Location based assistance using hearing instruments
US9219966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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25Claims
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/63
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed in some examples is a method of authentication, the method comprising monitoring for the presence of a hearing instrument; responsive to detecting the hearing instrument: establishing a short-range wireless communication session with the hearing instrument; determining an identity of the hearing instrument wearer; and responsive to determining the identity of the wearer, setting a value indicating that the hearing instrument wearer is authenticated with and within the wireless range of the presence device.
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