Immersive Hearing Technologies develops virtual demonstration tools that allow audiologists to simulate real-world listening environments for patients trying hearing aids. This technology enhances patient understanding and engagement, leading to increased device adoption rates and reduced follow-up visits.
Funding
$25K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional audiology clinics struggle to accurately replicate real-world listening environments within the confines of a quiet exam room. This makes it difficult for patients to fully understand the benefits of different hearing aid features and settings in the situations where they experience the most difficulty.
Solution
Immersive Hearing Technologies offers a virtual demonstration platform that simulates complex, real-world soundscapes within the audiology clinic. Using visual and spatial audio rendering, the platform allows patients to experience hearing aids in realistic scenarios, such as restaurants or family gatherings. The technology integrates with existing hearing aid fitting software and hardware, enabling audiologists to demonstrate the impact of specific features and programs in a controlled environment. By providing a more engaging and informative experience, Immersive aims to improve patient understanding, increase device adoption rates, and reduce the need for follow-up adjustments. The platform supports multiple hardware configurations, including desktop computers, large screens, tablets, and VR headsets, to accommodate different clinic setups and patient preferences.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes audiologists and audiology clinics seeking to enhance patient counseling, improve hearing aid adoption rates, and differentiate their services.
Features
- Realistic audio-visual simulations of everyday listening environments, such as restaurants, churches, and homes
- Spatial audio rendering algorithm that accurately maps sound fields to hearing aid microphones
- Compatibility with major hearing aid brands and fitting software
- Support for multiple hardware platforms: desktop computers, large screens, tablets, and VR headsets
- Side-by-side comparison of different hearing aid features and settings in simulated environments
- Integration with manufacturer fitting software and smartphone apps for device programming and training