五、發明說明（/ ) 本發明之背景 安裝合適的助聽器之程序並非總是一門精確的學問。 因此對預期的使用者容易地且有效率地展示一助聽器裝置 之聲音品質是令人期望的。 許多不同的主助聽器和助聽器規劃裝置已被使用來管 理助聽器。直到最近，大多數的這些助聽器是大型的、桌 上型的設計，包括安裝面板的麥克風和耳機，其與實際上 使用在待安裝之助聽器中的變換器或電路無關。 更近期地，已發展了手持的規劃裝置以供安裝合適的 可規劃類比和數位助聽器之用。這些裝置一般使一聽力、冶 療人員能夠藉由一次改變一參數之方式來調整一助聽器裝 置之響應。這可能是一複雜的程序，因爲其要求聽力治療 人員知道改變每個參數的效果。再者，即使聽力治療人員 設法經由聽力記錄單正確地繪出病人的聽力損傷，聽力記 錄單本身不一定確保病人裝配到一適當的助聽器。這是因 爲一般用來建立安裝設定的測試單元在許多方面與生產單 元不同。可預期地，病人必須反覆地找聽力治療人員以調 整助聽器裝置以供使用。 本發明之槪要 本發明一般係針對一種用以修正助聽器裝置之聲音響 應之系統及方法。在一說明性的實施例中，可規劃助聽器 以提供多個可選擇的聲音型式之一的聲音響應。經由無線 訊號.傳送命令來實現聲音型式之選擇，然後在助聽器上接 收命令。以所接收的命令爲基礎，然後規劃助聽器之聲音 3 「裝 (請先閱讀背面之注音？事項再填寫本頁)5. Description of the invention (/) Background of the invention The procedure for installing a suitable hearing aid is not always a precise science. It is therefore desirable for an intended user to easily and efficiently demonstrate the sound quality of a hearing aid device. Many different primary hearing aids and hearing aid planning devices have been used to manage hearing aids. Until recently, most of these hearing aids were large, table-top designs, including panel-mounted microphones and headphones, which were independent of the transducers or circuits actually used in the hearing aid to be installed. More recently, hand-held planning devices have been developed for the installation of suitable planable analog and digital hearing aids. These devices generally allow a hearing or therapist to adjust the response of a hearing aid device by changing one parameter at a time. This can be a complicated procedure because it requires the hearing therapist to know the effect of changing each parameter. Furthermore, even if the hearing therapist manages to correctly map the patient's hearing impairment through the hearing record, the hearing record itself does not necessarily ensure that the patient is fitted with an appropriate hearing aid. This is because the test unit that is generally used to establish installation settings differs from the production unit in many ways. Predictably, the patient must repeatedly find a hearing therapist to adjust the hearing aid device for use. Summary of the Invention The present invention is generally directed to a system and method for modifying the acoustic response of a hearing aid device. In an illustrative embodiment, a hearing aid may be planned to provide an acoustic response in one of a plurality of selectable acoustic patterns. The wireless signal is used to send commands to select the sound type, and then receive the command on the hearing aid. Based on the commands received, then plan the sound of the hearing aid 3 "install (please read the phonetic on the back? Matters before filling out this page)
----訂ί I 禮- 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明) 響應，如此使得根據一所選擇的聲音型式來放大助聽器之 聲音輸入。因此，一使用者可規劃一配置在耳道中的助聽 器裝置而不需移除助聽器。 在一應用中，一聲音型式在整個可聽見頻率的範圍上 定義助聽器之一聲音響應。 由一使用者發送以選擇一聲音型式之命令可包括儲存 在助聽器之記憶體裝置中的數位資料。如此，可使用命令 的原始數位資料做爲控制資料以選擇或規劃助聽器之聲音 型式。 在一特定應用中，閂鎖一命令的原始數位資料以驅動 至少一數位濾波器或其他亦配置在助聽器裝置中的電子裝 備之輸入。至少使用被閂鎖的資料之一部份以選擇一所需 的聲音型式。最好閂鎖數位資料以驅動一硬接線的數位濾 波器或相關的電路。 雖然選擇聲音型式之方法可變化，一種用以選擇一聲 音型式之方法牽涉到按壓無線發送器之鍵盤。 一旦偵測到一選擇器模組之按下的鍵時，發送一對應 的命令給助聽器裝置以規劃一型式。因此，可以只藉由按 下選擇器模組之另一規劃按鍵來重新規劃助聽器裝置。 在一另外的應用中，助聽器裝置可選擇地爲永久的， 如此使得裝置無法意外地被重新規劃。亦即，之後只能規 劃助聽器一次以設定一聲音型式。 用以儲存供選擇一聲音型式用的數位資料或命令之硬 體可爲諸如RAM(隨機存取記億體)之依電性記憶體。當用 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） 擎-裝--------訂----- (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 507463 A7 B7 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 五、發明說明（^) 來代替EEPROM記憶體時，RAM記憶體在未供電時可能失 去其內容，但其一般來說較爲便宜。EEPROM是可重新規 劃的，且即使在未供電時仍保留先前的記憶體設定。 在一應用中，支援多種型式之一的助聽器爲用完即丟 的。如此，在一長期的使用期間後不需要花時間淸潔助聽 器。亦不需要修理一受損的助聽器裝置，因爲可以相對低 的費用買到另一個幾乎相同的裝置。因此若助聽器意外失 去，也不會是一個嚴峻的考驗。 本發明之另一觀點牽涉到藉由將助聽器裝置保持在一 電話聽筒附近並按下至少一按鍵以選擇一型式來規劃一聲 音型式。在一應用中，可按下電話數字之預先決定的順序 來選擇一聲音型式。如此，提供一指示助聽器應重新規劃 一聲音型式之代碼是可能的。 就一般的意義來說，本發明之另一觀點牽涉到將助聽 器之一可聽見的輸入濾波以偵測一規劃命令。一旦接收到 一有效的命令，可據此來規劃助聽器。在一特定應用中， 雖然可使用任何型式的無線訊號來選擇一聲音型式，但可 聽見的規劃命令是透過諸如由電話裝置產生的音調之 DTMF(雙音多頻)訊號來產生的。 又本發明之另一觀點牽涉到補償在助聽器裝置之組件 中的變異，如此使得助聽器的聲音響應與一標準相符。例 如，安裝在一助聽器中的組件之特性可能落在一特定的限 度之外，如此使得助聽器的整個響應不符合一所要的標準 。可在助聽器中規劃一補償因子以補償組件中的變異。 5 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 裝 訂---- 蘑· 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（If ) 與一受測組件相關的補償因子最好配置在助聽器之記 憶體裝置中。然後以補償因子爲基礎調整助聽器之聲音響 應以將對應的受測組件之變化性列入考慮。以此方式，可 個別地規劃一組每一個皆包括一受測組件的助聽器，如此 使得一對應的助聽器之所選定的聲音響應符合標準。 本發明亦大致上針對一種用以修正助聽器之聲音響應 的裝置及方法。這牽涉到藉由測量組件之特性來測試一將 使用在助聽器中的組件。然後指派一適當的補償因子以修 正在受測組件中的可能變異。然後最好將此補償因子儲存 在一配置在助聽器中的組件之記憶體裝置中。 藉由補償一組件之變異或失真，可精確地控制助聽器 之響應，如此使得一所選定的聲音型式的整個響應更加地 符合一標準。如此，若助聽器爲用完即丟的，一可能包括 不正常組件之替換助聽器一般會提供一極爲類似於其他以 相同型式規劃的助聽器之聲音響應。 可對變異做測試的助聽器之一組件爲用來偵測一聲音 輸入訊號的麥克風。最好測試麥克風以判斷其如何變化偏 離一所要的標準，之後，指派一補償因子以對組件的測量 變異做修正。 一般藉由判斷一組件變異將會在生產的助聽器上之效 果爲何來計算一補償因子。例如，一補償因子可將組件與 一標準偏移之變異列入考慮以消除或減少受測組件將在助 聽器的整個聲音響應上的不利效果。 在一應用中，組件爲一包括受測以決定一對應變異的 6 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐) --^^1 --------t------ (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（ζ) 電子電路板之麥克風。在一特定應用中，電子電路板可包 括一必須調整的放大器電路。補償因子可儲存在配置於電 子電路中的記憶體裝置裡。 雖然一般可在製造程序中的任何階段規劃補償因子， 但可在組件裝配於助聽器中之前，將補償因子儲存在記憶 體裝置中。因此，可規劃補償資訊使之存在於組件本身， 且稍後不需額外再做追蹤一部份和規劃一對應的補償因子 。或者是，可在助聽器裝配以一對應的組件後，規劃補償 因子。 單一的助聽器可包括多個組件，其之每一個被指派一 唯一的補償因子以修整助聽器之一特性。如此，助聽器裝 置可包括多個補償因子。 自由選擇在一完全裝配的助聽器上執行測試，且一對 於組件之組合所引起的變異之補償亦可儲存在助聽器之記 憶體裝置中以補償錯誤。以這些技術爲基礎’降低助聽器 裝置之總成本是可能的，因爲除此之外，無法接受的組件 可能被使用在符合一標準的精準，精確的助聽器裝置之裝 置中。 用以儲存一補償因子之記憶體裝置可選擇爲RAM(隨 機存取記憶體）。使用RAM之一優點爲其低成本。或者是 ，用以儲存一補償因子之記憶體裝置可爲可重新規劃的 EEPROM(電氣可抹除可程式化唯讀記憶體）。 在一應用中，記憶體裝置不只用來儲存一或多個補償 因子，亦儲存助聽器之所選定的聲音型式。例如，儲存多 7 本矣氏張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐）~ " ' -- ---------^裝 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂--- 禮· 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印制衣 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（L) 個位元在記憶體裝置中，以識別多個聲音型式中的哪一個 被選定。 利用一數位編碼補償因子之技術牽涉到將補償資料問 鎖在一暫存器裝置內，如此使得其驅動配置於助聽器之麥 克風和喇叭之間的電路。閂鎖住的資料一般用來調整一電 路並補償在一或多個預先測試過的組件之變異。此技術簡 化了最終的生產測試，因爲以補償資料規劃一裝配完成的 助聽器裝置更有可能符合一所要的規格。更特別地’某些 組件變異將以指派給組件之補償因子來加以修正。如此’ 更容易於使用前在生產的最後階段來精細調整助聽器。 本發明之另一觀點牽涉到測試類似型式之多個組件並 以偏移標準之對應的誤差爲基礎來將組件分組。然後指派 一補償因子給一組類似偏差的組件。在裝配助聽器後’可 以一對應的補償因子規劃助聽器內的記憶體以修正一組件 變異。 在一應用中，可使用一補償因子以調整助聽器之增益 。類似地，可使用一補償因子來調整助聽器中之電子訊號 的偏移。一般來說，任何可測量的特性可以一補償因子爲 基礎來補償。如先前所討論的，可測試諸如助聽器之麥克 風或喇叭之組件並指派適當的補償因子以考慮偏移一諸如 規範之標準之變異。 更特別地，一使用者不需設定位於助聽器裝置上的微 小開關以設定一聲音型式。亦不需要栓一電纜至助聽器供 選擇一特定型式之用。使用者亦不需擔心移除助聽器來改 8 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） ------------^裝 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) ----訂--- 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 507463 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 A7 B7 五、發明說明（"]) 變一聲音型式設定。 以本發明之特定原理爲基礎，使用者亦可更容易地比 較助聽器之聲音型式並選擇一最適於特定應用之型式。例 如’一聲音型式可能對古典音樂提供較佳的聲音，而其它 的可能對談話演說提供較佳的性能給使用者。 圖式之簡要說明 圖1爲一方塊圖，說明根據本發明之特定原理用以將 組件分組之測試器。 圖2爲一流程圖，說明根據本發明之特定原理用以指 派一補償因子給一組件之方法。 圖3爲一根據本發明之特定原理用以測試一組件之方 塊圖。 圖4爲一根據本發明之特定原理用以測試一組件和利 用一補償因子以修正偏差之更詳細的方塊圖。 圖5爲一流程圖，說明根據本發明之特定原理之一用 以測試一組件之方法。 圖6爲一根據本發明之特定原理之遠端控制的助聽器 裝置和選擇器模組之方塊圖。 圖7爲一根據本發明之特定原理用以規劃助聽器裝置 之無線選擇器模組更詳細的方塊圖。 