Bluetooth Accessory for Hearing Aid Users

[Mike Temporale]

http://www.elihearing.com/Docs/EliInfo1.htm

"The ELI Ear-Level Instrument (Figure 1) is the smallest audio Bluetooth device on the market, with dimensions of 27 mm x 16 mm x 11 mm and a weight of 5.2 grams. Three pins connect it to any behind-the-ear hearing aid that uses a Europlug standard direct audio input (DAI) connector (Figure 2). The pins on the ELI module rotate 270 degrees to accommodate either a right or left hearing aid. ELI provides bidirectional digital communication between a Bluetooth-enabled digital cell phone and a hearing aid. Since the signal being transmitted between these devices is digital, it is not subject to the same sources of interference as other types of wireless transmission, such as analog FM or analog inductive transmission."



I have no experience or knowledge in the realm of hearing aids. I and my family have been lucky, I guess. Apparently when you use a hearing aid and a cellphone there are some feedback issues. This is a smart solution to the problem. If you're in this situation, or know of someone that is, you should check it out.

[Mike Temporale]

http://www.elihearing.com/Docs/EliInfo1.htm

"The ELI Ear-Level Instrument (Figure 1) is the smallest audio Bluetooth device on the market, with dimensions of 27 mm x 16 mm x 11 mm and a weight of 5.2 grams. Three pins connect it to any behind-the-ear hearing aid that uses a Europlug standard direct audio input (DAI) connector (Figure 2). The pins on the ELI module rotate 270 degrees to accommodate either a right or left hearing aid. ELI provides bidirectional digital communication between a Bluetooth-enabled digital cell phone and a hearing aid. Since the signal being transmitted between these devices is digital, it is not subject to the same sources of interference as other types of wireless transmission, such as analog FM or analog inductive transmission."



I have no experience or knowledge in the realm of hearing aids. I and my family have been lucky, I guess. Apparently when you use a hearing aid and a cellphone there are some feedback issues. This is a smart solution to the problem. If you're in this situation, or know of someone that is, you should check it out.

[lobber]

AT LAST!!! I've been wondering why no-one has come up with this solution for us deaf people! Having to take my hearing out to use the phone all the time is a real pain, and I find that existing bluetooth headsets just do not supply enough volume or clarity to use them. They also are unusable for me in a noisy handsfree environment such as the car, or the computer server room!

Now if I can find one of these available in Europe or somewhere in the US who is willing to ship one to me, then I will certainly be buying it to try. Maybe I can even do a review for the site?



I'm all excited now.

[Newsboy]

I have to agree that there are limited solutions out there for us Hard of Hearing folks. If I can get my hands on one soon I'll give it a try and report back. Looks promising though.