Innovation Station

According to MarkTrak VIII and an online hearing aid survey in 2017, approximately half of all hearing aid wearers are dissatisfied with the sound of their own voice. Signia Nx employs a new technology called Own Voice Processing (OVP). With OVP, the wearer’s own voice is detected and processed separately from external sounds. The hearing aid detects when the wearer speaks and applies a dedicated setting, which differs from when only external sounds are present. This way, the general gain setting for speech understanding remains untouched.

Company: Sivantos
Level: Advanced
Format: Lecture
1 CE Available

The verification of hearing instrument performance is a crucial component in the overall fitting process that helps ensure beneficial client outcomes. Attendees will learn about the latest binaural fitting and verification capabilities of the system, and enjoy a demonstration of the exciting new VerifitLINK automated fitting tool that allows efficient and accurate hearing instrument programming by connecting the fitting software directly with the REM equipment.

Company: Audioscan
Level: Advanced
Format: Lecture
1 CE Available

There is a growing amount of evidence linking a person’s general well being and hearing health. Recently, there has been an explosion of devices designed to track overall health and activity. Also, artificial intelligence is becoming more common in everyday products and technologies. All of these factors can now be put together to provide the patient with the best hearing and information of general well being and activity. With co-advancements in hearing aid and sensor technologies, Starkey Hearing Technology is developing the next-generation human-computer interface; a multipurpose hearing aid that takes artificial intelligence to the next level. Starkey is redefining the hearing aid by augmenting the human sensory system by allowing patients to not only hear better, but to live a better, active, and healthier life.

Company: Starkey Hearing Technologies
Level: Advanced
Format: Lecture
1 CE Available

The digital revolution of healthcare has enabled consumers to take greater ownership of their hearing health, and is shaping the services that tomorrow’s population needs. Consumers looking for more personalized hearing solutions and services, to participate as an active partner in their healthcare, data-based predictions to understand what’s best for them before an issue arises, and prevention through monitoring of hearing and health status over time. An introduction of two apps, HearingFitness and RemoteCare will be described and demonstrated during this presentation.

Company: Oticon
Level: Intermediate
Format: Lecture & demonstration
1 CE Available

The Acouva Hearable is an extremely innovative product from a world class team that brings new technology and design to an evolving space. This True Wireless In Ear Bluetooth Hearable will allow hearing professionals to customize the sound settings for individuals with mild hearing loss. Our patented technology improves fit, sound, & battery life. Also, the form factor is much smaller and stylish than those currently in the market. The Acouva team has successfully launched cutting edge products like the Lyric in the past, and we believe this Hearable will be a disruptive solution in the space.

Company: Acouva
Level: Intermediate
Format: Lecture & demonstration
1 CE Available

At Phonak, we envision a world where everyone enjoys the delight of hearing and therefore lives a life without limitations. In order to provide the best hearing solutions, optimized patient care, and unparalleled connectivity, Phonak had to develop a proprietary 2.4 GHz chip that handles a full set of protocols. Prior to SWORD, no commercial radio chip fulfilled these requirements. SWORD is a made-for-all hearing solution that allows highly individualized care solutions including remote support for both the patient and clinician.

Company: Phonak
Level: Intermediate
Format: Lecture
1 CE Available