EP1328136A2 - Selection of communication connections for hearing aids - Google Patents

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EP1328136A2
EP1328136A2 EP02028848A EP02028848A EP1328136A2 EP 1328136 A2 EP1328136 A2 EP 1328136A2 EP 02028848 A EP02028848 A EP 02028848A EP 02028848 A EP02028848 A EP 02028848A EP 1328136 A2 EP1328136 A2 EP 1328136A2
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  • the present invention relates to a hearing aid with a Radio interface for receiving radio signals from signal sources and converting the radio signals into acoustic signals and a storage device for storing address data regarding one of the signal sources. Beyond concerns the present invention a corresponding method. In particular The present invention relates to a method for individual selection of communication connections for Bluetooth transmission systems in hearing aid applications.
  • DE 195 44 546 A1 describes a hearing aid with a microphone, Signal processing means and a handset and a method known for operating a digital hearing aid, wherein the hearing aid has a digital input.
  • the digital input of signals from digital signal sources can can be switched on via a switch. Let it be signals from a CD player or DAT recorder or radio signals into the hearing aid.
  • Headsets are becoming increasingly wireless transmission systems in particular used according to the bluetooth standard to be uncomfortable Cable connections to other communication interfaces to replace.
  • a hearing aid with a wireless transmission interface equipped according to the Bluetooth standard and thus as a universal Communication interface can be used.
  • a Bluetooth interface is usually for the establishment of point-to-point and point-to-multipoint transmissions suitable. Prerequisite for the construction the transmission path, however, is the currently achievable Bluetooth transceivers based on their characteristic Recognize addresses and select them if necessary can. This generally requires a complex user interface with keyboard and display elements. To this Way, a bluetooth transceiver can be optionally with certain Bluetooth communication interfaces communicate. For however, there is an interface integrated in a hearing aid such controls and indicators are not available.
  • the headsets log on a fixed and once stored address, so that a fixed point-to-point connection for example made into a cell phone can be.
  • This address can be saved, for example can be achieved by having the headset in immediate Bring close to the desired station and on Key switch on the headset is pressed.
  • the object of the present invention is therefore in proposing a hearing aid and a corresponding method, with which communication with multiple communication interfaces is facilitated.
  • this object is achieved by a hearing aid according to claim 1.
  • the addresses of several signal sources in particular with analog devices also the channel data or channels, save in advance or dynamically as needed and a corresponding one Communication link based on the channel or Establish address list.
  • the channel or address management priority driven, so that the individual Meeting the needs of the hearing aid wearer better can be.
  • the selection of the signal source can be done manually or automatically respectively.
  • a special transmitter in one Space should be provided for the hearing aid in this room into a certain hearing program or a certain signal source to switch.
  • a hearing aid 1 is shown, which is used by several transmitters 2, 3, 4 receives radio signals.
  • a radio receiver that is preferred contains a Bluetooth interface 5, registers all Radio signals and forwards them to a converter 6.
  • the addresses of possible transmitters are in an address register 7 or signal sources 2, 3, 4 stored and each with a Give priority.
  • the addresses and / or priorities can be entered into the hearing aid by an input unit 8.
  • a Bluetooth transmission system typically consists of a high-frequency part of the analog front end, which on a digital baseband part is coupled.
  • the top one Layer represents the application layer, on the one hand defines the functionalities of the system, on the other hand the Mechanism for identifying the addresses of the communication partners are realized.
  • the priority-driven address management system knows several addresses of signal sources and allows communication with multiple interfaces to. For example, there are storage options of three addresses, so could be in the first two memory positions the two highest priority addresses from Acousticians are stored when programming the hearing aids (e.g. B. for telephone and television). The third location could, however, be dynamic on the operation of a key switch be awarded as is customary for headset applications is. If the priorities are fixed, the hearing aid system can given accessibility with the communication interface communicate that instantly the has top priority.
  • the hearing aid wearer can have a lower priority via an acoustic signal on this signal reception, e.g. B. be alerted by a phone.
  • the hearing aid wearer could then use the key switch mentioned above between the one identified by the addresses Select communication partner sequentially.
  • the sound level could be related to the respective Signals the priorities of the signal sources automatically or be adjusted using the push button.
  • the present invention thus advantageously enables Way of using an address list with a prioritization and different methods of address assignment for Expansion of the communication capability of a Bluetooth interface in hearing aids.

