An electronic apparatus that allows people with severe hearing loss to recognize some sounds, especially speech sounds, and that consists chiefly of a microphone and receiver, a processor that converts speech into electronic signals, and an array of electrodes that transmit the signals to the auditory nerve in the inner ear.
A surgically implanted device that allows users to experience sounds as they occur by sending electrical signals to the nerve endings in the cochlea.
An implanted electronic prosthesis which provides a hearing percept to the recipient via functional electrical stimulation of the auditory nerve in response to sounds detected by a microphone and speech processor worn outside the body.
A device surgically placed on the head and designed to improve hearing for those who could not derive benefit from more traditional methods of amplification such as hearing aids.
Mechanical device that is surgically placed under the skin behind the outer ear (pinna) which converts sound signals into magnetic impulses to stimulate the auditory nerve. Can be beneficial for those with profound sensorineural hearing loss.
replacement of part or all of the function of the inner ear.
A controversial technique used to help people with hearing impairments by replacing a non-working cochlea. (See Cochlea).
a computerized device that a doctor surgically implants in the bone behind the ear
a computerized device that may restore useful hearing to persons with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss
a device for severely-to-profoundly deaf people who do not benefit from traditiona Cierra, Inc
a device for severely-to-profoundly deaf people who do not benefit from traditional hearing aids
a device implanted under the skin, behind the ear, that takes sound pressure waves and converts them to the electrical signals the nerve needs to get to the brain
a device that enables even profoundly deaf people to experience sound
a device that is implanted in the skull
a device that is placed in the ear to send signals from the ear to the brain
a device that is surgically implanted into the cochlea and aids the individual in hearing sounds through a magnet attached to a small body-worn computer
a device that is surgically inserted into the inner ear to electrically stimulate the auditory pathways, thus providing sound to deaf individuals
a device that is worn both externally and internally deep inside the skull
a device that performs the function of hearing
a device that provides direct electrical stimulation to the auditory nerve
a device that provides stimulation directly to the auditory nerve, bypassing damaged hair cells in the cochlea that prevent sound from reaching the nerve
a device that translates sounds into electrical signals that can be carried by the eighth cranial nerve to the brain
a hearing device implanted behind the ear that picks up external sounds and sends them to the brain as electrical signals
a hearing device that gets cosmetic clinics sound to the brain when a deaf ear can't
a hearing prosthesis to help profoundly deaf people Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis MEGA MERLOT Home Page MERLOT Home Page Metanexus fulldetails
a highly technical, medical device that electrically stimulates the hearing nerve
a medical device implanted during a routine medical operation designed to help children and adults (with at least a moderate-to-profound sloping hearing loss) communicate more easily
a medical device that is implanted into the head behind the ear of a deaf person
an artificial hearing device that aims to reproduce this piano keyboard-like organisation with electrodes that are inserted along the length of the cochlea
an artificial hearing device that can replace a damaged cochlea
an artificial hearing device, which transmits sound directly to the auditory nerve through electrical stimulation of the cochlea, bypassing the ear canal, ear drum, and middle ear bones
an "artificial inner ear," which partially takes over the job of the cochlea, the snail-shaped organ that translates sound energy into nerve impulses and sends those impulses to the brain for processing
an electro-magnetic amplification device that is surgically implanted within the inner ear and is appropriate for people with profound deafness who no longer benefit from hearing aids
an electronic auditory device that is surgically implanted inside the head
an electronic device, a small part of which is surgically implanted in the cochlea to provide direct electrical stimulation of the cochlear nerve giving a sensation of hearing
an electronic device (called an electrode array) that is surgically implanted into the cochlea in the inner ear
an electronic device designed to bypass the external and middle ear and excite the auditory nerve directly
an electronic device designed to provide sound detection as well as improved speech understanding and speech production
an electronic device designed to provide sound information for adults and children who have a sensorineural hearing loss ("nerve deafness") in both ears and obtain limited benefit from appropriate binaural hearing aids
an electronic prosthesis which, when surgically placed in the inner ear, partially performs the functions of the cochlear
an electronic prosthetic replacement for damaged cells in the inner ear
an option which may allow individuals to interact with the hearing world and to broaden their educational, occupational and social opportunities
a prosthetic device designed to provide hearing to patients with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss
a prosthetic device surgically implanted into the cochlea (inner ear) providing direct electrical stimulation to the auditory nerve
a prosthetic device that includes a surgically implanted electrode array placed in the cochlea
a prosthetic device that partially restores hearing function in individuals with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss
a prosthetic device that restores hearing to those who are too deaf to receive benefit from the use of hearing aids, and is an remarkable biotechnological innovation
a prosthetic replacement for the inner ear, surgically grafted onto the skull behind the ear and electronically stimulating the hearing nerve with small wires touching the cochlea (a spiral tube)
a proven medial option for severe to profound hearing impaired children who receive little or no benefit from hearing aids towards discriminating speech and developing speech, the representatives of Apollo Hospitals, Cochlear Ltd
a small, complex electronic device that can help to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
a small, complex electronic device that includes a microphone, a speech processor, a transmitter and receiver/stimulator, and electrodes
a small, complex electronic device used to treat severe to profound hearing loss
a small device that is surgically imbedded under the skin, behind the ear
a small device which is surgically implanted into the inner ear and provides sound perception to someone who would normally hear nothing
