METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL-EAR MEASUREMENTS FOR RECEIVER-IN-CANAL DEVICES
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1. A method for using a hearing assistance device including a receiver adapted to be positioned in an ear canal of a user, the method comprising:
- placing a cover on the hearing assistance device, the cover including a tube port adapted for connection to a sound tube for measurement of sound;
placing the receiver in the ear canal;
playing sound using the receiver;
recording sound using the tube; and
adjusting one or more settings of the hearing assistance device by processing the recorded sounds.
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Abstract
The present subject matter provides method and apparatus for real ear measurement using a hearing assistance device fitted with a cover to provide real ear sounds to a microphone of the device. The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device cover for use in measuring coupler response and real ear coupler difference for improved real ear measurement and fitting.
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1. A method for using a hearing assistance device including a receiver adapted to be positioned in an ear canal of a user, the method comprising:
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placing a cover on the hearing assistance device, the cover including a tube port adapted for connection to a sound tube for measurement of sound; placing the receiver in the ear canal; playing sound using the receiver; recording sound using the tube; and adjusting one or more settings of the hearing assistance device by processing the recorded sounds. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for real ear measurement comprising:
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a hearing assistance device adapted for placement of a receiver in a ear canal of a user; and a cover, the cover including; a retention mechanism to attach the cover to the hearing assistance device; a first aperture configured to approximately align with a microphone port of the hearing assistance device when the cover is placed on the hearing assistance device; a second aperture to connect to a sound tube; and an acoustic channel connecting the first aperture to the second aperture. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A cover for a hearing assistance device, comprising:
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a retention mechanism to attach the cover to the hearing assistance device; a first aperture configured to approximately align with a microphone port of a hearing assistance device when the cover is placed on the hearing assistance device; a second aperture to connect to a sound tube; and an acoustic channel connecting the first aperture to the second aperture, wherein the cover is adapted to acoustically seal at least a portion of a microphone of the hearing assistance device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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