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Individually Adjustable Signal Processing Algorithms for Improved Speech Intelligibility with Cochlear Implants

Authors: Büchner, Andreas; Edler, Bernd; Kiral-Kornek, Isabell; Ostermann, Jörn

AES Convention 129 · Paper 8163 · November 2010

Abstract

Thanks to the development of cochlear implants (CIs) the treatment of certain hearing impairments and even deafness has become possible. However, up to now individual adjustments of the speech processing within a cochlear implant are limited to an unequal amplification of different frequency bands. As the perception of speech among patients differs beyond just loudness, improvements concerning individually adjustable signal processing are to be made. A novel approach is being presented, which aims on increasing the intelligibility for patients by extending common speech recognition tests to allow for an optimized speech processing tailored to the patient's needs.

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Published in
AES Convention 129
AES Convention
129
Paper number
8163
Publication date
November 6, 2010
Session subject
Speech Processing
Affiliation
Hörzentrum Hannover, Hannover Medical School, Germany; Leibniz Universität Hannover, Hannover, Germany (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper