An electronic instrument that amplifies sound for a hearing-impaired user
A hearing aid uses a built in microphone to make sounds louder so that you are able to hear more comfortably. Hearing aids are battery-operated and are usually worn in or around your ear. They are available in different shapes, sizes and types. In the UK, you can either get a hearing aid free from the National Health Service or buy one privately from a registered hearing aid dispenser.
a miniature electronic instrument that makes sounds louder. Sounds are picked up by a microphone, processed and amplified to accommodate the specific nature of the hearing loss, and directed to the wearer's ear. Hearing aids vary in style (completely-in-the-canal, in-the-canal, in-the-ear, behind-the-ear) and in technology (analog, digitally programmable, digital). Current hearing aid technology processes speech and environmental sounds to optimize speech understanding, and keep sound levels audible and comfortable.
A hearing aid consists of a receiver and amplifier of sound. All sounds in the environment are amplified with the same intensity. A hearing aid does not sort, process or discriminate amoung sounds. Because someone is wearing a hearing aid it does not mean that the person can hear normally. Aids do not correct hearing, but they improve hearing in some people. They may enable someone to hear a voice even though he or she may not be able to understand words.
Any wearable instrument or device designed for, or represented as aiding or compensating for impaired or defective human hearing, and any parts, attachments or accessories of such instrument or device.
An instrument that amplifies sound to assist persons with hearing loss. They are distinguished by where they are worn: in the ear (ITE), in the canal (ITC), completely in the canal (CIC), behind the ear (BTE), or on the body.
Apparatus or mechanical device used by persons with impaired hearing to amplify sound. Same as amplification device.
an electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing
a conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person
a battery-operated, electronic device, which amplifies and changes sound to allow improved communication
a battery-powered, electronic device that amplifies
a device aid
a device consisting of a microphone, an electronic amplifier, and a receiver
a device that amplifies sound
a device that can amplify sound waves in order to help a deaf or hard-of-hearing person hear sounds more clearly
a device that increases the loudness of sounds in the ear of the wearer
a device that is used to increase the loudness of the sound reaching the ear of a person with a hearing difficulty
a device used to correct for loss of hearing
a device used to help hard-of-hearing people
a good idea if you have enough hearing in that ear to make it worthwhile
a machine, and can never duplicate the true sound that people with normal hearing experience, but it will help the person take advantage of the hearing that remains
a miniature, battery-powered sound amplifier system with a microphone that picks up sound waves and converts them into electrical signals
an electronic assistive device that is most often worn behind
an electronic, battery-operated device
an electronic, batteryoperated device that amplifies and changes sound to allow for improved communication
an electronic device consisting of a microphone, an electronic amplifier, a loudspeaker and a battery
an electronic device that is battery operated which and also amplifies as well as changes sound to allow for improved communication
an electronic device that picks up sound waves with a tine microphone
an electronic device that receives sound, amplifies it, and transmits this stronger sound down the ear canal into the ear
an electronic device which is inserted into the outer ear canal
an electronic device with a small microphone that amplifies weak sounds through a small speaker
a small device worn either in the ear canal or just behind the ear canal
a small device worn inside or next to the ear that makes sounds louder for people who cannot hear well
a small electronic device that catches sound and delivers it to
a small electronic device that fits inside or behind the ear
a small electronic device that fits into the ear
a small instrument worn in or behind the ear that amplifies speech and other sounds to a comfortable listening level
a sophisticated sound amplifier
a valuable device that needs to be handled with care
a wearable electronic device for correcting hearing loss by amplifying sound
An amplification device to assist persons with various hearing loss. They may be worn in the ear (ITE), in the canal (ITC), behind the ear (BTE), or on the body. The newest development is a programmable hearing aid.
A device worn behind the ear, in the ear, or (rarely) on the body by persons with hearing loss. It amplifies sound and requires the presence of hair cells for effectiveness.
electronic device that brings amplified sound to the ear.
An electronic device which is utilized by an individual with hearing loss to amplify sound and therefore make the sound more audible.
An electronic device that is designed to couple to the ear and to amplify and deliver sound to the ear. A basic hearing aid consists of a microphone, amplifier and receiver.
An electronic device that conducts and amplifies sound to the ear.
A device worn by an individual which amplifies sounds.
An electronic device that amplifies sound and directs it into the ear. A hearing aid consists of a microphone, an amplifier (makes the signal louder), and a receiver (loudspeaker). Sound usually enters the ear through an ear mold worn in the ear. The most common style of hearing aid for children is a behind-the-ear hearing aid in which the hearing aid fits behind the top and back part of the ear and connects via a small tube to the ear mold. For adults, the most common hearing aid is one that is worn inside the ear canal.
Device with a sound receiver and an earmold that fits into the ear; amplifies speech and environmental sounds.
