Palo Alto, California, August 15, 2006--Dr. Rodney Perkins, Chairman and founder of Sound ID, recently announced that Michael R. Jones has joined the company as President and CEO. In addition, Mr. Jones will also join the board of directors of Sound ID. Mr. Jones has over 25 years of experience in the hearing device industry, holding senior management and executive positions with major hearing aid manufacturers, both internationally and in the United States. "The convergence of wireless technology and acoustic science along with the influx of the baby-boomers and active lifestyles of all ages are putting greater demands on hearing professionals to meet their high expectations and their communication needs. Michael's successful industry experience will help guide Sound ID in bringing new solutions to these professionals and their clients." Perkins said.
The company has recently introduced the Sound ID Personal Sound System™ (PSS) which utilizes Bluetooth® wireless communication to connect its personalizable ear module to a mobile phone and its CompanionLink™ remote microphone.
"Sound ID's innovative products offer hearing providers a new assortment of solutions. Whether they are a current hearing aid wearer seeking better hearing performance in select situations, ...patients with special listening needs ...or ...individuals that are not ready to wear hearing aids. The wireless Personal Sound System offers the unique advantages and complements traditional hearing aids. This solution should be part of every practice. " commented Mr. Jones.
Mr., Jones has served in a variety of industry roles and is a past member of the European Hearing Instrument Manufacturers Association, past Chairman of both the Better Hearing Institute and the Hearing Industries Association.
About Sound ID
Sound ID™ was founded with the mission to bring personalized sound to the hearing healthcare market by combining wireless connectivity with acoustic science. The Sound ID Personal Sound System™ is designed for those who would benefit from improved sound quality in noisy environments. The company combines Bluetooth® and noise compensation technologies, sound processing algorithms, techniques that improve signal-to-noise ratio and other audio science to deliver state-of-the-art personal sound. The cutting edge technology in the PSS combined with the personalization services of our Hearing Care Provider partners provide enhanced listening and communication clarity in noisy restaurants, automobiles, mobile phone conversations, public settings, meeting rooms, parties, even listening to television with family and friends.
For more information, visit www.soundid.com
