Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Hearing aids – electrical – Specified casing or housing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Ni, Suhan (Department: 2646)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Hearing aids, electrical
Specified casing or housing
C381S322000, C381S324000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07020298
ABSTRACT:
A connector system for Behind-The-Ear (BTE) hearing devices provides a means to detachably connect a plurality of earhooks, which earhooks include special earhooks providing auxiliary functions. The connector system includes a coaxial connector mounted on the BTE device, which coaxial connector provides both an earhook mounting fixture, and an electrical connector for auxiliary functions. The auxiliary functions include a telecoil, an auxiliary microphone positioned proximal to an ear canal, an FM receiver, and an input jack for miscellaneous devices. The earhook mounting fixture also accepts standard off-the-shelf earhooks. A friction fit is provided between the earhook and the BTE device so that the angular position of the earhook may be adjusted for a comfortable fit.
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Law Tom J.
Tziviskos George
Advanced Bionics Corporation
Gold Bryant R.
Johnson Peter K.
Ni Suhan
Poissant Victoria A.
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