EP1761108A2 - Hearing-aid with transponder device and corresponding method of data transmission - Google Patents

Hearing-aid with transponder device and corresponding method of data transmission Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1761108A2
EP1761108A2 EP06118751A EP06118751A EP1761108A2 EP 1761108 A2 EP1761108 A2 EP 1761108A2 EP 06118751 A EP06118751 A EP 06118751A EP 06118751 A EP06118751 A EP 06118751A EP 1761108 A2 EP1761108 A2 EP 1761108A2
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
hearing aid
data
signal
programming
signal processing
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
EP06118751A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1761108A3 (en
Inventor
Thomas Kasztelan
Wee Haw Koo
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Sivantos GmbH
Original Assignee
Siemens Audioligische Technik GmbH
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Siemens Audioligische Technik GmbH filed Critical Siemens Audioligische Technik GmbH
Publication of EP1761108A2 publication Critical patent/EP1761108A2/en
Publication of EP1761108A3 publication Critical patent/EP1761108A3/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
    • H04R25/55—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception using an external connection, either wireless or wired
    • H04R25/558—Remote control, e.g. of amplification, frequency
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2460/00—Details of hearing devices, i.e. of ear- or headphones covered by H04R1/10 or H04R5/033 but not provided for in any of their subgroups, or of hearing aids covered by H04R25/00 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2460/03—Aspects of the reduction of energy consumption in hearing devices
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
    • H04R25/70—Adaptation of deaf aid to hearing loss, e.g. initial electronic fitting

