WO2024134662A1 - Système auditif non chirurgical et procédé pour fournir une stimulation sensorielle - Google Patents

Système auditif non chirurgical et procédé pour fournir une stimulation sensorielle Download PDF

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WO2024134662A1
WO2024134662A1 PCT/IN2023/050174 IN2023050174W WO2024134662A1 WO 2024134662 A1 WO2024134662 A1 WO 2024134662A1 IN 2023050174 W IN2023050174 W IN 2023050174W WO 2024134662 A1 WO2024134662 A1 WO 2024134662A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F11/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the ears or hearing sense; Non-electric hearing aids; Methods or devices for enabling ear patients to achieve auditory perception through physiological senses other than hearing sense; Protective devices for the ears, carried on the body or in the hand
    • A61F11/04—Methods or devices for enabling ear patients to achieve auditory perception through physiological senses other than hearing sense, e.g. through the touch sense
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/36—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation
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  • the field of invention generally relates to a non-surgical hearing device. More specifically, it relates to the non-surgical hearing system and a method for providing sensory stimulation.
  • Hearing devices are used in association with the communication systems to help the people who are hearing impaired to communicate with others in an efficient manner. As technology progresses, developments in diagnostics and treatment strategies have better outcomes for people struggling with hearing loss.
  • Cochlear implant surgery is performed when the vibrational hair inside the cochlea or inner ear cannot send audio signals to the brain for sound processing, either because they are damaged or injured.
  • the implant works to bypass the outside sound signals over the damaged cochlea while ensuring that they have reached the brain.
  • the principal object of this invention is to provide a non-surgical hearing system and method for providing sensory stimulation.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a hearing system that can be used as at least a hearing aid for hearing loss patients, as an earphone for normal people, and as a speech therapy device for a user.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a hearing system that can be attached behind the ear of the user.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a way of attachment for holding the hearing device.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an input and signal-acquisition unit that is configured to receive input and the received input signals are analyzed and controlled by an acoustic processor/controller unit.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide an EMF generator unit that is configured to receive impulses/stimulation signals generated by a signal generator wherein the EMF generator unit comprises a sensory stimulation electrode.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide an EMF generating antenna to produce EMF, E - Field and H – Field, calibrated according to the specific medical condition of the user by selectively stimulating sensory neurons.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a switching control unit for controlling the switching of the hearing device from one or more modes such as a hearing aid mode to at least one of an ear phone mode for normal user, and speech therapy mode for the patient as per requirement.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a speech therapy unit configured to deliver speech therapy as part of the user's rehabilitation by adapting and managing the non-surgical hearing aid based on their hearing loss.
  • a further object of the invention is to provide a docking charging unit that is configured to power the non-surgical hearing aid that is incorporated into accessories such as headbands, adhesive attachments, ear-hook attachments, and ear loop attachments which can be worn as both headphones and hearing aids.
  • FIG. 1 depicts/ illustrates a general block diagram of a non-surgical hearing system for providing sensory stimulation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts/ illustrates a block diagram representation of components enclosed in the hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts alternative embodiments of ear hook structure and attachment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts the front view of the alternative design of the hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts the side view of the alternative design of the hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts the headband design of the hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts assembled dual ear hook structure placed behind the user ear, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts assembled ear hook structure placed behind the user ear, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a ring featured structure for attaching the hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts an assembled ring featured structure connected to the head band, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts an assembly of the adhesive member and the head band on the user head, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts an assembly of an assembled ring featured structure connected to the head band, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts an ear loop attachment design in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts a side view of the ear loop attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of the ear loop attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts a side view of the ear loop attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts an ear loop attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts an adhesive patch attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts an ear hook attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts an elastic headband attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 1 depicts a method for generating sensory stimulation for enabling hearing, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a method of using the hearing system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the present invention discloses a non-surgical hearing system and a method for providing sensory stimulation.
  • the system comprises at least one user device, a docking charging unit, and a non-surgical hearing device.
  • the non-surgical hearing device comprises a signal acquisition unit, an acoustic processor/controller unit, an amplifier unit, a signal generator unit, an EMF generator unit, a switching control unit, and a speech therapy unit.
  • the input and signal-acquisition unit is configured to receive an input from a transducer.
  • the received input signals are analyzed and controlled by the acoustic processor/controller unit and are amplified by the amplifier unit.
  • the signal generator unit is configured to generate a stimulation signal based on the analyzed signal.
