Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an application to be executed by an electronic device. The electronic device communicates with a hearing device worn by a user. The hearing device comprises a battery and a processing unit configured to receive an input signal and provide a processed output signal for compensating a hearing loss of the user. The application is configured for transmitting a status request from the electronic device to the hearing device, receiving, at the electronic device, a status response from the hearing device, and generating a notification representing instructions for charging the battery. The notification is generated based on the received status response and predetermined settings of the application.

Abstract: A method and a device for providing a hearing aid user guide is disclosed. The device comprises a communication interface and a processing unit connected to the communication interface. The processing unit is configured for: obtaining at least one hearing aid setting of a hearing aid via the communication interface; configuring a user guide based on the at least one hearing aid setting; and providing the user guide.

Abstract: A method and a device for providing a hearing aid user guide is disclosed. The device comprises a communication interface and a processing unit connected to the communication interface. The processing unit is configured for: obtaining at least one hearing aid setting of a hearing aid via the communication interface; configuring a user guide based on the at least one hearing aid setting; and providing the user guide.

Abstract: An audio system includes a signal processor for processing an audio signal, and a feedback suppressor circuit configured for modelling a feedback signal path of the audio system by provision of a feedback compensation signal based on sets of feedback model parameters for the feedback signal path that are stored in a repository.

Abstract: A new hearing aid system is provided, comprising a location detector, e.g. a GPS receiver, for determination of the geographical position of the user of the hearing aid system, and an environment detector configured for determination of the type of sound environment surrounding the user of the hearing aid system based on sound as received by the hearing aid system and the geographical position of the hearing aid system as determined by the location detector.

Abstract: A new hearing aid system is provided, comprising a location detector, e.g. a GPS receiver, for determination of the geographical position of the user of the hearing aid system, and an environment detector configured for determination of the type of sound environment surrounding the user of the hearing aid system based on sound as received by the hearing aid system and the geographical position of the hearing aid system as determined by the location detector.

Abstract: A hearing instrument includes a signal processor, and at least two microphones for reception of sound and conversion of the received sound into corresponding electrical sound signals that are input to the signal processor, wherein the signal processor is configured to process the electrical sound signals into a combined signal with a directivity pattern with at least one adaptive null direction ?, and wherein the signal processor is further configured to prevent the at least one null direction ? from entering a prohibited range of directions, wherein the prohibited range is a function of a parameter of the electrical sound signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adaptor for a BTE hearing aid with a housing to be worn behind the ear, an earpiece for insertion in the earcanal, and a signal transmission member for transmission of a signal from the housing at a first end of the member to the earpiece at a second end of the member, the signal transmission member having a connector at the first end, wherein the housing and the connector of the signal transmission member are not adapted for mutual mechanical interconnection, wherein the adaptor has a first end that is geometrically adapted for mechanical connection with the connector of the signal transmission member and a second end that is geometrically adapted for mechanical connection with the housing, so that the signal transmission member and the housing can be mechanically interconnected through the adaptor whereby the variety of signal transmission member units to be kept in stock by a hearing aid dispenser is substantially minimized.

Abstract: A hearing instrument includes a microphone for converting sound into an electric audio signal, a signal processor unit coupled to the microphone, the signal processor unit configured for operating in a plurality of states that include at least a first state and a second state, wherein the signal processor unit is configured for automatically switching at least between the first state and the second state according to a switching strategy, a speaker coupled to the signal processor unit, and a user interface that is configured to receive a user feedback regarding an automatic switching between the first state and the second state, wherein the user interface is communicatively connected to the signal processor unit and is configured to provide at least one control signal to the signal processor unit in response to the user feedback, wherein the signal processor unit is configured to receive the control signal in a predetermined input period upon the automatic switching between the first state and the second stat

Abstract: A hearing instrument includes a signal processor, and at least two microphones for reception of sound and conversion of the received sound into corresponding electrical sound signals that are input to the signal processor, wherein the signal processor is configured to process the electrical sound signals into a combined signal with a directivity pattern with at least one adaptive null direction ?, and wherein the signal processor is further configured to prevent the at least one null direction ? from entering a prohibited range of directions, wherein the prohibited range is a function of a parameter of the electrical sound signals.

Abstract: An audio system includes a signal processor for processing an audio signal, and a feedback suppressor circuit configured for modelling a feedback signal path of the audio system by provision of a feedback compensation signal based on sets of feedback model parameters for the feedback signal path that are stored in a repository.