本發明之前述和其他的目的、特徵和優點將會從下列 發明之較佳實施例之更特定的說明而變得明顯，如附圖中 所說明的，在附圖中相同的參考符號在不同的圖中是指相 同的部份。圖形不一定是按比例的，而是強調說明本發明 9 表紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 x 297公釐） -------------------^ —-- (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 襟 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（& ) 之原理。 本發明之詳細說明 本發明之較佳實施例之說明如下。 圖1爲一根據本發明之特定原理之生產測試器之方塊 圖。雖然特定實施例說明一測試諸如使用在裝配助聽器裝 置上者的組件之方法，但是可使用組件測試器100或一類 似的裝置以測試任何型式的組件。 一般來說，視組件與一標準偏離之變異來指派一補償 因子給一受測組件。當裝配一包括組件之諸如助聽器之裝 置時，對應於組件之補償因子在裝置中加以規劃，如此使 得裝置的響應符合一所要的標準或規範。如此，一包括不 同組件的用完即丟的裝置可以其他具有幾乎相同特性之裝 置來取代。 本發明之此觀點在助聽器應用中是有用的，因爲設定 至一所選定型式之助聽器裝置可以其他設定至相同型式之 助聽器來取代，而同時提供幾乎相同的聲音性能。在整個 裝配過的裝置必須落在一窄限度內的情況中，本發明之此 觀點大大地改了製造良率，如此使得對應產品之總成本相 當地降低。 組件測試器100用來測試受測組件130，諸如一助聽 器裝置之接收器或喇叭。一包括受測組件130之助聽器裝 置最好支援多種聲音型式以矯正一使用者對應的聽力損傷 。單一的聲音型式可對整個可聽見頻率的範圍定義助聽器 之聲音響應。 10 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） -----------1·;裳 (請先閱讀背面之注音？事項再填寫本頁)---- Order I-Printed on the paper by the Consumer Property Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm). Printed by the Employee Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 507463 A7. B7 V. Description of the invention), so that the sound input of the hearing aid is amplified according to a selected sound type. Therefore, a user can plan a hearing aid device disposed in the ear canal without removing the hearing aid. In one application, a sound pattern defines the sound response of one of the hearing aids over the entire audible frequency range. The command sent by a user to select a sound pattern may include digital data stored in a memory device of the hearing aid. In this way, the original digital data of the command can be used as control data to select or plan the sound pattern of the hearing aid. In a particular application, the raw digital data of a command is latched to drive the input of at least a digital filter or other electronic device also arranged in the hearing aid device. Use at least a portion of the latched data to select a desired sound pattern. It is best to latch digital data to drive a hard-wired digital filter or related circuit. Although the method of selecting a sound pattern may vary, a method for selecting a sound pattern involves pressing a keyboard of a wireless transmitter. Once a pressed key of a selector module is detected, a corresponding command is sent to the hearing aid device to plan a pattern. Therefore, the hearing aid device can be re-planned simply by pressing another planning button of the selector module. In a further application, the hearing aid device may optionally be permanent, so that the device cannot be accidentally re-planned. That is, the hearing aid can only be planned once at a time to set a sound pattern. The hardware used to store digital data or commands for selecting a sound type may be electrical memory such as RAM (Random Access Memory). When using this paper size, it is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) Engine-installation -------- Order ----- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page ) 507463 A7 B7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. 5. Description of Invention (^) When replacing EEPROM memory, RAM memory may lose its content when power is not supplied, but it is generally cheaper. EEPROM is re-programmable and retains previous memory settings even when power is not supplied. In one application, hearing aids that support one of many types are disposable when used up. As such, there is no need to spend time cleaning the hearing aids after a long period of use. There is also no need to repair a damaged hearing aid device, because another almost identical device can be purchased at a relatively low cost. Therefore, if the hearing aid is accidentally lost, it will not be a severe test. Another aspect of the invention involves planning a sound pattern by holding a hearing aid device near a telephone handset and pressing at least one button to select a pattern. In an application, a predetermined pattern of phone numbers can be pressed to select a sound pattern. In this way, it is possible to provide a code indicating that the hearing aid should re-plan a sound pattern. In a general sense, another aspect of the invention involves filtering an audible input of one of the hearing aids to detect a planning command. Once a valid order is received, the hearing aid can be planned accordingly. In a particular application, although any type of wireless signal can be used to select a sound type, the audible planning command is generated through a DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) signal, such as a tone generated by a telephone device. Yet another aspect of the present invention involves compensating for variations in the components of the hearing aid device so that the acoustic response of the hearing aid is in accordance with a standard. For example, the characteristics of a component installed in a hearing aid may fall outside a certain limit, so that the overall response of the hearing aid does not meet a desired standard. A compensation factor can be planned in the hearing aid to compensate for variations in the component. 5 This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Binding ---- Printed by the Employee Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 507463 A7 B7 5. Description of the Invention (If) The compensation factor related to a tested component is preferably configured in the memory device of the hearing aid. Then adjust the sound of the hearing aid based on the compensation factor to take into account the variability of the corresponding tested components. In this way, a set of hearing aids each including a component under test can be individually planned, so that the selected sound response of a corresponding hearing aid complies with the standard. The present invention is also generally directed to a device and method for modifying the acoustic response of a hearing aid. This involves testing a component to be used in a hearing aid by measuring the characteristics of the component. An appropriate compensation factor is then assigned to fix possible variations in the component under test. This compensation factor is then preferably stored in a memory device of a component arranged in the hearing aid. By compensating for variations or distortions of a component, the response of the hearing aid can be precisely controlled, thus making the overall response of a selected sound pattern more consistent with a standard. Thus, if the hearing aid is used up and discarded, a replacement hearing aid that may include abnormal components will generally provide a sound response that is very similar to other hearing aids planned in the same style. One component of hearing aids that can test for mutations is a microphone used to detect an audio input signal. It is best to test the microphone to determine how