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a hearing aid for wearing in or behind the ear, with an antenna device for the wireless transmission of data from and / or to an external device and a signal processing device for signal storage and / or signal processing. Moreover, the present invention relates to a corresponding method for data transmission to such a hearing aid.
  • programming is typically carried out by means of wired data transmission from a programming device to the hearing aid to be programmed.
  • a suitable line must be connected to the hearing aid for programming.
  • the disadvantage here is that the step of cabling or Ansteckens is required. This is particularly unfavorable for small hearing aids, such as ITE hearing aids (in-the-ear) and CIC (completely in the channel), that a special programming socket must be provided on the hearing aid.
  • a separate data carrier is offered by the manufacturer in parallel to the device, on the configuration upgrade software and if necessary accompanying software is included.
  • the hearing aid is factory-fitted as a basic version, ie the IC of the hearing aid is programmed so that the hearing aid has only the lowest possible properties.
  • a dealer can then insert the data carrier, in particular a chip card, into a corresponding reading device and insert the IC into a programming station connected thereto. In this way, the dealer can reprogram a base unit into a high-end hearing aid.
  • Wireless programmable hearing aids are known from numerous publications, namely, for example DE 36 42 828 H, DE 195 41 648 A1 .
  • WO 98 16086 A1 and WO 2001 54458 A2 are known from numerous publications, namely, for example DE 36 42 828 H, DE 195 41 648 A1 .
  • WO 98 16086 A1 and WO 2001 54458 A2 are known from numerous publications, namely, for example DE 36 42 828 H, DE 195 41 648 A1 .
  • WO 98 16086 A1 and WO 2001 54458 A2 are known from numerous publications, namely, for example DE 36 42 828 H, DE 195 41 648 A1 .
  • WO 98 16086 A1 and WO 2001 54458 A2 are known from numerous publications, namely, for example DE 36 42 828 H, DE 195 41 648 A1 .
  • WO 98 16086 A1 and WO 2001 54458 A2 are known from numerous publications, namely, for example DE
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a hearing aid which is improved in terms of its programming.
  • this object is achieved by a hearing aid for wearing in the ear or behind the ear, with an antenna device for the wireless transmission of data from and / or to an external device, a signal processing device for signal storage and / or signal processing and a battery compartment for inserting a battery, with which the antenna device and / or the signal processing device can be supplied with power, as well as a transponder device which is connected to the antenna device and the signal processing device, wherein energy can be obtained from the transponder device from a data signal received from the antenna device for the signal processing device and / or the antenna device ,
  • the invention provides a method for data transmission to a hearing aid with battery compartment for wearing in the ear or behind the ear, by providing the hearing aid without battery or the hearing aid switched off, transmitting a data signal to the hearing aid, extracting energy and data from the data signal the hearing aid.
  • the hearing aid according to the invention no longer requires a programming socket. It eliminates an opening for the programming jack and the hearing aid can be made simpler and smaller.
  • Another advantage of the hearing aid according to the invention is that the user or the hearing aid wearer can move freely while programming. In addition, no energy from a device-internal battery is required for the data transmission to / from the hearing aid. As a result, the battery life, for example, a hearing aid can be significantly increased.
  • the data signal received by the antenna device comprises programming data.
  • the hearing aid can be programmed wirelessly before a battery is inserted into the hearing aid. This is particularly advantageous in the production and pre-programming of hearing aids.
  • the data signal can be used to control the hearing aid so that internal data is emitted by this hearing aid. This also makes it possible to read out data from a hearing aid, for example, without it being ready for operation.
  • the antenna device of the hearing device according to the invention may have a coil. This makes it possible in a very simple manner an inductive transmission of the data and a corresponding energy input into the hearing aid.
  • the hearing aid can be designed as an ITE or CIC hearing aid.
  • the advantages according to the invention are particularly noticeable, since these hearing aids are very small and benefit particularly from not having to use a programming socket.
  • the in-the-ear hearing aid HG shown in FIG. 1 has signal processing SV.
  • This signal processing SV is to be programmed with a programming device PG.
  • Programming is wireless via an inductive communication link.
  • the hearing aid HG on an electric coil SP.
  • the representation of a corresponding coil of the programming device PG has been dispensed with.
  • Such a coil of the programmer is to hold in programming accordingly close to the hearing aid HG.
  • the coil SP in the hearing aid is connected as a receiving device to a transponder chip T.
  • This has the task of establishing a bidirectional communication between the hearing aid HG and the programming device PG in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol.
  • it communicates bidirectionally with the hearing aid-internal signal processing SV.
  • the transponder T represents the interface or a relay station between the signal processing SV of the hearing aid HG and the programming device PG. Conveniently, it ensures communication between the two components in the high frequency range.
  • a capacitor C is connected to the transponder T, in which energy can be stored, which extracts the transponder T from received signals.
  • the programming of the hearing aid HG by the programmer PG is now carried out by the programmer PG sends a corresponding programming signal to the hearing aid.
  • the programming signal is designed in such a way that the transponder T is able to extract not only the programming data but also energy from the programming signal.
  • the capacitor C stores this energy in the form of electrical charge and thus supplies not only itself, but also temporarily the signal processing SV of the hearing aid HG with electrical energy. This energy makes it possible, for example, to read the programming data into a corresponding memory of the hearing device HG and to configure the hearing device accordingly or to place the hearing device in a defined initial state.
  • the programming of the hearing aid via the transponder is possible even when the battery is inserted. However, if the battery is not used for programming, then it may be necessary or at least advantageous to switch off the power amplifier of the hearing aid because of the high energy requirement or not to switch on at all.
  • the hearing aid HG also allows data to be read from it with the aid of the programming device PG.
  • the programming device PG sends a corresponding triggering signal to the hearing aid HG.
  • This trigger signal HG simultaneously supplies the energy to charge the capacitor C for the read-out operation.
  • the signal processing provides the data to be read and the transponder T, also fed by the capacitor C, sends the data to the programming device PG.
  • the reading of the data from the hearing aid can also be done in battery mode.
  • transponder chips are standard components, so that standard transmission techniques at low prices can be used.
  • the following adjustment method for hearing aids can thus be realized:
  • the hearing aid HG is in the off state, z. B. directly after manufacture, when the battery is not yet used (optional), programmed for a basic setting.
  • This programming gives the hearing aid HG basic functionality.
  • the dealer who sells different types of hearing aids, now unlocks or locks certain functions in the pre-programmed hearing aid HG depending on the type or he plays additional functions.
  • the programming effort for the dealer is reduced to a minimum and programming in production without wiring and without battery use can be much more automated and simplified.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Neurosurgery (AREA)
  • Otolaryngology (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Near-Field Transmission Systems (AREA)
  • Radar Systems Or Details Thereof (AREA)

Abstract

An antenna that wirelessly transmits a data signal between the hearing aid (HG) and an external device and a signal processing device (SV) that process the data signal are arranged within the hearing aid. A transponder (T) is connected to the antenna and the signal processing device to extract the data signal received by the antenna and to extract energy required for operating the signal processing device and the antenna from the data signal. An independent claim is also included for a method for transmitting a data signal between the hearing aid and an external device without an energy supplied from a battery.

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Hörgerät zum Tragen im oder hinter dem Ohr, mit einer Antenneneinrichtung zur drahtlosen Übertragung von Daten von und/oder zu einem externen Gerät und einer Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung zur Signalspeicherung und/oder Signalverarbeitung. Darüber hinaus betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein entsprechendes Verfahren zur Datenübertragung an ein derartiges Hörgerät.The present invention relates to a hearing aid for wearing in or behind the ear, with an antenna device for the wireless transmission of data from and / or to an external device and a signal processing device for signal storage and / or signal processing. Moreover, the present invention relates to a corresponding method for data transmission to such a hearing aid.

