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Apparatus and method for monitoring magnetic audio systems

US6603860B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 1997
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R25/606
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method are provided for monitoring magnetic hearing systems by receiving a magnetic hearing system in an acoustic hearing aid testing device and then detecting the magnetic field output by the magnetic hearing system with a magnetic-to-acoustic testing device when the magnetic hearing system is being tested by the acoustic hearing aid testing device. The magnetic-to-acoustic testing device then develops an acoustic output signal representative of the detected magnetic field which may then be used in traditional acoustic monitoring techniques, such as performing a listening check of the magnetic hearing aid system or performing standard ANSI types of measurements, by the audiologist or tester.

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