EP1355512B1 - Remote control for a hearing aid - Google Patents

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EP1355512B1
EP1355512B1 EP20030015715 EP03015715A EP1355512B1 EP 1355512 B1 EP1355512 B1 EP 1355512B1 EP 20030015715 EP20030015715 EP 20030015715 EP 03015715 A EP03015715 A EP 03015715A EP 1355512 B1 EP1355512 B1 EP 1355512B1
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    • H04RLOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
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  • the present invention relates to a remote control for electrical or electronic micro devices, such as communication and hearing aids for wireless operation according to the preamble of claim 1, a communication or hearing aid remote control provided for placing on a wristwatch and a hearing aid with a remote control for the Operation of the hearing aid.
  • Wireless remote controls for operating, for example, hearing aids are known.
  • CH-PS 670 349 a remote control for hearing aids, which is to be carried as a separate unit by a person.
  • This unit is more a device that must hold the person or the individual at hand to intervene, if necessary, on the operation of his hearing aid.
  • the remote control it is not for everyone, in public, if necessary, the remote control as not inconspicuous device to take out, and to intervene on his hearing aid, but it is here announced that a hearing aid is worn, contrary to the efforts to keep this hidden as possible.
  • the EP 1 247 423 proposed to integrate the remote control, for example, for a hearing aid in a wristwatch. Based on this proposal, at present two / three variants of corresponding clocks are offered by suppliers of electronic micro devices, such as hearing aids, which include such a remote control. It has however, it has been shown that the watch models chosen for example by the hearing aid suppliers for the integration of the remote control are not accepted by all customers, since a watch is something very individual for most customers. On the other hand, it is of course not possible to install a remote control in an x-any watch model. For this reason, the inherent market potential can by no means be exhausted.
  • a remote control for the wireless operation of a micro-electronic device such as a communication or hearing aid according to the wording of claim 1 is proposed accordingly.
  • a remote control for the wireless operation of a micro-electronic device is arranged in at least one band or a band-like holder provided to be arranged on an object of daily use, which in the person using, for example, a communication or hearing aid Is usually carried with you.
  • This item may be, for example, a Watch, a pocket watch, an arm ring, a jewelry item, a garment, a belt, etc. act.
  • the remote control in or on a belt or a belt such as a bracelet, a watch band or a trouser or shoulder strap.
  • the energy supply of the remote control is preferably carried out by means of a battery, such as preferably a flat battery, or by means of a rechargeable battery, for example in the form of a flexible polymer battery.
  • buttons in the form of conductive polymer buttons in the area of resilient or clip-like games, etc.
  • the design of the remote control itself will not be discussed further here, as they are not primarily subject of the present Invention is. Rather, in this context, for example, on the EP 1 247 423 referenced or other prior art documents such as the US Pat. No. 4,063,410 , the DE 36 42 828 as well as the EP 0 298 323 where the integration of remote controls, for example in wristwatches, is sufficiently described.
  • the remote control proposed according to the invention is preferably provided for the wireless operation of a hearing or communication device in order to be arranged on a wristwatch.
  • the remote control in a belt or a belt, such as in particular in a watch band. It is possible, regardless of the brand of the watch or the design to use a suitably trained watch band, in which the remote control for the wireless operation of a hearing or communication device can be arranged. As a rule, the watchband bandwidth is normalized, so that a watch band designed in this way can be mounted on almost every watch or at least on the most common watch brands. But it is also possible to make the mounting area of the watch band such that its mounting on non-standard watches is possible.
  • the remote control can be formed, for example, in the form of embedded in the watch band pressure parts, longitudinally formed flexible "touch pads", etc. Power can be supplied by placing flexible batteries integrated in the watch band, such as lithium polymer batteries.
  • the present invention is not limited to the remote control or wireless operation of a hearing or communication device, but it is also possible, for example, wirelessly control any medical implants or to influence their operation.
  • a known hearing aid remote control is arranged, which is visible in the illustration according to Figure 1 only by two resilient clip elements 7.
