Method and apparatus for a hearing assistance device using MEMS sensors
US8767989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/025
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present subject application relates to hearing assistance systems and in particular to a method and apparatus for detecting user activities from within a hearing assistance system using micro electro-mechanical structure sensors. Such benefits include the reduction of the ampclusion effect and other excessive sound pressure buildup in the residual air volume of the ear canal for a person wearing a hearing assistance device with an earmold.
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