Antennas for custom fit hearing assistance devices
US8494197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/51
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment of a hearing assistance device comprises an enclosure that includes a faceplate and a shell attached to the faceplate, a power source, a flex antenna, a transmission line connected to the flex antenna, and radio circuit connected to the transmission line and electrically connected to the power source. The flex antenna has a shape of at least a substantially complete loop around the power source, and maintains separation from the power source.
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