Method and apparatus for using haptics for fitting hearing aids

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8649524
APP PUB NO 20110038498A1
SERIAL NO

12540976

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The present subject matter relates generally to the method and apparatus for using haptics for fitting hearing aids. The application of haptics technology to hearing aid fitting system software is provided. A graphical user interface with a touch screen for hearing aid fitting provides tactile response to a user adjusting hearing aid parameters using the touch screen. The interface provides feedback to assist the user in rapid and accurate hearing aid fitting. Other variations include using a touch pad for the tactile response.

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  • STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

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Edgar, Dan Lakeville, US 7 67

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