Here's something I've been waiting for -- a sound processing algorithm promising to isolate speech in noise and, once and for all, solve the "cocktail party" problem for hearing aid wearers. A team of researchers at Ohio State University has developed a new algorithm that identifies speech-based sound waves in noisy environments and eliminates other noise, and they claim to … [Read more...] about Solving The ‘Cocktail Party’ Challenge Of Enhancing Speech In Noise
Hearing Aids
FDA Still Struggles To Explain Difference Between Hearing Aids And PSAPs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing to split hairs as it attempts to draw a clear distinction between hearing aids, which are Class I medical devices subject to government regulatory oversight, and personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), which are not. While its recent draft guidance document updating its 2009 Regulatory Requirements has more … [Read more...] about FDA Still Struggles To Explain Difference Between Hearing Aids And PSAPs
Phonak’s Wireless Hearing Aid Peripherals Aid Comprehension
Phonak's new "Roger" wireless hearing aid peripherals make it easier to understand conversations in noisy environments, hear the TV and stereo, and communicate more effectively on both mobile and landline phones. Taken together, the new products comprise a wireless ecosystem for Phonak hearing aid users. By transforming hearing aids into connected, multi-function communications … [Read more...] about Phonak’s Wireless Hearing Aid Peripherals Aid Comprehension
GN ReSound Introduces World’s First ‘Made for iPhone Hearing Aid’
It took a while, but "Made for iPhone Hearing Aids" have finally made it to market with GN ReSound´s introduction today of its new LiNX(tm) hearing aid family. Will the marriage of smartphones and hearing aids jump-start more rapid growth in the global hearing-aid industry? With ReSound LiNX hearing aids, users will be able to stream phone conversations, music and other … [Read more...] about GN ReSound Introduces World’s First ‘Made for iPhone Hearing Aid’
hiHealthInnovations Offers Discount On Direct-To-Consumer Hearing Aids
UnitedHealthCare is offering discounts on prescription hearing aids from its hi HealthInnovations subsidiary for customers enrolled in its vision benefit plans. Prices for custom-programmed hearing aids start at $649 each under the discount plan, whereas hi HealthInnovations retail hearing aids start at $749. UnitedHealthcare plan participants and consumers interested in … [Read more...] about hiHealthInnovations Offers Discount On Direct-To-Consumer Hearing Aids