DESC:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure relates generally to an electronic device. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a hearing aid system, an apparatus and, and a method to use thereof for the individuals/users with complete hearing loss.
BACKGROUND
It is known that, the available sensing aids amplify sounds, but such sensing aids are useless for people with complete hearing loss. Generally, implants and other biomedical fitments are available for severe deafness but not for complete hearing loss. Moreover, the available sensing aids are very costly and prohibitive.
To receive attention of people with complete hearing disabilities other people need to touch and/or tap them. It is impossible to get their attention if they are not directly looking at the other person who intends to communicate. People with hearing disability can’t respond to emergency of their parents even when they are around.
As name is a means for an individual to identify himself/herself at any point in time. Specifically name of any individual is a single most unique identifier. However, with individual with complete hear loss (disability), the name is just a tag for paperwork and nothing else. They don’t really associate their name as a way to connect and/or respond on being called out.
For communication with such people, generally, the individual needs to be physically approached and physically tapped and/or touched. Said approach is most fundamental and is the best to approach in such cases, but the same also has limitations. Not all touch, is appreciated and moreover, physical touch may be considered an invasion of personal space especially in case of strangers.
Conventional devices for assisting deaf individuals with communication are limited in their ability to provide non-invasive, portable solutions that enable name recognition and basic word comprehension without relying on sign language or visual cues. Furthermore, conventional devices generally lack integration with mobile devices and applications that could enhance usability and expand communication capabilities for users with hearing and speech impairments.
The available complete hearing loss devices have the following potential disadvantages and challenges for the users One of the primary challenges is the cost, as advanced technologies designed for complete hearing loss can be expensive, making them inaccessible to some individuals. Further, the available devices may require regular maintenance, or updates, which can be burdensome for users. Furthermore, the conventional device's reliance on signal amplification may not always be effective in all environments, particularly in noisy or crowded settings where amplifications might be overlooked or drowned out. There is also the risk of over-reliance on the conventional device, potentially limiting the development of other communication strategies, which can still be valuable tools for individuals with complete hearing loss. Lastly, conventional devices are designed to be non-invasive, they may still cause discomfort or irritation for some users, particularly if worn for long periods.
Therefore, there exists a need for a hearing aid apparatus that solves the aforementioned problems of the available hearing aid apparatus for complete hearing loss disability.
SUMMARY
In view of the foregoing, a hearing aid apparatus is disclosed. The hearing aid apparatus includes one or more sensor configured to sense one or more signals; a feedback device; and processing circuitry that is coupled to the one or more sensors and the feedback device. The processing circuitry configured to identify a spoken word based on the sensed one or more signals; determine a numerical value of a distance of one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signals; and enable the feedback device. The feedback device configured to generate and provide a first haptic feedback to the user such that the first haptic feedback corresponds to one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken words; and generate and provide a second haptic feedback to the user such that the second haptic feedback corresponds to one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the intensity of second haptic feedback pattern depends on the numerical value of the distance ranging from at least 2 to 50 meters of the one or more objects.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the one or more sensors is a sound sensor, or a microphone.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus further includes a body having an earmold and an ear hook.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus further includes a back portion having an antenna, a speaker, a filter, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) slot, and a battery.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus further includes a near field communication unit configured to connect the hearing aid apparatus to a user device.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus further provided for a complete hearing loss/disability user, a complete speech loss/disability user, or both.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, a system is disclosed. The system includes a hearing aid apparatus adapted to be worn by a user ear. The hearing aid apparatus includes one or more sensors configured to sense one or more signals; a feedback device; and processing circuitry that is coupled to the one or more sensors and the feedback device. The processing circuitry configured to identify a spoken word based on the sensed one or more signals; determine a numerical value of a distance of one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signals; and enable the feedback device. The feedback device configured to generate and provide a first haptic feedback to the user such that the first haptic feedback corresponds to one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken word; and generate and provide a second haptic feedback to the user such that the second haptic feedback corresponds to one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance. The system further includes a user device. The user device is communicatively coupled to the hearing aid apparatus. The user device further includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is further configured to select one or more words or phrases from a list of words or phrases from a pre-stored data; and generate voice signal for the user based on the selected one or more words or phrases from the list of words or phrases.