EP1973377A1 - Method for operating a hearing device during start-up - Google Patents
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- Hearing aid switches are typically designed to be operated behind the ear prior to the application of a behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid or insertion of an in-the-ear hearing aid (Hearing Aid) into the ear , The device is thus already active during this phase of handling.
- BTE behind-the-ear
- Hearing Aid in-the-ear hearing aid
- the on-off switch attached to the hearing aid is often designed as a battery-compartment switch, i.
- the device is switched off by partially opening the battery compartment and switched on by closing the battery compartment.
- the figure shows the functional structure of a hearing aid together with an operating control device BEC according to the invention.
- the structure represents the following elements of a hearing aid.
- a microphone MIC a signal processing device SIGV, a signal output SP (electroacoustic transducer), a power ON, a power ONC, a control BE and a control device BEC control of controls.
- Operating elements BE of a hearing device can be implemented in a variety of ways, eg as a push button, as a rotary wheel (with or without stop), as a pushbutton, as a two-stage or multi-level tilting or rotary switch, as a slide switch or as a combined rotary-push switch, similar to a "mouse wheel” in the computer field.
- a push button as a rotary wheel (with or without stop)
- a pushbutton as a two-stage or multi-level tilting or rotary switch
- a slide switch or as a combined rotary-push switch similar to a "mouse wheel” in the computer field.
- touchpads or similar elements, such as the Apple I-Pod known, are conceivable.
- the ONC control device and the BEC control device for controlling operating elements are elements which can be implemented both in terms of hardware in the form of electronic circuits and purely in terms of software in a microprocessor.
- a separate delay of the release of user-controlled operating elements BE attached to the hearing device is carried out (hereinafter this delay is also referred to as release delay).
- this delay is also referred to as release delay).
- the duration (time span) of said release delay is preferably adjustable and is preferably chosen to be longer than the duration of the switch-on delay.
- the release delay is also preferably realized switched off.
- the signal output SP depends on a possibly existing switch-on delay, from which the enable delay is realized independently.
- the periods for the new delay of release of the controls are ranges between 10 seconds and 2 minutes.
- a short beep may be used (eg "Volume default" or the beep corresponding to the current program).
- remote control can also be provided to switch them by means of battery switch only in standby mode and then by remote control in one or two steps to enable the gain and allow the release of the user-controlled controls (user controls).
- the device BEC for controlling operating elements can be designed such that a user-controlled operating element (eg program switch) is released immediately after a long press or multiple actuation in a defined time interval ("double click") or an actuation of the volume control over a certain control range , This allows a user to bypass a set delay and immediately make a setting.
- Long press is also an automatic behavior if the hearing aid does not seem to work for the user because the user has forgotten that the programmer or volume control will take some time to become active.
- Such a mechanism can also be used in conjunction with the current switch-on delay to make the hearing aid immediately ready for use.
- delayed activation of the user-controlled controls separated from a possible switch-on delay, i. a delay in the activation of the gain and / or signal output, the unintentional adjustment of controls during the insertion of the hearing aid is prevented.
- Control tones or the possibilities of immediate activation increase the benefit and comfort of the hearing aid.
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Einschalter von Hörgeräten sind in der Regel so konzipiert, dass diese vor dem Anlegen eines Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräts (HdO-Hörgeräts) hinter das Ohr bzw. Einsetzen eines In-dem-Ohr Hörgeräts (IdO-Hörgeräts) in das Ohr betätigt werden. Das Gerät ist somit während dieser Phase der Handhabung bereits aktiv.Hearing aid switches are typically designed to be operated behind the ear prior to the application of a behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid or insertion of an in-the-ear hearing aid (Hearing Aid) into the ear , The device is thus already active during this phase of handling.
