Abstract: A hearing aid retainer accessory for use with a hearing aid that comprises a battery compartment to be fitted with a battery drawer, wherein the hearing aid retainer accessory comprises a retainer portion with a connection section that is adapted to be engaged with a hearing aid via a battery drawer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a communication device with a casing enclosing a microphone and signal processor, whereby the casing comprises at least a first and a second part and a packing material provided between the first and the second part, and whereby further the microphone orifice is provided between the first and the second part and interrupting the packing material.

Abstract: Hearing aid or similar device, where the device comprises at least one structural part whereto two or more spaced apart electronic components are fastened and where electric leads interconnects the electronic components and where the electric leads are provided on the surface of the structural part of the hearing aid.

Abstract: A hearing device comprising a housing configured to be arranged in the ear canal or behind the outer ear of a user, wherein an attachment arrangement is mechanically connected to the housing. The attachment arrangement comprises at least one first attachment part and at least one second attachment part, which is configured to be arranged relative to each other by means of one or more attraction members provided on each of said first and second attachment parts.

Abstract: A communication device includes a housing in which a battery drawer for accommodating a circular battery is mounted pivotally and in which means for preventing unintended removal of the battery are provided. The battery drawer includes two side elements for preventing gripping of the essentially planar sides of the battery and an aperture intended for insertion of an object for pressing the battery out of the battery drawer.

Abstract: The hearing aid comprises a casing element enclosing electronic components and a battery drawer hingedly connected to the casing element for pivotal movement with respect to the casing element. Bushings in the casing element corresponding to seats in the battery drawer are provided coaxially with the desired pivotal axle and a metal hinge pin is provided coaxially with the desired pivotal axle and extends centrally through holes in the bushings, the battery drawer and the casing parts.

Abstract: A suspension tube for a transducer, wherein the suspension tube also functions as a sound-guide for directing sound between the transducer and the external cabinet of an audio processing device, wherein the suspension tube has means for forming a connection with the inlet/outlet of the transducer at a first end and means for forming a connection with the cabinet wall of the audio processing device at a second end in order to guide sound through the tube, and wherein the intermediate part of the tube in the length direction has alternating wide and narrow parts.

Abstract: An electrical and mechanical connection between a head worn communication device and an accessory thereto wherein mechanical connection means and electrical connection points at the communication device are placed at one and the same surface part, and further connection means and electrical connection points at the accessory are placed at one and the same surface part, such that a sliding action between the two surface parts will cause the respective mechanical connection means to grip each other while the respective electrical connection points gain contact with each other.

Abstract: A hearing aid includes a housing and a hook, the housing defining a top area and a bottom area, a front end and a rear end, and contains a microphone, an amplifier, a receiver, and a battery for power supply, and the hook is attached to the housing and transmits acoustic signals from the receiver into the ear of the user. The housing is provided by two connectable and detachable parts having lines of separation extending at least partly between top and bottom at both sides of the housing between the front end and the rear end, and means are provided in the front part for holding an amplifier circuitry board at one edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a communication system comprising a housing adapted for placement behind an ear, the housing comprising a battery compartment which is pivotally mounted on the housing, and which has a recess. The communication system further comprises an communication element, which has a protruding element adapted for engagement with the recess in the battery compartment in such a manner that the communication element may be pivoted together with the battery compartment. Preferably the communication element when the battery compartment is in a closed position may not be displaced in relation to the communication device housing.

Abstract: In a control arrangement for hearing aids or for control units coupled to hearing aids, a strain gauge is mechanically coupled to an elastically deformable or displaceable portion of the hearing aid or of the control unit coupled thereto and undergoes an elastic deformation under the influence of an actuating force input by a user, whereby the strain gauge undergoes a variation of one of its electrical values which variation is detected by a controller which provides a control signal which serves for switching between different operation modes of the hearing aid or of the control unit coupled to the hearing aid.

Abstract: A behind the ear hearing aid is provided with a casing part comprising electronics adapted for signal processing where the casing is adapted for placing behind the ear of a user and a speaker is provided in or near the ear canal and leads are arranged between the speaker and the casing part. A plug and socket electrical and mechanical interconnection is arranged between the leads and the electronics inside the casing and the mutual motion between the plug and socket parts for establishing connection is in a direction essentially off axis to the axis of the leads at the casing part.

