BTE hearing instrument comprising an open-end transmission line antenna
US10764695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/51
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a hearing instrument comprising a BTE part (10) to be worn behind the ear of a user, the BTE part comprising: a first side, a second side substantially parallel to the first side, and a third side connecting the first side and the second side, wherein the third side is substantially perpendicular to the user's skin when the BTE part is worn behind the ear, an antenna (24), and a transceiver (12) designed for transmission and reception at frequencies from 1 to 6 GHz and connected to the antenna via a non-radiating bifilar transmission line (40).
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