Hearing device with a contact unit and an associated external unit
US8213651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2460/17
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention specifies a hearing device, which has at least one contact means which can be flush with the hearing device housing. The contact means contacts an external unit, for instance a battery charging unit, when in an extended or folded-out position. The unit has a corresponding opening for receiving the contact means. As a result, a reliable connection can be established between the hearing device and the charging device when charging a rechargeable battery of the hearing device for instance. The contact means can comprise first and second contact elements, and third contact elements which correspond to the external unit.
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