Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Summary
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http://www.scientificamerican
.com/article/induction- hearing-
loop/
In this chapter, much was covered about
the versatility of a small, simple electronic
component called a telecoil. A telecoil
can double the functionality of hear-
ing aids, and it is a cost-effective way to
improve signal-to-noise ratio for both
speech understanding and music enjoy-
ment. Induction systems improve the
quality of life for individuals with hear-
ing loss in the home, workplace, and
both private and public venues without
the trouble of managing and maintain-
ing other external devices. Consumers
should consider taking greater advantage
of telecoils and induction technology, and
advocating for induction technology use
in their communities. Hearing profes-
sionals can do their part by introducing
this technology, increasing awareness,
and becoming an advocate for the clients
they serve.
Selected Audio-
Video Resources
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Hearing Loop Demonstration:
https://www .youtube.com/
watch?v=_3XoVrUjfaY
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Numerous Telecoil and Hearing
Loop Videos from the Hearing
Loss Association of America
(HLAA): https://www.youtube
.com/user/hearinglossaa
References
American National Standards Institute.
(2003).
Specification of hearing aid
characteristics
(ANSI S3.22-2003).
Melville, NY.
Greenemeier, L. (2009, October 19).
A loopy idea that works: Using tele-
coils to turn hearing aids into mini
loudspeakers.
Scientific American
. Re-
trieved from http://www.scientific
american .com/article/induction-hear
ing-loop/
International Electrotechnical Commis-
sion. (2006).
Electroacoustics — Hearing
aids—Part 4: Induction loop systems for
hearing aid purposes—Magnetic field
strength
. Geneva, Switzerland.
Myers, D. G. (2010, February). Progress
toward the looping of America—and
Selected Print Resources
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http://www.audiology.org/
resources/consumer/
Documents/20101021_Telecoil_
factSheet.pdf
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http://www.hearingloss.org/
sites/default/files/docs/HLAA_
Telecoil_Brochure.pdf
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http://www.hearingloop.org
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http://www.loopamerica.com
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http://www.hearingloss.org/
content/get-hearing-loop
