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Listening device with automatic mode change capabilities

  • US 10,462,583 B2
  • Filed: 12/14/2017
  • Issued: 10/29/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • a device configured to be worn in an ear of a user, the device comprising;

    a housing;

    a speaker and at least one microphone carried by the housing;

    a first sensor configured to produce a first signal indicative of a proximity of a user'"'"'s ear;

    a second sensor configured to produce a second signal indicative of a positioning of a hand of the user; and

    a processor coupled to the first sensor, the second sensor, and a third sensor, wherein the third sensor is configured to sense an input and provide a signal operative to cause the processor to change an operating mode or state of at least one component of the device from a first mode or state to a second mode or state; and

    an instrument wirelessly coupled to the device, wherein a detected signal from at least one of the first sensor, the second sensor, or the third sensor causes a change in mode or operation of the instrument.

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