Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Hearing aids – electrical – Specified casing or housing
Patent
1995-09-07
1999-09-07
Kuntz, Curtis A.
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Hearing aids, electrical
Specified casing or housing
381322, 600 25, 607 57, H04R 2500, A61M 118
Patent
active
059498951
ABSTRACT:
A disposable audio processor for use with implanted hearing devices is provided. The audio processor may include a microphone, application specific integrated circuit performing both signal processing and signal modulation, a battery, and a coil. The audio processor is designed for specific types of hearing loss. Electronic signals are transmitted to an implanted receiver through the use of electromagnetic fields generated by the coil of the audio processor. The audio processor is a low power and inexpensive device that may be disposed of when it becomes inoperable. The audio processor and may include a finger tab for manipulating the device.
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Arthur Bruce D.
Ball Geoffrey R.
Katz Bob H.
Barnie Rexford N
Kuntz Curtis A.
Symphonix Devices, Inc.
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