Environmental adaptation
Adjusts the hearing aid settings for you in real time. Chooses the settings using the sounds around you, your location, or other information using:
- sound
- location tracking (GPS)
- other information.
Manufacturers may use the following terms:
- environmental classifiers
- environmental adaptation
- advanced sensors (accelerometer, GPS).
Ear-to-ear communication
Allows a pair of hearing aids to work together. Settings such as volume or listening programs can be changed at the same time from one side.
Information can be shared between them to improve sound quality, comfort or ease of use.
You can:
- coordinate control settings such as volume or programs
- share information to help select microphone modes
- adjust other features to improve sound quality, comfort or ease of use.
Manufacturers may use the following terms:
- bilateral synchronisation
- binaural coordination.
Rechargeability
Allows you to recharge your hearing aids like your mobile phone and means you don’t have to use small, non-rechargeable button batteries.
Manufacturers may use the term lithium battery.
Device control
Allows you to choose your desired hearing aid program or volume setting. They can be changed using your phone or controls on your hearing aid. Manufacturers may use the following terms:
- in-app control
- programmable push-button or switch
- tap control.
Artificial intelligence
Uses smart computing to find patterns to help find settings or solutions you like. It can also help make decisions about your hearing aids for you. Uses information such as your location or past settings choices.
Manufacturers may use the following terms:
- artificial intelligence
- machine learning
- neural networks
- deep learning.