Hearing implant

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2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Le, Huyen (Department: 2615)

Electrical audio signal processing systems and devices

Hearing aids, electrical

C381S326000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10502367

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a hearing aid system comprising a hearing implant and a method of powering a hearing implant, the system comprising an external ear canal module and an implant, wherein the signalling and/or powering of the ear implant is by way of a light signal being provided to the implant through the ear drum from, for example, the ear canal module.

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