Programmable hearing aid means worn in the auditory canal
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1. A programmable hearing aid comprising:
- a hearing aid housing having a size and shape adapted for wear in a human auditory canal containing electrical components including a programmable amplifier, circuit; and
extraction means for withdrawing said hearing aid from the auditory canal comprising an electrical lead containing a plurality of electrical conductors in direct electrical contact with at least some of said electrical components in said hearing aid and mechanically attached to said housing, said electrical lead having a free end at which a signal receptor having a gripping surface is disposed, said electrical lead comprising an electrical programming line having an electrical conductor in direct electrical connection with said programmable amplifier circuit.
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Abstract
For data exchange with a programmable hearing aid worn in the auditory canal, an electrical line is provided that contains leads in electrical contact with a circuit in the hearing aid and which is mechanically attached to the hearing aid so as to serve as an extractor for the hearing aid. The free end of the electrical line carries a signal receptor, such as a plug or socket or a wireless receiver with a gripping surface.
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1. A programmable hearing aid comprising:
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a hearing aid housing having a size and shape adapted for wear in a human auditory canal containing electrical components including a programmable amplifier, circuit; and extraction means for withdrawing said hearing aid from the auditory canal comprising an electrical lead containing a plurality of electrical conductors in direct electrical contact with at least some of said electrical components in said hearing aid and mechanically attached to said housing, said electrical lead having a free end at which a signal receptor having a gripping surface is disposed, said electrical lead comprising an electrical programming line having an electrical conductor in direct electrical connection with said programmable amplifier circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A programmable hearing aid comprising:
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a hearing aid housing having a size and shape adapted for wear internally within a human auditory canal and containing electrical components; a signal receptor having a gripping surface; extraction means for withdrawing said hearing aid from the auditory canal comprising an electrical lead containing a plurality of electrical conductors in direct contact with at least some of said electrical components in said hearing aid and mechanically attached to said housing, said electrical lead having a free end at which said signal receptor is disposed and a length so that said signal receptor is disposed at an opening of the auditory canal when said housing is internally within the auditory canal; and an external signal source having a cable terminating in a signal transmitter mechanically and electrically mating with said signal receptor. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A programmable hearing aid comprising:
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a hearing aid housing having a size and shape adapted for wear internally within a human auditory canal and containing electrical components; a signal receptor comprising a wireless receiver for wirelessly receiving control signals from a remote wireless transmitter, said signal receptor having a gripping surface; and extraction means for withdrawing said hearing aid from the auditory canal comprising an electrical lead containing a plurality of electrical conductors in direct contact with at least some of electrical components in said hearing aid and mechanically attached to said housing, said electrical lead having a free end at which said signal receptor is disposed and a length so that said signal receptor is disposed at an opening of the auditory canal when said housing is internally within the auditory canal.
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18. A programmable hearing aid comprising:
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a hearing aid housing having a size and shape adapted for wear in a human auditory canal and containing electrical components including at least one programmable electrical component; a signal receptor comprising a wireless receiver for receiving programming signals from a remote programmer, said wireless receiver comprising the only means for said hearing aid receiving said programming signals, said signal receptor having a gripping surface; and extraction means for withdrawing said hearing aid from the auditory canal comprising an electrical lead containing a plurality of electrical conductors including at least one electrical conductor in direct contact with said at least one programmable electrical component for supplying said programmable signals from said wireless receiver to said at least one programmable electrical component, said electrical lead being mechanically attached to said housing and having a free end at which said signal receptor is disposed.
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19. A programmable hearing aid comprising:
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a hearing aid housing having a size and shape adapted for wear in a human auditory canal and containing a plurality of electrical components including at least one programmable electrical component and at least one data-emitting electrical component; a gripping element having a gripping surface thereon; a wireless receiver contained in said gripping element for receiving programming signals from a remote programmer; a wireless transmitter contained in said gripping element for remotely transmitting data emitted by said data-emitting electrical component; and extraction means for withdrawing said hearing aid from the auditory canal comprising an electrical lead containing a plurality of electrical conductors, including two electrical conductors respectively connecting said wireless receiver to said programmable electrical component and connecting said wireless transmitter to said data-emitting electrical component, said electrical lead being mechanically attached to said housing and having a free end at which said gripping element is disposed.
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