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Editor’s Picks: Top-25 ‘Hearing Review’ Feature Articles in 2018
Published on January 2, 2019

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Last week, we showcased the most important news items in The Hearing Review during 2018. This week, we’ll present the Editor’s Picks for the 25 most important feature articles featured in Hearing Review during the past year, listed in chronological order.
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James Jerger, PhD
The Remarkable History of Right-Ear Advantage, by James Jerger, PhD (January 2018 HR)
For good reasons, the auditory system of humans evolved with a right-ear advantage (or left-ear disadvantage) as speech processing required more of the brain. Dr Jerger takes readers on a remarkable journey of the auditory system and looks at some of the interesting implications of right-ear advantage in terms of binaural processing, speech understanding, and amplification.
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Melanie A. Ferguson, PhD
Hearing Aids for Adult Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss: An Interview with Melanie Ferguson, PhD, by Douglas Beck, AuD (January 2018 HR)
Dr Ferguson and Dr Beck discuss the evidence for how hearing aids benefit adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss, as well as Dr Ferguson et al’s systematic review on the subject which was recently published in the Cochrane Database.
How Should Modern Hearing Aids Be Programmed for Verification with REM? By Erica D. Koehler, AuD, and Neil A. Wright, AuD (February 2018 HR)
You’re not alone if you ask, “Should I turn off the advanced features when doing REM?”

SPECIAL REPORT: Hearing Care and “Value-based Reimbursement” in Medicine, by Lena Kauffman (March 2018 HR)
John Bakke, MD, Barbara Weinstein, PhD, Gabrielle Saunders, PhD, and David Blanchard explain how the new world of “value-based” or “outcomes-based” reimbursement is changing medicine, and how it may end up revolutionizing audiology and hearing healthcare.
Real-life Applications of Machine Learning in Hearing Aids, by Oliver Townend; Jens Brehm Nielsen, PhD; and Jesper Ramsgaard, MA (April 2018 HR)
A look into the present and future of hearing aid processing and post-fitting adjustments for patients.
These Hearing Aids Make Everything Sound Digital!By Marshall Chasin, AuD (April 2018 HR)
In a “blind taste test,” patients should not be able to tell the difference between analog and digital hearing aids. Here are some possibilities (and potential remedies) if the disparities do indeed actually exist.
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Todd Ricketts, PhD
Real-ear, Cognition, Speech-in-Noise, and More: An Interview with Todd Ricketts, PhD, by Douglas Beck, AuD(April 2018 HR)
Dr Beck interviews Todd Ricketts, PhD, of Vanderbilt University about how many people actually purchase hearing aids each year, what we can and cannot say about hearing loss and dementia, the RECD and speech in noise measures, and more.
Mythbusters’ Myth #4: I Have to Discuss the Audiogram, by Mary Beth Jennings, PhD; Christopher Lind, PhD; and Nerina Scarinci, PhD
How often have we looked into the faces of our clients and their families as we describe the audiogram only to find anxious, blank, or confused faces staring back at us?
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Figure 3. Porter’s Five Forces. From Glaser and Traynor 2018.2 Reprinted with permission from Plural Publishing.
Survival Strategies in a Competitive Hearing Healthcare Market, by Robert M. Traynor, EdD, MBA(June 2018 HR)
Dr Traynor offers his perspectives on industry consolidation and the current major trends that could influence strategies of an independent practice owner.
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Victor Bray, PhD
WEBINAR: Depression, Hearing Loss, and Treatment with Hearing Aids, by Victor Bray, PhD, sponsored by Hamilton CapTel
An overview of important research into hearing loss, depression, loneliness, dual-sensory losses, and other chronic conditions, as well as an update about current research into treatment with hearing aids, assistive devices, and other options.
Clinical Speech Audiometry in the Age of the AERP, by James Jerger, PhD(July 2018 HR)
Dr Jerger explores two different ways to think about clinical speech audiometry relative to assessing total listening effort: 1) Altering the task from repetition to decision, and 2) Evaluating the response evoked by the decision via an AERP paradigm.
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Anu Sharma, PhD
Cortical Neuroplasticity in Hearing Loss: Why It Matters in Clinical Decision-Making for Children and Adults, by Anu Sharma, PhD, and Hannah Glick, AuD (July 2018 HR)
With a better understanding of cortical brain changes associated with hearing loss, the potential to develop objective brain-based tools (ie, biomarkers) increases. Drs Sharma & Glick explain how the brain actually changes in response to sound.
Effects of Amplification on Cortical Electrophysiological Function, By Sridhar Krishnamurti, PhD, and Larry Wise, AuD (July 2018 HR)
A review of the possible use of speech-evoked CAEP as an objective hearing aid validation measure, data suggesting the clinical value of CAEPs for assessing cortical changes from amplification, as well how we might use this data in audiology services to demonstrate patient benefit.
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Figure 1. Risk factors for dementia. Image used with permission from [i]The Lancet.[/i]
Nine Risk Factors Associated with Dementia, by Dennis Hampton, PhD (August 2018 HR)
Revisiting the 2017 Lancet publication that includes hearing loss as a major risk factor for dementia.
eAudiology: Shifting from Theory to Practice, by Joseph Montano, EdD; Gina Angley, AuD; Colleen Ryan-Bane, MS; William Campbell, MClSc, et al (September 2018 HR)
A concensus statement that provides recommendations to hearing care providers for integrating eAudiology into their existing practice as a means to reach new patients, enhance patient care, and increase the value of their services.
Pediatric Amplification, Noise Management, and Incidental Learning, by Douglas Beck, AuD; Elaine Ng, PhD, and Maureen Doty Tomasula, AuD(September 2018 HR)
Should noise reduction algorithms be used in pediatric hearing aid fittings? Here is an examination of the rationale and arguments from the literature which generally support the use of advanced noise-reduction techniques and technologies for children.
Using Audiology to Extend a Musician’s Career, by Marshall Chasin, AuD (October 2018 HR)
An introduction to a special issue designed to helping musicians, and those who like to listen to music, extend their playing careers and listening enjoyment.
OTC: Let’s Get on the Same Page! By Karl Strom (October 2018 HR)
Now that we’ve defined (at minimum) what an OTC hearing device should look like, maybe it’s time to start defining a minimal standard for what a professional hearing aid fitting should look like.