it deviates from a desired standard, and then assign a compensation factor to correct the measured variation of the component. A compensation factor is generally calculated by judging how effective a component variation will be on a manufactured hearing aid. For example, a compensation factor may take into account the variation of a component from a standard offset to eliminate or reduce the adverse effects of the component under test on the overall sound response of the hearing aid. In an application, the component is a 6-paper size that includes the test to determine a corresponding variation, which is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm)-^^ 1 -------- t ------ (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 507463 A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (ζ) Microphone for electronic circuit board. In a particular application, the electronic circuit board may include an amplifier circuit that must be adjusted. The compensation factor can be stored in a memory device arranged in the electronic circuit. Although compensation factors can generally be planned at any stage in the manufacturing process, the compensation factors can be stored in a memory device before the component is assembled in the hearing aid. Therefore, the compensation information can be planned to exist in the component itself, and there is no need to track a part and plan a corresponding compensation factor later. Alternatively, the compensation factor can be planned after the hearing aid is assembled with a corresponding component. A single hearing aid may include multiple components, each of which is assigned a unique compensation factor to modify one characteristic of the hearing aid. As such, the hearing aid device may include multiple compensation factors. The freedom to choose to perform the test on a fully assembled hearing aid, and compensation for variations caused by the combination of components can also be stored in the hearing aid's memory device to compensate for errors. Based on these technologies, it is possible to reduce the overall cost of a hearing aid device, because otherwise, unacceptable components may be used in a device that complies with a standard, precise, precise hearing aid device. The memory device used to store a compensation factor can be selected as RAM (random access memory). One advantage of using RAM is its low cost. Alternatively, the memory device used to store a compensation factor may be a re-programmable EEPROM (electrically erasable and programmable read-only memory). In one application, the memory device is used not only to store one or more compensation factors, but also the selected sound pattern of the hearing aid. For example, to store more than 7 Chang's Zhang scales applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) ~ " '---------- ^ packing (please read the note on the back first) Please fill in this page again) Order --- Etiquette · Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, printed clothing 507463 A7 B7 of the Consumer Cooperative Fifth, the description of the invention (L) bits in the memory device to identify multiple sound patterns Which one is selected. The technique of using a digitally-encoded compensation factor involves locking the compensation data in a register device, so that it drives a circuit arranged between the microphone and the speaker of the hearing aid. The latched data is typically used to adjust a circuit and compensate for variations in one or more pre-tested components. This technique simplifies the final production test, because a completed hearing aid device is more likely to meet a desired specification with compensation data planning. More specifically 'certain component variations will be corrected with compensation factors assigned to the components. In this way, it is easier to fine-tune the hearing aid in the final stages of production before use. Another aspect of the invention involves testing multiple components of a similar type and grouping the components based on the corresponding error of the offset criteria. A compensation factor is then assigned to a set of similarly biased components. After the hearing aid is assembled, the memory in the hearing aid can be programmed with a corresponding compensation factor to correct a component variation. In an application, a compensation factor can be used to adjust the gain of the hearing aid. Similarly, a compensation factor can be used to adjust the offset of the electronic signal in the hearing aid. In general, any measurable characteristic can be compensated based on a compensation factor. As previously discussed, components such as microphones or horns of hearing aids can be tested and assigned appropriate compensation factors to account for variations that offset a standard such as a specification. More specifically, a user does not need to set a micro switch on the hearing aid device to set a sound pattern. There is also no need to tie a cable to the hearing aid for selecting a particular type. Users do n’t need to worry about removing hearing aids to change 8 paper sizes to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ------------ ^ installed (please read the back first) Please note this page before filling in this page) ---- Order --- Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 507463 Printed by the Consumer ’s Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Invention Description (")) Change one Sound type setting. Based on the specific principles of the present invention, it is also easier for a user to compare the sound pattern of a hearing aid and select a pattern that is most suitable for a particular application. For example, 'a sound pattern may provide better sound for classical music, while others may provide better performance for users. Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a tester for grouping components according to certain principles of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for assigning a compensation factor to a component according to certain principles of the present invention. Fig. 3 is a block diagram for testing a component according to certain principles of the present invention. Figure 4 is a more detailed block diagram for testing a component and using a compensation factor to correct deviations according to certain principles of the invention. Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method for testing a component according to one of the specific principles of the present invention. Figure 6 is a block diagram of a remotely controlled hearing aid device and selector module according to certain principles of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a more detailed block diagram of a wireless selector module for planning a hearing aid device according to certain principles of the present invention. The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a more specific description of the following preferred embodiments of the invention. As illustrated in the accompanying drawings, the same reference symbols in the drawings are different. The figure refers to the same part. The figures are not necessarily to scale, but to emphasize that the paper size of the 9 sheets of the present invention is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 x 297 mm) ---------------- --- ^ —-- (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 507463 A7 B7 V. Principles of & Detailed description of the present invention A description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is as follows. Figure 1 is a block diagram of a production tester in accordance with certain principles of the present invention. Although the specific embodiment illustrates a method for testing components such as those used in assembling a hearing aid device, the component tester 100 or a similar device may be used to test any type of component. Generally, a component is assigned a compensation factor depending on the variation of the component from a standard deviation. When assembling a device such as a hearing aid including a component, the compensation factor corresponding to the component is planned in the device so that the response of the device conforms to a desired standard or specification. Thus, a disposable device that includes different components can be replaced by other devices that have almost the same characteristics. This aspect of the invention is useful in hearing aid applications, as hearing aid devices set to a selected type can be replaced by other hearing aids set to the same type, while providing almost the same sound performance. In the case where the entire assembled device must fall within a narrow limit, this viewpoint of the present invention greatly changes the manufacturing yield, so that the total cost of the corresponding product is reduced considerably. The component tester 100 is used to test a component under test 130, such as a receiver or a speaker of a hearing aid device. A hearing aid device including the tested component 130 preferably supports multiple sound patterns to correct a user's corresponding hearing loss. A single sound pattern defines the sound response of the hearing aid over the entire audible frequency range. 10 This paper size applies to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ----------- 1 ·; Shang (Please read the note on the back? 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I I I I J^T· I I 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印制衣 507463 A7 ___- —_B7___ 五、發明說明（1 ) 在一應用中，助聽器裝置爲用完即丟的，且支援一固 定的聲音型式。 以一測試程序規劃諸如PC(個人電腦)裝置之測試控制 器110以測試組件130。更特別地，訊號產生器120產生一 特定頻率之電壓以驅動諸如一喇叭之受測組件130。雖然 組件130可在不同設定上測試，在某些情況中單一測試便 足夠。在本應用中，訊號產生器120最好產生一具有峰至 峰振幅1.5伏特之1000赫茲的正弦波。以此輸入爲基礎， 組件130產生一聲音輸出以回應輸入電壓。如此，在聲音 感測器125上測量一特性組件130。 如先前所述，通常，於測試之際，當在聽覺感測器 125上測量時，本發明之助聽器之諸如喇叭或接收器的組 件130產生104分貝的聲音輸出。如預期的，一組之組件 130中的每個組件130將偏離規範而變化。 測試控制器110將受測組件130之特性或變異與一標 準比較以決定多箱140組件130中的哪一個須被分組。若 其未落在一所要的限度範圍內，則組件130另外被丟棄。 例如，一組件可能很有缺陷使得其無法用來裝配一助聽器 裝置。 每個箱子140是用來將具有類似特性的組件130分組 。例如，對一給定的測試輸入產生一介於100和102dB(分 貝）的聲音輸出之受測組件130被分組爲箱#1。類似地，如 聲音感測器125所偵測地產生一介於102和HHdB之聲音 輸出之受測組件130被分組在一起在箱#2中，諸如此類。 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） ---------I I ΙΛ ^ (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) ----訂--- 參- 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 507463 A7 ^ B7 五、發明說明（p) 在本例中，在一對應箱140中的每個組件130必須被 裝配入一助聽器裝置中。以將耦合至組件130之電路和裝 置之總體所要的聲音響應爲基礎，對每箱140或每組組件 來計算一諸如l〇4dB之名義上的標準和一補償因子150。 最後一補償因子150用來補償一組件中的變異如此使得助 聽器之輸出符合一標準。 如所示的，將每個箱的名義上的値，諸如箱#1的 101dB，與所要的標準104dB比較。一個箱140的名義上的 値與所要的名義上的標準之間的差異是用來判斷如何調整 助聽器裝置以減少錯誤。例如，箱#1組件一般需要+3dB之 補償。以該部份在最終裝配電路上的對應效果爲基礎，係 決定出一補償因子150。 補償因子150可爲一組數位資料的編碼，其是用來控 制助聽器裝置之類比和數位電子電路。使用編碼過的資料 ，可以補償因子150爲基礎調整電路的增益或偏移。稍後 在說明書中將更詳細地說明本發明的這項觀點。 圖2爲一流程圖，說明根據發明之特定原理來測試一 組件之變異和指派一對應的補償因子之方法。步驟200指 出該程序的進入點。 在步驟210中，使用組件測試器100來測試組件之特 性。以所測量到的變異爲基礎，組件130與其他受測的組 件130 —起分組並儲存在一對應的箱140中。因此，然後 將分組在一箱140中的組件130裝配至一諸如助聽器裝置 之最終產品。 12 本纸張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） 裝--------訂i f請先閱讀背面之注咅？事項再填寫本頁) #· 507463 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 A7 B7 五、發明說明（ll ) 在步驟230中，執行一設計分析以判斷一組件變異如 何影響裝配的助聽器之整個響應。爲修正一組件130之預 期的效果，在步驟240中指派補償因子150至類似組件130 之箱140。 然後在步驟250中使用來自一特定箱140中的組件 130來裝配一組助聽器裝置，且將指派的補償因子儲存在 助聽器之記憶體中。因此，可使用蒱償因子150以在助聽 器裝置之多階段類比或數位電路之特定階段上調整一增益 或偏移。 圖3爲一根據本發明之特定原理用以分析組件變異之 測試單元。組件30可爲一單一電子部件、多個部件的組裝 、或甚至爲一機械裝置。如所示，透過組件測試器310將 一包括諸如麥克風322之轉換器之組件320和一對應的電 子電路325 —起測試。 諸如PC裝置之組件測試器310係控制如何測試一組 件322。例如，諸如一喇叭裝置312之聲音產生器312耦合 至組件測試器310以控制其輸出。以聲音產生器312產生 一或多個樣本音調。在耦合至電子電路325之麥克風322 上感測此聲音。在一較佳應用中，組件測試器310經由至 電力電子電路之電纜340提供電力給組件320。 電子電路325可包括一用來放大由麥克風322產生的 小訊號之放大器電路。可選擇性地將放大器之輸出級上的 電路板325上的測試點連接至導電測試墊337，如此使得 可在組件測試器310上測量感測到的訊號。一由電子電路 13 ϋ張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格（210^^97公釐） --------------------^------ (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 禮· 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 507463 A7 B7 、發明說明) 325產生的訊號耦合至與受測組件320之測試墊337接觸之 測試接腳330以測量組件320之一特性。 一由電子電路325產生之訊號可在測試頭配件上緩衝 且進一步經由電纜340被驅動至在組件測試器310上的諸 如一示波器或其他電子測量裝置之測量儀器。因此，測量 了組件320之變異且將之與一標準加以比較。 圖4爲一方塊圖，更具體地說明了根據本發明之特定 原理之受測組件。 如所示，麥克風322耦合至包括類比和數位電路之多 級的電子電路325。在電子電路325的不同級上選擇測試 點並經由測試墊337送至組件測試器310。例如，放大器/ 壓縮器級420之輸出連接至測試墊337如此使得對應的訊 號可在組件測試器310上加以測量。 如先前所討論的，在麥克風322上提供一受控的聲音 輸入，且由放大器/壓縮器電路放大一所產生的訊號。然後 在組件測試器310上測量所放大的訊號以判斷其特性如何 地與一標準產生偏差。以所測量的偏差爲基礎，將一補償 因子規劃入電子電路325的記憶體470中。這可藉由以數 位編碼資料之格式將一補償因子從組件測試器310傳送至 記憶體470中而達成。控制邏輯460包括支援資料轉移至 記憶體裝置470之硬體。 可分析電子電路325的多個級，如此使得多個補償因 子150儲存在記憶體裝置470中，其之每一個是用來調整 電路325之特性。例如，下載一補償因子150至記憶體470 14 —裝——！訂—— !!# (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 本紙張尺度適用t國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） 507463 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 A7 B7 五、發明說明（丨3) 以補償助聽器裝置之整體響應。 爲支援測試，控制邏輯460使特定的電路可被旁路。 例如’可將數位濾波器430置於一旁路模式中，如此使得 只測試到一電路的特定部份。如此，隔離電路325之一級 、並且對電路420之特性來決定一特定級之適當的補償因 子是可能的。 圖5爲一流程圖，說明一根據本發明之特定原理測試 一組件並將數位資料儲存在記憶體中以補償組件之變異之 方法。步驟500顯示一進入流程圖之進入點。 起初，在步驟510中設定電子電路325爲適當的模式 以測試一級或多級。最好藉由產生一對應的訊號並經由測 試墊337驅動電子電路325來選擇一模式。將電路設定爲 適當模式之方法爲傳送一致能測試模式之資料命令。隨後 在步驟520中，施加一聲音測試輸入至麥克風322。 以如步驟530中所測量到的包括麥克風322和電子電 路325之組件320之響應爲基礎，在步驟540中一般將組 件與其他具有類似特性之組件一起分組。然後在步驟550 中指派一用以補償測量到的偏移之補償因子。補償因子 150最好爲一多位元値，其在步驟550中被規劃在組件320 裝配於其中之對應助聽器之記憶體470中。 在將一補償因子150規劃在助聽器中之後，可選擇地 重覆測試程序以檢驗是否正確地補償了組件322之變異。 例如，再測試組件322以檢驗其是否以使用一補償因子 150爲基礎而符合一標準。