Eardrum Supported Nanomembrane Transducer

摘要

A flexible membrane of piezoelectric material sized to be supported by and to conform to the eardrum. Electrodes on the membrane allow the membrane to function as an audio transducer stimulating the eardrum with an audio signal or detecting audio signals at the eardrum. Applications may include detecting a variety of pathophysiological and biomechanical features of the tissues of the tympanic membrane and regional integrated anatomy, detecting audio, physical and biological signals, and/or delivery a variety of therapeutic modalities.

主权项

1. An audio transducer comprising:
a piezoelectric membrane sized to be supported by and to conform to an eardrum; and at least two electrodes attached to the piezoelectric membrane to exchange audio frequency electrical energy with the piezoelectric membrane corresponding to audio vibrations of the eardrum.