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the intensity of the second haptic feedback pattern depends on the numerical value of the distance ranging from at least 2 to 50 meters of the one or more object.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the processing circuitry of the user device configured to select one or more words or phrases from the list of words or phrases from a pre-stored data by way of a sensing aid application.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the sensing aid application communicatively coupled to an information processing apparatus.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the information processing apparatus includes a database configured to store and update the pre-store data representing the list of words or phrases.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the sensing aid application is further configured to update voice signal based on the updated list of words or phrases associated with the information processing apparatus.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the sensing aid application is further configured to train the user based on the one or more words or phrases generated by the first haptic feedback.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus further includes a near field communication unit configured to connect the hearing aid apparatus to the user device.
In an aspect of the present disclosure, a method for using a hearing aid system is disclosed. The method includes sensing one or more signals by way of one or more sensors of a hearing aid apparatus. The method further includes identifying a spoken word based on the sensed one or more signals by way of processing circuitry of the hearing aid apparatus. The method further includes determining a numerical value of a distance of one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signals by way of processing circuitry of the hearing aid apparatus. The method further includes enabling feedback device by way of processing circuitry of the hearing aid apparatus. The method further includes generating first haptic feedback to the user such that the first haptic feedback corresponds to one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken word and a second haptic feedback to the user such that the second haptic feedback corresponds to one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance by way of the feedback device. The method further includes training the user based on the one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken word.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the method further includes selecting one or more words or phrases from a list of words or phrases from a pre-stored data through a sensing aid application by way of the user device.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the method further includes generating based on the selected one or more words or phrases from the list of words or phrases a voice signal for the user by way of the processing circuitry of the user device.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the method further includes connecting the hearing aid apparatus to the user device by way of a near field communication unit.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the method further includes updating a database of an information processing apparatus with the list of words or phrases by way of the sensing aid application of the user device.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, updating the voice signal based on the updated list of words or phrases associated with the database of the information processing apparatus through the sensing aid application by way of processing circuitry of the user device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The above and still further features and advantages of aspects of the present disclosure becomes apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of aspects thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram that illustrates a system for assisting a user with complete hearing loss, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram that illustrates a hearing aid apparatus, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a hearing aid apparatus of the system for assisting a user with hearing disability, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure; and
FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method for using the hearing aid apparatus, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
To facilitate understanding, reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Various aspects of the present disclosure provide a hearing aid apparatus, system and a method thereof. The following description provides specific details of certain aspects of the disclosure illustrated in the drawings to provide a thorough understanding of those aspects. It should be recognized, however, that the present disclosure can be reflected in additional aspects and the disclosure may be practiced without some of the details in the following description.
The various aspects including the example aspects are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the various aspects of the disclosure are shown. The disclosure may, however, be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the aspects set forth herein. Rather, these aspects are provided so that this disclosure is thorough and complete, and fully conveys the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, the sizes of components may be exaggerated for clarity.
It is understood that when an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it can be directly on, connected to, or coupled to the other element or layer or intervening elements or layers that may be present. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
