Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Modeling by mathematical expression
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-16
2011-11-22
Rodriguez, Paul (Department: 2123)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Modeling by mathematical expression
C382S128000, C345S419000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08065118
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for automatically determining the position of and placing a faceplate assembly on a hearing instrument shell that takes into account patient anatomical features. These anatomical features of the shell are used as landmarks for ensuring that the final position of the faceplate on the hearing instrument is optimized both in terms of esthetics and increased comfort. The protocols defined herein take advantage of the intrinsic features of the human ear anatomy and the geometry of the electronic components to ensure that design and manufacturing of ITEs are optimized for efficiency and the process can be completely automated to ensure consistence and practice reproducibility.
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Calvachi Raquel
Calvachi, legal representative Luis
McBagonluri Fred
Montgomery Francis G.
Ochoa Juan C
Rodriguez Paul
Siemens Hearing Instruments Inc.
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