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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2024
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2020
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
William F. Austin, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
David Alan Fabry, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Justin R. Burwinkel, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Jeffrey Paul Solum, Greenwood, MN (US);
Chris Howes, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Manfred Stoifl, Singapore, SG;
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Abstract
Embodiments herein relate to systems, devices and methods for fitting hearing assistance devices. In a first aspect, a method of fitting a hearing assistance device is included, the method including providing an audio sample to a hearing assistance device wearer, receiving input from the hearing assistance device wearer regarding a preferred sound volume or perceived loudness, receiving input from the hearing assistance device wearer with the external device regarding a bass/treble balance, and determining a maximum power output of the hearing assistance device that does not exceed a loudness discomfort level (LDL). Other embodiments are also included herein.