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Die Kommunikation zwischen einem Hörgerät und mehreren Funkschnittstellen soll komfortabler gestaltet werden. Daher wird ein Hörgerät (1) und ein entsprechendes Verfahren vorgeschlagen, bei dem Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten bezüglich mehrerer Signalquellen (2, 3, 4) in einer Speichereinrichtung (7) gespeichert werden. Durch ein prioritätsgetriebenes Adressenverwaltungssystem kann der Hörgeräteträger sehr komfortabel die Kommunikation mit einer Funkschnittstelle höchster Priorität automatisch aufnehmen.

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Communication between one hearing aid and several radio interfaces should be made more convenient. A hearing device (1) and a corresponding method are therefore proposed, in which address data and / or channel data relating to several signal sources (2, 3, 4) are stored in a memory device (7). Thanks to a priority-driven address management system, the hearing aid wearer can automatically start communication with a radio interface of the highest priority.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Hörgerät mit einer Funkschnittstelle zum Empfangen von Funksignalen von Signalquellen und Umsetzen der Funksignale in akustische Signale sowie einer Speichereinrichtung zum Speichern von Adressdaten bezüglich einer der Signalquellen. Darüber hinaus betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein entsprechendes Verfahren. Insbesondere betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung ein Verfahren zur individuellen Auswahl der Kommunikationsverbindungen für Bluetooth-Übertragungssysteme in Hörgeräteanwendungen.The present invention relates to a hearing aid with a Radio interface for receiving radio signals from signal sources and converting the radio signals into acoustic signals and a storage device for storing address data regarding one of the signal sources. Beyond concerns the present invention a corresponding method. In particular The present invention relates to a method for individual selection of communication connections for Bluetooth transmission systems in hearing aid applications.

Aus der DE 195 44 546 A1 ist ein Hörgerät mit einem Mikrofon, Mitteln zur Signalverarbeitung und einem Hörer sowie ein Verfahren zum Betrieb eines digitalen Hörgerätes bekannt, wobei das Hörgerät einen digitalen Eingang aufweist. Zum Einspeisen von Signalen digitaler Signalquellen kann der digitale Eingang über einen Umschalter zugeschaltet werden. So lassen sich Signale eines CD-Spielers oder DAT-Recorders oder Funksignale in das Hörgerät einspielen.DE 195 44 546 A1 describes a hearing aid with a microphone, Signal processing means and a handset and a method known for operating a digital hearing aid, wherein the hearing aid has a digital input. For feeding The digital input of signals from digital signal sources can can be switched on via a switch. Let it be signals from a CD player or DAT recorder or radio signals into the hearing aid.

Durch die wachsende Anzahl an Multimedia- und Telekommunikationsanwendungen tritt die Verwendung von sogenannten Headsets (Hörsprecheinrichtungen) und Kopfhörern immer mehr in den Vordergrund. Zur weiteren Vereinfachung des Gebrauchs von Headsets werden verstärkt drahtlose Übertragungssysteme insbesondere nach dem Bluetooth-Standard eingesetzt, um unkomfortable Kabelverbindungen zu anderen Kommunikationsschnittstellen zu ersetzen.Due to the growing number of multimedia and telecommunications applications occurs the use of so-called headsets (Hearing aids) and headphones more and more in the foreground. To further simplify the use of Headsets are becoming increasingly wireless transmission systems in particular used according to the bluetooth standard to be uncomfortable Cable connections to other communication interfaces to replace.

Auch bei Hörgeschädigten besteht der Bedarf derartige drahtlose Kommunikationsmittel einzusetzen. So kann beispielsweise ein Hörgerät mit einer drahtlosen Übertragungsschnittstelle nach dem Bluetooth-Standard ausgestattet und somit als universelles Kommunikations-Interface eingesetzt werden. There is also a need for such wireless hearing impaired people Use means of communication. For example a hearing aid with a wireless transmission interface equipped according to the Bluetooth standard and thus as a universal Communication interface can be used.

