Wearable alarm system for a prosthetic hearing implant
US9630006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37258
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic hearing implant kit is disclosed. The prosthetic hearing implant kit comprises internal components configured to be implanted in a recipient and comprises an internal coil; external components configured to be worn by the recipient and comprises an external coil adapted to be inductively coupled with said internal coil; and an alert system having a second external coil and adapted to receive an external alarm and to transmit signals to said implanted components via said external coil for providing the recipient with a corresponding alarm indication.
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