"Radium" <glucegen at excite.com> wrote in message
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> Cochlear implants stimulate the peripheral auditory nerve-endings in
> the cochlea. Electric signals excite these nerve endings
>> The neurophone is said to work differently -- by using electric
> signals on any nerve in the body. At a specific frequency this is
> supposed to stimulate the auditory cortex of the brain. This,
> according to Flantech, causes a perception of sound. Isn't this too
> good to be true, given the state of today's technology?
In that case, I don't know the system.
I have, however, found a sentimental report on
http://www.worldtrans.org/spir/neuro.html, about a deaf person being
able to appreciate the special qualities of Maria Callas's voice. That
sounds too good to be true. Such technology would make the
manufacturer immensely rich in a very short time ... if it worked. And
there has been plenty of time to develop it into a product, as the
event took place in 1970.
So I am a little sceptical - but we'll see.
15 years ago, there were vibro-tactile aids commercially available,
which stimulated the skin mechanically. But they lost the battle to
cochlear implants, due to fewer success-stories.
best regards
Peter
