Virtual Fitting Room for Remote Hearing Aid Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional hearing aid fitting processes require users to visit a healthcare provider's office for configuration, which is inconvenient and may not be accessible to all.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses a virtual fitting room facilitated by an electronic device, a fitting device, and an end user device to remotely configure hearing aids, allowing communication and data exchange through a virtual environment for fitting data transmission and device setup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional in-office fitting process is used, then hearing aid configuration can be performed by healthcare provider, but user convenience and accessibility deteriorate due to requirement of physical visit
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a virtual fitting room as an intermediary platform that enables remote communication between healthcare providers and users. This virtual environment serves as a mediator to transmit fitting data and control signals without requiring physical presence, thus improving user convenience while managing system complexity through structured communication protocols
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical physical visit system with an electronic communication system. Instead of requiring users to physically travel to healthcare provider offices, the system uses electronic devices, networks, and software applications to transmit fitting information and control hearing aids remotely, thereby eliminating the need for physical presence and improving accessibility
2Adaptability or versatility
If remote virtual fitting is implemented, then user accessibility is improved, but reliable transmission of fitting data and control signals becomes challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the hearing device sends status information back to the virtual fitting room and healthcare provider. This feedback loop allows for real-time verification of fitting data transmission, control signal delivery, and device response, ensuring reliability of the remote configuration process while maintaining high accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by establishing secure communication channels and verifying device connectivity before the actual fitting process begins. The system pre-configures transmission protocols, validates data formats, and ensures network stability in advance, which prevents transmission failures during the remote fitting session and maintains data reliability
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes: an input configured to electronically obtain first information relating to a request for establishing communication between a fitting device and an end user device, the end user device being configured to configure a hearing device based on fitting data from the fitting device; and a processing unit configured to electronically process the first information, and provide second information for transmission to an AV provider; wherein the processing unit is also configured to obtain a connection information associated with a virtual fitting room from the AV provider, and provide the connection information associated with the virtual fitting room for the fitting device; and wherein the processing unit is also configured to provide the connection information associated with the virtual fitting room for transmission to the end user device.