  • the wristwatch 1 is shown in plan view from below or behind, now the Remote control is clearly visible.
  • the electronics or the remote control 11 is arranged in a housing 13 on the back of the watch case 1.
  • a Anclipelement is provided, comprising the already visible in Figure 1, resilient clip elements 7.
  • the Anclipfunktion is realized via the mechanical snap of the wristwatch edge encompassing games or arms 7. In this case, two or more such games or arms can be used up to a closed ring.
  • a remote control in a belt or a belt, in particular and preferably in a watchband.
  • a conventional wristwatch 1 is shown, comprising two separate watch strap parts 3 'and 3''.
  • a watch band part 3 ' are arranged, for example, three pressure-actuatable games 31, provided to allow the operation of, for example, a hearing aid or a communication device.
  • These pressure parts or push-button-like elements can be arranged integrated, for example, in a leather strap.
  • the watch band is made of a polymer material as from a conventional plastic, it is also possible to directlyaviextrudieren these operating parts or push-button-like elements in the production of the watch band.
  • flexible polymer batteries arranged, such as lithium-polymer batteries.
  • interchangeable button batteries 33 it is also possible to arrange interchangeable button batteries 33 in a bracelet, since today so small button batteries 33 are offered on the market, which can be easily arranged in a corresponding receptacle housing in a watch band.
  • FIG. 4 again shows a conventional wristwatch 1 in a top view and with watch band parts 3 'and 3 "open in the longitudinal direction.
  • a longitudinally extended touch pad 35 is arranged in a watch band part 3 ', while in the other watch bath part 3 ", for example, a menu circuit is arranged in a portion 37 that can be actuated by pressure.
  • two flat, preferably flexible polymer batteries 33 are arranged.
  • the actuating element 37 it is now possible with the actuating element 37 to choose between different menus, such as the volume.
  • the touch pad 35 can be used to adjust the volume up or down, depending on the point of attack along the longitudinally extended pad.
  • the closure 41 in which a so-called endless watch band 3 '''is used, it is possible by the closure 41 to incorporate further operating possibilities. For example, it is possible to turn on or off the remote control by opening or closing the shutter 43. Or by opening the shutter 43 can be switched to a power-saving mode, so that the Power consumption of the remote control can be massively reduced.
  • Fig. 6 Finally, it is shown that 45 other displays can be provided in a dial 1 a clock in addition to the time, as schematically indicated in Fig. 6 with the number 47.
  • This additional display may well be arranged integrally in the dial 1, which but in itself the basic idea of the present invention runs contrary. Accordingly, it is possible analogously to the idea described with reference to Figures 1 and 2, politicianstecken a display strip on the dial, or this additional display can also be plugged at any point on the watch band. Again, it is possible sansstecken this additional display on any other object, such as a bracelet, on an example attachable to a shirt pocket clip, etc.
  • FIG. 1 With reference to FIG.
  • a display may be provided to visualize the setting of the remote control. Whether this display is arranged integrally in a wristwatch or another article, or additionally in a clip-on, clip-on or detachably mountable element, is irrelevant per se.
  • the power supply can either be done by a battery, such as preferably a flat battery, or by means of a rechargeable battery, for example in the form of a flexible Polymer batteries.
  • a battery such as preferably a flat battery
  • a rechargeable battery for example in the form of a flexible Polymer batteries.
  • active elements such as a thermoelectric converter, piezo transducers, solar cells and the like are conceivable.
  • these current-supplying elements can also be operated in combination with a rechargeable battery, as a result of which its service life can be considerably extended.
  • buttons which are arranged for example in the, the wristwatch edge encompassing games 7.
  • FIG. 2 such operating keys are designated symbolically by the reference numbers 17 and 19.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Fernsteuerung für elektrische beziehungsweise elektronische Kleinstgeräte, wie Kommunikations- und Hörgeräte für deren drahtlose Bedienung gemäss dem Oberbegriff nach Anspruch 1, eine Kommunikations- oder Hörgeräte-Fernsteuerung vorgesehen für das Anordnen an einer Armbanduhr sowie ein Hörgerät mit einer Fernsteuerung für die Bedienung des Hörgerätes.The present invention relates to a remote control for electrical or electronic micro devices, such as communication and hearing aids for wireless operation according to the preamble of claim 1, a communication or hearing aid remote control provided for placing on a wristwatch and a hearing aid with a remote control for the Operation of the hearing aid.

