Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices – Hearing aids – electrical – Specified casing or housing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-29
2007-05-29
Ni, Suhan (Department: 2615)
Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices
Hearing aids, electrical
Specified casing or housing
C381S312000, C600S025000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10932813
ABSTRACT:
A hearing aid module is shaped for insertion into a tunnel made through the soft tissue that connects the retro-auricular space with the ear canal. The hearing aid module contains a speaker or auditory transducer, a battery or other power source powering the module, signal processing circuitry, and a microphone. Telemetry circuitry within the module allows the signal processing circuitry to be programmed with a desired frequency response or signal processing strategy using an external programming unit. A remote control unit permits the user to make simple adjustments, such as volume and/or tone (frequency) control.
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Lee Philip H
Maltan Albert A
Mann Alfred E
McGivern James P
Advanced Bionics Corporation
Gold Bryant R.
Ni Suhan
Poissant Victoria A.
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