KR101860523B1 - A Hearing Device Having a Structure of a Separated Algorism Processing Module - Google Patents

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KR101860523B1
KR101860523B1 KR1020170032887A KR20170032887A KR101860523B1 KR 101860523 B1 KR101860523 B1 KR 101860523B1 KR 1020170032887 A KR1020170032887 A KR 1020170032887A KR 20170032887 A KR20170032887 A KR 20170032887A KR 101860523 B1 KR101860523 B1 KR 101860523B1
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The present invention relates to a hearing device having the structure of a separated algorithm processing module. More specifically, the present invention relates to a hearing device having the structure of a separated algorithm processing module to allow a speaker module to be separated from a signal processing module so that the performance of the hearing device can be adjusted in various forms. The hearing device having the structure of a separated algorithm processing module includes an ear case (13) which can be worn on an ear of a user; an incoming signal processing module (11) disposed inside the ear case (13); and a speaker (12) for transmitting a signal received by the incoming signal processing module (11). The incoming signal processing module (11) receives a signal processed by a hearing aid signal processing module (20) in a wired or wireless manner.

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A Hearing Device Having a Separated Algorithm Processing Module [

The present invention relates to a hearing device of an algorithm processing module separation structure, and more particularly, to a hearing device of an algorithm processing module separation structure that enables performance adjustment in various forms as a speaker device is separated from a signal processing module, Device.

A variety of hearing aid means, including hearing aids or earphones, are disclosed in the art, and various methods for improving performance are presented. Generally, it is advantageous for the hearing device to have a low power consumption while properly removing the noise so that the desired sound signal is clearly transmitted. However, noise cancellation and clear transmission of sound signals can complicate the process, which increases the volume of the hearing device and increases the manufacturing cost. Another problem related to the performance of a hearing device is that hearing loss is manifested in various forms depending on the individual. Therefore, a hearing device needs to be developed that can solve the presented problems.

Patent No. 10-1528621 discloses a separate type hearing aid capable of adjusting a gain characteristic suitable for a user for each frequency band while a transmitter and a receiver are separated from each other and supporting a communication relay with a mobile communication terminal. Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0012440 also discloses an auditory system comprising at least one hearing aid and a personal communication device having application software for controlling the operation of said at least one hearing aid.

The separation structure disclosed in the prior art has a problem that it is difficult to simply make the wearer structure itself or to solve the problem caused by an operation error of the application software.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art and has the following purpose.

Prior Art 1: Patent Registration No. 10-1528621 (Sharon Tech Co., Ltd., announced on June 17, 2015) Detachable hearing aid Prior Art 2: Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0012440 (Wydex A / S, published Feb. 02, 2017) A personal communication device having application software for controlling the operation of at least one hearing aid

It is an object of the present invention to provide a hearing device of an algorithm processing module separation structure which is structurally simple due to the separation of the receiver module from the signal processing module and at the same time the performance of the hearing aid can be appropriately adjusted according to individual circumstances.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hearing device of the algorithm processing module separation structure comprises: an ear-wearable ear case; An inflow signal processing module disposed inside the case; And a speaker for transmitting a signal received by the incoming signal processing module, and the incoming signal processing module receives the signal processed by the hearing aid signal processing module by wire or wirelessly.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is further included an individual filter for eliminating or passing a predetermined band signal of the sound signal transmitted from the incoming signal processing module.

According to still another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the ear case is subjected to the sound absorbing treatment and the inflow signal processing module is connected to the signal inflow unit.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the hearing aid signal processing module further includes an external electronic device connection module.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the incoming signal processing module receives a signal transmitted from the portable electronic device to the speaker.

The hearing device according to the present invention improves the performance of the hearing device and enhances the comfort of the hearing device by separating the receiver module from the signal processing module while structurally simplifying the receiver module. The hearing device according to the present invention allows the performance of the separately installed signal processing module to be adjusted in various forms. Further, the hearing device according to the present invention operates in cooperation with a portable device such as a smart phone, thereby making it possible to cope with various situations.

Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a structure of a hearing device according to the invention.
Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of the operating structure of the hearing device according to the present invention.
Figure 3 shows another embodiment of a hearing device according to the present invention.
Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of an operation module installed in a portable electronic device operating in conjunction with a hearing device according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In the following description, components having the same reference numerals in different drawings have similar functions, so that they will not be described repeatedly unless necessary for an understanding of the invention, and the known components will be briefly described or omitted. However, It should not be understood as being excluded from the embodiment of Fig.

Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a structure of a hearing device according to the invention.

Referring to Fig. 1, the hearing device of the algorithm processing module separation structure includes an ear case 13 which can be worn on the ear; An incoming signal processing module 11 disposed inside the case 13; And a speaker 12 for transmitting a signal received by the incoming signal processing module 11. The incoming signal processing module 11 receives the signal processed by the hearing aid signal processing module 20 by wire or wirelessly .

