Wi Series Catalog by Jennifer Hidding

JANUARY 2011 WIRELESS CATALOG

Wi Series delivers on the true promise of wireless.

Overview

Feature Summary

SurfLinkâ&#x201E;˘ Accessories

Wi Series RIC

Wi Series RIC AP

Earmolds

THE WAY

WiRELESS

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MEANT TO BE Introducing Wi Series with IRIS™ Technology You’ve come to expect the best from Starkey. Our innovations in the areas of feedback cancellation and noise reduction have consistently delivered where it matters most to you and your patients, in terms of performance, comfort and personalization. So it shouldn’t surprise you to hear that we’ve done it again. Our new Wi Series hearing aids with IRIS Technology live up to the promise of wireless. They’re seamless…effortless…and truly wireless — the way wireless was meant to be.

Wi Series wouldn’t be a Starkey product without our PureWave Feedback Eliminator. This leading technology ensures wide fitting ranges and a fast response to more complex feedback. Wi Series features Advanced HydraShield®, Starkey’s proprietary moisture protection system that integrates nano-coating, unibody construction and smart component placement. The result is a hearing aid uniquely designed to have superior water resistance both inside and out. InVision Directionality in Wi Series hearing aids is designed to better perform in highly complex environments with background noise.

IRIS Technology leverages a unique ear-to-ear communication protocol. Binaural Spatial Mapping applies the combined speed and power of multiple dual-core platforms to achieve parallel processing benefits. This new protocol queries, analyzes, and maps the acoustic space surrounding the patient, applying the appropriate signal processing strategy for directionality and noise management. With Synchronized User Adjustments patients can use a single hearing instrument to adjust volume or memory for the pair — eliminating the need to manually change two instruments. Binaural Telephone Mode automatically places the phone-side hearing aid in Automatic Telephone Response or Telecoil mode while attenuating the off-side hearing aid.

Voice Indicators alert your patient to the status of their hearing aid, low battery, memory and telephone modes in their choice of male or female voices in a wide variety of languages. Automatic Telephone Solutions (ATS) automatically detects telephone use and adjusts to the optimal acoustic frequency response for telephone listening.

Starkey’s innovative SurfLink Accessories enable Wi Series to deliver on the true promise of wireless — by eliminating the need for body-worn devices during programming and daily listening.

Bring the benefits of telehealth to your practice with our On Demand options. Each one is designed to elevate your interaction with patients and provide a better way for you to deliver care.

SurfLink Programmer gives you the ultimate speed and flexibility in direct-to-hearing aid wireless programming. S urfLink Media allows patients to wirelessly connect to virtually any media device with no pairing or body-worn device required.

T2 On Demand lets you make common, standard adjustments to patients’ hearing aids over the phone. This cutting-edge technology uses touch-tone response to let you unlock your patients’ hearing aids using a special code and adjust the hearing instruments remotely. It can save you time, provide greater patient convenience, and give you more control over their care.

SurfLink Remote provides patients with a way to adjust their hearing instruments discreetly and easily.

Audiology On Demand™ provides immediate, real-time assistance during difficult fittings. As part of our Inspire software, this feature gives you on-call access to a hearing professional who can remotely operate your fitting computer, offer suggestions and guidance, and ensure a successful fitting.

Voice iQ, Starkey’s noise reduction and speech preservation system, was designed to change the way people hear in noise by allowing the listener to focus on the sounds they want, and reduce the ones they don’t. Faster and smarter than previous systems, this advanced algorithm is intended to reduce noise between syllables of speech.

Starkey was the first company to integrate real-ear measurement into a hearing aid. Live Real Ear Measurement provides a prescriptively appropriate fitting for every Wi Series product. Combined with the power of Inspire® fitting software, it lets you see the hearing aid output in your patient’s ear in real-ear SPL. Live Real Ear is the only solution integrated into a hearing aid for verifying the audibility of your hearing aid fitting.

W i S E R I E S F E AT U R E S U M M A R Y

The power behind Wi Series’ performance is IRIS Technology, Starkey’s proprietary new wireless integrated circuit platform. Utilizing an Industrial Scientific Medical Band (ISM), IRIS Technology constantly monitors and scans the wearer’s environment, seamlessly — and wirelessly — connecting to the device closest in range, whether it’s your programming computer or your patient’s chosen media device.

Applications. As part of our On Demand offerings, Starkey offers several patient counseling, demonstration and fitting apps that work with the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

S URF L INK SurfLink Programmer

SurfLink Media

SurfLink Media provides patients with the first set-and-forget media streaming

solution. Simply plug a TV, radio or MP3 player into SurfLink Media and rich, stereo Our SurfLink Programmer, combined with IRIS Technology and Inspire fitting software, gives you the ultimate speed and flexibility in direct-to-hearing

sound is streamed directly to any Wi Series hearing aids in range without pairing or body-worn relay devices. SurfLink Media:

aid wireless programming. This powerful yet simple programmer: • Wirelessly streams to Wi Series instruments when the patient walks into range of their SurfLink Media device (or it can be programmed to engage • Connects easily to your fitting computer via standard USB connection.

with the hearing aid via the memory button).