Drahtlose Fernsteuerungen zur Bedienung beispielsweise von Hörgeräten sind bekannt. So beschreibt beispielsweise die CH-PS 670 349 eine Fernsteuerung für Hörgeräte, welche als separate Einheit von einer Person mitzutragen ist. Diese Einheit bildet ein Gerät mehr, welches die Person beziehungsweise das Individuum griffbereit halten muss, um nötigenfalls auf den Betrieb seines Hörgerätes einzugreifen. Dabei ist es nicht jedermanns Sache, in der Öffentlichkeit nötigenfalls die Fernsteuerung als nicht unauffälliges Gerät hervorzunehmen, und auf sein Hörgerät einzugreifen, wird doch dabei kundgetan, dass ein Hörgerät getragen wird, entgegen den Bestrebungen, dies möglichst verborgen zu halten.Wireless remote controls for operating, for example, hearing aids are known. For example, describes the CH-PS 670 349 a remote control for hearing aids, which is to be carried as a separate unit by a person. This unit is more a device that must hold the person or the individual at hand to intervene, if necessary, on the operation of his hearing aid. It is not for everyone, in public, if necessary, the remote control as not inconspicuous device to take out, and to intervene on his hearing aid, but it is here announced that a hearing aid is worn, contrary to the efforts to keep this hidden as possible.

Aus diesem Grund wird in der EP 1 247 423 vorgeschlagen, die Fernsteuerung beispielsweise für ein Hörgerät in einer Armbanduhr zu integrieren. Basierend auf diesem Vorschlag werden zur Zeit von Anbietern von elektronischen Kleinstgeräten, wie beispielsweise Hörgeräten, jeweils zwei/drei Varianten von entsprechenden Uhren angeboten, welche eine derartige Fernsteuerung beinhalten. Es hat sich aber gezeigt, dass die beispielsweise von den Hörgeräte-Anbietern für die Integration der Fernsteuerung gewählten Uhrenmodelle nicht von allen Kunden akzeptiert werden, da eine Uhr für die meisten Kunden etwas sehr Individuelles ist. Andererseits ist es natürlich nicht möglich, eine Fernsteuerung in ein x-beliebiges Uhrenmodell einzubauen. Aus diesem Grunde kann das an sich vorhandene Marktpotential keinesfalls ausgeschöpft werden.For this reason, in the EP 1 247 423 proposed to integrate the remote control, for example, for a hearing aid in a wristwatch. Based on this proposal, at present two / three variants of corresponding clocks are offered by suppliers of electronic micro devices, such as hearing aids, which include such a remote control. It has however, it has been shown that the watch models chosen for example by the hearing aid suppliers for the integration of the remote control are not accepted by all customers, since a watch is something very individual for most customers. On the other hand, it is of course not possible to install a remote control in an x-any watch model. For this reason, the inherent market potential can by no means be exhausted.

Weiter wird in der EP 0 298 323 vorgeschlagen, anstelle der Integration der Fernsteuerung direkt im Uhrengehäuse diese in einem separaten Zusatzgehäuse anzuordnen, welches auf das Gehäuse einer Armbanduhr aufgesteckt werden kann. Obwohl seit 1989 veröffentlicht, hat sich dieser Vorschlag in der Praxis nicht durchsetzen können.Next will be in the EP 0 298 323 proposed, instead of the integration of the remote control directly in the watch case to arrange them in a separate additional housing, which can be plugged onto the case of a wristwatch. Although published since 1989, this proposal has not been successful in practice.

Es ist nun die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung einen Vorschlag auszuarbeiten, um die erwähnten Probleme zu lösen.It is now the object of the present invention to work out a proposal to solve the mentioned problems.

Erfindungsgemäss wird entsprechend eine Fernsteuerung für die drahtlose Bedienung eines elektronischen Kleinstgerätes, wie eines Kommunikations- oder Hörgerätes gemäss dem Wortlaut nach Anspruch 1 vorgeschlagen.According to the invention a remote control for the wireless operation of a micro-electronic device, such as a communication or hearing aid according to the wording of claim 1 is proposed accordingly.

