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：US20100260343A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：US12537908

申请日：2009-08-07

Applicant: Karrie LaRae Recker ,  Tao Zhang ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Karrie LaRae Recker ,  Tao Zhang ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R29/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/121

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system is used to provide an apparatus configured to measure sound in an ear canal of a wearer's ear at a distance from a tympanic membrane of the ear. The sound is measured and received by the apparatus to produce a signal. A frequency analysis is performed on the signal to determine output as a function of the frequency and to determine the frequency of the minima (null). Further, a distance equal to a quarter wavelength of the null frequency is calculated. A correction factor associated with the quarter wavelength is retrieved and applied to the output to generate a corrected output. An estimated sound pressure level at the tympanic membrane from the corrected output is produced.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，系统用于提供被配置为在与耳朵的鼓膜距离一定距离处测量佩戴者耳朵的耳道中的声音的装置。 声音由设备测量和接收以产生信号。 对信号执行频率分析，以根据频率确定输出，并确定最小值（零）的频率。 此外，计算等于零频率的四分之一波长的距离。 检索与四分之一波长相关联的校正因子并将其应用于输出以产生校正输出。 产生来自校正输出的鼓膜的声压级。

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：US20130108089A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13595905

申请日：2012-08-27

Applicant: Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/60 ,  H04R1/08 ,  H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/608 ,  H04R2410/01 ,  Y10T29/49005 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: The present subject matter provides method and apparatus for improved microphones sharing an acoustic volume. Some embodiments are useful for hearing assistance devices. Examples of an improved microphone module offering omnidirectional and directional microphone capsules are provided. Different mounting and interconnection embodiments are provided. Different electrical connector embodiments are discussed. Improvements in space and performance, and other efficiencies, are provided by the teachings set forth herein.

公开(公告)号：US20110182452A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US12980672

申请日：2010-12-29

Applicant: Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H04R25/654 ,  H04R2225/63

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for mitigating foreign material buildup for hearing assistance device components. The present subject matter includes coating of at least one surface of a hearing assistance device, such as a hearing aid, with an omniphobic coating, a hydrophilic coating, or a combination of omniphobic and hydrophilic coatings designed to reduce the unwanted effects of wax, moisture and other foreign materials. In various embodiments at least one surface of a receiver with a wax trap or waxceptor in a receiver tube is coated with an omniphobic coating. In various embodiments the present subject matter includes an internal barrier disposed near a receiver in the receiver tube in addition to the wax trap or waxceptor. In various embodiments the internal barrier is coated with an omniphobic coating. In various embodiments at least one surface includes a hydrophilic coating.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于减轻听力辅助装置部件的异物堆积的方法和装置。 目前的主题包括助听器的至少一个表面的涂覆，例如助听器，其具有全能涂层，亲水性涂层或全能涂层和亲水性涂层的组合，以减少蜡，水分的不希望的影响 和其他异物。 在各种实施方案中，在接收管中具有蜡捕获器或蜡感受器的接收器的至少一个表面涂覆有全向涂层。 在各种实施例中，除了蜡捕获器或蜡感受器之外，本主题包括设置在接收管中的接收器附近的内部屏障。 在各种实施方案中，内部屏障涂覆有无所不在的涂层。 在各种实施方案中，至少一个表面包括亲水涂层。

公开(公告)号：US20110044485A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12842305

申请日：2010-07-23

Applicant: Wei Li Lin ,  James R. Newton ,  Sidney A. Higgins

Inventor： Wei Li Lin ,  James R. Newton ,  Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R31/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/49 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: The present subject matter of the invention relates generally to the management of electromagnetic fields in hearing assistance devices, such as hearing aids, and in particular to an insulated electromagnetic shield design for hearing assistance devices. The present disclosure includes various embodiments for electromagnetic shielding of a receiver using a magnetic shield that is electrically insulated from the receiver casing and electronics.

Abstract translation: 本发明的本主题大体上涉及助听器中的电磁场的管理，例如助听器，特别涉及一种用于听力辅助装置的绝缘电磁屏蔽设计。 本公开包括使用与接收器壳体和电子器件电绝缘的磁屏蔽的接收器的电磁屏蔽的各种实施例。

公开(公告)号：US09491555B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US13595905

申请日：2012-08-27

Applicant: Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R9/08 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/08

CPC classification number: H04R25/60 ,  H04R1/08 ,  H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/608 ,  H04R2410/01 ,  Y10T29/49005 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: The present subject matter provides method and apparatus for improved microphones sharing an acoustic volume. Some embodiments are useful for hearing assistance devices. Examples of an improved microphone module offering omnidirectional and directional microphone capsules are provided. Different mounting and interconnection embodiments are provided. Different electrical connector embodiments are discussed. Improvements in space and performance, and other efficiencies, are provided by the teachings set forth herein.

