Patent ID: 8462972
Filing Date: 2013-06-11
Classification: H01M,H02J,H04R,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A listening device comprising an ITE part adapted for being located in an ear canal of a user and a BTE part adapted for being located behind an ear of the user, the ITE and BTE parts being at least mechanically connected by a connecting element, the listening device comprising a rechargeable energy source and electric charge terminals for allowing charging of the rechargeable energy source when electrically connected to charging terminals of a charging station, wherein the connecting element comprises a cable and an electrical connector, wherein the electric charge terminals of the listening device are located in the electrical connector of the connecting element connectable to the BTE part, wherein the rechargeable energy source is located in the connecting element, wherein electrical contact between the listening device and the charging station is established via the cable with the electrical connector, wherein the length and rigidity of the connecting element is adapted to allow a certain adaptation of its form to the anatomy of the user, so that the ITE and BTE parts can be appropriately located in the ear canal and at the ear of the user, respectively.