Vorgeschlagen wird, dass eine Fernsteuerung für die drahtlose Bedienung eines elektronischen Kleinstgerätes in mindestens einem Band beziehungsweise einer bandartigen Halterung angeordnet ist, vorgesehen um an einem Gegenstand des täglichen Gebrauches angeordnet zu werden, welcher von einer, beispielsweise ein Kommunikations- oder Hörgerät verwendenden Person in der Regel mit sich getragen wird. Bei diesem Gegenstand kann es sich beispielsweise um eine Armbanduhr, eine Taschenuhr, einen Armring, einen Schmuckgegenstand, ein Kleidungsstück, einen Gurt, etc. handeln.It is proposed that a remote control for the wireless operation of a micro-electronic device is arranged in at least one band or a band-like holder provided to be arranged on an object of daily use, which in the person using, for example, a communication or hearing aid Is usually carried with you. This item may be, for example, a Watch, a pocket watch, an arm ring, a jewelry item, a garment, a belt, etc. act.

So ist es möglich die Fernsteuerung in oder an einem Band oder einem Gurt wie einem Armband, einem Uhrenband oder einem Hosen- oder Traggurt anzuordnen.So it is possible to arrange the remote control in or on a belt or a belt such as a bracelet, a watch band or a trouser or shoulder strap.

Die Energiespeisung der Fernsteuerung erfolgt vorzugsweise mittels einer Batterie, wie bevorzugt einer Flachbatterie, oder mittels eines wieder aufladbaren Akkus, beispielsweise in Form eines flexiblen Polymerakkus.The energy supply of the remote control is preferably carried out by means of a battery, such as preferably a flat battery, or by means of a rechargeable battery, for example in the form of a flexible polymer battery.

Weiter können im oder am Band Bedienungselemente vorgesehen sein, wie Drucktasten in Form leitenden Polymers, Tasten im Bereich der federnden oder klammerartigen Partien, etc. Bezüglich der Ausgestaltung der Fernsteuerung selbst soll an dieser Stelle nicht weiter eingegangen werden, da sie nicht primär Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist. Vielmehr wird in diesem Zusammenhang, beispielsweise auf die EP 1 247 423 verwiesen oder andere Dokumente aus dem Stand der Technik, wie die US-A 4 063 410 , die DE 36 42 828 sowie die EP 0 298 323 , wo die Integration von Fernsteuerungen, beispielsweise in Armbanduhren, ausreichend beschrieben ist.Further, in or on the band control elements may be provided, such as push buttons in the form of conductive polymer, buttons in the area of resilient or clip-like games, etc. Regarding the design of the remote control itself will not be discussed further here, as they are not primarily subject of the present Invention is. Rather, in this context, for example, on the EP 1 247 423 referenced or other prior art documents such as the US Pat. No. 4,063,410 , the DE 36 42 828 as well as the EP 0 298 323 where the integration of remote controls, for example in wristwatches, is sufficiently described.

Weitere bevorzugte Ausführungsvarianten der erfindungsgemässen Fernsteuerung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen charakterisiert.Further preferred embodiments of the inventive remote control are characterized in the dependent claims.

Bevorzugt ist die erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagene Fernsteuerung für die drahtlose Bedienung eines Hör- oder Kommunikationsgerätes vorgesehen, um an einer Armbanduhr angeordnet zu werden.The remote control proposed according to the invention is preferably provided for the wireless operation of a hearing or communication device in order to be arranged on a wristwatch.

