EP2249584A2 - Assembly and method for wireless data transmission between hearing aids - Google Patents

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EP2249584A2
EP2249584A2 EP10156064A EP10156064A EP2249584A2 EP 2249584 A2 EP2249584 A2 EP 2249584A2 EP 10156064 A EP10156064 A EP 10156064A EP 10156064 A EP10156064 A EP 10156064A EP 2249584 A2 EP2249584 A2 EP 2249584A2
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  • the invention relates to a specified in claim 1 arrangement and a specified in claim 8 method for wireless data transmission between hearing aids.
  • Hearing aids are portable hearing aids that are used to care for the hearing impaired.
  • different types of hearing aids such as behind-the-ear hearing aids, hearing aids with external earphones and in-the-ear hearing aids, e.g. also provided Concha hearing aids or channel hearing aids.
  • the hearing aids listed by way of example are worn on the outer ear or in the ear canal.
  • bone conduction hearing aids, implantable or vibrotactile hearing aids are also available on the market. The stimulation of the damaged hearing takes place either mechanically or electrically.
  • Hearing aids have in principle as essential components an input transducer, an amplifier and an output transducer.
  • the input transducer is usually a sound receiver, z. As a microphone, and / or an electromagnetic receiver, for. B. an induction coil.
  • the output transducer is usually used as an electroacoustic transducer, z. As miniature speaker, or as an electromechanical transducer, z. B. bone conduction, realized.
  • the amplifier is usually integrated in a signal processing unit.
  • FIG. 1 illustrated by the example of a behind-the-ear hearing aid 1.
  • a hearing aid housing 2 for carrying behind the ear one or more microphones 3 are incorporated for receiving the sound from the environment.
  • a signal processing unit 4 which is also integrated in the hearing aid housing 2, processes the microphone signals and amplifies them.
  • the output signal of the signal processing unit 4 is transmitted to a loudspeaker or receiver 5, which emits an acoustic signal.
  • the sound is optionally transmitted via a sound tube, not shown, which is fixed with an earmold in the ear canal, to the eardrum of the hearing aid wearer.
  • the energy supply of the hearing device 1 and in particular the signal processing unit 4 is effected by a likewise integrated into the hearing aid housing 2 battery 6.
  • a transmitting / receiving antenna 7 the hearing aid 1 with a remote control or binaural supply with another hearing aid wirelessly exchange data.
  • the object is achieved with the arrangement for wireless data transmission between hearing aids of independent claim 1 and the method for wireless transmission of data between hearing aids of independent claim 8.
  • the invention claims an arrangement for wireless data transmission between hearing aids with an external unit that generates and outputs a carrier signal.
  • the arrangement also comprises a first hearing aid with a first transponder, which modulates and backscatters the carrier signal, and a second hearing aid with a second transponder, which receives the carrier signal backscattered and modulated by the first transponder.
  • the invention offers the advantage that in a hearing aid for wireless data transmission little to no additional energy is needed. The energy of the data transmission provides the carrier signal of the external unit.
  • the carrier signal can be high-frequency. As a result, high data transmission ranges and transmission rates can be achieved.
  • the frequency of the carrier signal may be in the UHF range.
  • the first transponder can be supplied exclusively by the carrier signal with operating power.
  • the advantage of this is that the battery of a hearing aid is not claimed.
  • the modulated carrier signal from the first to the second hearing aid to be transmitted data. This ensures data exchange.
  • the first transponder may comprise a first antenna and the second transponder may comprise a second antenna.
  • the carrier signal can be received and radiated or backscattered.
  • the external unit may be designed as a hearing aid remote control.
  • the advantage of this is the shared use of an already existing external unit for data transmission between hearing aids.
  • the first hearing device can be supplied with operating power by the carrier signal.
  • the carrier signal may be high-frequency.
  • the method can transmit data from the first to the second hearing device by the modulation of the carrier signal.
  • the carrier signal can be modulated by a first transponder in the first hearing device and backscattered or forward scattered.
  • the modulation of the carrier signal may comprise an amplitude modulation or a phase modulation.
  • FIG. 2 shows an inventive arrangement in the form of a block diagram.
  • a first and a second hearing aid 11, 12 are arranged at the head 10 of a hearing aid wearer.
  • the first hearing device 11 comprises a first transponder 13 with a first antenna 17.
  • the second hearing device 12 comprises a second transponder 13 with a second antenna 17.
  • An external unit 15, for example a hearing device remote control, comprises a UHF transmission unit 16, which emits a carrier signal 20 in the range 856 to 920 MHz.
  • the first transponder 17 receives the carrier signal 20, modulates it with the data to be transmitted to the second hearing aid 12, and scatters the thus modulated carrier signal 21 back or forward.
  • the second transponder 14 receives the modulated, backscattered carrier signal 21, demodulates it and so can receive the transmitted data.
  • the modulation is preferably an amplitude or phase modulation.
  • the first transponder 13 Since the second transponder 18 also receives the unmodulated carrier signal 20 directly, the first transponder 13 must additionally encode the scattered signal 21 for reliable transmission.
  • the first transponder 13 comprises a first antenna 17 for receiving the carrier signal 20 and an integrated circuit (not shown) connected to the first antenna 17.
  • the second transponder 14 comprises a second antenna 18 for receiving the scattered and modulated carrier signal 21 and an integrated circuit (not shown) connected to the second antenna 18.
  • the antennas 17 and 18 are planar antennas.
  • the carrier signal 20 can transmit so much energy to the first transponder 13 that the first transponder 13 is supplied with operating power exclusively by the carrier signal 20.
  • the invention offers the advantage that little or no additional energy is required in the first hearing device 11 for wireless data transmission.
  • the power for the supply of the first transponder 13 is supplied by the carrier signal 20 of the remote control 15.
  • FIG. 2 Of course, analogously apply to a data transmission from the second hearing device 12 to the first hearing device 11.

