Hearing device with model control and associated methods
A hearing device includes: a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is a part of the hearing device that is configured to provide sound for reception by a user of the hearing device; and a memory unit, wherein the memory unit is configured to store data that is associated with the hearing device; wherein the hearing device is configured to communicate with an electronic device; wherein the processing unit is configured to: obtain information from the electronic device, the information associated with a verification performed based on the data, and allow the hearing device to be set based on the information from the electronic device; and wherein the data comprises a hearing device identifier, and wherein the verification is based on the hearing device identifier.
1. A hearing device comprising:
a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is a part of the hearing device that is configured to provide sound for reception by a user of the hearing device; and
a memory unit, wherein the memory unit is configured to store data that is associated with the hearing device;
wherein the hearing device is configured to communicate with an electronic device;
wherein the processing unit is configured to:
obtain information from the electronic device, the information associated with a verification performed based on the data, and
allow the hearing device to be set based on the information from the electronic device; and
wherein the data comprises a hearing device identifier, and wherein the verification is based on the hearing device identifier.
2. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to allow the hearing device to be set by receiving fitting data to configure the hearing device.
3. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to change model data in response to a signal transmitted by the external device.
4. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to change model data in response to a change in the functionality of the hearing device.
5. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to perform the verification by verifying the data.
6. The hearing device according to claim 5 , wherein the processing unit is configured to verify the data by verifying a signature.
7. The hearing device according to claim 6 , wherein the signature is that of the data.
8. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the hearing device identifier is associated with a model name and/or a model identifier.
9. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to perform the verification.
10. The hearing device according to claim 9 , wherein the processing unit is configured to perform the verification by performing a check function based on a model name and/or a model identifier.
11. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to obtain model information by selecting the model information from available model information.
12. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to perform the verification based on the data.
13. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein memory unit is configured to store a manufacture unit identifier.
14. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to proceed to a model update mode or a non-operative mode of the hearing device if the verification fails.
15. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the hearing device identifier is associated with available model(s) for the hearing device.
16. The hearing device according to claim 1 , whrein the hearing device identifier is associated with model information data.
17. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic device comprises a handheld device, a tablet, a computer, a phone, or a USB.
18. The hearing device according to claim 17 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by the user of the hearing device.
19. The hearing device according to claim 17 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by a dispenser.
20. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by the user of the hearing device.
21. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by a dispenser.
22. A hearing system comprising the hearing device of claim 1 .
23. The hearing system according to claim 22 , further comprising the electronic device.
24. The hearing system according to claim 23 , wherein the electronic device is configured to communicate with a server.
25. The hearing system according to claim 23 , wherein the electronic device comprises a handheld device, a tablet, a computer, a phone, or a USB.
26. The hearing system according to claim 25 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by the user of the hearing device.
27. The hearing system according to claim 25 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by a dispenser.
28. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the data in the memory is provided by a manufacturing device.
29. A hearing system comprising the hearing device of claim 28 .
30. The hearing system of claim 29 , further comprising the manufacturing device.
31. A method performed by a hearing system having the hearing device of claim 1 and the electronic device, comprising:
transmitting a message from the hearing device to the electronic device;
transmitting a request from the electronic device to a server;
receiving, by the electronic device, a server response from the server; and
receiving, by the hearing device, the information from the electronic device.
32. The method according to claim 31 , wherein the information from the electronic device is based on the server response.