The term “object” or “user” or “person” or “individual” refers to the human or any animal body. It encompasses human beings that interact with the hearing aid system, an apparatus and, and a method to use thereof by the individuals/users with complete hearing loss.
The subject matter of example aspects, as disclosed herein, is described with specificity to meet statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Rather, the inventor/inventors have contemplated that the claimed subject matter might also be embodied in other ways, to include different features or combinations of features similar to the ones described in this document, in conjunction with other technologies. Generally, the various aspects including the example aspects relate to a hearing aid apparatus, system and a method for using the hearing aid apparatus thereof.
The present disclosure relates to apparatus and system for enabling communication for individuals with complete hearing disabilities. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a hearing aid apparatus that may convert spoken words and phrases into unique vibration signals in the form of haptic feedback, allowing users with complete hearing loss to understand name calls and certain keywords without relying on touch or sign language.
The hearing aid system may include a hearing aid apparatus adapted to be worn by a user. The hearing aid apparatus may be configured to receive sound signals, process those signals, and generate corresponding haptic feedback patterns. These haptic feedback patterns may allow the user to recognize their name as well as key words and phrases from daily life.
The system may further include a user device with a sensing aid application. The sensing aid application may enable the user to select predefined words or phrases, which may then be converted into voice signals that allow users with both hearing and speech disabilities to communicate verbally with others.
The system may also include an information processing apparatus, such as a server, that may manage the predefined word and phrase lists, generate voice signals, and update the list of words or phrases to improve system performance over time.
Various aspects and embodiments of the hearing aid system and its components will be described in further detail in the following sections. It should be understood that the described aspects and embodiments are exemplary in nature and that modifications, combinations, and variations are possible within the scope of the present disclosure
FIG. 1 illustrates a system for assisting a user with complete hearing disability, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The system 100 may include a hearing aid apparatus 102, and a user device 104 communicatively coupled with each other. The hearing aid apparatus 102 may be configured to receive a sound signal, convert the sound signal into vibrational signals, and provide haptic feedback to the user wearing the hearing aid apparatus 102 based on the haptic feedback patterns. Specifically, the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be configured to generate a haptic feedback pattern for each word and/or phrase spoken by a subject or an object that intends to communicate with the user.
The hearing aid apparatus 102 may include one or more sensors 222, a feedback device 208 and processing circuitry 216. The one or more sensors of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be configured to sense one or more signals. The processing circuitry 216 may be coupled to the one or more sensors 22 and the feedback device 208. The processing circuitry 216 may be configured to identify a spoken word based on the sensed one or more signal by the one or more sensor 222 and determine a numerical value of a distance of one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signals and may enable the feedback device 208 to generate first haptic feedback and second haptic feedback for the user. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the numerical value of the distance of the object may range from at least 2 to 50 meters.
The system may further include the user device 104 having processing circuitry 112 coupled to each other. The processing circuitry 112 may be configured to select one or more words or phrases from a list of words or phrases from pre-stored data in the sensing aid application 110. The processing circuitry 112 may further generate voice signal for the user based on the selected one or more words or phrases from the list of words or phrases. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the user device 104 may include, but is not limited to, a desktop, a notebook, a laptop, a handheld computer, a touch sensitive device, a computing device, a smart phone, a smart watch, and the like.
In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the user device 104 may further include one or more computer executable applications configured to be executed by the processing circuitry 112. The one or more computer executable applications may include suitable logic, instructions, and/or codes for executing various operations associated with the user device 106. Examples of one or more computer executable applications may include, but are not limited to, an audio application, a video application, a message application, a recommendation application, and the like. Preferably, one or more computer executable applications may include the sensing aid application 110. Specifically, the processing circuitry 112 may be coupled to the sensing aid application 110 that includes a pre-stored list of predefined words and/or phrases such that upon selection of at least one of, the words and/or the phrases from the pre-stored list of words and/or phrases, the sensing aid application 110 enables the user device 104 to generate corresponding voice signal(s) associated with the selected word(s) and/or phrase(s) by way of the processing circuitry 112. Further, one or more operations associated with the sensing aid application 110 may be controlled by the information processing apparatus 106.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the sensing aid application 110 may allow the user to update a database 114 with the list of predefined words or phrases by way of the information processing apparatus 106 and further update the voice signal corresponding to the updated list of predefined words or phrases.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the sensing aid application 110 may further facilitate to train the user such that the user recognizes generic words from daily life through haptic feedback.
