Patent ID: 7397926

Claim:
A system for optimizing the drive level of the inductive signal of a hearing aid compatible device, said system comprising: a user input device for signaling a change in said drive level of said inductive signal; a control device being in communication with said user input device, said control device for: receiving drive level signaling from said user input device; and processing said drive level signaling to produce a gain signal and field strength information; a display device for displaying said field strength information so as to provide a user with a visual indication of the drive level of said inductive signal and to thereby assist the user in selecting a desired drive level optimized for the user's preference, said display device being in communication with said control device; an amplifier device being in communication with said control device, said amplifier device for: receiving an audio signal; and amplifying said audio signal based on said gain signal; and a transmitting telecoil for transmitting said amplified audio signal as an inductive signal, said transmitting telecoil being in communication with said amplifier device, to thereby produce an inductive signal optimized for the user's preference.