In der Praxis ist der am Hörgerät angebrachte Ein-Ausschalter oft als Batteriefachschalter ausgeführt, d.h. das Gerät wird durch das teilweise Öffnen des Batteriefachs ausgeschaltet und durch Schließen des Batteriefachs eingeschaltet.In practice, the on-off switch attached to the hearing aid is often designed as a battery-compartment switch, i. The device is switched off by partially opening the battery compartment and switched on by closing the battery compartment.
Während eine initiale Verzögerung der Aktivierung der Verstärkung zur Vermeidung von Feedback bekannt ist, kann es während der Handhabung (Bedienung) des Gerätes, insbesondere auch nach Ablauf einer initialen Einschaltverzögerung, zur unbeabsichtigten Verstellung von benutzerkontrollierten Bedienelementen am Gerät, insbesondere Lautstärkesteller und Programmwahltaster kommen.While an initial delay of the activation of the gain to prevent feedback is known, it may come during the handling (operation) of the device, especially after the expiry of an initial switch-on, for unintentional adjustment of user-controlled controls on the device, in particular volume control and program selector.
Bei aktuellen Hörgeräten ist eine durch den Akustiker zu programmierende Einschaltverzögerung von bis zu 18 Sekunden vorgesehen. Während dieser Zeit ist der Hörgeräteausgang (Signalausgabe) stumm geschaltet bzw. es wird eine optionale Startmelodie gespielt und die Bedienelemente (z.B. Programmumschalter, Lautstärkesteller) sind deaktiviert. Diese Einschaltverzögerungszeit ist in der Praxis, vor allem bei älteren Leuten, oft gerade ausreichend, um das Gerät einzusetzen.Current hearing aids are designed to provide a turn-on delay of up to 18 seconds to be programmed by the acoustician. During this time, the hearing aid output (signal output) is muted or an optional start melody is played and the controls (eg program switch, volume control) are deactivated. This turn-on delay time is in practice, especially in older people, often just enough to use the device.
Häufig wird dann aber der Sitz des Hörgeräts nochmals korrigiert, die Frisur nochmals geordnet, usw. Dies hat oftmals eine unabsichtliche Verstellung der Bedienelemente zur Folge. Selbst wenn dies durch ein Tonsignal (Beep) angezeigt wird, so ist dies doch lästig und für den Benutzer verwirrend. Im Zusammenhang mit lernenden Hörgeräten kann hierdurch (wenn nicht bemerkt und sofort korrigiert) auch eine Fehlinterpretation der Benutzerpräferenz stattfinden. Möglich wäre in diesem Zusammenhang ein verzögertes Einschalten des Tonausgangs, wodurch zwar der "verwirrende" Beep entfällt, dafür jedoch auch die Information, dass ein Bedienelement verstellt wurde.Frequently, however, then the seat of the hearing aid is corrected again, the haircut rearranged, etc. This often results in an unintentional adjustment of the controls result. Even if this is indicated by a beep, this is annoying and confusing to the user. In connection with learning hearing aids, this can (if not noticed and corrected immediately) also lead to a misinterpretation of the user preference. It would be possible in this context, a delayed switching on the sound output, which eliminates the "confusing" Beep, but also the information that an operating element has been adjusted.
Eine generelle Verlängerung der Einschaltverzögerung erscheint zur Lösung dieses Problems auch deswegen nicht geeignet, da hierdurch neben einer Verzögerung bei der Benutzbarkeit des Hörgeräts auch die Möglichkeit der schnellen Funktionskontrolle wegfällt, letzteres vor allem bei Personen, die das Hörgerät nicht selbst einsetzen (Kinder !).A general extension of the switch-on delay does not seem to be suitable for the solution of this problem, because in addition to a delay in the usability of the hearing aid and the possibility of quick function control is omitted, the latter especially in people who do not use the hearing aid themselves (children!).
Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand der Zeichnung, die eine Figur umfasst, erläutert.In the following the invention will be explained with reference to the drawing, which comprises a figure.
