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Acoustic output device with antenna

US12311171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Werner Meskens · Mechelen, BE
Tadeusz Jurkiewicz · Sydney, AU
Steve Winnal · Sydney, AU
Limin Zhong · Parramatta, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 18, 2021
Grant date	May 27, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 8, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04R2225/57
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A BTE prosthetic device for use in a medical system or prosthesis comprises a connector configured to mechanically attach an auxiliary device of the system to the BTE prosthetic device. The connector is electrically connected to a transceiver of the BTE prosthetic device. The connector operates as an electromagnetic antenna for transmitting and/or receiving signals between the BTE prosthetic and other components of the medical system.

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