AUDIS
Digital Signal Processing in Audiology
| Coordinatore | RUHR-UNIVERSITAET BOCHUM
Organization address
address: Universitaetstrasse 150 contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | Germany [DE] |
| Totale costo | 2˙953˙467 € |
| EC contributo | 2˙953˙467 € |
| Programma | FP7-PEOPLE
Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) |
| Code Call | FP7-PEOPLE-2007-1-1-ITN |
| Funding Scheme | MC-ITN |
| Anno di inizio | 2008 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2008-10-01 - 2012-09-30 |
Partecipanti
| # | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
RUHR-UNIVERSITAET BOCHUM
Organization address
address: Universitaetstrasse 150 contact info |
DE (BOCHUM) | coordinator | 0.00 |
| 2 |
COCHLEAR EUROPE LIMITED
Organization address
address: WEYBRIDGE BUSINESS PARK - ADDLESTONE ROAD 9 contact info |
UK (ADDLESTONE) | participant | 0.00 |
| 3 |
KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN
Organization address
address: Oude Markt 13 contact info |
BE (LEUVEN) | participant | 0.00 |
| 4 |
KUNGLIGA TEKNISKA HOEGSKOLAN
Organization address
address: Valhallavaegen 79 contact info |
SE (STOCKHOLM) | participant | 0.00 |
| 5 |
SIEMENS AUDIOLOGISCHE TECHNIK GMBH
Organization address
address: Gebbertstrasse 125 contact info |
DE (ERLANGEN) | participant | 0.00 |
| 6 |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Organization address
address: Highfield contact info |
UK (SOUTHAMPTON) | participant | 0.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'The rapid advance in embedded digital signal processing technology has recently led to significantly enhanced hearing devices. Besides the very basic task of restoring loudness, modern hearing aids and cochlear implants feature a range of advanced processing capabilities such as beamforming microphone arrays, noise reduction and automatic controls. While some of these features have already resulted in improved performance, advanced approaches to signal enhancement, to auditory scene analysis and to signal reproduction strategies promise much improved user benefits. The application of advanced signal processing schemes in hearing instruments for the improved rehabilitation of hearing impaired users, however, requires close collaboration of researchers in digital signal processing, audiology and psychoacoustics. The ITN AUDIS will perform research and training in digital signal processing for applications in hearing instruments. The unique approach lies in the research and development of advanced statistical signal processing algorithms in the interdisciplinary area of audiology. This network thus reacts to the strong demand of hearing aid and cochlear implant companies for highly qualified researchers who are proficient in both the advanced signal processing methodologies and their application in the context of hearing instruments, and who are thoroughly familiar with user requirements in this domain. This network consists of 4 university and 2 industrial partners and associated partners. A key characteristic of this network is that all partners have substantial experience in interdisciplinary work and can thus provide exciting research opportunities to network fellows.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
A high percentage of the European population is affected by hearing loss, but only one in five of those needing a hearing aid actually own one. An EU-funded project aimed to equip audio signal processing researchers to develop the next generation of hearing aids.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
The ?Digital signal processing in audiology? (AUDIS) project was set up to help develop signal processing algorithms and systems for the latest digital hearing instruments. The project looked to promote innovation in the interdisciplinary field of digital signal processing and audiology, and to train highly qualified scientists familiar with audiological evaluation methodology.
AUDIS sponsored 13 early-stage research fellows, five experienced research fellows and visiting scientists. All fellows participated in a comprehensive research training programme with many network-wide scientific workshops and training sessions. Collaborative research was fostered by means of several two-week mini-projects, where several fellows worked on a common topic.
The research performed by these fellows was grouped by topic: 'hearing and hearing impairments', 'cochlear implants' and 'optimal acoustic front-ends'. The AUDIS fellows worked on related innovative research projects that investigated new approaches to a number of relevant issues. The continuation of these research projects promises to yield a number of cutting-edge solutions to the signal processing challenges in hearing instruments.
AUDIS also organised a winter school, a summer school and a final AUDIS workshop. All of these events featured presentations by leading researchers as well as active involvement of all research fellows.
Progress in key technological areas in Europe is currently hindered by the shortage of thoroughly trained scientists and developers. The AUDIS network has clearly worked to fill this gap by providing highly trained and internationally well-connected scientists. It has also fostered sustainable cooperation between European research labs, visiting scientists and companies.