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Model-Based Hearing Aids Project
Description:
In
the past, significant progress in developing the technology of hearing
aids (including theoretical foundations, algorithms used and the
clinical evaluation and optimization of techniques for individual
patients) has been achieved.
On top of that the quality of medical care has advanced to a higher
level. Nonetheless, the demands of the technology especially in complex
listening situations, as well as customisation and operation of the
equipment could not yet be satisfied. A reason for this is the lack of
implementation of new findings from hearing research, acoustic research
and development of algorithms for improving the performance of
technical hearing aids (i.e. especially conventional hearing aids). An
important part of hearing aids is the individual fitting for different
needs, especially when considering the fact that each person has a
different type of hearing impairment.
The joint project started on January 1st 2008. Its goal is to
consequently implement models coming from different research
disciplines (e.g. electro-acoustics, psychoacoustics, hearing
physiology, individual psychology, audiology, hearing aid acoustics)
and domains of application (e.g. room acoustics, speech processing,
audio technology, hearing aid technology, hearing aid fitting,
marketing) into hearing aids. The result would be innovative technical
hearing aids which meet the demand of the hearing impaired. Through
consequent interconnection and interaction between model developers,
algorithm developers and application and development teams the
improvements of conventional hearing aids would be substantial. The
synergy between hitherto largely separate development teams working on
conventional and implantable hearing systems also offers the opportunity
for mutual enrichment.
Partners:
Research:
University of Applied Sciences Oldenburg / Ostfriesland /
Wilhelmshaven, HörTech GmbH, Hannover Medical School, University of
Giessen, University Hospital of Cologne, University of Oldenburg
Transfer and implementation: Hörzentrum Oldenburg, Siemens Hearing Instruments
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