Hearing Device Wireless Locating for Misplaced Accessories
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users often lose or misplace electronic accessory devices like smartphones and struggle to locate them efficiently without complex methods requiring usernames and passwords, and there is a need for a simpler and quicker way to find misplaced devices.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a hearing device and wirelessly connected electronic accessory devices that allows users to send requests to generate notifications, such as audio signals, to help locate the accessory devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a computer application with GPS sensors is used to locate a misplaced smartphone, then the location can be found, but the process requires various usernames and passwords which makes it complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential locating function from complex GPS-based applications and implements it directly in the hearing device through wireless communication with accessory devices. The hearing device sends a request signal and receives a response signal containing location information, eliminating the need for complex authentication systems while maintaining location accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The hearing device acts as an intermediary between the user and the misplaced accessory device. It wirelessly communicates with the accessory device to retrieve location information and presents it to the user through audio output, simplifying the locating process without requiring the user to interact with complex application interfaces.
2Measurement precision
If a computer application is used to locate a misplaced smartphone, then the phone can be found, but it requires multiple authentication steps which increases the time needed
Solution Approach 1:
The hearing device is pre-configured with wireless communication capabilities and can immediately send location requests to connected accessory devices without requiring authentication. The system performs the locating action directly and immediately, eliminating time-consuming authentication steps while maintaining accurate location retrieval.
3Loss of information
If GPS sensors and computer applications are used for locating devices, then location information can be obtained, but the system becomes complex requiring multiple credentials
Solution Approach 1:
The hearing device autonomously retrieves location information from connected accessory devices through wireless communication. The system uses pre-established wireless connections between the hearing device and accessory devices, eliminating the need for users to manually input usernames and passwords. The location information is automatically obtained and presented to the user through audio output.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a system for locating an electronic accessory device, the system comprising one or more electronic accessory devices and a hearing device. One or more electronic accessory devices comprise a first electronic accessory device. Each of the one or more electronic accessory devices being configured to provide a wireless connection with the hearing device. The hearing device, when wirelessly connected with the first electronic accessory device, is configured to send a first request to the first electronic accessory device, and wherein the first electronic accessory device is configured to generate a first notification upon reception of the first request. The disclosure further relates to a method for locating an electronic accessory device and a computer program.