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Behind-the-ear (BTE) prosthetic device with antenna

US8934984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5References

27Claims

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Assignee

Cochlear Limited · AU

Inventors

Werner Meskens · Mechelen, BE
Tadeusz Jurkiewicz · Sydney, AU
Steve Winnall · Sydney, AU
Limin Zhong · Parramatta, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 2, 2008
Grant date	Jan 13, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 20, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04R2225/57
WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A BTE prosthetic device for use in a medical system or prosthesis comprises a connector configured to mechanically attach an auxiliary device of the system to the BTE prosthetic device. The connector is electrically connected to an transceiver of the BTE prosthetic device. The connector operates as an electromagnetic antenna for transmitting and/or receiving signals between the BTE prosthetic and other components of the medical system.

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