Die Figur zeigt die funktionale Struktur eines Hörgerätes zusammen mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Bedienungskontrolleinrichtung BEC.The figure shows the functional structure of a hearing aid together with an operating control device BEC according to the invention.
Die Struktur stellt folgende Elemente eines Hörgerätes dar. Ein Mikrophon MIC, eine Signalverarbeitungseinrichtung SIGV, eine Signalausgabe SP (elektroakustischer Wandler), einen Einschalter ON, eine Einschaltkontrolleinrichtung ONC, ein Bedienelement BE und eine Bedienungskontrolleinrichtung BEC zur Kontrolle von Bedienelementen.The structure represents the following elements of a hearing aid. A microphone MIC, a signal processing device SIGV, a signal output SP (electroacoustic transducer), a power ON, a power ONC, a control BE and a control device BEC control of controls.
Bedienelemente BE eines Hörgeräts können auf die verschiedenste Art und Weise realisiert sein, z.B. als Taster, als Drehrad (mit oder ohne Anschlag), als Pushbutton, als zwei- oder mehrstufiger Kipp- oder Drehschalter, als Schiebeschalter oder als kombinierte Dreh-Druckschalter, ähnlich einem "Mausrad" im Computerbereich. Auch "Touchpads" oder ähnliche Elemente, wie z.B. vom Apple I-Pod bekannt, sind denkbar.Operating elements BE of a hearing device can be implemented in a variety of ways, eg as a push button, as a rotary wheel (with or without stop), as a pushbutton, as a two-stage or multi-level tilting or rotary switch, as a slide switch or as a combined rotary-push switch, similar to a "mouse wheel" in the computer field. Also, "touchpads" or similar elements, such as the Apple I-Pod known, are conceivable.
Bei der Einschaltkontrolleinrichtung ONC und der Bedienungskontrolleinrichtung BEC zur Kontrolle von Bedienelementen handelt es sich um Elemente, die sowohl hardwaremäßig in Form von elektronischen Schaltungen als auch rein softwaremäßig in einem Mikroprozessor realisiert sein können.The ONC control device and the BEC control device for controlling operating elements are elements which can be implemented both in terms of hardware in the form of electronic circuits and purely in terms of software in a microprocessor.
Gemäß der Erfindung wird nun unabhängig von einer möglichen Einschaltverzögerung, die nach dem Betätigen des Einschalters ON durch die Einschaltkontrolleinrichtung ONC bewirkt wird, eine davon separate Verzögerung der Freigabe von am Hörgerät angebrachten benutzerkontrollierten Bedienelementen BE durchgeführt (im folgenden wird diese Verzögerung auch als Freigabeverzögerung bezeichnet), die durch eine Einrichtung BEC zur Kontrolle von Bedienelementen realisiert wird. Die Dauer (Zeitspanne) der genannten Freigabeverzögerung ist vorzugsweise einstellbar und vorzugsweise länger als die Dauer der Einschaltverzögerung gewählt. Die Freigabeverzögerung ist außerdem vorzugsweise abschaltbar realisiert.According to the invention, regardless of a possible switch-on delay, which is effected after the ON switch is actuated by the switch-on control device ONC, a separate delay of the release of user-controlled operating elements BE attached to the hearing device is carried out (hereinafter this delay is also referred to as release delay). , which is realized by a device BEC for control of operating elements. The duration (time span) of said release delay is preferably adjustable and is preferably chosen to be longer than the duration of the switch-on delay. The release delay is also preferably realized switched off.
