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Question on patent for audio device

If a patent for a new audio device is applied for, does the patent examiner have to prove that the device works by hearing its effect, or is it sufficient that the device's theory of operation, as contained in the application, is deemed technically correct by the examiner (and advances the state of the art)?



Edits: 09/23/08

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