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Method of operating a hearing device system, and hearing device system

US11356784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2020
Grant dateJun 7, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2225/55
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

During the operation of a hearing device system, there is received information characteristic of an encounter between a hearing device wearer wearing a hearing device and another person. The information is taken as a basis for indicating that the hearing device wearer has met or is about to meet the other person. Background information about the other person is collected from at least one social network, and the background information about the other person is converted into audio data. The audio data are audibly presented to the hearing device wearer by way of the hearing device of the hearing device wearer.

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