Coming: New WATERPROOF CI Processor from Advanced Bionics

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New WATERPROOF CI processor coming from Advanced Bionics - the Neptune.

Here's what we know now:

An off-the-ear processor (body-worn) - Great for the kiddies, but to be

marketed to children and adults as well.

With an IP (Ingress Protection) rating of 68 (dust proof, continues

immersion in water) this makes Neptune the industry's first waterproof

processor!

Powered by AAA disposable or rechargeable batteries.

No information available at this time regarding availability.

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Information from AB's Hearing Journey forum.

Bob

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Here's the brochure on AB's new " water-baby " - the Neptune:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/5swv2zy4wwn60tr/Neptune.xps

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Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 6:01 PM

bhNEWS

Subject: Coming: New WATERPROOF CI Processor from Advanced Bionics

New WATERPROOF CI processor coming from Advanced Bionics - the Neptune.

Here's what we know now:

An off-the-ear processor (body-worn) - Great for the kiddies, but to be

marketed to children and adults as well.

With an IP (Ingress Protection) rating of 68 (dust proof, continues

immersion in water) this makes Neptune the industry's first waterproof

processor!

Powered by AAA disposable or rechargeable batteries.

No information available at this time regarding availability.

.....

Information from AB's Hearing Journey forum.

Bob

[Guest guest]

Neptune Technical Specs:

http://www.mediafire.com/?qeb9bh3njn61bfa

Photos:

http://www.mediafire.com/?g6n6iaw4a177g54

Thanks to Ewan for obtaining these documents

Bob

[Guest guest]

It's official: Launch of Neptune in Autumn, 2011

Source: Sonova presentation, May 24, 2011

www.sonova.com/Presentations/Presentation_FullYear2010_11.pdf

(Not specified, but assume this refers to CE Mark approval (Europe, etc.) -

later for FDA approval (US).

Bob

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Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 6:01 PM

bhNEWS

Subject: Coming: New WATERPROOF CI Processor from Advanced Bionics

 

New WATERPROOF CI processor coming from Advanced Bionics - the Neptune.

Here's what we know now:

An off-the-ear processor (body-worn) - Great for the kiddies, but to be

marketed to children and adults as well.

With an IP (Ingress Protection) rating of 68 (dust proof, continues

immersion in water) this makes Neptune the industry's first waterproof

processor!

Powered by AAA disposable or rechargeable batteries.

No information available at this time regarding availability

..……….

Information from AB's Hearing Journey forum.

 

Bob