User's Manual

48 KANSO
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SOUND PROCESSOR
DRAFT ONLY FOR CLINICAL TESTING
Physical configuration
The processing unit comprises:
• Two omni-directional microphones for receiving sound.
• An internal telecoil for receiving magnetic fields radiated
by room loops.
• Custom analogue and digital integrated circuits with
digital signal processing (DSP) and bi-directional
wireless communication capabilities.
• A tri-colour visual indication of processor function or
problem.
• One button allowing user control of key features.
The batteries provide power to the processor, which transfers
energy and data to the implant.
Materials
• Processing unit: polyamide
• Magnet casing is made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
(ABS).
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