Christopher Larry Howes

US Patent:

8644537, Feb 4, 2014

Filed:

Dec 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/340092

Inventors:

Christopher Larry Howes - Eden Prairie MN, US
Dan Edgar - Lakeville MN, US
Joyce Rosenthal - Golden Valley MN, US
Jeff Patrick Kryzer - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381314, 381 60, 381312

Abstract:

Provided herein is a system for adjusting parameters for binaural hearing assistance devices. A graphical user interface (GUI) control is provided for adjusting at least one parameter for at least one hearing assistance device. In various embodiments, the control is indicative of status of at least one parameter for at least one device. When a pointer, controlled by a mouse or other selecting device, is placed over the control, the control expands. In various applications the control expands to display options for adjusting at least one parameter for at least one device. In some applications, the control provides options to adjust at least one parameter of a left and a right device individually.

US Patent:

20120087524, Apr 12, 2012

Filed:

Dec 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/967704

Inventors:

Christopher Larry Howes - Eden Prairie MN, US

Assignee:

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381314

Abstract:

This disclosure relates to fitting and adjusting hearing assistance devices, including but not limited to hearing aids, using multiple programmers. A method is provided for using multiple programmers for hearing assistance devices. The method includes automatically detecting the programmers using fitting software on a personal computer. The method also includes communicating with each of the programmers simultaneously using the software to automatically detect hearing assistance devices compatible with the software. In certain variations if hearing assistance devices are detected on more than one programmer, a user is prompted to select a programmer. In certain variations, if hearing assistance devices are detected on one programmer, a fitting session is initiated for the detected hearing assistance devices.

US Patent:

8107655, Jan 31, 2012

Filed:

Jan 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/625736

Inventors:

Christopher Larry Howes - Richfield MN, US
Dan Edgar - Lakeville MN, US
Joyce Rosenthal - Golden Valley MN, US
Jeff Patrick Kryzer - Maple Grove MN, US

Assignee:

Starkey Laboratories, Inc. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

H04R 25/00

US Classification:

381314, 381 60, 381312

Abstract:

Provided herein is a system for adjusting parameters for binaural hearing assistance devices. A graphical user interface (GUI) control is provided for adjusting at least one parameter for at least one hearing assistance device. In various embodiments, the control is indicative of status of at least one parameter for at least one device. When a pointer, controlled by a mouse or other selecting device, is placed over the control, the control expands. In various applications the control expands to display options for adjusting at least one parameter for at least one device. In some applications, the control provides options to adjust at least one parameter of a left and a right device individually.

US Patent:

20220279290, Sep 1, 2022

Filed:

Apr 29, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/733207

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
David Fabry - Eden Prairie MN, US
Jumana Harianawala - Eden Prairie MN, US
Ke Zhou - Prior Lake MN, US
Jaymin Baroda - Eden Prairie MN, US
Brantly Sturgeon - Burnsville MN, US
Christopher Larry Howes - Eden Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

H04R 25/00
H04R 25/02

Abstract:

An ear-worn electronic device comprises a microphone configured to sense sound in an acoustic environment, an acoustic transducer, and a non-volatile memory configured to store a plurality of parameter value sets, each of the parameter value sets associated with a different acoustic environment. A control input is configured to receive a control input signal produced by at least one of a user-actuatable control of the ear-worn electronic device and an external electronic device communicatively coupled to the ear-worn electronic device in response to a user action. A processor is configured to classify the acoustic environment using the sensed sound and determine a listening intent preference of the user. The processor is configured to apply, in response to the control input signal, one of the parameter value sets appropriate for the classification and the listening intent preference of the user.

US Patent:

20210315457, Oct 14, 2021

Filed:

Apr 30, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/245777

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
Thomas Scheller - Eden Prairie MN, US
Christopher L. Howes - Eden Prairie MN, US
David A. Fabry - Eden Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
H04R 25/00
A61B 5/16

Abstract:

A computing system comprising one or more electronic computing devices receives data from a hearing-assistance device. The computing system determines, based on the data received from the hearing-assistance device, a cognitive benefit measure for a wearer of the hearing-assistance device. The cognitive benefit measure being an indication of a change of a cognitive benefit of the wearer of the hearing-assistance device attributable to use of the hearing-assistance device by the wearer of the hearing-assistance device. The computing device outputs an indication of the cognitive benefit measure.

US Patent:

20200288252, Sep 10, 2020

Filed:

May 27, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/884793

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
Thomas Scheller - Eden Prairie MN, US
Christopher L. Howes - Eden Prairie MN, US
David A. Fabry - Eden Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

H04R 25/00
A61B 5/00
A61B 5/16

Abstract:

A computing system comprising one or more electronic computing devices receives data from a hearing-assistance device. The computing system determines, based on the data received from the hearing-assistance device, a cognitive benefit measure for a wearer of the hearing-assistance device. The cognitive benefit measure being an indication of a change of a cognitive benefit of the wearer of the hearing-assistance device attributable to use of the hearing-assistance device by the wearer of the hearing-assistance device. The computing device outputs an indication of the cognitive benefit measure.

US Patent:

20200268265, Aug 27, 2020

Filed:

Feb 25, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/800948

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
Thomas Scheller - Eden Prairie MN, US
Christopher L. Howes - Eden Prairie MN, US
David A. Fabry - Eden Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/024
A61B 5/12
A61B 5/00
H04R 25/00

Abstract:

A computing system receives data from one or more hearing instruments. Additionally, the computing system determines, based on the data received from the one or more hearing instruments, a heart health measure for a user of the one or more hearing instruments. The heart health measure is an indication of one or more aspects of a health of a heart of the user. The computing system may output an indication of the heart health measure.

US Patent:

20200273566, Aug 27, 2020

Filed:

Feb 21, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/797894

Inventors:

- Eden Prairie MN, US
David A. Fabry - Eden Prairie MN, US
Kyle Walsh - Minneapolis MN, US
Thomas Scheller - Eden Prairie MN, US
Christopher L. Howes - Eden Prairie MN, US

International Classification:

G16H 40/63
H04R 25/00

Abstract:

A computing system receives sharing preference data. The sharing preference data indicate, for each respective health-related data type of a plurality of health-related data types: (i) whether a user of an ear-wearable device allows sharing of health-related data belonging to the respective health-related data type, and (ii) if the user of the ear-wearable device allows sharing of health-related data belonging to the respective health-related data type, a set of one or more users allowed by the user of the ear-wearable device to access the health-related data belonging to the respective health-related data type.