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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 20, 2023
Oticon A/s, Smørum, DK;
Anders Erik Petersen, Smørum, DK;
Thorbjørn Pasgaard, Smørum, DK;
Kim Mølholm Hejlesen, Smørum, DK;
Jesper B. Johansen, Smørum, DK;
Oticon A/S, Smørum, DK;
Abstract
A hearing aid adapted for being worn by a user comprises a housing configured to enclose components of the hearing aid; a forward audio signal path for receiving an audio signal, processing the audio signal and providing an output signal in dependence of said processed audio signal; a mechanical activation element for controlling functionality of said hearing aid, wherein the mechanical activation element is located on said housing and emits an acoustic signature when activated; and a vibration sensor configured to pick up acoustic vibrations in air or mechanical vibrations of said housing and to provide a sensor signal indicative thereof; and a controller for analyzing said sensor signal for occurrences of said acoustic signature to thereby identify and generate a specific control input for controlling said functionality of the hearing aid. Thereby an improved hearing aid may be provided.