US 12,462,664 B2
System for locating an electronic accessory device
Fang Wang, Copenhagen (DK)
Assigned to GN HEARING A/S, Ballerup (DK)
Filed by GN Hearing A/S, Ballerup (DK)
Filed on Sep. 13, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/944,052.
Prior Publication US 2023/0099728 A1, Mar. 30, 2023
Int. Cl. G08B 21/24 (2006.01); H04R 25/00 (2006.01)
CPC G08B 21/24 (2013.01) [H04R 25/554 (2013.01)] 28 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A hearing device configured for locating an electronic accessory device, the hearing device comprising:
a communication unit configured to establish a wireless connection with the electronic accessory device; and
a request generator configured to generate a request;
wherein the hearing device, when wirelessly connected with the electronic accessory device, is configured to send the request to the electronic accessory device;
wherein the request from the hearing device is configured to cause the electronic accessory device to generate a notification;
wherein the notification allows the electronic accessory device to be located; and
wherein the hearing device is configured to switch an operational mode of the hearing device from a directional mode to an omnidirectional mode in association with the request to cause the electronic accessory device to generate the notification.