Cochlear Implants, What are they?
Many People have heard about a Cochlear Implants(CI's), but not too many people understand what it really is.
What are Cochlear Implants? A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that, That helps promote a sense of sound. Specifically created for those who are profoundly deaf, but some with severe hard of hearing also take interest.
A cochlear implant has four main parts
- microphone ( used to receive sound from the surrounding environment.)
- Processor (Which selects and chooses sounds that have been picked up from the microphone)
- Transmitter (Turns sounds from the processor into electronic pulses)
- Electrode Array (receives electronic pulses, and sends them to the auditory nerve
Information from https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/cochlear-implants
Image From www.nidcd.nih.gov
Please Note that a Cochlear Implant is not the same as hearing.
Cochlear Implant Vs. Hearing Aid
Now that we know what a Cochlear Implant is, how is it different from a Hearing Aid?
Hearing aids are used to amplify sound, while Cochlear implants create a sense of sound. They do this through by-passing damaged ears, and sending a signal directly to the auditory nerve. A Cochlear Implant requires surgery, and extensive therapy.
How Does a Cochlear Implant Sound?
Here are is a videos involving Cochlear Implants and how they sound.
Cochlear Implants are very controversial within the Deaf Community.
Let me know what you guys think about this technology.
Thank You for reading up and understanding more about Cochlear Implants.
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