EP3275206A2 - Am ohr zu tragende vorrichtung - Google Patents

Am ohr zu tragende vorrichtung

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EP3275206A2
EP3275206A2 EP16725613.0A EP16725613A EP3275206A2 EP 3275206 A2 EP3275206 A2 EP 3275206A2 EP 16725613 A EP16725613 A EP 16725613A EP 3275206 A2 EP3275206 A2 EP 3275206A2
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Prior art keywords
ear
unit
anchor
load bearing
rotational
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French (fr)
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Vidar Sandanger
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Freebit AS
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Freebit AS
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Priority claimed from US14/666,046 external-priority patent/US20160100676A1/en
Priority claimed from EP15160323.0A external-priority patent/EP3073759A1/de
Application filed by Freebit AS filed Critical Freebit AS
Publication of EP3275206A2 publication Critical patent/EP3275206A2/de
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Classifications

    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/1016—Earpieces of the intra-aural type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/24—Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof
    • A61B5/316—Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods
    • A61B5/369—Electroencephalography [EEG]
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6801—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface
    • A61B5/6813—Specially adapted to be attached to a specific body part
    • A61B5/6814—Head
    • A61B5/6815—Ear
    • A61B5/6817—Ear canal
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B27/00—Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups G02B1/00 - G02B26/00, G02B30/00
    • G02B27/0093—Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups G02B1/00 - G02B26/00, G02B30/00 with means for monitoring data relating to the user, e.g. head-tracking, eye-tracking
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B27/00—Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups G02B1/00 - G02B26/00, G02B30/00
    • G02B27/01—Head-up displays
    • G02B27/017—Head mounted
    • G02B27/0176—Head mounted characterised by mechanical features
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C11/00—Non-optical adjuncts; Attachment thereof
    • G02C11/06—Hearing aids
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C11/00—Non-optical adjuncts; Attachment thereof
    • G02C11/10—Electronic devices other than hearing aids
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C11/00—Non-optical adjuncts; Attachment thereof
    • G02C11/12—Side shields for protection of the eyes
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R1/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones
    • H04R1/10—Earpieces; Attachments therefor ; Earphones; Monophonic headphones
    • H04R1/105—Earpiece supports, e.g. ear hooks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/103—Detecting, measuring or recording devices for testing the shape, pattern, colour, size or movement of the body or parts thereof, for diagnostic purposes
    • A61B5/11—Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor, mobility of a limb
    • A61B5/1107—Measuring contraction of parts of the body, e.g. organ, muscle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/68—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient
    • A61B5/6801—Arrangements of detecting, measuring or recording means, e.g. sensors, in relation to patient specially adapted to be attached to or worn on the body surface
    • A61B5/6802—Sensor mounted on worn items
    • A61B5/6803—Head-worn items, e.g. helmets, masks, headphones or goggles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/74—Details of notification to user or communication with user or patient ; user input means
    • A61B5/742—Details of notification to user or communication with user or patient ; user input means using visual displays
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B27/00—Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups G02B1/00 - G02B26/00, G02B30/00
    • G02B27/01—Head-up displays
    • G02B27/017—Head mounted
    • G02B2027/0178—Eyeglass type
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C1/00—Assemblies of lenses with bridges or browbars
    • G02C1/04—Bridge or browbar secured to or integral with partial rims, e.g. with partially-flexible rim for holding lens
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C2200/00—Generic mechanical aspects applicable to one or more of the groups G02C1/00 - G02C5/00 and G02C9/00 - G02C13/00 and their subgroups
    • G02C2200/08—Modular frames, easily exchangeable frame parts and lenses
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C3/00—Special supporting arrangements for lens assemblies or monocles
    • G02C3/003—Arrangements for fitting and securing to the head in the position of use
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C5/00—Constructions of non-optical parts
    • G02C5/14—Side-members
    • G02C5/146—Side-members having special front end
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
    • H04R2201/00—Details of transducers, loudspeakers or microphones covered by H04R1/00 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2201/10—Details of earpieces, attachments therefor, earphones or monophonic headphones covered by H04R1/10 but not provided for in any of its subgroups
    • H04R2201/107—Monophonic and stereophonic headphones with microphone for two-way hands free communication

Definitions

  • WO 201 1 /006681 relating to a hearing aid adapted for detecting brain waves and a method for adapting such a hearing aid.
  • the rotational stabiliser is a protrusion adapted to engage with an end surface of fossa triangularis.
  • the rotational stabiliser is a tragus support adapted to abut incisura anterior.
  • the member further comprises a connector for mechanical connectivity.
  • the member further comprises a connector for mechanical connectivity.
  • an ear-mounted optical device that comprises a load bearing ear unit.
  • the load-bearing ear unit comprises an anchor for stable attachment in an ear and a member extending forward from the anchor, wherein the anchor comprises a rotational stabiliser thereby stabilizing the member.
  • the optical device is one of a flash light, a display unit, a VR device, an IrDA-device, a photo diode, and a camera, and glasses.
  • the EEG device further comprises a nose support, adapted to connect the first and second members.
  • an ear-mounted device that comprises a load bearing ear unit and one or more sensors.
  • the load-bearing ear unit comprises an anchor for stable attachment in an ear and a member extending from the anchor, wherein the anchor further comprises a sensor adapted to detect signals when the device is worn by a user, from a part of the user's ear.
  • Figs. 5.1 and 5.2 depict two load-bearing ear units according to alternative embodiments.
  • Fig. 6 depicts a pair of glasses comprising two load-bearing ear units according to one embodiment.
  • Second arm extending backward
  • the ear unit comprises a counterbalance 520 at the rear of the of the ear unit. This is beneficial for particularly large payloads at the front 510 of the arm.
  • the counterbalance is detachably attached to the ear unit.
  • the counterbalance contains a power source such as a battery.
  • the member extends forward such that the front 510 is positioned to the side of the edge of the glasses, thereby avoiding interference with the use of glasses.
  • the attachment comprises a plug, for instance a USB plug, Firewire plug, providing power and/or data connectivity as well as mechanical connectivity.
  • the mechanical connectivity is further augmented by magnets, mechanical attachments or similar. These attachments are rotatably adjusted to accommodate a wider range of payloads in various
  • the payload is carrier 800 for placing a display.
  • the display is a cell phone 805.
  • the carrier is attached to at least one arm 504, 540 and is adapted to receive a display or a cell phone.
  • the carrier is provided with connectors 816, 817 that attach to the cell phone, either using flexible wire or more preferably using
  • one or two side shadows 502 is employed to prevent side glare from interfering with the viewing.
  • the side shadows are detachable attached to the arms 504, 540 or the carrier 800.
EP16725613.0A 2015-03-23 2016-03-22 Am ohr zu tragende vorrichtung Withdrawn EP3275206A2 (de)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US14/666,046 US20160100676A1 (en) 2012-07-27 2015-03-23 Ear-mounted device
EP15160323.0A EP3073759A1 (de) 2015-03-23 2015-03-23 Am ohr zu tragende vorrichtung
PCT/NO2016/050055 WO2016153359A2 (en) 2015-03-23 2016-03-22 Ear-mounted device

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EP3275206A2 true EP3275206A2 (de) 2018-01-31

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EP (1) EP3275206A2 (de)
JP (1) JP2018518075A (de)
KR (1) KR20170139512A (de)
CN (1) CN107409252A (de)
CA (1) CA2975983A1 (de)
DE (1) DE212016000067U1 (de)
WO (1) WO2016153359A2 (de)

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WO2016153359A2 (en) 2016-09-29
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