The world's largest cruise ship has installed a Wi-Fi hearing aid system to assist customers with hearing loss.
Royal Caribbean International's sea icon It is equipped with Listen Technology's audio-over-Wi-Fi technology, and the cruise line said it plans to add this assistive technology to its entire fleet.
The system joins the growing “Bring Your Own Device'' system, which allows people with hearing problems to use their own hearing aids or headphones, rather than using “one-size-fits-all'' kits provided by companies or venues. ” system.
Listen Technology's product is called “Listen EVERYWHERE” and uses an app that can be downloaded to passengers' phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. This allows the passenger to use her own headphones or link the app directly with her Bluetooth-enabled hearing aid or cochlear implant.
Through onboard Wi-Fi, the audio stream is available directly from the microphone or speaker, delivering sound directly and clearly, unlike older systems that often amplified ambient noise and produced substandard sound quality. Masu.
This technology not only helps customers with hearing problems, but can also be used by those who want to filter out outside and ambient noise from events and movie theaters onboard cruise ships. This is especially useful when you need audio descriptions or want more language options for live or recorded performances.
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Listen technology can also be used for “silent disco” events.
“Royal Caribbean is known for raising the bar on travel and delivering exceptional guest experiences with the latest technology and services that take vacations to the next level,” said Casey Cowmans of Listen Technologies.
“Listen Technologies is proud that Royal Caribbean has chosen our audio-assisted listening solution over Wi-Fi to provide guests with a superior hearing and engagement experience onboard their ships.”
