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Capacitive input transducers for middle ear sensing

  • US 5,954,628 A
  • Filed: 08/07/1997
  • Issued: 09/21/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/07/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electromechanical sensor for transducing mechanical sound vibrations in a middle ear into an electrical input signal, the sensor comprising a capacitor having first and second portions, the first portion including a first capacitor electrode pivotally coupled to an auditory element for receiving the vibrations and changing a capacitance value of the capacitor in response thereto, the second portion including a second capacitor electrode having a fixed position.

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