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Hearing device considering external environment of user and control method of hearing device

US9794699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2013
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2225/61
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A hearing device and a method of the hearing aid are provided considering an external environment surrounding a user. The hearing device includes an external environment determination unit, an inquiry unit, and a parameter set unit. The external environment determination unit is configured to determine an external environment surrounding a user wearing the hearing device. The inquiry unit is configured to select a question corresponding to the external environment and inquire the question to the user. The parameter set unit is configured to set a parameter of the hearing device based on a response to the question and hearing loss information of the user.

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