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The aid has three parts: microphone; optical transmitter to middle ear; and electro-acoustic transducer.

The aid comprises three parts: microphone with battery; wireless, optical signal and energy transmission between outer and middle ear via infrared signal; and an electro-acoustic transducer – the centerpiece and loudspeaker of the implant.

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