In-ear device
US7804975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2410/07
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A housing inserted in to the ear of a user is disclosed, said housing comprising a lateral end defined by being a part of the housing which is directed towards surroundings if the housing is inserted into the ear, a medial end defined by being a part of the housing which is directed towards the inner ear of the user if the housing is inserted into the ear, said medial end comprising at least a medial opening, wherein at least the lateral end of the housing is covered by a cover element. The cover element is acoustically transparent and made of open porous foam. The inventive in-ear device can be used as hearing device to improve the hearing of a hearing impaired person or as a communication device for natural as well as for remote communication.
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