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Development of a Low Cost Assistive Listening System for Hearing-Impaired Student Classroom
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Document Title
Development of a Low Cost Assistive Listening System for Hearing-Impaired Student Classroom
Author
Pan-ngum S, Soonrach T, Seesutas S, Noymai A, Israsena P
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Affiliations
Chulalongkorn University; National Science & Technology Development Agency - Thailand; National Electronics & Computer Technology Center (NECTEC)
Type
Article
Source Title
SCIENTIFIC WORLD JOURNAL
ISSN
1537-744X
Year
2013
Issue
11
Open Access
Green Submitted, Green Published, gold
Publisher
HINDAWI PUBLISHING CORPORATION
DOI
10.1155/2013/787656
Format
Abstract
This paper describes the design, development, and tests of a low cost ALS. It was designed for hearing-impaired student classrooms. It utilised digital wireless technology and was aimed to be an alternative to a popular FM ALS. Key specifications include transmitting in 2.4GHz ISM band with eight selectable transmission channels, battery operated and chargeable, pocket size, and ranged up to thirty metres. Audio characteristics and user tests show that it is comparable to a commercial system, currently employed in our partner school. The results also show that wearing an ALS clearly improves hearing of hearing-impaired students. Long-term usage by school children will be monitored to evaluate the system robustness and durability.
Industrial Classification
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 1
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 2
Knowledge Taxonomy Level 3
Funding Sponsor
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
License
CC-BY
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Publication Source
WOS