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Wednesday July 2, 2008
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Nokia today announced the release of a new cell-phone accessory designed for users with hearing aids: The Nokia Wireless Loopset works with T-coil equipped hearing aids or cochlear implants, and slips around the user's neck.
The Wireless Loopset is compatible with Bluetooth-ready handsets, essentially transforming the user's hearing aid into a headset. The device features adjustable sidetone levels, optimized volume range, single-button calling, and a vibrating alert.
"The Nokia Wireless Loopset provides hearing aid users with a
hassle-free and hands-free connection to their mobile phones," said Nokia R&D Specialist, Peeta Piiparinen,. "Sound is amplified more efficiently, while the distance between the phone and hearing aid means that the possibility of interference is greatly reduced. The loopset filters out background noise, which increases speech discrimination, and offers excellent audio quality in a range of environments such as the car, office, or even in windy conditions outdoors."
The device is expected to ship the first quarter of next year for 200 euros ($315.36 U.S.).
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July 2, 2008 4:06 PM
As a hearing aid wearer and a cell phone user, I am always interested to read about new things like this coming out. I think it's really awesome that you guys are covering such a device! Keep up the great work and would love to read more about the other technology advances having to do with hearing aids and blue tooth.
July 11, 2008 3:16 PM
This is one good move of Nokia, giving importance to those using hearing aid, who also want to use mobile phones to communicate with friends and love ones.
When we'll be seeing other brands doing this?
July 11, 2008 3:18 PM
This is one good move of Nokia, giving importance to those using hearing aid, who also want to use mobile phones to communicate with friends and love ones.
When we'll be seeing other brands doing this?
January 6, 2009 7:57 PM
I wonder if Nokia can send out e-mail alerts when product is available. This would be a good additional marketing tool. I use cell phone in business and have a BTE hearing aid. I am very excited about this new technology.
January 31, 2009 4:55 PM
I have a hearing impaired child and thank goodness more and more technology is becoming available. Thank you Nokia for being a company to help those with disabilities.
March 13, 2009 4:31 PM
Does this work with bluetooth devices other than phones. Like ipods and computers?