Abstract: A camera and a camera system as well as methods of using the camera and the camera system. The camera is very preferably portable and hand-held and includes a wand or probe for insertion into a mouth or other body cavity for the purpose of obtaining an image of regions in such cavity. The images are transmitted onto a display screen for viewing by a doctor or an oral surgeon, by a patient, or by another person. In the preferred embodiment, the camera includes various ways of automatically disabling and enabling operation of the camera, thereby conserving energy.

Abstract: A kit for a hearing assistance system which includes a hearing aid appliance, at least one of an assistive listening device for a specific sound source, a plurality of hearing aid appliance, maintenance and diagnostic accessories and a compact storage container therefor. The container, typically, includes a plurality of storage locations and information on hearing related topics and a hinged cover for retaining the various components therein. At least one of the storage locations includes a component retaining mechanism therein.