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Hearing device with neural network-based microphone signal processing

US12356155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2024
Grant dateJul 8, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2460/13
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hearing system performs nonlinear processing of signals received from a plurality of microphones using a neural network to enhance a target signal in a noisy environment. In various embodiments, the neural network can be trained to improve a signal-to-noise ratio without causing substantial distortion of the target signal. An example of the target sound includes speech, and the neural network is used to improve speech intelligibility.

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