Hearing device with model control and associated methods

1. A hearing device configured to provide sound for a user of the hearing device, the hearing device comprising:

a processing unit; and

a memory unit;

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 data, and

allow the hearing device to be set based on the information from the electronic device; and

wherein the data comprises an identifier, and wherein the verification is based on the identifier; and

wherein the processing unit is configured to perform the verification.

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 electronic 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 a 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 a signature.

6. The hearing device according to claim 5 , wherein the memory is configured to store the signature.

7. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to perform the verification by performing a check function.

8. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the identifier is associated with a model name and/or a model identifier.

9. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the memory is configured to store the data.

10. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein memory unit is configured to store a manufacture unit identifier.

11. 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.

12. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the identifier comprises a hearing device identifier.

13. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the identifier is associated with model information data.

14. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic device comprises a handheld device, a tablet, a computer, a phone, or a USB.

15. The hearing device according to claim 14 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by the user of the hearing device.

16. The hearing device according to claim 14 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by a dispenser.

17. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by the user of the hearing device.

18. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by a dispenser.

19. A hearing system comprising the hearing device of claim 1 .

20. The hearing system according to claim 19 , further comprising the electronic device.

21. The hearing system according to claim 20 , wherein the electronic device is configured to communicate with a server.

22. The hearing system according to claim 20 , wherein the electronic device comprises a handheld device, a tablet, a computer, a phone, or a USB.

23. The hearing system according to claim 22 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by the user of the hearing device.

24. The hearing system according to claim 22 , wherein the electronic device is configured for use by a dispenser.

25. The hearing device according to claim 1 , wherein the memory is configured to store manufacture data provided by a manufacturing device.

26. A hearing system comprising the hearing device of claim 25 .

27. The hearing system of claim 26 , further comprising the manufacturing device.

28. 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.

29. The method according to claim 28 , wherein the information from the electronic device is based on the server response.

30. A hearing device configured to provide sound for a user of the hearing device, the hearing device comprising:

a processing unit; and

a memory unit;

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 data, and

allow the hearing device to be set based on the information from the electronic device; and

wherein the data comprises an identifier, and wherein the verification is based on the identifier;

wherein the processing unit is configured to perform the verification by performing a check function, and wherein the processing unit is configured to perform the check function based on a model name and/or a model identifier.

31. A hearing device configured to provide sound for a user of the hearing device, the hearing device comprising:

a processing unit; and

a memory unit;

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 data, and

allow the hearing device to be set based on the information from the electronic device; and

wherein the data comprises an identifier, and wherein the verification is based on the identifier; and

wherein the processing unit is configured to obtain model information by selecting the model information from available model information.