No argument from me, I'm only going on what audio profoessionals are
telling me.
Again I don't know whether its country specific or not but less hearing
instrument models are bening manufactured with T-Coil facilities or
physical connections and we've discussed some of the reasons for that
here already so no point going over it again.
As far as mr Mosen is concerned? He's entitled to his view just like we
all are.
On 13/03/2016 5:22 PM, André van Deventer wrote:
Dane
A few points.
I do not know where you get the idea that induction loop systems are being
phased out. Definitely not in developing countries. I will not go further
into this matter as it is beyond the scope of this list.
Jonathan motion stated quite correctly that the most ifficient way to
connect hearing aids to any audio source is by using direct cabling. Most
wireless systems seem to have latency issues - that is most definitely the
case with Bluetooth.
Finally - all the hearing aid manufacturers that make hearing aids with
wireless capability make ones without this extra. However, they have an
induction loop coil in them and also have the ability to fit some kind of
adaptor to enable direct audio input. In developing countries which as far
as I know still comprises most of the world you will find that people wear
the cheaper modelsof hearing aids mostly as this is all that you can get. I
am very fortunate that I am on a good medical plan which can assist me to
purchase the right equipment. But this is not the case for most people in
Eastern Europe, South America and Asia.
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Trethowan
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Okay well Bluetooth is certainly not in the luxury hearing instruments, its
common place in hearing isntruments now as other technologies are being
fazed out such as induction.
I've been using Bluetooth hearing instruments now for over 6 years, they
were bolky affairs at first requiring a whole heap of connection boxes and
adapters but now? Well the typical hearing instruments have Bluetooth built
right into them ready and raring to go.
Other wireless technologies can be used with hearing instruments when
Bluetooth isn't the answer.
As far as Apple not caring about Hearing Instruments? May I suggest you read
the documents on the Web that talk in detail about the commitment and
consideration Apple has given to the users of Hearing Instruments, Deaf and
Deaf-blind people.
I should also point out that we in Australia are extremely fortunate at
present when it comes to hearing instruments as those on a low income can
have their hearing instruments funded which I did at one time though I've
since moved to a private fitter as there is obviously more choice available.
On 11/03/2016 5:49 PM, André van Deventer wrote:
Exactly
How are you supposed to connect something like a neck induction loop
to such a device?
Yes some of the rolls Royce hearing aids have wireless connectivity
but very few people have the money to purchase them.
But I suppose this segment of the market is so small that Apple does
not really care.
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Mary Otten
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Subject: Re: SV: SV: Apple's iPhone 7 WILL dump the headphone socket |
DailyMail Online
The problem with all this forward thinking is that it leaves the
hearing impaired out. Jonathan Mosen has done some very good writing on
this topic.
I personally have the equipment to deal with the loss of the headphone
jack.
But in thinking of what it will mean for others, I think it is a
stupid idea at this time and, if it is just to make the damned phone a
hair thinner, it is clearly not worth it and is just another money-making
angle for Apple.
But this one is coming at the expense of a fairly large and growing
segment of the population.
Mary
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