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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 10, 2020
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Buye Xu, Sammamish, WA (US);
Justin R. Burwinkel, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Jason A. Galster, Studio City, CA (US);
Peggi S. Cross, Tucson, AZ (US);
Jay Stewart, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Martin Mckinney, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Abstract
Embodiments herein relate to systems, devices and methods for the treatment of equilibrium disorders and improving gait and balance. In an embodiment, a method of treating an equilibrium disorder is included. The method can include monitoring device wearer movement with a movement sensor, identifying a movement pattern consistent with an equilibrium disorder, estimating characteristics of the equilibrium disorder, and applying stimulation to at least one of the right ear, left ear, or brainstem of the device wearer of an ear-worn device. Other embodiments are also included herein.