SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING POWER TO A HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICE
First Claim
1. An apparatus for connection to a hearing assistance device having a DAI compatible interface compatible with direct audio input (DAI) signals, comprising:
- a connector to connect to the DAI-compatible interface, the connector including audio and ground connections compatible with the DAI-compatible interface and a power connection adapted to provide power to the hearing assistance device; and
a power source electrically connected to the connector.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein, among other things, is an apparatus for connection to a hearing assistance device having a DAI compatible interface compatible with direct audio input (DAI) signals. According to an embodiment, the apparatus includes a connector to connect to the DAI-compatible interface. The connector includes audio and ground connections compatible with the DAI-compatible interface. The connector further includes a power connection adapted to provide power to the hearing assistance device. The apparatus also includes a power source electrically connected to the connector. The power source is adapted to charge one or more energy storing devices, such as batteries, within the hearing assistance device, according to various embodiments. In an embodiment, the power source is adapted to supplement power provided to the hearing assistance device by the one or more energy storing devices within the device.
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28 Claims
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1. An apparatus for connection to a hearing assistance device having a DAI compatible interface compatible with direct audio input (DAI) signals, comprising:
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a connector to connect to the DAI-compatible interface, the connector including audio and ground connections compatible with the DAI-compatible interface and a power connection adapted to provide power to the hearing assistance device; and a power source electrically connected to the connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A hearing assistance device adapted to receive power from an external source, comprising:
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a microphone; a housing; hearing assistance electronics disposed within the housing and in communication with the microphone to receive and process signals from the microphone; a receiver in communication with the hearing assistance electronics to play processed signals from the hearing assistance electronics; and an interface compatible with direct audio input (DAI) signals, the interface further including a connection for receipt of electrical power from the external source, wherein the external source is external to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method, comprising:
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connecting a power supply to a hearing assistance device having a direct audio input (DAI) connector; and charging a rechargeable battery via the DAI connector using the power supply, wherein the rechargeable battery is adapted to power the hearing assistance device. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method, comprising:
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connecting a power supply to a hearing assistance device having a direct audio input (DAI) connector; and providing power to the hearing assistance device via the DAI connector using the power supply. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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