Bei Hörgeräten erfolgt das Programmieren typischerweise drahtgebunden durch Datenübertragung von einem Programmiergerät zu dem zu programmierenden Hörgerät. Dies bedeutet, dass zur Programmierung eine geeignete Leitung an das Hörgerät angeschlossen werden muss. Nachteilig hierbei ist, dass der Arbeitsschritt des Verkabelns bzw. Ansteckens erforderlich ist. Besonders ungünstig ist das für kleine Hörgeräte, wie IdO-Hörgeräte (in-dem-Ohr) und CIC (completely in the channel), dass eine spezielle Programmierbuchse am Hörgerät vorgesehen sein muss.In the case of hearing aids, programming is typically carried out by means of wired data transmission from a programming device to the hearing aid to be programmed. This means that a suitable line must be connected to the hearing aid for programming. The disadvantage here is that the step of cabling or Ansteckens is required. This is particularly unfavorable for small hearing aids, such as ITE hearing aids (in-the-ear) and CIC (completely in the channel), that a special programming socket must be provided on the hearing aid.

Weiterhin erweist es sich als nachteilig, wenn zur Programmierung zunächst eine Batterie in das Hörgerät eingesetzt werden muss, um den Programmiervorgang überhaupt durchführen zu können. Dies bedeutet, dass eine Programmierung häufig erst dann durchgeführt werden kann, wenn das Hörgerät für einen konkreten Kunden eingerichtet wird.Furthermore, it proves to be disadvantageous if, for programming, a battery first has to be inserted into the hearing aid in order to be able to carry out the programming process at all. This means that programming can often only be carried out when the hearing device is set up for a specific customer.

Weiterhin ist aus der Patentschrift DE 199 49 604 B4 ein Verfahren zur Konfiguration der funktionalen Eigenschaften eines Hörgeräts bekannt. Dementsprechend wird parallel zu dem Gerät ein gesonderter Datenträger vom Hersteller angeboten, auf dem Konfigurationsaufrüstungssoftware sowie erforderlichenfalls begleitende Software enthalten ist. Werkseitig ist das Hörgerät als Basisversion ausgerüstet, d. h. der IC des Hörgeräts ist so programmiert, dass das Hörgerät lediglich geringst mögliche Eigenschaften aufweist. Ein Händler kann dann den Datenträger, insbesondere eine Chipkarte, in ein entsprechendes Lesegerät einbringen und den IC in eine daran angeschlossene Programmierstation hineinstecken. Auf diese Weise kann der Händler ein Basisgerät zu einem High-End-Hörgerät umprogrammieren. Auch hier bestehen die oben genannten Nachteile.Furthermore, from the patent DE 199 49 604 B4 a method for configuring the functional properties of a hearing aid known. Accordingly, a separate data carrier is offered by the manufacturer in parallel to the device, on the configuration upgrade software and if necessary accompanying software is included. The hearing aid is factory-fitted as a basic version, ie the IC of the hearing aid is programmed so that the hearing aid has only the lowest possible properties. A dealer can then insert the data carrier, in particular a chip card, into a corresponding reading device and insert the IC into a programming station connected thereto. In this way, the dealer can reprogram a base unit into a high-end hearing aid. Again, there are the above disadvantages.

Drahtlos programmierbare Hörgeräte sind aus zahlreichen Druckschriften bekannt, nämlich beispielsweise aus DE 36 42 828 H, DE 195 41 648 A1 , WO 98 16086 A1 und WO 2001 54458 A2 .Wireless programmable hearing aids are known from numerous publications, namely, for example DE 36 42 828 H, DE 195 41 648 A1 . WO 98 16086 A1 and WO 2001 54458 A2 ,

Aus der Druckschrift DE 34 85 926 T2 ist ein cochleares Implantationssystem mit physiologischem Testen oder Programmieren mittels kartographierter Reaktionen des Patienten bekannt. Eine implantatseitig induzierte Spannung wird durch eine Siliziumdiode gleichgerichtet und durch einen Netzfilterkondensator gefiltert. Hierdurch wird ein Energiekopplungssystem realisiert.From the publication DE 34 85 926 T2 For example, a cochlear implantation system with physiological testing or programming by means of mapped patient responses is known. An implant induced voltage is rectified by a silicon diode and filtered through a line filter capacitor. As a result, an energy coupling system is realized.

Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt darin, ein Hörgerät vorzuschlagen, das hinsichtlich seiner Programmierung verbessert ist.The object of the present invention is to propose a hearing aid which is improved in terms of its programming.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe gelöst durch ein Hörgerät zum Tragen im Ohr oder hinter dem Ohr, mit einer Antenneneinrichtung zur drahtlosen Übertragung von Daten von und/oder zu einem externen Gerät, einer Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung zur Signalspeicherung und/oder Signalverarbeitung und einem Batteriefach zum Einsetzen einer Batterie, mit der die Antenneneinrichtung und/oder die Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung mit Strom versorgbar ist, sowie einer Transpondereinrichtung, die an die Antenneneinrichtung und die Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung angeschlossen ist, wobei mit der Transpondereinrichtung aus einem von der Antenneneinrichtung empfangenen Datensignal Energie für die Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung und/oder die Antenneneinrichtung gewinnbar ist.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a hearing aid for wearing in the ear or behind the ear, with an antenna device for the wireless transmission of data from and / or to an external device, a signal processing device for signal storage and / or signal processing and a battery compartment for inserting a battery, with which the antenna device and / or the signal processing device can be supplied with power, as well as a transponder device which is connected to the antenna device and the signal processing device, wherein energy can be obtained from the transponder device from a data signal received from the antenna device for the signal processing device and / or the antenna device ,

Außerdem ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen ein Verfahren zur Datenübertragung an ein Hörgerät mit Batteriefach zum Tragen im Ohr oder hinter dem Ohr, durch Bereitstellen des Hörgeräts ohne Batterie oder des ausgeschalteten Hörgeräts, Übertragen eines Datensignals an das Hörgerät, Extrahieren von Energie und von Daten aus dem Datensignal durch das Hörgerät.In addition, the invention provides a method for data transmission to a hearing aid with battery compartment for wearing in the ear or behind the ear, by providing the hearing aid without battery or the hearing aid switched off, transmitting a data signal to the hearing aid, extracting energy and data from the data signal the hearing aid.

Das erfindungsgemäße Hörgerät bedarf dank der drahtlosen Programmierung keiner Programmierbuchse mehr. Es entfällt dadurch eine Öffnung für die Programmierbuchse und das Hörgerät kann einfacher und kleiner gestaltet werden.Thanks to the wireless programming, the hearing aid according to the invention no longer requires a programming socket. It eliminates an opening for the programming jack and the hearing aid can be made simpler and smaller.

Ein weiterer Vorteil des erfindungsgemäßen Hörgeräts besteht darin, dass sich der Nutzer bzw. der Hörgeräteträger beim Programmieren frei bewegen kann. Außerdem wird für die Datenübertragung zum/vom Hörgerät keine Energie von einer geräteinternen Batterie benötigt. Hierdurch kann die Batterielebensdauer beispielsweise eines Hörgeräts deutlich erhöht werden.Another advantage of the hearing aid according to the invention is that the user or the hearing aid wearer can move freely while programming. In addition, no energy from a device-internal battery is required for the data transmission to / from the hearing aid. As a result, the battery life, for example, a hearing aid can be significantly increased.

Vorzugsweise umfasst das von der Antenneneinrichtung aufgenommene Datensignal Programmierdaten. Somit kann das Hörgerät drahtlos programmiert werden, bevor eine Batterie in das Hörgerät eingesetzt ist. Dies ist insbesondere bei der Fertigung und Vorprogrammierung von Hörgeräten von großem Vorteil.Preferably, the data signal received by the antenna device comprises programming data. Thus, the hearing aid can be programmed wirelessly before a battery is inserted into the hearing aid. This is particularly advantageous in the production and pre-programming of hearing aids.

Darüber hinaus kann das Datensignal zur Ansteuerung des Hörgeräts verwendet werden, so dass von diesem Hörgerät interne Daten ausgesandt werden. Damit ist auch ein Auslesen von Daten beispielsweise aus einem Hörgerät möglich, ohne dass dieses betriebsbereit wäre.In addition, the data signal can be used to control the hearing aid so that internal data is emitted by this hearing aid. This also makes it possible to read out data from a hearing aid, for example, without it being ready for operation.

Die Antenneneinrichtung des erfindungsgemäßen Hörgeräts kann eine Spule aufweisen. Dadurch ist auf sehr einfache Weise eine induktive Übertragung der Daten sowie eine entsprechende Energieeinspeisung in das Hörgerät möglich.The antenna device of the hearing device according to the invention may have a coil. This makes it possible in a very simple manner an inductive transmission of the data and a corresponding energy input into the hearing aid.

Das Hörgerät kann als IdO- oder CIC-Hörgerät ausgestaltet sein. Bei diesen Ausführungsformen machen sich die erfindungsgemäßen Vorteile besonders bemerkbar, da diese Hörgeräte sehr klein sind und von einem Verzicht auf eine Programmierbuchse besonders profitieren.The hearing aid can be designed as an ITE or CIC hearing aid. In these embodiments, the advantages according to the invention are particularly noticeable, since these hearing aids are very small and benefit particularly from not having to use a programming socket.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nun anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert, die das Programmieren eines erfindungsgemäßen Hörgeräts skizzenhaft zeigt.The present invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the attached drawing, which shows the programming of a hearing aid according to the invention in a sketch.

