Two new directions in speech processor design for cochlear implants

Ear Hear. 2005 Aug;26(4 Suppl):73S-81S. doi: 10.1097/00003446-200508001-00009.

Abstract

Two new approaches to the design of speech processors for cochlear implants are described. The first aims to represent "fine structure" or "fine frequency" information in a way that it can be perceived and used by patients, and the second aims to provide a closer mimicking than was previously possible of the signal processing that occurs in the normal cochlea.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acoustic Stimulation / instrumentation*
  • Auditory Perception
  • Cochlea / physiology
  • Cochlear Implants*
  • Hearing Loss / rehabilitation*
  • Humans
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Prosthesis Design
  • Prosthesis Fitting