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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2007
James Newton, Burnsville, MN (US);
Mark Seel, Roseville, MN (US);
Matthias Müllenborn, Smoerum, DK;
Per Kokholm Sørensen, Smoerum, DK;
Garry Richardson, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
James Newton, Burnsville, MN (US);
Mark Seel, Roseville, MN (US);
Matthias Müllenborn, Smoerum, DK;
Per Kokholm Sørensen, Smoerum, DK;
Garry Richardson, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
Starkey Kaboratories, Inc, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Oticon A/S, Hellerup, DK;
Abstract
Provided herein is a device for wirelessly communicating with hearing assistance devices. According to various embodiments, the device includes a first interface for communicating with a programmer and a second interface for wirelessly communicating with a hearing assistance device. The second interface is adapted to receive a plurality of communication modules. Each of the modules is adapted for communication with at least one specific type of hearing assistance device. The device includes a housing for the first interface, the second interface, and electrical connections between the interfaces. The housing adapted to be worn around the neck of a person wearing the hearing assistance device.