Development and evaluation of a new cochlear implant sound processing strategy utilising a spike-based temporal auditory [ 2003 - 2004 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof David Grayden (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Owen Kenny ,  E/Pr Graeme Clark ,  Prof Richard Dowell

Brief description This project aims to improve cochlear implant users’ perception of speech, particularly in noisy environments, by developing a new sound processing strategy that is based on the human physiological response to sound. To date, cochlear implant sound processing strategies have been designed using simple engineering principles. Our new strategy simulates the behaviour of the cochlea and the auditory nerve to give a stimulation sequence closer to normal hearing. This project will demonstrate the feasibility of this approach and show the level of benefit that is provided over existing cochlear implant processing strategies. This project aims to implement the STAR strategy and evaluate its effectiveness for cochlear implant users in comparison to existing commercially available strategies

Funding Amount $AUD 98,000.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Development Grants

Notes Development Grant