Gemäss einer bevorzugten Ausführungsvariante wird vorgeschlagen, die Fernsteuerung in einem Band oder einem Gurt anzuordnen, wie insbesondere in einem Uhrenband. Es ist möglich, unabhängig von der Marke der Uhr beziehungsweise dem Design, ein entsprechend ausgebildetes Uhrenband zu verwenden, in welchem die Fernsteuerung für die drahtlose Bedienung eines Hör- oder Kommunikationsgerätes angeordnet sein kann. In der Regel ist die Uhrenbandbreite normiert, sodass ein derart ausgebildetes Uhrenband an nahezu jeder Uhr beziehungsweise mindestens an den gängigsten Uhrenmarken montierbar ist. Es ist aber auch möglich den Montagebereich des Uhrenbandes derart zu gestalten, dass seine Montage an nicht normierten Uhren möglich ist. Die Fernsteuerung kann beispielsweise in Form von im Uhrenband eingelassenen Druckpartien, längs ausgebildeten flexiblen "touch pads", etc. ausgebildet sein. Die Stromversorgung kann durch das Anordnen von im Uhrenband integrierten flexiblen Batterien, wie beispielsweise Lithium-Polymer-Batterien erfolgen.According to a preferred embodiment, it is proposed to arrange the remote control in a belt or a belt, such as in particular in a watch band. It is possible, regardless of the brand of the watch or the design to use a suitably trained watch band, in which the remote control for the wireless operation of a hearing or communication device can be arranged. As a rule, the watchband bandwidth is normalized, so that a watch band designed in this way can be mounted on almost every watch or at least on the most common watch brands. But it is also possible to make the mounting area of the watch band such that its mounting on non-standard watches is possible. The remote control can be formed, for example, in the form of embedded in the watch band pressure parts, longitudinally formed flexible "touch pads", etc. Power can be supplied by placing flexible batteries integrated in the watch band, such as lithium polymer batteries.

Selbstverständlich ist die vorliegende Erfindung nicht nur auf die Fernsteuerung beziehungsweise drahtlose Bedienung eines Hör- oder Kommunikationsgerätes eingeschränkt, sondern es ist auch möglich beispielsweise drahtlos irgendwelche medizinische Implantate anzusteuern beziehungsweise deren Funktionsweise zu beeinflussen.Of course, the present invention is not limited to the remote control or wireless operation of a hearing or communication device, but it is also possible, for example, wirelessly control any medical implants or to influence their operation.

Die Erfindung wird nun beispielsweise und unter Bezug auf die beigefügten Figuren näher erläutert.The invention will now be explained in more detail by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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Fig. 1
eine herkömmliche Armbanduhr in perspektivischer Ansicht von oben,
Fig. 2
dieselbe Armbanduhr in Draufsicht von unten, aufweisend eine Fernsteuerung wie bekannt aus dem Stand der Technik,
Fig. 3
erneut eine herkömmliche Armbanduhr in perspektivischer Ansicht mit, wie erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagen, im Uhrenband integriert angeordneter Fernsteuerung,
Fig. 4
erneut eine herkömmliche Armbanduhr in Obendraufsicht mit einer weiteren erfindungsgemässen Ausführungsvariante einer Fernsteuerung im Uhrenband,
Fig. 5
eine Armbanduhr mit "endlos Uhrenband" in Ansicht von der Seite aufweisend eine weitere Schaltmöglichkeit im Uhrenband, und
Fig. 6
ein Uhrengehäuse in Draufsicht auf das Zifferblatt, beinhaltend ein zusätzliches Display für die Anzeigen verschiedener Funktionen.
Showing:
Fig. 1
a conventional wrist watch in a perspective view from above,
Fig. 2
the same watch in plan view from below, comprising a remote control as known from the prior art,
Fig. 3
again a conventional wristwatch in perspective view, as proposed by the invention, integrated in the watch band arranged remote control,
Fig. 4
again a conventional wristwatch in a top view with another embodiment of a remote control according to the invention in the watchband,
Fig. 5
a wristwatch with "endless watchband" in view from the side having another switching option in the watch band, and
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a watch case in plan view of the dial, including an additional display for displaying various functions.

An einer Armbanduhr 1 angeordnet an einem Armband 3, aufweisend ein Bedienungselement 5 ist eine bekannte Hörgeräte-Fernsteuerung angeordnet, welche in der Darstellung gemäss Figur 1 lediglich durch zwei federnde Clipelemente 7 sichtbar ist.On a wristwatch 1 arranged on a bracelet 3, having an operating element 5, a known hearing aid remote control is arranged, which is visible in the illustration according to Figure 1 only by two resilient clip elements 7.