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The arrangement has an external unit (15) i.e. hearing aid remote control, producing an unmodulated carrier signal (20). A hearing aid (11) comprises a transponder (13), which receives the unmodulated carrier signal. Data to be transferred is modulated by the unmodulated carrier signal. The hearing aid backscatters a modulated carrier signal (21). Another hearing aid (12) comprises another transponder (14), which adjusts the backscattered and modulated carrier signal. Frequency of the unmodulated and modulated carrier signals lies in UHF range. An independent claim is also included for a method for wireless transmission between two hearing aids.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine im Patentanspruch 1 angegebene Anordnung und ein im Patentanspruch 8 angegebenes Verfahren zur drahtlosen Datenübertragung zwischen Hörgeräten.The invention relates to a specified in claim 1 arrangement and a specified in claim 8 method for wireless data transmission between hearing aids.

Hörgeräte sind tragbare Hörvorrichtungen, die zur Versorgung von Schwerhörenden dienen. Um den zahlreichen individuellen Bedürfnissen entgegenzukommen, werden unterschiedliche Bauformen von Hörgeräten wie Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräte, Hörgerät mit externem Hörer und In-dem-Ohr Hörgeräte, z.B. auch Concha-Hörgeräte oder Kanal-Hörgeräte bereitgestellt. Die beispielhaft aufgeführten Hörgeräte werden am Außenohr oder im Gehörgang getragen. Darüber hinaus stehen auf dem Markt aber auch Knochenleitungshörhilfen, implantierbare oder vibrotaktile Hörhilfen zur Verfügung. Dabei erfolgt die Stimulation des geschädigten Gehörs entweder mechanisch oder elektrisch.Hearing aids are portable hearing aids that are used to care for the hearing impaired. In order to meet the numerous individual needs, different types of hearing aids such as behind-the-ear hearing aids, hearing aids with external earphones and in-the-ear hearing aids, e.g. also provided Concha hearing aids or channel hearing aids. The hearing aids listed by way of example are worn on the outer ear or in the ear canal. In addition, bone conduction hearing aids, implantable or vibrotactile hearing aids are also available on the market. The stimulation of the damaged hearing takes place either mechanically or electrically.

