Abstract: A system comprises a first hearing device and a second hearing device each comprising a housing configured to be supported at, on or in the wearer's ear, a processor, memory, a radio frequency transceiver, and an antenna arrangement disposed in or on the housing and coupled to the transceiver and the processor. The antenna arrangement comprises an antenna coupled to a phase shifter. The processor is configured to adjust a phase shift of the phase shifter. The system also comprises a clock synchronization link between the transceivers, a second link configured to communicate received signal information between the transceivers, and a master processor defined by the processor of the first or second hearing device. The master processor is configured to cause the first and second hearing devices to operate the antenna arrangements as a phased array antenna arrangement via the clock synchronization link and the second link.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to ear-wearable devices and systems with features to track orthopedic issues and orthopedic procedure recovery. In an embodiment, an ear-wearable device is included having a control circuit, a microphone, and a sensor package. The ear-wearable device can be configured to receive an input regarding an occurrence of an orthopedic procedure, evaluate signals from the sensor package and/or the microphone, and determine a rehabilitative status of a device wearer with respect to the orthopedic procedure. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to ear-wearable devices that can be used to control other device and related methods. In a first aspect, an ear-wearable device is included having a control circuit, a wireless communications circuit, a microphone, and a motion sensor. The ear-wearable device is configured to receive an input from a wearer of the ear-wearable device, select a controllable device to be controlled based on factors including at least one of physical proximity between the ear-wearable device and the controllable device and a direction that the head of the wearer is pointing, and issue a control command to the controllable device. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to ear-wearable devices configured to detect patterns indicative of an occurrence, prodrome or sequelae of an anoxic or hypoxic neurological injury. In an embodiment, an ear-wearable device is included. The ear-wearable device can be configured to monitor signals from a microphone and/or a motion sensor to detect a pattern or patterns indicative of an occurrence of an anoxic or hypoxic neurological injury. In some embodiments, a method of monitoring an ear-wearable device wearer for an occurrence of an anoxic or hypoxic neurological injury is included. The method can include gathering signals from one or more of a microphone, a motion sensor, or another sensor of an ear-wearable device and monitoring the signals to detect a pattern or patterns indicative of an occurrence of an anoxic or hypoxic neurological injury. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to ear-wearable systems and devices for detecting heat stress and related methods. In an embodiment, an ear-wearable heat stress risk assessment system is included having a control circuit, a microphone, and a sensor package. The system is configured to process signals of one or more sensors of the sensor package and/or the microphone, detect dehydration symptoms, environmental conditions, and activity levels of a device wearer based on the processed signals, and determine a heat stress risk level based on detected dehydration symptoms, environmental conditions, and activity levels of the device wearer. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to audio systems including an ear-worn device and providing for remote audio stream management. In an embodiment, an audio system is included having an ear-worn device. The audio system can be configured to receive a notification regarding availability of a remote audio stream, query a wearer of the ear-worn device regarding the remote audio stream, receive an input from the wearer of the ear-worn device regarding the remote audio stream, selectively receive the remote audio stream, and selectively play the remote audio stream through the electroacoustic transducer. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to ear-wearable devices configured to administer therapy to individuals who have suffered anoxic or hypoxic neurological injury and/or assess recovery from such injuries and related systems and methods. In an embodiment, an ear-wearable device is included having a control circuit, a microphone, a motion sensor, and a power supply circuit, wherein the ear-wearable device is configured to initiate a therapy for a wearer of the ear-wearable device and monitor signals from the microphone and/or the motion sensor to detect execution of the therapy. In an embodiment, the ear-wearable device is configured to evaluate signals from at least one of the microphone and the motion sensor to assess recovery from an anoxic or hypoxic neurological injury. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to hearing device systems that can utilize proxy devices to convey emergency communications. In an embodiment, the system operates in a first communication mode and a second communication mode. The first communication mode can include the hearing device being paired to a wireless communication enabled device for conveying data to a non-local network as initiated by the hearing device. The second communication mode can include the hearing device accessory being paired to the wireless communication enabled device for conveying data to the non-local network as initiated by the hearing device. The system can enter the second communication mode when the hearing device cannot communicate with the wireless communication enabled device. The hearing device accessory uses a hardware address of the hearing device to communicate with the wireless communication enabled device as if it was paired thereto. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: A system comprises a first hearing device and a second hearing device each comprising a housing configured to be supported at, on or in the wearer's ear, a processor, memory, a radio frequency transceiver, and an antenna arrangement disposed in or on the housing and coupled to the transceiver and the processor. The antenna arrangement comprises an antenna coupled to a phase shifter. The processor is configured to adjust a phase shift of the phase shifter. The system also comprises a clock synchronization link between the transceivers, a second link configured to communicate received signal information between the transceivers, and a master processor defined by the processor of the first or second hearing device. The master processor is configured to cause the first and second hearing devices to operate the antenna arrangements as a phased array antenna arrangement via the clock synchronization link and the second link.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to ear-wearable devices that can be used to control other device and related methods. In a first aspect, an ear-wearable device is included having a control circuit, a wireless communications circuit, a microphone, and a motion sensor. The ear-wearable device is configured to receive an input from a wearer of the ear-wearable device, select a controllable device to be controlled based on factors including at least one of physical proximity between the ear-wearable device and the controllable device and a direction that the head of the wearer is pointing, and issue a control command to the controllable device. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: An ear-worn electronic device is adapted to be worn at, by, in or on an ear of a wearer. The device comprises a housing configured to be supported at, by, in or on the wearer's ear. A processor is disposed in the housing. A speaker or a receiver is coupled to the processor. A radio frequency transceiver is disposed in the housing and coupled to the processor. An antenna arrangement is disposed in or on the housing and coupled to the transceiver. The antenna arrangement comprises a primary antenna and a chip antenna connected to the primary antenna. The primary antenna serves as a counterpoise for the chip antenna and feeds the chip antenna.

Abstract: An ear-worn electronic device is adapted to be worn at, by, in or on an ear of a wearer. The device comprises a housing configured to be supported at, by, in or on the wearer's ear. A processor is disposed in the housing. A speaker or a receiver is coupled to the processor. A radio frequency transceiver is disposed in the housing and coupled to the processor. An antenna arrangement is disposed in or on the housing and coupled to the transceiver. The antenna arrangement comprises a primary antenna and a chip antenna connected to the primary antenna. The primary antenna serves as a counterpoise for the chip antenna and feeds the chip antenna.