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Synchronized diagnostic measurement for cochlear implants

US8170678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2009
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36039
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Objective measurement of cochlear implant operation is described which coordinates the delivery to a patient of an acoustic signal and an electrical signal. The acoustic signal is developed as an acoustic stimulation input to the ear canal of a patient, and the electrical signal is developed as an electrical stimulation input to intracochlear electrodes of a cochlear implant. The evoked response in the patient to the delivered signals is then measured.

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