Wireless communications system for implantable hearing aid

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20020091337A1
SERIAL NO

09778821

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A wireless signal processing device integrated with a hearing device is structured to form a wireless auditory system. Specifically, the system enables reception of radio and similar related broadcast, within a selected range of frequencies, directly into the hearing aid. A remote programmable unit operates as a transceiver and a selector to provide the user with several options to change frequencies, adjust volume and select among broadcast programs. A receiver is integrated with the hearing device to wirelessly receive transmission signals from the programmer unit. The hearing device may be fitted with a transceiver unit to directly receive and transmit signals. In this arrangement, the programmer unit is used to control channel, frequency and volume while simultaneously serving as a redundant reception and transmission unit. The system could be used to enable direct transfer of information, communication and entertainment in addition to its normal function as a hearing aid unit.

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ST CROIX MEDICAL INCSUITE 418 5155 EAST RIVER ROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN 55421

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Theodore P Edina, MN 67 6850
Brillhart, Bruce A Minneapolis, MN 12 782
Kroll, Kai Minneapolis, MN 78 3311

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