The processing circuitry 112 may include suitable logic, instructions, circuitry, and/or interfaces for executing various operations, such as one or more operations associated with the user device 104. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the processing circuitry 112 may be configured to control the one or more operations executed by the user device 104 in response to an input received at the user device 104 from the user. Examples of the processing circuitry 112 may include, but are not limited to, an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) processor, a Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC) Processor, a Complex Instruction Set Computing (CISC) Processor, a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), a Programmable Logic Control unit (PLC), and the like. Embodiments of the present disclosure are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of processing circuitry 112 including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
The information processing apparatus 106 may include processor (not shown) and a database 114 such that the processor in communication with the sensing aid application 110 of the user device 104 may enable the user to communicate with others by way of voice signals. The information processing apparatus 106 may be a network of computers, a framework, or a combination thereof, that may provide a generalized approach to create a server implementation. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the information processing apparatus 106 may be a server. Examples of the information processing apparatus 106 may include, but are not limited to, personal computers, laptops, mini-computers, mainframe computers, any non-transient and tangible machine that can execute a machine-readable code, cloud-based servers, distributed server networks, or a network of computer systems. The information processing apparatus 106 may be realized through various web-based technologies such as, but not limited to, a Java web-framework, a .NET framework, a personal home page (PHP) framework, or any other web-application framework. In another embodiment, the information processing apparatus 106 may include one or more processor of processing circuitry (not shown) and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium (not shown).
FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of the hearing aid apparatus 102, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure. The hearing aid apparatus 102 may include the one or more sensors 222, the feedback device 208 and the processing circuitry 216. The one or more sensor 222 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be configured to sense one more signal spoken by the object. The feedback device 208 may be configured to generate haptic feedback for the user. The processing circuitry 216 may be coupled to the one or more sensors 222 and the feedback device 208. The processing circuitry 216 may be configured to identify the spoken word based on the sensed sound signal by the one or more sensor 222 and determine the numerical value of the distance of one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signal. The processing circuitry 216 may enable the feedback device 208 and configured to generate and provide the first haptic feedback and the second haptic feedback to the user.
Specifically, the processing circuitry 216 may enable the feedback device 208 such that the feedback device 208 may be configured to generate the first haptic feedback corresponding to one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken word and generate the second haptic feedback corresponding to one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, the numerical value of the distance may range from at least 2 to 50 meters.
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the hearing aid apparatus 102 of the system 100 for assisting the user with complete hearing disability, in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
The hearing aid apparatus 102 may include one or more sensors 222, the feedback device 208, and processing circuitry 216. The one or more sensors 222 may be a microphone configured to sense one or more signal(s) corresponding to one or more spoken words by the object. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more sensors 222 may be of any kind of microphone, but are not limited to, Electret microphone, dynamic microphone, condenser microphone, MEMS microphone, piezoelectric microphone, carbon microphone, laser microphone, ultrasonic sound sensor or any other microphone.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus 102 may include a proximity sensor (not shown) configured to detect the presence of the object communicating with the user. The proximity sensor may be configured to detect the presence or absence of the object, or its distance from the object, without making any physical contact with the user. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the proximity sensor may emit signals of any kind, but are not limited to, electromagnetic, infrared, or ultrasonic waves and detecting the reflection or disruption caused by the object within its detection range.
The feedback device 208 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be configured to generate first and second haptic feedback for the user based on the sensed one or more signals by the one or more sensors 222. In a preferred aspect, the feedback device may be a vibration motor. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the feedback device may be of any kind, but not limited to, vibrational actuators, vibrators, electrostatic force vibrators, or the like.
