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Output transducers for hearing systems

US7955249B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2005
Grant dateJun 7, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04R2225/023
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for directly stimulating a tympanic membrane or other acoustic member comprising a support with a plurality of activatable elements. The support can be mounted on the tympanic membrane and the activatable elements are distributed on the support to provide a distributed vibration to the tympanic membrane.

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