Method for manufacturing a body-worn electronic device adapted to the shape of an individual's body area
US7555356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R25/658
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A body-worn device, such as a hearing aid, is adapted to the shape of an individual's body area, such as an ear. A digitized, three-dimensional representation of the area is prepared. At least one characteristic feature of the representation, such as a dimension of a part of the ear, is automatically determined. A shell is produced based on the characteristic feature. The body-worn device is assembled with the shell.
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