The hearing aid apparatus 102 may further include the processing circuitry 216 coupled to the one or more sensor 222, and the feedback device 208. The processing circuitry 216 may be configured to identify the spoken word based on the sensed one or more signal(s) by the sound sensor 222 when the object tries to communicate with the user (i.e., the user with complete hearing disability). The processing circuitry 216 may determine the numerical value of the distance of one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signal by the one or more sensor 222 and further enable the feedback device 208 to generate and provide first and second haptic feedback for the user. The first haptic feedback for the user corresponds to one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken word and the second haptic feedback corresponds to one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance of the one or more objects.
In other aspect of the present disclosure, the processing circuitry 216 may enable the feedback device 208 configured to generate predefined second haptic feedback corresponding to the one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance of the object. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the numerical value of the distance may range from at least 2 to 50 meters.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus 102 may include a body 200 having an earmold 202, an ear hook 204, and a back portion 206. In some aspects of the present disclosure, the body 200 may be fabricated by way of a molding process and the body 200 may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, a natural plastic, an artificial plastic, and the like. Aspects of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any type of the material for the body 200, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. The earmold 202 may be designed in a way to fit inside the ear of the user. Further, the feedback device 208 may be placed on the earmold 202 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 that may be configured to generate haptic feedback in the user’s ear such that the user identifies the word and/or phrase spoken by the object by way of one or more signals sensed by the one or more sensors 222.
The ear hook 204 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be designed in such a way that the ear hook 204 rests over the ear of the user and secures the hearing aid apparatus 102 over the ear of the user. The back portion 206 of the body 200 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be adapted to house one or more components of the hearing aid apparatus 102. Specifically, the one or more components of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may further include, but not limited to, an antenna 210, a speaker 212, a filter 214, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) slot 218, the proximity sensor (not shown) and a battery 220. It will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that the hearing aid apparatus 102 is shown to include the above-mentioned components to make the illustrations concise and clear and should not be considered as a limitation of the present disclosure. In various other aspects of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus 102 can include various other electronic and/or mechanical components, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus 102 may further include a near filed communication unit (not shown). Specifically, the NFC unit may be a Bluetooth module that may enable the user to connect the hearing aid apparatus 102 with the user device 104. Aspects of the present disclosure are intended to include and/or otherwise cover any type of the NFC unit that may enable a connection between the user device 104 and the hearing aid apparatus 102, without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Examples of the NFC may include, but are not limited to, Wi-Fi, RFID tags, or any other NFC unit.
In some aspects of the present disclosure, the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be further configured to provide distance-based alarm to the user by way of the second haptic feedback to help the user navigate through public transport or areas with crowded place. The distance-based alarm provides real-time alerts based on distance that allows the user to receive vibrations intensity that indicate their distance from the object or other people. Specifically, the hearing aid apparatus 102 may generate the intensity of second haptic feedback pattern associated with the determined numerical value of the distance of the object.
FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method for using the hearing aid system (100), in accordance with an aspect of the present disclosure.
The method 400 may include the following steps-
At step 402, the one or more sensors 222 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be configured to sense the one or more signals. Specifically, the one or more sensors 222 placed on the earmold 202 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be designed in such a way to fit inside the ear of the user and configured to sense the one or more signals when any other individual/an object tries to communicate with the user (i.e., the user with complete hearing disability).
At step 404, the processing circuitry 216 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be configured to identify the spoken word based on the sensed one or more signals by the one or more sensors 222. Specifically, the processing circuitry 216 placed on the back portion 206 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 configured to identify the spoken word of the object based on the one or more signals sensed by the one or more sensors 222.
At step 406, the processing circuitry 216 may further be configured to determine the numerical value of the distance of the one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signals.
At step 408, the feedback device 208 placed on the earmold 202 of the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be enabled by way of the processing circuitry 216 to generate and provide haptic feedback.
