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Volume 11
Auracast: Revolutionizing Accessibility in Audio
Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) and its associated features represent an advanced wireless audio technology, designed to deliver high-quality sound with minimal power consumption to all users. In contrast to standard Bluetooth, which can be power-hungry and limited in functionality, Bluetooth LE Audio offers more efficient, faster, and clearer audio transmission. This is particularly crucial for hearing aids, where both battery life and sound quality are paramount. By incorporating Bluetooth LE Audio, hearing aids can stream audio directly from various devices—such as smartphones, TVs, and public broadcasting systems—with lower battery drain. This technology enhances both usability and convenience, introducing a line of new features and making it revolutionary in the hearing care industry.
Using Bluetooth (And Personal Hearing Aids) for Live Music Performance
Chasin and Morris investigate the common question from performing musicians who wear hearing aids with Bluetooth wireless transmission enabled regarding if they can use their personal amplification as in-ear monitors.
Volume 10
Will Bluetooth Auracast™ Broadcast Audio Will Become the Next-Generation Assistive Listening System?
While a standard has been developed for Bluetooth Auracast™, there is not yet a commercial device. When available, this technology will be one more tool in our toolbox to improve communication access.
What is Bluetooth and Is It Secure?
CanadianAudiologist.ca sat down with Steve Armstrong of SoundGoodLabs to talk about Bluetooth.
Volume 3
How to Hear Better in the Car
Hearing in the car is a challenging listening environment for people with hearing loss. Peter Stelmacovich provides us with some possible technological solutions.
Is Induction Loop Technology Old News?
Tim and Mike tell us why the Induction Loop continues to be the most practical, convenient and reliable system available for assistive listening in public places.
An Overview of Hearing Instrument Wireless Technology
In this issue’s entry, Samidha Joglekar provides a basic overview of wireless technology in hearing instruments, and touches upon some of the research areas being examined with the implementation of this wireless technology.
Volume 1
Hearing Aids Made for iPhone®
Jennifer Groth tell us how ReSound is using MFi (made for Apple) technology and the low energy feature of Bluetooth to provide direct connectivity between hearing aids and Apple devices.
Bluetooth Technology – Part I
Wayne Staab and Steve Armstrong answer the questions “What is So Great About Bluetooth?”