AQ CO THE NEW DYNAMICS OF HEARING

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1 AQ CO THE NEW DYNAMICS OF HEARING

2 AQ CO: The fastest and most precise AccuQuest Hearing Technologies hearing aid ever Dynamic Environment Control System Premium features Wireless connectivity Styles and options Oasis nxt

3 AQ CO Featuring DECS DECS marks a quantum leap from the limitations of adaptive environment classification to a dynamic hearing aid behavior. The technology is based on a continuous analysis of the acoustic sound scene resulting in seamless adaptation of the processing to active and fast-changing environments. DECS offers the freedom of all possibilities. Anytime. Anywhere.

4 Dynamic Environment Control System Continuous Environment Detection Analyzes 32,000 data points of the listening environment per second. Dynamic Amplification Control Continuously measures a long-term and shortterm SNR at phonemic speed to reduce the amplification of noise, even in speech pauses. Dynamic Noise Management Combines a highly sensitive Dynamic Directionality with an ultra-fast Dynamic Noise Reduction which interact binaurally. DNM attenuates noise effectively without affecting the speech signal. Dynamic Speech Processing Accurately amplifies the signal with HD Speech Focus Processing 20,000 times per second based on the information from DAC

5 Continuous Environment Detection Analyzes 32,000 data points of the listening environment per second 4 data points are updated in each of 16 bands 500 times/second Level measurement Presence of speech Long term SNR Short term SNR Detection of the SNR is the key to the success of DECS Drives the performance of the dynamic features

6 Dynamic Noise Management The binaural DNM combines the highly sensitive Dynamic Directionality with the ultra-fast Dynamic Noise Reduction that process the signal in parallel to each other Effectively reduces noise without adversely affecting speech Constantly adapts the null-steering and directional pattern Accurately attenuates the noise Continuously optimizes the SNR of the incoming signal

7 Dynamic Directionality Assigned polar pattern is based on calculated SNR Fluid-like changes in nullsteering Precise null-steering attenuates multiple noise sources Faster reaction to changes in the environment Movement of the client Changing noise sources Maximum flexibility in 16 bands

8 Dynamic Noise Reduction Reduces noise that has not been attenuated by Dynamic Directionality Based on ANR Plus functionality Detects the difference in modulation to estimate the SNR SNR determines activation and deactivation of noise suppression Uses the same SNR detector as Dynamic Directionality Performance is compared between instruments Works in 16 bands

9 Dynamic Amplification Control Continuously analyzes the environment Determines the presence of speech and noise elements Directs this information to the Dynamic Speech Processing Amplification is based on signal type and input level

10 Dynamic Amplification Control Informs Dynamic Speech Processing when: Speech is present in noise Noise in Speech pauses Noise only Is essential for signal processing to apply the correct amount of compression and amplification Prevents the re-amplification of noise attenuated by DNM

11 Dynamic Amplification Control Works with two Signal-to-Noise-Ratio Estimators Fast SNR Estimator Slow SNR Estimator Analyzes short-term SNR Works at phonemic speed Analyzes long-term SNR Within a period of 2-3 seconds Identifies the presence of: Speech Noise between speech pauses Identifies the: Absence of speech Presence of noise

12 Dynamic Speech Processing Accurately amplifies the signal based on level and the environment HD Speech Focus Processing Adjusts the gain 20,000 times per second Works with phonemic compression HD Speech Preservation Allows individualized settings to match the client s auditory resolution Processes speech based on Phoneme or Envelope Priority

13 Dynamic Speech Processing Amplification is no longer based on input level Signal type determines the amount of amplification applied to the signal Speech: Receives appropriate level of gain Noise: Receives less amplification Speech cues are preserved and amplified Noise is not over-amplified, providing additional comfort

14 Dynamic Environment Control System DECS provides many tangible client benefits Enhanced client satisfaction in fastchanging environments Achieves natural balance between speech and comfort Higher acceptance in noisy conversational situations Higher acceptance in pure noise situations Less listening fatigue Clients can enjoy dynamic situations again

15 PREMIUM FEATURES

16 Binaural Noise Manager Ear-to-ear comparison of the acoustic environment Level Modulation Asymmetrical Input Levels Attenuation of loudest noise source from one side Locating noise sources of different levels is more natural The goal is to increase the binaural SNR

17 Individualization of acclimatization for the AQ CO user Hearing Care Professional is able to choose manual or automatic adaptation to the gain Possible settings in automatic: Gain at the start Gain at the end And duration of adaption Adaptation Manager

18 Dynamic Range Extender Delivers improved overall sound quality Extends input limit up to 113 db SPL Works in conjunction with a 10 khz bandwidth Loud sounds are not distorted *The fixed extender in Live Music Program is available in AQ CO

19 Low Frequency Enhancer Applies to wireless accessories such as TV-A and Smartphone Allows the individualization of sound perception for low frequencies Enhances the level of low frequencies to improve deep bass dynamics Choices are: Low (default) Medium High

20 Offers more flexibility to match the clients highfrequency needs Increased number of destination ranges and intensity levels 10 destinations 7 level adjustments High frequency roll-off in with click Frequency Preservation nxt

21 Tinnitus SoundSupport AQ CO implements amplification and tinnitus relief together in one solution Support client needs with various tinnitus relief sounds Relief sounds that can be individualized Four broadband sounds Three nature-like sounds

