Method and apparatus for wireless communication using an inductive interface

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APP PUB NO 20060039577A1
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11207555

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A system including a hearing assistance device sized for fitting a human ear, and adapted to communicate with a wireless transceiver. The wireless transceiver enables the hearing assistance device to communicate with other wireless devices. In varying embodiments, the hearing assistance device works with a near field communication network. By using the hearing assistance device to communicate with wireless transceiver, which can also communicate with a remote device, the hearing assistance device becomes more compatible with, for instance, a cellular telephone, by disabling redundant speakers and microphones, and by transmitting voice data.

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STARKEY LABORATORIES INC6600 WASHINGTON AVE SO EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55344

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Roberts, Randall W Eden Prairie, MN 17 716
Sanguino, Jorge Minneapolis, MN 4 278

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