Development And Evaluation Of A New Cochlear Implant Sound Processing Strategy Utilising A Spike-based Temporal Auditory
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$98,000.00
Summary
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 fea ....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 strategiesRead moreRead less
Development Of A Slit Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope As A Screening Tool In Glaucoma Diagnostics
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$195,830.00
Summary
Glaucoma is typified by progressive optic disc cupping and loss of fibres with consequent characteristic field defects. Direct imaging of the retina and quantitative assessment of such images greatly increases early diagnosis of this blinding disease. The proposed device, a laser line scanning ophthalmoscope, could support non-invasive imaging to obtain 3-D information in a simple and cost effective way. This could provide objective clinical parameters to support the decision making process.