Bluetooth(R) Connectivity Between Mobile Phones and Hearing Aids

[Orstio]

http://www.everything-science.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=163&Itemid=1

ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2005--National Cellular (NCI) and Starkey Laboratories have signed an agreement for NCI to distribute Starkey's ELI products to the cellular industry.

ELI on back of ear, and on neckloop - courtesy NCI (Photo: Business Wire)

The ELI (Ear Level Instrument) provides Bluetooth(R) connectivity between hearing aids and Bluetooth(R)-enhanced mobile phones.

Hearing aid users often experience a buzzing sound that makes conversations over a digital wireless phone difficult or impossible to hear. To combat the problem, the FCC has required cellular handset manufacturers to provide a small selection. . .

[Peter Sowersby]

where can I find a distributor of the ELI Starkey hearing device with Bluetooth technology

[Orstio]

This site should help:

http://www.elihearing.com/UnitedStatesENG/index.htm

[Yevaud]

Downright eerie.  Many, many years ago, I was briefly the QA/QC guy - for Starkey Northeast.