PRESENTATIONS

ORCA-USA's researchers frequently present study findings at conferences. Below you will find links to PDFs of some recent presentations.
2024
Kuk F. (2024) Driver(s) for noise acceptance in speech-in-noise situations. AudiologyNow, Atlanta, GA.

Kuk F. (2024) Subjective speech intelligibility - an overlooked measure in our profession? AudiologyNow, Atlanta, GA.

Kuk F. (2024) Understanding the benefits of ultra-fast processing on a molecular level. AudiologyOnline.

Kuk F. (2024) Widex sound philosophy - The heritage of natural sound. Portugal ENT Congress, Braga, Portugal.
2023
Kuk F. (2023) Speech in noise testing - An expanded and integrated view. Kansas Speech-Language-hearing Association meeting at Kansas City, KS.

Kuk F. (2023) A reliable 2 min noise acceptance test that predicts more than hearing aid acceptance. AudiologyNow, April 2023, Seattle, WA.

Kuk F. (2023) An update on the all in one six minute Repeat Recall Test. AudiologyNow, April 2023, Seattle, WA.

Slugocki C, Kuk F, Korhonen P. (2023) Sensory Gating and Noise Acceptance in Listeners With(out) Hearing Loss. AAS, March 2023, Scottsdale, AZ.
2022

Korhonen P. (2022) Acoustic Consequences of an Adaptive Directional Microphone, Noise Reduction, and Split Processing. AudioloyNow, March 2022, St. Louis, MO.

Korhonen P. (2022) Using Tracking of Noise Tolerance to Measure the Efficacy of Split Processing. AudiologyNow, April 2022, St. Louis, MO.

Kuk F. (2022) Moment - Still the One.  American Auditory Society meeting, March 2022, Scottsdale, AZ.

Kuk F. (2022) An All-in-One Six-Minute Speech-in-Noise Test that Also Measures Cognition and Effort. AudiologyNow, April 2022, St. Louis, MO.

Kuk F. (2022) Where You Are in a Room? Evaluating Processing Delay on the Sensitivity to Listener Location. AudiologyNow, April 2022, St. Louis, MO.

Slugocki C, Kuk F, Korhonen P. (2022) Electroencephalographic evaluation of the efficacy of split-processing in hearing aids. American Auditory Society meeting, March 2022, Scottsdale, AZ.

Slugocki C. (2022) Cortical sensory gating for (non)speech as a predictor of noise acceptance in older normal hearing and hearing-impaired listeners. IHCON2022, August 2022, Lake Tahoe, CA.

Slugocki C. (2022). Dynamics of Alpha Band Activity in Hearing Aid Wearers Performing the Repeat-recall Test. AudiologyNow, April 2022, St. Louis, MO.

Slugocki C. (2022). Using Electroencephalography to Evaluate the Benefit of Split-processing in Hearing Aids. AudiologyNow, April 2022, St. Louis, MO.

2021

Kuk F. (2021) Seize the Moment. American Auditory Society meeting, March 2021, Scottsdale, AZ.

Kuk F. (2021) The 6-min Quick RRT test. A presentation to the Audigy group and AudiologyOnline.

Kuk F. (2021) Widex MOMENT PureSound. Innovations and influence on cognition. A presentation on AudiologyOnline.

Slugocki C, Kuk F, Korhonen P. (2021) Hemispheric asymmetry of speech-in-noise processing in aided hearing-impaired listeners. American Auditory Society meeting (virtual), March 2021, Scottsdale, AZ.

Slugocki C. (2021). From Sound Waves to Brain Waves; How Technology Helps the Brain Hear. Seminars in Hearing Fall Research Forum. November 2021. Pasadena, CA.

2020

Kuk F. (2020) Innovations in sound and cognition: Sounds as nature intends. Widex USA customer training.

Kuk F. (2020) The quick repeat-recall test. AAS, Scottsdale, AZ.

2019

Kuk F. (2019) Managing dead regions - 耳蜗死区处理.

Kuk F. (2019) Rationale and applications of an integrated speech in noise test. AAA, Columbus, OH.

Kuk F. (2019) Tolerance of noise as a predictor of speech-in-noise performance. AAA, Columbus, OH.

Slugocki C, Kuk F, Korhonen P. (2019) Cortical correlates of hearing aid processing in older hearing-impaired listeners. AAS, Scottsdale, AZ.

2018

Kuk F. (2018) Clinical measurement of working memory – introduction to the Repeat Recall Test (RRT).

Kuk F. (2018) Measuring listening effort – introduction to the Tracking of Noise Tolerance (TNT) test.

Kuk F. (2018) Time - An orphan parameter in hearing aid measure.

Slugocki C, Kuk F, Korhonen P. (2018) Development of an integrated Repeat and Recall Test (RRT). IHCON, Lake Tahoe, CA.

2017

Korhonen P. (2017) Development of a music based mobile auditory training game. WAS17, Lynge, Denmark.

Korhonen P. (2017) Sound quality considerations in wireless streaming technologies for hearing aids. Illinois Academy of Audiology, Chicago, IL.

Kuk F. (2017) Hearing aid ingredients for effortless hearing.

Kuk F, et al. (2017) Hearing impairment and cognitive energy: The Framework for Understanding Effortful Listening (FUEL), outcomes from the Eriksholm workshop. AAA, Indianapolis, IN.

Seper E. (2017) Localization training for CROS hearing aid users. WAS17, Lynge, Denmark.

Seper E. (2017) Measuring listening effort to evaluate hearing aid performance. AAA, Indianapolis, IN.

2016

Korhonen P. (2016) Development of a music based mobile auditory training game. Illinois Academy of Audiology, Chicago, IL.

