Automatically switched hearing aid communications earpiece

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APP PUB NO 20020076073A1
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09739242

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The present invention is directed to a hearing aid apparatus which can function in a hearing aid state and a communications state, by automatically switching between the hearing aid state and the communications state. Exemplary embodiments combine the functions of headset operation and hearing aid operation into an apparatus which can connect with communication devices and which can automatically reconfigure itself to function as a hearing aid for addressing a hearing impairment of the user. Exemplary embodiments can be configured small and comfortable to permit wear over extended periods of time.

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GN RESOUND220 SAGINAW DRIVE REDWOOD CITY CA 94063

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dobras, David Q San Francisco, CA 5 367
Puthuff, Steven H Saratoga, CA 15 2156
Taenzer, Jon C Los Altos, CA 61 4203

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