Method and apparatus for hearing aid location

摘要

A hearing aid includes electronics, a physically manipulable member, and a receiver. The receiver is configured to output sound in a first mode at a first decibel level and in a second mode at a second decibel level higher than the first decibel level. The first mode is based on an input from a microphone. The second mode is based on the physically manipulable member not having been manipulated over a selected period of time. In various examples, wireless approaches are used to perform location identification. Examples using antennas and radio frequency identification (RFID) are provided. Various location approaches are possible using different location tones and methods for generation of such tones. Other apparatus are provided for location identification in a system with one or more hearing aids.

主权项

1. A hearing aid, comprising:
a microphone; electronics in communication with the microphone; a receiver in communication with the electronics and configured to selectively output sound; and a physically manipulable member in communication with the electronics; wherein the hearing aid is configured to:
output sound in a first mode at a first decibel level based on an input from the microphone;output sound in a second mode at a second decibel level based on the physically manipulable member not having been manipulated over a selected period of time, the second decibel level being higher than the first decibel level; andwherein the second decibel level is selected to aid in determining a physical location of the hearing aid; anda housing, wherein the physically manipulable member is a door in the housing that provides access to a compartment configured to seat a battery.