Hörgeräte besitzen prinzipiell als wesentliche Komponenten einen Eingangswandler, einen Verstärker und einen Ausgangswandler. Der Eingangswandler ist in der Regel ein Schallempfänger, z. B. ein Mikrofon, und/oder ein elektromagnetischer Empfänger, z. B. eine Induktionsspule. Der Ausgangswandler ist meist als elektroakustischer Wandler, z. B. Miniaturlautsprecher, oder als elektromechanischer Wandler, z. B. Knochenleitungshörer, realisiert. Der Verstärker ist üblicherweise in eine Signalverarbeitungseinheit integriert. Dieser prinzipielle Aufbau ist in Figur 1 am Beispiel eines Hinter-dem-Ohr Hörgeräts 1 dargestellt. In ein Hörgerätegehäuse 2 zum Tragen hinter dem Ohr sind ein oder mehrere Mikrofone 3 zur Aufnahme des Schalls aus der Umgebung eingebaut. Eine Signalverarbeitungseinheit 4, die ebenfalls in das Hörgerätegehäuse 2 integriert ist, verarbeitet die Mikrofonsignale und verstärkt sie. Das Ausgangssignal der Signalverarbeitungseinheit 4 wird an einen Lautsprecher bzw. Hörer 5 übertragen, der ein akustisches Signal ausgibt. Der Schall wird gegebenenfalls über einen nicht dargestellten Schallschlauch, der mit einer Otoplastik im Gehörgang fixiert ist, zum Trommelfell des Hörgeräteträgers übertragen. Die Energieversorgung des Hörgeräts 1 und insbesondere die der Signalverarbeitungseinheit 4 erfolgt durch eine ebenfalls ins Hörgerätegehäuse 2 integrierte Batterie 6. Mit Hilfe einer Sende-/Empfangsantenne 7 kann das Hörgerät 1 mit einer Fernbedienung oder zur binauralen Versorgung mit einem weiteren Hörgerät Daten drahtlos austauschen.Hearing aids have in principle as essential components an input transducer, an amplifier and an output transducer. The input transducer is usually a sound receiver, z. As a microphone, and / or an electromagnetic receiver, for. B. an induction coil. The output transducer is usually used as an electroacoustic transducer, z. As miniature speaker, or as an electromechanical transducer, z. B. bone conduction, realized. The amplifier is usually integrated in a signal processing unit. This basic structure is in FIG. 1 illustrated by the example of a behind-the-ear hearing aid 1. In a hearing aid housing 2 for carrying behind the ear, one or more microphones 3 are incorporated for receiving the sound from the environment. A signal processing unit 4, which is also integrated in the hearing aid housing 2, processes the microphone signals and amplifies them. The output signal of the signal processing unit 4 is transmitted to a loudspeaker or receiver 5, which emits an acoustic signal. The sound is optionally transmitted via a sound tube, not shown, which is fixed with an earmold in the ear canal, to the eardrum of the hearing aid wearer. The energy supply of the hearing device 1 and in particular the signal processing unit 4 is effected by a likewise integrated into the hearing aid housing 2 battery 6. Using a transmitting / receiving antenna 7, the hearing aid 1 with a remote control or binaural supply with another hearing aid wirelessly exchange data.

Bekannte Lösungen zur drahtlosen Datenkommunikation bei Hörgeräten basieren auf einer induktiven Übertragung bei niedrigen Frequenzen. Dabei muss der Sender im Hörgerät die Energie für ein moduliertes magnetisches Feld zur Verfügung stellen. Für höhere Datenübertragungen können elektromagnetische Übertragungsverfahren mit höheren Frequenzen, beispielsweise Bluetooth, zum Einsatz kommen. Ihr Energiebedarf ist aber noch größer als bei rein induktiven Lösungen.Known solutions for wireless data communication in hearing aids are based on an inductive transmission at low frequencies. The transmitter in the hearing aid must provide the energy for a modulated magnetic field. For higher data transmissions, electromagnetic transmission methods with higher frequencies, for example Bluetooth, can be used. Their energy requirement is even greater than with purely inductive solutions.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung eine Anordnung und ein dazugehöriges Verfahren zur energieeffizienten drahtlosen Datenübertragung zwischen Hörgeräten anzugeben.It is an object of the invention to provide an arrangement and an associated method for energy-efficient wireless data transmission between hearing aids.

