Description Of The Device; Explanation Of How The Device Functions; The Scientific Concepts That Form The Basis For The Device - ReSound Alera TS User Manual

deSCRiPTion oF THe deViCe

The Tinnitus Sound Generator (TSG) Module is a software tool generating sounds to be
used in tinnitus management programs to relieve suffering from tinnitus.

eXPlanaTion oF HoW THe deViCe FunCTionS

The TSG Module is a frequency and amplitude shaped white noise generator. Noise signal
level and frequency characteristics can be adjusted to the specific therapeutic needs as de-
termined by your doctor, audiologist, or hearing care practitioner. Your doctor, audiologist,
or hearing care practitioner can modulate the generated noise with the purpose of making
it more pleasant. The noise can then resemble, for example, crashing waves on a shore.
Modulation level and speed can also be configured to your likes and needs.
If your tinnitus troubles you only in quiet environments, your doctor, audiologist, or hearing
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care practitioner can set the TSG Module so that it becomes audible exclusively in such
surroundings. The overall sound level can be adjusted via an optional volume control. Your
doctor, audiologist, or hearing care practitioner will review with you the need for having such
a control.

THe SCienTiFiC ConCePTS THaT FoRm THe BaSiS FoR THe deViCe

The TSG Module provides sound enrichment with the aim of surrounding the tinnitus sound
with a neutral sound which is easily ignored. Sound enrichment is an important component
of most approaches to tinnitus management, such as Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). To
assist habituation to tinnitus, this needs to be audible. The ideal level of the TSG Module,
therefore, should be set so that it starts to blend with the tinnitus, and so that you can hear
both your tinnitus as well as the sound used. In a majority of instances, the TSG Module can
also be set to mask the tinnitus sound, so to provide temporary relief by introducing a more
pleasant and controllable sound source.
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