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Fabricating a custom earpiece for hand-held radios
James V Potter1, Nancy A Hansen, Robert G Schroetlin
1Department of General Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center Dental School, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. potterjv@uthscsa.edu
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|December 8, 2009
Summary
This article details a custom earpiece fabrication method for hand-held radios. This technique enhances safety for public service professionals like law enforcement and emergency responders.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
Background:
- Custom earpieces offer improved comfort and communication clarity for professionals using hand-held radios.
- Existing solutions may not adequately meet the specific needs of high-stress public safety roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a fabrication technique for custom earpieces suitable for hand-held radio communication.
- To provide a method for creating specialized earpieces for public service personnel.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of custom earpieces using a described technique.
- Application of the technique for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel.
Main Results:
- Successful fabrication of custom earpieces.
- Demonstrated applicability of the technique for various public safety roles.
Conclusions:
- The described fabrication technique offers a viable method for producing custom earpieces.
- This innovation provides a valuable safety and communication benefit to community first responders.
