BALANCED ARMATURE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR HEARING
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1. A device to transmit an audio signal to a user, the user having an ear comprising an eardrum, the device comprising:
- a transducer; and
a support configured for placement at least partially on the eardrum, the transducer coupled to the support at a first location and a second location to drive the eardrum when the support is placed at least partially on the eardrum.
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Abstract
A device to transmit an audio signal to a user comprises a transducer and a support. The support is configured for placement on the eardrum to drive the eardrum. The transducer is coupled to the support at a first outer location to decrease occlusion and a second inner location to drive the eardrum. The transducer may comprise one or more of an electromagnetic balanced armature transducer, a piezoelectric transducer, a magnetostrictive transducer, a photostrictive transducer, or a coil and magnet. The device may find use with open canal hearing aids.
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1. A device to transmit an audio signal to a user, the user having an ear comprising an eardrum, the device comprising:
- a transducer; and
a support configured for placement at least partially on the eardrum, the transducer coupled to the support at a first location and a second location to drive the eardrum when the support is placed at least partially on the eardrum. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
- a transducer; and
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