DE2044870A1 - Device and method for transmitting acoustic signals - Google Patents
Device and method for transmitting acoustic signalsInfo
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- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
- H04R25/00—Deaf-aid sets, i.e. electro-acoustic or electro-mechanical hearing aids; Electric tinnitus maskers providing an auditory perception
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- H04R25/604—Mounting or interconnection of hearing aid parts, e.g. inside tips, housings or to ossicles of acoustic or vibrational transducers
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Description
Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum übertragen akustischer Signale Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Verfahren zum Uebertragen von akustischen Signalen, insbesondere für Schwerhörige. Device and method for transmitting acoustic signals The present invention relates to a method for transmitting acoustic signals Signals, especially for the hard of hearing.
Schwerhöriergeräte bestehe in der Regel aus einer, meistens in der Brusttasche getragenen Einheit, welche mit einem Mikrophon, einem Verstärker und einem Batterieeinsatz versehen ist.Hearing aids usually consist of one, mostly the Chest pocket-carried unit, which is equipped with a microphone, an amplifier and a battery insert is provided.
Das Ausgangssignal des Verstarkers ist über ein dünnes Kabel mit einem miniaturisierten Lautsprecher verbunden, welcher in der Regel in Form eines kleinen Knopfes ausgebildet ist, der in die Ohrmuschel eingesetzt bzw. zum Teil in den Gehörgang einschiebbar ist.The output signal of the amplifier is via a thin cable with connected to a miniaturized loudspeaker, which is usually in the form of a small button is formed, which is inserted into the auricle or partly can be pushed into the ear canal.
Die Entwicklung der Schwerhörigengeräte in den letzten Jahren ging dahin, die einzelnen Geräteteile immer kleiner zu bauen, so daß es heutzutage bereits möglich ist, den gesamten Mikrophon-, Verstärker- und Batterieteil in einen verdickten BrillenbUgel einzubauen, so daß einzig und allein ein sehr kurzes Stück Kabel mit einem daran befestigten runden Knopf die Verwendung eines derartigen Schwerhörigengerätes erkennen läßt.The development of hearing aid devices in recent years has gone down to build the individual parts of the device smaller and smaller, so that nowadays already it is possible to thicken the entire microphone, amplifier and battery part into one To install glasses bracket, so that only a very short piece of cable with an attached round button the use of such a hearing aid device reveals.
Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein Verfahren zum Übertragen von Hörfrequenzsignalen zu schaffen, welches es unter anderem ermöglicht, Schwerhörigengeräte zu entwickeln, welche von der Umwelt nicht als solche erkennbar sind.The aim of the present invention is to provide a method for transmitting of audio frequency signals, which makes it possible, among other things, to use hearing aids to develop which are not recognizable as such by the environment.
Erfindungsgemäß wird dies dadurch erreicht, daß als Ubertragungsmedium ein im Hörfrequenzbereich moduliertes Magnetfeld verwendet wird.According to the invention this is achieved in that as a transmission medium a magnetic field modulated in the audio frequency range is used.
Eine Vorrichtung zur Durchfahrung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ist zorzugsweise derart ausgebildet, daß der Sender im wesentlichen eine von den Hörfrequenzaignalen durchflossene Spule ist, und daß der Empfänger ein schwingfähiges, ferromagnetisches Element ist.A device for carrying out the method according to the invention is preferably designed such that the transmitter is essentially one of the Is a coil through which there is a flow of audio frequency ovals, and that the receiver is an oscillatable, is ferromagnetic element.
Im allgemeinen erscheint es zweckmäßig, wenn das schwingfähige Element ein kleiner, stabförmiger Permanentmagnet ist, welcher entweder in den Gehörgang einschiebbar am Trommelfell, in dem Mittelohr an Hammer, Amboß oder Steigbügel befestigbar, oder in die InnenohrflUssigkeit einsetzbar ist. Es besteht jedoch e die Möglichkeit, das schwingfähige Element als eine elastische, ferromagnetische Membrane. auszubilden, welche auf einem topfförmigen Permanentmagneten freischwingend gelagert.In general, it appears expedient if the vibratable element is a small, rod-shaped permanent magnet, which is either in the ear canal can be pushed into the eardrum, attached to a hammer, anvil or stirrup in the middle ear, or can be inserted into the inner ear fluid. However, there is the possibility the oscillatable element as an elastic, ferromagnetic membrane. to train which on a cup-shaped permanent magnet mounted freely swinging.
ist. In diesem Fall erscheint es dann zweckmäßig, wenn Mcmbrane und Topfmagnet eine geschlossene Kammer bilden, welche in direktem Kontakt mit dem Mittelohr steht.is. In this case, it seems appropriate if Mcmbrane and Pot magnets form a closed chamber which is in direct contact with the middle ear stands.