We’re Going to Have to Move! By Dennis Van Vliet, AuD
Dr Van Vliet describes a recent clinical encounter in which the engineer-patient ultimately embraced and accepted his amplification.
Audiologic Considerations for People with Normal Hearing Sensitivity Yet Hearing Difficulty and/or Speech-in-Noise Problems, by Douglas L. Beck, AuD; Jeffrey L. Danhauer, PhD; Harvey B. Abrams, PhD, et al (October 2018 HR)
Hearing care professionals often encounter people who complain of hearing difficulties and trouble hearing in noise, but when tested, present with hearing sensitivity and thresholds that are within “normal limits.” This article reviews the audiological evidence regarding this unique population.
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Figure 1. The chicken/hearing aid pricing analogy used by Dr Valente in his patient counseling readily shows how different services—in this case, the various states of preparation in a chicken dinner—result in widely different prices for what are essentially the same meal.
Coupler and Real-Ear Performance between PSAPs and Hearing Aids, by Adam Voss, AuD, Kristi Oeding, AuD, A.U. Bankaitis, PhD, John Pumford, AuD, and Michael Valente, PhD(November 2018 HR)
Before jumping to the conclusion that any PSAP and/or OTC hearing device would be suitable for the many different types of hearing losses, we need to look at their coupler and real-ear performance data. This study suggests current PSAPs are suitable for mild losses only.
A Comparison of Automated Real-Ear and Traditional Hearing Aid Fitting Methods, by Paula Folkeard, AuD; John Pumford, AuD; Parvaneh Abbasalipour, MSc; Nicole Willis, and Susan Scollie, PhD
Several “autoREMfit” systems have been developed to assist in hearing aid fittings. This article evaluates the Audioscan VerifitLINK, that could be integrated into any manufacturer’s software, and documents its performance in target matching during hearing aid fitting.
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Donald Nielsen, PhD
CEDRA: A Consumer Questionnaire to Detect Disease Risk Before Hearing Aid Purchase, by Donald W. Nielsen, PhD (December 2018 HR)
The free CEDRA questionnaire, which is designed to identify the risk of diseases with ear and hearing symptoms to help maintain consumer safety while dispensing hearing aids and other hearing amplification devices when licensed providers are not involved.
Evaluating Select Personal Sound Amplifiers and a Consumer-Decision Model for OTC Amplification, by Ron Leavitt, AuD, Ruth Bentler, PhD, and Carol Flexer, PhD (December 2018 HR)
OTC hearing devices are coming, but how should they function and for whom should they be recommended? Six case studies are presented, with the results showing that people with true moderate hearing loss may not be well served by what has been characterized as a “consumer-decides” model of care.
Development and Clinical Applications of the ORCA Repeat and Recall Test (RRT), by Christopher Slugocki, PhD, Francis Kuk, PhD, and Petri Korhonen, MSc (December 2018 HR)
Appreciating the unique difficulties related to speech understanding in noise and working memory is critical to tailoring individualized interventions in hearing healthcare. The Repeat and Recall Test shows promise as a tool for better hearing aid fittings.

