Method and apparatus for wireless components for hearing communication devices
US7797022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R25/558
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hearing communication device with wireless components is provided. One aspect of this disclosure relates to hearing communication devices, which include, but are not limited to, hearing aids and other hearing assistance devices. According to an embodiment, the device includes an enclosure and at least one microphone within the enclosure. The device also includes an amplifier, a speaker, and a signal processing circuit within the enclosure. In various embodiments, the device includes a power supply, such as a battery, electrically connected to the at least one microphone, the amplifier, the speaker and the signal processing circuit. In varying embodiments, at least one of the at least one microphone, the amplifier, the speaker and the signal processing circuit is adapted to communicate wirelessly. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.
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