hearing aid 2016 IEEE PAPER





Auditory-model based assessment of the effects of hearing loss andhearing-aid compression on spectral and temporal resolution
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Most state-of-the-art hearing aids apply multi-channel dynamic-range compression (DRC). Such designs have the potential to emulate, at least to some degree, the processing that takes place in the healthy auditory system. One way to assess hearing-aid performance is

Two Different Percutaneous Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Abutment Systems: Comparative Clinical Study
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INTRODUCTION The bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) system was initially developed by Bone-an- chored hearing devices have been commercially available in the market since 1988. BAHA has been used for patients who cannot benefit

Bimodal Stimulation with Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid in Cases of Highly Asymmetrical Hearing Loss
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OBJECTIVE: Bimodal stimulation is a possible treatment for asymmetrical hearing loss, wherein 1 ear is stimulated with a cochlear implant and the other is stimulated with a hearing aid. This emerging indication has gained significance over the last few years. However,

Patients' Experience of Motivational Interviewing for Hearing Aid Use: A Qualitative Study Embedded within a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
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Abstract Objective: The aim was to explore patients' accounts with regard to their experience of taking part in a pilot study evaluating the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled

Smartphone-Controlled Hearing Aid
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With modern programmable chips, electronic devices have been blessed with much more powerful computational capabilities. However, hearing-aid products seem to be lacking behind. Currently, hearing-impaired users would have to go through professional

Description of tinnitus and its relation to discomfort level in a group of elderly hearing aid wearers.
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EVALUATION OF SOUND CLASSIFICATION USING MODIFIED CLASSIFIER AND SPEECH ENHANCEMENT USING ICA ALGORITHM FOR HEARING AID
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Abstract Hearing aid users are exposed to diversified vocal scenarios. The necessity for sound classification algorithms becomes a vital factor to yield good listening experience. In this work, an approach is proposed to improve the speech quality in the hearing aids

Effect of Multichannel and Channels Free Hearing Aid Signal Processing On Phoneme Recognition in Quiet and Noise.
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Older adults with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) find it difficult to understand speech especially, in noise. Hearing aid is one among the rehabilitative option available to them. Even with advent in hearing aid technology, adequate benefit for

Probabilistic 2D localization of sound sources using a multichannel bilateralhearing aid
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Modern hearing aids typically use multiple microphones, which allow for advanced spatial filtering techniques (eg beamforming) to be used. To be effective, these algorithms need to be steered intelligently, such that the source of interest is enhanced whereas interfering

PROGRAMMABIS MASTER HEARING AID WIm ADAPTIVE NOISE REDUCTION USING A'111.5320-20
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ABSTRACT A 111.9320-20-based coprocessor in a PDP11/73 was choosen as key elesent of a programmable digital master hearing aid. The system includes 16 bit A/D and D/A with antialiasing filters, progrannable attenuators and a touch screen tetenal for patient

MULTIBAND LOUDNESS CORRECTION HEARING AID
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ABSTRACT A new multiband loudness correction algorithm for digital hearing aids has been implemented an a digital signal processor (TMS320C25, TI). The short-time amplitude spectrum of the Input signal is amplified and compressed according to patient specific

System-Level Power Optimization for a S D/A Converter for Hearing-AidApplication
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Abstract:This paper deals with a system-level optimization of a back-end of audio signal processing chain for hearing-aids, including a sigma-delta modulator digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and a Class D power amplifier. Compared to other stateof-the-art designs

A new tool for subjective assessment of hearing aid performance: Analyses of Interpersonal Communication
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The performance of two different adaptive beamformer approaches in environments close to reality were investigated. They were subjectively evaluated via questionnaires and focus group discussions. Additionally, a new tool was tested, to assess how well video analyses

Design of Reconfigurable Digital Filter Bank for Hearing Aid
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Abstract: A hearing aid is an electroacoustic device for improving the hearing ability of hearing impaired. It should be designed such that it is able to adjust the magnitude response of arbitrary input frequencies, have low power consumption for reasonable battery life,

Digital Filtering In Hearing Aid System For The Hearing Impaired
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Abstract:A great proportion of human population suffers from hearing loss. Hearing loss is a measure of shift in auditory system compared to that of a normal ear for detection of a pure tone. But with the availability of modern day technologies and the recent developments in

Design of a portable system for chronic stimulation of the auditory nerve, ahearing aid for the sensory deaf
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The most commonly observed effect is a square law perception in with the perceived loudness is proportional to the square of the applied voltage. Subjects must have an intact cochlea. Fidelity is good. Eiectrode placement can literally range over the entire body. An

Performance and Preference of an Automatic Hearing Aid System in Real-World Listening Environments
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People encounter a wide variety of acoustic environments every day. Hearing aid users, therefore, need devices that can accommodate a diverse range of acoustic environments. One hearing aid program to accommodate all encountered listening situations is not

EVALUATING AND COMPARING PERFORMANCE OF DIFFERENT SHAPES IN DESIGNING DIAPHRAGMS FOR IMPLANTABLE HEARING AID
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The ear is a sensitive organ which receives sounds and converts its motion waves to an electrical signal and sends it to the brain. The human ear is able to understand frequencies between 20 Hz and 20 kHz. The ear includes three different parts: external ear (for

Investigation on sound localization performance in a virtual acoustic environment designed for hearing aid users
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Abstract Sound localization performance in binaural reproduction systems using acoustic crosstalk cancellation filters and loudspeakers relies on head-related transfer functions and has been previously examined in several studies on normal-hearing listeners. For

Performance Analysis of Adaptive Filters for Noise Cancellation in Audio Signal for Hearing Aid Application
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Abstract: This paper represents the experimental development of software and hardware configuration to implement adaptive algorithms for noise cancellation in audio signal processing for hearing aid applications. Adaptive FIR filters play an essential role in many

A Smartphone App-Based Digital Hearing Aid with Sliding-Band Dynamic Range Compression
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Abstract:Listeners with sensorineural hearing loss have degraded speech perception due to frequency-dependent elevation of hearing thresholds, reduced dynamic range, and increased temporal and spectral masking. Signal processing in hearing aids for such

FPGA Prototype Implementation of Digital Hearing Aid from Software to Complete Hardware Design
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Abstract:The design and implementation of digital hearing aids requires a detailed knowledge of various digital signal processing techniques used in hearing aids like Wavelet Transforms, uniform and non-uniform Filter Banks and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). In this

An Aid for the Hearing Impaired
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Abstract: Sign language is a language which is used for communication between the hearing/speech impaired people along with others who understands it. Sign language relies on sign patterns, ie, body language, orientation and movements of the arm to facilitate

Music Aid-Towards a Collaborative Experience for Deaf and Hearing People in Creating Music
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ABSTRACT This paper explores the possibility of breaking the barrier between deaf and hearing people when it comes to the subject of making music. Suggestions on how deaf and hearing people can collaborate in creating music together, are presented. The conducted

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