Modular electroacoustic instrument
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May 14, 2002
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Feb 16, 1999
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Jul 14, 1998
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An electronic signal processing system, including a microphone section and an integral battery, may be assembled with a receiver section to form a three section hearing-aid. The shape of the outer shell of an integral battery may approximate the shape of an ear canal when attached to the other two sections. An integral (sealed-in) battery with such an unusual shape may have a higher capacity battery than those of standard insertable/removable batteries. The integral battery (e.g. a zinc-air battery) may be tested for leakage before being assembled to the other sections of the hearing-aid. To preserve battery shelf-life a 'pull' tab may be placed over vents in the integral battery. To activate the battery, the 'pull' tab may be removed. Conducting strips may be formed on the 'pull' tab permitting the circuits, battery and components of the hearing-aid to be tested after assembly. In addition, a rotating microphone section-may be used to shift between audio modes of the signal processing circuitry.
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