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CAD: Computer Assisted Design Makes Hearing Aids More Comfortable
Computer assisted design, or CAD, is used to design and develop cars, homes, tools, machine parts and anything else that has three dimensions. Hey, a hearing aid has three dimensions so
could CAD improve hearing aid wearing comfort through the development of a hearing device that fits the ear of the wearer with pinpoint precision? It already has.
Unitron Hearings U.shell
The two biggest complaints audiologists hear from patients is that the sound quality isnt right and the hearing device doesnt fit correctly its too loose or getting stuck or creating discomfort. Unitron Hearing, with a 40-year history, has eliminated many of these complaints with the development of CAD software designed to create a more comfortable hearing device.
The fitting process still begins with a visit to the audiologist who takes an impression of the patients ear. This impression is then sent off to Unitron where its scanned into a computer to create a 3-D image of the impression. From this scan, the manufacturing technician is able to develop precise measurements for the device to ensure that its comfortable to wear.
Once the computer image of the device is complete, it can then be turned into an actual, working hearing aid that fits each user with absolute comfort. After the outer shell is created, the inner workings of the device are put into place and set for the specific needs of the patient according to the audiologists examination results. Boost the higher frequencies, soften the mid-range just a bit the perfect fit and the perfect settings for the most natural, most comfortable hearing experience for the wearer.
Heres Another Benefit
How do fewer visits to the audiologist sound? With analog measurements of hearing device dimensions, adjustments and tune-ups were the norm. A patient might have to visit the audiologist numerous times to ensure a comfortable listening and wearing experience.
No more. Using Unitron Hearings CAD software for hearing aid design, its usually one trip to the audiologist and youre outta there. Cool. And, if a remake is needed, it wont take long because the CAD system will point out the source of any discomfort.
Better fit, clearer sound and wearing comfort even if you work long into the night Unitron Hearings CAD software delivers what hearing aid wearers want comfort and sound quality in one, neat little package.
The Unitron Hearing product line quality sound and wearing comfort regardless of which product you select.
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