Abstract: A hearing instrument includes a microphone for converting sound into an electric audio signal, a signal processor unit coupled to the microphone, the signal processor unit configured for operating in a plurality of states that include at least a first state and a second state, wherein the signal processor unit is configured for automatically switching at least between the first state and the second state according to a switching strategy, a speaker coupled to the signal processor unit, and a user interface that is configured to receive a user feedback regarding an automatic switching between the first state and the second state, wherein the user interface is communicatively connected to the signal processor unit and is configured to provide at least one control signal to the signal processor unit in response to the user feedback, wherein the signal processor unit is configured to receive the control signal in a predetermined input period upon the automatic switching between the first state and the second stat

Abstract: The present invention relates to a battery dispenser and a cartridge for dispensing batteries to a hearing aid. The battery dispenser comprises a housing having a compartment for accommodation of at least one battery, each battery having an air tab attached to a first surface of the battery, the compartment communicating with the surroundings through a battery outlet formed in the housing, a release member movably attached to the housing, an ejector member adapted for interaction with the release member in such a way that a battery in the housing is ejected through the battery outlet along an ejector axis substantially perpendicular to the first surface upon activation of the release member, and wherein the air tab of the battery is retained in the battery dispenser upon ejection of the battery from the battery dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adaptor for a BTE hearing aid with a housing to be worn behind the ear, an earpiece for insertion in the earcanal, and a signal transmission member for transmission of a signal from the housing at a first end of the member to the earpiece at a second end of the member, the signal transmission member having a connector at the first end, wherein the housing and the connector of the signal transmission member are not adapted for mutual mechanical interconnection, wherein the adaptor has a first end that is geometrically adapted for mechanical connection with the connector of the signal transmission member and a second end that is geometrically adapted for mechanical connection with the housing, so that the signal transmission member and the housing can be mechanically interconnected through the adaptor whereby the variety of signal transmission member units to be kept in stock by a hearing aid dispenser is substantially minimized.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for a hearing aid capable of determining its accumulated utilization time and making use of this information to control one or more of its functions. The control of the hearing aid's function may be obtained through alteration of parameters of a signal processing algorithm of the hearing aid or by execution of a particular transducer adjustment subroutine or algorithm. The accumulated utilization time may furthermore be utilized to provide a function that makes the hearing aid inoperative when a value of the accumulated utilization time matches some predetermined criteria, such as a predetermined limit value. Such a function is highly desirable if the hearing aid is sold in connection with a subscription arrangement between a dispenser and a hearing aid user where the user pays for his or her hearing aid through payment of regular renewal fees.

Abstract: A hearing aid which comprises a sound transducer, an analogue-digital converter, a digital processing and adaptation circuit for the processing of digital signals, corresponding to audio signals which are received by the transducer, storage units for the storage of data and programmes for the digital processing and adaptation circuit, a digital-analogue converter and a sound generator. The hearing aid also contains a counter, which registers the time for which the hearing aid has been in use, and a non-volatile storage unit in which the utilisation time is summed up. The hearing aid is arranged in such a manner that a comparison is made between the contents of that part of the non-volatile storage unit in which the summed-up utilisation time is stored and one or more limit values, and so that when one or more of the limit values is reached, a special function is initiated.

Abstract: A hearing aid which comprises a sound transducer, an analogue-digital converter, a digital processing and adaptation circuit for the processing of digital signals, corresponding to audio signals which are received by the transducer, storage units for the storage of data and programmes for the digital processing and adaptation circuit, a digital-analogue converter and a sound generator. The hearing aid also contains a counter, which registers the time for which the hearing aid has been in use, and a non-volatile storage unit in which the utilisation time is summed up. The hearing aid is arranged in such a manner that a comparison is made between the contents of that part of the non-volatile storage unit in which the summed-up utilisation time is stored and one or more limit values, and so that when one or more of the limit values is reached, a special function is initiated.

Abstract: A detachable digital binaural processing hearing aid comprised of a digital signal processor (DSP), two microphones, two receivers, a bi-directional communications link between each microphone/receiver and the digital signal processor, an analog-to-digital converter, and a digital-to-analog converter. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user has the option of disabling the digital signal processor by either physically removing an external digital processing unit or by disabling a digital processor to permit an analog processor to provide audio enhancement. The user is also given the option of selecting from a variety of digital filters/compressors that generate binaural signals that are sent to both ears of the user. In a second embodiment, each hearing element comprises a digital signal processor and a communication link to the other hearing element.

Abstract: A device for a battery chamber (2) in a hearing aid (1) with replaceable battery (3) comprises a locking device for blocking the battery chamber. The locking device comprises a displaceable pin, which can be maneuvered through an opening (7) in the battery chamber by means of a pointed or thin object, e.g. a mandrel-shaped tool or the like.