To The Rescue: How AI Can Help You Hear
Hearing expert Nish Vasant of Fresh Hearing, talks us through some of the latest AI-driven technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of today’s hearing aids, enabling devices to learn and adapt to the user’s environment. Using algorithms, they can distinguish between different sounds, featuring real-time speech enhancement – for example, they can isolate a single voice in a noisy room: “Not being able to hear someone because of background noise is one of the most common issues that patients come to us with,” explains Nish Vasant, who has spent many years in the industry. Nish established Fresh Hearing with the aim of providing patients with the very best diagnostic hearing tests and the very latest technology-driven hearing aids.
The integration of Bluetooth is now standard, while enhanced technology has also enabled the development of smaller designs without sacrificing performance. Taking technology one step further are hearing aids that have sensors that monitor heart rate, detect falls and track physical activity.
At Fresh Hearing Nish and his team of experts are always one step ahead with the very latest devices.
PHONAK AUDÉO INFINIO SPHERE
The Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio represents a significant leap in hearing technology.
• Dual-Chip Technology: The Infinio Sphere is powered by two advanced chips, the ERA and DEEPSONIC. The ERA chip handles core functions such as sound quality and connectivity, while the DEEPSONIC introduces real-time AI processing which separates speech from background noise.
• Improved Speech Understanding: The technology uses millions of sound samples to provide an unrivalled signal-to-noise ratio making conversations clearer in noisy settings.
• Enhanced Connectivity: The Sphere supports Bluetooth LE Audio, enabling compatibility with a wide range of devices, and offers twice the streaming distance, giving seamless audio streaming.
• Durability and Design: The device is designed for robust performance with water and dust resistance plus a rechargeable battery with up to 16 hours on a single charge.
• Real-Time Adaptability: Unlike traditional hearing aids, the Infinio Sphere constantly adapts to changing environments, ensuring users can engage in conversations effortlessly.
OTICON INTENT
The Oticon Intent hearing aid combines innovative features tailored to provide a personalised and adaptive auditory experience.
• 4D Sensor Technology: This technology captures data on the user’s acoustic environment, head movements, body activity and conversation to adjust sound processing, enhancing speech clarity by up to 15 per cent in challenging environments, making it ideal for dynamic lifestyles.
• Deep Neural Network (DNN) 2.0: The Intent uses AI-powered sound processing to deliver clearer sound and provides improved access to soft speech reducing listening effort.
• MoreSound Intelligence 3.0: This feature provides precise noise suppression ensuring balanced sound in noisy settings, offering users 35 per cent better access to speech cues.
• Comprehensive Connectivity: It supports Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast for direct streaming and hands-free communication with iOS, android and select Windows devices. Its compatibility with the Oticon Companion app enables remote adjustments and personalised settings.
• Rechargeability: The Intent offers 20 hours of use on a full charge, with rapid charging options. A 15-minute charge provides four hours of usage.
• User-Centric Design: Sleek and discreet, this has self-calibrating speakers for better sound precision and easy fitting.
Fresh Hearing
65 Lower Deardengate
Haslingden BB4 5SN
01706 215479
freshhearing.co.uk
