In-the-ear hearing aid having combined antennas
US9609443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/51
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An in-the-ear hearing aid having a first end and a second end, includes: a microphone; a printed circuit board; a receiver; a battery having a first side and a second side, where the battery is located at the second end; one or more wireless communication units; a first antenna interconnected with one of the one or more wireless communication units, wherein the first antenna is located at the second end; and a second antenna located at the second end, wherein the second antenna is located closer to the second side of the battery than the first side; wherein the printed circuit board is located closer to the first side of the battery than the second side; and wherein the first antenna is fed from the printed circuit board, and comprises an antenna part that is located closer to the second side of the battery than the first side.
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