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Hearing device with optical receiver

  • US 9,628,176 B2
  • Filed: 09/09/2011
  • Issued: 04/18/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A hearing system, comprising:

  • a hearing device for wear by a user, the hearing device comprising a speaker; and

    an optical receiver configured to detect light signals from a light source, and generate electrical signals in response to the detected light signals, the light source being on a structure that is spatially separated from the hearing device;

    wherein the speaker of the hearing device is communicatively coupled to the optical receiver, and is configured to provide audio signals based at least in part on the electrical signals;

    wherein the optical receiver is configured to detect the light signals at a transmission rate higher than that detectable by human eye; and

    wherein the structure comprises a light fixture configured for mounting to a room.

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