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Ear plug with surface electrodes

US9408552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2011
Grant dateAug 9, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49204
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ear plug (200) comprises a shell (206) with at least two electrodes (201-205) adapted for measuring brain wave signals, said electrodes (201-205) being connected with means for processing the measured signals, wherein the contours of the outer surface of the ear plug (200) and the electrodes (201-205) are individually matched to at least part of the ear canal and the concha of the user. The invention further provides a method for producing an ear plug.

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