Gemäß der Erfindung wird die gestellte Aufgabe mit der Anordnung zur drahtlosen Datenübertragung zwischen Hörgeräten des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs 1 und dem Verfahren zum drahtlosen Übertragen von Daten zwischen Hörgeräten des unabhängigen Patentanspruchs 8 gelöst.According to the invention, the object is achieved with the arrangement for wireless data transmission between hearing aids of independent claim 1 and the method for wireless transmission of data between hearing aids of independent claim 8.

Die Erfindung beansprucht eine Anordnung zur drahtlosen Datenübertragung zwischen Hörgeräten mit einer externen Einheit, die ein Trägersignal erzeugt und abgibt. Die Anordnung umfasst außerdem ein erstes Hörgerät mit einem ersten Transponder, der das Trägersignal moduliert und rückstreut bzw. vorwärts streut, und ein zweites Hörgerät mit einem zweiten Transponder, der das vom ersten Transponder rückgestreute und modulierte Trägersignal aufnimmt. Die Erfindung bietet den Vorteil, dass in einem Hörgerät für eine drahtlose Datenübertragung wenig bis gar keine zusätzliche Energie benötigt wird. Die Energie der Datenübertragung liefert das Trägersignal der externen Einheit.The invention claims an arrangement for wireless data transmission between hearing aids with an external unit that generates and outputs a carrier signal. The arrangement also comprises a first hearing aid with a first transponder, which modulates and backscatters the carrier signal, and a second hearing aid with a second transponder, which receives the carrier signal backscattered and modulated by the first transponder. The invention offers the advantage that in a hearing aid for wireless data transmission little to no additional energy is needed. The energy of the data transmission provides the carrier signal of the external unit.

In einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann das Trägersignal hochfrequent sein. Dadurch sind hohe Datenübertragungsreichweiten und Übertragungsraten erzielbar.In a development of the invention, the carrier signal can be high-frequency. As a result, high data transmission ranges and transmission rates can be achieved.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform kann die Frequenz des Trägersignals im UHF-Bereich liegen.In a further embodiment, the frequency of the carrier signal may be in the UHF range.

Des Weiteren kann der erste Transponder ausschließlich durch das Trägersignal mit Betriebsleistung versorgbar sein. Vorteilhaft daran ist, dass die Batterie eines Hörgeräts nicht beansprucht wird.Furthermore, the first transponder can be supplied exclusively by the carrier signal with operating power. The advantage of this is that the battery of a hearing aid is not claimed.

Vorteilhaft kann das modulierte Trägersignal vom ersten zum zweiten Hörgerät zu übertragende Daten enthalten. Dadurch wird ein Datenaustausch sicher gestellt.Advantageously, the modulated carrier signal from the first to the second hearing aid to be transmitted data. This ensures data exchange.

In einer Weiterbildung können der erste Transponder eine erste Antenne und der zweite Transponder eine zweite Antenne umfassen. Dadurch kann das Trägersignal empfangen und abgestrahlt bzw. rückgestreut werden.In a development, the first transponder may comprise a first antenna and the second transponder may comprise a second antenna. As a result, the carrier signal can be received and radiated or backscattered.

Außerdem kann die externe Einheit als Hörgeräte-Fernbedienung ausgebildet sein. Vorteilhaft daran ist die Mitbenutzung einer bereits vorhanden externen Einheit zur Datenübertragung zwischen Hörgeräten.In addition, the external unit may be designed as a hearing aid remote control. The advantage of this is the shared use of an already existing external unit for data transmission between hearing aids.

