Bar-Ilan University is developing a novel hearing aid that will utilize input from the brain to allow users to focus on a specific sound source within a cacophony of stimuli. Modern living is full of stimuli competing for our attention. Focusing attention on a single speaker while ignoring various disruptions is not easy, particularly for people with hearing impairments.
But what happens in a “cocktail party” scenario with several speakers in one room? For people with normal hearing, the brain helps direct attention to the right speaker. But what about people with hearing impairments who use technological aids? Read More