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距离2018年还有短短3天的时间，听力行业通讯联合行业内各大制造商、服务商、经销商，收集汇总了2017年行业内发生的大事记，在即将结束的2017年里，为中国听力行业在听力发展进程中画上一个圆满的句号。
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　　Natus对GN大北旗下的Otometrics（耳听美）收购业务宣告完成。
　　2月
　　奥迪康中国绿Plus平台超大功率助听器 小老虎、魔法师等上市
　　力斯顿中国推出了精灵系列标准式耳道机及一系列支持手机编程调试的助听器
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　　耳之家APP上线。目前注册验配师5000余人，另有部分听障人士及听障儿童家长。
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　　欧仕达推出入门级助听器悦声，市场价格在1000-1800元之间
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　　我的奥迪康APP上线。可提供产品真伪查询、维修进度查询。
　　唯听中国推出Unique 优逸系列新品
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　　斯达克中国推出妙迷你RIC可充电助听器，全新SurfLink迷你伴侣，妙muse系列，爱风Halo 2系列，爱声Axio系列助听器
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　　听觉有道推出贝尔通品牌挚音（Ally）系列无线助听器
　　瑞听推出全新OTC助听器Vigor与Eggo
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　　欧仕达无线智能IA平台助听器上市
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　　西嘉听力云作为一项革新的远程听力服务登陆中国
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　　听觉有道推出贝尔通博德（Bold）系列超大功率助听器
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　　SONOVA集团CEO Lukas Braunschweiler 宣布退休， Arnd Kaldowski 将从明年4月1日起正式接任CEO职务。
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　　峰力中国举办第9届助听器验配师大赛。
　　斯达克Starkey任命Brandon Sawalich为集团总裁
　　听觉有道成为大北听力集团旗下贝尔通Beltone品牌在中国地区的总代理。
　　听觉有道在四川、山东、江苏等地增加18家门店，目前直营店面共有120多家。
　　“耳之家”收购“听客来”。
　　海之声听力成立河北分公司、浙江分公司、江西分公司。
　　海之声成立大北区管理中心。
　　海之声新增15家听力中心。目前共有116家听力中心。
　　丽声与瑞士博瑞峰建立战略伙伴关系
　　天籁之音听力在长春、杭州和南昌开设新的听力中心
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　　丽声荣获“福建省科技型企业 ”称号与“福州市产品质量奖 ”称号
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　　Moxi Now获得最佳设计奖。
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　　瑞声达将在5年内向中国残疾人福利基金会捐赠价值人民币1000万元的助听器，开展“集善工程——（瑞声达智能聆听）助听行动”。

　　瑞声达携手中国听力医学发展基金会，共同发起“听力健康畅享未来”公益项目。
　　斯达克获颁北京爱尔公益基金会2017年度合作伙伴奖。
　　斯达克“世界从此欢声笑语”中国项目走进甘肃。

　　峰力与多个省市残联合作开展“ 峰力爱心助听”项目。
　　Sivanto集团与中国残疾人福利基金会、中国听力语言康复中心共同发启的“德国西嘉助听器·多彩之声助听行动”, 捐赠中国残疾人福利基金会价值1200万助听器和300万元儿童康复教育基金项目资金。

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　　海之声总公司被广东省青少年发展基金会授予广东希望工程爱心企业。
　　百助与中国听力医学发展基金会联合成立公募基金“百助公益基金”，参与腾讯99公益日之听障儿童护理包项目。
　　爱可声与多个省市残联合作开展“爱可声传递助听”项目。
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　　在留言区能够准确说出下图4个助听器的具体品牌及系列名的前10位朋友，可以赢得由峰力赞助的双肩背包或斜挎包一个。

