User adjustments to a tinnitus therapy generator within a hearing assistance device

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PATENT NO 9900712
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13915391

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Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for user adjustments to a tinnitus therapy generator within a hearing assistance device. One aspect of the present subject matter relates to a method of providing therapy for tinnitus to a patient. A user interface is provided for patient input to adjust settings of a tinnitus therapy generator. Sound is transmitted from the tinnitus therapy generator to the patient via a hearing assistance device receiver to provide therapy for tinnitus. In various embodiments, settings adjustable by the patient include output levels and frequency response. Other aspects are provided without departing from the scope of the present subject matter.

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  • STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

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Galster, Elizabeth Minneapolis, US 3 26
Hicks, Michelle Lee Victoria, US 1 5
Schissel, Holly Excelsior, US 2 26
Tyson, Penny Adine Edina, US 1 5

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