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Hearing aids aren't the most discreet cybernetic creations, because the need for a clog-free microphone means that they generally need an external component. Engineers at the University of Utah and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland aim to change everything with a much smaller mic that uses an accelerometer to detect sound vibrations -- so it requires no opening and can be inserted right into the ear. The only exterior hardware is the charger -- worn exclusively at night. Clinical trials in living humans begin approximately three years from now, and if you're looking forward to using this new device, removal of the incus (or anvil bone) in the middle-ear must first take place to optimize effectiveness of the new implant. We never said it'd be pretty.

Accelerometer mic could change the way we look at cochlear implants originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 11:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cochlearcochlear implantcochlear implantsCochlearImplantCochlearImplantsearshearinghearing aidhearing aidsHearingAidHearingAidsimplantsmicrophonemiddle earmiddle-earMiddleEarprototypeuniversity of ohiouniversity of utahUniversityOfOhioUniversityOfUtahTue, 01 May 2012 11:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic unveils new line of Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/panasonic-uneveils-new-line-of-bluetooth-enabled-hearing-aids/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/panasonic-uneveils-new-line-of-bluetooth-enabled-hearing-aids/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/panasonic-uneveils-new-line-of-bluetooth-enabled-hearing-aids/#comments Panasonic R1-W Hearing aids aren't the sexiest gadgets on Earth, but Panasonic has done some interesting stuff with its R1-W series of in-ear audio-boosters. For one, they come packing Bluetooth for directly tethering to a mobile or landline phone using the Hearing Hub and have an add-on audio transmitter than can beam content from a TV or other source directly to the aids. The Hearing Hub also has a voice memo feature so that wearers can take notes for themselves and play them back in an easy to hear format. All that and it manages a pretty impressive 300 hours on a single set of batteries. Check out the complete PR after the break.

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Panasonic unveils new line of Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothhearing aidhearing aidsHearingAidHearingAidsmedicalpanasonicpanasonic r1-wPanasonicR1-wr1-wr1-w hearing aidR1-wHearingAidThu, 05 Jan 2012 06:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Siemens pumps streaming audio to hearing aids with miniTek remote]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/siemens-pumps-streaming-audio-to-hearing-aids-with-minitek-remot/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/siemens-pumps-streaming-audio-to-hearing-aids-with-minitek-remot/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/siemens-pumps-streaming-audio-to-hearing-aids-with-minitek-remot/#comments See that tiny black box? It's a streaming audio hub, designed specifically for the hard of hearing who have Siemens earphones buried in their lobes. Connect special Tek transmitters to traditional TVs and stereos, or hook it up directly to a phone, audio player or PC over Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack, and the matchbox-sized, two-ounce remote will wirelessly stream stereo audio from two devices for up to five hours a time. (It's also apparently got an integrated coil for induction loop audio.) Just don't expect it to come cheap -- it's a medical product, you know.

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Siemens pumps streaming audio to hearing aids with miniTek remote originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bluetoothhearinghearing aidhearing aidshearing impairedHearingAidHearingAidsHearingImpairedminiTekSiemensstreaming audioStreamingAudioTekThu, 14 Oct 2010 08:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Oticon Epoq binaural Bluetooth headset doubles as hearing aid]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/30/oticon-epoq-binaural-bluetooth-headset-doubles-as-hearing-aid/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/30/oticon-epoq-binaural-bluetooth-headset-doubles-as-hearing-aid/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/30/oticon-epoq-binaural-bluetooth-headset-doubles-as-hearing-aid/#commentsOticon's no alien to the niche world of overly useful hearing aids, and while it's been a few years since we've seen anything fresh from the company, its newest offering looks to help those aging ears deal with hearing loss while staying connected to modern technology. The Epoq lineup of "hearing instruments" allows a pair of Bluetooth earpieces to be worn simultaneously, and proprietary binaural high speed wireless technology allows the pair "to communicate at data transfer speeds 100 faster than hearing instruments now on the marker." In essence, the devices transmits "stereophonic auditory information that is in sync with a user's visual experience," and it also tries its hand(s) at being a Bluetooth headset that enables handsfree calling and music streaming when used with the "Streamer" add-on. Oticon will reportedly be rolling out the Epoq W (about $8,000) and Epoq XW (closer to $9,000) early next month.

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Oticon Epoq binaural Bluetooth headset doubles as hearing aid originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2007 05:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oticon Epoq binaural Bluetooth headset doubles as hearing aid originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2007 05:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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