　　友情提示：图中的4个助听器均是17年在国内最新发布的产品哦。

For decades, the hearing assistance of any kind has been seen as something meant for our grandparents, but the fact is hearing loss affects people of all ages starting as early as early 20’s. Because of this, many believe eventually everyone will be wearing some sort of hearing device in the near future. Hearing devices can both improve our ability to hear sounds and with new technology continuously being developed, they can be discreet and comfortable.
Recently, Hearing Aids have made their way to the forefront of the news. Like with all news, when loads of information become available it can sometimes become hard to sift through the information to understand. Because of this, we’ve sifted through and have trimmed down the important information to provide you with the basics when it comes to deciding whether going down the Hearing Aid trail or if you could get away with an OTC Hearing Aid.
Noted in a recent blog titled, “The Hearing Gap: Accessibility and the Consequences of Hearing Loss,” one of the many reasons people who needed hearing assistance did not get help was because often hearing loss was not a priority for policymakers. For years, hearing loss straddled the lines between being a healthcare issue, a public health concern, and a lifestyle issues.
Luckily, our Senators were listening and became aware of the difficulties associated with hearing loss and the undeniable benefits surrounding making OTC Hearing Aids accessible. Last summer the Senate’s near-constant gridlock came to a rare agreement giving Senator, Elizabeth Warren, a bipartisan legislative win. The Senate voted 94 to 1 to pass a broad Food and Drug Administration bill, the “Over the Counter Hearing Aid Act. The act contained a measure written by the Massachusetts Democrat specifically designed to provide greater public accessibility and affordability with over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. The OTC Hearing Aid Act enables adults with the detected mild-to-moderate hearing loss to access OTC hearing aids without visiting or being seen by a hearing care professional.
While the FDA continues to regulate hearing aids it does not consider OTC Hearing Aids to be medical devices when labeled for recreational or any other use by individuals with normal hearing. Yet, specific safety regulations related to sound output levels apply to these products. It is important to note, per the FDA’s website there are currently no products that can claim to address hearing loss that are or claim to be OTC hearing aids within the meaning of section 520(q) of the FD&C Act as amended by FDARA.
Currently, hearing aids continue to be restricted [medical] devices, for which sales must follow applicable federal and state requirements overseen by the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) including monitoring by a medical professional.
It is important to note, while the OTC Hearing Aid Act is wonderful news and will provide those with mild hearing issues some assistance, it is not meant for someone with any significant hearing loss. If you suspect you suffer from any form of hearing loss, please visit our website to take advantage of your FREE hearing exam near you today. It is always best to lean on the safe side and have your hearing tested.
Should you need a hearing aid, our Lucid Certified Hearing Specialists will be able to help you identify and give practical advice on what hearing aids are available to you. Our specialists will provide you with recommendations on particular models, so you can be confident you’re making the right choice. To keep them working effectively and safely, you need a proper diagnosis from a licensed professional, and regular visits for follow-up and maintenance. Hearing care professionals ensure you are fit properly. This can save you thousands of dollars in future medical costs you’re risking by self-diagnosing and choosing over-the-counter hearing aids that provide more amplification than you need and can result in further hearing damage.
In closing, it is important to note TWO FACTS should you suspect hearing loss.
#1 According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders only 1 of 5 people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wear one.
#2. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found in a 12-year study conducted by their neurology department that untreated hearing loss increased the risk for dementia.
THE FINE DETAILS: 
Below are the details of The OTC Hearing Aid Act provided by Congress.gov.
The bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to categorize certain hearing aids as over-the-counter hearing aids and issue regulations regarding those hearing aids.
The regulations for over-the-counter hearing aids must: (1) provide reasonable assurances of safety and efficacy; (2) establish output limits and labeling requirements; and (3) describe requirements for the sale of hearing aids in-person, by mail, or online, without a prescription.
State and local governments may not establish or continue in effect requirements specifically applicable to hearing products that are not identical to FDA requirements and that restrict or interfere with the servicing or sale of over-the-counter hearing aids.

In many wearable devices, wireless connectivity is quickly becoming more commonplace, instead of a feature found only on high-end devices. Wireless technology makes it much easier for users to control their device, ultimately helping to make the user experience more enjoyable and increase adoption. Still today, making control adjustments (e.g., volume control, program selection, etc.) on a hearing aid can be challenging. Users can make adjustments manually by selecting the one or two small buttons on the device. Some may be able to do this while it is still on the ear, but others may have to remove it beforehand. Another option requires using a dedicated manufacturer specific remote control, or a relay device (a larger unit typically worn around the neck), if operations using a smartphone are desired. Most hearing aids available today don’t possess the ability to communicate directly with smartphones, so this additional unit is needed in order to convert the proprietary radio link hearing aids use into a standard Bluetooth[sup]®[/sup] link smartphones can understand.  
 
