Objective Audiometry using Ear-EEG

Christian Bech Christensen; Preben Kidmose

Objective Audiometry using Ear-EEG

Christian Bech Christensen, Preben Kidmose

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Abstract

Hearing provides vital information about the surrounding environment and so sound detection and auditory perception are utilized to communicate, navigate and avoid dangers. Therefore, hearing loss has severe implications on both functional and social aspects of the affected individuals´ life. The use of hearing aids to some extent relieves hearing loss and thereby improves the quality of life for hearing impaired and their relatives. It is however crucial that the hearing aids are fitted in accordance with the hearing abilities of the individual user to function in a satisfying manner.
Recently, a novel EEG-method called ear-EEG that enable recording of auditory evoked potentials from a personalized earpiece was introduced. Since ear-EEG provides a discrete and non-invasive way of measuring neural signals and can be integrated into hearing aids, it has great potential for use in everyday life. Ear-EEG may therefore be an enabling technology for objective audiometry out of the clinic, allowing regularly fitting of the hearing aids to be made by the users in their everyday life environment. In this study we investigate the application of ear-EEG in objective audiometry.

Translated title of the contribution	Objektiv Audiometri ved brug af Øre-EEG
Original language	English
Publication date	24 Sept 2015
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 24 Sept 2015
Event	The Second International Meeting on Internet & Audiology - Eriksholm Research Centre, Helsingør, Denmark Duration: 24 Sept 2015 → 25 Sept 2015

Conference

Conference	The Second International Meeting on Internet & Audiology
Location	Eriksholm Research Centre
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Helsingør
Period	24/09/2015 → 25/09/2015

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