Modular Speech Processor Headpiece
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Abstract
A cochlear implant system includes: an electrode array implanted within a cochlea; an internal processor in communication with the electrode array; an implanted antenna which is electrically coupled to the internal processor; and a modular external headpiece which is removably positioned over the implanted antenna, the modular external headpiece including a core containing a sound processor for processing sound and providing a corresponding signal to the implanted antenna; and a modular component configured to releasably engage the core and supply electrical power to the core. A modular speech processor headpiece includes a core comprising a microphone and sound processor for producing a signal representing ambient sound to be transmitted to a cochlear implant, the core further comprising a number of electrical contacts; and a modular component containing a number of electrical contacts corresponding to the electrical contacts of the core; wherein the core is configured to engage with the modular component such that electrical communication is made between the core and the modular component.
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40 Claims
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23. A modular headpiece for use with a cochlear implant, the modular headpiece comprising:
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a core, having a top surface and a bottom surface, in which a sound processor and a transmitter that transmits signals to the cochlear implant are located; and a detachable modular component configured to releasably engage the core, such that at least a portion of the core bottom surface is not covered by the modular component, and to supply electrical power to the core. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A modular headpiece for use with a cochlear implant, the modular headpiece comprising:
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a core including a single common housing, a microphone, a sound processor that processes signals from the microphone, and a transmitter that transmits processed signals to the cochlear implant, wherein the microphone, the sound processor and the transmitter are located within the single common housing, and a core electrical connector; and a detachable modular component including a component electrical connector and configured to engage the core such that an electrical connection is made between the core electrical connector and the component electrical connector when the detachable modular component engages the core. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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