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Leshowitz, 1979 - Google Patents

The infrared light transmission hearing aid

Leshowitz, 1979

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5495960286574037804
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Leshowitz B
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Bull Prosthet Res

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Recognizing the inherent weakness of the conventional hearing aid, we have developed a totally new design for hearing aids utilizing infrared (IR) light transmission. The hearing aid transmits the auditory message not as an acoustic wave, but as an infrared light beam. The …
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