Multi-mode radio for hearing assistance devices

摘要

The present disclosure relates to the wireless communication of information for a hearing assistance device including a multi-mode radio adapted to provide communications at different frequencies using frequency control. In applications of hearing aids, the processor is adapted to perform correction of sound for a hearing impaired user. In certain examples the present subject matter provides an inductive portion for inductive communications. In various applications the multi-mode radio can be used for long range and short range communications.

主权项

1. A hearing aid for a wearer having a hearing impairment, the hearing aid adapted to perform wireless communications, comprising:
one or more antennas; a receiver comprising a multi-mode radio with frequency control adapted to provide near range and long range operation and to select modulation techniques for transmission and reception, the receiver configured to perform antenna selection and adapted to receive signals from the one or more antennas, wherein the multi-mode radio includes an inductive radio for the hearing aid; and a processor in communication with the multi-mode radio, the processor configured to process signals to correct for the hearing impairment of the wearer and for receipt of information from the receiver, and configured to control frequency of operation of the multi-mode radio.