Patent ID: 8976991
Filing Date: 2015-03-10
Classification: B33Y,H04R

Abstract:
1. A communication device assembled from a plurality of pre-manufactured components to fit a particular user's ear structure and to facilitate the configuration of the communication devices for the particular user's intended use, the communication device comprising: a behind the ear (BTE) component of the plurality of pre-manufactured components, the BTE component including processing circuitry; an in canal component of the plurality of pre-manufactured components, the in canal component including a speaker; a connector of the plurality of pre-manufactured components, the connector being of sufficient length to couple the BTE component when placed behind an ear of the particular user with the in canal component when placed inside an ear canal of the particular user, wherein the connector includes an insulated fastener configured to provide detachable electrical connection of sufficient strength to facilitate removal of the communication device from the user's ear by pulling on the connector; and wireless communication circuitry adapted to provide wireless communication with a remote device.