Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Monitoring/measuring of audio devices – Testing of hearing aids
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Kuntz, Curtis (Department: 2614)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Monitoring/measuring of audio devices
Testing of hearing aids
C381S312000, C714S046000, C455S067700
Reexamination Certificate
active
08005232
ABSTRACT:
The hearing system comprises at least one request-receiving unit for receiving requests for assistance from a user of said hearing system and an assistance unit operationally connected to said request-receiving unit adapted to carrying out an assistance function providing assistance for said user. Preferably, said assistance unit is adapted to carrying out an analysis of a current status of at least one device of said hearing system. Preferably, said assistance unit is furthermore adapted to attempting to correct said current status if a faulty or inappropriate current status has been detected. Preferably, the hearing system comprises a communication interface, wherein said assistance unit is adapted to attempting to establish a communication link to a remote assistance provider using said communication interface. The method for assisting a user of a hearing system, comprises the steps ofa) receiving a request for assistance from said user by means of a request-receiving unit of said hearing system; andb) automatically carrying out an assistance function upon step a).
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Hasler Ivo
Roeck Hans-Ueli
Elbin Jesse A
Kuntz Curtis
Pearne & Gordon LLP
Phonak AG
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