Title :
Cochlear and Brainstem Auditory Prostheses “Neural Interface for Hearing Restoration: Cochlear and Brain Stem Implants”
Author :
Fayad, Jose N. ; Otto, Steven R. ; Shannon, Robert V. ; Brackmann, Derald E.
Author_Institution :
House Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
fDate :
7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper discusses the development and implementation of three novel implantable technologies that have advanced the communication abilities of hearing-impaired individuals who cannot benefit from conventional hearing aids. This paper will discuss clinical indications and outcomes and include current technological limitations and future research efforts.
Keywords :
auditory evoked potentials; ear; hearing aids; neural nets; prosthetics; brain stem implants; brainstem auditory prostheses; cochlear auditory prostheses; cochlear implants; conventional hearing aids; hearing restoration; hearing-impaired individuals; implantable technology; neural interface; Ambient intelligence; Auditory implants; Auditory system; Brainstem implants; Cochlear implants; Deafness; Ear; Electrodes; Frequency; Prosthetics; Auditory brainstem implant; cochlear implant; neurofibromatosis type 2;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2008.922577