In Figur 2 ist die Armbanduhr 1 in Draufsicht von unten beziehungsweise hinten dargestellt, wobei nun die Fernsteuerung deutlich sichtbar wird. Die Elektronik beziehungsweise die Fernsteuerung 11 ist in einem Gehäuse 13 auf der Rückseite des Uhrengehäuses 1 angeordnet. Für die Befestigung der Hülle 13 ist ein Anclipelement vorgesehen, aufweisend die bereits in Figur 1 sichtbaren, federnden Clipelemente 7. Die Anclipfunktion wird über das mechanische Schnappen der den Armbanduhrenrand umgreifenden Partien beziehungsweise Arme 7 realisiert. Dabei können zwei oder mehrere derartige Partien beziehungsweise Arme bis zu einem geschlossenen Ring zum Einsatz kommen.In Figure 2, the wristwatch 1 is shown in plan view from below or behind, now the Remote control is clearly visible. The electronics or the remote control 11 is arranged in a housing 13 on the back of the watch case 1. For the attachment of the shell 13, a Anclipelement is provided, comprising the already visible in Figure 1, resilient clip elements 7. The Anclipfunktion is realized via the mechanical snap of the wristwatch edge encompassing games or arms 7. In this case, two or more such games or arms can be used up to a closed ring.

Alternativ zu der Verwendung eines Gehäuses oder einer Hülle, wie beschrieben unter Bezug auf die Figuren 1 und 2, wird erfindungsgemäss vorgeschlagen eine Fernsteuerung in einem Band oder einem Gurt anzuordnen, wie insbesondere und vorzugsweise in einem Uhrenband. Entsprechend ist in Fig. 3 erneut in Perspektive eine herkömmliche Armbanduhr 1 dargestellt, aufweisend zwei voneinander trennbare Uhrenbandteile 3' und 3''. Im einen Uhrenbandteil 3' sind beispielsweise drei auf Druck betätigbare Partien 31 angeordnet, vorgesehen um die Bedienung beispielsweise eines Hörgerätes oder eines Kommunikationsgerätes zu ermöglichen. Diese Druckpartien beziehungsweise druckknopfartigen Elemente können beispielsweise in einem Lederband integriert angeordnet sein. Ist das Uhrenband aus einem Polymermaterial wie aus einem herkömmlichen Kunststoff hergestellt, ist es auch möglich diese Bedienungspartien beziehungsweise druckknopfartigen Elemente bei der Herstellung des Uhrenbandes direkt einzuextrudieren. Für die Stromversorgung sind im anderen Uhrenbandteil 3'' beispielsweise flexible Polymerakkus angeordnet, wie beispielsweise Lithium-Polymer-Akkus. Selbstverständlich ist es auch möglich auswechselbare Knopfbatterien 33 in einem Armband anzuordnen, da heute derart kleine Knopfbatterien 33 auf dem Markt angeboten werden, welche problemlos in einem entsprechenden Aufnahmegehäuse in einem Uhrenband angeordnet werden können.As an alternative to the use of a housing or a casing, as described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, it is proposed according to the invention to arrange a remote control in a belt or a belt, in particular and preferably in a watchband. Accordingly, in Fig. 3 again in perspective, a conventional wristwatch 1 is shown, comprising two separate watch strap parts 3 'and 3''. In a watch band part 3 'are arranged, for example, three pressure-actuatable games 31, provided to allow the operation of, for example, a hearing aid or a communication device. These pressure parts or push-button-like elements can be arranged integrated, for example, in a leather strap. If the watch band is made of a polymer material as from a conventional plastic, it is also possible to directly einzuextrudieren these operating parts or push-button-like elements in the production of the watch band. For the power supply in the other watchband part 3 '', for example, flexible polymer batteries arranged, such as lithium-polymer batteries. Of course, it is also possible to arrange interchangeable button batteries 33 in a bracelet, since today so small button batteries 33 are offered on the market, which can be easily arranged in a corresponding receptacle housing in a watch band.