Das nachfolgend näher geschilderte Ausführungsbeispiel stellt eine bevorzugte Ausführung der vorliegenden Erfindung dar.The embodiment described in more detail below represents a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Das in der FIG dargestellte In-dem-Ohr-Hörgerät HG besitzt eine Signalverarbeitung SV. Diese Signalverarbeitung SV ist mit einem Programmiergerät PG zu programmieren. Die Programmierung erfolgt drahtlos über eine induktive Kommunikationsverbindung. Hierzu weist das Hörgerät HG eine elektrische Spule SP auf. Der Übersicht halber wurde auf die Darstellung einer entsprechenden Spule des Programmiergeräts PG verzichtet. Eine derartige Spule des Programmiergeräts ist beim Programmieren entsprechend nahe an das Hörgerät HG zu halten.The in-the-ear hearing aid HG shown in FIG. 1 has signal processing SV. This signal processing SV is to be programmed with a programming device PG. Programming is wireless via an inductive communication link. For this purpose, the hearing aid HG on an electric coil SP. For the sake of clarity, the representation of a corresponding coil of the programming device PG has been dispensed with. Such a coil of the programmer is to hold in programming accordingly close to the hearing aid HG.

Die Spule SP im Hörgerät ist als Empfangseinrichtung an einen Transponder-Chip T angeschlossen. Dieser hat die Aufgabe, entsprechend einem vorgegebenen Kommunikationsprotokoll eine bidirektionale Kommunikation zwischen dem Hörgerät HG und dem Programmiergerät PG herzustellen. Außerdem steht er bidirektional mit der hörgeräteinternen Signalverarbeitung SV in Verbindung. Dies bedeutet, dass der Transponder T die Schnittstelle bzw. eine Relaisstation zwischen der Signalverarbeitung SV des Hörgeräts HG und dem Programmiergerät PG darstellt. Günstigerweise gewährleistet er eine Kommunikation zwischen beiden Komponenten im Hochfrequenzbereich.The coil SP in the hearing aid is connected as a receiving device to a transponder chip T. This has the task of establishing a bidirectional communication between the hearing aid HG and the programming device PG in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol. In addition, it communicates bidirectionally with the hearing aid-internal signal processing SV. This means that the transponder T represents the interface or a relay station between the signal processing SV of the hearing aid HG and the programming device PG. Conveniently, it ensures communication between the two components in the high frequency range.

Weiterhin ist an den Transponder T ein Kondensator C angeschlossen, in dem Energie gespeichert werden kann, die der Transponder T aus Empfangssignalen extrahiert.Furthermore, a capacitor C is connected to the transponder T, in which energy can be stored, which extracts the transponder T from received signals.

Das Programmieren des Hörgeräts HG durch das Programmiergerät PG erfolgt nun, indem das Programmiergerät PG ein entsprechendes Programmiersignal an das Hörgerät sendet. Das Programmiersignal ist derart gestaltet, dass der Transponder T in der Lage ist, dem Programmiersignal nicht nur die Programmierdaten, sondern auch Energie zu extrahieren. Der Kondensator C speichert diese Energie in Form von elektrischer Ladung und versorgt damit nicht nur sich selbst, sondern vorübergehend auch die Signalverarbeitung SV des Hörgeräts HG mit elektrischer Energie. Diese Energie ermöglicht es, beispielsweise die Programmierdaten in einen entsprechenden Speicher des Hörgeräts HG einzulesen und das Hörgerät entsprechend zu konfigurieren oder das Hörgerät in einen definierten Ausgangszustand zu versetzen. Alternativ oder zusätzlich ist das Programmieren des Hörgeräts über den Transponder auch bei eingesetzter Batterie möglich. Wird die Batterie jedoch für das Programmieren nicht genutzt, so kann es zwingend notwendig oder zumindest von Vorteil sein, die Endstufe des Hörgeräts wegen des hohen Energiebedarfs abzuschalten bzw. erst gar nicht einzuschalten.The programming of the hearing aid HG by the programmer PG is now carried out by the programmer PG sends a corresponding programming signal to the hearing aid. The programming signal is designed in such a way that the transponder T is able to extract not only the programming data but also energy from the programming signal. The capacitor C stores this energy in the form of electrical charge and thus supplies not only itself, but also temporarily the signal processing SV of the hearing aid HG with electrical energy. This energy makes it possible, for example, to read the programming data into a corresponding memory of the hearing device HG and to configure the hearing device accordingly or to place the hearing device in a defined initial state. Alternatively or additionally, the programming of the hearing aid via the transponder is possible even when the battery is inserted. However, if the battery is not used for programming, then it may be necessary or at least advantageous to switch off the power amplifier of the hearing aid because of the high energy requirement or not to switch on at all.