Bei Verwendung einer Bluetooth-Schnittstelle aber auch anderer Schnittstellen in Hörgeräten ergibt sich allerdings folgendes Problem. Ein Bluetooth-Interface ist normalerweise für den Aufbau von Punkt-zu-Punkt- sowie von Punkt-zu-Multi-Punkt-Übertragungen geeignet. Voraussetzung für den Aufbau der Übertragungsstrecke ist allerdings, die aktuell erreichbaren Bluetooth-Transceiver anhand ihrer charakteristischen Adressen zu erkennen und diese gegebenenfalls auswählen zu können. Dies erfordert im Allgemeinen ein aufwendiges Benutzer-Interface mit Tastatur und Anzeigeelementen. Auf diese Weise kann ein Bluetooth-Transceiver wahlweise mit bestimmten Bluetooth-Kommunikationsschnittstellen kommunizieren. Für eine in ein Hörgerät integrierte Schnittstelle stehen allerdings derartige Bedien- und Anzeigeelemente nicht zur Verfügung.When using a Bluetooth interface, but also others Interfaces in hearing aids, however, result in the following Problem. A Bluetooth interface is usually for the establishment of point-to-point and point-to-multipoint transmissions suitable. Prerequisite for the construction the transmission path, however, is the currently achievable Bluetooth transceivers based on their characteristic Recognize addresses and select them if necessary can. This generally requires a complex user interface with keyboard and display elements. To this Way, a bluetooth transceiver can be optionally with certain Bluetooth communication interfaces communicate. For however, there is an interface integrated in a hearing aid such controls and indicators are not available.

Bei bislang verfügbaren Bluetooth-Headsets beschränkt man sich daher auf eine sehr begrenzte Kommunikationsfunktion. Die Headsets loggen sich auf eine fest vorgegebene und einmal gespeicherte Adresse ein, so dass eine fest definierte Punktzu-Punkt-Verbindung zum Beispiel zu einem Mobiltelefon hergestellt werden kann. Die Speicherung dieser Adresse kann beispielsweise dadurch erreicht werden, dass das Headset in unmittelbare Nähe des gewünschten Senders gebracht und ein Tastschalter am Headset betätigt wird.With previously available Bluetooth headsets, one is limited therefore relying on a very limited communication function. The headsets log on a fixed and once stored address, so that a fixed point-to-point connection for example made into a cell phone can be. This address can be saved, for example can be achieved by having the headset in immediate Bring close to the desired station and on Key switch on the headset is pressed.

Für eine Anwendung der Bluetooth-Technologie in Hörgeräten wäre es allerdings wünschenswert, gleichzeitig oder sequentiell eine Verbindung zu mehreren Kommunikationsstellen z. B. von einem Telefon, PC, Fernseher, Stereoanlage, etc. aufbauen zu können. Die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht somit darin, ein Hörgerät und ein entsprechendes Verfahren vorzuschlagen, mit denen die Kommunikation mit mehreren Kommunikationsschnittstellen erleichtert wird. For an application of Bluetooth technology in hearing aids however, it would be desirable to do so simultaneously or sequentially a connection to several communication points e.g. B. from a telephone, PC, television, stereo system, etc. to be able to. The object of the present invention is therefore in proposing a hearing aid and a corresponding method, with which communication with multiple communication interfaces is facilitated.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe gelöst durch ein Hörgerät nach Anspruch 1.According to the invention, this object is achieved by a hearing aid according to claim 1.

Ferner wird die oben genannte Aufgabe gelöst durch ein Verfahren nach Anspruch 7.Furthermore, the above-mentioned object is achieved by a method according to claim 7.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Advantageous further developments of the invention result from the subclaims.

In vorteilhafter Weise ist es dem Träger eines Hörgeräts damit möglich, die Adressen mehrerer Signalquellen, insbesondere bei analogen Geräten auch die Kanaldaten bzw. Kanäle, vorab oder dynamisch nach Bedarf zu speichern und eine entsprechende Kommunikationsverbindung anhand der Kanal- bzw. Adressenliste herzustellen. Vorzugsweise erfolgt die Kanal- bzw. Adressverwaltung prioritätsgetrieben, so dass den individuellen Bedürfnissen des Hörgeräteträgers besser nachgekommen werden kann.It is advantageous for the wearer of a hearing device possible the addresses of several signal sources, in particular with analog devices also the channel data or channels, save in advance or dynamically as needed and a corresponding one Communication link based on the channel or Establish address list. Preferably, the channel or address management priority driven, so that the individual Meeting the needs of the hearing aid wearer better can be.