Die Erfindung beansprucht auch ein Verfahren zur drahtlosen Datenübertragung zwischen Hörgeräten mit folgenden Schritten:

  • Abgeben eines Trägersignals durch eine externe Einheit,
  • Modulieren des Trägersignals durch ein erstes Hörgerät,
  • Rückstreuen des modulierten Trägersignals durch das erste Hörgerät und
  • Aufnehmen des rückgestreuten bzw. vorwärtsgestreuten und modulierten Trägersignals durch ein zweites Hörgerät.
The invention also claims a method for wireless data transmission between hearing aids with the following steps:
  • Delivering a carrier signal through an external unit,
  • Modulating the carrier signal by a first hearing aid,
  • Backscattering of the modulated carrier signal by the first hearing aid and
  • Receiving the backscattered or forward scattered and modulated carrier signal by a second hearing aid.

In einer Weiterbildung des Verfahrens kann das erste Hörgerät durch das Trägersignal mit Betriebsleistung versorgt werden.In a development of the method, the first hearing device can be supplied with operating power by the carrier signal.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des Verfahrens kann das Trägersignal hochfrequent sein.In a preferred embodiment of the method, the carrier signal may be high-frequency.

Des Weiteren kann das Verfahren durch die Modulation des Trägersignals Daten vom ersten zum zweiten Hörgerät übertragen.Furthermore, the method can transmit data from the first to the second hearing device by the modulation of the carrier signal.

Außerdem kann das Trägersignal durch einen ersten Transponder im ersten Hörgerät moduliert und rückgestreut bzw. vorwärts gestreut werden.In addition, the carrier signal can be modulated by a first transponder in the first hearing device and backscattered or forward scattered.

In einer Weiterbildung des Verfahrens kann die Modulation des Trägersignals eine Amplitudenmodulation oder eine Phasenmodulation umfassen.In a development of the method, the modulation of the carrier signal may comprise an amplitude modulation or a phase modulation.

Weitere Besonderheiten und Vorteile der Erfindung werden aus den nachfolgenden Erläuterungen eines Ausführungsbeispiels anhand einer schematischen Zeichnung ersichtlich.Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following explanations of an embodiment with reference to a schematic drawing.

Es zeigen:

Figur 1:
ein Hinter-dem-Ohr-Hörgerät gemäß Stand der Technik und
Figur 2:
ein Blockschaltbild einer Anordnung zur Datenübertragung mit einem Trägersignal.
Show it:
FIG. 1:
a behind-the-ear hearing aid according to the prior art and
FIG. 2:
a block diagram of an arrangement for data transmission with a carrier signal.

Figur 2 zeigt eine erfindungsgemäße Anordnung in Form eines Blockschaltbilds. Am Kopf 10 eines Hörgeräteträgers sind ein erstes und ein zweites Hörgerät 11, 12 angeordnet. Das erste Hörgerät 11 umfasst einen ersten Transponder 13 mit einer ersten Antenne 17. Das zweite Hörgerät 12 umfasst einen zweiten Transponder 13 mit einer zweiten Antenne 17. Eine externe Einheit 15, beispielsweise eine Hörgeräte-Fernbedienung, umfasst eine UHF-Sendeeinheit 16, die ein Trägersignal 20 im Bereich 856 bis 920 MHz aussendet. FIG. 2 shows an inventive arrangement in the form of a block diagram. At the head 10 of a hearing aid wearer, a first and a second hearing aid 11, 12 are arranged. The first hearing device 11 comprises a first transponder 13 with a first antenna 17. The second hearing device 12 comprises a second transponder 13 with a second antenna 17. An external unit 15, for example a hearing device remote control, comprises a UHF transmission unit 16, which emits a carrier signal 20 in the range 856 to 920 MHz.

Der erste Transponder 17 empfängt das Trägersignal 20, moduliert es mit den an das zweite Hörgerät 12 zu übertragenden Daten, und streut das derart modulierte Trägersignal 21 zurück bzw. vorwärts. Der zweite Transponder 14 empfängt das modulierte, rückgestreute bzw. vorwärtsgestreute Trägesignal 21, demoduliert es und kann so die übertragenen Daten empfangen. Die Modulation ist vorzugsweise eine Amplituden- oder Phasenmodulation.The first transponder 17 receives the carrier signal 20, modulates it with the data to be transmitted to the second hearing aid 12, and scatters the thus modulated carrier signal 21 back or forward. The second transponder 14 receives the modulated, backscattered carrier signal 21, demodulates it and so can receive the transmitted data. The modulation is preferably an amplitude or phase modulation.

