Method and apparatus for using hearing assistance device as voice controller
US9940928B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2420/07
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for communication between one or more remotely controllable devices and a hearing assistance device includes a gateway device. The hearing assistance device detects voice commands issued by its wearer. The gateway device wirelessly communicates with the hearing assistance device, produces one or more control signals based on the voice commands, and routes the one or more control signals to one or more devices selected from the one or more remotely controllable devices according to the voice command.
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