The ear case 13 corresponds to a part to be worn on the ear in a hearing aid having a hearing aid, a headphone, an earphone or a similar structure. For example, in case of a hearing aid, the hearing aid has a CIC, an external auditory canal (ITC) ) Or a structure similar to the portion of the ear-standard type (BTE) that is inserted into the ear. In the case of a hearing aid or an earphone, a digital signal processing processor (DSP) that applies a hearing aid algorithm such as amplifying a sound signal to an electric signal, a band-by-band amplification from a converted electric signal, and a receiver that converts the electric signal back to a sound signal One assembly or an assembly of interconnected modules. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ear case 13 includes an inlet signal processing module (not shown) for transmitting an external sound signal to the speaker 12 and the speaker 12 while forming an independent module separated from the microphone or the DSP 11 may be arranged. In this structure, the hearing device may be composed of the receiver module 10 and the hearing aid signal processing module 20. The receiver module 10 may include an ear case 13, an incoming signal processing module 11 disposed inside the ear case 13, and a speaker 12.

The ear case 13 may be made of various structures that can be worn on the ear, for example, in the form of an earring attached to one ear, a necklace that can be worn on both ears, or a similar structure. The ear case 13 can be made of various materials and can have a handling means 113 that can be connected to an ear or other part on one side. The outer or inner surface can also be a sound-absorbing or sound-absorbing coating.

The incoming signal processing module 11 may have a function of transmitting the electric signal processed by the hearing aid signal processing module 20 to the speaker 12 and may be connected to the hearing aid signal processing module 20 by wire or wireless. In case of short-range wireless communication, the incoming signal processing module 11 may include a dongle for Bluetooth communication. In case of wired connection, the incoming signal processing module 11 may include a wired connection jack or a connection port. Since the receiver module 10 has only the function of receiving the electric signal and transmitting the electric signal to the speaker, it can be manufactured and worn easily and can be formed into various structures according to the user's taste.

The hearing aid signal processing module 20 includes a microphone 21 into which an external sound signal SS is inputted and is converted into an electric signal; A hearing aid algorithm unit 23 for applying fitting data to the signal transmitted from the microphone 21 or performing noise processing and a control module 22 for controlling the overall operation of the hearing aid signal processing module 20. The hearing aid signal processing module 20 may include a wireless communication unit or a wired communication connector to be connected to the receiver module 10 in a wired or wireless manner. The hearing aid signal processing module 20 is structurally and functionally separated from the receiver module 10. Structurally separate and independent modules, and can be worn on, for example, a waist, neck, wrist or the like. Also, by functionally separating the sound signal, the sound signal flowing into the microphone 21 is processed regardless of a sound signal that can be introduced into the receiver module 10, and is transmitted to the incoming signal processing module 11. The hearing aid signal processing module 20 may be connected to different receiver modules 10.

By separating the hearing aid signal processing module 20 from the receiver module 10, the hearing aid signal processing module 20 can be made to have various performances and the fitting process can be simplified. In addition, the hearing aid signal processing module 20 may be operated in connection with a portable electronic device such as a smart phone, for example, and the function may be expanded.

Fig. 2 shows an embodiment of the operating structure of the hearing device according to the present invention.

2, when a sound signal is input from the microphone 21, the sound signal is converted into an electric signal and can be transmitted to the identification unit 27. The identification unit 27 may be, for example, an environmental noise or similar sound, and if the voice signal band is not included, the overall size may be adjusted through the noise control unit 25, or the incoming signal may be blocked. The sound signal input to the microphone 21 is processed by the hearing aid algorithm unit 23 and can be converted into audible sound by the user. The overall operation can be controlled by the control module 22 and the volume of the signal transmitted to the receiver module 10 by the adjustment unit 26 can be adjusted appropriately. The adjustment unit 26 may be made of a suitable structure adjustable by the user.

The signal processed by the hearing aid signal processing module 20 can be transmitted to the incoming signal processing module 11 through the communication unit CT which is a wired or wireless communication means. The signal transmitted to the incoming signal processing module 11 can be transmitted to the speaker 12, converted into a sound signal, and transmitted to the speaker 12. Individual filters 14 may be provided as required and the individual filters 14 may have the ability to pass a user's audible band signal or to remove noise signals generated within the receiver module 10 have.

The signal transmitted to the receiver module 10 can be fed back to the hearing aid signal processing module 20, whereby the suitability of the signal transmission process or the calibration of the fitting data can be made.

The hearing aid signal processing module 20 may have a structure capable of communicating data with various portable electronic devices at the same time while being constructed as an independent structure. Also, for example, it can be made into a structure capable of sharing functions with a smart phone.