Das erfindungsgemäße Hörgerät HG erlaubt aber auch, dass mit Hilfe des Programmiergeräts PG Daten aus ihm ausgelesen werden. Hierzu sendet das Programmiergerät PG ein entsprechendes Auslösesignal an das Hörgerät HG. Dieses Auslösesignal HG liefert gleichzeitig die Energie, um den Kondensator C für den Auslesevorgang zu laden. Mit Hilfe der aufgenommenen Energie stellt die Signalverarbeitung die auszulesenden Daten bereit und der Transponder T sendet, ebenfalls gespeist von dem Kondensator C, die Daten an das Programmiergerät PG. Selbstverständlich kann das Auslesen der Daten aus dem Hörgerät auch im Batteriebetrieb erfolgen.However, the hearing aid HG according to the invention also allows data to be read from it with the aid of the programming device PG. For this purpose, the programming device PG sends a corresponding triggering signal to the hearing aid HG. This trigger signal HG simultaneously supplies the energy to charge the capacitor C for the read-out operation. With the help of the absorbed energy, the signal processing provides the data to be read and the transponder T, also fed by the capacitor C, sends the data to the programming device PG. Of course, the reading of the data from the hearing aid can also be done in battery mode.

Die Bereitstellung einer drahtlosen Programmierschnittstelle für ein Hörgerät auf der Basis der Transpondertechnologie ist verhältnismäßig einfach und kostengünstig zu erreichen, da eine Empfangsspule ohnehin vielfach in einem Hörgerät verbaut ist und somit nur zusätzlich ein Transponder mit Kondensator einzusetzen wäre. Transponder-Chips sind jedoch Standardbauteile, so dass auf Standardübertragungstechniken zu geringen Preisen zurückgegriffen werden kann.The provision of a wireless programming interface for a hearing aid on the basis of the transponder technology is relatively easy and inexpensive to achieve, since a receiving coil is already often installed in a hearing aid and therefore only a transponder with capacitor would be used. Transponder chips are standard components, so that standard transmission techniques at low prices can be used.

Erfindungsgemäß lässt sich somit folgendes Einstellverfahren für Hörgeräte realisieren: Das Hörgerät HG wird im ausgeschalteten Zustand, z. B. direkt im Anschluss an die Fertigung, wenn die Batterie noch nicht einsetzt ist (optional), für eine Grundeinstellung programmiert. Diese Programmierung verleiht dem Hörgerät HG eine Basis-Funktionalität. Der Händler, der unterschiedliche Typen von Hörgeräten verkauft, schaltet nun in dem vorprogrammierten Hörgerät HG typabhängig bestimmte Funktionen frei oder sperrt sie bzw. er spielt zusätzliche Funktionen ein. Damit ist der Programmieraufwand für den Händler auf ein Minimum reduziert und das Programmieren in der Fertigung ohne Verkabelung und ohne Batterieeinsatz kann wesentlich mehr automatisiert und vereinfacht werden.According to the invention, the following adjustment method for hearing aids can thus be realized: The hearing aid HG is in the off state, z. B. directly after manufacture, when the battery is not yet used (optional), programmed for a basic setting. This programming gives the hearing aid HG basic functionality. The dealer, who sells different types of hearing aids, now unlocks or locks certain functions in the pre-programmed hearing aid HG depending on the type or he plays additional functions. Thus, the programming effort for the dealer is reduced to a minimum and programming in production without wiring and without battery use can be much more automated and simplified.

Claims (9)

