Background Stories - a series of articles which offer a scientific background to
the various features and technologies.
Audéo
Design
Audéo Personal Communication Assistant provides the performance a new generationdemands
in a look they will accept, even embrace. Audéo is the ultimate tech-accessory for an active lifestyle.
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Audéo New Generation
It is well-known that traditional hearing instruments reach only a small portion
of people with hearing loss, especially those in the younger age group, 50-65. Audéo PersonalCommunication
Assistant (PCA) is a breakthrough for reaching this population. Stylish,discreet and packed with leading-edge
features, Audéo is a blend of state-of-the-arttechnology and cutting-edge design. Audéo PCA offers a
new generation of clients theperformance they demand in a look they will embrace, even aspire to own.
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Audéo Features
Audéo effectively addresses the primary requirements of an active, younger generation
- enhanced clarity and improved understanding in background noise. It offers them theperformance they
demand, in a stylish, discreet look they will accept.
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Audéo New Direction
Traditional hearing instrument marketing not only does not appeal to younger baby
boomers,the stigma it perpetuates can actually further alienate them from products that could potenti-ally
be very useful to them. To catch their attention and overcome misconception and stigma,Phonak supports
Audéo Personal Communication Assistant (PCA) with the edgiest campaign inthe company’s (and probably
the industry’s) history.
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Savia DataLogging
with User Preference Tuning
Savia DataLogging with User Preference Tuning opens up new possibilities for the
counseling and fine tuning process. These unique features allow a much more focussed communication between
the hearing instrument wearer and the hearing care professional. Volume changes made by the client in
daily life are analyzed and an appropriate fine tuning suggestion is computed for each hearing program.
The hearing care professional has objective data at hand which allow for unambiguous interpretation
of client complaints and efficient intervention. This increases the efficiency of fitting sessions and
contributes to a satisfying fine tuning process. Furthermore, data on average wearing time and manual
program selection are collected and displayed during the follow-up appointment. This allows for targeted
counseling of the client.
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The anatomy of Savia
Savia, Phonak’s first class hearing instrument family is consistently focused on
natural, effortless hearing in all listening situations. To achieve this goal, a number of innovations,
including novel signal processing strategies, unique fitting tools and breakthrough technological features
have been developed. These allow Savia to precisely navigate through all the listening situations of
daily life and to continuously adapt to the acoustic environment. With Savia speech intelligibility
and effortless hearing even in difficult environments are ensured leading to an exceptional level of
user satisfaction.
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EduLink
- Building the Link between Hearing, Understanding and Learning
Development of speech and language in children is a continuous process, in which
the first years of life are of the greatest importance (see Stollman, 2003 for review). Normal function
of the auditory sensory organs and the central auditory pathways is a prerequisite for the normal development
of speech and language in children (Stollman, 2003). For a number of children the process of developing
speech and language is hampered and their ability to communicate effectively does not develop in a straightforward
fashion. During the past decade the subject of (central) auditory processing disorders has received
a growing amount of attention because of the possible link between auditory processing disorders and
learning disabilities in general, and language impairment in particular. (Stollman, 2003) To better
understand Auditory Processing Disorders, it is important to understand auditory processing of spoken
language and the way it influences a person’s ability to communicate and learn.
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Valeo
with SoundSelect
There is no “ideal” signal processing strategy for every type of hearing loss and
hearing situation. The compression strategy chosen (WDRC, SC or linear) depends very much on the client’s
individual audiogram, personal preferences and habits, as well as the immediate listening situation.
This makes multi-signal processing hearing instruments the best choice for catering to clients’ needs
across a broad range of situations and for increasing overall satisfaction. From the profile presented
by the client’s audiogram, Valeo with SoundSelect Manager appraises the client’s needs and automatically
selects the most likely compression strategy for each hearing program. This not only increases spontaneous
acceptance of the hearing instrument, it also reduces fine-tuning and follow-up appointments. With SoundSelect
Manager, tuning the compression strategy in each hearing program is simple, intuitive and client-oriented.
This development brings out the full potential of flexible hearing program design.
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Perseo
Hearing needs and preferences can be very individual, with marked differences from
one person to the next in the same hearing situation. So, in addition to compensating for measured hearing
loss, an advanced hearing system also must cater to specific personal requirements, and simply and effectively
be customizable to individual client needs.
The Perseo hearing system, with its PersonalLogic
and dual-program automatic function, is the first to meet the challenge. Perseo can be “tailored” to
the client’s needs as part of the fitting process. This aspect is crucial to improving long-term satisfaction,
and to ultimate fitting success.
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RECDdirect for Supero
The acoustic properties of the auditory canal may vary widely according to the auditory
canal’s shape and size, especially in children but also in adults. These variations can impair fitting
accuracy if standard RECD values are used. RECDdirect is an optional fitting tool for Supero, developed
by Phonak, that measures individual RECD quickly and reliably. The one-step procedure allows more accurate
fitting with minimal active wearer cooperation. RECDdirect measurement is built into the fitting software,
and facilitates the best possible acoustic fitting – simply, quickly, and with very little additional
equipment.
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Supero Digital Multi-Mode
Signal Processing
Meeting the needs of people with severe to profound hearing loss places enormous
demands on a hearing instrument system. It has to make the most of narrowed residual dynamic range and
the hearing instrument needs to accommodate marked individual
differences in the optimal
amplification strategy for compensating for severe to profound hearing loss. There also must be flexibly
adjustable protection against loud sound peaks, that precisely tracks the discomfort threshold.
Supero
meets these demands using digital MultiMode Signal processing and an effective system for frequency-dependent
output limiting.
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