The demand for hearing assistance devices has increased steadily, with several factors contributing. The aging population has certainly been a dominant factor, but even younger generations are becoming more aware of the problem and possible solutions. New devices have also made it possible to discreetly hide a miniature hearing aid deep in the ear canal, which requires a precisely fitted ear shell.
Manufacturers, audiologists, and dispensers are now demanding tools to help produce the best possible fit for a hearing aid, while improving turnaround times for customers. Current techniques involve timely sculpting and rework by expert factory workers in order to produce an appropriately shaped hearing aid.
Genex's 3D Ear Impression (EI) Digitizer solution integrates a motion stage with Genex's 3D capture technology to automate the creation of a precise 3D model of an ear impression. The output is a watertight 3D model suitable for further processing into a hearing aid shell. This dramatically reduces the time and cost of delivering a custom-fitting hearing aid to the consumer, with fewer returned devices and less manual processing of shipped impressions. Other applications of this technology include the creation of custom-fitting ear pieces for cellular phones, portable MP3 players, and other devices.
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