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Integrated implantable hearing device, microphone and power unit

  • US 9,314,625 B2
  • Filed: 09/10/2013
  • Issued: 04/19/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An implantable hearing prosthesis, comprising:

  • a first implantable apparatus including an implantable signal processor configured to generate drive signals for activating an implantable auditory stimulation device;

    a second implantable apparatus including the implantable auditory stimulation device; and

    a flexible communications device extending between said first implantable apparatus and said second implantable apparatus; and

    a selectively attachable and detachable connector configured to mechanically connect and disconnect the communications device from one of the first implantable apparatus or the second implantable apparatus, whereinsaid first implantable apparatus further comprises a modulator configured to modulate said drive signals prior to said drive signals being transmitted to said implantable stimulation device, whereinthe implantable auditory stimulation device is a cochlear electrode array configured for insertion into a cochlea of a recipient, andsaid drive signals drive the cochlear electrode array to stimulate the cochlea with electrical current.

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