Bone conduction device having an integrated housing and vibrator mass
US9020174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2460/13
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bone conduction hearing aid device comprising a vibrator configured to vibrate in response to sound signals received by the device. The device further comprises a housing mass forming a housing for one or more operational components of the device, wherein the housing mass is attached to the vibrator so as to move in response to the vibration. The device also comprises a coupling configured to attach the device to a recipient so as to deliver the generated mechanical to the recipient's skull.
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