亦可使用重覆測試來檢驗是否 15 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐）IIIIJ ^ T · II Printed clothing by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 507463 A7 ___- —_B7 ___ V. Description of the Invention (1) In an application, the hearing aid device is thrown away when used up, and supports a fixed sound pattern . A test program, such as a PC (personal computer) device, is planned to test the component 130 in a test procedure. More specifically, the signal generator 120 generates a voltage at a specific frequency to drive the device under test 130 such as a speaker. Although the component 130 may be tested on different settings, a single test may be sufficient in some cases. In this application, the signal generator 120 preferably generates a sine wave having a peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5 volts at 1000 Hz. Based on this input, the component 130 generates a sound output in response to the input voltage. In this way, a characteristic component 130 is measured on the sound sensor 125. As mentioned previously, typically, at the time of testing, when measured on the hearing sensor 125, the component 130 of the hearing aid of the present invention, such as a horn or receiver, produces a sound output of 104 dB. As expected, each component 130 of a group of components 130 will deviate from the specification. The test controller 110 compares the characteristics or variations of the components under test 130 with a standard to determine which of the multiple boxes 140 components 130 must be grouped. If it does not fall within the desired limits, the component 130 is otherwise discarded. For example, a component may be so defective that it cannot be used to assemble a hearing aid device. Each box 140 is used to group components 130 with similar characteristics. For example, the components under test 130 that produce a sound output between 100 and 102 dB (dB) for a given test input are grouped into box # 1. Similarly, the components under test 130 which detect a sound output between 102 and HHdB as detected by the sound sensor 125 are grouped together in box # 2, and so on. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) --------- II ΙΛ ^ (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) ---- Order- -Participant-Printed by the Consumers 'Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economics Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economics 507463 A7 ^ B7 V. Description of the Invention (p) In this example, each component in a corresponding box 140 130 must be assembled into a hearing aid device. A nominal standard such as 104 dB and a compensation factor of 150 are calculated for each box of 140 or each group of components based on the overall desired acoustic response of the circuits and devices coupled to the component 130. The last compensation factor 150 is used to compensate for variations in a component so that the hearing aid output meets a standard. As shown, the nominal chirp of each bin, such as 101 dB for bin # 1, is compared to the desired standard of 104 dB. The difference between the nominal radon of a box 140 and the desired nominal standard is used to judge how to adjust the hearing aid device to reduce errors. For example, Box # 1 components typically require + 3dB compensation. Based on the corresponding effect of this part on the final assembly circuit, a compensation factor of 150 is determined. The compensation factor 150 may be a code for a set of digital data, which is used to control analog and digital electronic circuits for hearing aid devices. Using the encoded data, the gain or offset of the circuit can be adjusted based on a compensation factor of 150. This aspect of the invention will be explained in more detail later in the description. Fig. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for testing a component variation and assigning a corresponding compensation factor according to a specific principle of the invention. Step 200 indicates the entry point of the program. In step 210, the component tester 100 is used to test the characteristics of the component. Based on the measured variation, the components 130 are grouped together with other components under test 130 and stored in a corresponding box 140. Therefore, the components 130 grouped in a box 140 are then assembled to a final product such as a hearing aid device. 12 This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm). -------- Order i f, please read the note on the back first? Please fill in this page for more information) # · 507463 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (ll) In step 230, perform a design analysis to determine how a component variation affects the overall response of the assembled hearing aid . To correct the expected effect of a component 130, a compensation factor 150 is assigned to a box 140 of a similar component 130 in step 240. A set of hearing aid devices is then assembled in step 250 using components 130 from a particular box 140 and the assigned compensation factors are stored in the hearing aid's memory. Therefore, a compensation factor of 150 can be used to adjust a gain or offset at a particular stage of a multi-stage analog or digital circuit of a hearing aid device. FIG. 3 is a test unit for analyzing component variation according to a specific principle of the present invention. The assembly 30 may be a single electronic component, an assembly of multiple components, or even a mechanical device. As shown, a component 320 including a converter such as a microphone 322 and a corresponding electronic circuit 325 are tested together through the component tester 310. A component tester 310, such as a PC device, controls how a component 322 is tested. For example, a sound generator 312, such as a speaker device 312, is coupled to the component tester 310 to control its output. The sound generator 312 generates one or more sample tones. This sound is sensed on a microphone 322 coupled to the electronic circuit 325. In a preferred application, the component tester 310 provides power to the component 320 via a cable 340 to the power electronic circuit. The electronic circuit 325 may include an amplifier circuit for amplifying small signals generated by the microphone 322. The test points on the circuit board 325 on the output stage of the amplifier can be selectively connected to the conductive test pad 337, so that the sensed signal can be measured on the component tester 310. First, the 13 scales of the electronic circuit are applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 ^^ 97mm) -------------------- ^ ---- -(Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Gifts · Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Consumer Cooperatives, printed 507463 A7 B7, invention description) The signal generated by 325 is coupled to contact the test pad 337 of the tested component 320 The test pin 330 measures a characteristic of the component 320. A signal generated by the electronic circuit 325 may be buffered on the test head assembly and further driven via a cable 340 to a measurement instrument such as an oscilloscope or other electronic measurement device on the component tester 310. Therefore, the variation of the component 320 was measured and compared with a standard. Fig. