SoundMap is the core technology for Philips HearLink hearing instruments. This course will train Hearing Care Professionals on the various technologies that encompass SoundMap, including advanced noise processing, advanced amplification with SNR adjusted compression and new feedback cancellation technology
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Course created on April 30, 2019
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course learners will be able to describe how new amplification strategies combine noise reduction and directionality in a concerted effort to clean the signal before it is amplified.
- After this course learners will be able to describe the new anti-feedback system that uses inverse phase cancellation and a new technology that eliminates static and dynamic feedback.
- After this course learners will be able to explain how speech understanding can be optimized by adapting compression to the noise level of a specific environment.
Agenda
0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
5-20 Minutes | SoundMap Noise Control |
20-40 Minutes | SoundMap Amplification and Compression |
40-55 Minutes | SoundMap Feedback Canceller |
55-60 Minutes | Summary |
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Erin Reichert is the Director of Professional Services and is responsible for Audiology Services as well as Customer Care. Her primary focus is to create world-class support and service in every interaction. Prior to her current position, she held various positions of increasing responsibility within the company, most recently having been Manager of Audiology Services. Erin received her Master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by SBO HearingUS, Inc. in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on SBO HearingUS, Inc. products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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