Fig. 4 zeigt erneut eine herkömmliche Armbanduhr 1 in Obendraufsicht und mit in Längsrichtung offen ausgelegten Uhrenbandteilen 3' und 3''. In der Ausführung gemäss Fig. 4 ist in einen Uhrenbandteil 3' ein längs ausgedehntes touch pad 35 angeordnet, währenddem im anderen Uhrenbadteil 3'' beispielsweise eine Menüschaltung in einer auf Druck betätigbaren Partie 37 angeordnet ist. Erneut sind andeutungsweise zwei flache, vorzugsweise flexible Polymerbatterien 33 angeordnet. In der Ausführung gemäss Fig. 4 ist es nun möglich mit dem Betätigungselement 37 zwischen verschiedenen Menüs zu wählen, wie beispielsweise der Lautstärke. Beim touch pad 35 kann je nach der Angriffsstelle entlang des längsausgedehnten pads die Lautstärke nach oben oder nach unten geregelt werden.4 again shows a conventional wristwatch 1 in a top view and with watch band parts 3 'and 3 "open in the longitudinal direction. In the embodiment according to FIG. 4, a longitudinally extended touch pad 35 is arranged in a watch band part 3 ', while in the other watch bath part 3 ", for example, a menu circuit is arranged in a portion 37 that can be actuated by pressure. Once again, two flat, preferably flexible polymer batteries 33 are arranged. In the embodiment according to FIG. 4, it is now possible with the actuating element 37 to choose between different menus, such as the volume. The touch pad 35 can be used to adjust the volume up or down, depending on the point of attack along the longitudinally extended pad.

In der Ausführung gemäss Fig. 5, bei welcher ein so genanntes Endlosuhrenband 3''' verwendet wird, ist es möglich durch den Verschluss 41 weitere Bedienungsmöglichkeiten miteinzubauen. So ist es beispielsweise möglich durch Öffnen oder Schliessen des Verschlusses 43 die Fernsteuerung einzuschalten oder zu deaktivieren. Oder durch Öffnen des Verschlusses 43 kann auf einen Stromsparmodus umgeschaltet werden, sodass der Stromverbrauch der Fernsteuerung massiv reduziert werden kann.In the embodiment according to FIG. 5, in which a so-called endless watch band 3 '''is used, it is possible by the closure 41 to incorporate further operating possibilities. For example, it is possible to turn on or off the remote control by opening or closing the shutter 43. Or by opening the shutter 43 can be switched to a power-saving mode, so that the Power consumption of the remote control can be massively reduced.

In Fig. 6 Schliesslich wird dargestellt, dass in einem Zifferblatt 1 einer Uhr nebst der Zeitangabe 45 weitere Displays vorgesehen werden können, wie in Fig. 6 schematisch bezeichnet mit der Zahl 47. Dieses zusätzliche Display kann wohl integral im Zifferblatt 1 angeordnet sein, was aber an sich der Grundidee der vorliegenden Erfindung zuwider läuft. Entsprechend ist es möglich analog der Idee, beschrieben unter Bezug auf die Figuren 1 und 2, einen Displaystreifen auf das Zifferblatt aufzustecken, oder aber dieses zusätzliche Display kann auch an irgendeiner Stelle auf das Uhrenband aufgesteckt werden. Wiederum ist es möglich dieses zusätzliche Display an irgendeinem anderen Objekt aufzustecken, wie beispielsweise einem Armband, an einem beispielsweise an einer Hemdentasche ansteckbaren Clip, etc. Anhand von Fig. 6 soll lediglich die Grundidee dargestellt werden, dass zusätzlich zu der Fernsteuerung, beispielsweise angeordnet in einem Uhrenband, ein Display vorgesehen sein kann, um die Einstellung der Fernsteuerung zu visualisieren. Ob dieses Display integral in einer Armbanduhr oder einem anderen Gegenstand angeordnet ist, oder zusätzlich in einem aufsteckbaren, aufclipbaren oder wieder lösbar montierbaren Element, ist an sich unerheblich.In Fig. 6 Finally, it is shown that 45 other displays can be provided in a dial 1 a clock in addition to the time, as schematically indicated in Fig. 6 with the number 47. This additional display may well be arranged integrally in the dial 1, which but in itself the basic idea of the present invention runs contrary. Accordingly, it is possible analogously to the idea described with reference to Figures 1 and 2, aufzustecken a display strip on the dial, or this additional display can also be plugged at any point on the watch band. Again, it is possible aufzustecken this additional display on any other object, such as a bracelet, on an example attachable to a shirt pocket clip, etc. With reference to FIG. 6, only the basic idea is shown that in addition to the remote control, for example, arranged in a watch band, a display may be provided to visualize the setting of the remote control. Whether this display is arranged integrally in a wristwatch or another article, or additionally in a clip-on, clip-on or detachably mountable element, is irrelevant per se.

