BACKGROUND A person's identity can be determined using biometric features, such as
their voice. In many technologies, various characteristics of a human Voice are quantified …

Abstract Systems, devices and methods for communication include an ear canal microphone
configured for placement in the ear canal to detect high frequency sound localization cues …

Hearing systems for both hearing impaired and normal hearing subjects comprise an input
transducer and a separate output transducer. The input transducer will include a light source …

Embodiments of the invention include a method of charging a rechargeable battery, the
method comprising the steps of: detecting the presence of a rechargeable hearing aid in a …

A device to transmit an audio signal comprises at least one light source configured to
transmit the audio signal with at least one wavelength of light. At least one detector is …

Embodiments of the present invention include a method of aligning the elements of a
tympanic lens, the method com prising the steps of: forming mold of a user's ear canal …

Ahearing aid device for placement in an ear of a user includes an elongate Support and a
transducer. The elongate Support has a proximal portion and a distal end, and the …

An audio signal transmission device includes a first light source and a second light source
configured to emit a first wavelength of light and a second wavelength of light, respectively …

Embodiments of the present invent include a method of controlling unwanted vibration in a
tympanic lens, wherein the tympanic lens comprises a perimeter platform connected to a …

Embodiments of the present invention provide improved methods and apparatus Suitable for
use with hearing devices. A vapor deposition process can be used to make a retention …