imotion Outdoor LCD Signs Accessible for Everyone
Hearing loss is a more common problem that we are aware of. Research from 2006 found that approximately 22% of the European population was estimated to have some degree of hearing loss. In the EU, 34.4 million adults have disabling hearing loss (35 dB or greater).
Hearing loss has a significant detrimental impact on the overall quality of life. As a manufacturer of outdoor LCD signs, we feel a responsibility to be a small piece in building accessible infrastructure for all populations.
An interesting fact is that, on average, three out of four people with disabilities walk away from businesses – including interactive digital signs, banks, restaurants, and transport companies – due to a lack of disability awareness and poor service.
To ensure that interactive totem provide information and services to the whole community it is essential to establish clear and effective communication with all populations, including commuters who are hearing impaired.
Hearing Loop
Hearing loops, also known as induction loops, are an assistive listening technology designed to address the challenges of hearing aids in public spaces. In noisy environments, individuals with hearing loss may struggle to focus on specific speech, music, or conversations. Hearing loops improve communication by allowing users to hear sound sources directly, effectively reducing background noise.
How Do Hearing Loops Work?
An audio induction loop system consists of one or more physical loops of cables, which are placed in a dedicated spot (room, building, or interactive totem). The cable generates an electromagnetic field through the looped space, which can be picked by the telecoil in a hearing aid, a cochlear implant (CI) processor, or a hand-held hearing loop receiver.
Invisible Hearing Loop as an Add-on in Digital Signage
The imotion Digital Hearing Loop System features a built-in coil, allowing it to broadcast over a wider height range with a strong signal and minimal interference. Hearing loop is integrated behind the double-layered 4+4 mm protective glass covering the upper front part of the outdoor digital sign.
Hidden Hearing Loop with EDGE glass design
The hearing loop service can be activated by users through the activation of the 'T-Switch' on their hearing devices.
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