CENTENNIAL, Colo., Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cochlear Limited
(ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions,
announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
approved the use of 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity with the
Cochlear™ Nucleus® 6 Sound Processor.
With a full range of wireless accessories, Cochlear is the first
and only company to deliver true wireless freedom without the need
for wires or neck-worn loops. Utilizing the same 2.4 GHz wireless
protocol that Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi devices depend on, Cochlear
Wireless Accessories provide a streamlined connection to popular
electronic devices (TVs, smartphones and MP3 players) without the
interference and signal drops that may occur with traditional
wireless systems.
"The 2.4 GHz wireless protocol is a robust, dependable, third
generation technology that sets the standard for wireless
connectivity," said Chris Smith,
President of Cochlear Americas. "We are pleased to be the first in
the industry to deliver this true wireless freedom as it reinforces
our commitment to our recipients and to our continuous innovation
in technology."
The Cochlear Wireless portfolio includes three accessories
designed to help bring Nucleus 6 System recipients closer to
sound.
- Mini Microphone – From the classroom to one-on-one
conversations in a busy restaurant, the portable wireless clip-on
microphone streams speech and sound directly to the sound
processor.
- Phone Clip – In the car or on the go, the small,
lightweight Phone Clip directly connects to a wide range of
Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices allowing for hands-free calling,
listening to music, getting directions and more.
- TV Streamer – Just like wireless headphones, the TV
Streamer transmits sound from the television without overpowering
or cutting sounds from the sound processor.
Full market availability of Cochlear Wireless Accessories for
the Nucleus 6 Sound Processor is estimated by the end of 2014.
Existing Cochlear Nucleus 6 System and Cochlear Nucleus Hybrid™
Implant System recipients will require a simple software upgrade
from their audiologist to access this technology.
To learn more about Cochlear Wireless, visit
http://www.Cochlear.com/US/Wireless.
About Cochlear
Cochlear is the global leader in
implantable hearing solutions. It has a dedicated global team of
more than 2,700 people who deliver the gift of sound to those with
hearing loss in over 100 countries. Its vision is to connect
people, young and old, to a world of sound by offering life
enhancing hearing solutions.
The Cochlear promise of "Hear now. And always" embodies the
company's commitment to providing its recipients with their best
possible hearing performance today and for the rest of their lives.
For over 30 years, Cochlear has helped hundreds of thousands of
people either hear for the first time or reconnect them to their
families, friends, workplaces and communities.
For more information, visit www.Cochlear.com.
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