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Visible Speech Mapping or VSM utilizes actual live speech (family member(s) or significant other) as the input signal for “seeing the benefit” of hearing aids. It allows one to see what you hear in real time. This provides an interesting and familiar stimulus for the patient and the family and, at the same time, live speech is the type of signal the hearing instrument is required to process. VSM provides a dynamic presentation of how much “speech” is reaching the patient’s eardrum. When measured in the unaided ear canal, VSM is used to counsel the patient and third party on the effect the hearing loss on understanding speech (by showing how much speech is inaudible.) A better understanding of the hearing loss usually makes it easier for the patient and the family to accept and commit to rehabilitative help. By utilizing this instrument to allow the patients to “see” their hearing loss and also “see” how certain hearing aid designs can help restore hearing capability, the patient benefits from getting a clear picture of what sounds they are missing.
When using the VSM, it is easy to perform tests to objectively access clients who report discomfort with their own voice. It has also been found to be effective in rapidly and accurately programming hearing instruments for fitting and troubleshooting.
Click on the thumbnails below to see larger versions of the VSM screens.
GN ReSound introduces ReSoundAIR™ - the High-Frequency, High Performer. ReSoundAIR digital hearing instruments are specifically designed to provide optimum gain, stability and wearer comfort to those with high frequency hearing loss. Every model incorporates unique ComforTec™ technology- a set of optimized hardware and software features now revolutionizing high-frequency fittings. ComforTec resolves common wearer frustrations with this type of fitting, such as occlusion, over-amplification of lower frequency sounds, and excessive feedback.
