Abstract: A method for authenticating a bonding procedure according to a short-range radio communication protocol between a wireless computing device and a hearing assistive device comprises steps of initiating a paring session for the short-range radio communication protocol by bringing the wireless computing device and the hearing assistive device into pairing mode, arranging the hearing assistive device in a predefined position relatively to the wireless computing device, establishing an acoustic signaling link between the wireless computing device and the hearing assistive device for exchanging secret elements as an out-of-band step of the pairing session, and calculating and storing a link key unique for the bonding of the wireless computing device and the hearing assistive device by using the exchanged secret elements.

Abstract: A hearing assistance device including a housing component (12) including a transceiver (68) and processing circuitry arranged in a compact block structure (50), a small feed loop (40) mounted on the compact block structure (50) and electrically connected to the transceiver (68), and an antenna element (30, 80) contained within a housing component (12). The small feed loop (40) and the antenna element (30, 80) are provided as metallic band elements, and the band elements in an area of electromagnetic coupling are arranged in substantially parallel planes.

Abstract: A remote-control unit (10) for controlling a hearing assistive device (20) by sending a control signal with instructions as an acoustic signal, has an input transducer (14), an output transducer (15), and a processor (11) adapted for setting the volume of the output from the output transducer (15). The processor (11) is adapted for activating the input transducer (14) for receiving environmental sound, analyzing the environmental sound, determining and setting the volume of the output from the output transducer (15) based on the environmental sound, and outputting the control signal at the set volume via the output transducer (15).

Abstract: A method of operating a hearing aid system in order to provide improved performance of a directional system (100) and a hearing aid system for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A method of operating a hearing aid having a main digital filter adapted to selectively represent a specific combination of serial and parallel coupled virtual digital filters as well as a hearing aid and a hearing aid system adapted to carry out the method.

Abstract: A method of operating a hearing aid system in order to provide improved performance for a multitude of hearing aid system processing stages and a hearing aid system (400) for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A hearing assisting (10) device including a receiver (1) for generation of acoustic signals and a fixture (3, 8, 9) for positioning the receiver. A suspension (2, 21, 22) supports the receiver to the fixture. The combination of the receiver and the suspension has a mechanical resonance frequency in the range from 6 kHz to 10 kHz.

Abstract: A system, method, hearing aid and software for providing a network connection for a computer device to at least one hearing aid having a gateway to the Internet. The system includes a user account server providing a user account database, each user account includes a unique identity for an associated hearing aid; a control server providing a hearing aid connection register including the unique identity of hearing aids associated with current connection information; and a network connection handling element for detecting the presence of a wireless connection between the hearing a and gateway, and for uploading current connection information to the control server. On receiving connection information, the control server updates the hearing aid connection register, and provides the current connection information to a requesting computer device. The computer device can establish a direct connection to the hearing aid based on current connection information requested from the control server.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hearing device fuel cell power pack comprising a connector part of a connector assembly for exchanging fluids between the hearing device fuel cell power pack and a hearing device docking station, the connector part comprising a moveable valve piston being adapted to move between a closed valve position and an open valve position. The connector part forms part of a single-interface fuel cell connector assembly.

Abstract: A method for monitoring the supply voltage of a hearing aid comprising an electric cell (1) comprises the steps of counting the number of times the supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, and setting an alarm flag if said number of times reaches a predetermined value. The method may be implemented using a circuit for monitoring the supply voltage of an electric cell. The circuit comprises a timer timing a detection interval, a detector for detecting drops in the voltage below a predetermined threshold value, a counter for counting the number of detections within said detecting interval, means (3) for setting an alarm flag if said number of times reaches a predetermined value within said first detection interval, and means (12) for suspending alarms during warm-up phase.

Abstract: A hearing assistance device comprising a housing component (12) containing a transceiver (68) and processing circuitry arranged in a compact block structure (50), an antenna feed element electrically connected to the transceiver (68), and an antenna element (30, 80) mounted integral with the housing component (12). The antenna feed element is mounted on the compact block structure (50), and is electromagnetically coupled to the antenna element (30, 80).

Abstract: A method of personalizing at least one hearing aid for a hearing aid user including manufacturing at least one hearing aid (1), receiving an audiogram from a server (37) for the hearing aid user, programming the at least one hearing aid (1) by the audiogram, whereby the at least one hearing aid (1) becomes personalized for the hearing aid user. The at least one personalized hearing aid (1) is delivered to the hearing aid user. Once the user has received the at least one personalized hearing aid (1), he may take the hearing aids into use. If there arises a need for fine tuning, the hearing aid user may request a consultation with a hearing healthcare professional. The hearing healthcare professional has equipment (44, 45) for fine tuning the hearing aid (1), and he may fine tuning the at least one personalized hearing aid (1) in dialogue with the hearing aid user. Also provided is a hearing aid delivering system and an Internet enabled personal communication device.

Abstract: A hearing system includes a hearing aid (10) and personal communication device (20) connected via a short range data communication link. The hearing aid has a signal processor (13) processing an audio signal according to audio processing parameters, a sub-system applying respective sets of processing parameters for at least two modes, a classifier component (51) statistically analyzing the environment by comparing specific characteristics of an electrical input signal to one or more thresholds. A program selector component (16) selects automatically an appropriate mode for the signal processing sub-system according to the classifier output. The personal communication device offers the user an interface for controlling and interacting with the program selector component of the hearing aid, and for generating and transmitting a notification to the hearing aid. Upon reception of the notification, the processor adjusts at least one of the one or more thresholds used by the classifier component.

Abstract: A hearing aid (10, 11) has a memory (123) for storing personal settings for alleviating a hearing loss for the hearing aid user. A user account is created from an Internet enabled computer device (17) on a remote server (25), and the user account includes the personal settings for alleviating a hearing loss for the hearing aid user and personal information. A wireless connection is set up between the hearing aid (10, 11) and the personal communication device (13), and the personal communication device (13) is identified as a gateway to the Internet for said hearing aid. The user grants access rights to a third party to modify data in a sub-set of the user account stored on the server (25).

Abstract: A hearing assistance device includes a housing component (12) including a transceiver (68) and processing circuitry arranged in a compact block structure (50), and a small loop element mounted on the compact block structure (50) for feeding an antenna element (30) via an electromagnetic coupling. The antenna element (30) is embedded into walls of the housing component (12).

Abstract: A hearing assistance device includes a housing component (12) adapted for containing a transceiver (68) and processing circuitry arranged in a compact block structure (50). A feed line (52) is electrically connected to the transceiver (68). An antenna element (30, 80) is electromagnetically coupled with the feed line (52) via a feed element. The feed element is configured as a small feed loop (40) electrically connected with the feed line (52).

Abstract: A hearing aid system (500) with active noise cancelling and a method for operating such a hearing aid system.

Abstract: A hearing aid system (400) comprising a hearing aid (412) and an external device (413), wherein the hearing aid (412) comprises a network adapted to provide a desired processed output, wherein a multitude of weights determines the processing of the network and wherein the values of the multitude of weights are determined by the external device (413).

Abstract: A hearing aid (1) comprises a flexible ear tip (9) for an ear piece (8) adapted for insertion into the ear canal of a user. The ear piece comprises a shroud having a generally ball-shaped hollow bulb made of soft resilient material, featuring a mid zone that is adapted for being softer to compression by the contact with ear canal wall than is the case with the end zones. The invention further provides an ear piece, an ear plug, and a component for a communications device.