Abstract translation: 本主题提供了用于共享声音体积的改进的麦克风的方法和装置。 一些实施例对于听力辅助装置是有用的。 提供了提供全向和定向麦克风胶囊的改进的麦克风模块的示例。 提供了不同的安装和互连实施例。 讨论了不同的电连接器实施例。 通过本文所阐述的教导来提供空间和性能以及其他效率的改进。

公开(公告)号：US09002047B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US12842305

申请日：2010-07-23

Applicant: Wei Li Lin ,  James R. Newton ,  Sidney A. Higgins

Inventor： Wei Li Lin ,  James R. Newton ,  Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/49 ,  Y10T29/49005

Abstract: The present subject matter of the invention relates generally to the management of electromagnetic fields in hearing assistance devices, such as hearing aids, and in particular to an insulated electromagnetic shield design for hearing assistance devices. The present disclosure includes various embodiments for electromagnetic shielding of a receiver using a magnetic shield that is electrically insulated from the receiver casing and electronics.

Abstract translation: 本发明的本主题大体上涉及在助听器装置（例如助听器）中的电磁场的管理，特别涉及用于听力辅助装置的绝缘电磁屏蔽设计。 本公开包括使用与接收器壳体和电子器件电绝缘的磁屏蔽的接收器的电磁屏蔽的各种实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20120219167A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13404496

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Molly Yoong ,  Gerald Shamla ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Molly Yoong ,  Gerald Shamla ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  B23P17/04

CPC classification number: H04R25/654 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for mitigating foreign material buildup for hearing assistance device components. The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device transducer barrier device configured to resist accumulation and passage of foreign materials, the barrier device comprising a plug adapted to fit within a receiver opening. In various embodiments, the plug includes a membrane that is coated with oleophobic and hydrophobic materials, the membrane adapted to include an aperture, wherein the barrier is acoustically transparent but prevents the accumulation and passage of unwanted materials. Other barriers, such as a plug with a plurality of holes are described. In some embodiments a molded plastic plug including a plurality of holes provides the barrier.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于减轻听力辅助装置部件的异物堆积的方法和装置。 本主题包括被配置为阻止异物的积聚和通过的助听装置换能器阻挡装置，所述阻挡装置包括适于装配在接收器开口内的插头。 在各种实施方案中，塞子包括被疏油疏水材料涂覆的膜，该膜适于包括孔，其中阻挡层是声学透明的，但防止不想要的物质的积聚和通过。 描述了诸如具有多个孔的塞子的其它障碍物。 在一些实施例中，包括多个孔的模制塑料塞提供了屏障。

公开(公告)号：US09369816B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13404496

申请日：2012-02-24

Applicant: Molly Yoong ,  Gerald Shamla ,  Wei Li Lin

Inventor： Molly Yoong ,  Gerald Shamla ,  Wei Li Lin

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/654 ,  Y10T29/49572

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for mitigating foreign material buildup for hearing assistance device components. The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device transducer barrier device configured to resist accumulation and passage of foreign materials, the barrier device comprising a plug adapted to fit within a receiver opening. In various embodiments, the plug includes a membrane that is coated with oleophobic and hydrophobic materials, the membrane adapted to include an aperture, wherein the barrier is acoustically transparent but prevents the accumulation and passage of unwanted materials. Other barriers, such as a plug with a plurality of holes are described. In some embodiments a molded plastic plug including a plurality of holes provides the barrier.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的是用于减轻听力辅助装置部件的异物堆积的方法和装置。 本主题包括被配置为阻止异物的积聚和通过的助听装置换能器阻挡装置，所述阻挡装置包括适于装配在接收器开口内的插头。 在各种实施方案中，塞子包括被疏油疏水材料涂覆的膜，该膜适于包括孔，其中阻挡层是声学透明的，但防止不想要的物质的积聚和通过。 描述了诸如具有多个孔的塞子的其它障碍物。 在一些实施例中，包括多个孔的模制塑料塞提供了屏障。