Widex Allure: Balanced Focus and Awareness in Real Life
Course: #41265Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 71 Reviews
This course discusses the balance between focus and awareness for hearing aid users, arguing that this should not be reduced to the simple metric of signal-to-noise ratio. It then considers the results of a survey of 57 experienced hearing aid wearers and their implications for the balance of focus and awareness in real life.
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to explain why the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) is not enough to describe the balance of focus and awareness for hearing aid users.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the effect of the Allure RIC signal processing on hearing aid users’ focus and awareness.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the clinical implications of a broader understanding of focus and awareness.
Course created on October 15, 2025
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | Introduction to Widex Allure |
| 10-25 Minutes | Beyond Signal-to-Noise Ratio |
| 25-35 Minutes | Key Technological Innovations |
| 35-45 Minutes | Real-World User Survey |
| 45-60 Minutes | User Satisfaction and Preference |
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Laura Winther Balling
PhD
Laura Winther Balling holds an MA in psycho- and neurolinguistics and a PhD in experimental psycholinguistics and has done extensive research on the mental mechanisms underlying spoken and written language comprehension. After she joined WS Audiology in 2018, her research has focused on the effects of hearing aid signal processing on listeners in the lab and real life.
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Sonie Harris
AuD
Sonie Harris, Au.D., is the Senior Commercial Audiology Manager on the Widex Global Brand team, where she connects the “why” behind Widex technologies to clinical outcomes. During her 14 years with WSA, she has held sales and training roles across the U.S., gaining extensive expertise in both clinical and business needs. In 2024, she relocated to the company’s Lynge headquarters to help further strengthen the connection between research and development and real-world clinical practice.
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Fei Leung
BSc
Fei Leung is the Technical and Audiology Manager for WSA UK and Ireland. He has worked in the Audiology industry since 2009, with experience in customer services, technical support and sales. Since then, Fei has supported business owners and audiologists with product training, troubleshooting and software support.
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Kathy Pineo
M.Cl.Sc
Kathy Pineo, M.Cl.Sc,. earned her Master of Clinical Science in Audiology from Western University and joined HearCANADA in 2019. As Senior Manager of Audiology and Training, she oversees onboarding, clinical excellence, compliance, and the integration of consumer insights to ensure optimal end-user benefit. Her work is driven by a commitment to advancing audiological excellence and supporting professionals in delivering exceptional care.
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Dana Helmink
AuD
Sr. Director, Audiology/Clinical Development
Dana Helmink, Au.D. is responsible for Clinical Development for Widex in the U.S., where she empowers hearing care providers to translate cutting-edge technology into better patient outcomes. With expertise spanning clinical practice, product management, education and training, and marketing communications, Dana is a recognized leader in bridging innovation and everyday care.
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Bertrand Philippon
MSc
Bertrand Philippon is an engineer specializing in acoustics for Widex. He has extensive experience in the hearing healthcare industry, having worked for many years as a training manager in the fields of cochlear implants and hearing aids. Passionate about sound and human hearing, Bertrand is dedicated to advancing technologies that enhance quality of life and foster emotional connections through better listening experiences.
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Financial: Laura Winther Balling is an employee of WS Audiology. Non-financial: Laura Winther Balling has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Sonie Harris is an employee of WSA Global, owner of Widex. Non-financial: Sonie Harris has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Fei Leung is an employee of WSA Global, owner of Widex. Non-financial: Fei Leung has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Kathy Pineo is an employee of Widex. Non-financial: Kathy Pineo has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Dana Helmink is an employee of Widex. Non-financial: Dana Helmink has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Financial: Bertrand Philippon is an employee of Widex. Non-financial: Bertrand Philippon has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Widex in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Widex products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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