  • the EMF generator unit is configured to receive a stimulation signal generated by a signal generator wherein the EMF generator comprises a sensory stimulation electrode composed of an EMF generating antenna.
  • the EMF generating antenna comprises one or more EMF, E - Field and H - Field generating motors and one or more coils of a predefined dimension and a predefined shape to produce EMF, E – Field, and H – Field that is calibrated according to the specific medical condition of the patient by selectively stimulating sensory neurons.
  • the switching control unit is configured to be integrated into at least one of a smartphone application, and a hardware switch for controlling the switching of the hearing device from a hearing aid mode to at least one of an ear phone mode for normal user or speech therapy mode for the patient as per requirement.
  • the speech therapy unit is configured to deliver speech therapy as part of the patient's rehabilitation by adapting and managing the non-surgical hearing device based on their hearing loss.
  • the docking charging unit is configured to power the non-surgical hearing device that is incorporated into accessories such as headbands, adhesive attachments, ear loop attachments and ear-hook attachments which can be worn as both headphones and hearing aids.
  • the present invention discloses a non-surgical hearing system and method for providing sensory stimulation by activating a sensory neuron in the cochlear using an Electromagnetic field (EMF).
  • EMF Electromagnetic field
  • a stimulation signal is generated from a signal generator.
  • the generated stimulation signal is given to an EMF generator which uses a sensory stimulation electrode that generates the electromagnetic field.
  • the generated electromagnetic field in turn activates sensory neurons in the cochlea/auditory nerve.
  • the proposed invention enables the user to avoid hearing implants.
  • the proposed invention is also used as a hearing device for normal people to avoid hearing loss and as a speech therapy device for patient rehabilitation.
  • non-surgical hearing device and “hearing device” are written interchangeably.
  • FIG. 1 depicts/illustrates a general block diagram of a non-surgical hearing system for providing sensory stimulation, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the system 100 comprising at least one user device 102, a docking charging unit 104, and a non-surgical hearing device 106.
  • the user device 102 may comprise one or more of wearable devices, mobile phones, PDAs, smartphones, smart bands, smart watches, laptops, and computers. In an embodiment, the user device 102 is configured to enable a user to control operations of the non-surgical device 106 via a user application.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 facilitates hearing loss users and normal users to use the non-surgical hearing device 106 as a hearing aid and as an earphone.
  • the docking charging unit 104 is configured to power the non-surgical hearing device 106.
  • the docking charging unit 104 is incorporated into accessories such as headbands, attachments, and ear-hook attachments.
  • FIG. 1 depicts/illustrates a block diagram representation of components enclosed in the hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 comprises an input and signal acquisition unit 202, an acoustic processor/controller unit 204, an amplifier unit 206, a signal generator unit 214, an EMF generator unit 208, a switching control unit 210, and a speech therapy unit 212.
  • the input and signal-acquisition unit 202 is configured to receive the input via a transducer such as a microphone, an external wired, and a wireless remote control sound generator among others, wherein the received input is transmitted to be analyzed and controlled by the acoustic processor/controller unit 204 and are amplified by the amplifier unit 206.
  • a transducer such as a microphone, an external wired, and a wireless remote control sound generator among others, wherein the received input is transmitted to be analyzed and controlled by the acoustic processor/controller unit 204 and are amplified by the amplifier unit 206.
  • the acoustic processor/controller unit 204 analyze the input in multiple forms like Electro impedance topography data and Sound processing algorithm for providing personalized hearing.
  • the analyzed signal is given to a microprocessor or a microcontroller to obtain a processed signal.
  • the processed signal is given to the amplifier unit 206 to obtain an amplified signal.
  • the signal generator unit 214 is configured to generate a stimulation signal based on the amplified signal.
  • sensory stimulation is used in various use cases such as hearing aid implantation, treating depressing and spinal cord injuries, among others.
  • the EMF generator unit 208 is configured to generate an electromagnetic field to activate sensory neurons based on the stimulation signal, thereby enabling hearing by the user.
  • the EMF generator unit 208 comprises a sensory stimulation electrode configured to be made of an EMF generating antenna.
  • the EMF generating antenna comprises one or more of EMF, E - Field and H - Field generating motors and one or more coils of a predefined dimension and a predefined shape which produces EMF, E - Field and H – Field that is calibrated according to specific medical condition of a user by selectively stimulating sensory neurons.
  • the hearing device 106 utilizes multiple sensory stimulation electrodes in the array to generate fields that target different locations in the cochlea at different times to thereby generate a similar response.
