Cross-Modal Sensory Boosting to Improve High-Frequency Hearing Loss: Device Development and Validation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High-frequency hearing loss is one of the most common problems in the aging population and with those who have a history of exposure to loud noises. This type of hearing loss can be frustrating and disabling, making it difficult to understand speech communication and interact effectively with the world.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the impact of spatially unique haptic vibrations representing high-frequency phonemes on the self-perceived ability to understand conversations in everyday situations.

Methods

To address high-frequency hearing loss, a multi-motor wristband was developed that uses machine learning to listen for specific high-frequency phonemes. The wristband vibrates in spatially unique locations to represent which phoneme was present in

SUBMITTER: Kohler I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11008433 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature