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Hearing device comprising a slidable member

US11832064B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2022
Grant dateNov 28, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2460/17
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a hearing device comprising a housing configured to be at least partially inserted into an ear canal of a user, the housing having an opening leading to an interior space enclosed by the housing; a slidable member moveable relative to the opening between different positions including a first position and a second position; an actuator configured to actuate the movement of the slidable member forth from the first position to the second position, and back from the second position to the first position; and a controller configured to control the actuator. The disclosure further relates to a hearing system comprising the hearing device and a stationary device, and a method of operating the hearing device.

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