Da der zweite Transponder 18 das unmodulierte Trägersignal 20 auch auf direktem Weg empfängt, muss für eine verlässliche Übertragung der erste Transponder 13 das gestreute Signal 21 zusätzlich codieren.Since the second transponder 18 also receives the unmodulated carrier signal 20 directly, the first transponder 13 must additionally encode the scattered signal 21 for reliable transmission.

Der erste Transponder 13 umfasst eine erste Antenne 17 zum Empfangen des Trägersignals 20 und eine mit der ersten Antenne 17 verbundene, nicht dargestellte integrierte Schaltung. Der zweite Transponder 14 umfasst eine zweite Antenne 18 zum Empfangen des gestreuten und modulierten Trägersignals 21 und eine mit der zweiten Antenne 18 verbundene, nicht dargestellte integrierte Schaltung. Bevorzugt sind die Antennen 17 und 18 Planarantennen.The first transponder 13 comprises a first antenna 17 for receiving the carrier signal 20 and an integrated circuit (not shown) connected to the first antenna 17. The second transponder 14 comprises a second antenna 18 for receiving the scattered and modulated carrier signal 21 and an integrated circuit (not shown) connected to the second antenna 18. Preferably, the antennas 17 and 18 are planar antennas.

Das Trägersignal 20 kann derart viel Energie an den ersten Transponder 13 übertragen, dass der erste Transponder 13 ausschließlich durch das Trägersignal 20 mit Betriebsleistung versorgt wird.The carrier signal 20 can transmit so much energy to the first transponder 13 that the first transponder 13 is supplied with operating power exclusively by the carrier signal 20.

Die Erfindung bietet den Vorteil, dass in dem ersten Hörgerät 11 für eine drahtlose Datenübertragung wenig bis gar keine zusätzliche Energie benötigt wird. Die Energie für die Versorgung des ersten Transponders 13 wird vom Trägersignal 20 der Fernbedienung 15 geliefert.The invention offers the advantage that little or no additional energy is required in the first hearing device 11 for wireless data transmission. The power for the supply of the first transponder 13 is supplied by the carrier signal 20 of the remote control 15.

Die Erläuterungen der Figur 2 gelten selbstverständlich analog für eine Datenübertragung vom zweiten Hörgerät 12 zum ersten Hörgerät 11.The explanations of FIG. 2 Of course, analogously apply to a data transmission from the second hearing device 12 to the first hearing device 11.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Hörgeräthearing Aid
22
Hörgerätegehäusehearing aid housing
33
Mikrofonmicrophone
44
SignalverarbeitungseinheitSignal processing unit
55
Hörerreceiver
66
Batteriebattery
77
Sende-/EmpfangsantenneTransmitting / receiving antenna
1010
Kopf eines HörgeräteträgersHead of a hearing aid wearer
1111
erstes Hörgerätfirst hearing aid
1212
zweites Hörgerätsecond hearing aid
1313
erster Transponderfirst transponder
1414
zweiter Transpondersecond transponder
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externe Einheit / Hörgeräte-Fernbedienungexternal unit / hearing aid remote control
1616
UHF-SendeeinheitUHF transmitter unit
1717
erste Antennefirst antenna
1818
zweite Antennesecond antenna
2020
Trägersignalcarrier signal
2121
rückgestreutes / vorwärts gestreutes Trägersignalbackscattered / forward scattered carrier signal

Claims (14)

