Perception of increasing or decreasing signal intensity and effects of compression by hearing aids

Authors

  • M.-J. Palardy Programme d'audiologie d'orthophonie, Université d'Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5, Canada
  • C. Giguère Programme d'audiologie d'orthophonie, Université d'Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5, Canada
  • C. De Segovia Programme d'audiologie d'orthophonie, Université d'Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ont. K1H 8M5, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic noise, Alarm systems, Algorithms, Audition, Automobile parts and equipment, Computer simulation, Computer software, Hearing aids, Signal processing, Signal to noise ratio, Statistical methods, Car horn, Signal compression, Signal intensity

Abstract

Hearing aids are often equipped with non-linear noise reduction algorithms to increase the signal/noise ratio. A typical compression hearing aid will amplify soft sounds and reduce loud sounds. This paper aims to determine whether compression algorithms in hearing aids make intensity changes more difficult to perceive than if no compression is used. In addition, the study also aims to determine whether the effect of a hearing aid on the perception of intensity changes can be predicted by the compression ratio.

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Published

2003-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Palardy M-J, Giguère C, De Segovia C. Perception of increasing or decreasing signal intensity and effects of compression by hearing aids. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2003 Sep. 1 [cited 2021 Sep. 25];31(3):82-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1561

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 3 (2003)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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