Light sensor in hearing instrument
US12015899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/41
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system may have a rechargeable hearing instrument with a power source, an ultraviolet (UV) sensor configured to convert received UV light into electrical power and charging circuitry coupled to the UV sensor and to the power source. The charging circuitry may use the electrical power to charge the power source. A charger may have a charging cavity configured to receive the rechargeable hearing instrument. A power source within the charger powers a UV light source located within the charger configured to provide UV light to the UV sensor of the rechargeable hearing instrument when the rechargeable hearing instrument is placed within the charging cavity.
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