Since many people today already carry and use smartphones, using it to communicate with and control the user’s hearing aids has by far the most appeal. Adding to its ease-of-use, custom smartphone applications feature intuitive icons and touch controls which are friendly for all levels of technical understanding. For hearing aids, these apps allow users to easily check their devices’ battery levels, and optimize program or volume control settings of left and right hearing aids individually. Other features can include alerts to incoming texts or phone calls, or the use of RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indicator) to help locate a misplaced hearing aid.
Using wireless technology, audio can be streamed digitally to the hearing aid from an external source such as a sound system or a television equipped with an ancillary device. This can provide a more immersive entertainment experience for the wearer, with better audio quality. Wireless technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) now provide the opportunity to deliver better and more discrete user experiences for hearing-aid wearers. Several hearing aid manufacturers have enabled BLE in their hearing aids by creating a direct radio link between the device and smartphone, eliminating the need for a relay or third-party unit.  
 
Within any hearing aid form factor(from Behind-the-Ear (BTE) to Receiver-in-Canal (RIC)), the designer must arrange the receiver, the battery and associated circuitry, user controls for volume adjustment and program switching, and the audio digital signal processor (DSP) and associated peripherals including memory and now a Bluetooth radio transceiver. One or more microphones are usually needed, to enable background-noise cancellation and directional sound pick-up. The power consumption of the additional radio subsystem must also be considered to minimize any impact on the overall system to avoid demanding a larger, heavier battery to supply more energy.


 

System-in-Package (SiP) solutions can help overcome the space limitations of miniature devices by integrating several components into a single package.
 
Designed specifically for hearing aids, Ezairo[sup]®[/sup] 7150 SL is a wireless-enabled audio processing hybrid module which can easily be integrated into a standard BTE shell. Based on the programmable Ezairo 7100 digital signal processing (DSP) platform, the miniature hybrid module features precision quad-core architecture. Ezairo 7150 SL provides multi-protocol wireless support, is optimized for 2.4 GHz license- free radio bands, and is compatible with BLE as well as custom protocol variants to deliver ultra-low-power stereo audio streams. To store important hearing aid parameters, Ezairo 7150 SL provides 2 Mb of non-volatile memory (EEPROM).
To further assist with development, ON Semiconductor has produced a complete reference design of an Ezairo 7150-SL based BTE hearing aid, including the hybrid module, required passive components, and 2.4 GHz radio antenna to help designers develop and refine their own device. The reference design is comprised of fully- assembled hardware, a sample Android™ application, and firmware for stereo audio streaming via a remote dongle and Control over BLE.



Multi-protocol wireless support enables advanced hearing aid features such as Control over Bluetooth Low Energy (CoBLE) using a smartphone or tablet, and audio streaming via a remote dongle that plugs into the standard audio output jack of the source equipment. The audio streaming protocol uses a proprietary low-latency radio link that consumes very little power (only about 4-5 mA off a standard Zinc-Air hearing aid battery).

The stereo audio streaming feature allows users to hear audio from any external source like televisions or car radios through the use of a small transmitter dongle. The dongle can also operate in remote microphone mode, further enhancing the user’s listening experience in challenging situations, like noisy environments or class rooms where the speaker might be far away.</p><p>
Advanced features, especially wireless connectivity, hold the potential to revolutionise quality of life for hearing aid wearers. Physical space constrains have been a key factor in limiting progress, but sophisticated integration techniques and new radio technologies have now helped to enable wireless connectivity, such as Control over BLE and low-latency audio streaming, without the need for bulky relay devices. These features now set the scene for dramatic improvements to the end-user experience, helping to transform hearing aids from a device someone needs to use into one they’ll want to use.

