Hearing aid providing an information output signal upon selection of an electronically set transmission parameter
First Claim
1. A hearing aid for an impaired user comprising:
- a microphone;
an earphone connected to said microphone via a signal path;
at least one electronic setting means, electrically connected to said microphone and to said earphone, for setting a transmission parameter in said signal path between said microphone and said earphone;
signal output means, electrically connected to said at least one electronic setting means and to said earphone, said signal output means including an audio frequency generator, for transmitting a signal to said earphone having an audio frequency generated by said audio frequency generator for causing said earphone to emit a tone which uniquely identifies the transmission parameter which has been set by said at least one electronic setting means; and
switch means, electrically connected to said at least one electronic setting means and connected via said at least one electronic setting means to said signal output means, for selectively activating said at least one electronic setting means and said signal output means.
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Abstract
A hearing aid to be worn behind the ear of a user includes a microphone. An earphone is also provided. The microphone and earphone are electrically connected by a signal path. An electronic setting circuit is provided in the signal path for electrically setting at least one transmission parameter in the signal path. The electronic setting circuit is controlled by a switch of the hearing aid. A signal output device is also provided, and is controlled by the switch. The signal output device provides information to the user regarding the transmission parameter selected. The signal output device outputs at least one signal that is characteristic of every electronically set transmission parameter.
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1. A hearing aid for an impaired user comprising:
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a microphone; an earphone connected to said microphone via a signal path; at least one electronic setting means, electrically connected to said microphone and to said earphone, for setting a transmission parameter in said signal path between said microphone and said earphone; signal output means, electrically connected to said at least one electronic setting means and to said earphone, said signal output means including an audio frequency generator, for transmitting a signal to said earphone having an audio frequency generated by said audio frequency generator for causing said earphone to emit a tone which uniquely identifies the transmission parameter which has been set by said at least one electronic setting means; and switch means, electrically connected to said at least one electronic setting means and connected via said at least one electronic setting means to said signal output means, for selectively activating said at least one electronic setting means and said signal output means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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