Korhonen P. (2016) Evaluation of a new wind noise attenuation algorithm on speech-in-wind performance and annoyance. AAA, Phoenix, AZ.

Korhonen P. (2016) Many faces of Widex wireless connectivity. AAA, Phoenix, AZ.

Korhonen P. (2016) Widex Unique adaptive wind noise attenuation. AAA, Phoenix, AZ.

Kuk F. (2016) Compression update: Selecting the right parameter. AAA, Phoenix, AZ.

Kuk F. (2016) Efficacy of a wind noise attenuation algorithm.

Kuk F. (2016) Hearing aid ingredients to enhance effortless hearing.

Seper E. (2016) Exploring the Widex Unique feature portfolio. AAA, Phoenix, AZ.

Seper E. (2016) Localization training for CROS hearing aid users. Illinois Academy of Audiology, Chicago, IL.

Seper E. (2016) The use of a High-Level Noise Tracking Test to evaluate a noise reduction feature. AAA, Phoenix, AZ.

Seper E. (2016) Widex Unique – Continuing the Speech Enhancer legacy. AAA, Phoenix, AZ.

2015

Crose B. (2015) New micro CIC from Widex. AAA, San Antonio, TX.

Korhonen P. (2015) Hearing aid factors influencing music appreciation. AAA, San Antonio, TX.

Kuk F. (2015) From lab to clinic. FLAA, Florida Academy of Audiology, Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Kuk F. (2015) Improving aided hearing at high input levels. Audiology Online. Available at: https://www.audiologyonline.com/articles/improving-aided-hearing-at-high-14423.

Kuk F. (2015) Improving aided speech understanding at high inputs. AAA, San Antonio, TX.

Kuk F. (2015) Over six years of Widex Zen Therapy. AAA, San Antonio, TX.

Kuk F. (2015) Use of frequency transposition with a severe/profound loss. AAA, San Antonio, TX.

Kuk F. (2015) Widex FASHION POWER. AAA, San Antonio, TX.

Seper E. (2015) Enhancing BiCROS hearing aid use. AAA, San Antonio, TX.

Seper E. (2015) Optimizing CROS benefit with on-board controls. AAA, San Antonio, TX.

Seper E. (2015) Training to enhance the use of Widex CROS. AAA, San Antonio, TX.

2014

Crose B. (2014) The effects of a new ear wire for the Widex Fusion. AAA, Orlando, FL.

Crose B. (2014) The effects of instant fit tips on available gain. AAA, Orlando, FL.

Korhonen P. (2014) Widex wireless CROS/BiCROS device for single sided deafness. AAA, Orlando, FL.

Kuk F. (2014) Managing asymmetric hearing losses.

2013

Korhonen P. (2013) Preserving natural pinna cues with digital pinna. AAA, Anaheim, CA.

Korhonen P. (2013) SoundSoftener - Listening comfort in transient noise. AAA, Anaheim, CA.

Kuk F. (2013) A localization training program for hearing aid wearers. ISAAR, Nyborg, Denmark.

Kuk F. (2013) Good sounds, bad sounds. AAA, Anaheim, CA.

Kuk F. (2013) Input dynamic range on speech understanding at high level. AAS, Scottsdale, AZ.

Schumacher J. (2013) Phoneme identification with severe-profound HL and frequency transposition. AAA, Anaheim, CA.

Schumacher J, Lau C. (2013) Choosing the best option for high frequency amplification. Aim high or shoot low? AAA, Anaheim, CA.

2012

Keenan D. (2012) Addressing the needs of severe profound hearing losses. AAA, Boston, MA.

Keenan D. (2012) Clear advantages with wireless communication. AAA, Boston, MA.

Keenan D. (2012) The output extender: In search of the lost resonant peak. AAA, Boston, MA.

Keenan D, Crose B. (2012) The wireless advantage is clear. Boston, MA.

Korhonen P. (2012) Listening comfort in transient noise with SoundSoftener. AAA, Boston, MA.

Korhonen P. (2012) Natural front-back localization with digital pinna. AAA, Boston, MA.

Korhonen P. (2012) TruSound and WidexLink: Sound quality as a cornerstone in design. AAA, Boston, MA.

Korhonen P. (2012) WidexLinkTM: Robust wireless transmission in adverse conditions. AAA, Boston, MA.

Kuk F. (2012) A simple way to estimate aided in-situ audibility. IHCON, Lake Tahoe, CA.

Kuk F. (2012) Managing low frequency sensorineural hearing loss (LFSNHL).

Kuk F. (2012) Use of music for tinnitus treatment. MAA.

2011

Keenan D. (2011) Can hearing impaired listeners be trained to localize? AAA, Chicago, IL.

Keenan D. (2011) Localization and training [Part II]. AAA, Chicago, IL.

Korhonen P. (2011) The use of lip-reading cues in linear frequency transposition. AAA, Chicago, IL.

Korhonen P. (2011) WidexLink: The gold standard for wireless transmission. AAA, Chicago, IL.

Korhonen P, Crose B. (2011) WidexlinkTM: excellence in wireless sound quality. AAA, Chicago, IL.

Korhonen P, Crose B. (2011) External interference in hearing aids. AAA, Chicago, IL.

Kuk F. (2011) A primer on wireless transmission. AAA, Chicago, IL.

Kuk F. (2011) Examining the efficacy of frequency lowering. AAA, Chicago, IL.

Kuk F. (2011) WidexLink – A new yardstick for wireless transmission. AAA, Chicago, IL.

Kuk F. (2011) Zen -  music for tinnitus. AAA, Chicago, IL.