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高度灵活经认证的蓝牙5无线系统单芯片(SoC)提供更快的数据率及更多功能，同时尽可能延长系统电池使用寿命

2017年2月24日 — 推动高能效创新的安森美半导体(ON Semiconductor，美国纳斯达克上市代号：[url=http://www.onsemi.cn/PowerSolutions/ir.do?lctn]ON)，藉推出最新的产品使公司处于超低功耗无线互联的最前沿的地位。高度灵活的、超微型的多协议蓝牙5无线系统认证的单芯片（SoC）RSL10能够支持物联网和互联的健康与保健行业中兴起的先进无线功能，而不影响电池使用寿命或整体系统尺寸。该器件的目标应用包括如健身追踪器和智能手表等可穿戴，智能门锁和照明或电器等电子设备。
RSL10充分利用蓝牙低功耗技术增加的数据率吞吐量能力，同时优化功耗。精密的SoC以卓越的整体功率配置，为宽广范围的应用提供不可思议的高能效，包括在接收模式和深度睡眠模式下的行业最佳的峰值Rx。不同于竞争方案，它适用于1.2 V和1.5 V电池的应用，并提供1.1 V至3.6 V的电压范围，无需一个外部DC - DC转换器。
高度集成的双核架构基于用户可编程的ARM® Cortex®-M3处理器，提供达48 MHz的时钟速度和支持2.4千兆赫（GHz）专有协议栈的灵活性，还采用超低功耗的32位Dual-Harvard数字信号处理（DSP）系统，支持信号处理密集型应用，如无线音频编码解码器。
安森美半导体模拟方案部执行副总裁兼总经理高腾博(Bob Klosterboer)说：“可穿戴设备和健康与保健设备的进展不断促进系统尺寸的减小和电池使用寿命的优化，我们发挥几十年来针对助听器开发超低功耗系统单芯片（SoC）的经验和专长，开发了这种方案，为功耗设立了新的基准。”
为了加快客户设计入选和客户产品面市进程，安森美半导体现提供一个完整的开发平台，包括硬件板、软件工具、完整的文档集和广泛的蓝牙协议和固件配置文件库。目前提供的RSL10 SoC样品，采用超微型5.50平方毫米51引脚WLCSP封装。计划4月底将可提供6x6毫米48引脚QFN的样品。

新的16通道DSP系统提供优异声音品质及舒适度，配合高端设计，而新的预适配DSP提供常用数字特性但无须计算机适配


Semiconductor，美国纳斯达克上市代号：ONNN)专门为助听器设备应用而设计RHYTHM™系列预配置数字信号处理(DSP)系统，最新增加了两款新器件。

RHYTHM R3920是一款16通道器件，配备了针对高端助听器应用的先进算法。而RHYTHM R3110为入门级助听器市场带来了噪声消减及反馈消除等新特性。两款新器件都符合所有外形因数助听器设计的严格需求，均衡顾及高性能与高能效。
R3920以其功能集和灵活性配合当今的先进助听器应用。这器件提供十六通道宽动态范围压缩(WDRC)，使听力学家能够自由地进行精微粒度适配。R3920集成的iSceneDetect™环境分类算法识别不同声音环境，然后自动选择最适当的模式，提供高品质、定制的音频体验。R3920的另一项新特性——脉冲噪声消减监测并衰减尖锐的脉冲型噪声如碗碟哐啷声，假如沒这特性，助听器用户会觉得很不舒适。对于助听器制造商而言，R3920能使用安森美半导体现有R3910八通道DSP相同的外壳程序(shell)、电路图及设计，可帮助现有客户将产品极快速轻易地上市。
R3110为新兴地区及入门级市场带来了噪声消减及反馈消除特性。R3110是一款整体方案，不要求计算机适配或过多基础架构，故可推动在这些市场的采用。R3110提供预适配的听力学参数，无须软件工具及培训，简化应用过程。这器件能配置多种模式，如单麦克风或双麦克风、耳鸣掩蔽器或拾音线圈。
安森美半导体听力方案及消费者健康高级总监Michel De Mey说：“我非常高兴我们的RHYTHM系列添增的两款新器件，与我们现有预配置的DSP相辅相成。这些产品使制造商能够拓展市场，满足更多助听器用户的特定需求。

用于听力健康的Ezairo® 7100 DSP系统级芯片(SoC)荣获2014中国年度电子成就奖之年度最具潜力的医疗健康新技术奖

2014年9月4日 –推动高能效创新的安森美半导体(ON Semiconductor，美国纳斯达克上市代号ONNN)的Ezairo 7100系列集成电路及封装混合电路荣获今年的中国年度电子成就奖(China ACE Awards)之“年度最具潜力的医疗健康新技术奖”。Ezairo 7100系列的处理能力是前代系统的5倍，对先进助听器及听力植体设备制造商而言是重大进步。