At step 410, the feedback device 208 generate the first haptic feedback for the user such that the first haptic feedback may corresponds to one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken word by the object and generate the second haptic feedback for the user such that the second haptic feedback may corresponds to one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance of the one or more object.
At step 412, the user may be trained on the one or more first haptic feedback patterns associated with the identified spoken word by the processing circuitry 216 of the hearing aid apparatus 102. Specifically, the user may be trained for the first haptic feedback pattern corresponding to the one or more words spoken the object and sensed by the one or more sensors 222 and further identified by the processing circuitry 216 of the hearing aid apparatus 102.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, the one or more words or phrases may be selected from the list of words or phrases by way of the user device 104. Specifically, the user device 104 may include the sensing aid application 110 to select one or more words or phrases from the list of words or phrases from the pre-stored data.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, the method 400 for using the hearing aid system 100 may further configured to generate voice signals for the user based on the selected one or more words or phrases from the list of words or phrases. Specifically, the voice signal may be generated by way of the processing circuitry 112 of the user device 104.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, the method 400 for using the hearing aid system 100 may further comprising the near field communication unit to connect the hearing aid apparatus 102 to the user device 104.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, the method 400 for using the hearing aid system 100 may further configured to update the database 114 of the information processing apparatus 106 with the list of predefined words or phrases by way of the sensing aid application 110 of the user device 104.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, the method 400 for using a hearing aid system 100 may further be configured to update the voice signal based on the updated list of predefined words or phrases associated with the database 114 of the information processing apparatus 106 by way of the processing circuitry 112 of the user device 104.
Advantages of the Present Invention
Thus, the system 100 may provide following advantages that may be derived from the structural and functional aspects of the system 100: -
- The hearing aid apparatus 102 of the system 100 may convert words and/or phrases into haptic feedback pattern for the complete hearing loss user. For example, the hearing aid apparatus 102 may be configured to convert name of the user (i.e., the user with hearing disability) into haptic feedback pattern, thus eliminating the need for physically tapping or touching the user to get attention.
- The hearing aid apparatus 102 may further convert key words like water, food, come, go, and the like into a unique haptic feedback pattern.
- The intensity of the haptic feedback corresponds to the numerical value of the distance of the object such that the numerical value of the distance of the object may range from at least 2 to 50 meters.
- The system 100 further includes the user device 104 that includes a sensing aid application 110 to simplify day to day life of the user and allow people to communicate with the user without sign language.
- The system 100 may facilitate the user to navigate through public transport by way of distance-based intensity of the second haptic feedback pattern.
The foregoing discussion of the present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the form or forms disclosed herein. In the foregoing Detailed Description, for example, various features of the present disclosure are grouped together in one or more aspects, configurations, or aspects for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. The features of the aspects, configurations, or aspects may be combined in alternate aspects, configurations, or aspects other than those discussed above. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention the present disclosure requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed aspect, configuration, or aspect. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into this Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate aspect of the present disclosure.
Moreover, though the description of the present disclosure has included description of one or more aspects, configurations, or aspects and certain variations and modifications, other variations, combinations, and modifications are within the scope of the present disclosure, e.g., as may be within the skill and knowledge of those in the art, after understanding the present disclosure. It is intended to obtain rights which include alternative aspects, configurations, or aspects to the extent permitted, including alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps to those claimed, whether or not such alternate, interchangeable and/or equivalent structures, functions, ranges or steps are disclosed herein, and without intending to publicly dedicate any patentable subject matter. ,CLAIMS:1. A hearing aid apparatus (102) to be worn by a user, comprising:
one or more sensors (222) configured to sense one or more signals;
a feedback device (208);
processing circuitry (216) that is coupled to the one or more sensors (222) and the feedback device (208), and configured to:
• identify a spoken word based on the sensed one or more signals;
• determine a numerical value of a distance of one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signals;
• enable the feedback device (208) to:
a. generate and provide first haptic feedback to the user, wherein the first haptic feedback corresponds to one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken word; and
b. generate and provide second haptic feedback to the user, wherein the second haptic feedback corresponds to one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance.

