Modular Hearing Aid

摘要

I -t A modular hearing aid comprises a device body and a modular component. The device body carries a hearing aid processor for processing microphone signals to produce an output acoustic signal for delivery to a respective ear of a user. The device body also has one or more body magnets. The modular component has at least one module magnet. The body magnet(s) and the module magnet(s) are configured to cooperate together in order to releasably hold the modular component against the device body. The modular component could be a disposable battery component, or a rechargeable battery component in relation to which a magnetic modular recharging dock is provided. A data connector module is also provided, for wired or wireless communications with a hearing aid controller and/or an audio source and/or a second hearing aid positioned at an opposite ear of the user. Side B Side 110 112 450 Side A Side A -- 460 FIGURE - 4 456 Side A 458 ........ 458----..... . . 456 - -.. 1L.. 458.........---- 460 FIGURE -6 FIGURE - 5