2014中国年度电子成就奖由中国知名电子媒体《电子工程专辑》、《电子技术设计》和《国际电子商情》支持，表彰在中国大陆推动创新电子设计的技术、公司和人物。

Ezairo 7100系列经过专家小组遴选后，入选“年度最具潜力的医疗健康新技术奖”领域之最终5款候选产品，经由该3家媒体之网站用户在China ACE项目网页投票胜出。获奖技术的评选标准包括促进电子设计的突破性发展、为电子制造商开拓新市场、相比以前技术及竞争产品提供设计卓越及对市场产生重要影响的新技术。

安森美半导体听力方案及消费者健康高级总监Michel De Mey说：“安森美半导体很高兴获得这项殊荣，它表彰了我们为医疗应用提供精深的使能技术。听力是我们医疗研发团队的一项主要焦点，但同时我们也提供用于医疗成像、便携医疗设备、植体设备及远程病患监测系统的技术。安森美半导体贯彻目标，提供突破性、高性能的技术，帮助我们客户开发领先市场的产品。”

Ezairo 7100是业界集成度最高及能效最高的单芯片方案之一。它独特的四核架构采用24位公开可编程CFX数字信号处理器(DSP)内核构建。加入ARM® Cortex-M3处理器支持无线协定，并以特殊错误修正及音频编码支持与DSP内核相辅相成。此系统还包含一个专门用于音频处理的HEAR可配置加速器引擎，以及进行高能效时域滤波的新的滤波器引擎。当此系统结合非易失性存储器及无线收发器时，即构成完整硬件平台。

虽然Ezairo 7100中的主要信号处理功能在逻辑模块中采用硬连线，但它是一款可编程DSP，能以软件实现额外的信号处理功能。这公开架构的设计专门用于助听器及听力植体设备，使制造商能够快速回应不断变化的市场需求。

这系列采用65纳米(nm)工艺技术制造，集成了模拟前端电路及无与伦比的110 dB输入动态范围，从而提供高声音精度及高品质。可编程滤波器引擎支持44 μs的超低延迟音频通道，提供优异的功能，如堵耳效应(occlusion)管理。增加的集成无线控制器兼容近场磁感应(NFMI)及射频(RF)无线技术，支持无线收发器高效地传输及收发数据。

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Enabling wireless connectivity in hearing aids, Ezairo® 7160 SL is an open-programmable DSP-based hybrid module that supports Bluetooth® Low Energy and other 2.4 GHz wireless protocols.
What's Included in Ezairo 7160 SL
Ezairo 7100 Digital Signal Processor (DSP): Includes a high precision, quad-core architecture that delivers 375 MIPS without sacrificing power consumption.
RSL10 Radio IC: Industry's lowest power Bluetooth 5 certified wireless transceiver supporting industry's lowest power Bluetooth Low Energy and proprietary 2.4 GHz protocols
EA2M: 2 Mb EEPROM memory for storing important hearing aid parameters and firmware

Development Tools
Ezairo Preconfigured Suite
Open-Programmable Evaluation & Development Kit (EDK)

安森美前期预配置算法的DSP芯片，也是目前性价比比较好的方案

Artificial intelligence, coupled with advanced sensing devices, is rapidly changing the world around us,” Starkey Hearing Technologies Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering Achin Bhowmik said. “We are proud to introduce these transformational technologies into the world of hearing aids to both optimize the users’ hearing experiences and enable them to continuously monitor and improve their overall health besides treating hearing loss, reducing the associated risks of dementia, anxiety, and social isolation.”
The integrated 3D motion sensors inside Livio AI enable the hearing aids to detect movement, track activities, and recognize gestures. The hearing aids communicate with each other and compatible mobile accessories to deliver meaningful, real-time feedback about users’ overall body and cognitive health and fitness.
This technology may allow people to take a proactive and personal approach to treating hearing loss, which has been linked to various health issues including dementia, cognitive decline, anxiety, stress, social isolation, and an increased risk of falling.
Livio AI is reportedly the first device utilizing the ears to help users better understand not only how to improve their overall health and wellness, but also the deep connection between treating hearing loss and reducing health risks. This helps to improve key areas of wellbeing by reconnecting users to the people, places, and activities they love.