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National Search to Find Technologies That Improve Hearing Enhancement Products |
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BUFFALO, N.Y., May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer (T2RERC) University at Buffalo, announced today that they are conducting a nationwide search for technologies to improve assistive listening devices. Five problem statements identifying priority technology needs are the result of the International Stakeholder Forum on Hearing Enhancement, held last year in partnership with the RERC on Hearing Enhancement. At the forum, eighty-five manufacturers, researchers, clinicians, consumers, and technology developers identified current issues in the field, and developed a comprehensive list of consumer needs, business opportunities, and specifications for new technologies. The problem statements focus on finding improved technology in the areas of FM, inductive loop, and infrared assistive listening systems. They also address needs for improving earmolds and microphones. The needs identified include: computerized ear canal measurement, automated production, and advanced materials for earmolds, tabletop wireless directional microphones, wireless binaural hearing aids, and multimodal assistive listing systems that combine FM, infrared, and inductive loop technology. Other priority needs are outlined in the full problem statements. Researchers and technology developers should review the problem statements on-line at http//cosmos.buffalo.edu/hearing/. Each problem statement contains information on why the technology is needed, the current ``state of the practice'', and the specifications for needed technology. Researchers with applicable technologies can submit proposals using an on-line form at the website (http://cosmos.buffalo.edu/hearing/submit.html). All submissions will be evaluated based on: * State of development and cost/time to complete * Potential impact on the need area * Limitations of the technology * Possible barriers to commercialization If the technology looks promising, a project team member will contact the submitter to discuss the technology and get additional information. T2RERC then actively disseminates the technology proposal to a wide range of interested manufacturers in the hearing enhancement industry. Throughout the process T2RERC maintains close contact with the technology developer. This service is provided at no charge to either the technology developer or manufacturer. The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology Transfer (T2RERC) advances methods, technologies and products, through collaboration with all stakeholders, to improve assistive technology devices and services. The goal is to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through new or improved assistive technology devices. The project on hearing enhancement is sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), U.S. Department of Education (DOE), Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC)- Mid-Atlantic Region. |
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