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BEHIND-THE-EAR (BTE) PROSTHETIC DEVICE WITH ANTENNA

  • US 20080304686A1
  • Filed: 06/02/2008
  • Published: 12/11/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A behind-the-ear (BTE) prosthetic device for use in a medical system comprising:

  • a connector configured to mechanically attach an auxiliary device to said BTE prosthetic device; and

    an transceiver comprising one or more of an RF transmitter and an RF receiver,wherein said connector is electrically connected to said transceiver, and wherein said connector is configured to operate as an electromagnetic antenna for wireless communication between said BTE prosthetic device and one or more other components of said system.

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