2. The hearing aid apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an intensity of the second haptic feedback pattern depends on the numerical value of the distance ranging from at least 2 to 50 meters of the one or more objects.

3. The hearing aid apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors (222) is a sound sensor, or a microphone.

4. The hearing aid apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a body (200) having an earmold (202) and an ear hook (204).
5. The hearing aid apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a back portion (206) having an antenna (210), a speaker (212), a filter (214), a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) slot (218), and a battery (220).

6. The hearing aid apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a near field communication unit configured to connect the hearing aid apparatus (102) to a user device (104).

7. The hearing aid apparatus (102) as claimed in claim 1, further provided for a complete hearing loss/disability user, a complete speech loss/disability user, or both.

8. A system (100), comprising:
a hearing aid apparatus (102) to be worn by a user, comprising:
one or more sensors (222) configured to sense one or more signals;
a feedback device (208);
processing circuitry (216) that is coupled to the one or more sensors (222) and the feedback device (208), and configured to:
• identify a spoken word based on the sensed one or more signals;
• determine a numerical value of a distance of one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signals;
• enable the feedback device (208) to:
a. generate and provide first haptic feedback to the user, wherein the first haptic feedback corresponds to one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken words;
b. generate and provide second haptic feedback to the user, wherein the second haptic feedback corresponds to one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance; and
a user device (104) communicatively coupled to the hearing aid apparatus (102) and comprising:
processing circuitry (112) configured to:
• select one or more words or phrases from a list of words or phrases from a pre-stored data; and
• generate voice signal for the user based on the selected one or more words or phrases from the list of words or phrases.

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the intensity of the second haptic feedback pattern depends on the numerical value of the distance ranging at least 2 to 50 meter of the one or more object.

10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the processing circuitry (112) of the user device (104) configured to select one or more words or phrases from the list of words or phrases from a pre-stored data by way of a sensing aid application (110).

11. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the sensing aid application (110) communicatively coupled to an information processing apparatus (106).

12. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the information processing apparatus (106) comprising a database (114) configured to store and update the pre-store data representing the list of words or phrases.

13. The system (100) as claimed in claim 12, wherein the sensing aid application (110) is further configured to update voice signal based on the updated list of words or phrases associated with the information processing apparatus (106).

14. The system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the sensing aid application (110) is further configured to train the user based on the one or more words or phrases generated by the first haptic feedback.

15. The system (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the hearing aid apparatus (102) further comprising a near field communication unit configured to connect the hearing aid apparatus (102) to the user device (104).

16. A method (400) for using a hearing aid system (100), comprising:
sensing (402), by way of one or more sensor (222) of a hearing aid apparatus (102), one or more signals;
identifying (404), by way of processing circuitry (216) of the hearing aid apparatus (102), a spoken word based on the sensed one or more signals;
determining (406), by way of processing circuitry (216) of the hearing aid apparatus (102), a numerical value of a distance of one or more objects based on the sensed one or more signals;
enabling (408), by way of processing circuitry (216) of the hearing aid apparatus (102), a feedback device (208);
generating (410), by way of the feedback device (208), a first haptic feedback to the user such that the first haptic feedback corresponds to one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken word and a second haptic feedback to the user such that the second haptic feedback corresponds to one or more second predefined haptic patterns associated with the determined numerical value of the distance; and
training (412) the user based on the one or more first predefined haptic patterns associated with the identified spoken word.

17. The method (400) as claimed in claim 16, further comprising:
selecting, by way of a user device, one or more words or phrases from a list of words or phrases from a pre-stored data through a sensing aid application (110).
18. The method (400) as claimed in claim 16, further comprising:
generating, based on the selected one or more words or phrases from the list of words or phrases, a voice signal for the user by way of the processing circuitry (112) of the user device.

19. The method (400) as claimed in claim 16, further comprising:
connecting the hearing aid apparatus (102) to the user device (104) by way of a near field communication unit.

20. The method (400) as claimed in claim 16, further comprising:
updating, by way of the sensing aid application (110) of the user device (104), a database (114) of an information processing apparatus (106) with the list of words or phrases.

21. The method (400) as claimed in claim 20, further comprising:
updating, by way of processing circuitry (112) of the user device (104), the voice signal based on the updated list of words or phrases associated with the database (114) of the information processing apparatus (106) through the sensing aid application (110).