This review details the effects of Phonak Roger remote microphone systems on auditory processing and psychosocial functions across diverse populations.
The OrCam Hear is designed to amplify the voice of targeted speakers, while removing other voices and ambient noise.
The National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) in Australia has addressed masking and language comprehension problems by developing the free NALscribe iPad app that clinics can use to make communication easier for people struggling to hear.
Shari Eberts wrote an open letter—that turned into a petition with 58,000 signatures—asking video conferencing companies to remove the paywall from their captioning services.
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Avidex has more than 20 years of experience addressing the AV needs of end users and businesses across several markets. Its clients include private corporations, education and cultural foundations, and commercial facilities.
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The Fluent FA-CVAS-10 is a 10-position wireless voice amplification system. The teacher/instructor wears a small transmitter and microphone which transmits clear audio (even when speaking through a mask) to small wireless speakers that can be set up throughout a classroom or training room.
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Listen Technologies Corporation, a provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 22 years, has partnered with ESS Audio, a sound system design and installation company in Poland. ESS Audio will distribute Listen Technologies’ Listen EVERYWHERE, ListenTALK, and ListenIR solutions in country.
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Initially, Artem designed a joystick glove to be able to play computer games one-handed. He then improved the device, turning it into an unusual hearing aid.
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Jonathan Moore argues that he actually hears better on videoconference than a traditional classroom setting because his students are sitting close to the microphone; in class, his students sometimes speak low or are seated too far away for him to hear clearly.
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Two letters were sent to the FCC supporting these standards: one from Reps. Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Don Young (R-Alaska), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, and one from Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)
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In this role, Nord will work with Listen Technologies’ partners to sell the company’s audio and content solutions to their customer bases. He will also oversee Listen Technologies’ outside and inside sales teams.
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Contacta, an assistive living specialist, announced the appointment of Exertis ProAV Australia, part of Stampede and Exertis ProAV, to serve as its value distribution partner to drive sales of its hearing loop and speech transfer systems in the region.
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ChatableApps announced the launch of “the world’s first universal hearing aid, using neuroscience-led artificial intelligence to enable those suffering from hearing loss to hear one-to-one conversations clearly, using an everyday smartphone and a standard pair of earbuds.”
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Designed to increase the effectiveness of hearing aids and cochlear implants, it can make a difference in alleviating “the daily grind of hearing-impaired patients, making hearing, easier.”
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The company’s expansion is said to be largely tied to updated guidance and increased flexibility provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which results in MA plans offering more supplemental benefits for 2020 and beyond.
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The organization decided that as there were other organizations selling products, the Charity’s most appropriate contribution in this important area of activity should be to provide impartial advice about the best products available to support people with deafness, hearing loss, or tinnitus.
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ExXothermic has several patents for its Wi-Fi streaming technology and has delivered Wi-Fi audio channels for use in assistive listening, fitness centers, waiting areas, hospitality, and other applications and environments around the world.
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In particular, the article stresses the importance of making certain that captions for lectures are accurate.
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