Paris- a BTE platform

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Platform – how to do it.

What is a BTE platform ?

Hardware used by several different models

Used by multiple brands

Same hardware – lower costs

MX60, PL60, RP60, One65, LQ65 already use same hardware, just no name for the platform.

Configurable as needed.

Same hardware for different price points.

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Platform – how to do it.

Paris platform

With Paris we have taken the concept a step further.

Complete collection of modules for Power BTE, BTE and miniBTE

Paris70 is here now.

Paris60 and Paris80 will follow shortly.

First appearance for Paris70 will be in AZ71-DVI.

For Beltone used in the Phantom models.

Different housing parts, same “engine”

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Platform – how to do it.

The Paris modules

First FormFactor size ready is the BTE (Paris70)

Idea of platforms is to make manufacturing and service easy and cost optimized.

Keep flexibility for models and brands.

Modules can be mounted with different housing parts in Xiamen - for branding.

Modules can be loaded with different software in Xiamen – for pricing.

Colors can be changed to order in subsidiaries.

Complete color kits are available from GDC.

Platform-how to do it.

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Platform – how to do it.

Platform requirements (Paris)

Prepared for rechargeable batteries. Charging from outside Both for open and standard fitting (standard and

thin tubes). Telecoil included. C3 hybrid platform (probably 3.1). Wireless prepared (agreed size). Prepared for C4 and C4 wireless (functionality to

be excluded no VC in 70 wireless e.g.). Color marker and Child lock. Programming via programming shoe. DAI interface. Available in Standard and new colors. Dummy devices must be available at launch

date.

Supposed to be the mechanically platform from which a traditional BTE HI is to be derived for Both the Resound and Beltone brand in the 60,70,80 form factor.

Key features

One BTE Platform

OEM

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Platform – how to do it.

Platform development Scenarios

Part Communality Design Communality

• High reuse of parts.• High degree of modularity.• Size could be a compromise

(60-70-80) same size.• Fast time to market.• Production tools limited.• Stability experience can be

reused.

• Common design elements.• Part reuse limited• New frames for each form

factor is needed.• Tool design principles can be

reused• More tools required (almost the

triple).• Size cannot be compromise.

• This was chosen for Paris

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Platform – how to do it.

Design determinants

Width

Thickness

Length

• Battery Height• Hybrid size• Receiver Height• Hook type

Thin tubeSTD

• Vol. Control• PB’s• Hybrid size• Antennas (flat/round)

• Battery diameter• Hybrid size• Receiver length

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Platform – how to do it.

Data & Features

Microphones FG FG FG

Receiver, HC TEC or 3100 DTEC or 3300

Volume control None Digital/Toggle Digital toggle

Program switch Yes Yes Yes

Telecoil Yes Yes Yes

Wireless Yes Yes Yes

DAI interface Yes Yes Yes

Optimized f. hook type Thin tube Std. hook Std. hook

Rechargeable Yes Yes Yes

Gain 62dB 63+dB 74 dB

Output@1600Hz 130-132dBSPL 138dBSPL 140 dBSPL

Battery 312 size 13 size 13 size

Battery lifetime 138 252 ??

BTE 70BTE 60 BTE 80

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Platform – how to do it.

Design features

Different profile

• Mic ports diff.• Different texture• Colors

• Dividing lines• Shell profile effects

• Mic ports diff.• Different texture• Colors

Resound Beltone

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Platform – how to do it.

Design Communality

60 BTE

• Same hook connection• Same mic suspension• Same mic location, provides

similar directionality index.• Batt chamber function. & feel.• Receiver suspension build.• Battery springs.• Prog, charge and DAI input.

(HAI)

70 BTE 80 BTE

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Platform – how to do it.

Paris Standard design

Platform common Form factor specific Brand/product specific

Thin tube

Thin tubeAdaptor Standard hook

Child Hook

Baby Hook

Mic. suspension

ID plate

Mics

Batt. springs PB caps

OHFA

Contact module

(DAI)

PB’s Vol. & program

Wireless Ant.

PB Handle Vol.

PCB

Frame

Receiver

Front Suspensio

n

Back Suspensio

n

Frame Lids

Batt. Chamber

Shell bottom

Shell BackShell top

PB Handle Program

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Platform – how to do it.

Design & Size Design communality

BTE 60 size BTE 70 size BTE 80 size

34,3 36,931,7

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Platform – how to do it.

Resound/Beltone Design View Std Hook

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Platform – how to do it.

Resound/Beltone Design View Thin tube