Sep 18, 2023
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Erika Best-Kay, Au.D., CH-TM
Starkey Hearing Aids: Leading the Way in AI Technology
Seems like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence these days.
Like other industries, the hearing care industry and hearing aid technology are being impacted by AI.
The only major all-American hearing aid manufacturer, Starkey is setting the standard when it comes to integrating AI innovations in hearing aid technology.
What has Starkey done to position themselves as the AI world leader in the hearing aid industry?
Starkey Innovations Since 2009
Starkey has received multiple innovation awards since 2009, each of which kept them a step ahead of the competition in the race toward being a world leader in applying artificial intelligence to hearing aids.
In 2014, Starkey made a breakthrough with the release of their Halo model, which delivered seamless connectivity between hearing aids and iOS platforms, allowing for the streaming of phone calls, music, videos, and more directly into your ears.
Quad core twin compressor technology, a feature of Halo 2, Muse, and SoundLens Synergy models in 2016, furthered the capacity of Starkey hearing aids to deliver enhanced sound optimization and more precise speech.
Muse iQ (2017) built on these innovations, further enhancing speech clarity and producing more natural sound quality.
Machine learning and artificial intelligence added to these foundational innovations led to the release of Livio AI in 2018, which became the world’s first hearing aid to integrate motion sensors to track your activities while delivering superior noise reduction technology.
Livio Edge AI was a continuation of innovations accomplished by Livio Edge, further expanding the capacity of the world’s most advanced AI engine at 2.4 GHz. Starkey’s Edge Mode feature allowed for instant adjustment to your listening profile with a double tap to the device.
Evolv AI, introduced in 2021, included sensors capable of connecting and adapting to your lifestyle, while enhancing fall detection and various other ease-of-use features.
Starkey’s 2022 upgrade of Evolv AI brought Android users into the fold by accommodating Android operating systems.
The launch of Genesis AI in 2023 marked the beginning of a new era in the hearing technology industry by delivering an all-new processor, sound quality, design, fitting software, and overall listening experience.
What Starkey has accomplished in five years in AI innovations is the equivalent of decades of advancements in other industries.
Genesis AI Hearing Aids: Features and Benefits
The science behind what Genesis AI is working to accomplish involves an attempt to mimic how your brain processes sound in order to quickly and precisely “fill in” your hearing impairment gaps.
The Starkey Neuro Processor chip in Genesis AI uses algorithms that exceed the capabilities of any previous generation processor, providing…
Four times faster delivery of sound clarity
Five times more computational memory
Ten times more non-volatile memory
At these speeds, you would expect the processor to be an energy hog, but Genesis consumes 50 percent less battery power than the competition when providing equal computational processing.
Enhanced Sound Clarity: allows you to naturally distinguish words and speech, hear soft sounds without being overwhelmed by background noise, and hear with less effort, reducing fatigue
Improved Comfort: designed to fit the contours of your ears with greater wearing discretion
Ease of Use: all-day use from an overnight charge; built durable with eight points of protection and moisture protection
Connectivity Versatility: as pioneers in connectivity, Starkey continues to upgrade advancements that are already ahead of the competition
Features Integrated in Your Hearing Aids Using the My Starkey App:
Personal “tweaks” to improve your listening profile (including features for those with tinnitus and sound sensitivity challenges)
Optimized sound quality even in the most challenging listening environments using Edge Mode+
Personal health monitoring to help you meet health and wellness goals
Fall detection and alerts for great peace of mind for you and your loved ones
Calls, music, and more are streamed into both hearing aids for a more true-to-life binaural listening experience
Available Styles
The Genesis AI style choices include:
Receiver-in-canal (RIC)
Full-shell in-the-ear (ITE)
In-the-canal (ITC)
Completely-in-canal (CIC)
An invisible-in-canal (IIC) option that is the industry’s smallest hearing aid with connectivity features
Genesis AI and Starkey Hearing Aids at Highline Audiology and Hearing Aids
Though relatively new to the hearing aid industry (established in 1970), Starkey is the world leader in the use of AI in hearing aids.
The better hearing opportunities available via Genesis AI and other Starkey brand hearing aids are among the solutions we make available to you at Highline Audiology and Hearing Aids.
Contact us to learn more about Starkey’s advanced hearing aids as well as hearing instruments by other top manufacturers using the adjacent form or by giving us a call at (206) 246-8677.
Erika Best-Kay, Au.D., CH-TM
Lori is a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities. She and her husband Anthony are proud to be raising their family here. She attended Washington State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing sciences and her master’s degree in audiology. Lori began practicing audiology in the Tri-Cities in 1993. During this time, she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including private practice and ear, nose, and throat physicians’ offices. She has spent her career focused on assisting those with hearing difficulties through the use of hearing aids, listening strategies, assistive devices, and counseling. She is experienced in working with both adult and pediatric patients. It is important to Lori to develop close relationships with each and every patient, as she helps them develop better communication strategies to live a fuller life.
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