Fully-implantable, microphoneless cochlear implant

摘要

A fully implantable apparatus for improving the hearing of a hearing-impaired subject is shown, said apparatus comprising a means for sensing vibrations impinging upon the tympanic membrane or an object in operative contact with 5 the tympanic membrane, a means for converting said vibrations to an electrical signal, and a means for transmitting the electrical signal to the inner ear. Fig. 1 102 112 115 124 104 114 1022106 18 108