  • the sensory stimulation electrodes are placed lateral (adjacent) to the external ear.
  • Each sensory stimulation electrode in the array is focused at the cochlea, with each electrode being designed to produce the maximum amount of sensory stimulation for a given spatial constraint on the geometry. This enables a superposed field to be created within the cochlea, with a focal point of peak field strength being movable, to enable different neurons to be stimulated, in a manner similar to that achieved by a cochlear implant, but without requiring the presence of electrodes within the cochlea.
  • the electrode position can be adjusted within the hearing device 106 to adjust the hearing by the patient.
  • the switching control unit 210 is configured to be integrated into at least one of a smartphone application, and a hardware switch for controlling the switching of the hearing device 106 from a hearing aid mode to at least one of an earphone mode for a normal user, and the speech therapy mode for the patient as per requirement.
  • the speech therapy unit 212 is configured to deliver speech therapy as part of the patient's rehabilitation by adapting and managing the non-surgical hearing device 106 based on the patient’s hearing loss.
  • FIG. 1 depicts alternative embodiments of ear hook structure and an attachment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the ear hook structure 302 comprises a hook part 304 and a device enclosing part 306.
  • the device enclosing part 306 is designed to enclose the non-surgical hearing device 106.
  • the attachment 308 is attached behind the ear of the user.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 is fitted on the attachment 308.
  • the attachment may be an adhesive attachment.
  • the adhesive attachment 308 may comprise an adhesive patch or sheet where one side of the adhesive patch may comprise the attachment mechanism to connect to the non-surgical hearing device 106.
  • the other side of the adhesive patch may comprise an adhesive surface that is removably attached to the skin on the head behind the ear of the user.
  • the adhesive patch may comprise holes to overcome issues occurring due to sweating at the attached skin area.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 comprises an enclosure configured to enclose various components of the non-surgical hearing device 106.
  • the components of the non-surgical hearing device 106 may provide sensory stimulation by activating the sensory neuron in the cochlear using the electromagnetic field.
  • the ear hook structure 310 comprises a device enclosing part 306, a primary hook part 312 and a secondary hook part 314.
  • the device enclosing part 306 is designed to enclose the non-surgical hearing device 106.
  • the primary hook part 312 is designed to anchor to the upper part of the user ear and the secondary hook part 314 is designed to anchor to the lower part of the user ear.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 enclosure may be designed with an outer groove part formed around the peripheral of the non-surgical hearing device 106 that facilitates the non-surgical hearing device 106 to easily fit into the device’s enclosing part 306.
  • the device enclosing part 306 thereby sits into the outer groove part and firmly grips the non-surgical hearing device 106.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an alternative design of the hearing device holder, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the alternative design of the hearing device holder comprises an electronic housing 316 and an EMF generating electrode 318.
  • FIG. 1 depicts the front view of the alternative design of the hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 comprises an EMF generating electrode 318 and an ear hook 320.
  • FIG. 1 depicts the side view of the alternative design of the hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 comprises an adhesive attachment 322 and an electronic housing 324.
  • FIG. 1 depicts the headband design of the hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 comprises an EMF generating electrode 318 and a head band 326.
  • FIG. 1 depicts the attachment of the adhesive member behind the ear of the user, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the adhesive attachment 308 is attached behind the ear.
  • FIG. 1 depicts assembled dual ear hook structure placed behind the user ear, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the ear hook structure 400 with dual hooks is assembled with the non-surgical hearing device 106 and placed behind the ear of the user.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 is connected to the adhesive attachment 308 which is attached behind the ear.
  • the primary hook part 312 is anchored to the upper part of the user ear and the secondary hook part 314 is anchored to the lower part of the user ear.
  • the primary hook part 312 and the secondary hook part 314 firmly support the non-surgical hearing device 106 by the user ear.
  • FIG. 1 depicts the attachment of the adhesive member behind the ear of the user, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the adhesive attachment 308 is attached behind the ear.
  • FIG. 1 depicts assembled ear hook structure placed behind the user ear, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the ear hook structure 500 comprises a device enclosing part 306, a hook part 304 and the adhesive attachment 308, as disclosed in .
  • the device enclosing part 306 is designed to enclose the hearing device 106.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 102 is enclosed in the device enclosing part 302 and the assembled ear hook structure 500 is placed behind the ear of the user. Further, the non-surgical hearing device 106 is connected to the adhesive attachment 308 and the hook part 304 is anchored to the user ear so that the ear hook structure 500 is supported by the user ear firmly.
