USA Patent Number: US11729559B2

Among them, our faculty member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bilsay Sümer and other academicians of our university have been awarded a bronze medal at ISIF’25 (10th Istanbul International Invention Fair) for their patented invention.

The main purpose and advantage of this invention is to ensure that, in case of a device malfunction, the electrode bundle remains fixed inside the inner ear, preventing displacement. Thanks to the integrated power source and remote data transfer, the device also allows hidden use by being placed under the skin.

This invention relates to the design of a hearing aid surgically implanted in the body, which electrically stimulates the cochlea or any point along the auditory pathway in response to external sound signals. It is especially designed for patients with profound sensorineural hearing loss. The device can be used without external components and, in the event of malfunction, its parts can be replaced without removing the entire implant.

This innovative design offers a safer, more aesthetic, and sustainable solution for individuals with hearing impairment.