Parallel antennas for standard fit hearing assistance devices
US8699733B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/51
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment of a hearing assistance device comprises a housing, a power source, a radio circuit, an antenna and a transmission line. The radio circuit is within the housing and electrically connected to the power source. The antenna has an aperture, and the radio circuit is at least substantially within the aperture. The transmission line electrically connects to the antenna to the radio circuit. Various antenna embodiments include a flex circuit antenna.
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