Weitere Einzelheiten der Erfindung sollen im folgenden an Hand eines Ausführungabeispieles näher erläutert und beachrieben werden, wobei auf die beigefügte.Figur Bezug genommen ist, welche in schematischer Darstellung ein Schwerhörigengerät gemäß der Erfindung darstellt.Further details of the invention are given below with reference to a Embodiment examples are explained and observed in more detail, with reference to the attached figure Reference is made, which in a schematic representation of a hearing aid device according to of the invention.
Wie man an Hand der Figur erkennen kann, besteht die Sendereinheit aus einem Mikrophon und/oder einem äquivalenten Gerät 2. Diese Elemente 1 und 2 sind Uber einen Schalter 3 und einc Lcitung 4 mit einem Verstärker 5 verbunden. Auagangsaeitig ist dieser Verstärker 5 Uber eine Leitung 6 mit einem Sender 7 verbunden. Dieser Sender 7 besteht vorzugsweise aus einer Wicklung, welche von Strömen durchflossen ist, die entsprechend den im Hörfrequenzbereich liegenden Signalen moduliert ist. Falls dies gewUnscht sein sollte, kann die Wicklung des Senders 7 um einen ferromagnetischen Kern herum angeordnet sein.As you can see from the figure, there is a transmitter unit from a microphone and / or equivalent device 2. These elements 1 and 2 are connected to an amplifier 5 via a switch 3 and a line 4. On the output side, this amplifier 5 is connected to a transmitter 7 via a line 6. This transmitter 7 preferably consists of a winding through which currents flow which is modulated according to the signals lying in the audio frequency range. If this should be desired, the winding of the transmitter 7 around a ferromagnetic Be arranged around the core.
Mit Hilfe der stromdurchflossenen Wicklung des Senders 7 wird in an sich bekannter Weise ein zeitlich sich veränderndes Magnetfeld aufgebaut, welches sich entsprechend der Feldlinienkonfiguration weit hinaus in den Raum erstreckt.With the help of the current-carrying winding of the transmitter 7 is in on As is known, a magnetic field that changes over time is built up, which extends far out into the room according to the field line configuration.
Entsprechend der Figur ist innerhalb des Gehörganges, anliegend an das Trommelfell ein magnetischer Empfänger 8 angeordnet. Dieser magnetische Empfänger 8 besteht vorzugsweise aus einem kleinen, stabförmigen Permanentmagneten, welcher durch das Vorhandensein zeitlich fluktuierender Magnetfelder versucht ist, sich mehr oder weniger stark in Rlchttzg der Feldlinien auszurichten. Dadurch werden Kräfte auf das Trommelfell Ubertragen, welche Uber d ie die Mittelohrknöchelchen Hammer, Amboß und SteigbUgel entsprechende Schwingungen an die Flüssigkeiten des Innenohres weiterleiten. Diese Schwingungen werden innerhalb des Innenohres in entsprechende Nervenimpulse umgesetzt.According to the figure, it is adjacent to the ear canal the eardrum a magnetic receiver 8 is arranged. This magnetic receiver 8 preferably consists of a small, rod-shaped permanent magnet, which tempted by the presence of temporally fluctuating magnetic fields to align more or less in the direction of the field lines. This will be Forces transferred to the eardrum, which over the middle ear ossicles Hammer, Anvil and stirrup corresponding vibrations to the liquids of the inner ear. These vibrations are inside the inner ear converted into corresponding nerve impulses.
Da fUr die Auslösung von Gehörempfindungen bereits äußerst geringe Drücke in der Größenordnung von 10116 bis 10 4 Watt/ cm2 ausreichend sind, genügen in der Regel relativ schwache, fluktuierende Magnetfelder, um einen derartigen Empfänger 8 in gewünschter Weise in Schwingungen zu versetzen.As for the triggering of auditory sensations already extremely low Pressures on the order of 10116 to 10 4 watts / cm2 are sufficient usually relatively weak, fluctuating magnetic fields around such a receiver 8 to vibrate in the desired manner.