Die Auswahl der Signalquelle kann manuell oder automatisch erfolgen. So kann beispielsweise ein spezieller Sender in einem Raum dafür vorgesehen sein, das Hörgerät in diesem Raum in ein bestimmtes Hörprogramm bzw. auf eine bestimmte Signalquelle zu schalten.The selection of the signal source can be done manually or automatically respectively. For example, a special transmitter in one Space should be provided for the hearing aid in this room into a certain hearing program or a certain signal source to switch.

Die vorliegende Erfindung wird nun anhand der beigefügten Zeichnung näher erläutert, in der der Ablauf des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens schematisch in einer Ausführungsform dargestellt ist.The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying Drawing explained in more detail in which the sequence of the invention The method is shown schematically in one embodiment is.

Die nachfolgenden Ausführungsbeispiele sind bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der vorliegenden Erfindung. In der Zeichnung ist ein Hörgerät 1 dargestellt, das von mehreren Sendern 2, 3, 4 Funksignale erhält. Ein Funkempfänger, der vorzugsweise eine Bluetooth-Schnittstelle 5 enthält, registriert sämtliche Funksignale und leitet sie an einen Wandler 6 weiter. The following exemplary embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present invention. In the drawing A hearing aid 1 is shown, which is used by several transmitters 2, 3, 4 receives radio signals. A radio receiver that is preferred contains a Bluetooth interface 5, registers all Radio signals and forwards them to a converter 6.

In einem Adressregister 7 sind die Adressen möglicher Sender bzw. Signalquellen 2, 3, 4 gespeichert und jeweils mit einer Priorität versehen. Die Adressen und/oder Prioritäten können durch eine Eingabeeinheit 8 in das Hörgerät eingegeben werden.The addresses of possible transmitters are in an address register 7 or signal sources 2, 3, 4 stored and each with a Give priority. The addresses and / or priorities can can be entered into the hearing aid by an input unit 8.

Anhand der Priorität aus dem Adressregister 7 entscheidet der Wandler 6, welches der von den Signalquellen 2, 3, 4 gesendete Signal in dem Hörgerät 1 zu einem Akustiksignal für eine Ausgabeeinheit 9 gewandelt werden muss. Darüber hinaus kann alternativ oder zusätzlich eine manuelle Wahl der Signalquelle beispielsweise über einen Tastenschalter vorgesehen sein.The decides on the basis of the priority from the address register 7 Converter 6, which is sent by the signal sources 2, 3, 4 Signal in the hearing aid 1 to an acoustic signal for a Output unit 9 must be converted. Furthermore, can alternatively or additionally, a manual selection of the signal source provided for example via a key switch his.

Im Folgenden sei die nähere Funktionsweise des erfindungsgemäßen Geräts mit wahlweiser Verbindung zu mehreren Kommunikationsschnittstellen detaillierter dargelegt.The following is a more detailed description of how the invention works Device with optional connection to several communication interfaces set out in more detail.

Typischerweise besteht ein Bluetooth-Übertragungssystem aus einem Hochfrequenzteil des analogen Frontend, welches an ein digitales Baseband-Teil gekoppelt ist. In diesem sind im Allgemeinen die verschiedenen Schichten des Bluetooth-Kommunikationsmodells durch Verwendung geeigneter Softwareimplementierungen auf einem Prozessorsystem realisiert. Die oberste Schicht stellt die Applikationsschicht dar, in der einerseits die Funktionalitäten des Systems definiert, andererseits der Mechanismus zur Identifikation der Adressen der Kommunikationspartner realisiert sind.A Bluetooth transmission system typically consists of a high-frequency part of the analog front end, which on a digital baseband part is coupled. In this are generally the different layers of the Bluetooth communication model through the use of suitable software implementations realized on a processor system. The top one Layer represents the application layer, on the one hand defines the functionalities of the system, on the other hand the Mechanism for identifying the addresses of the communication partners are realized.