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the component under test according to a specific principle of the present invention in more detail. As shown, the microphone 322 is coupled to a multi-level electronic circuit 325 including analog and digital circuits. Test points are selected at different stages of the electronic circuit 325 and sent to the component tester 310 via a test pad 337. For example, the output of the amplifier / compressor stage 420 is connected to the test pad 337 so that the corresponding signal can be measured on the component tester 310. As previously discussed, a controlled sound input is provided on the microphone 322 and a resulting signal is amplified by an amplifier / compressor circuit. The amplified signal is then measured on a component tester 310 to determine how its characteristics deviate from a standard. Based on the measured deviation, a compensation factor is programmed into the memory 470 of the electronic circuit 325. This can be achieved by transmitting a compensation factor from the component tester 310 to the memory 470 in the format of digitally encoded data. Control logic 460 includes hardware that supports data transfer to memory device 470. Multiple stages of the electronic circuit 325 can be analyzed, so that multiple compensation factors 150 are stored in the memory device 470, each of which is used to adjust the characteristics of the circuit 325. For example, download a compensation factor of 150 to the memory of 470 14 —install—! Order—— !! # (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) This paper size is applicable to the national standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 507463 Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (3) To compensate the overall response of the hearing aid device. To support testing, control logic 460 enables certain circuits to be bypassed. For example, 'the digital filter 430 may be placed in a bypass mode so that only a specific portion of a circuit is tested. In this way, it is possible to isolate the circuit 325 by one stage and determine the appropriate compensation factor for a particular stage based on the characteristics of the circuit 420. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of testing a component and storing digital data in a memory to compensate for variations of the component according to specific principles of the present invention. Step 500 shows an entry point into the flowchart. Initially, the electronic circuit 325 is set to the appropriate mode in step 510 to test one or more stages. It is preferred to select a mode by generating a corresponding signal and driving the electronic circuit 325 through the test pad 337. The way to set the circuit to the proper mode is to send a data command for the uniform test mode. Then in step 520, a sound test input is applied to the microphone 322. Based on the response of the component 320 including the microphone 322 and the electronic circuit 325 as measured in step 530, the components are generally grouped with other components having similar characteristics in step 540. A compensation factor is then assigned in step 550 to compensate for the measured offset. The compensation factor 150 is preferably a multi-bit chirp, which is planned in step 550 in the memory 470 of the corresponding hearing aid in which the component 320 is assembled. After planning a compensation factor of 150 in the hearing aid, the test procedure can optionally be repeated to verify that the variation of component 322 is correctly compensated. For example, retest component 322 to verify that it meets a standard based on the use of a compensation factor 150. It is also possible to use repeated tests to check whether 15 paper sizes are in compliance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)
Aw --------^ ------— (請先閱讀背面之注咅？事項再填寫本頁) 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（/★) 正確地下載了補償因子至記憶體470中且將之問鎖入驅動 介於麥克風322和喇叭Π0之間的電子電路325的電路級 之控制暫存器480中。應注意喇叭13〇不需被包括至測試 組件320。 圖6爲一根據本發明之特定原理用以選擇一聲音型式 之無線模組之方塊圖。一般來說，配置在麥克風322和喇 叭130之間的電子電路325包括一用以儲存一或多個補償 因子150和聲音設定資訊之記憶體裝置470。提供一無線 介面610如此使得一使用者可選擇由助聽器裝置600支援 之多個聲音型式中的一個。在一應用中，一聲音型式對整 個人耳的可聽見範圍定義了助聽器600之一響應。 無線選擇器模組630與轉換器640之結合一般是用以 傳送一命令至助聽器600。一由選擇器模組630傳送之命 令是用來選擇助聽器600所支援之多個聲音型式中的一個 。每個型式定義了一適當的頻率響應或轉換函數以放大一 聲音輸入。以一特定型式規劃的多個助聽器裝置600中的 母一個對一^所選疋的腎首輸入產生相同的輸出。 一般來說，使用者可選擇多個聲音型式中的一個。 應注意雖然本發明說明了以一固定聲音型式規劃一助 聽器之裝置和方法，但是本發明之一觀點牽渉到規劃一助 聽器裝置之多個聲音型式中所選定的一個。 將轉換器620配置在助聽器裝置6〇〇上以接收來自選 擇器模組620之無線訊號。一般來說一轉換器可爲任何用 以發送和接收資料之適當裝置。例如，本發明之一實施例 16 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公t ) --------AWI ^-----1—^—------- (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（1$) 牽涉到利用紅外線技術以透過視線的無線連接來傳送資料 。在這樣一個情況中，轉換器640爲一紅外線發送的LED 裝置，且助聽器轉換器620爲一紅外線感光器以偵測由選 擇器模組630所發送的無線訊號。 用來從選擇器模組630傳送資料之媒介未受限於使用 紅外線技術。可支援其他型式的媒介。例如，可使用超音 波、電感耦合、電容耦合、諸如AM(調幅)或FM(調頻)之 RF(射頻）、振動、和其他適當的技術以提供選擇器模組630 和助聽器600之間的資料轉移。 由助聽器600之轉換器620所接收的無線訊號產生一 驅動無線接收器介面610之電子訊號。介面610 —般包括 一放大器電路以將所接收到的訊號提高至一適當的範圍以 供進一步處理。例如，所提高的訊號被送至解調訊號以取 回編碼的數位資料之調變偵測電路425。該數位資料最好 爲一由選擇器模組630發送的命令。 本發明一觀點牽涉到傳送一有限的資料資訊流以選擇 助聽器600之一聲音型式。這可藉由傳諸如一 4位元資料 封包之縮小資料以選擇一型式來實現。當偵測時，數位資 訊是儲存在諸如RAM或EEPROM之記憶體裝置470。然後 藉由閂鎖數位資訊至控制暫存器480中來規劃一整體的聲 音型式至電子電路325中。 然後使用控制暫存器480中閂鎖的資料以驅動電子電 路325之電路級。例如，用以選擇一聲音型式之數位資料 最好驅動數位濾波器邏輯430。如先前所討論的，藉由以 17 氏張尺度適用帽國家標準（CNS)A4規格（21G X 297公爱) ~ " • MM* MM MUM WW MM tlM· awMK 0 n m n n n I— n 一 · n Bn n (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) #· 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（it) 適當的控制訊號驅動數位濾波器邏輯430來選擇多種由數 位濾波器430所支援之聲音型式中的一個。 將控制暫存器480中的型式選擇位元最佳解碼以選擇 一特定的聲音型式。例如，可能有三個輸入至數位濾波器 邏輯430以選擇一特定應用中的聲音型式。 數位濾波器430之一特性爲一低頻增益’ /3 °數位濾 波器邏輯430之Θ是藉由儲存2位元在控制邏輯480中而 設定至適當的邏輯位準。 數位濾波器430亦包括一用以調整對一對應聲音型式 之高頻增益，r之輸入。亦藉由設定在控制暫存器480中 之2位元至適當的邏輯位準來選擇一適當的T ° 最近，數位濾波器430亦包括一用以調整與一特定型 式相關的頻率響應，？7之斜率之輸入。控制暫存器480之2 個位元是用來選擇對應於一所選定的聲音型式之斜率。 雖然最好使用全部6位元來選擇一特定型式’但只需 4個位元來識別多個聲音型式中的每一個。如此’若在無 線介面610上接收一 4位元的値，可透過數位邏輯將4位 元的値解碼以產生約六個設定位元以選擇對應於一選定的 聲音型式之正確的/3，r和π。 如先前所討論的，本發明之一觀點牽涉到使用一組有 限資料資訊透過一無線訊號來規劃一聲音型式。使此形成 可能的電子電路325之特徵爲類比和數位電路。其可能是 硬接線的且設計來支援多個聲音型式。 電子電路325 —般是在生產的二個階段上調整的。首 18 本紙張尺度適时關家標準(CNS)A4規格（21G >< 297公f ) "~"" (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) < n ϋ n n n n· n 一 .口 T I n n n n (ϋ n n I — 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（/"]) 先，最好在晶圓製造期間調整諸如一片矽之電子電路325 如此使得一對應的電路325之A/D轉換器或放大器之響應 落在一特定的可接受範圍內。此初始調整程序確保一般符 合一標準之電子電路325之響應。 再者，測量個別組件之變異以調整一助聽器裝置600 。因爲諸如麥克風322和喇叭680之組件可變化，使用一 如先前討論的技術以補償這些組件變異。因此，不需要經 由一由選擇器模組630發送的命令傳送調整資訊或一補償 因子150至助聽器600。更確切地說，使用一或多個儲存 在助聽器600之控制暫存器480中的先前規劃過的補償因 子150消除或減少助聽器600之一或多個組件之變異。 以此技術爲基礎，提供一能夠重新規劃的用完即丟的 助聽器裝置600是可能的。更特別地說，只傳送選擇資訊 至助聽器以選擇一型式。可寄送一未規劃過的助聽器裝置 600給使用者以供在使用者自己的家中重新規劃。根據重 新規劃一助聽器600之此方法，病人不需要再找聽力治療 人員以規劃一特定的助聽器。以一特定聲音型式規劃之助 聽器之變異中的差異對一般的使用者是無法察覺的。 其他規劃助聽器600之方法爲在電路325中提供調變 偵測電路425以監視由麥克風322提供之聲音輸入。例如 ，可選擇地將助聽器600拿至一電話聽筒同時按下一按鍵 以產生一 DTMF訊號。