Während der Empfänger 8 vorzugsweise am Trommelfell angebracht ist, kann die Sendeeinheit einschließlich Mikrophon 1, Verstärker 5 und Sender 7 entweder in einen BrillenbUgel eingebaut sein oder als geschlossene Einheit innerhalb der Brusttasche getragen werden. Durch die Verwendung zeitlich sich verändernder Magnetfelder als übertragungsmedium erübrigt sich eine Leitungsverbindung, welche für den Träger störend ist.While the receiver 8 is preferably attached to the eardrum, can be the transmitter unit including microphone 1, amplifier 5 and transmitter 7 either be built into a temple or as a closed unit within the Breast pocket to be worn. By using magnetic fields that change over time as a transmission medium there is no need for a line connection for the carrier is disturbing.
Ferner wird in dem Bereich des Empfängers keine Bttrie benötigt, da die zum Speisen des Empfängers erforderliche Energie dem zeitlich fluktuierenden Magnetfeld entnommen wird.Furthermore, no battery is required in the area of the recipient, since the energy required to feed the receiver to the time fluctuating Magnetic field is taken.
Um das Magnetfeld im Bereich des magnet,chen Empfängers in bestimmter Weise beeinflussen zu können, können ein oder mehrere in das Felsenbein eingesetzte magnetische Leiter vorgesehen sein. In der Figur ist ein derartiger magnetischer Leiter 9 dargestellt.To the magnetic field in the area of the magnet, chen receiver in certain To be able to influence ways, one or more can be inserted into the petrous bone magnetic conductors may be provided. In the figure one of these is magnetic Head 9 shown.
In bestimmten Fällen kann es sich als zweckmäßig erweisen, den magnetischen Empfänger als Topfmagneten auszubilden, der sich in einer luftdicht abgeschlossenen Kammer mit einer elastischen, f.rromagnetisehen Membrane als Abschluß befindet. Die den topfförmigen Magneten enthaltende und durch die Membrane abgeschlossen Kammer kann in das Felsenbein eingesetzt werden und ist durch die pneumatischen Zellen direkt mit dem Mittelohrraum verbunden. Durch die Schwingungen der Membrane innerhalb der pneumatischen Räume werden Druckveränderungen hervorgerufen, die auf das Mittelohr Ubertragen werden.In certain cases it can be useful to use the magnetic Train the receiver as a pot magnet, which is enclosed in an airtight Chamber with an elastic, magnetic membrane as closure. The chamber containing the cup-shaped magnet and closed by the membrane can be inserted into the petrous bone and is through the pneumatic Cells connected directly to the middle ear space. Due to the vibrations of the membrane pressure changes are caused within the pneumatic spaces, which on transferred to the middle ear.
Die vorliegende Erfindung ist nicht nur für den Bau von Schwerhörigengeräten, sondern auch fUr diagnostische und experimentelle Vorrichtungen, Souffleurgeräte, Meßeinri¢htungen und InformatlonsUbertragungseinheiten verwendbar.The present invention is not only for the construction of hearing aids, but also for diagnostic and experimental devices, prompter devices, Measuring devices and information transfer units can be used.
Zum Soufflieren im Theater besteht z.B. die Möglichkeit, den Empfänger 8 in einen Wattebausch zu wickeln, welcher in ein facher Weise in das Ohr einsetzbar ist. FUr die Übertragung von Informationen in größeren Räumen - beispielaweise Museen -besteht die Mögli¢hkeit,entlang der Wände des betreffenden Raumes eine Schleife auszulegen, durch welche ein genügend nohes Wechselmagnetfeld erzeugbar ist. Die Empfangsgeräte können dann Je nach Wunsch entweder als kleine Traggeräte, als Kopfhörer, oder als Spezialbrillen ausgebildet sein.For prompting in the theater, for example, there is the possibility of the recipient 8 to wrap in a cotton ball, which can be inserted into the ear in a number of ways is. For the transmission of information in larger rooms - for example museums -It is possible to create a loop along the walls of the room in question designed by which a sufficiently strong alternating magnetic field can be generated. the Receiving devices can then be used either as small portable devices, as headphones, or be designed as special glasses.
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