Hearing assistive device
US9888328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2225/59
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hearing assistive device is provided having a microphone, at least one audio signal processing mechanism, a vibration signal processing mechanism, and a vibrator. The audio signal processing mechanism receives an input audio signal from the microphone and generates a first output signal according to the received input audio signal wherein the first output signal coupled to a transducer that generates auditory perception in an ear of a user. The vibration signal processing mechanism receives the input audio signal and generates a second output signal according to the input audio signal. The vibrator is configured to be placed adjacent to the skin of the user, and configured to generate a vibration stimulation signal on the skin of the user according to the second output signal.
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