Patent ReferencesTelephone handset with integrated flux coil Telephone headset for the hearing impaired Short range inductively coupled communication system employing time variant modulation Hearing air system 5842115 Battery pack with audio coil Communication system for users of hearing aids Transmission detection and switch system for hearing improvement applications Personal sound link module Method and apparatus for a hearing aid coupling system Patent #: 6925179 AbstractAn aided ear bud device is provided that operates as a hearing aid device as well as an ear bud device for a wireless phone. The aided ear bud normally operates as a hearing aid device. The aided ear bud state is changed by a verified input from a wireless phone. Upon the change in state, the microphone input from the aided ear bud is remotely output to the wireless phone while the incoming transmission from the wireless phone is combined with the microphone input and output to the user. The ear bud device can be modified to receive analog or digital inputs from other outside sources. | |