Headworn listening device and method

Details Headworn listening device and method Headworn listening device and method

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Chin, Vivian (Department: 2614)

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Hearing aids, electrical

Specified casing or housing

C381S375000, C381S376000, C381S370000, C381S374000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07903833

ABSTRACT:
A headworn listening device includes a right ear assembly and a left ear assembly interconnected by a headband. The headworn listening device is preferably comfortable to wear and provides high-quality audio and flexible signal processing features without requiring customized fitting. The listening device includes a signal processor with programmable signal processing characteristics and a memory storing a plurality of user-selectable signal processing settings. For example, there may be signal processing settings for different environments, such as a first setting for a quiet environment and a second setting for a noisy environment. In operation, a user actuates a user-operable control coupled to a microcontroller to select a desired signal processing setting.

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