A Review of Machine Learning Approaches for the Personalization of Amplification in Hearing Aids

  • 0Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 75080, USA.

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Summary

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Machine learning offers personalized hearing aid settings, moving beyond one-size-fits-all approaches. This review details methods for tailoring amplification to individual user needs and environments for better hearing experiences.

Area Of Science

  • Hearing Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background

  • Current hearing aid prescriptions use a one-size-fits-all approach, which has limitations.
  • Individualized amplification settings are crucial for optimal hearing aid user experience.
  • Advancements in machine learning present new opportunities for personalization.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To review machine learning approaches for personalizing hearing aid amplification settings.
  • To consolidate existing research on individualized hearing aid adjustments.
  • To highlight the potential of machine learning in enhancing hearing aid functionality.

Main Methods

  • Literature review of engineering and hearing science studies.
  • Analysis of various machine learning techniques applied to hearing aid settings.
  • Synthesis of research focused on user-preferred and individualized amplification.

Main Results

  • A comprehensive collection of studies on personalized hearing aid amplification was gathered.
  • Machine learning methods show promise in tailoring hearing aid settings to individual users.
  • The review identifies a spectrum of approaches for adjusting prescriptive values.

Conclusions

  • Machine learning can significantly improve personalized hearing experiences for hearing aid users.
  • Further research is needed to address challenges and explore future directions in this field.
  • Personalization of hearing aid amplification is key to overcoming current limitations.