Holly Hosford-Dunn

3 weeks ago | hearinghealthmatters.org | Holly Hosford-Dunn

Starkey’s patent #12273683 (Self-fit hearing instruments with self-reported measures of hearing loss and listening) aims to implement intuitive strategies for self-fitting OTCs and other ear devices. It describes direct or indirect mapping of an audiogram from responses to a questionnaire of hearing loss and listening perception (e.g., BHI Quick Hearing Check ). The derived audiogram is then used to perform an initial device fitting.

1 month ago | hearinghealthmatters.org | Holly Hosford-Dunn

Samsung’s patent #12251292 is  au courant with merging hearing aid and hearables technologies. Entitled Multi-device integration with hearable for managing hearing disorders, the device describes implementations which include generating an audiogram, noise cancellation, [and] hearing enhancement.

2 months ago | hearinghealthmatters.org | Holly Hosford-Dunn

Auditory assistance systems are under-utilized, as Norphonic AS  patent #12190717 (Auditory guidance method and system) points out. Their patent aims to help people get around without getting lost or bumping into things, especially in fraught situations. As the patent puts it:… people navigate in long corridors rely heavily on visual aids such as signs, arrows, and markings on the floor.