當調變偵測電路偵測到諸如一壓下 的數字或按下數字的順序之適當訊號時，一對應於一所接 收命令之數位資料封包係儲存在記憶體470中以供選擇適 19 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公f ) 一 ' ------------^裝 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂.II „ —— 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（A?) 當的聲音型式。 圖7爲一根據本發明之特定原理之用以重新規劃助聽 器之選擇器模組之方塊圖。 如先前所討論的，選擇器模組630用來產生一用以傳 送一命令至助聽器600之無線訊號。. 鍵盤710提供多個用以調整右耳和左耳中的助聽器之 按鍵。爲發送一選擇命令，藉由按下一按鍵所產生的訊號 被送至編碼器邏輯72Q。隨後，編碼器邏輯720送一訊號 至控制器730以識別“按下的”鍵。然後產生一包括數位資 料之命令以選擇一特定型式。 最好經由一由驅動器740和轉換器640支援的適當無 線協定來傳送命令。在一應用中，傳送一START、STOP 和PARITY位元至助聽器600以選擇一特定的聲音型式。 然而，可使用任何用以編碼和在一無線聯結上傳送資料之 標準協定以支援資料轉移。 在已特定地顯示並參考其之較佳實施例來說明本發明 時，熟悉技藝之人士將了解可在其中做型式和細節上的不 同改變而不會違反所附申請專利範圍所包含的發明之範疇 〇 元件標號對照表 -----------裝-------丨訂-I (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) •禮· 100 組件測試器 110 測試控制器 120 訊號產生器 125 聲音感測器 20 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公爱） 507463 A7 B7 五、發明說明（ή) 130 140 150 310 312 320 322 325 330 337 340 420 425 430 440 450 460 470 480 600 610 620 630 640 受測組件 /r/v- 木巨 補償因子 組件測試器 聲音產生器 包括轉換器之組件 麥克風 電路板 測試接腳 導電測試墊 電纜 放大器/壓縮器 調變偵測器 數位濾波器邏輯 輸出驅動器 功率提升 控制邏輯 記憶體 控制暫存器 助聽器裝置 無線介面 轉換器(感測器） 選擇器模組 轉換器 21 -------------裝 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂--- 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐） 507463 A7 ___B7 五、發明說明（\ϋ) 710 鍵盤 720 編碼器邏輯 730 控制器 740 驅動器 ------—----·— (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂---- 砉· 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 22 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準（CNS)A4規格（210 X 297公釐）Aw -------- ^ -------- (Please read the note on the back? Matters before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 507463 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention ( / ★) The compensation factor is correctly downloaded into the memory 470 and locked into the circuit-level control register 480 driving the electronic circuit 325 between the microphone 322 and the speaker Π0. It should be noted that the speaker 13 does not need to be included in the test assembly 320. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a wireless module for selecting a sound type according to a specific principle of the present invention. Generally, the electronic circuit 325 disposed between the microphone 322 and the speaker 130 includes a memory device 470 for storing one or more compensation factors 150 and sound setting information. Providing a wireless interface 610 thus allows a user to select one of a plurality of sound patterns supported by the hearing aid device 600. In one application, the audible range of a sound pattern to the entire human ear defines one of the hearing aid 600 responses. The combination of the wireless selector module 630 and the converter 640 is generally used to transmit a command to the hearing aid 600. A command transmitted by the selector module 630 is used to select one of a plurality of sound patterns supported by the hearing aid 600. Each pattern defines an appropriate frequency response or transfer function to amplify a sound input. One of the plurality of hearing aid devices 600 planned in a specific pattern produces the same output for the kidney head input of a selected ear. Generally, the user can select one of a plurality of sound patterns. It should be noted that although the present invention describes a device and method for planning a hearing aid with a fixed sound pattern, one aspect of the present invention involves selecting a selected one of a plurality of sound patterns for a hearing aid device. The converter 620 is configured on the hearing aid device 600 to receive a wireless signal from the selector module 620. Generally a converter can be any suitable device for sending and receiving data. For example, embodiment 16 of the present invention is applicable to the Chinese paper standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm t) -------- AWI ^ ----- 1 — ^ —--- ---- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, printed 507463 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (1 $) involves the use of infrared technology to wirelessly connect through the line of sight. Send data. In such a case, the converter 640 is an infrared transmitting LED device, and the hearing aid converter 620 is an infrared light sensor to detect the wireless signal sent by the selector module 630. The medium used to transmit data from the selector module 630 is not limited to the use of infrared technology. Can support other types of media. For example, ultrasound, inductive coupling, capacitive coupling, RF (radio frequency) such as AM (frequency modulation), vibration, and other appropriate technologies may be used to provide information between the selector module 630 and the hearing aid 600 Transfer. The wireless signal received by the converter 620 of the hearing aid 600 generates an electronic signal that drives the wireless receiver interface 610. The interface 610 generally includes an amplifier circuit to increase the received signal to a suitable range for further processing. For example, the boosted signal is sent to a modulation detection circuit 425 that demodulates the signal to retrieve the encoded digital data. The digital data is preferably a command sent by the selector module 630. An aspect of the present invention involves transmitting a limited stream of data information to select a sound pattern for the hearing aid 600. This can be achieved by passing down data such as a 4-bit data packet to select a type. When detected, the digital information is stored in a memory device 470 such as RAM or EEPROM. An overall sound pattern is then programmed into the electronic circuit 325 by latching the digital information into the control register 480. The latched data in the control register 480 is then used to drive the circuit level of the electronic circuit 325. For example, digital data used to select a sound pattern is best driven by digital filter logic 430. As previously discussed, by applying the Cap National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (21G X 297 public love) with a 17-degree scale ~ " • MM * MM MUM WW MM tlM · awMK 0 nmnnn I— n a · n Bn n (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) # · 507463 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (it) The appropriate control signal drives the digital filter logic 430 to select multiple sound types supported by the digital filter 430 one of the. The pattern selection bits in the control register 480 are optimally decoded to select a particular sound pattern. For example, there may be three inputs to the digital filter logic 430 to select the sound pattern in a particular application. One of the characteristics of the digital filter 430 is a low-frequency gain '/ 3 °. The digital filter logic 430 Θ is set to an appropriate logic level by storing 2 bits in the control logic 