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Audio-optical arrangement, accessory, earpiece unit and audio device

US9258642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2010
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/065
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is provided an arrangement, an accessory, an audio device, and at least one earpiece unit. The accessory is suitable for an audio device capable of providing an electrical audio signal. The accessory comprises first and second signal conveyers for conveying electrical audio signal driving audio transducers and electrical optic signal driving optical radiation sources, respectively. The audio transducers and the optical radiation sources are located in the earpiece unit.

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