  • the hook part 304 may be flexible and may be adjusted or bent while it is anchored on the user ear.
  • the hook part 304 of the ear hook structure 500 may comprise a flexible outer component and an adjustable or bendable inner wire component.
  • the device enclosing part 306 of the ear hook structures 400 and 500 may be designed with a rigid material to firmly secure the non-surgical hearing device 106 within it.
  • FIG. 600 depicts a ring featured structure 600 for attaching the non-surgical hearing device, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
  • the ring featured structure 600 comprises a band connector 602 and a device holder 604.
  • the band connector 602 is designed to connect to the device supporting section 704 of the head band 700.
  • the device holder 604 is designed to accommodate the non-surgical hearing device 106.
  • the band connector 602 may comprise adjustable connecting parts to facilitate an easy and secure connection of the ring featured structure 600 to the head band 700.
  • the band connector 602 may comprise either a clip mechanism or a lock mechanism or a Velcro strap mechanism.
  • the device holder 604 may be designed with a rigid material to firmly secure the hearing device 102 within it.
  • FIG. 700 depicts an assembled ring featured structure 700 connected to the head band, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 is assembled into the device holder 604 and the band connector 602 is fixed to the head band 700.
  • the head band 700 comprises an elongated band support 702 that surrounds and covers the behind part of the head when worn by the user.
  • the head band 700 comprises a pair of devices supporting sections 704/1 and 704/2 which are thicker when compared to the elongated band support 702 and firmly support the non-surgical hearing devices 106 on either side of the head band 700.
  • the pair of devices supporting sections 704/1 and 704/2 are designed to be placed behind the ear when worn by the user, so that the non-surgical hearing devices 106 may be placed behind the ear of the user.
  • the head band 700 comprises a pair of end sections 706/1 and 706/2 which are designed to sit in front of the ears when worn by the user so that the head band 700 is supported by the pair of end sections 706/1 and 706/2.
  • the head band 700 may be flexible and adjustable so that the user may adjust the head band 700 to securely fit to the user’s head.
  • the pair of device supporting sections 704/1 and 704/2 may be designed with rigid material compared to other sections of the head band 700, so that the device supporting sections 704/1 and 704/2 may firmly hold the hearing device 106.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 is assembled into the device holder 604 and the band connector 602 is fixed to the head band 600.
  • FIG. 800 depicts an assembly 800 of the adhesive member and the head band on the user head, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the adhesive member 308 is attached behind the ear and the headband 700 is worn from behind the head by the user.
  • FIG. 800 depicts an assembly 800 of an assembled ring featured structure connected to the head band, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the head band 700 is worn by the user head from behind the head.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 is placed behind the ear so that the non-surgical hearing device 106 is connected with the adhesive attachment 308 which is attached behind the ear.
  • the ring featured structure 600 may be assembled with the non-surgical hearing device 106 and fixed to end terminals of spectacles. Consequently, when the spectacles are worn by the user, the end terminals may reach behind the ear of the user, hence the non-surgical hearing device 106 may be attached to the adhesive attachment 308.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 may be incorporated with a button or switch to facilitate the user to change the hearing mode of the non-surgical hearing device 106 to either an ear phone mode for normal user mode or speech therapy mode for the patient as per requirement.
  • the hearing aid mode is arranged for hearing aid users who may have conductive, mixed and single sided hearing losses.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 is used as a hearing aid device.
  • the ear phone mode is arranged for normal users so that the hearing device 106 is used as an ear phone to listen to audio or music.
  • the speech therapy mode is arranged for the patients for delivering speech therapy as part of the patient's rehabilitation.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 may enclose a mode changing component to change the hearing mode when the user presses the button.
  • the components enclosed in the hearing device 106 may receive audio signals from surrounding environment.
  • the components enclosed in the non-surgical hearing device 106 may receive audio signals from an external device.
  • the external device may comprise a smart device such as a portable computing device, a smart mobile phone, a tablet PC, or any other appropriate storage and/or communication device that may be connected to the non-surgical hearing device 106 either through wired or wireless.
  • speech therapy is delivered as part of the patient's rehabilitation.
  • the speech therapy mode provides speech therapy through application of smart device or by secondary therapy devices which is connected or integrated to provide rehabilitation to hearing loss patients.
  • the speech therapy is implemented by connecting the hearing device 106 to a software application.
  • the software application in coordination with the hearing device 106 trains the patient to learn and speak by teaching them.
