Unusual Hearing Aids

Varibel is a Dutch invention, invented in 2006

I came across  this interesting news while I was browsing, it's about hearing aids generally but more on variation of hearing aids specifically.  The title tells it all.

a. Varibel - the glasses that hears

These hearing device is specially designed for the elderly population - free from aesthetically unpleasing and technologically limited traditional hearing aids. The special feature of this hearing aids is in term of its directionality. If conventional hearing aids can offer maximum directional sensitivity of + 4.0 dB, this invention could cater up to + 8.2 dB. Testimonials from users claim that they could hear speech better in noisy event such as in birthday party. The device has four interconnected microphones on both of its frame legs, which selectively intensify sounds from the front (desired sound) while dampening surrounding noise (unpreferable background noise).

b. Disposable Hearing Aids ?

Have you heard of Insound Medical Lyrics ? It is a deep fitting dispobale hearing aids. It's neither a middle ear nor a cochlear implant, it is just fitted at a closer proximity to the eardrum. Previously, the fitting was eligibily done by the ENT specialist only, but now audiologist can do it too.This design has unbeatable cosmetics and improved sound quality as it is claimed to be free from distortion due to wind noise. Deep placement in the canal allows natural sound perception.The device also offers easier phone use.Lyrics is disposable after the battery ceases within 120 days. No removal is needed till the battery die and so listening 24/7 is possible! Use it during shower, exercise or even sleeping! 

3. Solar Power Hearing Aids


 Towards eco-friendly and cost-efficient product, this invention brought hope for hundreds of people in developing countries.American Academy of Audiology has awarded the Humanitarian award for Solar Ear, a Brazil-based company.This is a good news for people with low income or for those who are living in places with unreliable electrical supply.