A Loopy Idea That Works: Using Telecoils to Turn Hearing Aids into Mini Loudspeakers
Monday, October 19, 2009 - 15:21
in Mathematics & Economics
Whereas standard behind- and in-the-ear hearing aids work well in relatively quiet, more intimate settings, these devices often lose their effectiveness in larger, public spaces where background noise puts the hard of hearing at a disadvantage. Although the technology to solve this problem--induction-loop systems that broadcast sound directly to hearing aids and cochlear implants--has been available for years, implementation has lagged, advocates say, because not enough is being done to promote their use. [More] ...