Because AleraTM uses 2.4 GHz wireless technology, it can be easily fitted without the use of a bulky device to connect the hearing aid to the fitting software. All that is needed is the AirLink™ fitting accessory, which is inserted into the USB port of a computer. This technology, though new to hearing aids, has been proven in the gaming industry and in the use of wireless keyboards.
"A big benefit for the hearing aid dispenser is the ability to fit AleraTM completely wirelessly," said Dr. Laurel Christensen, Chief Audiology Officer, GN ReSound. "Gone are the days of hunting around for the right cables and the patient having to wear a hook around their neck. For the first time, fitting is directly from computer to hearing aid."
The First Patient Kit includes the following instruments and accessories to help audiologists with their first patient fitting:
- Two ReSound Alera™ hearing instruments
- Unite™ TV streamer
- Unite™ Remote Control
- Unite™ Phone Clip
- ReSound Airlink™ to enable wireless USB programming
"AleraTM and UniteTM provide significant consumer benefits," said Dr. Christensen, "and the release of our First Patient Kit makes it easier than ever for audiologists to deliver high quality hearing solutions to their patients."
For more information on the ReSound AleraTM First Patient Kit, visit www.gnresound.com/firstpatient. Order your First Patient Kit by calling 800-248-4327.
About ReSound
ReSound is the industry technology leader in hearing solutions. Since the company's inception in 1943, ReSound has been responsible for a number of hearing industry firsts, including the introduction of Wide Dynamic Range Compression (WDRC), Digital Feedback Suppression (DFS) and the world's first open-standard digital chip. Headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark, ReSound is part of The GN ReSound Group, one of the world's largest providers of hearing instruments and diagnostic audiological instrumentation.
For more information, visit www.gnresound.com or the ReSound web channel on Audiology Online.
