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BRodda
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Solar powered hearing aids

01/24/2006 11:20 AM

It looks like people in the poorest nations will now be able to hear better thanks to a new solar powered hearing aid, which is actually a misnomer as it is a solar powered recharging dock for the hearing aid. Still it is a nice bit of technology for those who live where there are few places to get batteries or where there are no power lines.

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01/24/2006 1:18 PM

Hmmm, how about solar powered pace makers?

Might be a bit tricky in places like the state of Washington, however.
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01/25/2006 12:42 AM

Actually they will be getting hand crank powered lap tops that will be produced for about $100. I don't remember where I saw it but it's true!

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01/26/2006 11:23 AM

MIT designed them and they are trying to get funding for them. Here is a link Here is a link .

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Re: Solar powered hearing aids

10/27/2009 9:46 PM

Sounds like a great idea I used to design Cardiac Pacemakers!

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