  • the speech mode in the hearing device 106 enables the patient to hear at least one of word, letter, sound, and sentence multiple times and helps the patient to reproduce the same by themselves.
  • the speech therapy facilitates hearing and learning sounds through displaying images and providing the audio related to that image.
  • speech therapy is accomplished by at least one of sound and visual tools, vibrations, and light synthesizing.
  • the non-surgical hearing device 106 may comprise a connection slot to connect the wired plug of the external device.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an ear loop attachment design in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the ear loop attachment comprises a customizable loop 902, an EMF generator circuit 906 and a clipping unit 904.
  • the customizable loop 902 is designed for a secure fit according to the size of the ear.
  • the clipping unit 904 enables the user to clip the hearing device securely to the apparel without falling off.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a side view of ear loop attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the ear loop attachment comprises the EMF generator circuit 906, a cell 908, a projection unit that facilitates opening of a compartment to place the cell 910, and a compartment 912 to hold and change the button cell 910.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of the ear loop attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the ear loop attachment comprises a switching unit 914 and an indicator unit 916.
  • the switching unit 914 enables ON/OFF of the hearing device.
  • the indicator unit 916 indicates the charge level of the hearing device. When the charge is low the indicator shows red light to alert the user to recharge.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a side view of the ear loop attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the ear loop attachment comprises a snap fit mechanism 918 to fit the loop 902 tightly into the hearing device.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an ear loop attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an adhesive patch attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an ear hook attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an alternative design for ear hook attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an elastic headband attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 depicts an elastic ear hook attachment in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • FIGS 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, 10F depicts various embodiments of the present invention.
  • the Application can be used to calibrate the device based on the degree of hearing.
  • Each hearing loss patient has a unique degree of hearing loss due to their medical condition.
  • the hearing device 106 need to calibrate to each individual based on degree of hearing loss to provide personalized hearing.
  • the calibration based on degree of hearing loss provides personalized output signal through sensory stimulation.
  • the device calibration enables the user to adjust the volume based on the degree of hearing loss. Further, the device calibration is achieved by means of software application that is connected to the hearing device 106.
  • the method 1100 begins with receiving the input signal by an input and signal acquisition unit, as depicted at step 1102. Subsequently, the method 1100 discloses transmitting the input signal to an acoustic processor/controller unit, wherein the input signals are analyzed and controlled, as depicted at step 1104.
  • the method 1100 discloses amplifying an analyzed input signal received from the acoustic processor/controller unit, as depicted at step 1106. Subsequently, the method 1100 discloses generating a stimulation signal by a signal generator, based on the analyzed input, as depicted at step 1108. Thereafter, the method 1100 discloses generating an electromagnetic field to activate sensory neurons based on the stimulation signal, as depicted at step 1110.
  • the method 1200 begins with attaching an adhesive member behind the ear of the user, as depicted at step 1202. Subsequently, the method 1200 discloses connecting the hearing device to the adhesive member, as depicted at step 1204.
  • the method 1200 discloses supplying power to non-surgical hearing aid that is incorporated into accessories such as headbands, adhesive attachments, and ear-hook attachments which can be worn as both headphones and hearing aids by using a docking charging unit, as depicted at step 1206.
  • the proposed invention enables the user to avoid hearing implants. Furthermore, the proposed invention is also used as a hearing device for normal people to avoid hearing loss.
  • the present invention delivers speech therapy as part of the patient's rehabilitation. Also, the present invention provides a docking charging unit for power supply to the non-surgical hearing device.
  • Applications of the current invention include sensory stimulation technology, non-surgical hearing device.

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La présente invention concerne un système auditif non chirurgical (100) et un procédé (1000) pour fournir une stimulation sensorielle par activation d'un neurone sensoriel dans la cochlée au moyen d'un champ électromagnétique (EMF). Le système (100) comprend au moins un dispositif utilisateur (102), une unité de charge d'accueil (104) et un dispositif auditif non chirurgical (106). Le dispositif auditif non chirurgical (106) comprend une unité d'acquisition de signal (202), une unité de processeur/dispositif de commande acoustique (204), une unité d'amplificateur (206), une unité de génération de signal (214), une unité de générateur EMF (208), une unité de commande de commutation (210) et une unité de thérapie vocale (212). L'invention proposée permet à l'utilisateur d'éviter le port d'implants auditifs. En outre, l'invention proposée est également utilisée en tant que dispositif auditif (106) pour des personnes normales pour éviter une perte auditive.
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