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US 2015/0319546 A1Published application
Hearing Assistance System
AssigneeOKAPPI, Inc.
InventorPeter J. Sprague
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InventorPeter J. Sprague
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The present universal wearable computing device relates to a hearing assistance system, device, method, and apparatus that provide a discreet approach to user hearing assistance, without relying on a conventional hearing aid. The hearing assistance system and the requisite electronics may be incorporated into frames that also function as eyeglasses with earphone(s) that may be connected to the frame to assist user hearing. An earphone may be configured with minimal electronics, such that a power source enable sound transmissions to the ear, is provided by a connection to the frame of the eyeglasses. In another example, the earphone is configured without any electronics and sound is transmitted to the user/listener's ear(s) via a psychoacoustic system. The sound quality of the transmissions to the earphones may be optimized using a tuning/equalizer application operating from a computing device, such as an app on a mobile device. The tuning/equalizer application can be used by the user/listener to optimize volume input levels to the earphone(s). The hearing assistance system may also include lighting emitting technology and/or a text display to enhance the wearer's ability to communicate with other individuals.
A hearing system that enhances a user's ability to communicate, the hearing system comprising:
A computing system configured to enhance a user's ability to communicate, the system including:
A computer program product stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium, such that when executed by at least one processor in a computing system configured to facilitate hearing that enhances a user's ability to communicate, the hearing system including:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.