance device, including using a personal wireless device such as a cellular telephone. One embodiment includes a communication system for controlling a hearing assistance device. The system includes a personal wireless device including a short range radio transmitter. The short range radio transmitter is programmed to transmit instructions to the hearing assistance device by conversion of inputs to the personal wireless device into control signals for the hearing assistance device using on/off keying of the short range radio transmitter.

Abstract translation: 本主题提供用于远程控制听力辅助设备的系统和方法，包括使用诸如蜂窝电话的个人无线设备。 一个实施例包括用于控制助听装置的通信系统。 该系统包括一个包括短距离无线电发射机的个人无线设备。 短距离无线电发射机被编程为通过使用短距离无线电发射机的开关键控转换到个人无线设备的输入到助听设备的控制信号来向辅助设备发送指令。

公开(公告)号：US20120314893A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13421292

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Michael Karl Sacha ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Michael Karl Sacha ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/02

CPC classification number: H04R25/55 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/31

Abstract: A hearing aid is powered by a rechargeable battery and senses a sound signal being a magnetic field using a telecoil. The hearing aid includes a battery recharge coil for receiving power from a hearing aid charger via an inductive couple. The telecoil and the inductive coil are integrated into a single device.

Abstract translation: 助听器由可再充电电池供电，并使用电磁线圈感测作为磁场的声音信号。 助听器包括用于经由感应耦合从助听器充电器接收电力的电池充电线圈。 拾音线圈和感应线圈集成到单个设备中。

公开(公告)号：US08953827B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13421292

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Michael Karl Sacha ,  James R. Newton

Inventor： Michael Karl Sacha ,  James R. Newton

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/55 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/31

Abstract: A hearing aid is powered by a rechargeable battery and senses a sound signal being a magnetic field using a telecoil. The hearing aid includes a battery recharge coil for receiving power from a hearing aid charger via an inductive couple. The telecoil and the inductive coil are integrated into a single device.

Abstract translation: 助听器由可再充电电池供电，并使用电磁线圈感测作为磁场的声音信号。 助听器包括用于经由感应耦合从助听器充电器接收电力的电池充电线圈。 拾音线圈和感应线圈集成到单个设备中。

公开(公告)号：US20150281852A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14227948

申请日：2014-03-27

Applicant: Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin

Inventor： Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/30 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/40 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/552 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices that use magnetometer in a hearing aid for measuring a magnetic field. The magnetometer may be a high-sensitivity triaxial magnetometer that detects the magnetic field in three orthogonally oriented directions. Such a magnetometer may be placed in the hearing aid without restriction as to location or orientation. The measured magnetic field may be used for telecoil switching when the presence of a magnetic field produced by a speaker or other source is detected. The measured magnetic field may also be used for magnetic mapping of the environment and motion detection.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是在助听器中使用磁力计测量磁场的方法和装置。 磁力计可以是高灵敏度的三轴磁力计，可以检测三个正交方向的磁场。 这样的磁力计可以放置在助听器中，而不限于位置或取向。 当检测到由扬声器或其他源产生的磁场的存在时，测量的磁场可用于绕线线圈切换。 测量的磁场也可用于环境和运动检测的磁性映射。

公开(公告)号：US08824712B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US12905444

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: Michael Karl Sacha

Inventor： Michael Karl Sacha

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/50 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/61 ,  H04R2430/01

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for a behind-the-ear hearing aid with a capacitive sensor.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于具有电容式传感器的耳后助听器的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US08559663B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-15

申请号：US12776038

申请日：2010-05-07

Applicant: Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin ,  Jay Rabel

Inventor： Michael Karl Sacha ,  Yezihalem Mesfin ,  Jay Rabel

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  H04M1/6066 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R2225/55

Abstract: The present subject matter relates generally to methods and apparatus for detecting cellular telephones using hearing assistance devices. In an embodiment, a hearing assistance device includes a processor and a radio frequency transceiver connected to the processor. A detection circuit is connected to the processor, the detection circuit including a band pass filter and where the detection circuit is adapted to monitor a radio frequency signal to detect a cellular telephone in proximity to the hearing assistance device based on the monitored signal. The hearing assistance device includes an acoustic input, a magnetic input, and a switch for selecting between the acoustic input and the magnetic input. The processor is adapted to actuate the switch from the acoustic input to the magnetic input when a cellular telephone is detected in proximity to the hearing assistance device.

公开(公告)号：US20120294468A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13422154

申请日：2012-03-16

Applicant: Michael Karl Sacha

Inventor： Michael Karl Sacha

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/49 ,  H04R2225/51

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a magnetic sensor to sense a sound signal being a magnetic field. The magnetic sensor includes a telecoil to sensor the sound signal and a counter coil to cancel a noise signal resulting from electromagnetic interference. In one embodiment, a driver circuit for the counter coil allows for automatic adjustment of the hearing aid circuit for an interference null.

Abstract translation: 助听器包括用于感测作为磁场的声音信号的磁传感器。 磁传感器包括用于传感声信号的拾音线圈和用于消除由电磁干扰产生的噪声信号的计数线圈。 在一个实施例中，用于相对线圈的驱动器电路允许对助听器电路进行自动调节以产生干扰零点。

公开(公告)号：US20080292126A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US12126779

申请日：2008-05-23

Applicant: Michael Karl Sacha ,  Sidney A. Higgins

Inventor： Michael Karl Sacha ,  Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/02 ,  H04R25/65 ,  H04R2225/021 ,  H04R2225/49 ,  H04R2225/61 ,  H04R2460/03

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is a hearing assistance device apparatus with a capacitive switch. According to various embodiments, the apparatus includes a BTE housing, hearing assistance electronics housed in the housing and a capacitive switch connected to the hearing assistance electronics and adapted to detect a wearer when the BTE housing is worn.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了具有电容开关的助听器装置。 根据各种实施例，该设备包括BTE外壳，容纳在外壳中的助听电子设备和连接到助听电子设备的电容开关，并且适于在佩戴BTE外壳时检测佩戴者。