Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Monitoring/measuring of audio devices – Testing of hearing aids
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-09
2009-02-24
Chin, Vivian (Department: 2615)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Monitoring/measuring of audio devices
Testing of hearing aids
C600S559000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07496205
ABSTRACT:
A method and an apparatus for adjusting a first hearing device based on adjustments of a second hearing device are disclosed. The method comprises the steps of converting an acoustic test signal into an electric test signal by a microphone of the second hearing device, of converting an acoustic signal generated by a receiver of the second hearing device into an electrical signal, of analyzing the electrical signal in an analyzing unit, and, finally, of adjusting the first hearing device based on results obtained in the analysis performed in the analyzing unit. By the present invention, an especially suitable procedure for performing the initial adjustment of a new hearing device is achieved. The method according to the present invention quickly leads to spontaneous user acceptance of the newly adjusted (i.e. fitted) hearing device, whilst considerably reducing the required fitting effort compared with today's state of the art techniques.
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Chin Vivian
Paul Disler
Pearne & Gordon LLP
Phonak AG
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