A feed arm quarter-wave stub couples the hearing aid antenna without solder, cutting assembly complexity and cost while preserving signal reliability.
An adjustable coupling member changes effective wire length to fit varied ear geometries, improving hearing aid comfort and stability.
Conductive-on-insulator traces follow hearing aid housing contours, reducing the need for separate substrates and bonding wires.
Monolithic microstructured barrier repels earwax and moisture, eliminating disposable filter replacements.
A removable cover integrates a communication coil to align with an implanted device.
A hearing device shell integrates an angled guide structure on its inner surface to constrain antenna placement within the rim plane.
Amorphous soft-magnetic metal shields hearing aid loudspeakers, eliminating separate shielding elements that increase device complexity.
Segmented elastic damping element resolves contradiction between vibration isolation and mechanical stability in hearing instruments.
Replacing mechanical hinges with a magnetic film structure minimizes battery drawer width, reducing hearing aid housing dimensions by 0.5-4mm.
Segmented shell elements trap the plug connection to prevent accidental disconnection while allowing intentional lead exchange.
A hearing aid processes sound signals using individualized frequency ranges to enhance speech intelligibility.
An elastic overlap seal in a cup-shaped hearing aid loudspeaker box provides fluid-tight closure while damping structure-borne sound.
Inserted cover piece creates lateral sound channel boundaries, eliminating separate tubes to reduce housing volume and improve acoustic transmission.
Segmenting the frame with a plastic clip resolves the trade-off between connection strength and ease of disassembly.
Embedding an antenna in the sealing body reduces assembly complexity and space requirements while maintaining electrical conductivity.
Gold and palladium layers on hearing aid contacts prevent nickel release while reducing manufacturing complexity.
Segmented earpiece bridges absorb cable tension to maintain central receiver positioning and reduce feedback.
Two first-order directional microphones arranged in tandem with reversed phase combine via a resistive summing circuit to generate second-order directional response.
A segmented battery holder uses a hard inner component to withstand mechanical stress from frequent switching.
Segmentation separates the base from the module, resolving versatility limits for different ear sides and microphone types.
Pin connection encoding identifies the connected receiver, allowing automatic parameter adjustment and eliminating manual reprogramming during fitting.
A hearing aid electronics frame uses a contact carrier with multiple line connectors to interface with various battery types.
A hearing device chassis uses pinholes and pins to secure shell members, creating a robust mechanical interface.
Electrochrome polymer hearing aid housings change color to display status, avoiding thick electrophoretic displays and high power LCDs.