a small electronic device, a part of which is implanted in the cochlea of a deaf person so that it bypasses missing hair cells
a small electronic devices that is surgically implanted in the inner ear to help people with certain types of deafness hear
a small electronic device surgically implanted under the skin behind the ear
a small electronic device that provides a sense of sound to children and adults who have severe to profound hearing loss and who cannot hear and/or understand speech with hearing aids
a sophisticated electronic device designed to help moderate to profoundly deaf individuals who gain little or no benefit from hearing aids or other amplification devices
a sophisticated hearing aid
a surgically implantable device that provides hearing sensation to individuals with severe-to-profound hearing loss who do not benefit from hearing aids
a surgically implanted device designed to bypass damaged sensory cells in the inner ear (cochlea) and provide sound sensation to profoundly deaf individuals
a surgically implanted device that can help people with very severe and profound hearing loss hear sounds
a surgically implanted device that electrically stimulates the hearing nerve in the cochlea (inner ear)
a surgically implanted device that sends sound information via electrical stimulation directly to the auditory nerve, bypassing the damaged, missing or non-functioning sensory receptors (hair cells) located within the inner ear
a surgically implanted electronic device that helps provide sound to a person with severe sensorineural hearing loss
a surgically implanted prosthesis (receiver/stimulator and electrode array) that is activated by external components
a surgically implanted prosthetic device that electrically stimulates the hearing part of the inner ear (cochlea) and produces auditory sensation sufficient enough to enable many users who were previously deaf to understand speech without lipreading
a surgically installed electronic device that stimulates the nerves in the inner ear (cochlea)
a surgically placed device that enables severely hard of hearing and profoundly deaf people to hear sounds and speech when hearing aids are inadequate
a surgical treatment for hearing loss that
a technologically advanced medical device that simulates sound in the cochlea by electrically stimulating the hearing nerve
a tiny, electronic device that uses a microphone and speech processor to pick up sounds, which are routed through a transmitter
A medical device implanted deep in the ear near the cochlea.
A device surgically implanted which bypasses the hair cells of the cochlea and directly stimulates the auditory nerve to send signals to the brain. The two external components of the device are a headpiece receiver/microphone and a speech processor.
A device that is surgically implanted into the cochlea of the inner ear in individuals with severe to profound hearing losses that do not gain benefit from amplification or hearing aids. This device allows these individuals to perceive sound through the implant.
Medical device that bypasses damaged structures in the inner ear and indirectly stimulates the auditory nerve, allowing some deaf and hard of hearing individuals to learn to hear and interpret sounds and speech. Learn more about cochlear implants.
An electronic device that is implanted into the inner ear to provide electrical stimulation to the cochlea to enable perception of sounds.
medical device that bypasses damaged structures in the inner ear and directly stimulates auditory nerve to allow some deaf individuals to learn to hear and interpret sounds and speech.
A prosthetic device that enables a deaf person to hear sound. It consists of an internal coil with multiple electrodes that is surgically implanted in the cochlea, an external transmitter headpiece that attaches behind the ear by magnetic connection to the implant, and a processor that is either a BTE (behind the ear) model with microphone located there, or a body model worn at the belt with microphone on the headpiece. The processor and transmitter are connected by a cable. The CI does not restore natural hearing. See cochlear implants for more details.
An electronic device that receives sound and sends it to the nervous system which controls the hearing.
An electronic device, a portion of which is surgically implanted into the inner ear, that is designed to provide a sensation of sound to deaf individuals.
A device that helps improve the hearing abilities of many profoundly or totally deaf people by electrically stimulating the nerve which takes hearing messages from the ear to the brain, hence by-passing the damaged parts of the ear.
An electronic device surgically implanted to stimulate nerve endings in the inner ear (cochlea) in order to receive and process sound and speech. For profoundly hearing impaired children ages two years or older.
A small complex electronic device that is surgically placed (implanted) within the inner ear to help persons with certain types of deafness to hear. The hearing nerve must be intact to be considered for a cochlear implant.
A medical, electronic device that bypasses the damaged structures in the inner ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve. An implant does not restore or create normal hearing. Instead, under the appropriate conditions, it can give a deaf person a useful auditory understanding of the environment and help him or her understand speech. The implant is surgically placed under the skin behind the ear. An implant has four basic parts: a microphone, which picks up sound from the environment; a speech processor, which selects and arranges sounds picked up by the microphone; a transmitter and receiver/stimulator, which receives signals from the speech processor and converts them into electric impulses; and electrodes, which collect the impulses from the stimulator and send them to the brain.
An electronic prosthesis which stimulates the organ of Corti in the cochlea, thereby producing a sensation of sound in an otherwise deaf ear.
An electronic device that stimulates nerve endings in the inner ear (cochlea) in order to receive and process sounds, including speech. A microphone, a speech processor (miniature computer that changes sound waves into special coded signals), and a transmitter (coil that sends coded signals to internal parts) are worn externally A small receiver (changes coded signals into electrical pulses) and an electrode array (carries decoded electrical impulses to the hearing nerve) are surgically implanted.
Prosthetic for hearing that must be surgically implanted.
A cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted electronic device that can help provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing. The cochlear implant is often referred to as a bionic ear. Unlike other kinds of hearing aids, the cochlear implant does not amplify sound, but works by directly stimulating any functioning auditory nerves inside the cochlea with electrical impulses.