Cable length adjustment in auditory devices

1. An apparatus, comprising:

an In The Ear (ITE) device including:

a retention device configured to adjust the length of a cable connecting the ITE device with a Behind The Ear (BTE) device;

wherein the ITE device is configured to fit at least partially within a recipient's ear and is configured to provide stimulation regarding sound to the recipient, and

wherein the ITE device further comprises:

a face plate; and

an earshell specifically formed for the recipient; and

wherein the retention device is integrated in the face plate.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the retention device is configured to releasably restrain the cable such that when released a length of the cable may be adjusted.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the retention device comprises:

a clamp configured to releasably restrain the cable.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the face plate is configured to be rotated relative to an axis of the earshell and wherein the rotation of the face plate can be fixed.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the face plate is configured to releasably snap into the earshell.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the earshell comprises a space for storing excess cable after length adjustment.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein retention device comprises:

a clamp configured to releasably restrain the cable;

a screw for fixing the clamp at the face plate; and

a circlip configured to fit on the screw.

8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ITE device further comprises:

a releasable connector for electrically connecting the cable with the ITE device.

9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ITE is configured to fit at least partially within an ear canal of the recipient.

10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ITE is configured to provide mechanical stimulation to the recipient.

11. A hearing prosthesis assembly, comprising:

a Behind The Ear (BTE) device,

an In The Ear (ITE) device; and

a cable configured to connect the BTE device and the ITE device; and

wherein the ITE device comprises:

a retention device configured to adjust the length of the cable connecting the ITE device and the BTE device;

a face plate; and

an earshell specifically formed for the recipient; and

wherein the retention device is integrated in the face plate.

12. The hearing prosthesis of claim 11 , wherein the BTE device comprises an earhook and wherein the cable extends from the earhook to the ITE device such that the ITE device and the cable assist in supporting the BTE device when the hearing prosthesis is fitted to a recipient.

13. The hearing prosthesis of claim 11 , wherein the ITE device comprises at least a portion which is custom fitted for a recipient such that the ITE device is configured to fit at least partially within a recipient's ear canal.

14. A method of fitting a hearing prosthesis, the method comprising:

providing a Behind the Ear (BTE) device, a face plate unit comprising a retention device, and a cable attached to the BTE device;

forming an earshell adapted to a recipient's ear;

fitting the earshell to the face plate to form an In the Ear (ITE) device;

fitting the BTE device and ITE device on the recipient;

adjusting a length of the cable with the BTE device and ITE device fitted on the recipient; and

securing the cable in position using a retention device included in the ITE device.

15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising:

obtaining a mold of at least a portion of an ear of the recipient; and

wherein forming an earshell comprises:

forming the earshell using the mold.

16. The method of claim 14 , wherein the retention device comprises a screw and a clamp, and

wherein adjusting a length of the cable comprises:

loosening a screw included in a face plate of the ITE device; and

pushing at least a portion of the cable into the ITE device to shorten the length of the cable; and

wherein securing the cable comprises:

tightening the screw.

17. The method of claim 16 , further comprising:

attaching a second circlip to the screw.

18. The method of claim 14 , further comprising:

rotating the face plate relative to an axis of the earshell; and

fixing the rotation of the face plate.

19. An apparatus, comprising:

an In The Ear (ITE) device comprising:

a retention device configured to adjust the length of a cable connecting the ITE device with a Behind The Ear (BTE) device;

a face plate integrated with the releasable mechanical retention device; and

an earshell configured to be coupled to the face plate, wherein

the releasable mechanical retention device is configured to allow the cable to move through the face plate and into the ITE device to enable adjustment of the length of the cable and configured to lock the cable into position; and

an earshell configured to be coupled to the face plate,

wherein the ITE device is configured to fit at least partially within a recipient's ear and is configured to provide stimulation regarding sound to the recipient.

20. A hearing prosthesis assembly, comprising:

a Behind The Ear (BTE) device;

an In The Ear (ITE) device; and

a cable configured to connect the BTE device and the ITE device; and

wherein the ITE device comprises:

a retention device configured to adjust the length of the cable connecting the ITE device and the BTE device;

a face plate integrated with the releasable mechanical retention device; and

an earshell configured to be coupled to the face plate, wherein

the releasable mechanical retention device is configured to allow the cable to move through the face plate and into the ITE device to enable adjustment of the length of the cable and configured to lock the cable into position.