Anordnung zur drahtlosen Datenübertragung zwischen Hörgeräten (11, 12),
gekennzeichnet durch: - eine externe Einheit (15), die ein Trägersignal (20) erzeugt und abgibt, - ein erstes Hörgerät (11) mit einem ersten Transponder (13), der das Trägersignal (20) moduliert und rückstreut, und - ein zweites Hörgerät (12) mit einem zweiten Transponder (14), der das vom ersten Transponder (13) rückgestreute und modulierte Trägersignal (21) aufnimmt. Arrangement for wireless data transmission between hearing aids (11, 12),
characterized by : an external unit (15) which generates and outputs a carrier signal (20), a first hearing aid (11) having a first transponder (13) which modulates and backscatters the carrier signal (20), and - A second hearing aid (12) with a second transponder (14), which receives from the first transponder (13) backscattered and modulated carrier signal (21). Anordnung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Trägersignal (20, 21) hochfrequent ist.Arrangement according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the carrier signal (20, 21) is high frequency. Anordnung nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Frequenz des Trägersignals (20, 21) im UHF-Bereich liegt.Arrangement according to claim 2,
characterized,
that the frequency of the carrier signal (20, 21) lies in the UHF range. Anordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der erste Transponder (13) ausschließlich durch das Trägersignal (20) mit Betriebsleistung versorgbar ist.Arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized,
that the first transponder (13) can be supplied exclusively by the carrier signal (20) with operating power. Anordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das modulierte Trägersignal (21) von dem ersten zu dem zweiten Hörgerät (11, 12) zu übertragende Daten enthält.Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
in that the modulated carrier signal (21) contains data to be transmitted from the first to the second hearing device (11, 12). Anordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der erste Transponder (13) eine erste Antenne (17) und der zweite Transponder (14) eine zweite Antenne (18) umfasst.Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
in that the first transponder (13) comprises a first antenna (17) and the second transponder (14) comprises a second antenna (18). Anordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die externe Einheit (15) als Hörgeräte-Fernbedienung ausgebildet ist.Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the external unit (15) is designed as a hearing aid remote control. Verfahren zur drahtlosen Datenübertragung zwischen Hörgeräten (11, 12),
gekennzeichnet durch: - Abgeben eines Trägersignals (20) durch eine externe Einheit (15), - Modulieren des Trägersignals (20) durch ein erstes Hörgerät (11), - Rückstreuen des modulierten Trägersignals (21) durch das erste Hörgerät (11) und - Aufnehmen des rückgestreuten und modulierten Trägersignals (21) durch ein zweites Hörgerät (12). Method for wireless data transmission between hearing aids (11, 12),
characterized by : Outputting a carrier signal (20) by an external unit (15), Modulating the carrier signal (20) by a first hearing device (11), - Backscattering of the modulated carrier signal (21) by the first hearing aid (11) and - Receiving the backscattered and modulated carrier signal (21) by a second hearing aid (12). Verfahren nach Anspruch 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das erste Hörgerät (11) mit Betriebsleistung durch das Trägersignal (20) versorgt wird.Method according to claim 8,
characterized,
in that the first hearing device (11) is supplied with operating power by the carrier signal (20). Verfahren nach Anspruch 8 oder 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Trägersignal (20, 21) hochfrequent ist.Method according to claim 8 or 9,
characterized,
that the carrier signal (20, 21) is high frequency. Verfahren nach Anspruch 10,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Frequenz des Trägersignals (20, 21) im UHF-Bereich liegt.Method according to claim 10,
characterized,
that the frequency of the carrier signal (20, 21) lies in the UHF range. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass durch die Modulation des Trägersignals (20) Daten von dem ersten zu dem zweiten Hörgerät (11, 12) übertragen werden.Method according to one of claims 8 to 11,
characterized,
in that data is transmitted from the first to the second hearing device (11, 12) by the modulation of the carrier signal (20). Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 12,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass das Trägersignal (20) durch einen ersten Transponder (13) im ersten Hörgerät (11) moduliert und rückgestreut wird.Method according to one of claims 8 to 12,
characterized,
is that the carrier signal (20) through a first transponder (13) in the first hearing aid (11) modulated and scattered back. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 13,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Modulation des Trägersignals (20) eine Amplitudenmodulation oder eine Phasenmodulation umfasst.Method according to one of claims 8 to 13,
characterized,
in that the modulation of the carrier signal (20) comprises an amplitude modulation or a phase modulation.
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