approved 3D ear canal scanner, which will enable
audiologists to measure their patients' ears for
better-fitting hearing aids. The 3D ear scanning
system can quickly and accurately map out the
inside of the ear, streamlining the process of
obtaining ear topology measurements for custom-fit
in-ear devices.
It is composed of a portable handheld scanner with a
video otoscope for visualization and navigation of the
ear canal. Images are captured and a 3D scan of the
ear is generated using state-of-the-art optics and
stitching algorithms in under a minute.
This technology would replace the current time-
consuming process, whereby audiologists generate
an impression of the patient's ear using a resin-
based substance. This messy substance is injected
into the ear canal where it solidifies. The removal of
the mold can be uncomfortable and may also cause
distortion of the impression's shape.
The 3D ear scanning system, which will be
commercially available later this year, was developed
and tested in collaboration with audiologists and
hearing device manufacturers. It is expected to drive
innovation in the hearing aid, consumer audio,
industrial noise protection, military, and
communication markets.
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