Während der Verzögerungszeit der Freigabeverzögerung läuft die Signalerfassung und Verarbeitung SIGV im Gerät bereits wie im normalen Betrieb, die Signalausgabe SP hängt von einer ggf. vorhandenen Einschaltverzögerung ab, von der die Freigabeverzögerung unabhängig realisiert ist. Als Zeitspannen für die neue Verzögerung der Freigabe der Bedienelemente sind Bereiche zwischen 10 Sekunden und 2 Minuten in Betracht zu ziehen. Zur Indikation, dass die Bedienelemente bereit sind, kann ein kurzes Tonsignal verwendet werden (z.B. "Volume default" oder der dem aktuellen Programm entsprechende Beep). Bei Geräten mit Fernbedienung kann ferner vorgesehen werden, diese mittels Batteriefachschalter nur in Standbybetrieb zu schalten und dann mittels Fernbedienung in einem oder zwei Schritten, die Verstärkungsleistung zu aktivieren und die Freigabe der benutzerkontrollierten Bedienelemente (Benutzercontrols) zu ermöglichen.During the delay time of the enable delay, the signal acquisition and processing SIGV already runs in the device as in normal operation, the signal output SP depends on a possibly existing switch-on delay, from which the enable delay is realized independently. The periods for the new delay of release of the controls are ranges between 10 seconds and 2 minutes. To indicate that the controls are ready, a short beep may be used (eg "Volume default" or the beep corresponding to the current program). For devices with remote control can also be provided to switch them by means of battery switch only in standby mode and then by remote control in one or two steps to enable the gain and allow the release of the user-controlled controls (user controls).
Weiter kann die Einrichtung BEC zur Kontrolle von Bedienelementen so ausgeführt werden, dass ein benutzerkontrolliertes Bedienelement (z.B. Programmschalter) bei einem langen Druck oder mehrfacher Betätigung in einem definierten Zeitintervall ("Doppelclick") oder einer Betätigung des Lautstärkestellers über einen bestimmten Regelbereich hinaus sofort freigegeben werden. Hiermit kann eine eingestellte Verzögerung durch den Benutzer umgangen werden und sofort eine Einstellung vorgenommen werden. Langer Druck ist auch ein automatisches Verhalten, wenn das Hörgerät für den Benutzer nicht zu funktionieren scheint, weil der Benutzer vergessen hat, dass der Programmsteller oder Lautstärkesteller (Volume Control) erst nach einiger Zeit aktiv wird. Ein derartiger Mechanismus kann auch in Verbindung mit der derzeitigen Einschaltverzögerung verwendet werden, um das Hörgerät sofort betriebsbereit zu machen.Furthermore, the device BEC for controlling operating elements can be designed such that a user-controlled operating element (eg program switch) is released immediately after a long press or multiple actuation in a defined time interval ("double click") or an actuation of the volume control over a certain control range , This allows a user to bypass a set delay and immediately make a setting. Long press is also an automatic behavior if the hearing aid does not seem to work for the user because the user has forgotten that the programmer or volume control will take some time to become active. Such a mechanism can also be used in conjunction with the current switch-on delay to make the hearing aid immediately ready for use.
Durch die erfindungsgemäß verzögerte Aktivierung der benutzerkontrollierten Bedienelemente, getrennt von einer eventuellen Einschaltverzögerung, d.h. einer Verzögerung der Aktivierung der Verstärkung und/oder Signalausgabe, wird das unbeabsichtigte Verstellen von Bedienelementen während des Einsetzens des Hörgerätes verhindert. Kontrolltöne bzw. die Möglichkeiten der sofortigen Aktivierung erhöhen den Nutzen und Komfort des Hörgeräts.By the invention delayed activation of the user-controlled controls, separated from a possible switch-on delay, i. a delay in the activation of the gain and / or signal output, the unintentional adjustment of controls during the insertion of the hearing aid is prevented. Control tones or the possibilities of immediate activation increase the benefit and comfort of the hearing aid.
