Activating a mode of a hearing device
The disclosed technology generally relates to operation modes for hearing devices. In some implementations, the disclosed technology includes a hearing device entering into and operating in an airplane mode or a mode of operation that limits communication with a select frequency or select group of frequencies. To enter a mode of operation, a user may use two inputs for the hearing device. For example, one input may be a battery closing and another input may include the pushing of a button on a device (e.g., on the hearing device or a mobile device in communication with the hearing device).
1. A hearing device comprising:
a processor configured to receive control signals from a first user input and a second user input; and
a memory storing instructions that when executed by the processor cause the hearing device to:
receive a first control signal that the hearing device has turned on;
after the hearing device has turned on and before a first time period has expired, receive a second control signal to enter an airplane mode for the hearing device; and
activate the airplane mode for the hearing device,
wherein the airplane mode:
is triggered only by receiving the first control signal before the second control signal; and
prohibits the hearing device from transmitting wireless communication signals within a predetermined frequency range that is from 2.39 GHz to 2.486 GHz.
2. The hearing device of claim 1 , wherein the first time period is less than 3 minutes.
3. The hearing device of claim 1 , wherein the first user input is a battery door and the first control signal is received in response to the battery door closing.
4. The hearing device of claim 1 , wherein the second user input is at least one of the following:
a physical button coupled to the hearing device;
a dial physically coupled to the hearing device; a remote button;
a remote graphical user interface on a mobile device wirelessly coupled to the hearing device; or
a pressure sensor.
5. The hearing device of claim 1 , wherein the second control signal is associated with a signal lasting from 5 to 20 seconds.
6. The hearing device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further cause the hearing device to:
provide a sound associated with entering the airplane mode after the first control signal is received and until the second control signal has been received for at least 8 seconds.
7. A method for operating a hearing device, wherein the hearing device comprises a processor configured to receive control signals from a first user input and a second user input, the method comprising:
receiving a first control signal that the hearing device has turned on;
after the hearing device has turned on and before a first time period has expired, receiving a second control signal to enter an airplane mode for the hearing device; and
activating the airplane mode for the hearing device,
wherein the airplane mode:
is triggered only by receiving the first control signal before the second control signal; and
prohibits the hearing device from transmitting wireless communication signals within a predetermined frequency range that is from 2.39 GHz to 2.486 GHz.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first time period is less than 3 minutes.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first and second user inputs are at least one of the following:
a physical button coupled to the hearing device;
a sensor unit coupled to the hearing device;
a dial physically coupled to the hearing device;
a battery door physically coupled to the hearing device;
a remote button;
a remote graphical user interface;
a button on a touch screen for a mobile device; or
a pressure sensor.
10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the second user input is associated with a signal lasting from 5 to 20 seconds.
11. The method of claim 7 , wherein the predetermined frequency range is associated with communicating between the hearing device and non-hearing aid devices.
12. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that when executed by a processor cause a hearing device to perform operations, the operations comprising:
receiving a first control signal that the hearing device has turned on;
after the hearing device has turned on and before a first time period has expired, receiving a second control signal to enter an operation mode for the hearing device; and
activating the operation mode for the hearing device,
wherein the operation mode:
is triggered only by receiving the first control signal before the second control signal; and
prohibits the hearing device from transmitting wireless communication signals within a predetermined frequency range that is from 2.39 GHz to 2.486 GHz.
13. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 12 , wherein:
the operation mode is associated with an airplane mode; and
the airplane mode includes the hearing device operating such that the hearing device complies with wireless communication standards for an airplane during a flight, prior to a flight, or after a flight.
14. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 12 , wherein the first control signal is received based on a first user input that includes a battery door closing and the hearing device turning on.
15. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 12 , wherein the instructions further cause the hearing device to:
transmit a visual or acoustical notification that at least partially indicates the operation mode is active or is available for selection.
16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 12 , wherein the predetermined frequency range has an additional frequency range that includes 10 to 50 MHz.
17. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 12 , wherein the second control signal is associated with a signal lasting from 5 to 20 seconds.
18. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 12 , wherein:
the first time period is less than 3 minutes.