Method and apparatus for using text messages to distribute ring tones to adjust hearing aids
AssigneeStarkey Laboratories, Inc.
InventorDan Edgar
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Abstract
The present subject matter relates generally to methods and apparatus for using text messages to distribute ring tones to adjust and fit hearing assistance devices. In an embodiment, a text message is programmed including information regarding a hearing assistance device adjustment for a wearer. The text message identifies a ring tone playback sequence associated with the adjustment, and is sent to a cellular telephone via a text messaging network. When the ring tone playback sequence is played on the cellular telephone, the hearing assistance device senses the sequence and makes the programmed adjustment.
Claims20
A method for adjusting a parameter setting of a hearing assistance device worn by a wearer using a cellular telephone, comprising:
- detecting a ring tone played by the cellular telephone using the hearing assistance device, the ring tone associated with a hearing assistance device adjustment;
- and
- performing the hearing assistance device adjustment.
A system for adjusting a hearing aid worn by a wearer using a cellular telephone, comprising:
- an interface to enter one or more settings of the hearing aid;
- memory to store the one or more settings;
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- a processor adapted to associate a text message with a ring tone sequence for each of the one or more settings to distinctly identify each setting.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.