CA2284876A1 - Implantable microphone - Google Patents
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- CA2284876A1 CA2284876A1 CA002284876A CA2284876A CA2284876A1 CA 2284876 A1 CA2284876 A1 CA 2284876A1 CA 002284876 A CA002284876 A CA 002284876A CA 2284876 A CA2284876 A CA 2284876A CA 2284876 A1 CA2284876 A1 CA 2284876A1
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- Prior art keywords
- implantable microphone
- vocalize
- vocal
- assistance
- amplifying
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/41—Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the immune or lymphatic systems
- A61B5/414—Evaluating particular organs or parts of the immune or lymphatic systems
- A61B5/415—Evaluating particular organs or parts of the immune or lymphatic systems the glands, e.g. tonsils, adenoids or thymus
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
- A61B5/0002—Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network
- A61B5/0031—Implanted circuitry
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B7/00—Instruments for auscultation
- A61B7/02—Stethoscopes
- A61B7/04—Electric stethoscopes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B7/00—Instruments for auscultation
- A61B7/003—Detecting lung or respiration noise
Abstract
The present invention provides elements (100) for amplifying vocal and other sounds produced by humans and other animals. A
system (810, 820, 830, 8A0, 850, 860, 870, 880, 890) is suitable for use in diagnostic and research settings as well as for use by subject's in need of assistance to vocalize.
system (810, 820, 830, 8A0, 850, 860, 870, 880, 890) is suitable for use in diagnostic and research settings as well as for use by subject's in need of assistance to vocalize.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
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US08/826,303 | 1997-03-27 | ||
US08/826,303 US5888187A (en) | 1997-03-27 | 1997-03-27 | Implantable microphone |
PCT/US1998/005337 WO1998043540A1 (en) | 1997-03-27 | 1998-03-18 | Implantable microphone |
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CA2284876A1 true CA2284876A1 (en) | 1998-10-08 |
CA2284876C CA2284876C (en) | 2005-06-07 |
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CA002284876A Expired - Fee Related CA2284876C (en) | 1997-03-27 | 1998-03-18 | Implantable microphone |
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US (2) | US5888187A (en) |
EP (1) | EP0971632B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE243000T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU743288B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2284876C (en) |
DE (1) | DE69815666T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2201464T3 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1998043540A1 (en) |
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EP0971632B1 (en) | 2003-06-18 |
EP0971632A4 (en) | 2001-02-28 |
US6174278B1 (en) | 2001-01-16 |
ES2201464T3 (en) | 2004-03-16 |
ATE243000T1 (en) | 2003-07-15 |
AU6565598A (en) | 1998-10-22 |
DE69815666T2 (en) | 2004-04-29 |
AU743288B2 (en) | 2002-01-24 |
EP0971632A1 (en) | 2000-01-19 |
CA2284876C (en) | 2005-06-07 |
US5888187A (en) | 1999-03-30 |
WO1998043540A1 (en) | 1998-10-08 |
DE69815666D1 (en) | 2003-07-24 |
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