20140205117 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FITTING HEARING DEVICES - An improved method and apparatus for automatic haring device fitting have been disclosed. The disclosed apparatus includes a search engine for searching the optimal settings of a hearing device, a first selector for patient to alternate the hearing device between two presets, and a second selector for patient to register the preference or no preference to the two presets. The search engine includes the tie-break component for deciding which preset is better when patient cannot tell the difference between presets. The disclosed method includes a search engine for searching the optimal settings of a hearing device, a first mean for patient to alternate the hearing device between two presets, and a second mean for patient to register the preference or no preference of the two presets. The method may be implemented as a computer software program or as a standalone apparatus for controlling and programming hearing devices. It may also be incorporated in a hearing device itself. The disclosed hearing device compromises at least one microphone for converting acoustical signal into electronic signals, an electronic circuit for processing the electronic signals to produce processed electronic signals, a transducer for converting the processed electronic signals into signals having another type of energy format, a communication interface for receiving patient selections from an external apparatus, and a search engine for searching the optimal setting for the hearing device. | 07-24-2014 |