Behind the ear communication device

Details Behind the ear communication device Behind the ear communication device

1998-08-03

2000-08-08

Isen, Forester W.

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Hearing aids, electrical

Specified casing or housing

381381, 181129, D24174, H04R 2500

Patent

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061012599

ABSTRACT:
A behind the ear communication device (200) has a housing (205) with a form factor to provide a comfortable fit across a wide variety of users. Particularly, the housing (205) is a hook shaped member having an inner curved surface (261) defined by first and second arcs (272, 271) that merge, in tangential fashion, to form a contiguous surface for interfacing with the ear. The first arc (272) has a radius of between 0.826 and 0.876 centimeters, and the second arc has a radius of between 3.24 and 3.75 centimeters.

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