Hörgerät(HG) zum Tragen im Ohr oder hinter dem Ohr, mit - einer Antenneneinrichtung (SP) zur drahtlosen Übertragung von Daten von und/oder zu einem externen Gerät (PG), - einer Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung (SV) zur Signalspeicherung und/oder Signalverarbeitung und - einem Batteriefach zum Einsetzen einer Batterie, mit der die Antenneneinrichtung (SP) und/oder die Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung (SV) mit Strom versorgbar ist,
gekennzeichnet durch - eine Transpondereinrichtung (T), die an die Antenneneinrichtung (SP) und die Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung (SV) angeschlossen ist, wobei mit der Transpondereinrichtung (T) aus einem von der Antenneneinrichtung (SP) empfangenen Datensignal Energie für die Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung (SV) und/oder die Antenneneinrichtung (SP) gewinnbar ist. Hearing aid (HG) for wearing in the ear or behind the ear, with an antenna device (SP) for the wireless transmission of data from and / or to an external device (PG), - A signal processing device (SV) for signal storage and / or signal processing and a battery compartment for inserting a battery, with which the antenna device (SP) and / or the signal processing device (SV) can be supplied with power,
marked by a transponder device (T) which is connected to the antenna device (SP) and the signal processing device (SV), wherein the transponder device (T) receives energy for the signal processing device (SV) from a data signal received from the antenna device (SP) the antenna device (SP) is recoverable. Hörgerät nach Anspruch 1, wobei das von der Antenneneinrichtung (SP) aufgenommene Datensignal Programmierdaten umfasst.Hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the data signal received by the antenna device (SP) comprises programming data. Hörgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei das Datensignal ein Ansteuersignal für das Hörgerät zum Aussenden vorrichtungsinterner Daten ist.Hearing aid according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the data signal is a drive signal for the hearing aid for transmitting device-internal data. Hörgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die Antenneneinrichtung (SP) eine Spule aufweist.Hearing aid according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the antenna device (SP) comprises a coil. Hörgerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, das als IdO- oder CIC-Hörgerät ausgestaltet ist.Hearing aid according to one of the preceding claims, which is designed as an ITE or CIC hearing aid. Verfahren zur Datenübertragung an ein Hörgerät (HG) mit Batteriefach zum Tragen im Ohr oder hinter dem Ohr,
gekennzeichnet durch
Bereitstellen des Hörgeräts, ohne Batterie oder des ausgeschalteten Hörgeräts, - Übertragen eines Datensignals an das Hörgerät, - Extrahieren von Energie und von Daten aus dem Datensignal durch das Hörgerät. Method for data transmission to a hearing aid (HG) with battery compartment for carrying in the ear or behind the ear,
marked by
Providing the hearing aid, without the battery or the hearing aid switched off, Transmitting a data signal to the hearing aid, - Extracting energy and data from the data signal through the hearing aid. Verfahren nach Anspruch 6, wobei das Datensignal an das Hörgerät Programmierdaten umfasst.The method of claim 6, wherein the data signal to the hearing aid comprises programming data. Verfahren nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, wobei mit dem Datensignal das Hörgerät zum Aussenden vorrichtungsinterner Daten angesteuert wird.The method of claim 6 or 7, wherein the hearing aid is actuated with the data signal for transmitting device-internal data. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 8, wobei durch die übertragenen Daten ein Hörgerät mit einer Basis-Funktionalität bereitgestellt wird, das durch einen Soft- oder Hardwareschlüssel (D) mindestens teilweise freigeschaltet oder gesperrt wird.Method according to one of claims 6 to 8, wherein by the transmitted data, a hearing aid is provided with a basic functionality that is at least partially enabled or disabled by a soft or hardware key (D).
EP06118751A 2005-08-31 2006-08-10 Hearing-aid with transponder device and corresponding method of data transmission Withdrawn EP1761108A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102005041355A DE102005041355A1 (en) 2005-08-31 2005-08-31 Hearing device e.g. hearing aid, has antenna device for wireless transmission of data to external device and signal processing unit for signal storage and signal processing whereby both are attached to transponder

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1761108A2 true EP1761108A2 (en) 2007-03-07
EP1761108A3 EP1761108A3 (en) 2009-12-02

Family

ID=37461116

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP06118751A Withdrawn EP1761108A3 (en) 2005-08-31 2006-08-10 Hearing-aid with transponder device and corresponding method of data transmission

Country Status (3)

Country Link
US (1) US20070047749A1 (en)
EP (1) EP1761108A3 (en)
DE (1) DE102005041355A1 (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2925019A1 (en) * 2014-03-26 2015-09-30 Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd. Direct digital audio adaptor for hearing aids

Families Citing this family (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102006058317B4 (en) * 2006-12-11 2012-07-19 Siemens Audiologische Technik Gmbh Self-programming hearing system with a hearing aid and corresponding method
DE102007054603B4 (en) * 2007-11-15 2018-10-18 Sivantos Pte. Ltd. Hearing device with controlled programming socket
US9579510B2 (en) 2011-07-19 2017-02-28 Cochlear Limited Implantable remote control
EP2602677B1 (en) 2011-12-05 2018-02-21 Nxp B.V. Localization method, computer program product and localization device
EP2650820B1 (en) 2012-04-12 2014-10-08 Nxp B.V. Control method and computer program product
US9628922B2 (en) * 2014-02-24 2017-04-18 Gn Hearing A/S Hearing aid radio power supply
US9986349B2 (en) 2014-07-17 2018-05-29 Cochlear Limited Magnetic user interface controls

Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19949604A1 (en) * 1999-10-14 2001-05-31 Siemens Audiologische Technik Configuration of functional characteristics of audio-instrument, especially of electronic hearing aid
DE10236469B3 (en) * 2002-08-08 2004-02-12 Siemens Audiologische Technik Gmbh Wirelessly programmable hearing aid

Family Cites Families (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4532930A (en) * 1983-04-11 1985-08-06 Commonwealth Of Australia, Dept. Of Science & Technology Cochlear implant system for an auditory prosthesis
DE3642828C3 (en) * 1986-02-03 1995-05-04 Toepholm & Westermann Remote controllable hearing aid
US4947432B1 (en) * 1986-02-03 1993-03-09 Programmable hearing aid
US5721783A (en) * 1995-06-07 1998-02-24 Anderson; James C. Hearing aid with wireless remote processor
DE19541648C2 (en) * 1995-11-08 2000-10-05 Siemens Audiologische Technik Device for transferring programming data to hearing aids
US5909497A (en) * 1996-10-10 1999-06-01 Alexandrescu; Eugene Programmable hearing aid instrument and programming method thereof
CA2396771A1 (en) * 2000-01-20 2001-07-26 Starkey Laboratories, Inc. Hearing aid systems
US7457426B2 (en) * 2002-06-14 2008-11-25 Phonak Ag Method to operate a hearing device and arrangement with a hearing device

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE19949604A1 (en) * 1999-10-14 2001-05-31 Siemens Audiologische Technik Configuration of functional characteristics of audio-instrument, especially of electronic hearing aid
DE10236469B3 (en) * 2002-08-08 2004-02-12 Siemens Audiologische Technik Gmbh Wirelessly programmable hearing aid

Non-Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Title
JUERGEN CARSTENS: "Automatische Einstellung der Parameter eines mobilen Endgeraets fuer Traeger von Hoergeraeten mit Hilfe von RFID" IP.COM JOURNAL, IP.COM INC., WEST HENRIETTA, NY, US, 25. Oktober 2004 (2004-10-25), XP013021588 ISSN: 1533-0001 *

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2925019A1 (en) * 2014-03-26 2015-09-30 Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd. Direct digital audio adaptor for hearing aids

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE102005041355A1 (en) 2007-03-01
US20070047749A1 (en) 2007-03-01
EP1761108A3 (en) 2009-12-02

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1761108A2 (en) Hearing-aid with transponder device and corresponding method of data transmission
DE102004025691B3 (en) Hearing aid or hearing aid system with operating device, has at least one operating element associated with different setting functions depending on results of signal analysis
DE10236469B3 (en) Wirelessly programmable hearing aid
DE19916900C1 (en) Programmable hearing aid
EP0453450B1 (en) Remote-controlled, programmable hearing aid system
DE102005009530B3 (en) Hearing aid system with automatic tone storage where a tone setting can be stored with an appropriate classification
EP0175909A1 (en) Hearing aid device
EP1933592B1 (en) Self-programming hearing device and corresponding method
EP1377118A2 (en) Hearing aid system with hearing aid and external processing unit
EP1356440A1 (en) Electric domestic appliance comprising a communication interface
DE4031132C2 (en) Hearing aid with programmable audio input
EP3490272B1 (en) Batch of listening devices and method for producing a batch of listening devices
DE102005017493A1 (en) Hearing aid with two different output transducers and fitting procedure
DE10115896C2 (en) Transmitter and / or receiver unit, which can be releasably connected to a hearing aid, and a programmable hearing aid
DE19652794B4 (en) Programmable hearing aid
EP1906702B1 (en) Method for operating control of a hearing device and corresponding hearing device
DE102007001538B4 (en) Hearing device with automatic self-trim and corresponding method
DE10020057A1 (en) Operating electronic control unit involves importing/exporting operationally relevant data from/to outside vehicle via wireless interface, processing stored operating parameters externally
CH692317A5 (en) Hearing aid.
EP0920683A1 (en) Process for programming electric equipment, chip card and equipment
DE102006035011B4 (en) Programming system for a hearing aid and method
WO2007000278A2 (en) Electronic device with a security module
EP1518430B1 (en) Radio module
EP0847341B1 (en) Audio device for vehicles, especially motor vehicles
DE102011119543A1 (en) Vehicle module mounted in e.g. armrest, has communication unit for carrying out wireless communication with a device mounted in vehicle, in response to operation of operating element, and a fastener for securing module in a receptacle

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA HR MK YU

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA HR MK RS

AKY No designation fees paid
STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION IS DEEMED TO BE WITHDRAWN

18D Application deemed to be withdrawn

Effective date: 20100603

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: 8566