EP1802174A1 - Module pour prothèse auditive - Google Patents

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EP1802174A1
EP1802174A1 EP06125419A EP06125419A EP1802174A1 EP 1802174 A1 EP1802174 A1 EP 1802174A1 EP 06125419 A EP06125419 A EP 06125419A EP 06125419 A EP06125419 A EP 06125419A EP 1802174 A1 EP1802174 A1 EP 1802174A1
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Esfandiar Grafenberg
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    • 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
    • H04R25/556—External connectors, e.g. plugs or modules
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2225/00—Details of deaf aids covered by H04R25/00, not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2225/61—Aspects relating to mechanical or electronic switches or control elements, e.g. functioning
    • 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
    • H04R25/60—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles
    • H04R25/603—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles of mechanical or electronic switches or control elements

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  • the present invention relates to a hearing aid module for plugging in a hearing device or another hearing device.
  • Hearing aid housing for behind-the-ear hearing aids, but also for in-the-ear hearing aids are correspondingly larger by the installation of controls.
  • controls volume control, program switch, on / off switch and so on are correspondingly larger by the installation of controls.
  • a remote control that could be dispensed with controls directly on the hearing is not always applicable for reasons of handling or not always desired by hearing aid wearers. Reasons for this are on the one hand, that for the operation then always a remote control would have to be carried, but this forgetfulness often does not happen. On the other hand, the operation of a hearing aid can be rejected by a remote control for lack of time, if, for example, a teacher of hearing would have to deal with a variety of types of remote controls for hearing aids. In addition, a visible switch from the device, especially in children, often desired, because then it is immediately apparent whether, for example, the device is on or off.
  • Hearing aids with and without controls are therefore offered on the market. If space is provided for an operating element on the hearing aid, interchangeable operating elements are also offered in some cases. These interchangeable controls provide some flexibility, as they can be removed if necessary.
  • a typical example of a replaceable control is removable volume control. If the volume control is not needed, a shutter closes the corresponding electrical Interface.
  • a replaceable operating element has the disadvantage that space must nevertheless be created for the special interface in the hearing aid.
  • WO 00/79836 A1 is a rear ear hearing aid with a top module known, which is coupled via an interface mechanically and electrically to the hearing aid.
  • the hearing device can be equipped with additional options, for example an interface unit for wireless signal transmission, a programming plug-in unit, a further audio input, a larger accumulator compartment, a mechanical actuation unit, etc. This makes it possible to expand the hearing aid modular according to the wishes.
  • EP 0 806 885 B1 an attachable to a hearing aid holder for accessory components.
  • This holder has a second interface with at least two opposing contacts and establishes a stable connection both mechanically and electrically.
  • the object of the present invention is to further reduce the hearing device dimensions.
  • this object is achieved by a hearing aid module with an electromechanical interface to the mechanical and electrically coupling to a corresponding multi-purpose interface of a hearing aid and at least one display element that can be brought into communication via the interface with a hearing aid to be connected.
  • the hearing aid module may have at least one hearing aid operating element.
  • the invention is based on the idea to design a hearing aid according to the modular principle, so that the size of the hearing aid can be adapted directly to the application.
  • a hearing aid module according to the invention with the at least one hearing aid operating element and / or the display element additionally has at least one further electrical interface in addition to the electromechanical interface.
  • the or one of the electrical interfaces can also be a programming interface, so that the hearing aid module has, for example, the functionality of a volume control and additionally a programming interface.
  • the electromechanical interface may be an audio shoe interface.
  • an audio plug could be plugged into the hearing aid without having to use a hearing aid module.
  • the hearing aid module is now plugged into the hearing device with the contacts of a typical audio connection and additionally has the functionality of a control element, a display element or another interface.
  • the electromechanical interface may further comprise a snap mechanism, a screw mechanism and / or a magnet for mechanical attachment to the hearing aid. This allows the module to be conveniently attached to the hearing aid or disconnected from it.
  • the at least one hearing aid operating element is a volume control, a lever switch (eg for switching on and off) and / or a pushbutton.
  • the hearing aid module has the specific desired operating function.
  • a display element is provided in the hearing aid module, then this can be designed as an LED, as a single-digit display or as a multi-digit display. Thus, for example, information can be read out of the hearing aid in a simple manner.
  • a behind-the-ear hearing aid 1 (BTE hearing aid) is indicated schematically.
  • This BTE hearing aid 1 may be referred to as a base unit, it has no controls on. At its lower end it is provided with an electromechanical interface 2. This is carried out in the present case so that a hearing aid module 3 can be attached to the base unit 1 via a rail-like guide.
  • the audio shoe module reproduced in FIG. 1 has the audio contacts typical of an audio shoe on the side opposite the interface 2.
  • the audio shoe module 3 is provided with an on / off switch 5.
  • the audio shoe module 3 also has a volume control 6 on the side wall where the on / off switch 5 is located.
  • the audio shoe module 3 has a triple functionality, namely that of an audio shoe, a switch and a volume control. The hearing aid wearer can thus equip his base device with exactly those functionalities that he personally needs.
  • the reproduced in Figure 2 module 7 can be attached to the interface 2 of the base unit 1. This has only a volume control 8 and is therefore relatively small in size compared to the Audioschuhmodul 3 in FIG 1. This module 7 will prefer the hearing aid wearer, if he does not need the functionality of an audio shoe and also on an on / off switch directly on the handset can do without.
  • the mechanical attachment of the external module 3, 7 to the hearing aid 1 can also be done via a snap or screw mechanism, but also magnetically. In any case, must be ensured by the mechanical fastening that the electrical contacts of the module with the corresponding mating contacts on the hearing reliably connect.
  • the electrical contacts of the electromechanical interface 2 can be arbitrarily shaped. However, it may be particularly advantageous to use the contact geometry of an interface that is very commonly used on hearing aids. Such an interface geometry would be, for example, that of a programming interface or an audio shoe.
  • the module itself can contain several different functional units.
  • the volume control 6, 8 and the on / off switch 5 other buttons may be provided, for example, for program selection.
  • modules can also be provided which have a more or less complex display.
  • On / Off state is sufficient for example an LED with low power consumption.
  • a single or multi-digit LCD display or an equivalent display type can be used.
  • the external module may further be equipped with a charging adapter or a programming socket. Also, any combination of the above-described elements for operation and display or contact forwarding may be accommodated in the module.
  • the user can thus order hearing aid operating elements in any combination as desired or as required and simply attach them to the base hearing aid.
  • the user who places more emphasis on compactness of the hearing aid and prefers the remote control, can take advantage of the small base unit.
  • the manufacturer also benefits from the modular design, since a basic device is developed as a basis and the extra requirements can be taken into account in separate modules, without having to laboriously develop a new device. This can minimize the complexity of hearing aids.

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WO2004080123A1 (fr) * 2003-03-06 2004-09-16 Widex A/S Procede de connexion d'un accessoire a une prothese auditive et combinaison d'un adaptateur et d'un accessoire
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