Avoidance of user discomfort due to pressure differences by vent valve, and associated systems and methods
US11647342B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/61
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for avoidance of user discomfort due to pressure differences by vent valve. In one embodiment, a method for equalizing air pressure in ear canal includes sensing a pressure difference between a pressure in ear canal (PEC) and an ambient pressure (PAMB) by a sensor of a hearing device. Based on sensing the pressure difference, an active valve is set to a first position to open a vent through the hearing device or to a second position to close the vent through the hearing device.
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