22 Tinnitus SoundSupport Tinnitus relief sound options are: 4 broadband sounds White Noise Pink Noise Red Noise Shaped to audiogram 3 nature-like sounds Ocean 1 Ocean 2 Ocean 3

23 WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY

24 Dual-radio Chip Bluetooth 2.4GHz communication Power-efficient nearfield magnetic induction (NFMI) protocol High transmission rate of sound data 2.4 GHz direct-to-ear streaming Dual-radio transmission without a significant increase in power consumption Improved sound quality of the transmitted signal Streaming without an intermediary device

25 AQ CO is a Made For iphone hearing aid Streaming of phone calls, music and videos from iphone, ipad, and ipod. 10 m transmission range

26 Android Smartphones and Tablets Volume and program changes via the RemoteLink app available on Google Play No streaming of sound or music because: Volume/Program changes AQ CO is a Made for iphone hearing aid The Apple Bluetooth Low Energy protocol only supports sound streaming from Apple products This protocol is not compatible with Android smartphones and tablets

27 RC-A Operates using 2.4 GHz BLE Hardware looks like the RC-N Close proximity pairing No need to pair in Oasis nxt Not compatible with products supporting SoundGate 2x AAAA batteries RC-A battery life is up to one year with normal use 1.8 m transmission range Keylock functionality available Volume up Volume down Mute Program change

28 TV-A Compared to the TV Adapter 2: Same hardware design Identical input/output plugs Supports Dolby Digital sound New: 2.4 GHz direct streaming to hearing aids Unlimited number of pairings Streaming to multiple instruments at the same time Labeled as TV-A Dolby Digital Stereo now supported

29 TV-A Direct Streaming Not compatible with products supporting SoundGate 15 m transmission range Regulate the volume of the streamed signal with: RC-A RemoteLink Volume Control on the AQ CO instrument TV-A

30 TV-A Streams in Stereo Right aid Left aid Right channel Left channel Stereo Signal

31 RemoteLink Overview Offers basic and advanced functions Enables access to internetconnected devices Client can individualize the control of AQ CO instruments ios devices and Android compatible

32 AQ CO Connectivity Portfolio TV-A Remote RC-A FittingLINK 3.0 RemoteLink app for Apple and Android iphone direct streaming If This Then That

33 AQ CO and Connectivity AccuQuest Hearing Technologies now offers a competitive connectivity package in performance categories Direct-to-ear streaming with no intermediary device Easy pairing between accessories and hearing aids Hassle-free connectivity New step towards convenience and individualization

34 STYLES & OPTIONS

35 Hearing Instruments 3 Styles: minirite minirite T BTE 105 Hydrophobic coating IP 68 AccuQuest Hearing Technologies S-shape design minifit system including various speakers thin tube options

36 Colors antique bronze metallic anthracite sand beige metallic silver sand beige

37 minifit Speaker System AQ CO minirite minirite T minifit Domes Custom Molds * only available with Power Mold

38 minifit Thin Tube System AQ CO BTE 105 *0.9 mm *1.3 mm *minifit Domes *Custom Molds

39 Performance minirite & minirite T minirite minirite T 60-Speaker 85-Speaker 100-Speaker 105-Speaker Measurement OSPL 90, Peak OSPL 90, HFA Full on Gain, Peak Full on Gain, HFA OSPL 90, Peak OSPL 90, HFA Full on Gain, Peak Full on Gain, HFA OSPL 90, Peak OSPL 90, HFA Full on Gain, Peak Full on Gain, Peak OSPL 90, Peak OSPL 90, HFA Full on Gain, Peak Full on Gain, Peak 2cc Coupler 105 db SPL 101 db SPL 34 db 28 db 115 db SPL 112 db SPL 54 db 46 db 123 db SPL 120 db SPL 57 db 52 db 126 db SPL 122 db SPL 63 db 57 db

40 Performance - BTE 105 BTE 105 Measurement 2cc Coupler Earhook Thin Tube 1.3 OSPL 90, Peak OSPL 90, HFA Full on Gain, Peak Full on Gain, HFA OSPL 90, Peak OSPL 90, HFA Full on Gain, Peak Full on Gain, HFA 131 db SPL 126 db SPL 66 db 62 db 129 db SPL 118 db SPL 66 db 54 db

41 OASISnxt

42 Oasis nxt Oasis nxt offers a new design Follows proven fitting flow from legacy Oasis Highly intuitive with the ability to fine-tune the hearing aids with various programming options Compatible with the new FittingLINK 3.0 for wireless programming Oasis nxt is needed to fit the new AQ CO hearing aids

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46 FittingLINK 3.0 Hardware No intermediate neckloop device Direct two-way transmission to and from the hearing instruments 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Low Energy technology The FittingLINK 3.0 USB adapter is backwards compatible with the FittingLINK neck loop FittingLINK 3.0 USB dongle Desk stand The option to connect conventional methods with cables and HI-Pro, EXPRESSlink 3 or NOAHlink is also available.

47 USER BENEFITS SEAMLESS AND BOUNDLESS HEARING. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.

48 AQ CO User Benefits Enhanced client satisfaction in fastchanging, dynamic environments High acceptance in noisy conversational situations Speech understanding combined with comfort even when situations change unexpectedly High comfort in noise Less listening fatigue Seamless and boundless hearing. Anytime, anywhere.