bone conduction device having an integrated housing and vibrator mass

a technology vibrator mass, which is applied in the field of bone conduction device having an integrated housing and vibrator mass, can solve the problems of conductive hearing loss, hearing sensation, and impeded normal mechanical pathways that provide sound to hair cells in the cochlea

Active Publication Date: 2012-04-12
COCHLEAR LIMITED
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This patented technology describes an ear-friendly device that uses electrical energy from batteries to stimulate nerves inside your body when it hears sounds on their own ears instead of relying solely upon external sources like loudspeakers.

Problems solved by technology

The technical problem addressed in this patents relates to improving communication between patients having conductive hearings caused by damaging their own ears during physical contact without interferring them. Current methods involve either providing temporary hearing aides or inserting separate components like inductors or electronic circuits into these areas where they could cause harm if left behind permanently after treatment. There has also been proposed developing noncontact type rehabilitation therapy systems involving applying electric currents to regulate neural activity associated with speech processing.

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[0021]Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a bone conduction device for converting a received sound signal into a mechanical force for delivery to a recipient's skull. The bone conduction device comprises a vibrator configured to vibrate in response to sound signals received by the device, and an integrated housing and vibrator mass attached to the vibrator. The integrated housing and vibrator mass, referred to herein as a housing mass, is configured to house one or more operational components of the device. In certain embodiments, the housing mass comprises a substantially rigid and contiguous structure attached to the vibrator. The housing mass moves in response to the vibration of the vibrator to generate a mechanical force. The device further comprises a coupling configured to attach the device to a recipient so as to deliver the mechanical force generated by the housing mass and vibrator to the recipient's skull.

[0022]As noted above, bone conduction devic

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A bone conduction hearing aid device comprising a vibrator configured to vibrate in response to sound signals received by the device. The device further comprises a housing mass forming a housing for one or more operational components of the device, wherein the housing mass is attached to the vibrator so as to move in response to the vibration. The device also comprises a coupling configured to attach the device to a recipient so as to deliver the generated mechanical to the recipient's skull.

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