title: Application of digital signal processing to hearing aids: a critical survey.
abstract: An audiologic rationale for the application of digital signal processing techniques to hearing aids is developed. These techniques enable complex processing beyond that possible in presently available analog aids. A critical survey of algorithms for filtering, nonlinear processing, noise reduction, speech enhancement, and feedback reduction is presented. The paper concludes with a discussion of practical considerations for implementation.
authors.affiliation: Unitron Industries Ltd., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.forename: J V
authors.initials: JV
authors.lastname: Hanson
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D005246:Feedback / Q000502:physiology; D006310:Hearing Aids; D006801:Humans; D009622:Noise; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D013065:Speech Intelligibility