Method and apparatus for a finger sensor for a hearing assistance device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8655000
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12916909

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A hearing assistance device including a conductive member used for a touch or touch-less sensor for changing a setting, mode, or function of the hearing assistance device. In various applications, the conductive member is also used as an antenna for a wireless communication system.

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  • STARKEY LABORATORIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Polinske, Beau Jay Minneapolis, US 51 1055
Solum, Jeffrey Paul Deephaven, US 135 3103

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