Das oben bereits angedeutete prioritätsgetriebene Adressverwaltungssystem kennt mehrere Adressen von Signalquellen und läßt damit wahlweise Kommunikation mit mehreren Schnittstellen zu. Bestehen beispielsweise Möglichkeiten zur Speicherung von drei Adressen, so könnten in die ersten beiden Speicherpositionen die beiden prioritätshöchsten Adressen vom Akustiker bei der Hörgeräteprogrammierung abgelegt werden (z. B. für Telefon und Fernseher). Die dritte Speicherstelle könnte dagegen auf Bedienung eines Tastschalters dynamisch vergeben werden, wie es für Headset-Applikationen gebräuchlich ist. Bei fester Vergabe der Prioritäten kann das Hörgerätesystem bei gegebener Erreichbarkeit mit der Kommunikationsschnittstelle kommunizieren, die augenblicklich die höchste Priorität besitzt.The priority-driven address management system already indicated above knows several addresses of signal sources and allows communication with multiple interfaces to. For example, there are storage options of three addresses, so could be in the first two memory positions the two highest priority addresses from Acousticians are stored when programming the hearing aids (e.g. B. for telephone and television). The third location could, however, be dynamic on the operation of a key switch be awarded as is customary for headset applications is. If the priorities are fixed, the hearing aid system can given accessibility with the communication interface communicate that instantly the has top priority.

Im Falle des Empfangs von Signalen von einer Signalquelle höherer Priorität während einer Kommunikation einer Bluetooth-Schnittstelle geringerer Priorität kann der Hörgeräteträger über ein akustisches Signal auf diesen Signalempfang, z. B. von einem Telefon, aufmerksam gemacht werden. Der Hörgeräteträger könnte dann unter Benutzung des oben erwähnten Tastschalters zwischen dem anhand der Adressen identifizierten Kommunikationspartner sequentiell wählen.In the case of receiving signals from a signal source higher Priority during communication of a Bluetooth interface The hearing aid wearer can have a lower priority via an acoustic signal on this signal reception, e.g. B. be alerted by a phone. The hearing aid wearer could then use the key switch mentioned above between the one identified by the addresses Select communication partner sequentially.

Darüber hinaus besteht die Möglichkeit, die Signale von mehreren Daten- bzw. Audioquellen gleichzeitig in akustische Signale zu wandeln. Hierzu könnten die Schallpegel zu den jeweiligen Signalen den Prioritäten der Signalquellen automatisch oder über den Tastschalter angepasst werden.There is also the possibility of using the signals from several Data and audio sources simultaneously in acoustic To convert signals. For this, the sound level could be related to the respective Signals the priorities of the signal sources automatically or be adjusted using the push button.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ermöglicht somit in vorteilhafter Weise die Verwendung einer Adressliste mit einer Priorisierung und unterschiedliche Verfahren zur Adressenzuweisung zur Erweiterung der Kommunikationsfähigkeit einer Bluetooth-Schnittstelle in Hörgeräten.The present invention thus advantageously enables Way of using an address list with a prioritization and different methods of address assignment for Expansion of the communication capability of a Bluetooth interface in hearing aids.