Figure 3 shows another embodiment of a hearing device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the hearing aid signal processing module 20 may include an external electronic device connection module 24, and the external electronic device may be, for example, a smartphone 30. A smartphone 30 may be provided with a hearing aid application connected to and operating with the hearing aid signal processing module 20 and the operation of the hearing aid signal processing module 20 may be controlled by the hearing aid application. Or the hearing aid application, or the fitting data may be adjusted. The sound signal SS2 inputted through the microphone installed in the smartphone 30 can be processed and transmitted to the receiver module 10 via the hearing aid signal processing module 20. [ In addition, a call sound of the smartphone 30 can be transmitted to the receiver module 10 via the hearing aid signal processing module 20.

3, the peripheral wall of the ear case 13 is subjected to the sound absorption process, and the incoming signal processing module 11 can be connected to the signal input unit 31. [ The signal input unit 31 may be an antenna for wireless communication or a connection port for wired communication. As the circumferential wall of the ear case 13 is sucked or soundproofed, external noise can be prevented from being introduced, and at the same time, sounds such as ringing tones or reflections that can be generated inside the ear case 13 can be removed.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of an operation module installed in a portable electronic device operating in conjunction with a hearing device according to the present invention.

As described above, the hearing aid signal processing module may be connected to an external electronic device such as a smartphone 30, and a connection module 24 may be installed in the hearing aid signal processing module.

The operation of the connection module 24 may be controlled by the control module 22 and may include an operation confirmation unit 241 and a connection setting unit 242. [ The state detection unit 33 and the operation module 32 may be installed in the hearing aid installed in the smartphone 30. The operation setting unit 241 may have a function of confirming the operation state of the smartphone 30 and the connection setting unit 242 may set the connection setting unit 242 to connect with the smartphone 30 Can be set. For example, when the smartphone 30 is in a call state, the call confirmation is made by the operation confirmation unit 241, and the connection setting unit 242 transmits a call sound to the receiver module 10 via the hearing aid signal processing module. As shown in FIG.

The state detection unit 33 may have a function of detecting whether or not the hearing aid signal processing module is in a state in which it is difficult to operate and may be in a state in which it can not be operated due to a cause such as a component failure or exhaustion of the battery Can be detected. For example, when the battery of the hearing aid signal processing module is completely exhausted, an emergency signal may be transmitted from the hearing aid signal processing module to the smartphone 30 and detected by the state detection unit 33. The operation module 32 may have a function to perform a part of a signal processing function of the hearing aid signal processing module and may have a function of a digital signal processing processor. And a function of processing a sound signal temporarily input from the outside in a state in which the hearing aid signal processing module is difficult to operate.

As described above, the smartphone 30 can share various functions of the hearing aid signal processing module or can control the operation of the hearing aid signal processing module, and the function of the smartphone 30 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

The hearing device according to the present invention improves the wearing comfort of the hearing device by separating the receiver module from the signal processing module while making the structure of the receiver module simple. The hearing device according to the present invention allows the performance of the separately installed signal processing module to be adjusted in various forms. Further, the hearing device according to the present invention operates in cooperation with a portable device such as a smart phone, thereby making it possible to cope with various situations.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention . The invention is not limited by these variations and modifications, but is limited only by the claims appended hereto.

10: Receiver module 11: Inflow signal processing module
12: speaker 13: ear case
14: Individual filter 20: hearing aid signal processing module
21: microphone 22: control module
23: hearing aid algorithm unit 24: connection module
25: noise control unit 26: control unit
27: Identification unit 30: Smart phone
31: signal input unit 32: operation module
33: status detection unit 113: handling means
241: Operation confirmation unit 242: Connection setting unit
CT: Communication unit SS: External sound signal
SS1, SS2: Sound signal

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An ear case 13 which can be worn on the ear;
An incoming signal processing module 11 disposed inside the case 13; And
And a speaker 12 for transmitting a signal received by the incoming signal processing module 11,
The incoming signal processing module 11 receives the signal processed by the hearing aid signal processing module 20 by wire or wirelessly,
The hearing aid signal processing module 20 further includes an external electronic device connection module 24 for connection with a portable electronic device,
The hearing aid installed in the portable electronic device includes a state detection unit (33) for detecting whether or not the hearing aid signal processing module (20) is in a difficult state to operate, and a state detection unit And an operating module (32) is provided which is part of the signal processing function of the hearing aid signal processing module (20). The hearing device of claim 1, further comprising an individual filter (14) that removes or passes a predetermined band signal of a sound signal transmitted from the incoming signal processing module (11). 2. The algorithm processing module separation structure according to claim 1, wherein the ear case (13) has a circumferential wall subjected to a sound absorption process and the incoming signal processing module (11) is connected to a signal input unit (31) . delete The hearing device of claim 1, wherein the incoming signal processing module (11) receives a signal transmitted from the portable electronic device to the speaker (12).
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