480. The digital filter 430 also includes an input for adjusting high-frequency gain, r for a corresponding sound pattern. An appropriate T ° is also selected by setting the 2 bits in the control register 480 to an appropriate logic level. Recently, the digital filter 430 also includes a frequency response for adjusting a specific pattern, Enter the slope of 7. The two bits of the control register 480 are used to select the slope corresponding to a selected sound pattern. Although it is best to use all 6 bits to select a particular pattern ', only 4 bits are needed to identify each of the multiple sound patterns. In this way, if a 4-bit chirp is received on the wireless interface 610, the 4-bit chirp can be decoded through digital logic to generate about six setting bits to select the correct / 3 corresponding to a selected sound type, r and π. As previously discussed, one aspect of the invention involves planning a sound pattern over a wireless signal using a limited set of data information. The electronic circuit 325 that makes this possible is characterized by analog and digital circuits. It may be hard-wired and designed to support multiple sound patterns. The electronic circuit 325 is generally adjusted in two stages of production. The first 18 paper sizes are timely standard (CNS) A4 specifications (21G > < 297 male f) " ~ " " (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) < n ϋ nnnn · Ⅰ. TI nnnn (ϋ nn I — printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, printed 507463 A7 B7 V. Invention Description (/ "]) First, it is best to adjust an electronic device such as a piece of silicon during wafer manufacturing Circuit 325 thus allows the response of an A / D converter or amplifier of a corresponding circuit 325 to fall within a certain acceptable range. This initial adjustment procedure ensures that the response of electronic circuit 325 that generally conforms to a standard. Furthermore, measurements are taken individually Variations of components to adjust a hearing aid device 600. Because components such as microphone 322 and speaker 680 can be varied, a technique as previously discussed is used to compensate for these component variations. Therefore, there is no need to pass a command sent by the selector module 630 Send adjustment information or a compensation factor 150 to the hearing aid 600. More precisely, use one or more previously planned compensation factors 150 stored in the control register 480 of the hearing aid 600 Eliminate or reduce variations of one or more components of the hearing aid 600. Based on this technology, it is possible to provide a disposable hearing aid device 600 that can be re-planned. More specifically, only selection information is transmitted to the hearing aid to Choose a type. An unplanned hearing aid device 600 can be sent to the user for re-planning in the user's own home. According to this method of re-planning a hearing aid 600, the patient does not need to find a hearing therapist to plan a Specific hearing aids. Differences in the variation of hearing aids planned with a specific sound pattern are invisible to the average user. Other methods of planning hearing aid 600 are to provide a modulation detection circuit 425 in circuit 325 to monitor the microphone 322 Provided voice input. For example, you can optionally take the hearing aid 600 to a telephone handset and press a button simultaneously to generate a DTMF signal. When the modulation detection circuit detects a sequence such as a pressed number or pressed number When a proper signal is received, a digital data packet corresponding to a received command is stored in the memory 470 for selection. This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 male f) a '------------ ^ installed (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page). II „——Printed by the Employees' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economics Printed by the Employees’ Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economics Printed by 507463 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (A?) The sound type is as shown in Figure 7. A specific principle according to the invention A block diagram of a selector module for re-planning hearing aids. As previously discussed, the selector module 630 is used to generate a wireless signal for transmitting a command to the hearing aid 600. The keyboard 710 provides multiple keys for adjusting the hearing aids in the right and left ears. To send a selection command, the signal generated by pressing a key is sent to the encoder logic 72Q. The encoder logic 720 then sends a signal to the controller 730 to identify the "pressed" key. A command including digital data is then generated to select a particular pattern. Commands are preferably transmitted via a suitable wireless protocol supported by driver 740 and converter 640. In an application, a START, STOP and PARITY bits are transmitted to the hearing aid 600 to select a specific sound pattern. However, any standard protocol used to encode and transmit data over a wireless connection can be used to support data transfer. Having specifically shown and described the invention with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail can be made therein without violating the invention contained in the scope of the attached patent application Category 〇 Component labeling comparison table ----------- install ------- 丨 order-I (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) • Eli · 100 component tester 110 Test controller 120 Signal generator 125 Sound sensor 20 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 public love) 507463 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention 130 140 150 310 312 320 322 325 330 337 340 420 425 430 440 450 460 470 480 600 610 620 630 640 Tested component / r / v- Wooden giant compensation factor component tester Sound generator including converter components Microphone circuit board test pins Conductive test pad Cable amplifier / Compressor modulation detector digital filter logic output driver power boost control logic memory control register hearing aid device wireless interface converter (sensor) selector module converter 21 ------- ------ Installation (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Order --- Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau Staff Consumer Cooperatives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs This paper applies Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297) (Mm) 507463 A7 ___B7 V. Description of the invention (\ ϋ) 710 keyboard 720 encoder logic 730 controller 740 driver ------------------ (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page ) Order 砉 印 · Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 22 This paper is in accordance with China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)