Bluetooth Hearing Aids: Bringing 21st Century Communication ToThe Hearing Impaired

By David FaulknerWhen Bluetooth technology was introduced, it changed theInformation Age for good. Thanks to Bluetooth technology,information that once had to flow over vast networks of wiresto get to its destination can now get there wire-free. Bluetooth is as close to magic as scientifically basedtechnology is allowed to be. And the smallest Bluetooth device currently available, theBluetooth Ear Level Instrument, has been designed to transformtraditional behind the ear hearing aids into Bluetooth hearingaids, so that the hearing impaired can enjoy crystal clearmobile phone transmissions. The Bluetooth hearing aids alsoallow their users wireless access to MP3s, computers, and HighDefinition Televisions, so that they can have their hands freeto perform other tasks while they are using those items. How Bluetooth Hearing Aids Work The ELI fastens to the direct audio input connection on behindthe ear hearing aids, and with its microphone transmitter andreceiver �converses� wirelessly with the BTEs, turning theminto Bluetooth hearing aids capable of communicating with anyBluetooth- enabled device. The ELI Bluetooth hearing aids are very simple to operate; theyhave one button with which users can either connect to or rejectincoming calls, without having to touch their cell phones. Thedigital technology incorporated in the ELI enabled Bluetoothhearing aids means their audio transmissions occur with none ofthe buzzing and distortion which often affects cellphone-to-hearing aid reception. Bluetooth hearing aidreception has a �right in the room� quality. Bluetooth Hearing Aid Modules The latest advance in ELI Technology allows cell phones to ringdirectly in the Bluetooth hearing aids, through a module throughwhich the call is channeled. The hearing aid wearer just hits abutton on the module to answer and can hang up the same way. Themodule can also sense when the person on the other end hangs upand disconnect. For more info seehttp://www.firsthearingaids.com/hearingloss/bone_conduction_hearing_aids.htmlon conduction hearing aids. Even hearing aids without direct audio input can utilize themodule Bluetooth Hearing aid technology by means of a neck loopwhich connects to the hearing aid�s telecoil. The Modules cantransmit effectively from as far away as 33 feet. ELIs and ELI modules run off their own rechargeable batterysystems and do not utilize any energy from the BTE hearingaids. The ELI module uses lithium battery which offers two andone-half hours of active talk time and completely recharges inone and one-half hours. A fully charged battery can remain onstandby for up to 140 hours before a new charge is required. ELIs and ELI modules, by transforming BTE hearing aids intoBluetooth hearing aids, have brought 21st century wirelesstechnology to the hearing impaired!About the Author: You can also find more info onhttp://www.firsthearingaids.com/hearingloss/baby_boomers_hearing_loss.htmlon suffer hearing loss andhttp://www.firsthearingaids.com/hearingloss/behind_the_ear_hearing_aids.htmlon ear hearing.Source: http://www.isnare.com