Wie bereits oben erwähnt, kann die Energieversorgung entweder durch eine Batterie, wie vorzugsweise eine Flachbatterie, erfolgen, oder auch mittels eines wieder aufladbaren Akkus, beispielsweise in Form eines flexiblen Polymerakkus. Ausserdem sind auch aktive Elemente, wie z.B. ein thermoelektrischer Wandler, Piezowandler, Solarzellen und ähnliches denkbar. Diese stromliefernden Elemente sich aber auch in Kombination mit einem Akku betreibbar, wodurch dessen Einsatzdauer erheblich verlängert werden kann.As already mentioned above, the power supply can either be done by a battery, such as preferably a flat battery, or by means of a rechargeable battery, for example in the form of a flexible Polymer batteries. In addition, active elements, such as a thermoelectric converter, piezo transducers, solar cells and the like are conceivable. However, these current-supplying elements can also be operated in combination with a rechargeable battery, as a result of which its service life can be considerably extended.

Das Bedienen der Fernsteuerung kann durch Tasten erfolgen, welche beispielsweise in den, den Armbanduhrenrand umgreifenden Partien 7 angeordnet sind. In Figur 2 sind derartige Bedienungstasten symbolisch mit den Referenzzahlen 17 und 19 bezeichnet.The operation of the remote control can be done by buttons, which are arranged for example in the, the wristwatch edge encompassing games 7. In FIG. 2, such operating keys are designated symbolically by the reference numbers 17 and 19.

Es ist aber auch möglich, in oder am Band leitende Polymere vorzusehen um die Schaltfunktionen auszuführen.But it is also possible to provide in or on the band conductive polymers to perform the switching functions.

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  1. Remote control for electronic micro devices such as communication or hearing devices for wireless operation or control of the device characterized in, that the remote control is arranged within a belt or a band like fastener (3, 3', 3", 3"') of an object of daily use (1) which object is not identical with the micro device and is wearable independently of the device from such person, which uses the electronic micro device.
  2. Remote control according to claim 1 characterized in, that the belt is provided for the detachable arrangement at the object of daily use.
  3. Remote control according to one of the claims 1 or 2 characterized in, that a hook and loop fastener (Velcro fastener) or an adhesion glue is provided at the belt for the detachable arrangement at an object of daily use.
  4. Remote control according to claim 1 characterized in, that the belt or the band like fastener (3, 3', 3" , 3" ') is a bracelet, a one or two part watchstrap or a wearing belt.
  5. Remote control according to one of the claims 1 to 4 characterized in, that for the energy supply of the remote control a battery such as a flat coin battery or a rechargeable accumulator is provided in form of a flexible polymer accumulator or an active element such as a thermoelectric converter, a piezo-converter or solar cells.
  6. Remote control according to one of the claims 1 to 5 characterized in, that control elements within or at the belt are provided such as push buttons in form of conductive polymers or press areas integrated within the belt.
  7. Remote control according to one of the claim 1 to 6 characterized in, that at the object of daily use a fitting or counter piece is firmly arranged at which the band is mounted removable.
  8. Remote control according to one of the claims 1 to 7 characterized in, that at least one control element is provided in form of a touch pad (35).
  9. Hearing device with a wireless remote control according to one of the claims 1 to 8 for the operation of a hearing device.
  10. Use of the remote control according to one of the claims 1 to 8 for the wireless operation of a hearing device, a communication device, a medical device such as an implant.
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