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Addressing Hearing Aid User Needs with Binaural Strategies for Enhanced Hearing

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1.  The most important binaural processes include Binaural Redundancy Binaural Squelch Binaural Effortful Listening All of the above None of the above

2.  One of the advances of ear to ear wireless 3.0 that was not available in previous versions is: Binaural Synchronization of on-board controls. Streaming of audio signals from external devices. Transmission of the acoustic signal from one aid to the other, allowing the aids to make decisions in concert similarly to how the brain uses binaural advantages. All of the above None of the above

3.  The Binaural Beamforming feature of Auto Directional iLock does which of the following to help narrow and focus the directional listening? Incorporates the head shadowing effect Linearly adds the weighted local signal with the weighted contralateral signal. Applies the proper weighting of signals in order to leave the original target signal untouched. None of the above All of the above

4.  Auto Directional iLock gives the user the perception that they are focusing on the person they are facing (like a magnifying glass) by: Weighting the local and contralateral input signals Giving a small boost to the front speaker. Attenuating lateral interfering signals coming from outside the directional beam. A and B B and C

5.  Which feature of Auto Directional iLock is necessary to ensure a normal conversation without requiring the wearer to always directly face the speaker? Microphone Pattern Adjustment Binaural Noise Reduction Binaural Beamforming All of the above None of the above

6.  Which benefits to the hearing aid user are provided by iFocus 360? Ability to hear directionally behind the user Ability to her directionally to the side of the user Both of the above Neither of the above

7.  QuadCore technology can significantly reduce wind noise using which feature? Binaural signal processing Focus 360 Directional iLock Omni with Sound Location

8.  Which of the following describes how the iFocus 360 can be engaged? This happens automatically when a person is in a vehicle when the patient is in memory (program) 1. A user can manually engage iFocus 360 if it is listed as a program other than program one using their rocker switch. A user can manually engage iFocus 360 if it is listed as a program other than program one using their smart remote app. A user can manually engage iFocus 360 if it is listed as a program other than program one using their Smart Connect Remote and/or Smart Connect app All of the above

9.  Can the hearing aid user manually adjust the pattern of the microphones? No Yes using the rocker switch (limited control) Yes using the Smart Connect Bluetooth Remote and Smart Connect app Yes with the Smart Remote app b and c

10.  Which of the following statements is true? Compared to the TwinCore platform, the new features in the QuadCore platform cause significantly more battery consumption even in the normal microphone modes. Compared to other manufacturers' products, the QuadCore products are less efficient due to the advanced binaural processing. Compared to previous Rexton products, battery consumption remains the same for the normal microphone modes and is only marginally increased in streaming mode. None of the above All of the above