• A utomatically detects Wi Series hearing aids instantly, enabling you to connect with and program the patient you select.

• Includes an adjustable range and volume control.

• F eatures a range of at least 20 feet, allowing patients to move around the fitting room during counseling and demonstrations.

• Utilizes Intelligent Media Mobility to seamlessly transition the wearer

• U tilizes Adaptive Frequency Agility—allowing you to use several programmers in a single office. • R equires no additional hardware for the patient. • I s up to 4x faster than HiPro and twice as fast as NOAHLink and nEARcom.

• Requires no pairing or body-worn devices. from different devices as they move throughout their home. • Eliminates audio delay and lip-sync issues* commonly found with other wireless systems. • Can be set for streaming audio only, or streaming audio plus microphone.

SurfLink Remotes

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Our SurfLink Remote is a solution for patients who prefer a remote control to adjust their hearing aids. In addition to controlling memory and volume adjustments, these handy remotes allow patients to mute their *Latency is unnoticeable according to International Telecommunications Union standards.

hearing instruments, or go in and out of streaming mode if they desire. 7

RIC 40

110/40

RIC 50

115/50

RIC 60

123/60

RIC 71

131/71 Up to 30dB Reduction in 2dB Steps (range varies by channel)

Maximum Output

Compression Threshold

24dB Range in 4dB Steps

Compression Ratio

1:1 – 3:1 (range varies by channel)

Wi SERIES RIC/RIC AP

Wi Series RIC & RIC AP

Color Guide Standard Colors with chrome mic cover

RIC/RIC AP

Sterling

Pearl

Champagne

Bronze

Slate

Onyx

Receiver-In-Canal – No matter what level of hearing loss your patients have, you’ll find a Wi Series RIC for them. With receivers ranging from 40-gain to our 71-gain Absolute Power (AP), even patients with severe hearing loss can benefit from a RIC.

Receiver-In-Canal

ANSI/IEC Data

110

40 Gain Data ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler

IEC OES Coupler

ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler

IEC OES Coupler

Peak OSPL90 (dB SPL)

110

122

115

126

HFA OSPL90 (dB SPL)

102

108

RTF OSPL90 (dB SPL)

110

116

Peak Gain (dB)

HFA Full-On Gain (dB)

RTF Full-On Gain (dB)

Frequency Range (Hz)

100 - 7600

100 - 7300

1.6

1.0, 1.6, 2.5

500 Hz (%)

800 Hz (%)

1600 Hz (%)

Release Time 0.1s (ms)

5-150

5-250

5-150

5-250

Release Time 2.0s (ms)

5-150

5-250

5-150

5-250

HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (dB SPL)

MASL (IEC) (dB SPL)

ANSI/IEC Battery Current (mA)

1.5

1.6

Idle Current (mA)

1.4

1.5

5-8

Measurement

Wi Series RIC 40 – 2cc FOG 50 120

110

100

Hearing Level in dB (HL)

OSPL90 (dBSPL)

FOG 50 (dB)

OSPL90

50 Gain Data

Wi SERIES RIC

RIC

30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120

10 100

1000

10000

250

500

Frequency (Hz)

Wi Series RIC 40 (grey), Wi Series RIC 50 (light blue) fitting ranges.

OSPL90 (light blue) and Full-On Gain (dark blue) curves for the Wi Series RIC at 110/40.

Reference Test Frequency (kHz) HFA Frequencies (kHz) Reference Test Gain (dB)

Wi Series RIC 50 – 2cc

Harmonic Distortion FOG 50

120

110

100

10 100

1000

10000

OSPL90 (dBSPL)

FOG 50 (dB)

OSPL90

Attack and Release Time (ANSI/IEC) – Test Mode

Frequency (Hz)

OSPL90 (light blue) and Full-On Gain (dark blue) curves for the Wi Series RIC at 115/50.

Attack Time (ms)

Induction Coil Sensitivity

Measurement Conditions and Recommendations The data for Wi Series are obtained and performance is expressed according to ANSI S3.22 (2003), ANSI S3.7 (1995), ANSI C63.19 (2007), IEC 60118-7 (2005), IEC 60711 (1981), DIN 45605 (1989) and IEC 60118-0 (1983) with Amendment 1 (1994-01). The Starkey proprietary Real Time Analyzer and the Starkey Automated Design Verification Test System (SADVTS) comprise the basic test equipment. Data may be subject to change with product refinement.

Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day 312 Zinc Air (days)

Because of the adaptive signal processing capabilities of Wi Series hearing instruments, the hearing instrument must be set to test mode to compare the actual performance of the hearing instrument with these specifications. Wi Series hearing instruments may be set to test mode with Inspire ® by reading the hearing aid and selecting the “Hearing Aid Test” screen from the menu on the left side of the Inspire window, then selecting the “Full on Gain” button.

Receiver-In-Canal

ANSI/IEC Data

110

60 Gain Data ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler

IEC OES Coupler

ANSI/IEC 2cc Coupler

IEC OES Coupler

Peak OSPL90 (dB SPL)

123

130

131

139

HFA OSPL90 (dB SPL)

115

125

RTF OSPL90 (dB SPL)

127

136

Peak Gain (dB)

HFA Full-On Gain (dB)

RTF Full-On Gain (dB)

Frequency Range (Hz)

100 - 5400

100 - 5300

1.6

1.0, 1.6, 2.5

500 Hz (%)

800 Hz (%)

1600 Hz (%)

Release Time 0.1s (ms)

5-150

5-250

5-150

5-250

Release Time 2.0s (ms)

5-150

5-250

5-150

5-250

HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (dB SPL)

108

MASL (IEC) (dB SPL)

105

ANSI/IEC Battery Current (mA)

1.4

Idle Current (mA)

1.3

1.6

5-8

3-6

Measurement

Wi Series RIC AP 60 – 2cc FOG 50 130

120

110

100

Hearing Level in dB (HL)

OSPL90 (dBSPL)

FOG 50 (dB)

OSPL90

71 Gain Data

Wi SERIES RIC AP

RIC AP

30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120

10 100

1000

10000

250

500

Frequency (Hz)

Wi Series RIC AP 60 (grey), Wi Series RIC AP 71 (light blue) fitting ranges.

OSPL90 (light blue) and Full-On Gain (dark blue) curves for the Wi Series RIC AP at 123/60.

Reference Test Frequency (kHz) HFA Frequencies (kHz) Reference Test Gain (dB)

Wi Series RIC AP 71 – 2cc

Harmonic Distortion FOG 50

130

120

110

100

10 100

OSPL90 (dBSPL)

FOG 50 (dB)

OSPL90

Attack and Release Time (ANSI/IEC) – Test Mode

70 1000

10000

Frequency (Hz)

OSPL90 (light blue) and Full-On Gain (dark blue) curves for the Wi Series RIC AP at 131/71.

Attack Time (ms)

Induction Coil Sensitivity

Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day 312 Zinc Air (days)

Available Materials

Factors to Consider When Choosing Materials

Digital SLS – Earmolds made by scanning and modeling in a virtual setting of stereolithography are known as Digital SLS. Digital SLS is a process technology that optimizes earmold fit for comfort and performance. It is available in a Lucite, clear form on the following selected styles: direct tube, shell, ¾ shell, half shell, canal, canal lock, and non-occluding type G.

Texture of the ear: A soft ear will make insertion of an earmold more difficult. In this case, a rigid mold would be a better choice. Possible allergies to material: There are a variety of materials that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction. These hypoallergenic materials can be either rigid or soft. A softer material will tend to seal better than a rigid material. There are several materials available offering a range of softness.

Ultraflex – Ultraflex is a very soft, yet durable vinyl material. It gives a good acoustic seal for high gain hearing instruments. It is recommended for fitting severe losses, pediatric molds or for patients who cannot tolerate hard materials. Modification is not recommended.

Wi SERIES EARMOLDS

Earmold Selections

Biopor – Biopor silicone works well for canal and half shell fittings and is very comfortable for both earmolds and earplugs. Available colors include Clear, Flesh, Red and Blue.

RIC Open

RIC Closed

A custom fitted canal/CIC style shell that is hollow, made to accommodate RIC products currently available from Starkey. A special sized holder is made in a digital SLS shell to allow the RIC cable to snap in. For soft molds, the RIC holder is sized to hold the RIC receiver via a ‘friction fit.’

The RIC closed earmold is similar to the RIC open mold with the exception that the canal tip is closed. This allows for smaller venting to be drilled in the tip of canal for more occlusion or to gain more low frequencies. This is not a solid canal piece.

Materials:

Digital SLS, Biopor, Ultraflex

Options: Canal Lock

Digital SLS, Biopor, Ultraflex

Options: Canal Lock

Colors:

Colors: Clear

Wi SERIES EARMOLDS

RIC EARMOLDS

Frosted Clear

Flesh Tone

Flesh Tone Pink

Black

Red

Blue

Clear

Frosted Clear

Flesh Tone

Flesh Tone Pink

Black

Red

Blue

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