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gekennzeichnet durch
eine Bedienungskontrolleinrichtung (BEC), die zusätzlich zu einer möglichen Einschaltverzögerung eine von dieser separate Verzögerung der Freigabe der am Hörgerät angebrachten benutzerkontrollierten Bedienelemente durchführt.hearing aid
marked by
an operator control device (BEC) which, in addition to a possible switch-on delay, performs a user-controlled operator control element release separate from the delay of release of the hearing aid.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Zeitspanne (Dauer) der genannten separaten Verzögerung einstellbar ist.Hearing aid according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the period of time (duration) of said separate delay is adjustable.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Zeitspanne (Dauer) der genannten separaten Verzögerung länger als die Zeitspanne der möglichen Einschaltverzögerung eingestellt ist.Hearing aid according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that
the period (duration) of said separate delay is set longer than the period of the possible switch-on delay.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Hörgerät ein kurzes Tonsignal abgibt, wenn die genannte Verzögerung abgelaufen ist und die Bedienelemente bereit sind.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that
the hearing aid emits a short beep when said delay has expired and the controls are ready.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Bedienungskontrolleinrichtung so ausgeführt ist, dass sie bei einer definierten Bedienung eines bestimmten Bedienelements durch den Benutzer mindestens ein benutzerkontrolliertes Bedienelement sofort freigibt.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that
the operation control device is designed so that it releases at least one user-controlled operating element at a defined operation of a specific operating element by the user immediately.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Bedienungskontrolleinrichtung so ausgeführt ist, dass sie bei einer definierten Bedienung eines bestimmten Bedienelements durch den Benutzer alle benutzerkontrollierten Bedienelemente sofort freigibt.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that
the operation control device is designed so that they are at a defined operation of a particular operating element immediately releases all user-controlled controls by the user.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
es sich bei der genannten definierten Bedienung um einen langen Druck auf ein bestimmtes Bedienelement oder eine mehrfache Betätigung eines Bedienelements innerhalb eines definierten Zeitintervall handelt.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized in that
the said defined operation is a long press on a specific operating element or a multiple actuation of an operating element within a defined time interval.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
es sich bei der genannten bestimmten Bedienung um die Betätigung des Lautstärkestellers über einen bestimmten Regelbereich hinaus handelt.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 6,
characterized in that
it is in the said specific operation to the operation of the volume control over a certain control range addition.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Bedienungskontrolleinrichtung so ausgeführt ist, dass sie bei einer definierten Bedienung eines bestimmten Bedienelements durch den Benutzer das Hörgerät insgesamt sofort betriebsbereit macht.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 8,
characterized in that
the operation control device is designed so that it makes the hearing aid as a whole immediately ready for operation at a defined operation of a particular operating element by the user.
gekennzeichnet durch
eine Fernbedienung, durch die bei dem Hörgerät in einem oder zwei Schritten die Verstärkungsleistung und die Freigabe der benutzerkontrollierten Bedienelemente aktivierbar ist.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 9,
marked by
a remote control, by the hearing aid in one or two steps, the amplification power and the release of the user-controlled controls is activated.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
im Rahmen der Aktivierung des Hörgeräts eine Verzögerung der Freigabe der am Hörgerät angebrachten benutzerkontrollierten Bedienelemente durchgeführt wird.Method for operating a hearing aid,
characterized in that
as part of the activation of the hearing aid, a delay in the release of the user-controlled controls attached to the hearing aid is performed.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die genannte Verzögerung unabhängig von einer Verzögerung des Hörgerät-Ausgangs durchgeführt wird.Method according to claim 11,
characterized in that
said delay is performed independently of a delay of the hearing aid output.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
von dem Hörgerät ein kurzes Tonsignal abgegeben wird, wenn die genannte Verzögerung abgelaufen ist und die Bedienelemente bereit sind.Method according to claim 11 or 12,
characterized in that
a short beep is issued by the hearing aid when said delay has expired and the controls are ready.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
bei einer definierten Bedienung eines bestimmten Bedienelements durch den Benutzer mindestens ein benutzerkontrolliertes Bedienelement sofort freigegeben wird.Method according to one of claims 11 to 13,
characterized in that
at least one user-controlled operating element is released immediately upon a defined operation of a specific operating element by the user.
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