Phonak Ag

Sonova Ag

Andreas Jakob

Andi Vonlanthen

Daniel Probst

Stephan Gehring

Christoph Leist

Herbert Baechler

Fran&ccedil;ois Marquis

An antenna module for a hearing device includes a hollow core provided with an axial passageway and a winding around the core which is connectable with a hearing device. The antenna module is arranged to be at least partially contained within the ear canal of a user. This enables the antenna to be separated from sources of interference, since it can be positioned inside the ear canal away from hearing device electronics, thus reducing requirements for shielding and/or compensation. The invention further relates to an ear tip and a hearing device including such an antenna module.

Antenna for hearing device, ear tip and hearing device provided with such an antenna

The present invention relates to an antenna module for a hearing device. The antenna module comprises a hollow core provided with an axial passageway and a winding around the core which is connectable with a hearing device. The antenna module is arranged to be at least partially contained within the ear canal of a user. This enables the antenna to be separated from sources of interference, since it can be positioned inside the ear canal away from hearing device electronics, thus reducing requirements for shielding and/or compensation. The invention further relates to an ear tip and a hearing device comprising such an antenna module.

A binaural communication link between two hearing devices is established via at least one wire () and a conductor, which is formed by individual's body ().

Method for establishing a binaural communication link and binaural hearing devices

An electrical connection to or in a hearing apparatus is established by assembling a series capacitor. The capacitor is formed by one part having one capacitor plate and a second part having another capacitor plate. A part of the casing of the hearing apparatus can be used as a dielectricum of the capacitor.

Method for establishing a detachable mechanical and/or electrical connection

A remote control of a hearing aid is integrated into a case ( ) of a wrist watch with wristband ( ). A coil antenna ( ) of the remote control is designed to generate a field similar to that of a dipole (P) which substantially runs in the direction of the wristband ( ). The wrist watch remote control for the hearing aid provides a reliable communication link that is assured for the in-situ hearing aid.

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Andreas Jakob