Abstract: A switch device for a hearing aid includes first and second elements, the first element including a first portion for attachment to a circuit board and a second portion extending at an angle away from a side of the first portion, and the second element including a first portion for attachment to a circuit board, a second portion extending at an angle away from an end of the first portion, and a third portion extending at an angle away from a side of the first portion. The second portion of the second element is flexible and forms an arm which can be bent to create an electrical connection between the second portion of the first element and the third portion of the second element.

Abstract: The invention regards a communication device which is adapted for placement in a users ear. The communication device comprises a shell part enclosing an input transducer for receiving an input signal, a signal processing device and an output N transducer for providing a signal perceivable as sound, a battery located at a surface part of the shell which is facing away from the head of the user, a transmission and reception circuit for transmission and/or reception of electromagnetic energy. According to the invention an antenna for radiating and/or receiving electromagnetic energy is provided such that it has a first surface turned towards the surroundings and a second surface located in close proximity of the battery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hearing aid comprising a housing; a microphone; an integrated circuit; a receiver for outputting a signal; where the integrated circuit comprises at least one semiconductor layer including the electric circuit; the at least one layer having an outer circumference; at least one through electrical connection extending from one side of the at least one layer to an opposed other side of the at least one layer; the through electrical connection being established in distance from the outer circumference of the at least one layer. The invention further relates to an integrated circuit for use in a hearing aid as described above.

Abstract: The invention regards a communication device which is adapted for placement in a users ear. The communication device comprises a shell part enclosing an input transducer for receiving an input signal, a signal processing device and an output N transducer for providing a signal perceivable as sound, a battery located at a surface part of the shell which is facing away from the head of the user, a transmission and reception circuit for transmission and/or reception of electromagnetic energy. According to the invention an antenna for radiating and/or receiving electromagnetic energy is provided such that it has a first surface turned towards the surroundings and a second surface located in close proximity of the battery.

Abstract: A behind the ear hearing aid is provided with a casing part comprising electronics adapted for signal processing where the casing is adapted for placing behind the ear of a user and a speaker is provided in or near the ear canal and leads are arranged between the speaker and the casing part. A plug and socket electrical and mechanical interconnection is arranged between the leads and the electronics inside the casing and the mutual motion between the plug and socket parts for establishing connection is in a direction essentially off axis to the axis of the leads at the casing part.

Abstract: The invention regards a communication device which is adapted for placement in a users ear. The communication device comprises a shell part enclosing an input transducer for receiving an input signal, a signal processing device and an output transducer for providing a signal perceivable as sound, a battery located at a surface part of the shell which is facing away from the head of the user, a transmission and reception circuit for transmission and/or reception of electromagnetic energy. According to the invention an antenna for radiating and/or receiving electromagnetic energy is provided such that it has a first surface turned towards the surroundings and a second surface located in close proximity of the battery.

Abstract: Provided herein is a device for wirelessly communicating with hearing assistance devices. According to various embodiments, the device includes a first interface for communicating with a programmer and a second interface for wirelessly communicating with a hearing assistance device. The second interface is adapted to receive a plurality of communication modules. Each of the modules is adapted for communication with at least one specific type of hearing assistance device. The device includes a housing for the first interface, the second interface, and electrical connections between the interfaces. The housing adapted to be worn around the neck of a person wearing the hearing assistance device.

Abstract: A hearing device has a housing and a first electrode arranged to abut the skin of the individual. The hearing device further comprises at least two different elements selected from the group comprising: a brain-wave measurement circuit receiving measurement signals from the first electrode and from a second electrode arranged to abut the skin of the individual; a communication circuit receiving communication signals from and/or transmitting communication signals to the first electrode; a touch-sensing circuit transmitting sensing signals to the first electrode; a thermoelectric generator thermally connected to the outer surface of the housing mainly through the first electrode; and a charge control circuit sinking a charging current in dependence on a voltage across the first electrode and a third electrode.