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Hörgerät mit
einer Funkschnittstelle zum Empfangen von Funksignalen von Signalquellen (2, 3, 4) und Umsetzen der Funksignale in akustische Signale und/oder Steuersignale und
einer Speichereinrichtung (7) zum Speichern von Adressdaten bezüglich einer der Signalquellen (2, 3, 4)
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Speichereinrichtung (7) zum Speichern von Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten bezüglich mehrerer Signalquellen (2, 3, 4) ausgelegt ist und das Hörgerät ein Adressverwaltungssystem umfasst, durch das den mehreren Signalquellen (2, 3, 4), deren Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten gespeichert sind, Prioritäten zuordenbar sind.Hearing aid with
a radio interface for receiving radio signals from signal sources (2, 3, 4) and converting the radio signals into acoustic signals and / or control signals and
a storage device (7) for storing address data relating to one of the signal sources (2, 3, 4)
characterized in that
the storage device (7) is designed to store address data and / or channel data relating to a plurality of signal sources (2, 3, 4) and the hearing aid comprises an address management system through which the plurality of signal sources (2, 3, 4), their address data and / or Channel data are stored, priorities can be assigned. Hörgerät nach Anspruch 1, wobei die höchste Priorität oder höchsten Prioritäten für Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten voreinstellbar sind.Hearing aid according to claim 1, wherein the highest priority or highest priorities for address data and / or channel data can be preset. Hörgerät nach Anspruch 1 oder 2 mit einer Schaltvorrichtung, insbesondere einem Tastschalter (8), zum Speichern von Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten.Hearing aid according to claim 1 or 2 with one Switching device, in particular a push button switch (8), for storing address data and / or channel data. Hörgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3 mit einer Signalgeneratoreinrichtung zum Erzeugen eines akustischen Signals, falls während des Empfangs von Signalen von einer Signalquelle (2, 3, 4) Signale von einer höherprioren Signalquelle empfangen werden.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 3 with a Signal generator device for generating an acoustic Signal, if while receiving signals from a signal source (2, 3, 4) signals from a higher priority Signal source can be received. Hörgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, wobei eine der Signalquellen (2,3,4) automatisch anhand der Priorität oder aufgrund eines externen Steuersignals oder manuell insbesondere mittels eines Tastenschalters auswählbar ist.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein one the signal sources (2,3,4) automatically based on the priority or due to an external control signal or can be selected manually, in particular by means of a key switch is. Hörgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, wobei die Funkschnittstelle eine Bluetooth-Schnittstelle ist.Hearing aid according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the Radio interface is a bluetooth interface. Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Hörgeräts (1) durch
Empfangen von Funksignalen von mehreren Signalquellen (2, 3, 4),
Speichern von Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten bezüglich der mehreren Signalquellen (2, 3, 4) und
Umsetzen der empfangenen Funksignale von einer der mehreren Signalquellen (2, 3, 4), deren Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten gespeichert sind, in akustische Signale und/oder Steuersignale, wobei die Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten mit Prioritätsinformation gekoppelt werden.Method for operating a hearing aid (1)
Receiving radio signals from several signal sources (2, 3, 4),
Storage of address data and / or channel data relating to the plurality of signal sources (2, 3, 4) and
Converting the received radio signals from one of the several signal sources (2, 3, 4), the address data and / or channel data of which are stored, into acoustic signals and / or control signals, the address data and / or channel data being coupled with priority information. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7, wobei Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten mit der höchsten Priorität oder den höchsten Prioritäten voreingestellt werden.A method according to claim 7, wherein address data and / or Channel data with the highest priority or the highest Priorities are preset. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7 oder 8, wobei Adressdaten und/oder Kanaldaten durch Betätigen einer Schaltvorrichtung, insbesondere eines Tastschalters (8), am Hörgerät (1) abgespeichert werden.The method of claim 7 or 8, wherein address data and / or channel data by pressing one Switching device, in particular a key switch (8), can be stored on the hearing aid (1). Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 7 bis 9, wobei vom Hörgerät (1) ein akustisches Signal erzeugt wird, wenn während des Empfangs von Signalen von einer Signalquelle (2, 3, 4) mit einer ersten Priorität Signale von einer Signalquelle mit einer höheren zweiten Priorität empfangen werden. Method according to one of claims 7 to 9, wherein from Hearing aid (1) an acoustic signal is generated when while receiving signals from a signal source (2, 3, 4) with a first priority signals from a signal source with a higher second priority be received. Verfahre nach einem der Ansprüche 7 bis 10, wobei eine der Signalquellen (2,3,4) automatisch anhand der Priorität oder aufgrund eines externen Steuersignals oder manuell ausgewählt wird.Method according to one of claims 7 to 10, wherein a the signal sources (2,3,4) automatically based on the priority or due to an external control signal or is selected manually. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 7 bis 11, wobei das Empfangen der Funksignale nach dem Bluetooth-Standard erfolgt.Method according to one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the Receive the radio signals according to the Bluetooth standard he follows.
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